 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2015) |
| Hunter Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | May 1968 |
| Disbanded | 1976 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance |  Republic of South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Counter-insurgency |
| Part of | South African Defence Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Doornkop, Transvaal |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Commandant G. van Kerckhoven |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Scorpion |
The Hunter Group was South Africa's first special forces unit and counter-insurgency elite formed in 1968, with members of the unit forming and training later special forces and other specialised units of the South African Army.