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1988 75th Anniversary of SAP - Upingtonton: Camel StattueThe article commemorates the historical role of camels in the South African Police. Since 1914, camels were used for patrol duties in the arid regions of the Northern Cape and the Kalahari, and at one point 417 camels served the Police.
It describes the unveiling of a commemorative bronze statue in Upington on 25 April 1988 by Minister Adriaan Vlok, honouring both the animals and their riders, who served in harsh desert conditions. The article closes with a reflection that suffering teaches wisdom and faith.
The event formed part of the SAP’s 75th anniversary celebrations and highlighted the historical significance of camel patrols in remote regions. The article concludes with a contemplative remark on the lessons of hardship, wisdom, and faith.
1982 - 10th Anniversary of Women PoliceThis article by Ida Steyn recounts the creation of the Polisiedame, a rose, a unique yellow rose cultivated to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the appointment of the first women in the South African Police Force. Brigadier Steve van Rooyen and Amanda Louw initiated the idea, and renowned rose grower Ludwig Taschner developed the cultivar with the approval of the Commissioner, General Hennie de Witt.
The rose, symbolising light, hope, warmth, and appreciation, was named “Polisiedame” to honour the courage and dedication of South African policewomen. The first rose was presented to Mrs. Corrie Vlok, wife of Minister Adriaan Vlok, marking its place as a living monument to the pioneering women of the police. The article concludes that the rose continues to bloom as a lasting tribute to their service and legacy.
(Cited from the document: “Die Polisiedame-roos herinner ons daaraan dat die nalatenskap van die pioniersvroue… leef in ’n blom wat hul moed, deursettingsvermoë en diens aan Suid-Afrika simboliseer.”)
SAP Security Branch / VeiligheidstakGedurende 1988 het die gedagte ontstaan om voormalige MK- en Apla-lede wat aan Vlakplaas verbonde was, op te lei in valskermspring. Hierdie gedagte is vooraf gegaan deur drie weke se intensiewe opleiding te Penge-myn naby Burgersfort. Die o
