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The South African Police Service (SAPS) was dealt a heavy blow with the recent horrendous killing of five police officers at the Ngcobo Police Station in the Eastern Cape – a clear attack on the
State. it is shocking that criminals would be so bold as to attack law enforcement on duty in a police station. despite this, we remain steadfast in our resolve to rid the country’s streets of such callous criminals. True to this, our men and women in blue galvanised to get justice for the slain officers and their loved ones. Thanks to the hard work of a multidisciplinary task team, the killers were found within days of the
murders.
Criminals are certainly growing bolder, crueller and more sophisticated in their modi operandi, and we have to continuously augment our crime-fighting strategies to keep the inhabitants of this country safe. We endeavoured to do this through higher visibility such as during the busy festive season with the Safer Festive Season Operations. We have now relaunched another crime-fighting initiative, Operation Fiela Reclaim II, which will focus on eliminating crime, such as human and drug trafficking, and murder, to name a few. More details on this multidisciplinary law enforcement agency operation on pages 4 to 5.
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The organisation is also implementing a turnaround vision strategy that will see intelligence-led policing, a clampdown on corruption and bolstered efforts against gender-based violence (p 3). The Research Division is also working on spurring transformation in the SAPS to tackle 21st Century policing challenges. They recently held focus group discussions with experts from various fields in the organisation, mapping out how best to drive transformation within the organisation, in line with the SAPS’s Research Agenda 2016 to 2020, and the National Development Plan 2030. One of the key areas, was human resource recruitment, development and retention. More on this on pages 8 and 9.
Speaking of human resources, over 3 000 young men and women have joined the SAPS family (pp 6 to 7). It is envisaged that their youthful zeal and newly acquired crime-fighting skills, will also deal a heavy blow against crime and help to “disturb, disrupt and erupt crime.”
No matter how many setbacks we encounter, we must never back down from our calling to serve and to protect. May the souls of Warrant Officer Zuko Mbini, and Constables Zuko Ntsheku, Nkosiphendule Pongco, Sibongiseni Sandlana and Kuhle Mathetha and all other members recently killed in the line of duty rest in peace.
02 National Commissioner’s Message
03 SAPS bid farewell to long serving members
04 Operation Fiela Reclaim II
06 Passing Out Parades
08 Research to spur Transformation in the SAPS
10 Employee Health and Wellness Day
11 Police give boy new lease on life
12 SAPS Charity 14 EHW - Where does your money go?
16 Flash News
18 Medal Parades
20 EC Operation Fiela Reclaim II makes swift arrest
21 Missing Persons
22 Wanted Persons
Major General Sally de Beer
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NATiONAl COMMiSSiONEr’S MESSAGE
GeNerAl KHeHlA Sitole
i came into office as the newly appointed leader of the South African Police Service (SAPS)
with the aim of revitalising the organisation to strategically put it on a pedestal for a new trajectory. This, i did fully aware of the many challenges that continue to confront the police daily, in pursuit of creating a safe and secure environment for all people in the country.
I am the first to acknowledge that criminal manifestation in various parts of our country, depicts the advancement and sophistication of criminal modi operandi. To counteract this, the organisation needs a high level of technological innovation and creativity. This will eventually lead to the development and execution of relevant strategies so that we can be miles ahead of criminal networks and syndicates. It is our view therefore, that we should always explore other initiatives in line with international best practices on how to advance from this point henceforth.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) recently bade farewell to two of its long serving members
from its ranks after 57 combined years of service, during a celebratory dinner held in Pretoria.
Senior management and staff of the SAPS, gathered for this special occasion to send well wishes to the two as they parted ways with the organisation.
Lieutenant General Johannah Nkomo resigned from the SAPS, to serve as the new Police Chief of the Tshwane Metro Police Department earlier this month, while Lieutenant General Gary Kruser went into retirement.
Lieutenant General Nkomo served the organisation for 34 years, having joined the SAPS, in 1984. She is in possession of a National Diploma in Police Administration and a Master’s degree in Law. She is also an admitted Advocate of the High Court.
Her career began in the Community Service Centre (CSC) in Soshanguve, where she gained extensive knowledge and experience in all policing fields. Over the years, she rose through the ranks up to Divisional Commissioner for Detective Services, a post she retained until her resignation. Lieutenant General Nkomo’s career span is as follows:
• 1984 - 1995: Held the rank of constable and rose to the level of sergeant while serving at the CSC in Soshanguve and later proceeded to the Phuthanong Satellite Police Station
• 1995 – 2000: Served as group leader and investigating officer at the Serious and Violent Crime Unit, Head Office
• 2000 - 2005: Head of the legal Service Section, and Property and Asset Management
• 2005: Assistant Commissioner as the deputy Provincial Commissioner: detective and intelligence in Mpumalanga.
• 2007 - 2009: Station Commander at Witbank and Sunnyside, Cluster Commander at Sunnyside, Head of Firearm, liquor and Second Hand Goods Control
• 2011 - 2015: Head of Auxiliary Services and loss
As the National Commissioner, and senior managers in the organisation, we remain committed to establishing profound strategies that will help to turnaround our dynamic organisation.
We are embarking on a regionalisation plan, which will respond better and quicker to the challenges of modern-day policing. The pilot on regionalisation will start with Gauteng, followed by the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and then the Eastern Cape. Regionalisation is one of the most important changes in the police resource deployment in more than a decade in our country. This is aimed at revolutionising the manner in which the police work.
We have noted with utter disdain the manifestation of violent crime in some parts of our beloved country. Our people are under siege and it is our collective responsibility, working with other stakeholders within the law enforcement environment, to “disturb, disrupt and erupt crime.” In this context, regionalisation will first focus on particularly high-weighting areas and hotspots. The objective is to sharply reduce violent crime by targeting the known high-crime geographical areas.
We are not oblivious to the mammoth task that lies ahead. We must be vigilant and conversant with the complexities of 21st Century criminality, which includes cybercrime, human and drug trafficking, complex financial crimes within the public and private sectors, and the spiralling incidents of cash-in-transit crimes.
Furthermore, we continue to be confronted by incidents of violence against women and children, including other vulnerable groups in our society, farm killings, industrial killings, especially in the Rustenburg platinum belt, and political killings in other parts of the country. We shall not spare energy or cower in confronting all these social ills.
Police killings are still a matter that we must be resolute in confronting head-on. It is a direct attack on the State and a total disregard to the rule of law. We will not suffer fatigue in our mission of squeezing the space of criminals so that our people can live peacefully.
We are appalled by the recent senseless and brutal killing of five police officers in Nqcobo in the Eastern Cape by gun-toting criminals who ambushed them while on duty. It is this type of criminality and the callous manner of their actions that should galvanise all of us to join hands and defeat the scourge of crime. With resolve and dedication, we shall win our battle against crime.
SAPS bidS fAreWell TO lONG SErViNG MEMbErSBy Col Athlenda Mathe
Management, deputy Police Commissioner of the United Mission in South Sudan
• 2016 - 2018: Promoted to the rank of lieutenant general as the divisional Commissioner for detective Services
Lieutenant General Kruser holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Policing Practices, a Diploma in Advanced Security Management, as well as a Certificate in Risk Management and Project Management. Lieutenant General Kruser joined the then South African Police as Static Guard Unit or National Protection Service as it was later named in 1994, during the amalgamation process of the statutory and non-statutory forces. Lieutenant General Kruser’s career span is as follows:
• 1995: Promoted to the rank of brigadier as the Head of Operational Functions: National Protection Services
• 1999 - 2004: Assistant Commissioner as Head of Visible Policing
• 2004 - 2010: divisional Commissioner of Training, renamed Human resource development
• 2010 - 2016: divisional Commissioner of Supply Chain Management
• 2016 - 2018: deputy National Commissioner of Management intervention
The Deputy National Commissioner for Management Advisory Services, Lieutenant General Francinah Vuma addressed the gathering on behalf of the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole. She thanked the duo for their immense contribution in the fight against crime.
“The extensive experience, skills and knowledge of these generals equipped them to lead and serve with confidence and distinction. Generals, we will forever be grateful for what you have accomplished during your careers, as it paved the way for us that remain behind. You have been sterling examples and role models not just for those who worked closely with you, but for everyone in the SAPS,” she said.
Lieutenant General Nkomo and Lieutenant General Kruser thanked members of the SAPS for their positive working relationship and encouraged those remaining behind to intensify the fight against crime to ensure that they create a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa.
lieutenant General Johannah Nkomo.
lieutenant General Gary Kruser.
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OperatiOn Fiela reclaim ii PrOMiSES SAFEr SABy Capt Kgabo Mashamaite Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni
Operation Fiela reclaim ii, a national multi-law enforcement crime-fighting initiative
to eradicate crime, was launched at the Johannesburg, Newtown precinct on 23 January 2018.
The crime-busting plan aims at eliminating all forms of crime such as corruption, human trafficking, drug trafficking, theft, murder, illegal shebeens and brothels with the help of various stakeholders.
In his keynote address, the Minister of Police, Mr Fikile Mbalula, said that Cabinet sanctioned the operation so that the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster could reclaim areas that had been taken over by criminal elements.
Minister Mbalula said: “As of today, every province, cluster and station should ensure that those who promote criminality are cornered and brought to book. We will not compromise on our Constitutional mandate because we have been failing members of the public for far too long.
We have no time to waste. Every police official should get down to business before our communities resort to taking the law into their own hands, out of desperation. We must protect our citizens as mandated by our Constitution. We must ensure that criminals feel the ferocious might of the law,” he said.
Minister Mbalula also said that the law enforcement agencies involved in the operation should collaborate with communities to end human trafficking, and close drug dens and brothels because it was the public that knew where criminals were operating. He also said that they would be working with local authorities to close down illegally occupied buildings because such buildings were breeding grounds for crime.
In his welcoming address, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Khehla Sitole, outlined the SAPS’s turnaround strategy.
“We are creating a safe and secure, crime-free environment conducive to socio-economic stability to support
government’s call for a better life for all. The theme of our turnaround strategy is ‘On the journey to a safer South Africa’ and the operational slogan is ‘Squeezing the space for criminals through a differential psychological war’,” he said.
General Sitole said that the strategy valued “service before self” as the SAPS was putting the safety of communities first and that it would be a high density, integrated, multidisciplinary and collaborative operation.
According to the Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lieutenant General Sehlahle Masemola, Operation Fiela Reclaim II’s main objectives were to maintain law and order, peace, security and stability to create a conducive environment for all South Africans through mechanised assistance.
The Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Ms Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, said that it was about time that the State
demonstrated that the days of idolising criminals were over. MEC Nkosi-Malobane further said that an integrated approach to fighting crime was necessary to ensure that the government reclaimed the streets from criminals ensuring the protection of all citizens. She further appealed to community members to allow the police some space to do their work.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Herman Mashaba, said that the operation was an excellent opportunity for all law enforcement agenices to demonstrate their power over criminals. Councillor Mashaba said that fighting crime jointly, would revitalise the economy and stimulate job creation.
In his message of support, the Provincial Community Policing Forum Chairperson, Mr TJ Masilela, said the multidisciplinary approach of the operation prevent community members from taking the law into their
own hands, as was the case in the Mogale City and the Rustenburg local municipalities.
Government agencies attending the event were the SAPS, the South African National Defence Force, the Gauteng Traffic Police, the National Road Traffic Management Corporation, the Department of State Security, the Environmental Management Inspectorate (Green Scorpions), the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (The Hawks), the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of South African Revenue Services, the Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane Metro Police Departments, the National Prosecuting Authority, the Department of Correctional Services, and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. The operation has been implemented nationally and has already born some fruit.
Members of various law enforcement agencies salute on parade during the relaunch of the Operation Fiela reclaim ii.
The deputy National Commissioner for Policing, lt Gen Sehlahle Masemola, outlining the objectives of the Operation Fiela reclaim ii during the operation relaunch.
The SAPS’s Johannesburg Mounted Unit leading the show of forces by the State security cluster at the relaunch of the Operation Fiela reclaim ii.
The National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole responding to media questions.
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By Const Vusumuzi Mkhetshane
By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photograph by WO Anne Magakoe
The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to ensure a safe and secure
environment for all. On 22 december 2017, 689 police constables graduated at the SAPS bisho Academy. Of the 689 trainees, 374 were from the Eastern Cape, 165 from the Northern Cape and 143 from the Free State. The members were deployed in their provinces to enhance police visibility in shopping malls, on beaches and at all other entertainment areas.
The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga, the Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Rimatsi Shivuri, and the Acting Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Major General Tholie Afonso, graced the ceremony with their presence. Also in attendance, were the parents and families who supported the young constables.
Addressing the audience, Lieutenant General Ntshinga stated that the Eastern Cape beaches would be very full and more police officers would be needed to be visible during this period. “Our beaches become busy … so it is important that we deploy officers to maintain law and order,” she said. After the festive season, the members were redeployed to rural stations exposed to gangsterism.
Lieutenant General Ntshinga congratulated the new constables and welcomed them to the SAPS’s family. She
MOrE THAN 600 POliCE CONSTAblES GrAdUATE AT SApS biSHo AcAdeMY
3 499 NeW police officiAlS JOiNEd THE SAPS FAMily
On 22 december 2017, the SAPS held three passing-out parades countrywide for
more than 3 000 young men and women who had just completed the basic Police Training Programme.
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Khehla Sitole, hosted the event at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane where police trainees from Gauteng, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal stood on parade.
Police trainees from the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Free State stood on parade at the SAPS Bisho Academy in the Eastern Cape, while those from the Western Cape stood parade at the SAPS Bishop Lavis Academy in the Western Cape.
The police trainees who stood on parade, are the second intake to graduate from the revised Basic Police Training Programme which was introduced in 2016. The revised programme comprises an induction phase of one month, which is intended to familiarise trainees with the police station environment and to understand the overall basic activities in the community service centres.
After one month, the trainees proceed to one of the SAPS Training Academies for eight months, where they are taught the basic skills of policing. This training is a combination of theory and practice.
They also receive training in crowd management by attending a module to learn skills as the first responders to crowd situations.
After eight months of training, these members are deployed as fully-fledged constables to various police stations across the country. At the police stations they serve a one-year probation period, which is also seen as an in-service training programme.
In his welcoming address, Lieutenant General Sitole welcomed the newly trained officers to the SAPS family. He encouraged them to continuously learn and apply what they had been taught.
He said: “In your career as a police officer, your focus should always be on the people you have to serve and protect. Treat all people with respect. Use the powers granted to you responsibly, and be ethical in all that you do. Respect and humility will keep you on the right track in trying times, or when criminals try to lure you into misconduct. Live and work in such a way that your colleagues and the community will respect you.”
The members on parade were told to never forget what they had learned during their training. They were also told to be physically and mentally strong so as to overcome the challenges that awaited them. They were also warned against corruption and dishonesty as these tarnished the image of the SAPS and led to some police officers losing their jobs and getting jailed.
The new constables were sent directly to police stations around the country, which gave a welcome boost to the capacity of the SAPS during the busy festive season.
further emphasized that the members always had to be alert and wear their bullet-resistant vests at all times.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS)’s research division’s plans to transform
the organisation into a well-oiled machine to enhance service delivery as a modernised police service, are in full swing. The division, spearheaded by the Management intervention Entity, is determined to improve the SAPS as a centre of excellence in service delivery through its research findings.
Already, a group of experts from various environments within the SAPS have come up with key consistency resolutions to enable the organisation to respond to the challenges of 21st century policing. These resolutions were taken at the Management Intervention Focus Group
reSeArcH TO SPUr TrANSFOrMATiON iN THE SAPSBy Capt Kgabo Mashamaite Photographs by WO Theo van Wyk
The focus groups delved deeper into ensuring that desired police recruits receive the best training to enable them to render a professional service to communities. A pivotal training need identified by the groups, was the establishment of a simplified method of equipping police members with skills and knowledge on the application of laws and statutes, in order for them to perform their duties effectively.
Following the alarming statistics on the death of police officials in the line of duty, community members and affected stakeholders often ask why officers die while carrying their firearms. The challenge, according to the groups, was inadequate knowledge or the application of section 49 (1) (2) of the Criminal Procedure Act (Act No 51 of 1977), which gives police officers the right to use force when their lives are in danger while executing their duties.
Quite often, police members have to make a split second decision on how to defend themselves when confronted with heavily armed criminals, and then worry about the consequences of lawsuits, which could result in their discharge from the SAPS.
Other key considerations were ensuring that entry-level training requirements met the expectations of well-trained and developed police officials capable of rendering a professional and effective service to their respective communities; effectively using human resources, ensuring that employees are correctly placed to function effectively, allowing the necessary growth in their careers; retaining skills; and ensuring that money spent on development benefits the organisation.
On the last day of the discussions, the group developed consistency points, which included the alignment of polices and other legislative frameworks with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; a culture of accountability and high performance; service delivery through the Batho Pele Principles (in other words, a community-orientated
police service); the demilitarisation of the Police Service; consequence and discipline management to ensure accountability; skills development through refresher training programmes for all disciplines; the entrenchment of ethics and ethical leadership; restructuring; and the reorganisation of the Police Service; as well as the performance standards and assessment.
All the findings and recommendations from the four-day session, as well as any collected data on the issues discussed, will be submitted to the SAPS’s management to determine how effective transformation within the SAPS, can be achieved.
Experts identified from different SAPS environments to provide inputs, ideas and comments on various topics needed to drive the transformation agenda forward listening to presentations made during the Management intervention research Focus Group discussion.
Discussion held at the St George’s Hotel in Centurion from 12 to 15 February 2018. The purpose of the discussion was to help drive the transformation agenda within the organisation, in line with the SAPS’s Research Agenda 2016 to 2020, and the National Development Plan 2030.
As part of its research, the Research Division purposefully identified specific environments with the aim of sourcing ideas, opinions and comments on various topics from experts in those sections to provide valuable information needed to drive the transformation agenda forward.
In setting the tone at the opening of the session, the Divisional Commissioner for Research, Lieutenant General (Dr) Bongiwe Zulu, said that she hoped that the event would help advance the transformation agenda of the SAPS.
“The focus will be on addressing several human resource matters with the purpose of engaging with senior managers on how the SAPS can streamline and improve its human resource solutions. At the end of this event, we should be able to advise the SAPS’s management on the tools necessary to attract the best talent to the organisation.
We should also be able to advise management on the calibre of police recruits needed for the system of the world-class policing environment we envisage – representative of all culture groups in South Africa, to ensure that we portray the rainbow nation that we are.
We need to diversify ways of improving transformation in the SAPS. We also need to analyse and diagnose whether the transformation process after the amalgamation of the former police forces, was successful and has been concluded. We are requested to have identified and addressed all shortfalls after this event,” said Lieutenant General (Dr) Zulu.
Immediately after the formal proceedings, participants were divided into three focus study groups . They had in-depth
discussions on topics such as streamlining human resources, moral regeneration, transformation, building a culture of high performance, as well as establishing the SAPS’s management and leadership model.
Special focus was given to human resources, especially recruitment, selection, and development. The aim is to ensure that the organisation attracts the best candidates with integrity, discipline and high standards – not just ordinary job seekers who are not passionate about policing.
Major General (dr) Phillip Vuma, the Component Head for the Organisational research welcoming the delegates to the Management intervention research Focus Group discussion event.
Major General Susan Pienaar, the Tactical and Operational research Component Head, led group discussions tasked with providing opinions and views on the transformation agenda of the SAPS.
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A 12-year-old boy, left by his biological mother almost four years ago, has been helped to
have a safer and more caring life by members of the South African Police Service.
The boy’s grandfather approached the Nemato Police Station for help with him on 9 January 2018. He was concerned about the boy who had been living in an old open shack. After investigation, Sergeant Funeka Ajah found that the boy had been left in the care of his grandmother, who had unfortunately suffered a stroke and was unable to take care of him.
This situation left Sergeant Ajah with a heavy heart, therefore she asked the grandfather to take care of
the boy, while she arranged to take the boy back to school. However, on 14 January 2018,
Sergeant Ajah received a message that the boy had been chased away from
his grandfather’s house. After failed negotiations with the grandfather,
Sergeant Ajah placed the boy in the care of a caring community member while she sought ways of solving the matter. Sergeant Ajah, with the help of her colleagues Constable Daniswa Mali and Constable Nomfundo Mbangcolo, helped get
the boy registered at a nearby school and bought his school
uniform.
POliCE TriO GiVE bOy
NeW leASe oN life
By Tumeka Dubula
When lauded for her compassion, Sergeant Ajah said: “Every day I wake up determined to deliver a better life for someone else. This time I could make a difference in the life of a 12-year-old boy. It gives me joy knowing that I was called to play a part in improving this boy’s life.” The Station Commander, Captain Mthetho Qinga congratulated his members on a job well done and for their assistance in nurturing the future of the young boy.
“Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.”
- Henry Ward beecher
The North West’s Provincial Employee Health and Wellness hosted a Health and Wellness
day at the Potchefstroom dam on 8 February 2018, with the aim of raising awareness on health-related matters and providing employees with the necessary knowledge on how to take care of their health and wellness.
The event began with a 5 km fun walk that started at the Potchefstroom Dam, went around the neighbourhood and ended back at the dam. After the fun walk and a cool down session, people formed groups according to the colour scheme of their tickets and were assigned to different stalls. Each group had a chance to visit each stall.
At one of the stalls, experts were educating people on living healthy lifestyles. A representative from the Training Elite store shared with the audience, the types of food one should and should not eat, as well as the health benefits or hindrances thereof. For example, he recommended that people eat more proteins and carbohydrates than starches. He also encouraged people to drink more water than soft drinks, as the latter contain preservatives and other artificial substances that affect one’s health negatively.
There was also a stall focused on HIV/AIDS, where two experts, Mr Rental Letsosa from the North West University and Captain Sarah Wesinyane, an HIV/AIDS ambassador from the Jouberton Police Station, spoke about their personal experiences with regard to the virus.
EMPlOyEE HEAlTH ANd
WellNeSS dAYBy Intern Tsholofelo Motswenyane
Mr Letsosa and Captain Wesinyane discussed with participants, how to positively influence and treat those infected with the virus. They also emphasised the creation of an atmosphere where people do not feel judged when they decide to open up about their status, especially in the workplace.
Another stall focused on learning to live a life of exercise. Participants were encouraged to exercise regularly in order to be healthy and enjoy other health benefits such as reduced stress. The experts also demonstrated a few exercises to get participants started.
There was also a stall that focused on TB awareness, which was manned by a representative from the Department of Health, Sister Nomvula Mahlatsi. Sister Mahlatsi shared knowledge on TB and its various types, as well as ways of preventing and treating it.
The last stall focused on mental health. Ms Eva Sekwena, a representative from the North West University discussed the various kinds of mental illnesses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and psychopathy. She then shared a few points on mental health in general and later gave the participants a short activity to do. The various subgroups gave feedback of their answers, which were discussed collectively.
The stalls were all interactive and allowed the participants to ask questions and interact with the experts. The event concluded with the participants from all groups gathering at one area, which gave them the opportunity to share the knowledge acquired at the various stalls.
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in pursuit of bettering the lives of the communities they work in, members of the
South African Police Service (SAPS)’s All Saints detectives Academy donated school uniforms to 50 learners at the government-funded Sakuphumelela High School in the Zalara township, King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.
The academy adopted the school in July 2017 and it now forms part of the SAPS’s community development programme. The uniform handing-over ceremony took place on 26 January 2018 – a day before the celebration of National Police Day.
In the midst of committed SAPS partners and stakeholders in attendance were representatives from Liberty Life, the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), the Department of Education and numerous community members.
In his speech, the SAPS’s Provincial Head for Human Resources Development in the Eastern Cape, Brigadier Frans de Klerk, said: “It is humbling to witness the gratitude and joy on the faces of our young ones, when they receive something that many others take for granted.”
Donations included new pairs of shoes, t-shirts, dresses and trousers for male and female learners. Some SAPS members further showed their generosity by taking funds out of their own pockets to buy sanitary towels for the
in 2017, Sergeant dicks received the highly coveted Tracker/SAPS National individual
Award. Known for his interminable positive attitude in the face of adversity, Sergeant dicks always tackles vehicle crime head on. He is constantly first in line to assist with the tracking and recovery of stolen and hijacked vehicles and missing persons. He also stays up to date with current trends and shares the knowledge that he has gained with team members.
Tracker’s Executive for Operational Services, Mr Ron Knott-Craig, said the prize was about recognising and celebrating the culmination of hard work, consistent effort and commitment.
Tracker works closely with the South African Police Service to recover stolen vehicles.
In 2017, individual and unit winners, representing all nine provinces, were recognised for their contribution to the fight against vehicle crime. These finalists were chosen from a group of 90 individual nominees and 40 units nationally.
The judges applied a set of strict criteria to select the nominees and overall winners in each category. These criteria include an outstanding contribution in the area of vehicle crime investigation, the number of recoveries and arrests, exceptional efforts in coordinating recovery operations and an excellent contribution to the training of other members.
learners. The school and the recipients appreciated the gesture. They all agreed that the clothing would play a major role in the lives of disadvantaged pupils who had just begun their 2018 academic year.
The school principal, Mr Mncedisi Poswayo, expressed his sincere gratitude on behalf of the school and the entire community of Zalara. “I applaud the SAPS for their commitment and cooperation in making learning a priority. Our learners are truly grateful,” he said.
The audience was entertained by the school choir, the DCS’s boys’ choir and other traditional dance groups.
“you have to start giving first and expect absolutely nothing.”
– dalai lama
All SAiNTS detective AcAdeMY HElPS THE NEEdy
POliCE SErGEANT FrOM PE dONATEd
r10 000, TO ANiMAl riGHtS OrGANiSATiONBy Const Vusumuzi Mkhetshane
By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photograph supplied by Sergeant Shaun Dicks
In the National Individual Category, Sergeant Dicks came out tops. The donation is never made payable to the individual or unit winner, but is always given to the winner to hand over to the charity of their choice. The purpose of this donation is to enable the winners to give something back to the communities they serve. Sergeant Dicks picked animals in need as his choice of charity.
“My first feeling was that Christmas is around the corner, and you feel good when you have had a nice meal. The dogs must be fed before Christmas and at Christmas so that they can also feel good,” he said.
Ms Beverley Rademeyer of the Animal Anti-Cruelty League expressed her gratitude to Sergeant Dicks. She said that the money would be used in January to sterilise and dip the animals, to keep them healthy. She added that the money would also assist in supplying examinations and medication for the animals. This will benefit approximately 300 dogs and cats.
The Deputy Provincial Police Commissioner in the Eastern Cape, Major General André Swart, congratulated Sergeant Dicks and said that his achievement should inspire his colleagues to continue serving their communities with their skills and generosity.
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WHere doeS YoUr MoNeY Go?Compiled by Capt Lindiwe Sithole
track your expenses
If you have not drawn up a budget yet, the best starting point is to track what you are spending monthly. It is difficult to plan if you do not know what your money is spent on and/or how much you are spending monthly.
Start by calculating your monthly net income accurately
Start by writing down how much money you have to spend each month. Your net income is your “take home pay”, after deductions from your salary or other income received. If your household has more than one income, add all of them together to determine your take home pay as an accurate starting point.
do not use your gross income figures. Your gross income is the total amount of money you receive or earn each month, before deductions.
There are also voluntary deductions, such as medical and dental plans, retirement contributions, child care costs, child support contributions and union fees. Your take home pay or net income is the amount remaining after all your deductions are done. This is the amount you are actually being paid monthly, therefore you have to be sure that you have the correct salary advice for the specific month you are budgeting for.
Next step, think about how often you receive an income. If you are paid twice a month, simply add your take home pay on the two salary advices to determine your monthly net income. If you are paid every two weeks, you actually receive 26 salaries a year, or two “extra” salaries. If you choose, you can simply allocate those two salaries to your emergency savings, much later.
Put any additional income or the proceeds of your 13th cheque in a separate account and use 1/
12 of the total each
month on household expenses. Keep in mind that unless you save money, you will only have extra cash once a year.
create a household budget or monthly cash flow plan
Now that you have determined how much money comes in each month, the next step is to calculate how much you are spending on various items.
draw up you budget
Look at your tracked expenses. Complete the easiest ones first. Look at the amounts that are likely to be the same every month, such as bond repayments or rent, utilities, food, petrol, loan instalments and credit card repayments. Estimate the variable expenses like clothing and entertainment.
be realistic
I am including a second step to your budget because if you are not realistic, you will not be able to budget accurately. Make sure that you do quarterly planning and have an annual plan too. Keep track of expenses that you do not make every month. Sometimes these forgotten expenses may jeopardise your budget, such as vehicle tabs, vet bills, oil changes and any other periodic expenses.
Stick to your budget
Once you have drawn up your budget, try to stick to it as best you can. If you are one of those people (like me) who easily spend cash, do not keep cash on you! The same applies to reckless spending on debit cards. Not seeing cash physically can trigger you to spend money recklessly. You should rather stick to keeping cash in this instance. You may also try the envelope system, where you spend only what you have put aside for particular expenses. When all the envelopes are gone, you should have covered all your expenses.
do not give up
If you discover that you did not stick to your budget and overspent a little, do not just give up. ‘troubleshoot’ along the way and figure out on what you were overspending and take it from there. You may need to track more unaccounted expenses and make budget adjustments as most people’s budgets vary from month to month.
Save money
Build emergency savings into your budget. Having money aside for periodic expenses helps to avoid a temporary budget crunch.
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix in budgeting, but you can fix your budget by putting in a little more time and effort. For more tips, look for the articles called ‘4 Tips to Save Like a Pro’ and ‘How can I save money right now?’
Have you ever been broke at the end of a month and asked yourself, “Where did my money go?” if so, it is likely because you do not have a budget or if you do, you are
not sticking to it.
do not be a victim of being so financially frustrated that
you will wait at the ATM at midnight to avoid debit orders
from taking all your money. learn to save like a pro.
Should you need any support or assistance, please do
not hesitate to contact the Financial Wellness desk at
082 566 7317 or 012 393 5318, the Social Work Services’
standby number at 082 301 2138 or your provincial,
divisional or cluster social worker.
Source:Author Barbara Miller is a Certified Financial Counselor with LSS Financial Counseling and she specialises in Bankruptcy Education and Counseling.
16 POLICE FEBRUARY 2018 POLICEFEBRUARY 2018 17FlASH NEWS FlASH NEWS
NW PrOViNCiAl COMMiSSiONEr WElCOMES NeW coNStAbleSBy Lt Col Amanda Funani
The North West Provincial Commissioner, lieutenant General baile Motswenyane,
and the senior management of the province welcomed 174 new constables into the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 5 January 2018. The new members were part of a passing-out parade held at Tshwane Academy on 22 december 2017.
The welcoming ceremony was held at the Dutch Reformed Church’s sports grounds in Potchefstroom. The senior management, including the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Management Intervention, Major General Ryno Naidoo, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Human Resource Management, Major General Dintletse Molefe, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Asset Management, Major General Joyce Molale and various other provincial heads attended the event.
After his opening prayer, Warrant Officer (Reverend) Dawie Williams encouraged the new constables to be disciplined and to abide by the SAPS’s code. He also told the new members that the Almighty had handpicked them. “If it was not the will of God, you were not going to be part of the SAPS today. It is not your qualifications alone that helped you get chosen to be here today,” said Warrant Officer (Reverend) Williams. He further encouraged the new appointees to conduct themselves with dignity when wearing the SAPS’s badge.
In her welcoming remarks, Major General Molefe told the new constables what they needed to be successful in the SAPS. “In this organisation, you need discipline and love for what you are doing including protecting the community and serving this organisation with pride,” she said. She also encouraged them to support each other and develop themselves.
In her keynote address, Lieutenant General Motswenyane said that it had been an honour to welcome the new constables in the province after the journey that they had started eight months ago. “We welcome you with the confidence that you will contribute immensely to the fight against crime in Bokone Bophirima (North West),” she said.
Lieutenant General Motswenyane further said that while the province was striving to win the fight against crime in line with the vision of the National Commissioner, it was currently experiencing challenges regarding certain crimes such as assault, common robbery, murder, rape, stock theft and business robbery, to name a few.
Despite these challenges, Lieutenant General Motswenyane remained positive. “I believe that we are going to work together to fight crime and make sure that the lives of the people in this province are safe,” she said. Lieutenant General Motswenyane indicated that it was vital that the constables conducted themselves professionally as stipulated in the SAPS’s Code of Conduct. “We need police officers with integrity, who are ready to provide a quality service to the community. Among other things, the Code of Conduct states clearly that we undertake to work actively toward preventing any form of corruption and bringing those guilty of corruption, to justice. It is and it will be a disgrace to have our own members involved in corruption and other criminal activities,” she said.
In her conclusion, Lieutenant General Motswenyane told the new men and women in blue that the SAPS had various career fields and that there were bursaries available for them to acquire more knowledge and qualifications to broaden the scope of their skills.
The ceremony also saw the announcement of Captain Jan van der Linden and Captain Butana Mongau’s promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel as the new station commanders of Huhudi and Klipgat, respectively.
FOUrSOME bUSTEd FOr bUSiNeSS robberY
Police officers in the Nelson Mandela bay reaped the benefits of their concerted efforts of effectively
deploying their limited resources in dealing with serious and violent crimes affecting their communities, business robberies in particular.
The Port Elizabeth Flying Squad’s prompt reaction to a robbery at a local bakery in Despatch, in the early hours of 17 January 2018, led to the arrest of four suspects. The police seized two firearms – a 38 special revolver and a replica gun – and a Nissan bakkie that was allegedly used by the suspects. They also recovered cellphones, a safe with an undisclosed amount of cash and boxes of cigarettes.
The four suspects, aged between 23 and 39, were arrested at their respective homes in the Bethelsdorp area. The suspects appeared in the Uitenhage Magistrates’ Court on charges of business robbery and the 23-year-old suspect faced an additional charge of illegal possession of a firearm, on 19 January 2018. They appeared in court on 8 March 2018 and remain in custody.
By Gerda Swart
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The South African Police Service (SAPS)’s pride in recognising its members’ loyal service was
once again highlighted when the Visible Policing division (Vispol)’s Firearms liquor and Second Hand Goods Control (FlASH) Section held a medal parade on 31 January 2018.
The medal parade served to thank recipients for their commitment and loyalty in serving the country. The event was officiated by the Acting Divisional Commissioner for Vispol, Major General Michael Mohlala, at the Tshwane SAPS Academy.
The parade comprised recipients of the SAPS’s Centenary, 30 years’ loyal service, and 20 years’ loyal service medals.
Centenary Medal: A Centenary medal may be awarded to a member of the SAPS, a reservist or a civilian employee of the SAPS who has served in the SAPS and who is still in the employment of the SAPS on 1 April 2013, and who has displayed an irreproachable character.
20 years’ loyal Service Medal: The SAPS’s Twenty Years of Loyal Service medal may be awarded to a member of the SAPS who has served for a period of at least 20 years (not necessarily continuous) and has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.
30 years’ loyal Service Medal: The SAPS’s Thirty Years of Loyal Service medal may be awarded to a member of the SAPS who has served for a
FlASH HOldS MedAl pArAdePSS OFFiCErS HONOUrEd AT MedAl pArAde By Capt Keitumetse Mmushi
Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni
By Capt Keitumetse Mmushi Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni
Capt Sivuku receiving a 20 years’ loyal service medal and a centenary medal.
period of at least 30 years (not necessarily continuous) and has displayed an irreproachable character and exemplary conduct.
In his keynote address, Major General Mohlala, conveyed management’s appreciation for the loyal service of the men and women in blue who were receiving medals at the parade.
“It is necessary to acknowledge the contribution made by members in a dignified manner such as the medal parade. Events like this one remind us why we are members of the SAPS. We are also reminded that we need to continue working together to achieve the goal of the National Development Plan, which states that by the year 2030 the people living in this country should be and feel safe,” he said.
Colonel Ndukula receiving a 30 years’ loyal service medal and a centenary medal.
By Capt Vincent Mukhathi Photographs by WO Theo Van Wyk
Members of the Protection and Security Service (PSS) in Gauteng were awarded
medals for loyal and outstanding service during a medal parade event held at the South African Police Service (SAPS)’s Tshwane Academy on 8 February 2018.
The medal parade was a demonstration of the PSS Division’s appreciation for the men and women in blue who have dedicated many years of their lives to the SAPS. The Gauteng Provincial Head of the PSS, Major General Sam Shitlabane, conferred medals to 75 members for their long-term commitment in serving the organisation and citizenry.
In his address, Major General Shitlabane told the members on parade that the occasion was very important as it honoured members who were prepared to walk the extra mile, risking their lives daily to safeguard society.
“Today, we honour the men and women who have served the organisation with distinction. These men and women put their lives at risk for ten and twenty years to protect the people of this country. Today, we are proudly affirming their hard work and dedication,” said Major General Shitlabane.
He further said that it was an honour to confer long-service medals as a public acknowledgement of the recipients’ contributions, loyalty and dedication displayed in the very demanding policing environment they work in every day.
“To our medal recipients, no words can acknowledge or describe the sacrifice you have made in service of the country and the role that you are still going to play in your time left in the SAPS,” said Major General Shitlabane.
He continued thanking them for their hard work and urged them to work even harder to make communities safer. “I would like to express my appreciation to every member of the Protection and Security Services for performing their duties to the best of their abilities. I am confident that with the calibre of men and women we have, we will be able to continue tackling crime head-on and successfully deliver our mandate,” said Major General Shitlabane.
He also said that he hoped that the medals would inspire other police officers to follow in the medal recipients’ footsteps so that they too could be acknowledged as disciplined, excelling police officers with integrity in the future.
Maj Gen Sam Shitlabane handing over loyal service medals to members on parade .
PSS members shine during the medal parade ceremony held at the SAPS Tshwane Academy.
20 POLICE FEBRUARY 2018 POLICEFEBRUARY 2018 21the Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner,
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PLEASE HELP uS LOCATE THEM…
The missing person left home to go to the clinic and has not been seen since.
Umlazi 7/11/2017Investigating Officer: Const NP CeleTel: 031 908 0087
(16) Female
last seen: 2017-11-24
NoNtANdo ANdile MtHetHWA
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Johannesburg Central 1/11/2017Investigating Officer: Const JD MampaTel: 011 677 5746
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The missing person left home to go to Vereeniging and has not been seen since. She was wearing blue shorts, a blue t-shirt, and black and white sport shoes.
Evaton 6/11/2017Investigating Officer: WO ML MofokengTel: 016 596 1044
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The missing person left home to go to the clinic and has not been seen since. She was wearing a white t-shirt, and a blue and black skirt.
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The missing person left and has not been seen since. He was wearing an orange t-shirt and a blue long-sleeved shirt.
Delft 13/1/2018Investigating Officer: Sgt M Fekade Tel: 021 954 9000
EC OPErATiON fielA reclAiM ii MAKES SWiFT ArrEST
Operation Fiela reclaim ii was launched in the Eastern Cape on 9 February 2017 at the
Wolfson Stadium, Port Elizabeth.
This operation entails intensified crime prevention, the disruption of serious crime syndicates, as well as the arresting of suspects and seizure of illegal drugs, counterfeit goods and illegal firearms.
The launch was conducted in partnership with the South African Police Services (SAPS)’s stakeholders in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security clusters including the South African National Defence Force, the Metro Police, the Traffic Department and Customs, ensuring that the operation’s objective to make the Eastern Cape a crime free and a safer environment, is fulfilled.
In her welcoming address, the Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga said: “We are mandated by the Constitution of the country to fight crime and to do so effectively and with prominent impact. Fighting crime is a responsibility we cannot delegate, but at least we can share it with you.” She further said: “I am standing here to rally community support for this great multidisciplinary, crime combating initiative and appeal to the community of Port Elizabeth to stop attacking our police, and rather cooperate with them.”
The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Andre Swart, indicated that the operation would focus on various problem areas including illicit drug trafficking, contraband, human trafficking, unlicensed businesses, illegal firearms and ammunition, liquor control, the control of second hands goods, as well as undocumented migrants in all 22 clusters of the Eastern Cape.
To fuel the operation, 10 vehicles were also handed over at the launch.
In his keynote address, the Chairperson of the Eastern Cape’s Portfolio Committee for Safety and Liaison, Mr Michael Peter said: “Today we are relaunching Operation Fiela - a multidisciplinary approach which is inclusive of social needs and justice clusters. We are happy that police in the Eastern Cape have identified the Nelson Mandela Metro as a hotspot as some of our people are affected by gangsterism. We have to deal with these gangsters because they are a threat to our communities. We are also happy that the SAPS has delivered this substantial number of vehicles to our stations, including KwaDwesi and Motherwell. These vehicles will assist in the attainment of the goals of this operation.”
Soon after the launch of the operation, the police seized drugs and ammunition in Bethelsdorp and Hankey. The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit seized 100 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R4000, an undisclosed amount of cash and 10 Tik pipes, while conducting a search at a house in Hankey in the early hours of 10 February 2018.
In another bust, members of the Bethelsdorp Task Team arrested a 25-year-old male while patrolling the area. They spotted a group of known gang affiliates standing next to a motor cycle in Lee Samuels Drive, Extension 36, Bethelsdorp. As the police vehicle approached the group, the rider on the motorcycle rode off. The police members gave chase, apprehended him and found a R5 magazine with rounds of ammunition in his possession. He was arrested and detained for the illegal possession of ammunition.
the message to our communities is clear – operation fiela reclaim ii will reassert the authority of the State and extend the creation of a safe and secure environment to a country free of crime, so that all people Are and feel safe.
By Const Vusumuzi Mkhetshane Information by Col Priscilla Naidu and Col Michelle Matroos
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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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