Kimberley : 13 November 2023 : The Pixley Ka Seme, District Commissioner, Maj Gen Nomana Mtukushe hosted her annual District Excellence Awards on 10 November 2023 at the De Aar Town Hall to appreciate and celebrate their brightest stars.
The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services, Maj Gen Henriette De Waal, Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Maj Gen Luntu Ngubelanga, Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Maj Gen Mmantsheke Lekhele, Provincial Head for Crime Intelligence, Maj Gen Jacques Raymond, the Executive Mayor for Pixley Ka Seme, Counsellor Itumeleng, Local Mayor of Emthanjeni Municipality, Counsellor L Mkumbi, District Commisioners, SAPS Provincial Heads, Station Commanders CPF and SAPS members as well as Heads of entities and departments were in attendance.
The black tie gala event was opened with a devotion by Chaplain SR Kewele while the welcoming address was delivered by Local Mayor, Counsellor L Nkumbi. Maj Gen Mtukushe outlined the purpose of the event and reiterated the pride she has in the hardworking, loyal and committed SAPS members seated to receive accolades for going the extra mile to keep our communities safe and secure.
Messages of support were shared by the Junior District Commissioner of Pixley Ka Seme, L Louw, POPCRU representative, Mr Z Malogi and the District Chairperson of the Community Police Forum, Mrs H Oliphant and all commended the men and women in blue for the invaluable and passionate role they play in safety and security.
The keynote address was delivered by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Corporate Services, Maj Gen Henriette De Waal on behalf of the Provincial Commissioner who echoed the words immensely proud and significantly appreciative of every single member nominated for awards as this speaks volumes about the calibre of men and women we have in the SAPS
The winners in the different categories were announced as follows:
ADMINISTRATION:
Admininistration employee (level 5-7) : D/Typist J Reed-LCRC
Administration Team: Employee Health and Wellness
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Sportsman of the year: Capt MS Mohitli-Plooysburg
Woman of the year: Sgt CB Jacobs-Sunrise
Person with disability : RC N Mbuqe- Colesburg
Best CPF : MF Webb- Sunrise
VISIBLE POLICING:
Vispol and operation employee : Sgt DJ Booysen- Petrusville
Vispol and Operation Team : Cst SMB April -Prieska
DETECTIVES
CR & CSM employee(level 5-7) : Sgt CI Markgraaf-Expolosives
CR & CSM team: WO D Odendaal- LCRC
FCS employee(level 5-7): WO V Booysen
FCS Team: Capt W Coetzee
Detective employee : WO T Magade- VCIU
Detective Team : Capt S Coetzee-VCIU
INDIVIDUAL CATAGORY
Vispol and Operation employee(level 8-12) : Capt SG Mpofu- Marydale
CR & CSM employee(level 8-12): Capt L Matyobeni-LCRC
Detective and Forensic employee(level 8-12): Capt W Coetzee
Best Station of the Year: Capt SG Mpofu- Marydale SAPS
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL APPRECIATION AWARDS :
Const Adolf
Lt Col ND Komaetsile
Lt NP Sandi
Maj Gen Mtukushe on behalf of Pixley Ka Seme awarded Maj Gen De Waal with special pre-retirement gifts of appreciation.
During the vote of thanks all sponsors that contributed and made the awards a huge success were appreciated and received gifts from the Pixley Ka Seme District and a big congratulations went out to all the winners.