SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE: PASSING OF A STALWART: SERGEANT DAVRAJ ANAMALAI NAIDOO
IN MEMORY OF A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN, LOVING HUSBAND, DEDICATED FATHER, AND DEVOUT POLICE SERGEANT WHO SERVED WITH “RESPECT AND DIGNITY.”
Authored, researched, compiled, edited, and submitted for publication by Logan Govender [LG], drawing on information provided by his daughter Warrant Officer Ramona Govender and other contributors.
“The Nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten” – Calvin Coolidge
(Davraj) Anamalai Naidoo was born on 1936-08-02 in Bank Road, Bellair, Durban, KwaZulu Natal.
He was enlisted into the South African Police on 1960-06-29 at Bellair, Durban, KwaZulu Natal.
1936-08-02 – 2022-12-05
A Naidoo standing inside his room at South African Police Non-Europeaan (Indian) Training Depot, Wentworth, Durban
Inscription on rear side of Photograph “3 SAP Training Depot, Wentworth. 18/9/1960”
From 1960-08-01 till 1960-10-31, (3 months) he underwent basic Police training at South African Police, Non-European, Training Depot, Wentworth
South African Police
Non-European (Indian) Training Depot
Wentworth, Durban
1960-08-01 to 1960-10-31 (3 months)
Centre row from L-R, 3rd A Naidoo
After basic Police training, he was on 1960-01-31 posted back to SA Police, Bellair.
Course
South African Police Mechanical School
Group
January – February 1965
Benoni
3rd row, L-R, 6th A Naidoo
On 1965-09-01 he was transferred to SA Police, Chatsworth.
Thereafter he was posted to the various stations as mentioned on the dates below : –
1970-01-20 Malvern
1984-04-10 Isipingo
1987-02-03 Merebank
1987-08-03 Isipingo
1987-08-31 Pinetown
1988-01-01 Isipingo
OBITUARY
Transcript
“Devraj was born in Bank Road, Bellair, Durban, he was a sibling amongst 6 sisters and 3 brothers. He was a dedicated and passionate Sergeant in the police force for 41 years, which was a lifelong dream from a young age. He retired in the year 1991.
In 1963 he met his beloved wife who he only called Rani, “His Queen” at the morning market. They married the year they met and celebrated 58 years on February 10th 2022.
He has been blessed with 3 children, Nevendran, Ramona and Joash. All of whom followed suit and joined the police force.
Growing up, his kids watched him meticulously and proudly wear his uniform whilst carrying out his duties with the utmost respect and dignity. He was a warrior for Christ placed God before all else. He set a string example of being obedient to God before all else and all he did and with everyone he loved. He never missed the opportunity to come to God in the simplest way. Daily Debrah could be found on the patio speaking to God as a dear friend. His family extends by 2 daughters in law, Neeva and Desiree Naidoo and 5 grandchildren, the eldest Keshia Naidoo, Tyrone Floyd Govender, Kerusha Naidoo, Mikhai Lee Naidoo and the youngest Mitte Faith Naidoo whom he leaves to carry on with his legacy. Devraj loved the Lord and his family with all his heart right until his last breath.”
Medals awarded
His service medals in order of precedence
- The South African Police Seventy Fifth Anniversary Medal – 1988-04-01;
- The South African Police Service Thirty Year Loyal Service Medal – 1991-04-01;
- The South African Police Service Twenty Year Loyal Service Medal – 1980-06-29
- The South African Police Service Ten Year Loyal Service Medal – 1978-06-29;
Retired on 1992-01-31 at SA Police, Isipingo.
“Sergeant Devraj Naidoo’s life reminds us that true greatness is not found in titles, but in the lives one touches. He dedicated more than four decades to the South African Police Service. His service stands as a testament to courage, discipline, and a deep-rooted belief in duty beyond self.
May his life story serve as an inspiration to future generations who value honour, humility, and faith.” – [LG]
“agnoscere et honorare servientibus” –
“to acknowledge and honour those who served”
“Soli Deo Gloria” – “To God Alone Glory”
Logan Govender
