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 colony of Deutsch Südwest Afrika (DSWA). The security and intelligence involvement ended in March 1990 when … Continue reading SOUTH AFRICAN INTELLIGENCE INVOLVEMENT IN SWA – Wolfgang Witchas. Vol 17, No 6.