NPA, noun1
In historical contexts. Initial letters of Natal Provincial Administration, the regional government of the former province of Natal. Also attributive.
1970 Daily News 28 MayAllegations in the Provincial Council this week..that terrorists threatening South Africa’s northern borders had been found with the NPA dressing on their wounds.
1990 Natal Witness 12 Apr. (Echo) 2Mayor Mr Mark Cornell has criticised the NPA and the KwaZulu government for not assisting the city council earlier with the refugee issue...Mr Peter Miller said the NPA was not the authority in charge of Edendale Valley.
Initial letters of Natal Provincial Administration, the regional government of the former province of Natal. Also attributive.