Bush War
If the Legs Look Like This… What About the Mind? Moral Injury and Spiritual Trauma Among SAP Veterans
Title: If the Legs Look Like This… What About the Mind? Moral Injury and Spiritual Trauma Among SAP Veterans This article explores the invisible wounds carried by South African Police (SAP) veterans who served during the Border War and internal conflict periods. While physical injuries from landmines, burns, and animal attacks are documented, the psychological and spiritual trauma — including moral injury, PTSD, alcoholism, and suicide — remains largely unacknowledged. Drawing comparisons with the United States’ veteran care system, the article highlights the lack of national support for SAP veterans and calls for recognition, healing, and historical justice.