Eulogy Brig IJ “Sakkie” Bosman

by | Sep 17, 2025 | Bush War, Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, River Boats - Zambezi River, SAP Caprivi, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SAP South West Africa Division, SAP Transport & Animals, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Tribute to SAP Members

Eulogy Brig IJ “Sakkie” Bosman HULDEBLYK – BRIGADIER SAKKIE BOSMAN Oud-Kaptein Gustav Dey Januarie 1971 was ‘n mylpaal in my lewe toe ek getroud is met ‘n fraaie meisie van Pretoria. Ek was op daardie stadium ‘n adjudant offisier in Wachthuis, Polisiehoofkantoor. Ons...

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

by | Sep 10, 2025 | SAP - Durban, SAP Dog Unit, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Transport & Animals, SAP Voertuie Vehicles, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Tribute to SAP Members

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.)

by | Aug 6, 2025 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Flying Squad - Blitspatrollie (Skerpioene), Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP Dog Unit, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Memorial / SAP Gedenkteken, SAP Transport & Animals, Squad Cars

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...

2025: THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE (SAP) COUNTER INSURGENCY (COIN) UNIT VETERANS LEAGUE’S ANNUAL MEMMORIAL

by | Jul 19, 2025 | POLICE MEMORIALS IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1966 Bush War / Coin, Ongulambashe, Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP Helicopters, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Monuments& graves, Tribute to SAP Members

2025: THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE (SAP) COUNTER INSURGENCY (COIN) UNIT VETERANS LEAGUE’S ANNUAL MEMMORIAL Compiled by Wolfgang Witschas On a crisp Saturday morning, closest to August 26th, the South African Police (SAP) Counter Insurgency (Coin) Unit Veterans...