| 5th South African Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 13 Aug 1940 – 24 Nov 1941 |
| Disbanded | Destroyed by Axis forces at Sidi Rezegh: 24 Nov 1941. Officially disbanded 1 Jan 1943 |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Allegiance | Union of South Africa |
| Branch | South African Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander November 1941 | Brigadier Bertram Frank Armstrong |
The 5th South African Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the army of the Union of South Africa during World War II. The Brigade formed part of the South African 1st Infantry Division and was formed on 13 August 1940. It served in East Africa and the Western Desert and was disbanded on 1 January 1943.