
Water Police: Durban
Durban Borough Police - Water Police at Point + Photographs
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Durban Borough Police - Water Police at Point + Photographs

This photo-article examines the pioneering role of Black policemen in the Durban Borough Police, Pietermaritzburg Borough Police, and the Natal Mounted Police. Recruited largely from strong Zulu men, these early policemen—despite limited training—proved to be disciplined, loyal, and effective guardians of civic order. They arrested drunks, thieves, and pickpockets, and their honesty and dedication set a lasting example for modern policing. Their service, often under harsh conditions with minimal equipment, illustrates both the resilience of African policemen and the colonial reliance on Zulu martial traditions. Through photographs and narrative, this article highlights their courage, loyalty, and enduring legacy.

Photo-Essay: Guardians of a Growing City — The Durban Borough Police – Later Durban City Police

Historic Photograph: 1960’s – 1980’s - Durban City Police: Motor Cycle Officer

The History of Durban's Water Police 1854 - 1994

First Traffic Lights in Durban and Cape Town
A pictorial history of the former Durban Borough Police successor in title to the former Durban City Police. The former Durban City Police was the oldest police force in South Africa. Members of the DCP were all attested as Peace Officers.