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02 National Commissioner’s 13 Arrest and detention of suspects POLICE Message The POLICE magazine is published by 14 EHW the Publications and Broadcast Section of Corporate Communication. 03 New Top Managers HEAD: 17 Flash News CORPORATE COMMUNICATION Maj Gen SA de Beer 04 Passing-out Parade SUB-SECTION HEAD: 18 Viva Fitness INTERNAL PUBLICATIONS Col Linda van den Berg 06 16 Days of Activism 012 393 7075 20 STF and ORS Excellence Awards SUBEDITOR Lt Col Fundiswa Maphanga 08 Typist Bosman retires 012 393 7104 21 Missing Persons JOURNALISTS: Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen 10 WO Mokoena receives a car 012 393 7106 22 Wanted Persons Capt Keitumetse Mmushi 012 393 7138 11 HRU - Excellence Awards Capt Vincent Mukhathi 012 393 7088 12 Tourism safety and security Capt Kgabo Mashamaite 012 393 7151 Capt Ndanduleni Nyambeni 012 393 7279 WO Percy Sepaela 012 393 7108 many others, rests on the shoulders of LAYOUT he 2019/2020 WO Henk Venter hard working men and women in blue. The Tannual Safer COVER Festive Season SAPS has many dedicated police officials who work tirelessly to fight crime directly PHOTOGRAPHER: campaign was WO Theo van Wyk bolstered by a and indirectly. The organisation is grateful 012 393 7103 to all its members for their dedication to 5 000-member LANGUAGE EDITING BY: the SAPS and the country and goes to great Lt Col Ilze-Mari Visagie strong contingent Capt Maurene Claasens lengths to laud members who go above and SAPS POLICE ONLINE: of new recruits beyond the call of duty. Lt Col Johan Heüer 012 393 7030 who joined the [email protected] fight against We recently held awards ceremonies to REPUBLISHING Permission to republish articles crime in the peak of the holiday reward members who went the extra mile contained in the POLICE may be when executing their duties. Members from obtained from the Head: Corporate season. These new constables Communication. The opinions were deployed at various hotspots the Human Resources Utilisation Division expressed in the POLICE are not necessarily those of the Head: around the country to keep tourists, (p 11) and the Special Task Force (p 20), Corporate Communication, his staff or of the POLICE authorities. holidaymakers and citizens safe as well as last year’s annual National Excellence Awards laureate winner (p INDEMNITY (pp 4-5). Contributions, photographs and 10) received tangible appreciation for all other material sent to the POLICE for publication must be accompanied their efforts in their quests to serve and to by a stamped and self-addressed These new police officials also augmented envelope. Contributions are returned the various efforts aimed directly at keeping protect the nation. at the risk of the contributor. The POLICE reserves the right to effect tourists safe, including the joint tourism changes to any contribution. Also paramount to the success of the safety plan spearheaded by the SAPS and COPYRIGHT POLICE the Tourism Department (p 12). The strategy SAPS’s fight against crime is team work. Copyright reserved aims at addressing all crime affecting This month’s Employee Health and Wellness the tourism industry during the festive article on team work (pp 14 -16) is a must- season – when the country welcomes most read for everyone. Together we can do of its guests – and beyond. The plan is to more. proactively deal with all forms of crime that Major General Sally de Beer affect tourism throughout the year to create a safe environment for all people in the @ SAPoliceService country at all times. South African The success of crime-fighting initiatives Police Service such as the Safer Festive Season campaign (SAPS Official Page) and the Tourism Safety Strategy, among www.saps.gov.za 02 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 03

arms from getting back onto the streets, the organisation regularly melts firearms at destruction events. The most recent were held in April and October this year, where 53 MINISTER CELE ANNOUNCES NEW 000 firearms were destroyed.

Our hardworking men and women in blue, have also significantly contributed to the fight against the proliferation TOP MANAGERS of illegal firearms and ammunition. Their efforts in By Captain Vincent Mukhathi roadblocks, intelligence-driven operations, routine stop- Photographs by Captain Ndanduleni Nyambeni and-searches, as well as following up on tip-offs, saw the seizure of numerous, illegal firearms and ammunition that From left to right: Police Minister Bheki Cele flanked by the Deputy Police Minister were destroyed in these events. Cassel Mathale, National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole and Deputy National Commissioner Bonang Mgwenya as he announces the appointments of SAPS top We implore all police officials, especially our members managers who have built a rapport with the community by ensuring good service delivery at community service centres, in Sector Policing and other community-police initiatives, to encourage the public to report persons who illegally have firearms and ammunition in their possession. Taking these NATIONAL COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE guns off the streets means that the criminals’ gun pool becomes smaller, and that will result in a reduction in crime GENERAL KHEHLA JOHN SITOLE perpetrated by using guns.

Many persons or family members of deceased persons who t is common knowledge that the levels of own(ed) firearms considered to have heritage value, are Iviolent crimes in South Africa have reached often reluctant to surrender such firearms to the police. unacceptable levels and is adversely affecting Members on the ground should help us allay these fears by spreading the word that such firearms are carefully the country’s socio-economic stability and selected from the rest and handed over to the South African he Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, Lieutenant General Moeketsi Sempe, a former Free State advancement. Heritage Resources Agency for preservation, as was the announced the appointments of new provincial Provincial Commissioner, was named as the Divisional T Commissioner for Visible Policing. Lieutenant General Sempe case with over 300 firearms at the most recent destruction commissioners and the new Divisional Commissioner The reduction of violence can only be achieved through event. took over from Lieutenant General Sharon Jephta, who retires a sustainable integrated multi-disciplinary approach of Visible Policing at the Government Communication at the end of 2019. which includes law enforcement, social workers, schools, The 10th of December also marked the end of the and Information System (GCIS)’s Head Office in government in its entirety, the private sector, non- commemoration of the 16 Days for No Violence Against on 12 December 2019. Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, former from the Directorate for Priority Investigations, was appointed as the governmental organisations, and the citizens of South Women and Children campaign, which had begun on the Provincial Commissioner for the Western Cape. The Western Africa. 25th of November. This scourge must be fought every single Briefing the media, General Cele highlighted that the Cape has been without a permanent provincial commissioner day of the year – not just during annual campaigns and on appointments of the top managers had been made following since Lieutenant Khombinkosi Jula was transferred to Gun violence, in particular, is rife in the country. Though extensive consultation and in line with the SAPS’s Turnaround commemoration days. KwaZulu-Natal in August 2019. this is a global phenomenon, in a recent global study South Vision, which aimed at responding to the SAPS’s core mandate th of preventing, combating and investigating crime to ensure that Africa ranked 12 on a list of countries with the highest We need to come together as a country, to eliminate gender- Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, who has more than 31 years’ the people of South Africa are and feel safe as enshrined in the rate of death’s involving guns. Echoing this, our most recent based violence through implementing multidisciplinary, service, was appointed as the Provincial Commissioner for Constitution. crime statistics show that guns are the leading cause of social change projects that will impart gender-parity values North West. murder in the country. and non-violent conflict resolution skills to society. We, as “These permanent appointments will provide structure, the criminal justice system, must perform our respective Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, formerly the enhanced accountability, as well as command and control in the Research, the world over, has found that the most effective duties to the best of our ability so that victims can report Provincial Commissioner of the North West Province, was respective division and provinces to ensure that the SAPS, as an way of curbing gun violence is firstly, by enforcing strict abuse freely with the knowledge that they will be protected appointed the Provincial Commissioner for Free State. organisation, works toward a common goal – ‘journeying to a gun control measures and secondly, by recovering and and justice will be served. safer South Africa’,” said General Cele. destroying illegal and unwanted firearms. Therefore, the The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, Minister has declared a firearm amnesty period between told the media that the due processes were followed with these That is what we need to enable us to rid this country of not He further said that he was confident that the new managers senior appointments, that there was complete fairness and 1 December 2019 until 31 May 2020 to afford persons only violence against women and children, but of all forms would help the SAPS turn the tide against crime and ensure transparency, and that the premiers of the provinces where new an opportunity to hand in unwanted or illegal firearms of violence and other social ills. We will build a South Africa that zizojika izinto. “We trust that the new management team provincial commissioners were appointed, had been consulted and ammunition in their possession – without fear of where all are and feel safe. will add tremendous value toward achieving our service first, as mandated. prosecution. delivery agreement to ensure that the people of South Africa We will instil a sense of selfless and patriotic service are and feel safe,” said General Cele. General Cele indicated that the appointments of these senior The only way to reduce criminals’ access to firearms and among all our employees. managers would come into effect on 2 January 2020. “I am ammunition, is for people to surrender them to the police Minister Cele stressed that these appointments would satisfy confident that the changes and appointments made will add for destruction. The SAPS’s Firearm Amnesty campaigns the requirements of the Turnaround Vision in order to build tremendous value to our efforts of preventing and combating have proven successful over the years. To date, 122 202 a professional and capable SAPS based on transformation, crime nationally,” he said. guns and 1.8 million rounds of ammunition have been resource management and compliance with the fundamental recovered through amnesty drives. To prevent these principles of policing.

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PASSING-OUT PARADE NEW CONSTABLES READY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC

By Capt Vincent Mukhathi Photographs by Capt Ndanduleni Nyambeni

he Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, Tofficiated the passing-out parade of new constables to start their journey of serving the people of South Africa. It was held at the SAPS Tshwane Academy on 13 December 2019.

The new constables were greeted with loud applause and ululation as they stepped onto the academy’s field to parade and receive their marching orders from Minister Cele.

In his welcoming speech, the National Commissioner for the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, emphasised that the passing out of more than 5 000 recruits who had successfully completed the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, would boost the current number of personnel so that the organisation could serve and protect the citizens with distinction.

“The addition of [these] recruits will complement our current personnel and ensure that we strengthen frontline policing and heed the call of the people of South Africa for a police service that is professional and effective,” said General Sitole. Police Minister General Bheki Cele inspecting the parade during the passing-out parade ceremony. He also warned new recruits to stay alert and vigilant as police officials performing their duties faced dangerous situations and ruthless criminals. they were wearing when they were sexually violated. Victims integrity and do not succumb to the temptation of corruption. Giving his marching orders, General Cele told the new recruits “Always remember to be vigilant and abide by basic safety and of gender-based violence should not fear coming to you for You will be caught and you will change [from wearing this blue] to make sure that they were feared by criminals. “When you SAPS’s regulations on and off duty, as your safety is of utmost help. You are their first point of call after a tragic ordeal, so uniform to orange overalls,” said Minister Cele. engage with criminals, the last person left standing, must be importance. In addition to this, you must take care of your treat them with dignity. Your duty is to protect and serve with the officer. Criminals must have sleepless nights when they mental, spiritual, and physical wellness to be able to fight crime professionalism and compassion at all times,” said General General Cele did not hold back when he called on the new think of you. They must sweat and stress knowing that the effectively,” said General Sitole. Cele. constables to use their firearms to protect themselves and the SAPS is now 5 000 officers stronger. Criminals must not have public. peace,” he said. In his remarks, General Cele reminded the new officers about General Cele also warned the new police officers not to give the importance and responsibility of policing matters related to in to the temptation of working with criminals and committing “We have given you the tools of your trade. No officer should Soon after the parade it was time for the new constables gender-based violence. crime. die at the hands of criminals with a gun in his or her hand. to catch up with their families and friends after months of You must protect your lives and that of your fellow officers. gruelling training and learning, before their deployment across “As you go out there to serve and protect, I am ordering you “There is [probably] a group of criminals with ugly hearts out You must use those firearms within the ambit of law. The law the country. to walk the extra mile in protecting women and children in there that is already planning and plotting ways to make you allows you to defend the public out there, but also to defend your communities. You have no business asking women what fall. Do not allow yourselves to be trapped and fall in the hands yourselves,” said General Cele. of criminals. Always have a high level of self-discipline and 06 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 07

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

that the SAPS was committed to responding swiftly to DEPUTY MINISTER MATHALE URGES COMMUNITY incidents of gender-based violence and bringing the perpetrators to book.

Lieutenant General Mawela warned against the bad habit of TO EXPOSE ABUSERS people finding “alternative” ways of dealing with violence instead of reporting abusers to the police, because abusers By Capt Kgabo Mashamaite do not stop unless they are brought to book. He further Photographs by Capt Kgabo Mashamaite assured the community that no police officer would turn away a victim of gender-based violence with advice to “seek alternatives”.

The Chief Executive Officer of the MeMeza Shout Crime Prevention Project, Ms Thuli Mthethwa, having been a victim of gender-based violence herself, encouraged the vulnerable section of the community to use the Memeza device to save their lives.

She explained that the MeMeza Shout Crime Prevention Project, was a personal alarm to use when your safety was threatened. The project was launched in 2012 by the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, and the Department of Community Safety as a provincial project to fight gender- based violence, especially rape.

Dr Mveleli Qwede, better known as “Dr Love” demonstrating to the “The project’s pilot, in the Honeydew Cluster [now Gauteng community on the effective usage of the personal alarm. West District] through the provincial community policing he Mamelodi East community converged and that the vulnerable in our society will no longer live in structure, garnered amazing results, which led to the fear of being abused,” said Deputy Minister Mathale. national implementation,” said Ms Mthethwa. Dr Mveleli Tat the Stanza Bopape Community Centre to Cwede, better known as Dr Love, demonstrated how to use conditioning of the minds of boys to respect their female witness the launch of the 16 Days of Activism “We should also play an active role by isolating criminals the personal alarm when under threat. counterparts and understand that women empowerment for No Violence Against Women and Children within our neighbourhoods and turn them in to the police. is not about overlooking males, but about redressing past campaign, hosted by the Deputy Minister of Only we can ensure that gender-based violence becomes a The Provincial Community Policing Forum (CPF)’s Board imbalances that put women at a disadvantage. Police, Mr Cassel Mathale, and the Memeza thing of the past,” concluded Deputy Minister Mathale. Chairperson, Mr Thokozani Masilela, urged the community to protect the vulnerable, especially the elderly, in their The Mamelodi CPF received reflectors, torches and two-way Shout Community Safety Project, on 2 December communities. He also implored traditional healers to stop radios to enable them to effectively fight crime over the 2019. The MEC for Community Safety in Gauteng, Ms Faith Mazibuko, told community members, especially women and assisting criminals who go to them asking for protection to festive season. children, to take a firm stand against gender-based violence carry out their criminal acts, and to rather report them to The campaign aimed at engaging with community members, by reporting all acts of violence to the police. She strongly the police immediately. especially vulnerable groups, to guide them on the steps urged women in abusive relationships to simply walk away they should take when confronted with violence and to urge to avoid death at the hands of their abusers. Various community structures demonstrated their solidarity them to work with the government, particularly the SAPS, to with the aim of rooting out gender-based violence within end the scourge of gender-based violence. The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Gauteng, their communities. Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, assured the community In his keynote address, Deputy Minister Mathale reminded Representing the traditional authority in Mamelodi, Inkosi the community that they had the power to eradicate gender- Lucas Mahlangu ka Nzunza, urged the community to report based violence. “We must teach our children good morals all forms of violence. “We need to extend this campaign from a young age so they can coexist and not become a beyond 16 days to the entire year. Maybe then people violent nation. We can do so by encouraging boys to respect would realise that abuse is a serious crime with dire girls and protect them from abuse,” he said. consequences,” he said.

Deputy Minister Mathale also urged the community Inkosi Lucas Mahlangu ka Nzunza said that it seemed to discourage the youth from using drugs and other that the country was raising an angry nation. He lamented substances, because these were often the root cause of the recent spate of rape and murder of young women by gender-based violence. their intimate partners. “We understand that men face challenges, especially in marriage – but they should seek The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Elias Mawela with the Memeza He further called on the community, faith-based help, not abuse,” he said. Shout Community Safety Project and the Civilian Secretariat for Police organisations and other community structures to unite in representatives handing over crime fighting equipment to the Mamelodi East Community Policing Forum Chairperson, Mr Eric Mnguni. fighting gender-based violence. “We should declare, now, iNkosi Lucas Mahlangu from the Nzunza Tribal Office accompanied by the Ward Speaking on behalf of faith-based organisations in the that our community will no longer be terrorised by criminals Councillor Seabelo Marishane addressing members of the community. Mamelodi East area, Pastor Rabroko emphasised the 08 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 09

and watch while staff from the financial office counted out well as for several Deputy Ministers and various sections at the money in your presence. At that stage, Patta earned a Head Office. AFTER MORE THAN 46 YEARS’ LOYAL SERVICE, mere R96,00 per month. She served under 14 Generals and Commissioners of the CHIEF TYPIST PATTA BOSMAN, RETIRES It was while she worked with the applications for SAP and SAPS, namely Generals GJ Joubert, TJ Crous, GL By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen recruitment that she met Johan Bosman, but at first she Prinsloo, MCW Geldenhuys, PJ Coetzee, HG de Witt, JG van Photographs by WO Theo van Wyk was not impressed by him at all. He used to pester her and der Merwe, JG Fivaz, JS Selebi, BH Cele, MV Phiyega, KJ sometimes left a chocolate or two where she would find it. Phahlane, L Mothiba and KJ Sitole. Of course, the other typists would tease her to no end about being so indifferent to her amorous suitor. But Johan’s Patta served as secretary at many forums and did the layout determination paid off and Patta eventually relented, they of the small magazine, ‘Tussen ons’. She was also an official became a couple and it was not too long before she became for the SAPS Athletic Championships and SAPS Fitness Mrs Bosman. Championships for many years.

In 1976 Patta was transferred to the Typing Pool and in The SAPS will definitely miss this go-getter lady, as she 1985, she was promoted to the post of Chief Typist. As Chief starts a new chapter in her life. Typist, she had 25 typists working under her command. The first computers in the SAP were installed at the Record Patta Bosman, the SAPS thanks you for your many years of Section (now Terminations) and Patta was the first typist in dedication, loyal and outstanding service, and we wish you the SAP who went on a computer course (Wang). only the best for your future. Patta also did relay services at the offices of Prime Minister BJ Vorster and Ministers Kruger, Le Grange and Wessels, as

t the end of November 2019, Chief Typist She attended Vaalwater Primary School and Nylstroom High APatta Bosman, retired after 46 years, 10 School. She received a book prize for being the best pupil months and 15 days of serving the SAPS. in her standard every year of her school career. When she matriculated, Patta received a certificate for 100% school attendance for 12 years. She was appointed as a typist at the Department of Police (now SAPS) Head Office Records centre on 15 January 1973. This dedication and loyalty served her well, as she has Besides carrying out her usual everyday functions at the always taken her work very seriously. She says that the Records Centre, Patta would type a list of the number of SAPS gave her many opportunities to evolve and grow in her personnel at the office, the number of members who went career and also as an individual. She will always consider on pension, who were medically unfit and who resigned, for the SAPS her second family. She served under 14 Generals, Commissioners and Acting National the entire South African Police – every Friday. Commissioners of the SAP and SAPS, namely Generals GJ Joubert, TJ Crous, Patta recalls how the Head Offices personnel were paid Her dedication to everything she does, stems from in cash at the end of each month. There were long queues childhood. Patta grew up on a farm in Limpopo and has an GL Prinsloo, MCW Geldenhuys, PJ Coetzee, HG de Witt, JG van der Merwe, JG where you had to wait for your turn to receive your envelope excellent command of Northern Sotho, Pedi and Shangaan. Fivaz, JS Selebi, BH Cele, MV Phiyega, KJ Phahlane, L Mothiba and KJ Sitole. 10 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 11

TH THE SAPS’S 6 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS SAPS MEMBERS HONOURED AT LAUREATE WINNER RECEIVES A BRAND NEW TOYOTA C-HR HRU EXCELLENCE AWARDS Capt Vincent Mukhathi Compiled by Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photographs by WO Theo van Wyk Photographs by WO Theo van Wyk

aptain William Leballo was named the Disability CPerson of the Year at the Human Resource Utilisation (HRU) Excellence Awards ceremony held at the SAPS Tshwane Academy on 6 December 2019.

He is an enthusiastic employee stationed at HRU’s Equity Section. He proposed that 5% of vacant posts be ring-fenced for persons with disabilities, which has helped the SAPS make progress in its goal to have members with disabilities constitute 2% of the workforce as required by the Employment Act.

Captain Leballo was instrumental in establishing a partnership with the Association of Persons with Disabilities to create a pool from which the SAPS could recruit. His dynamic leadership skills undoubtedly enabled him to hold stakeholders in the Job Access Task Team accountable in order to create a barrier-free working environment for members with disabilities. Major General Joy Motubatsi handing over a trophy, gift and certificate to He is an integral member of the Head Office inspection team and Captain William Leballo who was named the Disability Person of the Year. conducts Employment Equity inspections in all nine provinces in order to ensure that the SAPS fully complies with the Act. Lieutenant General Mgwenya hands over the keys to the Toyota C-HR to the Awards and certificates of commendation were 2019 National Excellence Awards Laureate winner, D/WO Mokoena while presented to the winners in the following general representatives of the sponsor, Old Mutual watches on. In her keynote address, the Divisional Commissioner for categories: Personnel Management and HRU, Lieutenant General Lineo Ntshiea, stressed that members deserved to be honoured Administration Employee of the Year Level 1-4, for their great contributions in ensuring that the organisation Warrant Officer Mokoena, last year’s brightest star, was Food Service Aid - Mr Masekwameng he South African Police Service’s 6th National fulfilled its Constitutional mandate. TExcellence Awards Laureate Winner, Detective voted the Laureate winner by an overwhelming majority of delegates. His performance epitomises the character of Administration Employee of the Year Level 5-7, Warrant Officer Tlala John Mokoena, was rewarded “Today, we have an opportunity to honour, recognise and those for whom policing is a calling. Senior Personnel Officer PG Leaka with inter alia a promotion from the rank of reward members for excelling in their duties because we are all cognisant that the SAPS would not have been successful Constable to Warrant Officer, a new Toyota C-HR and He is a 2nd time winner of the National Commissioner’s Administration Employee of the Year Level 8-12, in fighting crime without your contributions and dedication R20 000 at the 2019 Awards Ceremony which was Special Award. This time, he received the award for having Colonel F Rossouw in supporting our operational environments,” said Lieutenant brought to book six serial rapists who were sentenced to held in White River, Mpumalanga on 24 January 2019. General Ntshiea. Administration Team of the Year, Recruitment and a combined 17 life sentences and more than 800 years’ Staffing Section imprisonment. On 17 December 2019 the brand new Toyota C-HR was She then congratulated the winners and nominees for the officially handed over to Detective Warrant Officer Mokoena hard work and dedication they had displayed in the 2018/2019 Secretary of the Year, Secretary N Mbonelwa Describing his emotions when announced as the Laureate at Hatfield Toyota in Pretoria. The sponsor, Old Mutual, was financial year. represented by their National Key Accounts Manager, Mr winner, Warrant Officer Mokoena said: “It was a moment Person Living with Disability of the Year, of shock and disbelief. Investigating serial rapists takes a Ntuli. Mr Ntuli and Lieutenant General Bonang Mgwenya “You have gone beyond the call Captain W Leballo lot of time away from loved ones and I am happy that my officially handed the keys of the car to Warrant Officer of duty and I salute you all for sacrifice has been rewarded. I am also grateful for my wife’s Mokoena. that. Be an inspiration to your Woman of the Year, and colleagues’ constant support, which helped me achieve colleagues and everyone you will Personnel Officer TV Moni this.” Lieutenant General Mgwenya expressed appreciation meet on the path of life so that Man of the Year, to Warrant Officer Mokoena for his patience during the they can also aspire to become Motivating others, Warrant Officer Mokoena said: “God gave Senior Personnel Officer MP Matlhatlha internal processes. “In the SAPS we believe in clean the best they can be,” she said. corporate governance, hence both the SAPS and Old Mutual us talent and this recognition comes from Him. This is my Sportswoman of the Year, ensured that there was compliance in terms of the internal time and your time will follow. We all possess the same Senior Personnel Officer MIH Letageng processes, prior to handing over the vehicle”, she said. potential which only needs to be tapped into.” Divisional Commissioner Lieutenant General Lineo Ntshiea speaking at the Excellence Awards. Sportsman of the Year, Personnel Officer ML Ngoetjana 12 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 13 SAPS PRIORITISES INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF SUSPECTS TOURIST SAFETY AND SECURITY By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen By Capt Vincent Mukhathi Photographs by WO Theo van Wyk Photographs by Capt Ndanduleni Nyambeni he National Commissioner of the SAPS, General o is innocent; or is probably guilty, but is a child or an adult and there From left to right: CEO of Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Mr Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole, Police Minister TSitole, recently reiterated certain principles that o General Bheki Cele, Minister of Tourism MS Mamaloko Kubayi-Ngubane and the Tourism Department’s Director-General, Mr Victor Tharage, unveiling the Tourism govern the arrest and detention of persons and, once is reason to believe that the person will attend his/her Safety Strategy during a media briefing held at the GCIS’s, Head Office. trial since he/she has a fixed address and is a learner or again, explained how such principles had to be applied student at a school or other training institution or has a in practice. job and may therefore be released on bail or on a written warning (SAPS 496) without the further investigation being General Sitole said that it came to his attention that certain jeopardised. commanders were issuing unlawful instructions relating to the arrest and detention of suspects. Such instructions resulted in civil claims 6. Instructions requiring members to arrest persons for serious offences, even though against the SAPS by persons who were either unlawfully arrested or such offences were committed in circumstances where the person acted in what unlawfully detained, and resulted in the SAPS being ordered to pay appeared to be, self-defence or private defence and where there is reason to believe millions of Rands in compensation to such persons. General Sitole that the suspect will attend his/her trial since he/she has a fixed address and is a stated that this situation was totally unacceptable and that it had to stop learner or student at a school or other training institution or has a job and that it is immediately. unlikely to interfere with the further investigation and that the investigation may be completed and the docket referred to the public prosecutor to issue a summons he Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele and “Besides working with the Department of Tourism, we, as the SAPS, The following are examples of such instructions: in terms of section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977), to Tthe Minister of Tourism, Ms Mamaloko Kubayi- are rolling out our Safer Festive Season Plan that was launched ensure his or her presence at the trial. Ngubane, recently announced a bold, joint tourism in October in Umlazi. One focus point will be along the coastal 1. Setting targets requiring members to effect a certain number of arrests during provinces. We want to work hard in terms of preventing attacks on safety plan to be effected over the 2019 festive season a certain period of time. Such instructions force a member to arrest 7. Instructions requiring members to wait until the middle of the night (for no apparent tourists. The new constables will be unleashed and some will be persons for petty offences in order to achieve the set target. This and in future, to ensure the safety of tourists in South reason other than to humiliate the suspect) before arresting the suspect in his deployed at tourism hotspots [to aide this],” said Minister General effectively cancels the discretion of a member to decide not to or her house for a serious offence in circumstances in which the whereabouts of Africa. Cele. arrest in a particular case (where it would have been perfectly the suspect are well known and the suspect has a fixed address or a job and the appropriate to issue a written notice (J534) to the offender, for investigation may be completed and the docket referred to the public prosecutor to This follows the SAPS and Tourism Department signing a The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, example). issue a summons in terms of section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate toward the outlined short and long-term plans to respond to the crime 51 of 1977). common goal of addressing crime that was affecting the tourism affecting tourism. 2. Instructions requiring members to arrest persons for minor offences in respect industry, as well as ensuring the safety of tourists in the country. of which a police official has no power to arrest. A typical example of such 8. Food to persons who are detained in police cells are in many circumstances provided “We have introduced a special stabilisation action plan for an instruction, is a general instruction that persons should be by clubs or institutions managed by personnel at stations. Any attempt to increase Minister Kubayi-Ngubane explained that the safety strategy had immediate response. We have increased police visibility at all the arrested for common assault, even if – the number of persons so detained through unnecessary arrest, will be regarded as been developed in close consultation with tourism stakeholders hotspot areas. We have assembled a task team that will specifically serious misconduct. and the SAPS in order to be proactive in tackling criminal activities look into the immediate response of investigating crimes against o no warrant of arrest was issued affecting tourism. tourists, and we are aiming at having a prosecution team dedicated o the incidents of assault were not committed in the Any instructions such as the above, or of a similar nature, are hereby to dealing with crimes against tourism,” said General Sitole. presence of the member withdrawn with immediate effect. “Accordingly, we have crafted a workable tourism safety plan, with o the incidents of assault did not take place during a proactive preventative measures for potential incidents, responsive General Sitole also announced the establishment of a tourism domestic violence incident and the member had reason to Provincial Commissioners, District Commissioners (Cluster measures that will ensure quick operational responses, and, most police wing as one of the long-term measures to address safety believe that the victim will be in danger of imminent harm Commanders), Station and Unit Commanders must thoroughly study and apply importantly, an aftercare programme that focuses on measures to and security in the tourism industry. if the perpetrator is not arrested. the content of the letter with reference 1/1/4/1 circulated on 2019-11-26 (Instructions facilitate and provide victim support after an incident has occurred,” relating to arrest and detention of suspects) and will be held personally said Minister Kubayi-Ngubane. “We are now working on the establishment of the Tourism Reserve 3. Instructions requiring members to arrest a person purely for the purpose of taking a responsible to ensure that these instructions are complied with. Police Service, which will be under the SAPS. We are going to start warning statement. She also emphasised that the collaborative efforts between the by training tourist monitors in policing with the same skills of our Failure to comply with these instructions must be regarded as serious SAPS and the Tourism Department would ensure safety in the police reservists and, where necessary, equip them to respond to 4. Instructions requiring members to arrest persons for shoplifting simply because misconduct and members and commanders who refuse to comply with tourism sector. various crimes,” he said. the shop owner or security office insists on the arrest. Such an instruction these instructions, must be held personally liable for any compensation requires the member to arrest and detain the suspect, even that the SAPS is ordered to pay as a result thereof. “Dealing decisively with the safety of our tourists, will ensure that The CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Mr though the suspect may be a child or an adult who has a fixed South Africa remains a destination of choice. [We are] committed to Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, praised the SAPS and Tourism Department address and who is a learner or a student at a training institution Losses that the SAPS suffers as a result of an employee failing to comply with these bringing more partners into the fight against crime, in general, and for devising the tourism safety plan. or has a job. In such a case there is no reason whatsoever why the instructions, will in terms of National Instruction 25 of 2019 (Management of Civil Claims in tourism in particular. We are certain that with this plan, our guests suspect’s details cannot be taken, the investigation completed, the the South African Police Service), be recovered from that employee. and South Africans travelling [within the country] will also have a “We are fully behind these preventative interventions in the docket referred to the public prosecutor and the public prosecutor pleasant time visiting our various attractions until their safe return interests of protecting tourists. Today is a great day for tourism. be requested to issue a summons in terms of section 54 of the Any attempt by any member to use this Instruction as an excuse not to home,” said Minister Kubayi-Ngubane. Having a government that responds to a dire issue that hampers Criminal Procedure Act, 1977, to ensure the presence of the perform his or her functions and duties in a proper manner, must be tourists’ arrivals is a huge step forward for the tourism industry. I perpetrator at the trial. regarded as a very serious matter and appropriate disciplinary steps General Cele highlighted that the MoU was more focused on would like to thank you for your commitment and coming into this must be taken against such a member. preventative rather than reactive measures needed in all nine space,” said Mr Tshivhengwa. 5. Instructions requiring members to detain arrested suspects for a period of 48 hours provinces. He also pointed out that the SAPS was implementing and thereafter to take them to court, irrespective of whether preliminary inquiries Enquiries about these instructions may be directed to Maj Gen E Groenewald on its festive season strategy with a special focus on the coastal indicated that the suspect – 012 393 7068 or Brig P Nienaber on 012 393 7060. provinces and Mpumalanga. 14 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 EHW EHW DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 15

THE SPRINGBOKS BENEFITTED FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION The All Blacks abide by 15 principles and the Family and By implementing the below mentioned principles the teams you are involved OF PRINCIPLES THE NEW ZEALAND RUGBY TEAM ABIDE BY Relationship Desk would like to challenge you to realise in can gain too. the potential of the teams you form part of (whether it is The principles are operationalised in the form of twelve (12) a relationship with yourself; a husband and wife team; a AND SO CAN TEAMS IN 2020!!! New Year’s resolutions for you to apply to the various teams parent and child team; a family team or a management or you find yourself in: manager and colleague team) by practicing these principles one by one as New Year’s resolutions. · JANUARY: PLAY WITH PURPOSE - Ask ‘Why?’: Mastering Use December and January for introspection and to how to play rugby is just part of the equation for celebrate the New Year’s resolutions you have achieved success. Good skills can be ineffective if you do not in 2019 and to share your personal and professional New know what you are trying to achieve. The All Blacks are all Year’s resolutions for 2020 with your partner, child or family on the same page and this helps to form a team out of a as well as your work team to allow them to help you achieve group of individuals. Understand the shared goals. it. · FEBRUARY: EMBRACE EXPECTATIONS - Aim for the highest cloud. BUT DID THE SPRINGBOKS REALLY BENEFIT FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL Targeting back to back titles shows that the All BLACK PRINCIPLES? Blacks certainly did not limit their horizons when it came to deciding what they set out to achieve. Ireland’s very successful Kiwi coach, Joe Schmidt was Setting personal goals and team targets is part of what drives schooled in the New Zealand professional structures. improvement. DREAM BIG. He transferred that thinking to Ireland and implemented very similar structures and forged a very strong working · MARCH: KNOW THYSELF - Keep it real. The All Blacks relationship with the four provinces. know that the real competition is with yourself when it comes to developing as a player. Be honest Rassie Erasmus, as Director of Rugby for Munster, worked about your progress, performance and effort closely with Schmidt and he experienced first-hand the levels if you want to become a better player. Ask benefits of the Irish system, both for country and for yourself, could I do more? province. · APRIL: PASS THE BALL - Leaders Create Leaders. In rugby the He knew that this working system thinking could be captain is just one leader on the field. Successful transferred to South Africa’s four franchises teams, like the All Blacks, have leaders throughout and also the two PRO14 franchises with adaptations, because their ranks. Take responsibility. South Africa is not Ireland; nor is it New Zealand. · MAY: CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT - Leaders are Teachers. The rugby coaching and management principles applied by Coaches want hungry players. Players who want Schmidt and All Blacks coach are consistent to learn and develop their game, who constantly Sport and Industrial Psychologist Janko Kotze points out that TEAMS CAN LEARN with Erasmus’s. Erasmus believes that there has to be greater strive to improve. However, it does not mean it is A LOT from the New Zealand national rugby team, commonly known as the alignment with his national set up and the six main professional solely the coach’s responsibility to teach. The All coaches in the country. Blacks actively encourage players to share and ALL BLACKS who won the Rugby World Cups in 2011 and 2015, as well as the mentor each other while maintaining a competitive There needs to be a vision around how best to improve South African rugby environment. Help others improve. inaugural tournament in 1987. as a collective and this doesn’t mean every team playing a similar pattern or being a clone of the other. The collective · JUNE: ONLY A PLAYER WITH CHARACTER WILL DO. You want he talks about is intellectually, where coaches brainstorm and to enhance your team by adding talented players, strategise together and where the four Super Rugby and two but that does not mean that any talented player They have a 77% winning record in test match rugby, and New Zealand competes with Argentina, Australia and South PRO14 coaches are actively and operationally a part of that will do. The All Blacks are very much a team first are the only international men’s side with a winning record Africa in . The All Blacks have won the trophy bigger South African picture. and look to find individuals who have the right against every opponent. Since their international debut in sixteen times in the competition’s 23-year history. New Zealand has character. You can develop talent, but you cannot change 1903, they have played test matches against 19 nations, of which 12 have completed a tour four times – 1978, 2005, 2008 He also knows that a national squad is only as strong as the competition character. never won a game against the All Blacks. and 2010. The All Blacks have been named the World Rugby Team of structure and franchise environment from which those players are chosen. the Year, 10 times since the award was created in 2001,[3] and an All Black If he can contribute to making the franchise environment · JULY: BE A GOOD ANCESTOR - PLANT TREES YOU’LL NEVER SEE. They have also played against three multinational all-star teams, losing only has won the World Rugby Player of the Year award ten times over during stronger from a rugby intellectual position, then those The All Blacks often speak of their responsibility to eight of 45 matches. Since the introduction of the World Rugby the same period. Fifteen former All Blacks have been inducted into the six franchise coaches will naturally make their national protect and enhance the reputation of the team for Rankings in 2003, New Zealand has held the number one ranking International Rugby Hall of Fame ETC. environment stronger. Erasmus and his team have consequently been as long as they are chosen to wear the shirt and to longer than all other teams combined.[2] The All Blacks jointly hold https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand_national_ on the road as Erasmus actively worked on an on-field player blueprint that leave it in a better place for the player who follows the record for the most consecutive test match wins for a rugby_union_team finally speaks to the collective of South African rugby. them. It is not about personal glory, it is about the team. Play tier one ranked nation, along with England. https://www.sport24.co.za/Columnists/MarkKeohane/how- for the name on the front of the shirt, not the back. rassie-plans-to-realign-sa-rugby-20180111 16 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 17 FLASH NEWS EHW

· AUGUST: TRAIN TO WIN - Practice under pressure. there is still history to be made. Build your legacy. Commentators say the difference between the All https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/ Blacks and other teams is their ability to perform downloads/default/All-blacks-Poster_01.pdf FESTIVE SEASON OPERATIONS under pressure. Training lays the foundations of success, but there is always a balance to be struck in training between TURN THE TIDE AGAINST DRUGS President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote the following on 2019-11- skill development and pressurised game scenarios. Do the By Internal Communication extra work to make the difference. 04 From the Desk of the Presedent: “As we held our breath on Saturday and awaited the final whistle, we momentarily forgot our woes. And now, our sails swelled by the wind · SEPTEMBER: RITUALISE TO ACTUALIZE - CREATE A CULTURE. Operations play vital roles in shutting down drug Alleged drug dealer nabbed during of victory, our pride must not deflate, our euphoria must Teams could copy the All Blacks approach to the laboratories festive season operations game wholesale, but that is not what makes the not dissipate and our optimism must endure. Let the goodwill brought by our success at inspire us to put our collective shoulder New Zealand team winners. Their team culture Several major drug laboratories worth millions of rands Festive Season operations held in is based on their heritage as a nation and rugby to the wheel as we confront our economic, political and social challenges together – and overcome them. have been shut down, drugs and money recovered, and the Humansdorp Cluster resulted in team, which is unique to them. It represents who suspects arrested in various areas including in Gauteng, the arrests of 86 suspects over one they are, which is why it works for them. Build a As said: “We can achieve anything if we work Western Cape, Free State and Mpumalanga as part of Safer weekend. culture based on your collective values. together as one.” Festive Season Operation. Resolutions are not for the faint of heart, but if you stick to Nine police stations in the · OCTOBER: INVENT YOUR OWN LANGUAGE - Sing your world them you will reap the benefits all year long.Now it is entirely During a multi disciplinary intelligence driven operation Humansdorp Cluster conducted into existence. Rugby is known for its sense of up to you to make the best of the pages in your book and make history! We members of the SAPS Crime Intelligence, Crime Detection several operations from roadblocks to visiting of taverns to community both on and off the field.To succeed as a wish you all the best in doing so and a very Happy New Year! and the Hawks descended on identified houses in some monitor compliance with the laws. team you must work together and from these shared experiences instances at small farms. will come a vocabulary and set of beliefs. Find your The SAPS’s social workers render an occupational social work service based A 22-year-old man, was among 86 people that were common bonds. on the following objectives: In some of the arrests police teams simultaneously raided arrested for crimes ranging from drunk and disorderly to two houses in the Kiblerpark and Forrest Hill areas South of robbery aggravating in the Cluster. This figure excludes · NOVEMBER: GO FOR THE GAP - When you’re on top of your game, · Enhancement of individual wellness (e.g. capacitating . motorists that were fined for various traffic offenses. change your game: The All Blacks are always looking employees to deal with challenges in the best at ways to test themselves, even Dan Carter possible way) Both houses were positively connected to the farm after After the police executed a search warrant in one of the admitted that he took the last conversion of his · Enhancement of organisational wellness (e.g. ensuring drugs, chemicals and substantial amounts of money were houses in Twee Riviere, Joubertina. Illicit drugs ranging international career with his right foot, because he that professional relations exist between found in both houses. from dagga to mandrax were seized from the premises. had never scored with his weaker foot. Constantly employees, colleagues, teams and commanders) strive to improve. · Ensuring dynamic work-life balance and productivity (focus Others stemmed from arrests and Humansdorp Cluster Commander, Brigadier John Lebok on family vs work life). recoveries made in Middleburg in said: “These operations are ongoing, and these efforts are to · DECEMBER: SACRIFICE - Find something you would die Mpumalanga as well as Diepkloof ensure that police exert the authority of the state.” for and give your life to it. After every game Richie outside Johannesburg. The arrest McCaw writes ‘start again’ in his training journal. of the latest two suspects brings #TurningTheTideAgainstCrime As a group the All Blacks do not tolerate poor performances and the number of suspects arrested as individuals they strive to maintain the highest standards in all in connection with all of these drug aspects of the sport. Good is not good enough. operations to 11 at the time of writing. · SWEEP THE SHEDS - Never be too big to do the small things. Rugby is a team sport and everyone needs to contribute on and off the field. Richie McCaw might be considered a legend of the game, but he and other well-known names are just ‘one of the boys Weekend operations see over 960 suspects arrested for various offences who clean the sheds’ [changing rooms] after every game. Stay grounded. Police in Pretoria Moot over the weekend operationalised These arrests relating to drug-dealing form part of over information of a delivery of a drug consignment. 960 arrests that were effected over one weekend as the · STAY CALM WHEN THE HEAT IS ON - Control your attention. In safer festive season operations across Gauteng gained games where opponents have run them close, the A 34-year old man was immediately arrested after 12 momentum. All Blacks have been able to make the decisions Should you require interventions in this regard, you are packets of drugs suspected to be Methcathinone (CAT) plus under pressure that have won them the match. welcome to contact Social Work Services at 079 880 an undisclosed amount of cash were found in the driver’s The suspects were arrested for various crimes varying from Decision making is a tough skill to learn and only 5966/012 393 5472 or liaise with any of the SAPS’s Family possession. vehicle theft, possession of stolen develops over time but staying calm when the heat is on is and Relationship Desk members: vehicles, illegal firearms, reckless a big step in the right direction. In a parallel operation in Johannesburg District, a 33-year and negligent driving, attempted · Lt Col Kleingeld at 012 393 5192 and kleingeldc@ old suspect was arrested also in possession of drugs. murder, murder, attempted house · WRITE YOUR LEGACY - THIS IS YOUR TIME. The All Blacks gift saps.gov.za; Still in a drug-related arrest in Fochville in the West Rand break in, assault with intention to of a book featuring shirts from legendary teams · Capt MV Nkosi at 012 393 5244 and NkosiViolet@ District, police uncovered an illegal drug laboratory, after cause grievous bodily harm, and which is given to each new player which includes saps.gov.za; K9 members found containers in a garage with chemicals. A other serious crimes. blank pages for them to fill. It sends a powerful · Capt LK Mahlase at 012 393 5187 and MahlaseL2@ man was arrested while a second suspect believed to be the message that regardless of what has gone before saps.gov.za. farm owner is sought. #SaferFestiveSeason#ZizojikaIzinto 18 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 19

SAPS NATIONAL FITNESS CONVENTION TO IMPROVE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS By Internal Communication

arious role players converged at the SAPS VAcademy Tshwane to probe and investigate the need to come up with an effective fitness strategy, review current fitness policy and reinforce the importance of physical training for the employees.

“The National Fitness Convention is aimed at addressing the challenges that were experienced during the implementation and maintenance of the current SAPS Physical Maintenance Policy,” said the Section Head: Sport and Recreation Management, Brigadier Letsebe Mohlamonyane.

Furthermore, the delegates would contribute to the compilation of the fitness strategy that will ensure Numerous stakeholders including representatives from effective and accountable implementation of fitness in the Department of Sports and Recreation, Art and Culture, the SAPS, solicit the best practices and collaborate with the University of Pretoria, Polmed and Tshwane the other government departments and institutions to find an University of Technology urged the attendees to meet a achievable solution to the challenges experienced. standard of general health and fitness by taking individual SAPS RECOGNISING EMPLOYEES responsibility to maintain a good physical condition. The SAPS’s Sport and Recreation Management office which resorts under the Division Human Resource Development The SAPS realises that the maintenance of fitness sustains the SAPS’s strategic objectives to ensure that the levels of employees is a key element towards improving SAPS’s employees are cared for physically and emotionally. service delivery and building stress free and mentally fit WITH DISABILITIES employees, who are will take responsible decisions under By WO Percy Sepaela “The health and wellness of our SAPS officials is high on the any circumstances. agenda of the SAPS management and is deemed essential to he SAPS is close to meeting government’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, psychopathy, and Obsessive our organisation’s ability to provide a focused and efficient As stipulated in National Instruction 6 of 2016, official sporting codes will ensure that SAPS employees are mandate that people living with disabilities Compulsive Disorder, among other things. response to crime in our communities. It’s the SAPS’s T main focus and responsibility to ensure that employees prepared for their daily tasks and that they function should constitute at least 2% of a department. The Divisional Commissioner for Personnel Management, are physically active,” asserted the Deputy National optimally, both physically and mentally. This was revealed at the commemoration of the Lieutenant General Lineo Ntshiea, said the SAPS strived to Commissioner: Human Resource Management, Lieutenant National Day for Persons with Disabilities held at ensure equity in the organisation and to create a working General Bonang Mgwenya. the SAPS Tshwane Academy recently. environment where all employees are afforded equal opportunities regardless of their medical conditions. This year’s event was held under the theme: 25 years of Democracy: Growing a Disability-inclusive South Africa Colonel Elona Njikela, representing the SAPS’s Human and dealt with many issues affecting people with disabilities Resource Utilisation Division, said the division is mandated in the workplace, both physical and mental. to create equity in the SAPS through the elimination of unfair discrimination. She also explained that, according to According to Ms Zoleka Limakwe, a representative from the the Job Access Strategic Framework, the organisation was South African Federation for Mental Health – an advocacy obligated to promote, capacitate and retain people living entity for mental health care dealing with human rights and with disabilities in the organisation. other issues in the workplace – the stigmatisation of people suffering from this problem is a major obstacle. She said “We have four pillars according to this strategic framework, that about 32% of people are discriminated against in the and it is to create an enabling environment, ensure that workplace at least once a month. there are equal opportunities of employment, mainstream disability, and remove barriers such as the issue of It is worth noting that one in four South Africans might have accessibility in all the SAPS’s buildings for people living mental health issues in their lives and that every 40 seconds with disabilities,” said Colonel Njikela. one person commits suicide. Some of the leading causes are stress, depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, 20 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 DECEMBER 2019 POLICE 21

CAROLINE NYATHI PLEASE HELP US (12) Female Last seen: LOCATE THEM… 2019-11-30

The missing person left home without telling anyone where she was going and never returned. She was wearing black MISSING PERSONS tights and a black t-shirt. Hillbrow 2/12/2019 Investigating Officer: Capt HT Baloyi Tel: 011 407 1603

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Cleveland 3/12/2019 Dunnottar 1/5/2019 Jeppe 3/10/2019 SPECIAL TASK FORCE Investigating Officer: Const NR Mocheke Investigating Officer: WO VP Kunene Investigating Officer: Const XOG Myeni MEDAL PARADE Tel: 011 607 5725 Tel: 084 866 3956 Tel: 011 624 6000 STHEMBISO NTOMANE LIMANI MACHAKUBE BONGANI BANDILO MKHABELA By Capt Keitumetse Mmushi Photographs by WO Theo Van Wyk (29) Male (30) Female (32) Male he Operational Response Service (ORS) a STF member who lost his life in the line of duty recently. Last seen: Last seen: Last seen: Division recently held a medal parade for “Thank you for responding to this particular call and on 2019-10-25 2019-12-01 2019-12-12 T behalf of the SAPS, thank you for your unselfishness by its Special Task Force (STF) members at the availing this soldier to serve the Republic of South Africa,” Tshwane SAPS Academy. Friends and family he said. The missing person left home without telling The missing person was last seen by her The missing person left home without gathered as some of the members received anyone where he was going and never employer around the house. telling anyone where he was going and badges, while others received their wings. General Sitole highlighted the STF Unit’s recent successes returned. never returned. He was wearing a blue golf and commended the unit for their discipline, hard work t-shirt, brown trousers and brown shoes. and uniformity. “The medals being given today are firstly, In his welcoming address, the Deputy National Katlehong 10/10/2019 Douglasdale 227/12/2019 Kempton Park 3/12/2019 Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant General Sehlahle very well deserved and secondly, very special because they Investigating Officer: Const ML Moloto Investigating Officer: Const T Bila Investigating Officer: WO EA Manyike Masemola, congratulated the members and told them to carry a very special meaning. The future of the STF is still Tel: 011 617 3677 Tel: 011 699 1354 Tel: 011 393 5600 always remember that the people of South Africa look to very bright and if you keep to the standard that you have and depend on them when all else fails. “The STF is our go- displayed, it will build the reputation of this organisation,” IREEN FRAZA RADEBE ISSAC MASHIA JOHN MALOKA to unit. So please always put your country first as you have he said. been doing, and always serve with pride,” he said. (33) Female (65) Male (71) Male The STF’s non-commissioned officers’ creed and the citation for the parade, were read out. Last seen: Last seen: Last seen: 2019-11-27 2019-10-23 2019-12-19 In his keynote address, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, acknowledged the family of The missing person left home without The missing person left home without telling The missing person left home without telling telling anyone where she is going and never anyone where he was going and never anyone where he was going and never returned. She was wearing a green t-shirt, returned. He was wearing a pink t-shirt, returned. brown trousers and blue slippers. white trousers, a brown lumber jacket and black shoes. Hercules 1/12/2019 Actonville 4/11/2019 Investigating Officer: Sgt MR Moshidi Investigating Officer: Const VP Nkambule Katlehong 12/10/2019 Tel: 012 377 4992 Tel: 011 964 6000 Investigating Officer: Const ML Moloto Tel: 011 617 3686 22 POLICE DECEMBER 2019 WANTED PERSONS The South African Police Service requests urgent assistance from members of the public in tracing the following alleged perpertrators wanted in connection with various criminal offences committed countrywide.

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