SA Police Durban Dog Unit in the 1960s and 1970s

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SA Police Durban Dog Unit in the 1960s and 1970s DURBAN SA POLICE DOG UNIT IN THE 1960S AND 1970S Sid Brettell. May 2025 Many older Durban residents may remember the large police squad cars with dog kennels in the rear seat area and the long metal aerials on the side...

1960’s – 1970’s: The Elite Durban Radio Control & Dog Squad

by | Sep 9, 2025 | SAP Caprivi, SAP Dog Unit, SAP Durban, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SAP Transport & Animals, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Tribute to SAP Members

1960’s – 1970’s: The Elite Durban Radio Control & Dog Squad DURBAN TEL 44562: RADIOBEHEER EN HONDE-EENHEID Durban se Goue Dae – ’n Stasie-haas se Herinnering “Ons het op die skouers van Reuse gestaan.” Hennie Heymans In die skemer van die 1960’s tot begin 70’s...

NO W84032N SGT PAUL CHARLES STONE; DOG UNIT PIETERMARITZBURG: (1961-1985 R.I.P.)

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NO W84032N SGT PAUL CHARLES STONE; DOG UNIT PIETERMARITZBURG: (1961-1985 R.I.P.) Deon van Niekerk Sgt Paul Stone was stationed at the Pietermaritzburg Dog Unit. He was the son of dog handler Warrant Officer “Klippies” Stone. Sgt. Stone had only been...

1972: SGT TJAART RIEKERT: LANDMINE VICTIM

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1972: SGT TJAART J RIEKERT: LANDMINE VICTIM Compiled by Deon van Niekerk & Jan Storm Capt. HTS “Bonny” van Eeden died in a landmine explosion in the Caprivi in October 1971. Capt van Eeden was stationed at Pinetown. Five months later another Durban...