NONGQAI CREDO
Preserving the stories of commitment and bravery that shaped generations of policemen, soldiers, and civil servants who served and protected all South Africans in the hope of a safer and better future. Stories told since 1907 with respect and without prejudice.
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ADVERTISE IN NONGQAI / ADVERTEER IN NONGQAI
Market your product directly to an informed and dedicated target group of 84 000 monthly readers. Contact Nongqai Marketing Manager Mike Huxtable (083-408-8527) for a chat about marketing in Nongqai.
MIKE HUXTABLE
Born in 1970 in Johannesburg, he grew up in Rustenburg in the Transvaal. After completing 2 year’s National Service in December 1989 at the SA Intelligence School, Mike Huxtable qualified as a graphic designer in 1992. In October 2002 he joined the SANDF Reserve as Intelligence and Military Security Officer at the Light Horse Regiment in Johannesburg. Taking advantage of a distance education pilot programme, he completed a B.Mil in Security and Africa Studies at the SANDF Military Academy (Faculty of Military Science of Stellenbosch University) in 2007. Mike’s contract with the SANDF Reserve ended in January 2025. He is currently working in the advertising and design industry in Johannesburg, running his own company – Design by Design. He can be contacted at mike@designbydesign.co.za
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Nongqai Abstract
Nongqai, a magazine dedicated to preserving South Africa’s national security history, has undergone a restructuring, with Brigadier Hennie Heymans appointed as the new chief editor. Previously, Heymans served as executive editor, a role now taken over by a new appointee. Heymans is recognized for his significant contributions in creating a balanced narrative of the pre-1994 South African security forces, countering one-sided and negative portrayals that dominated post-1994 narratives. Through Nongqai, he revived a vital collection of source material, ensuring a broader perspective on the past that is indispensable for historians. The magazine has served as a platform for veterans to share their oral histories, preventing these accounts from being lost, and has published insightful articles and special editions focused on specific topics. Despite lacking publishing expertise and financial resources, Heymans single-handedly managed the magazine’s production for years, later joined by Dr. Willem Steenkamp and, more recently, Henning van Aswegen. Nongqai stands as a testament to Heymans’ selfless dedication to historical truth, driven by his loyalty to the South African Police and appreciation for the security forces’ role in stabilizing the country during challenging times. The magazine, guided by the credo: “To preserve the past without living in it,” remains a trusted, unbiased source of historical documentation, reflecting Heymans’ integrity and passion.
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