Gauteng Province Excellence Awards 2024, celebrating outstanding police service

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

PARKTOWN – South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony were held at the Usambara Venue in Krugersdorp on 08 November 2024.

The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni hosted the prestigious awards to celebrate members’ dedication, professionalism and outstanding performance.

The event recognised members who strive to promote excellence and quality service within the province.

The Acting Deputy National Commissioner: Support Services, Lieutenant General Lineo Nkhuoa acknowledged the outstanding work done by the members. She mentioned that members are going an extra mile to protect the community of Gauteng and that is observed through outstanding results. She further mentioned that Gauteng has been recognised since 2019 with operation O Kae Molao which gave birth to the National High Density Operations.

Lieutenant General Mthombeni delivered a keynote address by firstly honouring senior management retirees for the 2023/2024, District Commissioner of Johannesburg, Major General Max Masha who retired end of September as well as those who are still to retire Major General Fred Kekana, Brigadier Stanley Nevhuhulwi and Brigadier Miranda Theron.

He then appreciated and acknowledged the excellence awards nominees, “It is that time of the year where our members swap their boots for glitz and glamour, unwinding from the often strenuous and challenging work environment. Being a police officer is not easy, carrying the safety and security of the community on your shoulders. But with a team like you, the movers and shakers who deliver outstanding performance, it makes it seem effortless.”

The members were awarded as follows:

Category 1: Administration
Administration Employee of the Year Winners
Level 1-4: Ms E Molete, Johannesburg Central
Level 5-7: Mr TA Mabusela, Tshwane District Human Resource Management Level 8-12: Lieutenant Colonel ADM van Vuuren Gauteng Highway Patrol
Administration Team of the Year: Lieutenant Colonel Stoltz and Team, PHO Gauteng: TMS Diverse Communication

Category 2: Visible Policing & Operations
Visible Policing & Operations Employee of the Year Winners
Level 5-7: Sergeant L Mudzuli, Reiger Park
Level 8-12: Colonel D Paulus, PHO Gauteng: FLASH
Visible Policing & Operations Team of the Year: Lieutenant Colonel AJ Lamprecht and members, SAPS Honeydew

Category 3: Detective and Forensic Services
Detective and Forensic Services Employee of the Year
Level 5-7: Sergeant GJD Lauren’s, Nigel
Level 8-12: Captain VA Saunders, PHO Gauteng: Taxi Violence
Detective & Forensic Team of the Year: Lieutenant Colonel RK Selebano and members, Tshwane District FCS

Category 4: Special Awards
Senior Operational Manager of the Year (Level 13-15): Brigadier P Zulu
Station of the Year: SAPS Alberton
Woman of the Year: Sergeant NE Mohlakoana, The Barrage
Man of the Year: Constable ET Malala, Sharpeville
Sportsman of the Year: Sergeant PG Diedericks, Midrand Flying Squad
Sports Woman of the Year: Lieutenant Colonel AMD van Vuuren, Gauteng Highway Patrol
Reservist of the Year: Reservist Constable PK Phahlane, Olifantsfontein
Person with Disability of the Year: Captain LJ Matlatle, Kagiso CIMAC
CPF of the Year: Orange Farms CPF

The Provincial Commissioner also thanked all the sponsors for all the contributions including the gifts for the recipients, certificates, and trophies.
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