Former Members of the BSA Police

There are several pages listing former members of the force with contact details on this site. They may be viewed via the links immediately below:

Website

The Web Master/Administrator is: - Tel: +263 772 129215.

The BSA Police web site has been operational for several years and continues to function as a global networking catalyst for former members of the force.

There is a presence of BSA Police networks on Facebook operated by several former members. This is a more relaxed environment for networking with both former members and their families.


Regimental Branches

Former members of the force may belong to one or more branches of the Regimental Association. Each branch operates autonomously, but with reference to a Central Advisory Committee. Branches have elected committees and office bearers. Contact with branches is made through Hon. Secretaries of each branch:

  • Australia: -
    Tel: +61 8 9277 3396
    ;
  • Border:
    Tel: +27 82 409091
    ;
  • Central Advisory:
    Tel: +263 772 249340
    ;
  • Eastern Cape: ;
  • Mashonaland:
    Tel: +263 772 225741
    ;
  • Matabeleland:
    Tel: +263 712 213607
    ;
  • Natal:
    Tel: +27 83 440 6740
    ;
  • Natal Midlands:
    Tel: +27 72 286 3393
    ;
  • New Zealand: ;
  • North America:
    Tel: +1 714 993 1975
    ;
  • Queensland:
    Tel: +61 7 38011052
    ;
  • Transvaal:
  • United Kingdom:
  • Western Cape:
    Tel: +27 82 456 1240
    .





The flag of the British South Africa Company.
Discussion Groups
The discussion groups are a medium for former members of the force to communicate on a broad range of subjects using the Yahoo Groups platform.
  • The general group, BSAPAssn, is restricted to former regular members and qualified reservists:
    • Subscribe: ;

    • Tel: +263 772 129215;
    • ;
    • .
  • The BSAPHistory group is open to any person who can demonstrate a serious interest in the history of the BSA Police and is a useful medium for the exchange of information on various interesting topics presently being researched:
    • Subscribe: ;
    • Contact: .
  • Chris Russel runs a BSAPChristian group for those former members who seek Christian fellowship:
    • Subscribe: ;
    • Contact:
      Tel: +27 83 308 2556
      .
  • Finally, Spike Werner operates a groups called TrafficTalk for former members and reservists who served on the Traffic Section of the BSA Police:
    • Subscribe: ;
    • Contact: .

Magazines
The latest editions of the several 'Outpost' magazines, produced by Regimental Branches and distributed through the former members network, can be found on this web site. Editors of these magazines and newsletters may be contacted through the contact details below and would welcome new and interesting material about the force or its personalities.
  • Aussie Outpost Magazine:
  • Central Newsletter:
    Tel: +263 772 249340
  • Natal Branch Outpost Magazine:
    Tel: +27 82 896 1911
  • The Matabele Outpost Magazine:
    Tel: +263 712 213607
  • Natal Midlands Notebook:
    Tel: +27 82 372 1448
  • Kiwi Outpost Magazine:
  • Queensland Newsletter:
    Tel: +61 7 38011052
  • Transvaal Outpost Magazine:
    Tel: +27 73 0688162
  • United Kingdom Outpost Magazine:
  • Western Cape Outpost Magazine:


Regimental Branches

The BSA Police Dog Section was first a part of the CID.

Images by Dick Hamley
author of
'The Regiment'