Former Black Homelands (Bantustans)  KwaNdebele

 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.

1 Apr 1981    Self-rule granted.
27 Apr 1994   Reintegration into South Africa.

            

The Ndebele ("Matabele") homeland — not to be confused with Matabeleland in Zimbabwe — was granted self-government in 1984. Since 1994, it has formed part of the Northern Province. the KwaNdebele Police (KNP) was formed in 1987 and incorporated into the  South African Police Service in 1994.

A scarce OLD obsolete pre- 1994 issue African KWANDEBELE POLICE RIOT UNIT arm patch, cotton embroided on green material.

A scarce OLD obsolete pre- 1994 issue African KWANDEBELE POLICE arm shield, colour enamel on a brass metal shield, reverse has 3 clutch pin fittings ,.NOTE. That KWANDEBELE ceased to exist in 1994 by being incorporated into South Africa, this Police Force was disbanded after that date, these armshields are difficult to find.