A police officer earns her badge during the announcement of rank promotion in North West. Photo: Supplied.
Nineteen North West police officers were promoted.
A police officer earns her badge during the announcement of rank promotion in North West. Photo: Supplied.
Promotion to a higher rank comes with great accountability and responsibility, North West member of the executive council (MEC) for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari, said.
On 1 October 2019, Lehari spoke at the back to basic parade announcing the rank promotion of the South African (SA) Police in Potchefstroom saying:
“It is common knowledge that most of you have been working tirelessly and looking forward to a moment like this in your careers, we are here today, to bear testimony that God Almighty has answered, and congratulations are in order.”
Sello Lehari, North West member of the executive council (MEC) for Community Safety and Transport Management
He added:
“However, one must always remember that promotion to a higher rank comes with great accountability and responsibility, meaning a lot is expected from you.”
Sello Lehari, North West member of the executive council (MEC) for Community Safety and Transport Management
A total number of 91 promotions were made, 14 police officers were promoted to the rank of Colonels, 14 Lieutenant Colonels, 32 Captains and 20 Warrant Officers. There were also 11 PSA (Public Service Act) appointee personnel.
Lehari said the monthly back to basics parade was welcomed as an intervention strategy that would address most of the stubborn crimes in the province. He explained:
“Our country is going through a dark patch of senseless and ruthless challenge of gender-based violence crimes that escalate murder and rape. We have seen through the recently released crime stats that even our province is not spared from this brutality that has befallen the country.”
Sello Lehari, North West member of the executive council (MEC) for Community Safety and Transport Management
The MEC noted:
“The national development plan clearly stipulates that all people living in South Africa should not live in fear of crime, particularly women, children and vulnerable groups must be protected at all times.”
Sello Lehari, North West member of the executive council (MEC) for Community Safety and Transport Management
By African News Agency (ANA); Editing by Devereaux Morkel