Afdeling Binnelandse Stabiliteit - Internal Stability Division
A group for members of the Internal Stability Division of the old South African Police. Groep vir oud ABS en onlus eeneid. This Division was tasked with internal security for the Republic, and more often than not, conducted it’s duties in the former ‘townships’. What is nice about this extract is that it has a list of the number and location of the different units ….. “SAP DIVISION: INTERNAL STABILITY A decision has been made to establish a new semi-autonomous division in the S A Police with the primary task to combat unrest. The new division is known as the DIVISION: INTERNAL STABILITY (DIS) and will in time consist of 17 500 members. The Division: Internal Stability, is at present wearing camouflage uniforms with berets. An investigation is at present being done to design a new uniform for the DIS. Only members of the DIS and Special Task Force have authorization to wear camouflage uniforms. Even the division’s vehicles have their own distinctive colour (‘peppermint’ with a black stripe on the sides). This fifth division of the S A Police is primarily responsible for the combating of violence in the Republic of South Africa. This division places emphasis on preventative actions such as patrols in areas where unrest, intimidation and other unrest-related offences occur. Should there not be any unrest, this unit will be fully utilised to combat crime. The mission of the Division: Internal Stability is as follows: “We strive to establish stability in the community through responsibly and professionally preventing and combating riots, violence and crime.” The Division: Internal Stability has been functioning since 1 January 1992. Since 1 March 1992, Lieutenant-General Johan Swart has been the chief general of DIS. Verdrag Training Centre.
