In 1913 the Police Bill and Defence Bill were both enacted and the authorisation for the establishment of a national police force was given. The entire force had to be restructured and for a short period the South African Defence Force's (SADF) military police assisted the South African Police where necessary.

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Source:

1. Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau.