| Premier of the Northern Cape officiates the handing over of Loyal Service Medals | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/11/05 |
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Media Statement
KIMBERLEY - The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, officiated the handing over of Loyal Service Medals to deserving members of the South African Police Service in recognition of their dedicated service spanning 10, 20, and 30 years. The Premier was joined by the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Limakatso Koloi, the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Deputy Provincial Commissioners, the hosting Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari, the four District Commissioners, Provincial Heads, Station Commanders, the newly elected Chairperson of the Northern Cape Provincial Community Police Board, Mr Clement Baai, heads of entities and departments and sponsors. A total of 146 officers and members attached to Provincial Components and Units and members from police stations within the Frances Baard District received medals during the ceremony attended by their families, colleagues and senior officers. In her welcoming address, Lieutenant General Otola, extended her appreciation to the members for their commitment to upholding the values of the SAPS as set out in the Constitution of the South Africa. She also cited that when police officials are being attacked and murdered by community members while executing their duties, it is a direct attack on the State and will not be allowed. In his Keynote address, the Premier, Dr Zamani Saul congratulated the recipients and commended them for their unwavering dedication, bravery, and selfless service to the people of the Northern Cape. The Medal Parade concluded on a high note when the Premier officially handed over new a fleet of 15 vehicles to police stations and specialized units including two to the Frances Baard District Community Police Forum and the Provincial CPF board structure. These vehicles will boost the capabilities of stations and units especially as we are in the Safer Festive Season period which will require more boots on the ground in order to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency Ends
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