Former Black Homelands (Bantustans) Gazankulu

 Former South African Homelands or bantustans ceased to exist 27 Apr 1994 and were re-incorporated into South Africa, and all were absorbed into the new provinces.

01 Jul 1971  Machangana.
01 Feb 1973  Gazankulu (self-rule granted).
27 Apr 1994  Reintegration into South Africa

Gazankulu Police (GZP) was formed in 1982 and incorporated into the South African Police Service in 1994

A SCARCE LARGE PATTERN South African Homeland OBSOLETE 1980's GAZANKULU Police OFFICERS pattern cap badge in GILT metal & the much scarcer VOIDED CENTRE with enamel finish to ciclet and coat of arms centre.