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 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 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 Hennie Heymans | 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...
by Hennie Heymans | Jul 16, 2025 | SAP Personalities, SAP Dog Unit, SAP Security Branch / Veiligheidstak, SAP serving in Kenya, Tribute to SAP Members
South African Police in Kenya THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE IN KENYA DURING THE MAU MAU EMERGENCY: A TRANSNATIONAL POLICING CASE STUDY HB Heymans Introduction The Mau Mau Emergency (1952–1960) in Kenya remains a landmark anti-colonial conflict. Although primarily framed as...
