SAP Hall of Fame
Warrant Officer Kenny (GC) Pillay
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9C – (29) Warrant Officer Kenny (GC) Pillay
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1988 75th Anniversary of SAP - Upingtonton: Camel Stattue
Standbeeld: Polisiekameel: Upington
The 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.
Cryptology
Kriptografie
This article recounts the professional journey of Ida Steyn, who began working at the SAP/SAPS Security Branch in Potchefstroom in 1986 and later qualified as a cryptographer through the highly classified SAKSA training programme. She describes the demanding nature of cryptographic work, strict security protocols, and the responsibility of safeguarding confidential, secret, and top‑secret police communications. Steyn outlines the operational environment, including controlled access facilities, inspections, key‑card management, and the introduction of modern encrypted communication systems such as the Data 6. Her later appointment as crypto controller for the former Wes‑Transvaal province illustrates the high level of trust, discipline, and integrity required in police cryptographic operations. The article preserves an important part of South Africa’s policing and intelligence heritage. “Kriptografiese toerusting is gespesialiseerde kommunikasietoerusting… om Vertroulike, Geheime en Uiters Geheime inligting veilig te versend en te ontvang.” “Dit was ’n posisie wat groot verantwoordelikheid, absolute integriteit en onwrikbare dissipline vereis het.”