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1990? Bevelsoorhandiging en Uitpaseringsparade
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (32) 1990? Bevelsoorhandiging en Uitpaseringsparade
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Roll of Honour - Ererol
Special Edition Nongqai WO GV Chetty
WARRANT OFFICER GOVINDSAMY VALU CHETTY A LIFE OF 31 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE
SAP Hall of Fame
Warrant Officer Kenny (GC) Pillay
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9C – (29) Warrant Officer Kenny (GC) Pillay
Murder of Police
Moord op (v) kapt AM Potgieter
The brutal murder of Capt. Anna Marie Potgieter on 17 January 2006 shook South Africa deeply and silenced a heroine of child protection.
Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis
W/O Flip Olivier: Diamond Branch: Bloemhof
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.
SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Kaptein Wollie Wolmarans: SAP: Ballistiek
Captain Wollie Wolmarans outlines the principles, history, and practical application of forensic ballistics in South Africa, enriched with insights from his extensive career.
1972 Women Police
Genl Magda Stander
This profile traces the distinguished career of Lieutenant General Magda Stander, who rose from an administrative typist in 1970 to Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service. Her professional journey reflects pioneering leadership, the advancement of women in policing, and decades of dedicated service recognised through high-level decorations, including the Star for Excellent Service and the Star for Excellent Service Gold. The article highlights her contributions, her role in shaping personnel services, and her lasting legacy within the SAPS.
Diamant- en Goudtak
Diamantstories: SA Polisie
Lieutenant Colonel Vel Kruger recounts two ingenious diamond-smuggling cases from the Alexander Bay Sperrgebiet — one involving a homing pigeon harness and another where a trainee detective earns his stripes under a thorn bush.
Excellent service
Kapt. Jan Idema
Captain Jan Idema’s career in the South African Police Service began on 10 December 1981, marked immediately by danger when the Wonderboom Poort Police Station was attacked by terrorists during his first week of service. His training year at the Police College in 1982 was shaped by strict discipline, memorable instructors, and participation in the state funeral of former President C.R. Swart. After a year in the Guard Unit, he spent eight formative years at Warmbad, where he gained extensive operational experience, handled serious investigations, worked closely with magistrates, and even served as Mess Master. In 1992 he moved into training at Pietersburg, later joining the Police Dog School in Pretoria-West in 1997, where he served for 25 years in Learner Support, curriculum monitoring, and international cooperation. His career included interactions with historic figures, foreign police delegations, and the custodians of long-standing SAP traditions. He retired on 29 April 2022 after 14,751 days of service.
1976 Onwards - Riots
Boek deur kol Schalk Visagie
Under Fire in South Africa presents the extraordinary life and frontline experiences of Colonel Schalk Visagie, a South African Police officer who served at the heart of some of the country’s most turbulent and violent chapters. From the Border War in South West Africa/Angola, to presidential protection duties for P.W. Botha, to high‑stakes investigations within the Security Branch, Visagie’s career placed him at the centre of events that shaped national history. He confronted the aftermath of the St. James Church Massacre, the Planet Hollywood bombing, and the deadly campaigns of PAGAD and QIBLA, leading specialised units against organised violence, hit squads, and terror networks. His survival of the Black River Parkway ambush in February 1999—described by medical and ballistics experts as humanly impossible—stands as a profound testimony to providence and the power of prayer. Written with the precision of a seasoned detective and the humility of a man who has endured the unimaginable, Under Fire in South Africa is a gripping, deeply human narrative of courage, faith, trauma, and resilience. It is a story of national significance and cinematic potential, offering vital insight and inspiration for readers living in uncertain and troubled times.
1974 Bomb Explosion Potchefstroom Magistrate's Court
1974: Potch-bom-ontploffing (I Steyn 2)
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9: 1974: Potch-bom-ontploffing (I Steyn 2)
Badges & Ranks & Uniforms
Wondergat: Diving
This article traces the 37 year policing career of Herman Coetzer, whose work as a police diver became a defining part of his professional identity. Beginning in 1984, he combined operational policing with specialised underwater search, rescue and recovery skills. Wondergat, a historic and challenging inland dive site, played a central role in his development and in the heritage of South African police diving. After retirement, Coetzer continued advancing his diving qualifications, contributing to both community safety and the preservation of Wondergat’s legacy.