Special Task Force (SAPS)

The Special Task Force (STF) is the elite police tactical unit of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The Special Task Force handles high risk operations that fall beyond the scope of classic policing which require specialised skills.

This article is about the South African police tactical unit. For other police units named "special task force", see Special Task Force.

Special Task Force
Security simulation at Air Force Base Swartkop
Active1976–present
Country South Africa
AgencySouth African Police Service
TypePolice tactical unit
Role
Part ofSpecialised operations component
Common nameTaakies
AbbreviationSTF
Structure
Operators93 (2021)
Stations
  • Cape Town
  • Durban
  • Pretoria
Commanders
Notable
commanders
  • Major JJ de Swardt
  • Colonel Bert Wandrag
Notables
Significant operation(s)Rhodesia
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