| Announcement of acting appointments for Crime Intelligence and call for unity and focus | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/07/10 |
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Media Statement
PRETORIA - The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola accompanied by Deputy National Commissioners, today addressed Crime Intelligence senior management from Head Office and Provinces to introduce key acting appointments and reinforce a collective mission. The National Commissioner introduced the newly appointed Acting Divisional Commissioner Major General Solomon Makgato and further announced several other acting appointments to fill critical vacant Senior Management posts within the Crime Intelligence environment. These appointments are intended to ensure continuity effective command and strategic oversight during this period. During the meeting, the management reiterated the absolute centrality of Crime Intelligence to the SAPS's core mandate of preventing, combating, and investigating crime. Intelligence remains the bedrock upon which effective operational strategies are built. The work of CI is fundamental in proactively identifying threats, disrupting criminal networks, and safeguarding our nation. The National Commissioner emphasised the importance of unity and issued a stern directive to all managers to refrain from any involvement in smear campaigns or activities that damage the integrity and morale of the organisation. He called upon Crime Intelligence managers to extend their full support and cooperation to Acting Divisional Commissioner and other senior managers appointed in Acting positions. General Masemola reaffirmed the SAPS commitment to improved service delivery. “It is only through united effort and a shared commitment to excellence that we can strengthen our intelligence capabilities and significantly improve the fight against crime. The stability within the Crime Intelligence environment is non-negotiable for maintaining broader national stability, the General added. Ends
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