Nongqai — Police & Defence History Magazine

995 articles

1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War

Anglo Boer War (Colenso)

Anglo Boer War (Colenso) – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 - Jennifer Bosch

NONGQAI BOEKE

NONGQAI BOEKE: VRYSTAATSTORIES [Kinderliteratuur]

Kinderverhale, Uit Vrystaatstories; Henning van Aswegen. Naledi-uitgewers, Naledi.com

SAP History / Geskiedenis

This article describes a special ceremony held on 4 April 1969 to honour Indian policemen for long and faithful service in the South African Police. Three policemen received medals for completing eighteen years of excellent and unblemished service. The event took place at Chatsworth Police Station during a passing-out parade attended by senior police officers. Constable MP Govender was also recognised as the best all-round trainee and received a trophy for outstanding performance. The ceremony celebrated dedication, discipline, loyalty, and the valuable contribution of Indian policemen to their communities and the country.

Non-White SAP Officers

Four Detectives

Four Indian detectives from Durban were honoured for their long service in the South African Police Force. Together, the detectives completed a total of 84 years of dedicated service. The medal ceremony took place at the Durban Central Police Station. Lieutenant-Colonel JA Oosthuizen presented medals to the detectives for their loyalty and hard work. The event highlighted the important role played by Indian detectives in serving and protecting the Durban community.

Roll of Honour - Ererol

Kol Gawie Richter

Afsterwe: Kol Gawie Richter – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6

Animals & Mascots

Mascots

Early South African Mascots- Nongqai Vol 17 No 5

Historical photos

Rhino, SAAF

Rhino (APC), SAAF – Nongqai Vol 17 No 5 - The Rhino APC was designed specifically for the South African Air Force (SAAF) from a requirement submitted to Armscor by them during 1983, its intended role was for airbase defence.

Africa and Global Power

The Unfinished Product of African Independence - Joan Swart

This article examines the persistent gap between symbolic recognition and functional capability in Africa’s post-independence statecraft. Using the Alliance of Sahel States and South Africa’s defence-industrial ecosystem as empirical anchors, it argues that strategic autonomy is engineered through institutional coherence, fiscal discipline, and accountable state-industry alignment. Sovereignty is not inherited; it is continuously built.