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The South African Police was established in 1913 after the Union of South Africa was created.
In 1961 South Africa became a Republic.
During the late 1960's the South African Police started with border patrols on the South West Africa (now Namibia) and Angola border and assisted Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in their fight against terrorism.
The SAP camouflage was developed in the 1970's and issued to all members on Border Duty.
During the late 1980's, early 1990's the SAP Riot Units also started wearing camouflage uniform.
The Riot Units' name later changed to A.B.S./I.S.D (Afdeling Binnelandse Stabiliteit/Internal Stability Division) and later to P.O.P (Public Order Policing/Publieke Orde Polisiering).
The Riot Units were responsible for patrolling the African townships, rural areas and deal with riots, political unrest, voilence, protest, gatherings, etc.
The South African Police Task Force wore camouflage as well.
