Nongqai — Police & Defence History Magazine

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Anglo Boer War / Anglo-Boereoorlog

The Life and Times of Lieutenant Colonel John Walter McLean OBE VD (MID), 1855–1939

The remarkable life of Lieutenant Colonel John Walter McLean OBE VD (MID) spans more than six decades of South African military and civic history. From the early volunteer forces of the Eastern Cape and the frontier campaigns to the Anglo-Boer War, the First World War and the Railway and Harbour Brigade, this account preserves the experiences, service and legacy of a soldier closely associated with the Kaffrarian Rifles and the history of East London.

Nongqai

Navraag oor die Nongqai Voorblad van November 1960

'n Familie-navraag deur Aurelia Borcher oor haar vader, Lewis Jacobus van Buuren, wat op die voorblad van die Nongqai van November 1960 verskyn. Die familie probeer vasstel wie die seuntjie op die foto is en of daar 'n artikel, onderskrif of ander verwysing in die tydskrif was wat verdere agtergrond oor die foto en Van Buuren se polisiediens verskaf.

AI - Artificial Intelligence / AI - Kunsmatige Intelligensie

AI, Counter Terrorism and Extremism

This article discusses AI, counter-terrorism and extremism through the example of a South African teenager alleged to have been involved in a mall bomb plot and later a stabbing. It also quotes Professor Abel Esterhuyse and an ICCT study on how conversational AI can support extremist planning and manifesto drafting.

SAP Chaplains - SAP Kapelane

Maandbrief van die Kapelaan

'n Kort oordenking deur ds Jacobus van Tonder oor God se voorsienigheid en die wyse waarop Hy mense op spesifieke tye en plekke gebruik om tot seën van ander te wees. Die boodskap beklemtoon die gelowige se roeping om instrumente in God se hand te wees.

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE

Ek, my perd en my geweer: Wat meer is nodig?

‘n Persoonlike verhaal van Antonette Raath Muller oor haar liefde vir wapens, haar toetrede tot die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie en haar loopbaan as polisievrou en SWAT-instrukteur.

Non-White SAP Officers

Sergeant Govindsamy Reddy

Sergeant Govindsamy Reddy was the first policeman of Indian descent to be appointed as a law instructor at the Wentworth Police Depot in Durban. He began his duties in 1962 and taught recruits about the law, police procedures and their duties towards the public. He believed that police officers needed both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to serve and protect their communities. He guided recruits with care and understanding while maintaining discipline and high standards.

Non-White SAP Officers

Preserving the Legacy of Our Indian Police Unsung Heroes of Chatsworth Subramonia Pillai, A Pioneer in the South African Police

Subramonia Pillai was a true pioneer in the South African Police. He rose from humble beginnings as a factory worker and newspaper seller to become the first Indian police officer to attain the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He made history as the first Indian Station Commander at Chatsworth in 1965. He later commanded the Indian Police Training College at Wentworth, where he helped train future police officers. His life remains an inspiring example of hard work, education, determination and dedicated service to the South African Police.

Republican Intelligence (RI)

Die Onderskeid tussen Koverte Insameling en Koverte Aksie

Hierdie artikel verduidelik die fundamentele verskil tussen koverte insameling van intelligensie en koverte aksie. Aan die hand van Suid-Afrikaanse voorbeelde soos Vlakplaas, die Burgerlike Samewerkingsburo en die voormalige Nasionale Intelligensiediens word aangetoon waarom intelligensiedienste hul onafhanklikheid, objektiwiteit en geloofwaardigheid moet behou deur kennisversameling te skei van geheime operasionele optrede.

Life Story

Special Edition Nongqai Volume 17 No 11A South African Police Sergeant Dhanabalan Moodley A Life of Service, Dedication and Family

Dhanabalan Moodley joined the South African Police on 3rd April 1968 and completed his basic police training at Wentworth, DurbanHe served at Mountain Rise, Randfontein and Krugersdorp with other police members. Throughout his career, he gained experience in crime prevention, patrol duties, court administration, office and medic-legal work. He retired in 1997 after many years of service. His life story also reflects his love for his family and the great sorrow he and his wife suffered following the sudden death of their son, Dr Vishal, in 2024.

Police Personalities / Polisie Persoonlikhede

Fotoalbum: Ou Polisiestasies en Foto's van Polisiebeamptes uit Vergange Dae

This photo journal takes the reader back to the roots of policing in South Africa through rare photographs of police services, stations, detective work and public order over more than a century. It includes images from Bloemfontein, Natal Native Police, Durban, Marshall Square and notable detectives such as Kol AE Trigger, Bill Joyner and Ulf Boberg.

1939 - 1945: The Wartime SA Police / 1939 - 1945: Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie in oorlogstyd

1942: Arrestasie van genl. H.J. van den Bergh te Marshallplein, Johannesburg

The article recalls Hendrik van den Bergh’s arrest on 20 January 1942 and describes the wider wartime context of the Ossewabrandwag, police loyalties, and internment at Koffiefontein. It also reflects on the historical significance of the event and Van den Bergh’s later career.

Covert Action

Part 2 of an Assessment of the Evolution and Impact of the Chief Directorate Covert Operations in NIS

This article responds to recent claims about K44, the CDCO and related allegations, and then describes the author’s introduction to the unit, vetting, appointment and first impressions of the team. It concludes by stressing the secrecy, compartmentation and invisibility of the group.