Ida Steyn

Articles by Ida Steyn

Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis

kapt Marius Joubert - Forensiese Ondersoeker

Nongqai Vol 17 No 10 – (36) kapt Marius Joubert - Forensiese Ondersoeker

Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis

Lt. Gen. Sharon Jephta

Nongqai Vol 17 No 10 – (24) Lt. Gen. Sharon Jephta

SAP Afdeling: WP

Confrontation: 1981: SAP and AWB Ventersdorp

1991: The clash between the AWB and the SAP at Ventersdorp

Murder of Police

Moord op (v) kapt AM Potgieter

The brutal murder of Capt. Anna Marie Potgieter on 17 January 2006 shook South Africa deeply and silenced a heroine of child protection.

Anti-Apartheid

Meelbomme in NZ

The decisive 1981 Eden Park Test fused sport, politics, and protest into a single explosive moment.

1972 Women Police

This profile traces the distinguished career of Lieutenant General Magda Stander, who rose from an administrative typist in 1970 to Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service. Her professional journey reflects pioneering leadership, the advancement of women in policing, and decades of dedicated service recognised through high-level decorations, including the Star for Excellent Service and the Star for Excellent Service Gold. The article highlights her contributions, her role in shaping personnel services, and her lasting legacy within the SAPS.

1974 Bomb Explosion Potchefstroom Magistrate's Court

1974: Potch-bom-ontploffing (I Steyn 2)

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9: 1974: Potch-bom-ontploffing (I Steyn 2)

Badges & Ranks & Uniforms

Wondergat: Diving

This article traces the 37 year policing career of Herman Coetzer, whose work as a police diver became a defining part of his professional identity. Beginning in 1984, he combined operational policing with specialised underwater search, rescue and recovery skills. Wondergat, a historic and challenging inland dive site, played a central role in his development and in the heritage of South African police diving. After retirement, Coetzer continued advancing his diving qualifications, contributing to both community safety and the preservation of Wondergat’s legacy.