Category: SAP History / Geskiedenis
WAR STORIES AND YARNS
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A look at some history gathered by Hennie Heymans over the years.
History is sometimes great fun or a great adventure!
SIR THEODORE TRUTER – THE HATED POLICE COMMISSIONER
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Daniel Lötter gives readers his views of Col Sir Theodore Truter, the first Commissioner, of the South African Police.
1916: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE: MONTAGU
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A photo of the staff of the South African Police stationed at Montagu in the old Cape Province during 1916. Subsequently a member of the staff has been identified as Const Swanepoel who in the past had crossed paths with a notorious criminal, Koos Sas.
MAU MAU: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE ACTIVE IN KENYA
MAU MAU: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE ACTIVE IN KENYA MAU MAU: SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE ACTIVE IN KENYA Brig HB Heymans (SAP Ret) Abstract Enquiry into the rendering of service in Kenya by members of the South African Police. The Union of...
Read MoreDIVISIVE NARRATIVES ABOUT LAND COULD PUT SA’S SECURITY IN GREAT RISK
The article, written by Brigadier Fanie Bouwer, warns against the dangerous consequences of divisive narratives and emotionally charged statements surrounding the land issue in South Africa. Bouwer emphasizes that radical rhetoric, propaganda and political populism not only reinforce racial polarization, but can also seriously threaten the country’s already fragile security. He points to specific cases of violence and land occupations as signs of potential escalation. The author calls for cool-headed leadership, honest dialogue, and inclusive solutions for land reform that bring fairness without destroying stability. Without proper governance, Bouwer warns that the land issue could be a fuse that could trigger large-scale conflict and anarchy.
Read MoreMAJ GEN (REV) M de V “DOEMPIE” CLOETE
Ds Cloete was a veteran of the Second World War as well of the Korean War. He was the first uniformed chaplain of the SA Police. Photo of Ds Cloete serving in Korea with the SA Air Force.
Read MoreEULOGY: BRIG TH SCHERMAN
EULOGY: BRIG TH SCHERMAN HULDEBLYK AAN OORLEDE BRIGADIER T. H. (THEO) SCHERMAN Luit-Kol. Piet Cronje Abstract The life and times of Brig TH “Theo” Scherman the “Father” of the Commercial Branch of the South African Police...
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