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Written in 1899 as America crossed into overseas empire, Rudyard Kipling’s The White Man’s Burden offers a revealing view of power, responsibility and the assumptions of imperialism. More than a century later, its deepest question remains: does the power to intervene confer the wisdom or the right to reshape another society?
Warrant Officer Phillip “Flip” Olivier, a respected SAP diamond branch detective from Bloemhof, was fatally shot during a sting operation near Christiana, an event that deeply affected the local community.
A diamond sleuth nearly missed his own wedding when a last minute breakthrough pulled him back into the chase.
A candid historical note capturing the contrasting careers and personalities of Adv Louis Kok and Adv Anton Wiid, two seasoned police legal practitioners whose partnership blended academic expertise with hard earned street experience.
Newsletter: SA Railways Police (Special Task Force)
An undercover diamond buying operation at Okiep ends in a chaotic arrest when the suspect scatters state money in the wind.
A rural minister secretly buys illicit rough diamonds until a police sting exposes his hidden trade.
As the global order becomes increasingly multipolar, South Africa faces a strategic dilemma: it possesses significant geopolitical advantages but lacks a settled conception of its national interest. This article explores whether strategic identity & culture, sovereignty and strategic autonomy can provide common ground despite the country's competing histories, identities and political traditions.
Captain Wollie Wolmarans outlines the principles, history, and practical application of forensic ballistics in South Africa, enriched with insights from his extensive career.
Mike Nagamuthoo is celebrating his 91st birthday after a long and meaningful life. He served the South African Police with dedication from 1956 until his retirement.
