by Hennie Heymans | Jul 9, 2026 | DRONES - Hommeltuie, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Hommeltuie Revolusionêre Ontwikkeling van Onbemande Hommeltuie as vervoermiddel vir plofstowwe Lt -kol Philip Malherbe [afgetr] Hierdie artikel is vrylik vertaal, van vermelde bronne en saamgestel deur Philip Malherbe en geredigeer deur...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 9, 2026 | Durban, Hoof Direktoraat Koverte Operasies, Nasionale Intelligensiediens [NI], National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, SA Railways Police - Special Task Force, SA Railways Police / Spoorwegpolisie, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Lekker gesels: Spoorwegpolisie Spesiale Taakmag en Nasionale Intelligensiediens Editor’s Note This article offers a valuable glimpse into the covert operational world of the former National Intelligence Service (NIS). Through personal...
by Logan Govender | Jul 9, 2026 | Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, Legendary Criminals, Non-White SAP Officers, Police Academics, SAP - CID, SAP Chatsworth, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Mountain Rise, SAP Mountain Rise (Pietermaritzburg), SAP Natal Division, SAP Personalities, SAP Pietermaritzburg (Loop Street & Central), SAP Port Natal Division, SAP Sawoti, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, South Coast, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur
Brigadier Hennie Heymans Special Edition of Nongqai, please. Thank you. Logan Keywords Police investigations, Justice and accountability, Victims and families, Dedication and sacrifice, South African policing history, Murder, Major General (Professor) D George...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 9, 2026 | Ernisstigting - Voortrekkermonument, Nasionale Intelligensiediens [NI], Nuusbrief (SASPOL) Spesiale Taakmag, SA Railways Police / Spoorwegpolisie, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Spesiale Taakmag: SA Spoorwegpolisie
NUUSBRIEF NO 2 02/2025 20 Mei 2025 Kontakbesonderhede Voorsitter: +27 82 324 6636 Onder-Voorsitter: +27 83 212 6778 Beskermheer: +27 82 411 7836 Strategies: +27 83 469 7969 Projekte: +27 82 862 1046 Bestuur Voorsitter: Hein Crocker Onder-Voorsitter: Philip Schutte...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 8, 2026 | 1906 Bambatha Rebellion (Medal), 1906 Bambatha Rebellion (Natal), History of the Natal (Mounted) Police, Local South African Police Forces, Natal Police (Colony), SA Military History, SA Mounted Rifles / SA Berede Skutters, SA Police Medals, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, South African Medals, South African Mounted Rifles (SAMR), Union Defence Force, Union Defence Force (1912)
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – SAP Long Service Medal ABSTRACT This article explores the long and distinguished policing and military career of Grade 1 Head Constable Charles Detmold Robbins, a Natal Policeman who later served in the 2nd South African Mounted Rifles (SAMR) and...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 8, 2026 | 1906 Bambatha Rebellion (Medal), 1913 ZA Berede Skutters, 1914 - 1918 WW1, 1914 Rebellion, 1939 - 1945: The Wartime SA Police, Anglo Boer War, History of the Natal (Mounted) Police, Local South African Police Forces, Military History, Natal Police (Colony), Roll of Honour - Ererol, SA Mounted Rifles / SA Berede Skutters, SA Police Medals, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Port Natal Division, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Union Defence Force (1912)
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...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 8, 2026 | Civilian Women, Civilians in the SA Police, Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, Detection of Crime, Excellent service, Farm Murders, O-Tvl, Oos Transvaal, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Personalities, SAPS Personalities, SAPS Roll of Honour, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Women in Blue
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Helena M. Jacobs ABSTRACT Helena M. Jacobs recounts a distinguished career in the South African Police Service marked by dedication, resilience, and unwavering integrity. Beginning her service in 1990 as a clerk in Ogies, she went on to...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 7, 2026 | 1939 - 1945: The Wartime SA Police, Coup d’Etat, Functions of the SA Police, SAP 1939 Nazi's in SWA interned, SAP CID Special Staff WW2, SAP Commissioners, SAP Commissioners, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Johannesburg Flying Squad, SAP Queenstown, SAP South West Africa Division, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Top Spies in the SAP (Jan Taillard), Ultra Regse Rewolusionêre Bedrywighede
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...
by Logan Govender | Jul 7, 2026 | Generals of the SAP, SAP - CID, SAP Cato Manor, SAP Chatsworth, SAP Commissioners, SAP Durban, SAP Hall of Fame, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Natal, SAP Personalities, SAP Pietermaritzburg, SAP Point (Durban), SAP Port Natal Division, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7B – SGC Sgt VR Moodley COVER PHOTO Keywords Special Grade Chief Sergeant VR Moodley South African Police history Indian police pioneer Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Leadership, service and policing Abstract Special Grade Chief...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 6, 2026 | Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, Functions of the SA Police, Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP - CID, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie [SAP], Tribute to SAP Members
Nongqai Vol 17 no 7 – Det/Head-Constable LWJ Arangies Abstract Detective Head‑Constable Lourens Wilhelm Johannes Arangies served nearly 36 years in the South African Police, distinguishing himself as one of the most capable detectives of his era. Joining the force in...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 6, 2026 | Nuusbrief (SASPOL) Spesiale Taakmag, SA Railways Police / Spoorwegpolisie, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
SPESIALE UITGAWE GESKIEDKUNDIGE VOORSTELLINGSPARADE EN HULDEBLYK AAN ONTSLAPE WILLIE ENGELBRECHT Mud & Muse, Kemptonpark 4 Julie 2026 Kopiereg Kopiereg van die titel, teks, tabelle, kaarte, foto’s en geskandeerde voorwerpe bly die eiendom van die Bestuur van die...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 4, 2026 | 1988: SAP-Obelisk Kimberley, CULTURE - PRESERVING, Historical photos, Ministers of Justice / Police / Law & Order, Northern Cape Division, SAP Afdeling Noord-Kaap (Kimberley), SAP Hall of Fame, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Monuments& graves, SAP Northern Cape Division (Kimberley), SAP Personalities, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie [SAP], Tribute to SAP Members, Women Police
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – 1988: SAP-Obelisk Kimberley ABSTRACT This article reconstructs the history and significance of the South African Police (SAP) 75th Anniversary Commemorative Obelisk unveiled on 15 October 1988 at SAP Headquarters, Transvaal Rd, Kimberley....
by Logan Govender | Jul 4, 2026 | Motor Cycles, Non-White SAP Officers, Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP Chatsworth, SAP Hall of Fame, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Mountain Rise, SAP Natal, SAP Natal Division, SAP Pietermaritzburg (Loop Street & Central), SAP Transport & Animals, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Tribute to SAP Members
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7A – W/O JR David SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE FOREVER REMEMBERED – THE FIRST AND ONLY INDIAN CHIEF SERGEANT AND SPECIAL GRADE CHIEF SERGEANT BASED IN THE NATAL MIDLANDS DIVISION MOUNTAIN RISE, PIETERMARITZBURG WARRANT OFFICER JOHN RAYMOND DAVID...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 3, 2026 | SAPS - Forensic Science Laboratories, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – SAPS Forensiese Wetenskapslaboratorium ABSTRACT South Africa’s Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) are facing a severe operational crisis marked by extensive DNA backlogs, lapses in mandatory medical surveillance for analysts, and concerns over...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jul 3, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Africa Strategic Alignments, GLOBALISM AND AFRICA, History, INTERNATIONAL TERROR, Israel
Table of Contents/Inhoudsopgawe Redaksie, Nongqai NONGQAI SE NUWE KAPELAAN; Ds. JACOBUS VAN TONDER Kapelaan – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 NONGQAI VOLUME 17, Nr. 6. Junie/June 2026. KOL. GAWIE RICHTER – Hennie Heymans FOUR DETECTIVES – Logan Govender SAO VERULAM...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 2, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Bosveld (Limpopo) Nylstroom, Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, SAP - Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Kinderbeskermings-eenheid (KBE) Child Protection Unit (CPU), SAP Nylstroom, SAP Voertuie Vehicles, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie [SAP], Tribute to SAP Members, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, Women Police, Women Police, Women Police - Social
Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – Heleen Swart ABSTRACT (English) This biographical profile traces the life and distinguished career of Heleen Swart, a pioneering South African policewoman whose service spanned from 1974 to 1999. Rising from early administrative duties to...
by Joan Swart | Jul 2, 2026 | Defence Policy and Strategy, CSIR, Military Academy Stellenbosch, R&D, SANDF, South Africa, Strategic Interconnectivity
Abstract: Defence research is about far more than technology. It is the mechanism through which a defence establishment learns, adapts and remains strategically relevant. This article argues that the real challenge is not simply increasing R&D expenditure, but...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 30, 2026 | ADVERTEER IN NONGQAI, ADVERTISE IN NONGQAI, Nongqai Columns, Nongqai Free Subscription, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – Free Subscription Indien u gratis wil inteken en Nongqai se nuusbrief maandeliks wil ontvang, kontak Hennie Heymans by: heymanshb@gmail.com If you would like to subscribe for free and receive the Nongqai newsletter monthly, please contact Hennie...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 30, 2026 | ADVERTISE IN NONGQAI, Servamus, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
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by Hennie Heymans | Jun 30, 2026 | Nongqai Trust - Support former SAP-members, Nongqai Trust Donasies Art 18A, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – Die Nongqai Trust ...
by Wolfgang Witschas | Jun 28, 2026 | Camels, Deutsch Sûdwest Afrika (DSWA), SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 no 6 – Camels in GSWA Abstract The one‑humped camel was introduced to German South West Africa from 1889 onward. Early shipments came from the East African coast, Port Said, British India, Somaliland and Arabia. Camels were difficult to obtain at the...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 28, 2026 | 1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War, Platrand (Ladysmith - 1900), SA Military History, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – ABW Platrand 1900 ABSTRACT This chapter examines the Battle of Platrand (Wagon Hill) on 6 January 1900, one of the decisive engagements during the Siege of Ladysmith in the Second Boer War. It outlines the strategic importance of the Platrand...
by Logan Govender | Jun 27, 2026 | Functions of the SA Police, Non-White SAP Officers, Police Academics, Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP Chatsworth, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Uniforms, SAPS Chatsworth, SAPS Training, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie [SAP], Tribute to SAP Members, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, Women Police, Women Police
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6D – Col Priscilla Govender Brigadier Hennie Heymans Special Edition of Nongqai Please! Thank you. Logan Keywords Colonel Priscilla Govender, South African Police Service (SAPS), Chatsworth, Women in policing, Leadership, Integrity, Public service,...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 26, 2026 | Civilian Women, Civilian Women in SAPS, Detectives / Speurders, Excellent service, Functions of the SA Police, Roll of Honour - Ererol, SAP - CID, SAP Commercial Branch / Handelstak, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Tribute to SAP Members, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner
Nongqai vol 17 No 6 – Ria Potgieter ABSTRACT (English) This autobiographical narrative traces the life and career of Ria Potgieter within the South African Police Service (SAPS) community, beginning with her appointment in 1983 as a typist at the Potchefstroom...
by Logan Govender | Jun 24, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Functions of the SA Police, Non-White SAP Officers, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Personalities, SAP Soweto, SAP Wentworth Training College, SAPS Chatsworth, SAPS KZN Province, SAPS Personalities, SAPS Roll of Honour, Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie [SAP], Tribute to SAP Members, Women Police, Women Police - Social
Brigadier Hennie Heymans Special Edition Nongqai, Please! Thank you. Logan Logan Govender – [LG] KEYWORDS Brigadier NG Govender, Brigadier H Badul, Lieutenant-Colonel S Pillai, Captain DJ Lamech, Lieutenant General Morgan Chetty, Brigadier Anil Behari Ram, South...
by Joan Swart | Jun 24, 2026 | SANDF, National Security - Nasionale Veiligheid, Public Safety, South Africa, South African Intelligence History, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Abstract: Five years after the July 2021 unrest exposed serious weaknesses in South Africa’s national security architecture, questions remain about the country’s preparedness for future instability. Drawing on the findings of the Expert Panel and SAHRC...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 23, 2026 | Beira Corridor, FRELIMO, Mozambique civil war, RENAMO, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6B – Employment of Armoured Trains in Mozambique WORK IN PROGRESS Employment of Armoured Trains in Mozambique Gerhard van Tonder The Front for the Liberation of Mozambique, FRELIMO, initiated a guerrilla campaign against Portuguese rule in...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 23, 2026 | Reservists, Reservists, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – SAPS Reserviste Abstract This article examines the development, role, and decline of the South African Police Service (SAPS) reservist programme from the 1970s to 2026. Historically, the reservist corps made a significant contribution to visible...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 22, 2026 | 1913 Riots Kleinfontein Mine, 1988 Johannesburg 75th Anniversary of SAP, Durban Borough Police * Durban Gemeentelike Politie, Esselen Park Training College, Historical photos, SA Military History, SA Railways Police / Spoorwegpolisie, SAP College, SAP Depot / College ) Pretoria West, SAP Durban, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Tempe
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – Photo Album June 2026 Abstract This photo album, Nongqai Vol. 17 No. 6 (June 2026), presents a curated visual record of South African policing, military, and judicial history across different periods. The collection includes historical imagery...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 22, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – Lt-Col W.H.C. Taylor Abstract This article examines a rare photographic album attributed to Colonel W.H.C. Taylor, documenting an inspection tour of police stations and temporary Foot-and-Mouth Disease control posts conducted in 1935 across...
by Logan Govender | Jun 22, 2026 | Detection of Crime, Detectives / Speurders, Excellent service, SAP - CID, SAP Chatsworth, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAPS Chatsworth, SAPS KZN Province, SAPS Personalities, SAPS Roll of Honour, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, Women Police
Captain Catherine Naidu – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE DETECTIVE CAPTAIN CATHERINE NAIDU “THE IRON LADY OF CHATSWORTH” A DAUGHTER OF THE SOIL Via Col Logan Govender Captain Catherine Naidu is a proud daughter of Westcliff, Chatsworth, with deep...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 22, 2026 | 1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War, Detective work - Cape Colony, Divisional Police (Cape Colony), Grahamstown Town Guard, Local South African Police Forces, SA Military History, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Urban Police (Cape Colony)
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – John William Reynolds ABSTRACT This document presents a biographical account of John William Reynolds, a 19th-century law enforcement officer and soldier from Grahamstown in the Cape Colony. Born in 1856, Reynolds served in the Divisional...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 22, 2026 | Neglect of duty, Political Oversight, SAPS Failing to answer telephones, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6: SAPD – Lui-lui … Telefoon OPSOMMING: 56% van SAPD‑stasies antwoord nie hul telefone nie ’n Demokratiese Alliansie‑oudit van 1 025 polisiekantore landwyd toon dat meer as die helfte (56%) nie hul telefone antwoord nie. Slegs 44% van stasies...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 22, 2026 | 1976 Soweto Riots / Soeto-onluste, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 – Soweto Onluste 16 Junie 1976 Abstract This document provides a first-hand account of a South African Police constable who was deployed during the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976. The narrative describes his sudden mobilization, deployment...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jun 21, 2026 | Inligting- en/of Veiligheidsperspektief, BSV/DIE BURO/BfSS, Pretoria, RI/BfSS/NI/NIS/BSV
South African Intelligence Involvement in South West Africa (SWA): 1949 to1990 Wolfgang Witschas Abstract The South African Security and Intelligence involvement in South West Africa (SWA) began during WWI in June 1915 after South Africa occupied the former German...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 19, 2026 | Contemporary Police History / Eietydse Polisiegeskiedenis, Detection of Crime, Detectives / Speurders, Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU), Excellent service, Functions of the SA Police, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Tribute to SAP Members, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, Women Police, Women Police
Cristina Swart – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 “My name is Cristina Swart (De Carvalho)” by Ida Steyn ABSTRACT (English) Cristina Swart’s career in the South African Police Service reflects a pioneering spirit, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 19, 2026 | 1899 - 1902 Anglo Boer War, British South Africa Police (BSAP), Cape Mounted Police, Mafeking, SA Military History, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
ABW: Mafeking – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 8 – BESEIGED FOR SEVEN MONTHS THE SIEGE OF MAFEKING By JennyB Abstract This article provides a concise historical overview of the Siege of Mafeking (October 1899 – May 1900), one of the most iconic episodes of the Second...
by Joan Swart | Jun 19, 2026 | Defence Policy and Strategy, SANDF, South Africa, Strategic Interconnectivity
Abstract: The debate over defence spending is often framed as a choice between security and development. This article argues that the real challenge is not choosing between “guns” and “butter”, but ensuring that resource allocation is guided by...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jun 19, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
NONGQAI Die bewaring van die Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis van toewyding en dapperheid wat generasies polisiemanne, soldate en staatsamptenare gevorm het. Die viering van persoonlike stories en verhale van gemeeskapsdiens wat ‘n veiliger en beter toekoms vir alle...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jun 19, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
NONGQAI CREDO Preserving the stories of commitment and bravery that shaped generations of policemen, soldiers, and civil servants who served and protected all South Africans in the hope of a safer and better future. Stories told since 1907 with respect and without...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 18, 2026 | 1972 Women Police, Burger Wacht (1652 onwards), CAPE COLONY, Cape Mounted Rifles, Civilian Women, Durban Borough Police * Durban Gemeentelike Politie, Fort Nongqai, History of the Natal (Mounted) Police, Local South African Police Forces, Natal Mounted Police, Natal Police (Colonial), Natal Police (Colony), Natal Police Zulu band, OVSRDM, SAP Air Wing, SAP Bands & Orchestras, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Members of Indian decent / Indiër-lede, SAP Uniforms, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Sub-culture / sub-kultuur, Water Police, Water Police, Water Police, Women Police, Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek Politie (Zarp)
Some Police Uniforms & Ranks – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6A FOREWORD Col Logan Govender My sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Editor-in-Chief, Brigadier Hennie Heymans, on this comprehensive and insightful research. Your dedication, expertise, and commitment...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 14, 2026 | 1976 Onwards - Riots, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Mamelodi, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
16 Junie 1976 – Mamelodi – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 ABSTRAK: Die skrywer bied ’n persoonlike, eerstehandse getuienis van die gebeure van 16 Junie 1976 in Mamelodi, soos ervaar deur ’n luitenant in die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie. Hy beskryf die oggend se roetine, die skielike...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jun 12, 2026 | Africa Sub-State Fault Lines, African Battlegrounds, ANGOLA 1975 - 1988, Inligting- en/of Veiligheidsperspektief
Abstract: Elkarien Fourie writes in Nongqai about South Africa’s forgotten war in Angola, 1975-1988. HALT! My herinneringe en hoogtepunte as redaksielid van Paratus Elkarien Fourie KEY WORDS: SADF, SAW, ANGOLAN WAR, SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY HISTORY Toe ek einde...
by Joan Swart | Jun 10, 2026 | Defence Policy and Strategy, SANDF, South Africa, Strategic Interconnectivity
Abstract: South Africa’s defence sector does not appear to suffer from a shortage of audits, reviews, investigations or task teams. It suffers from a shortage of implementation. Using recent calls for a new defence task team as a starting point, this article...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 9, 2026 | 1950, SAP College, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Troep 75/1950 – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 1950: TROEP 75: S A POLISIEKOLLEGE Abstrak ‘n Kosbare foto van 1950 – ‘n beredetroep onder die bevel van sers P Geldenhuys Sleutelwoorde Sers P Geldenhuys, sers C Otto, DCM, J Steenkamp, TI Miller, IH...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 9, 2026 | SAP History / Geskiedenis, Civilian Women, Civilian Women in SAPS, Civilians in the SA Police, Excellent service, O-Tvl, SAP Personalities, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SAPS Personalities, SAPS Roll of Honour, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, Women Police
Tilla – Nongqai vol 17 No 6Top of Form ‘n Huldeblyk aan Tilla Botha se merkwaardige loopbaan ABSTRACT (English) Tilla Botha’s career in the South African Police reflects a pioneering journey marked by perseverance, loyalty, and unwavering dedication. Beginning...
by Henning van Aswegen | Jun 9, 2026 | SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, Africa Strategic Alignments, GLOBALISM AND AFRICA, History, INTERNATIONAL TERROR, Israel
NONGQAI Die bewaring van die Suid-Afrikaanse geskiedenis van toewyding en dapperheid wat generasies polisiemanne, soldate en staatsamptenare gevorm het. Die viering van persoonlike stories en verhale van gemeeskapsdiens wat ‘n veiliger en beter toekoms vir alle...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 9, 2026 | Crime Intelligence, Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU), Endangered Species Protection Unit (ESPU), SAP - CID, SAP Hall of Fame, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Personalities, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, Security Branch - Veiligheidstak, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE, Tribute to SAP Members, Under cover police officials, Vroue-hoekie / Ladies Corner, Women in Blue, WOMEN IN UNIFORM, Women Police, Women Police
Cristina – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 “My name is Cristina Swart (De Carvalho)” Ida Steyn ABSTRACT (English) Cristina Swart’s career in the South African Police Service reflects a pioneering spirit, professional excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice....
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 8, 2026 | SAP Alexanderbaai (Diamantveld), SAP History / Geskiedenis, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Ou Grootwiel- Alexanderbaai – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 OU GROOTWIEL Via Mev Margie Spaumer en genl Johan Ferreira Ek bring ook hulde aan my ou vriend wyle genl Hennie Westraat Inleiding: “Ou Grootwiel” – Die Stem van die destydse Diamantveld‑Polisieman Hennie Heymans Elke...
by Hennie Heymans | Jun 8, 2026 | SAP - CID, SAP History / Geskiedenis, SAP Personalities, SAP Wentworth (Durban South), SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED
Capt MN Melville – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6 Abstract This article describes a farewell reception held in Durban for Captain MN Melville on his retirement from the South African Police. The event took place at Wentworth Police Headquarters and was organised by members of...
