Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (8) Kampvuurstories in Suidwes

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (8) Kampvuurstories in Suidwes

Nongqai Vol 17 No 9 – (8) Kampvuurstories in Suidwes OM DIE KAMPVUUR: SAND, DIAMANTE, KAMELE EN SPIOENE ’n Vertelstyl‑Essay oor die Namib, die Sperrgebiet, Gordonia, die Polisie en die Geheimenisse van ’n Stil Woestyn-wêreld Hennie Heymans Dis storietyd om die vuur...
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Koffiefontein

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Koffiefontein

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Koffiefontein Abstract This article traces the layered history of Koffiefontein, a Free State town shaped by diamond discovery, military conflict, and evolving systems of law enforcement. Beginning as a vital rest stop for 19th‑century...
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Const WL Bos/ss

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Const WL Bos/ss

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Const WL Bos/ss ABSTRACT This article examines the complex service history of Constable William Lodewyk Bos/Boss, a member of the South African Mounted Rifles (SAMR) who later transferred to the South African Police (SAP). His career illustrates...
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Capt Jan Taillard (SA Police)

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Capt Jan Taillard (SA Police)

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Capt Jan Taillard (SA Police) “Captain Jan Taillard has a special place in South African history.” “Taillard patiently worked through his contacts until he found – and was introduced to – Leibbrandt.” ABSTRACT Captain Johannes “Jan” Taillard...

Genl LG Snyman – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6

Genl LG Snyman – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 1964: DIE DAG TOE MAJOOR SNYMAN MY “VUIL” GEWEER GEÏNSPEKTEER HET Hennie Heymans Hennie Heymans  Op 12 Januarie 1964 klim ek op die trein na Pretoria – dit was die spogtrein, die Trans-Natal. Ek is ‘n ‘applikant’ en 17-jaar oud en...

Murder: Const. Gold – Nongqai Vol 17 No 5

Murder: Const. Gold – Nongqai Vol 17 No 5 1944: THE BRUTAL MURDER OF NO 12794 (F) CONST LR GOLD OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE (UDF NO 196019) IN A POW CAMP AT LAUCHHAMER BY A GERMAN OFFICER HB Heymans We ascertained that his full names were Lester Ralph Gold...