| South African Constabulary | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 1900 - June 1908 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Type | Paramilitary Mounted Infantry |
| Role | Military Police Scouts |
| Size | 10,000 maximum |
| Engagements | Second Boer War Bambatha Rebellion |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Robert Baden-Powell Sam Steele |
The South African Constabulary (SAC) was a paramilitary force set up in 1900 under British Army control to police areas captured from the two independent Boer republics of Transvaal and Orange Free State during the Second Boer War. Its first Inspector-General was Major-General Robert Baden-Powell, later the founder of the worldwide Scout Movement. After hostilities ended in 1902, the two countries became British colonies and the force was disbanded in 1908.