HUMOUR IN UNIFORM
The Camp Adjutant, the Colours and the Junior Lieutenant's Sabre
Abstract Humour in uniform – a member meets the sharp end of the sabre
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996 articles
SAP History / Geskiedenis
Mau Mau: South African Police Active in Kenya
The Union of South Africa was part and parcel part of the British Commonwealth and the South African Police liaised with various British Colonial Police Forces. The Special Nongqai on Lt-Genl HJ du Plooy, for example, has many Christmas Car
Animals & Mascots
Memorial Wall for Four-Legged Soldiers Unveiled at Monument
Animal heroes are honoured at the Animals in War Memorial Wall (Diere in Oorlog-gedenkmuur) the first of its kind in South Africa, which was unveiled at the Voortrekker Monument on 30 March 2025.
Foreign Armies / Buitelandse Weermagte
How a Pretoria Girl Became a Pilot in World War Ii
Dolores Teresa “Jackie” Sorour a young lady from Pretoria was determined to become a pilot and the first lady to use a parachute. She succeeded and became a pilot and later a pilot in the WAAF – she was a lifelong pilot.
Farm Murders in South Africa
Divisive Narratives About Land Could Put Sa's Security in Great Risk
The article, written by Brigadier Fanie Bouwer, warns against the dangerous consequences of divisive narratives and emotionally charged statements surrounding the land issue in South Africa. Bouwer emphasizes that radical rhetoric, propaganda and political populism not only reinforce racial polarization, but can also seriously threaten the country's already fragile security. He points to specific cases of violence and land occupations as signs of potential escalation. The author calls for cool-headed leadership, honest dialogue, and inclusive solutions for land reform that bring fairness without destroying stability. Without proper governance, Bouwer warns that the land issue could be a fuse that could trigger large-scale conflict and anarchy.
1950 - 1953 War in Korea
MAJ GEN (REV) M de V “DOEMPIE” CLOETE
Ds Cloete was a veteran of the Second World War as well of the Korean War. He was the first uniformed chaplain of the SA Police. Photo of Ds Cloete serving in Korea with the SA Air Force.
SAP History / Geskiedenis
The Murder of Capt Bm van Heerden
The Murder of Capt BM van Heerden on 30 December 1946.
Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis
Community Policing in South Africa - Successes and Failures (de Witt Committee)
Abstract: This article examines the origin, development, and ultimate failure of community policing in South Africa, with specific reference to the De Witt Commission of 1988–1989 and the subsequent establishment of the South African
BSV/DIE BURO/BfSS
New Book on South Africa's Bureau for State Security
Nongqai se redakteur vir intelligensie-wese, die bekende skrywer en historikus Henning van Aswegen, het pas die definitiewe geskiedenis van die Buro vir Staatsveiligheid bekend gestel. Die boek is 'n moet-hê versamelstuk.
Fire Brigade / Brandweer
April 2025 Editions Now Downloadable
Standaard maand-uitgawe April 2025 / Standard monthly edition April 2025