by Joan Swart | Aug 17, 2026 | Defence Policy and Strategy, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, South Africa, STRATEGIC STUDIES
Abstract: South Africa inherited distinct military and political traditions that were never fully synthesised into a coherent post-1994 strategic culture. Rebuilding effective military strategy and doctrine therefore requires neither restoration nor rejection, but a...
by Hennie Heymans | Aug 10, 2026 | Comparing the Past to the Current Situation, Current Strategic Situation in RSA situation, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, Security Man looks back & compares the current situatioin, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, What do fomer SB's think
Nongqai Vol 17 No 8 – Persoonlike objektiewe siening van Suid-Afrika SUID-AFRIKA — VAN VLAMME TOT VANDAG (1984 – 2026) Sampie Blom (Oudlid-SAP-VTak) In 1984 was Suid-Afrika ’n land wat onder geweldige spanning geleef het. P.W. Botha was president en...
by Joan Swart | Aug 8, 2026 | Defence Policy and Strategy, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, South Africa, STRATEGIC STUDIES
Abstract: Recurring disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have restored the strategic importance of the Cape Sea Route. Yet South Africa continues to treat its maritime position primarily as a transport issue rather than a strategic national asset. This...
by Wolfgang Witschas | Aug 7, 2026 | Electrical Power Supply, ESKOM, ESPIONAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA, Functions of the SA Police, IRREGULAR FORCES IN AFRICA, Koeberg - Sabotage, Life Story, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, Revolutionary Warfare, Sabotage - MK, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, Security Branch - Veiligheidstak, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur
Nongqai Vol 17 No 8 – Sabotage at Koeberg HISTORICAL FEATURE The Man Who Sabotaged Koeberg and Disappeared: Rodney Wilkinson Compiled by Wolfgang Witschas Abstract Rodney Wilkinson is a South African anti-apartheid activist and former national fencing champion...
by Hennie Heymans | Aug 1, 2026 | BfSS NIS, Bureau for Information (Dr E Rhoodie), Foreign Affairs (RSA), Foreign intelligence services, INTELLIGENSIE-PERSOONLIKHEDE, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, Pretoria, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Personalities, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 8 – Suspected Spy Abstract This brief note refers to a 1974 Rand Daily Mail report in which Dr Eschel Rhoodie denied allegations that he or his department had any dealings with a suspected spy. The piece highlights the political sensitivity of the...
by Hennie Heymans | Aug 1, 2026 | National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, Donald Trump (President: USA), STRATEGIC STUDIES, United States - Foreign Policy
Nongqai Vol 17 No 8 – Trump se Buitelandsebeleid Summary (English) The article evaluates Donald Trump’s understanding of foreign‑policy principles during his second presidential term, beginning in January 2025. It explains how his America First approach reshaped the...