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Thank you Rob
I am sending it in pdf format. I really hope you can find something from the photo.

I hope you can help. I am sending the photo in pdf format.

I can't be all that specific, but here goes:
-It could be taken around 1902 or later, perhaps during the uprising of 1914.
- I think those are the officers in the centre.
- I think these are probably not full-time soldiers. My guess would be volunteers, town guard, or militia. I say this because there is a rather casual uniform [see the belts, boots, hats, ties etc - all vary], and the age of the soldiers is varied.
- The appearance suggests [if Boer war] pro-British forces. Or [if after 1910], pro-Union forces - the slouch hats are up on the left, and the rifles are, I think, Lee Enfield Mk I*s [there is a safety catch, 10-rd magazine, and no clearing rod].
- The bandoliers are a mixture of British mounted infantry type and Boer style. The bandoliers may not be Boer captures, the Union defence force purchased similar ones.
Would any of this make sense from what you know of your ancestor?
Rob

I think that I may have seen this picture before connected with the 1906 Rebellion...….

Mike

Thank you for your prompt response. Is it possible it could be a Kimberely regiment or reserve contigent?

Sure. Volunteers most likely.