1914 - 1918 WW1
Potpourie: Oktober 2026
Photo album: The history of a country and its people is closely interwoven with its uniformed services.
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1914 - 1918 WW1
Kampvuurstories in Suidwes
The fire crackles softly in the windless Namib night, and the desert stretches out like an ancient, breathing presence. Around the flames, stories rise — of camel patrols, diamond fields, stranded ships, spies in German South West Africa, and policemen who walked the silence with discipline and courage. The Namib becomes a vast archive: a place where the stars speak of creation, where abandoned towns sink slowly into sand, and where men like Louis Botha, Trew, Ironside, Smith, Verster, and countless unnamed constables left their footprints on a land older than memory. In this world of dunes, wind, and forgotten histories, the desert keeps its secrets — yet reveals them to those who listen.
1914 - 1918 WW1
1966 Wêreldhofuitspraak SWA
This article reflects on the 1966 International Court of Justice ruling on South West Africa, in which Ethiopia and Liberia challenged South Africa’s administration of the mandate. The judgment, delivered by Judge Percy Spender, dismissed the applicants’ case, triggering far‑reaching diplomatic, political, and military consequences. As the article notes, “the General Assembly… revoked the mandate on 27 October 1966,” placing South Africa’s presence in the territory under intense global scrutiny. The author, Riaan Eksteen, recounts his direct involvement in South Africa’s diplomatic efforts over nearly three decades, detailing the escalation of conflict with SWAPO, the role of major international actors such as the United States, and the eventual implementation of UN Resolution 435 leading to Namibia’s independence in 1990. The narrative offers a unique insider perspective on the interplay between diplomacy, international law, and geopolitical pressures during a pivotal era in Southern African history.
1914 - 1918 WW1 / 1914 - 1918 Eerste Wêreldoorlog
Armistice Day: Remembrance or Poppy Day.
Armistice Day, 11 November 1918, remains deeply relevant to the SANDF, South African Police and Koevoet Veterans League because it symbolizes the origin of modern remembrance culture, honours shared military sacrifice, and connects their legacy to a broader tradition of service and loss
1914 - 1918 WW1
The Monument of the Forgotten Soldiers of the Cape Coloured Corps: Carnarvon Northern Cape
The Monument of the Forgotten Soldiers of the Cape Coloured Corps: Carnarvon Northern Cape
1914 - 1918 WW1 / 1914 - 1918 Eerste Wêreldoorlog
2025: Memorial Service: Battle of Delville Wood: Pretoria
The Annual Battle of Delville Wood Memorial Service was held on Sunday, 13 July 2025, at the Commonwealth War Graves plot in the Thaba Tshwane New Military Cemetery, Thaba Tshwane.
