| 2024/09/27 |
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Media Statement KIMBERLEY – The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari accompanied by the Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations, Major General Steven Mabuela, Senior Officers, Components Heads and members, together with the Religious Fraternity held a prayer service at Full Gospel Church in Galeshewe on Thursday, 26 September 2024, to commemorate Police Safety Month and remember those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, in the province. The programme was directed by Chaplain Seturumane and the welcoming address as well as the purpose of the day was delivered by Chaplain Pudule from Provincial Employee Health and Wellness, Spiritual Services. The inter-religious faith representatives from different denominations prayed for the SAPS Provincial Management, for prevention of police killings, for mental illness and well-being of members, and the eradication of gender-based violence. Major General Makgari and Major General Mabuela led the candle lightning ceremony in remembrance of WO Dipipenyane, Sgt Masilo and Constable Mandindi who lost their lives in the line of duty during the previous financial year.
Arch Bishop Mofokeng, in delivering the sermon, encouraged members to not only protect themselves physically, but spiritually as well. Major General Charlotte Makgari delivered an address on behalf of the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and stated that whenever members are faced with adversity, prayer should be their only hope as it provides the police with fortitude and strength to strive forward. She addressed two critical issues affecting the organization, namely ill-discipline and extortion. She indicated that ill-discipline undermines police effectiveness, erodes public trust and compromises the mandate to serve and protect. She said it is crucial that police members should uphold the highest standards of professionalism at all times. Members must understand that such behaviour is unacceptable and illegal. It tarnishes the police reputation and violates the rights of the communities the police serve. She also encouraged members to wear their bullet proof vests, ensure that their firearms are loaded and well-oiled and members must stay alert at all times. She further encouraged all members to work together to restore and maintain the integrity and credibility of the police. The Vote of thanks was led by Colonel Sebe Qunta followed by the closing prayer and benediction by Reverend Mothelesi
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