1972: SGT TJAART RIEKERT: LANDMINE VICTIM

by | Aug 4, 2025 | 1966 Bush War / Coin, POLICE MEMORIALS IN SOUTH AFRICA, SAP Commissioners, SAP Dog Unit, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Voertuie Vehicles, SAP Wentworth (Durban South), SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Squad Cars

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...
W/O HP van der Westhuizen : Tracker Dog Handler

W/O HP van der Westhuizen : Tracker Dog Handler

by | Feb 14, 2024 | SAP Dog Unit, Life Story

ABSTRACT : D/W/O van der Westhuizen was commonly known to others as Warrant Officer Wessie. He joined the South African Police on 1955-12-22 at the age of 18 years and completed his basic training at the “Depot”. His force number was 32463-9.On 15 January 1962 he...