The end of her employment contract comes after a 5-year fixed contract until 01 May 2026.

The Provincial Police Commissioner led a joint partnership with the MEC for Transport Safety and Community Violet Mathye.

They donated school uniforms for floods affected puplis at Nyiko Primary and Masiza Secondary Schools in Mbaula village.

The delegation proceeded their generous spirit to Belleville village and handed over food parcels to 10 affected families during the Giyani floods.

MEC for Transport Safety and Community acknowledged the Provincial Police Commissioner’s passion and dedication in serving the people of limpopo

” We are blessed to have Lt General Provincial Commissioner Thembi Hadebe in the province and would like to have her until she reaches 65 years old,” said Provincial MEC Violet Mathye.

She began her Police career in 1986 at Kangwane police at Kanyamazane in Mpumalanga province.

She worked at various stations such as Elukwatini, Ekulindeni, and Matsulu in visible policing until 1990.

Rising through the SAPS ranks in various operational and command roles within Mpumalanga province.

Before moving to Limpopo Province, she was a Deputy Provincial Commissioner and Human Resource Management for 12 years in Mpumalanga.

She joined the Limpopo Province in 01 May 2021 after predecessor former Provincial Police Commissioner Lt General Nneke Ledwaba.

Under her leadership, the provincial police recorded a remarkable 26% year on year reduction in murder cases, positioning the province as one of the safest in South Africa for murder levels in 2024/25 statistics.

More than 16 500 suspects were arrested in a single financial year across all major crime categories, including murder, robbery, rape, burglary, and fraud.

She launched and supported special operations such as Operation Shanela/ Kukula, which involved high_ density policing deployments in crime hotspots.

Also, Operation Vala Umgodi targeted illegal mining activities helping to dismantle illicit operations and prevent environmental and economic harm.

“Basically, when i came into the province, I knew that I was taking a contract for five years. I can’t believe time flies. When I thought about things that I had to do, it kept rolling and the community’s engagements, then i realised that the time was up, ” said Provincial Police Commissioner Lt General Thembi Hadebe

Her tenure is marked by measurable crime reductions, effective operations , large numbers of arrests, inter _ agency collaboration, and efforts to strengthen policing capacity in communities across the province.

” I will take with me the humility of the people of this province , Tradional Leaders, Politicians, Church leaders and various stakeholders, and the work relationship forged with my team at SAPS,” concluded the Provincial Police Commissioner Lt General Hadebe.

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This following the recent expedited direction of the investigation into a Culpable Homicide case.

“Dr Nel” lost his life on the 02 November 2025 at approximately 04:00 am on the road along Ga_ Seleka Phetogo Drive in Botshabelo Village, within the Tom Burke policing area.

According to police, they found a male face down on the roadway in a critical condition.

Preliminary information indicates that the deceased was last seen performing at the grand opening of a local pub earlier that morning.

“Dr Nel” was certified dead on the scene by the EMS

Provincial Spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says the vehicle allegedly involved in the accident still remain unknown up to this stage and the circumstances that led to the incident remain under investigation.

Police say the case is no longer handled by the Waterberg District Detectives is currently being investigated by the Provincial Investigation Unit ( PIU) as part of efforts to intensify and expedite the investigation process.

Lt General Hadebe urge anyone with information that may assist the police investigation to contact Investigating Officer Colonel Richard Boshomane on 079 894 5501 or their nearest police station or call anonymously on 08600 10111

Police investigations are continuing.

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