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Cedric Naik was a respected son of Mount Edgecombe who served his country with honour and dedication. He rose through the ranks of the South African Police Service to become a Lieutenant-Colonel
Die piece reflects on a former police career, anti-communist convictions, intelligence work, and service within the SAP and security structures. It argues that history should be preserved and recalls opponents, colleagues, and the realities of conflict and transition in South Africa.
South Africa's defence challenges extend beyond inadequate funding and declining operational readiness. The country needs to reassess the purpose, structure and capabilities of its defence force in relation to its own security environment, national interests and available resources. Comparing military inventories with other African states misses the more fundamental question of strategic relevance.
Nongqai Oktober 2026, Volume 17 Nr. 10. Maanduitgawe Oktober 2026.
This chapter examines the strategic importance of Bethulie and its railway and road bridges during the Anglo-Boer War. It recounts the destruction of the railway bridge by Boer forces, the dramatic efforts of British troops to save the wagon bridge, and the crucial role of the Imperial Military Railways in maintaining military supply lines. The narrative highlights the actions of Major Nolan-Neylan, Captain P. G. Grant, and Lieutenant R. S. Popham, whose interventions preserved a key crossing over the Orange River.
Nongqai Vol 17 No 10 – (54) National Intelligence and the Ultra-Covert Faceless Few
Brief aan Nongqai deur prof Fanie Cloete: Kommentaar op: ‘SOUTH AFRICA’S TRANSITION: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED AND WHY - PART 3: THE LESSONS: HOW DID WE ARRIVE WHERE WE ARE TODAY’
A reassessment of the 1993 Mthatha operation argues that the State Security Council's approval of the attack was based on military intelligence presented during a period of intense terrorist violence, rather than on a deliberate decision to target civilians.
National Intelligence Service – Covert Collection : The development of Covert Collection in the National Intelligence Service by Johan Lotriet and Tony Turton
Hierdie persoonlike herinnering deur brigadier Fanie Bouwer beskryf die enorme veiligheidsbeplanning vir Nelson Mandela se eerste openbare toespraak as president op 4 Mei 1994 en bied 'n insiggewende terugblik op die vreedsame oorgang van die "ou" na die "nuwe" Suid-Afrika.
In this thought-provoking article, Adv Anton Wiid examines the increasing prevalence of fake degrees and qualifications issued by so-called “degree mills”. He argues that professional titles such as “Dr.” and “Prof.” are often accepted without proper verification of the issuing institution. The article highlights the risks associated with unaccredited qualifications, stressing that their use is not merely a matter of personal vanity but may involve serious ethical, professional, and legal consequences. Wiid calls on employers, professional bodies, and the public to exercise greater diligence when assessing academic credentials and professional standing.
