Native Police, South Africa, 1900

Title: Native Police, South Africa, 1900
Date: ca. 1900
Description: Taken from the description on the Origins 22 - Genealogy & History Facebook page (dated 29 January 2026): "In addition to maintaining order within their own communities, Black Africans also served alongside British forces during the South African War. Estimates suggest that between 15000 and 30000 Black Africans were employed in armed support roles, such as scouts and sentries, while a much larger number, approximately 100000, were engaged in essential non-combatant work. These roles included labour, transport driving, blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, farriery, and construction. Their contributions played a significant part in sustaining British military operations during the conflict."
Subject/s: Colonial policing; African constables; Law enforcement — Southern Africa; Colonies--Administration See all items with this value; Uniforms See all items with this value
Type: Still Image
Source: Archival photographic collection
Rights: Copyright status undetermined

Position: 2553 (8 views)