Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (20) The ZARPS and Bergendal

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (20) The ZARPS and Bergendal

by | Sep 16, 2026 | 1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War, Berg-en-Dal - Zarp-Memorial, Berg-en-Dal (Zarps), CULTURE - PRESERVING, Gen Louis Botha, Local South African Police Forces, Military History, SA Military History, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek Politie (Zarp)

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (20) The ZARPS and Bergendal Excerpt The ZARPs, turned mounted infantry, held the exposed koppie at Bergendal with exceptional discipline under hours of British shelling. Their stand, praised even by Arthur Conan Doyle, broke Botha’s line and...
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (19) W/O Flip Olivier: Diamond Branch: Bloemhof

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (19) W/O Flip Olivier: Diamond Branch: Bloemhof

by | Sep 9, 2026 | Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, Diamant- en Goudtak, Diamond & Gold Branch (CID), IDB (Illicit Diamond Buying), Murder of Diamond Detectives, Polisie-optrede, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Personalities, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (19) W/O Flip Olivier: Diamond Branch: Bloemhof Excerpt 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...
Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (18) Die diamantspeurder wat amper sy eie troue verpas het

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (18) Die diamantspeurder wat amper sy eie troue verpas het

by | Sep 9, 2026 | Diamant- en Goudtak, Diamond & Gold Branch (CID), Humour in the SAP, IDB (Illicit Diamond Buying), SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (18) Die diamantspeurder wat amper sy eie troue verpas het Excerpt A diamond sleuth nearly missed his own wedding when a last‑minute breakthrough pulled him back into the chase. Abstract (English) This story follows a dedicated diamond...