Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner awards members for service excellence

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape

KIMBERLEY – The Northern Cape Excellence Awards were hosted by the Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, during an elegant event on Friday, 06 December 2024, at the Boontjieskraal Conference Centre in Kimberley.

The functionary, the MEC for COGHSTA and Transport, Safety and Liaison, Mr Bentley Vass was joined by Divisional, Provincial and District SAPS Management.

Officers and members from the Northern Cape Province were acknowledged and awarded for service excellence in 34 various categories.

A warm welcoming address was delivered by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services, Major General Thabo Mphuthi.

Labour Unions, POPCRU, and SAPU offered messages of support and gratitude for the unwavering commitment displayed by the recipients

In her message,  Lieutenant General Otola stated that the SAPS is an organisation which places great value in all its employees and recognizes the sacrifices and invaluable contributions that each employee puts into the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation.

“Your exceptional dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence have earned you this prestigious recognition,” Lieutenant General Otola said.

These Prestige Awards will promote and foster a culture of excellence within SAPS, encouraging members to emulate the examples set by award winners.

This platform showcases the achievements by members both in support and operational environments, demonstrating their individual and team efforts in serving the organisation and our communities.

In his keynote address MEC Vass congratulated all recipients and affirmed that the hard work and dedication by members made this event possible.

During the release of the second quarter crime statistics on Friday, 06 December 2024, the majority of serious crimes displayed a decrease. It is against this backdrop that the successes of SAPS are evident.

He encouraged members to inspire confidence, act with integrity and respect and strive towards the approval of the public.

“Fulfil your duty to protect and serve “, concluded MEC Vass.

The following officers and members were recognised and awarded for service excellence during 2023/2024:

• Administration Employee of the Year: Level 2 – 4: Cleaner E Thomas from Upington Garage
• Administration Employee of the Year: Level 5 – 7: CAC NR Kaars from Provincial OD & Strategic Management
• Administration Employee of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Captain MM Moleele from Pampierstad SAPS
• Administration Team of the Year: Rosedale SAPS Finance
• Vispol Member of the Year: Level 5 – 7: Sergeant SD Opperman from Calvinia K9 Unit
• Vispol Member of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Lt Colonel ST Mphofu – Marydale SAPS Station Commander
• Vispol Team of the Year: Rosedale SAPS Sector Teams
• Operations Member of the Year: Level 5-7: WO TR Letwaba from Provincial POCC
• Operations Member of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Colonel GG Dikgetse from Provincial POCC
• Operational Team of the Year: Provincial Operational Coordination
• Detective Service Employee of the Year: Level 5- 7: WO CJ Bekker from Onseepkans Detectives
• Detective Service Employee of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Captain AJF Swanepoel from Port Nolloth Detectives
• Detective Service Team of the Year: Upington Detective Service
• FCS Investigator of the Year: Level 5 – 7: Sergeant J Lakey from Kimberley FCS
• FCS Investigator of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Colonel MT Strydom from Galeshewe FCS
• FCS Team of the Year: Galeshewe FCS
• Senior Operational Manager of the Year: Brigadier HA Janse van Rensburg from Provincial POCC
• Man of the Year: Brigadier HA Janse van Rensburg from Provincial POCC
• Woman of the Year: Constable NC Mkosana from Strydenburg SAPS
• Sportsman of the Year: Constable LC Motshedi from Danielskuil CSC
• Sportswoman of the Year: Sergeant KO Pule from Deben SAPS
• Person with Disability of the Year: CAC MF Hugo from Hopetown SAPS
• Reservist of the Year: R/ Captain PF George from Marydale SAPS
• Station of the Year: Marydale SAPS
• CPF of the Year: Tsineng SAPS
• Crime Intelligence Employee of the Year: Level 5 – 7: Sergeant TM van Rooyen from Springbok Crime Intelligence
• Crime Intelligence Team of the Year: Namakwa Crime Intelligence
• Forensic Services Employee of the Year: Level 5 – 7: Sergeant T Mogoiwa from Kimberley LCRC
• Forensic Services Employee of the Year- Level 8-12: Captain RAJ Manuel from Springbok LCRC
• Forensic Services Team of the Year: Decentralised LCRC
• Protection and Security Services Employee of the Year: Level 5 – 7: WO NM Diederiks from Provincial PSS
• Protection and Security Services Employee of the Year: Level 8 – 12: Lt Colonel EJ Smit from Provincial PSS
• Protection and Security Services Team of the Year: Northern Cape Specialised and Technical Unit

Provincial Commissioner’s Awards were awarded to individuals selected by the Provincial Commissioner who displayed exemplary conduct namely:

• Major General JP Raymond,
• Brigadier HA Janse van Rensburg,
• WO HJ Mali,
• Personal Assistant R Carolus and
• Northern Cape SAPS Air Wing.

The evening was concluded with a Vote of Thanks by the Provincial Head of Crime Intelligence, Major General Jacques Raymond.

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