Northern Cape police officers honoured for outstanding service
The Annual Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony was held at the Madiba Hall in Roodepan.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
THE Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, honoured police officers for their exceptional service during the Annual Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony held on Thursday at the Madiba Hall in Roodepan.
The event, attended by distinguished guests including the MEC for Transport Safety and Liaison, Ms Limakatso Koloi, was a celebration of the outstanding achievements of SAPS members in the province. In her message, Lieutenant General Otola stated that the awards ceremony is a testament to the hard work and sacrifices made by the members of SAPS.
"Your selflessness, professionalism, and passion for policing have earned you this recognition," she said, encouraging recipients to wear the uniform with pride and display discipline at all times.
Lieutenant General Lineo Nkhuoa, Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Human Resource Management, commended the members for ensuring community safety and pledged National Management's support in crime-fighting efforts. "I express my heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and urge members to continue with the outstanding conduct during the upcoming festive season," she said.
MEC Koloi acknowledged the commitment and hard work of the men and women in blue, commending the families of the members for their support and encouragement. "Continue with the good work, without favour or fear," she stated, reiterating that attacks on police officers will not be tolerated.
The event recognised police officers who demonstrated remarkable courage, innovative problem-solving, and dedication to serving and protecting communities in the Northern Cape.
The Annual Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony was held at the Madiba Hall in Roodepan.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
Award winners in the categories:
Programme 1
- Administration Employee of the Year: Level 2-4: Cleaner G Goliath from Carnarvon SAPS
- Administration Employee of the Year: Level 5-7: Data Typist PM Acker from Plooysburg SAPS
- Administration Employee of the Year: Level 8-12: Colonel HC Griffiths from Provincial Organisational Development and Strategic Management
- Administration Team of the Year: Provincial Organisational Development and Strategic Management
Programme 2
- Vispol Member of the Year: Level 5-7: Sergeant O Masegela from Upington
- Vispol Member of the Year: Level 8-12: Lt Colonel KY Pebe from Kuruman
- Vispol Team of the Year: Vanwyksvlei Vispol
Programme 3
- Detective Service Employee of the Year: Level 5-7: Sergeant MI Mokitimi from Victoria West
- Detective Service Employee of the Year: Level 8-12: Captain AJF Swanepoel from Port Nolloth
- Detective Service Team of the Year: Provincial Crime Detection Services FCS
- Investigator of the Year: Level 5-7: Sergeant IM Fan from De Aar
- FCS Investigator of the Year: Level 8-12: Captain KG Semetsa from Kimberley
- FCS Team of the Year: De Aar FCS
Special awards
- Senior Operational Manager of the Year: Policing: Major General Nomana Mtukushe from Pixley Ka Seme District
- Senior Operational Manager of the Year: Crime Detection: Major General J Raymond from Provincial Crime Intelligence
- Woman of the Year: Sergeant O Masegela from Upington
- Man of the Year: Constable GV Mpona from Seven
- Sportswoman of the Year: Sergeant KO Pule from Deben
- Sportsman of the Year: Constable G Motshedi
- Reservist of the Year: R/Constable E Hoogstander from Kagisho
- Station of the Year: Loxton Police Station
- CPF of the Year: Marydale CPF
National Components
- Crime Intelligence Employee of the Year: Level 5-7: Sergeant RM van Wyk from Hartswater
- Crime Intelligence Employee of the Year: Level 8-12: Lt Colonel H Conradie from Provincial Crime Intelligence
- Forensic Services Employee of the Year: CR & CSM: Level 5-7: Warrant Officer CP Ganas from Upington Forensic Services
- Employee of the Year: CR & CSM: Level 8-12: Captain NB Mxhasa-Yawa Forensic Services
- Team of the Year: CR & CSM: Kakamas LCRC
- Operational Response Services Team of the Year: Dr Aar Public Order Police
Provincial Commissioner Awards
- Provincial SAPS Band
- Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit
- Cleaner MM Tiemie from Provincial Auxiliary Services
- Sergeant Paulsen from Provincial FCS (SECCI)
The Annual Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony was held at the Madiba Hall in Roodepan.
Image: Supplied / SAPS
The Provincial SAPS Band provided musical entertainment during the event.
The Award Ceremony was concluded with a special acknowledgement by Lieutenant General Otola to the sponsors for their generous contributions.
A vote of thanks was delivered by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar.
The Annual Provincial Excellence Awards ceremony was held at the Madiba Hall in Roodepan.
Image: Supplied / SAPS