Celebrating and Awarding Excellence for Distinguished Dedication and Commitment

Thursday, 27 March 2014

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FINALISTS

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ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 1–7)

SPO SM Myeki, Division: Protection and Security Services

The official, PO SM Myeki, has shown through his job description that he went the extra mile in delivering outstanding service through several cases which he investigated. This employee of the SAPS has shown problem-solving skills and creativity by not only using state resources in an effective and efficient manner, but also by using social media networks from his personal cellular phone. Through the performance of his duties, he has proven that he has good communication skills with clients, families, attorneys and different South African departments accordingly. He has been very influential in sensitively pursuing complex circumstances, especially those involving difficulties which have arisen owing to the passing of family members in several cases and service terminations. Myeki has continuously applied all his knowledge to ensure the finalization of his work by cooperating well with all participants involved in the cases. Below are some of the cases in which PO SM Myeki went beyond his call of duty in assisting different families: 1. He swiftly and lucratively assisted SAC Ndlebe with the documents to claim her husband’s benefits and pension after she was ignored by the Department of Education, her husband’s former employer. 2. PO Myeki handled all the necessary documents in advance for the retirement application of Mrs Vuso/Mahlasela by submitting documents to the Divisional Commissioner. “Thank you. I got all my pension monies and I receive monthly pension appropriately,” she expressed when she visited Myeki at his office. 3. After months of tracking down one of four children who was born out of wedlock, of deceased PO Nkuzo, by contacting police stations in Butterworth, the official ultimately found the child through Facebook and submitted all the outstanding documents to Head Office to complete the unfinished file productively. His patience and sensitivity with this case were meticulous as most family members were unaware of the child’s existence and the child was unaware of his/her father’s passing.

4. Similarly, he not only facilitated a young beneficiary with expired and outstanding documents after their father’s passing, but he extended a helping hand by communicating with bank managers and paying to open accounts for this child accordingly. Furthermore, after finding that some of the policies of the deceased had not been claimed, he successfully took the child to the Master of the High Court to apply for a new letter of executorship and letters requesting the payment of the policies to the child. 5. This official triumphantly communicated with Ntaname Attorneys and Home Affairs after Sgt MNA Leanya’s death, writing letters explaining that the spouse had not requested a new identity book after her marriage, resulting in different particulars in documents. The file was finalized and the spouse was paid the gratuity and other pension funds by the GEPF. 6. Subsequent to Sgt Makasi’s death, it was brought to Myeki’s attention that Samkelo Makasi, one of the major dependants, did not have an identity document. After realizing that the dependant had been waiting for his identity book for more than four years, he took matters into his own hands and provided his own home as a shelter for the dependant. Several months passed with no word from Home Affairs after he had approached them. His patience and frequent follow-ups resulted in the file being finalized on 28 June 2013. 7. In addition, this official finalized the file of Const Zuzan’s dismissal after realizing that the member had changed his surname after dismissal, making his documents and identity document particulars incongruent. He communicated with Home Affairs and ultimately resolved the issue. This resulted in the finalization of the file by Head Office and the paying out of pension funds to the dismissed member. These cases clearly indicate the adherence of time frames by this official. His proactiveness, exceptional diligence and integrity are evident with the manner in which he has successfully adapted well to different people and circumstances.

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AC RD Ruiters, Northern Cape

Administration Clerk RD Ruiters acted as the commander of the MIC Section for five months in 2013. Over the period between February and July 2013, he/she did excellent work ensuring that reports for various sections in the Northern Cape Provincial HRD were compiled correctly and delivered on time. During the 2012/2013 financial year, Mr/Ms Ruiters assisted with enhancing the skills and knowledge of the province’s HRDC IT trainers by giving them advanced training in computer programs training. Mr/Ms Ruiters was responsible for a number of good presentations, including the Detective Computer Project at Galeshewe HRD and at various units and stations in the province. His/her good work was

recognized by the management of the South African Police Service’s Head Office in Pretoria and they asked him/her to present the Detective Computer Project in the Western Cape. Mr/Ms Ruiters, who is also in charge of maintaining his/her unit’s database, assisted a number of SAPS officials and offices with statistics and technology-related issues. These include the provincial units like the Legal Services, the Detective Service, Crime Intelligence and Head Office. The passionate Mr/Ms Ruiters did all the work without receiving any remuneration for it.

Secretary JC du Toit, Kwa-Zulu Natal

She is a born administrator and dedicated public servant who performs duties with enthusiasm. In spite of being a civilian employee in a police environment, she is making significant contributions in the fight against crime. This has been signified by the extra mile that she goes for the Margate Cluster to achieve its objective of eradicating crime.

In addition to her normal KPA, she assists cluster components, such as the Detective Service, MIC, Support Services and Visible Policing. She uses her administration experience and expertise to help draft reports, such as crime analyses, presentations, completing and submitting various monthly and quarterly returns of juveniles in custody, as

well as duplicating fingerprints on the CAS. Indeed, these are crucial administration roles that drum up support to the Cluster Commander, management and coordinators as they can devote most of their energy to addressing crime and rendering services to the communities.

A workaholic attitude drives her away from her family, because she is always eager to attend to tasks even if she is on leave, on holiday and during the festive season. She is a secretary to the Cluster Commander and has not only proven to be a disciplined and versatile employee of the South African Police Service, but also a selfless servant and asset to her community.

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ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 8–12)

Among the core responsibilities of the administration employee of the year on level 8 to 12 are the effective and efficient management of posts in the province, the completion of the Resource Allocation Guide (RAG) inputs sheets is the only tool used to determine the correct number of funded posts or personnel at each station. During the assessment period, about 110 RAG inputs sheets for all police stations in the Free State were obtained and verified before they were sent to Head Office for processing. The inputs sheets required a 100% completion and accuracy rate and, as a result, 8 585 funded posts were allocated to the province, where the process was finalised within a required time frame of two months. After the allocation of the funded posts, Lt Col Botha was also responsible for developing an initiative of granting 8 585 funded posts to 18 clusters, which, in the absence of the set criteria of the granting of the posts, was tested and discussed by commanders and role players before posts were granted. A full analysis of each station was conducted. The core responsibilities of Lt Col Botha, the administration employee of the year on level 8 to 12, also included, among other things, conducting a work-study investigation which revealed the inconsistencies between the allocated or granted posts and the approved structure and functions, and based on his dedication and conclusions/findings, Head Office was able to fast-track the

service delivery in the province. During the assessment period, the officer completed the final phase of the accessibility study aimed at identifying all existing (operational and non-operational) police stations, satellite police stations, fixed and mobile contact points to provide all members of the community with reasonable access to police service points within a 4 km radius from where they were staying. The officer demonstrated a high level of creativity by developing a programme whereby the actual personnel at all stations in the province had to be captured on a database and the information drawn for the current RAG and subtracted from the actual number of personnel. This would then provide a clear indication of vacant posts or whether a specific station is overstaffed or understaffed. The program was given to Career Management to ensure the effective placement of members. The member was involved in various projects aimed at advancing service delivery in the SAPS and the Free State, such as the vehicle issuing criteria, the transportation of detainees in the Phuthaditjhaba Cluster, as well as the establishment of the three new Public Order Policing Units, namely, Selosesha, Sasolburg and Phuthaditjhaba.

Lt-Col JL Botha, Free State

Col De Clerk is a potential commander, strategist and passionate leader. This became clear when she was appointed as the acting Provincial Head of Organisational Development and Strategic Management. During her 36 weeks’ tenure, she dedicated 413:40 hours of her private time to the SAPS without any compensation. At the time, she was participating in coordinating, presenting and implementing the new structure for four provincial divisions. Col de Klerk conducted 58 RAG audits of 86 stations in the province.

When she was acting, she also had to take care of her usual duties, which included compiling presentations and information notes for the Provincial Commissioner to present at national level, in Cabinet and to the Portfolio Committee.

Col de Klerk’s passion for service delivery became clear when she visited the Top 25 police stations to address the challenges that affected service delivery. She also guided the activities of the component to the best of her ability. She is a people’s person and a team leader who provides moral support to her colleagues. To her colleagues, she is known as a very committed person who strives very hard to fulfil the organisational goals and objectives at all times. She is a good listener who accepts positive criticism, and effectively deals with negative criticism.Col JG De Klerk,

Mpumalanga

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Maj S Bissessur, Kwa-Zulu Natal

The member has a wealth of experience and expertise and walks the extra mile to ensure that everything runs efficiently. His dedication, work ethic and performance have elevated the overall performance of his unit. The member’s performance and that of his office has resulted in them being praised at provincial inspections and his office’s success has been used as a good business practice/model for other units.

The member is an all-rounder who has been involved in Sector Policing and still continues to fight crime through avenues such as sports and involvement in community activities. The member’s

competent performance of his tasks has added value to the SAPS. It has not been easy sailing through his 30 years of service. There have been trials and tribulations.

One of many noteworthy instances was when the member’s life was at risk when he was given the responsibility to investigate members who were allegedly involved in corruption. The member was not dissuaded, and his determination, dedication and hard work paid off.

ADMINISTRATION GROUP OF THE YEAR

Col NJ Monyai, Division: Human Resource Management

Team spirit and camaraderie rule the day in the Supply Chain Management Subsection of the Support Services Section of the SAPS. The subsection consists of four fundamental areas of responsibility, namely Demand Management, Acquisition Management, Logistics Management and Disposal Management with Performance Management as the fifth area playing a role of evaluating the four subsections.

The team, which consists of 18 members, has proven beyond reasonable doubt that the government’s slogan “Together we can do more” could not have been more relevant. These members have made great strides in all matters related to Supply Chain Management, which include, but are not limited to stocktaking, inventory management and firearm inspections. Patience, perseverance and persistence in compliance with the instructions, prescripts and procedures in Supply Chain Management saw the section standing above the rest.

Since the inception of Performance Management in the SAPS in the 2008/2009 financial year, the Supply Chain Management Subsection has achieved a 100% rating in all areas of responsibility and has maintained the same record and status to date. This performance means that the Divisional Commissioner’s assessment is 100% and was rated at 5.The consistency of the section has added value to service delivery and has impressed its clients with its turnaround time. Even the external suppliers cannot wait to do business with the SAPS owing to the

timeous payment of invoices in 30 days into Treasury Regulation 8.2.3 which contributes to the discounts of 2,5% per invoice owing to good practice.

The complexity and nature of the environment have encouraged innovation and creativity among members in the enhancement of service delivery in the section and the division through the development of systems. They have developed sound practices that have been adopted by other divisions to assist in their daily duties as a result of the consistency they have maintained. The section’s hard work and dedication have earned them a letter of appreciation from the Divisional Commissioner of Supply Chain Management in recognition of their innovative thinking and adherence to good practices and for encouraging other divisions/provinces to replicate their monitoring systems.

The Section’s secret to achieving the required results mainly rests on being conscious of time, disciplined, professional and having the mentality to work together to achieve the same goal which is delivering service of the highest quality. Their commitment,

dedication, loyalty, hard work and going the extra mile have remained unsurpassed since the 2008/2009 financial year.

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Compliance with the Public Finance Management Act remains at the core of the finance staff members who were specifically trained to ensure their tasks are carried out efficiently and economically. The aim of the finance office is to ensure that it serves the accounting station, together with the stations and units under Cluster 19 in the most effective and economical way and meeting their goals and targets.

The team’s tasks entail managing the budget for 13 stations, 12 Units, TRT and the Cluster office. The budget controller ensures that the availability of funds is controlled within the allocation budget in terms of paragraph 38 of chapter 5 of the PFMA1/1999. The team’s tasks include controlling and managing loss control and the administration of departmental debts, loss of face value and serial-number control registers and losses of State money managed in terms of section 38(c)(1) of Chapter 5 of the PFMA.

The team also managed the departmental debt files in accordance with section 38(1) (c) (1) of Chapter 5 of the PFMA, the suspense accounts on vehicle debts and the anal #D.6.30 managed in terms of section 38(1) (c) (1) of Chapter 5 of the PFMA. The team implemented methods for the Pietermaritzburg management standing advance to ensure claims are submitted in time and that claims are perused efficiently prior to approval to avoid overpayment in terms of section 38(1) (c) (1) of Chapter 5 of the PFMA.

The team ensures that all salary queries, deaths, discharges, resignations, or any form of service termination or suspension is reported within 24 hours to Head Office for the salary to be stopped. The financial return of the office is submitted in time to the provincial office and is always returned with positive comments from the financial staff at the provincial office. The station commander commended the report received from the province.

The team has been devoted, dedicated and loyal to the SAPS. They work around the clock and after hours when necessary, to ensure they meet the strict deadlines. They once displayed their more dedicated side when the financial archives were broken into, but they worked as a team to ensure that order was restored in the archives room. They provided in-service training to members who were not so knowledgeable about their salaries and deductions.

The members of personnel also provided ongoing in-service training to the financial clerks to ensure that they are well versed in their tasks. The team’s meticulous nature prevented the wrong people to be paid due to an incorrect capturing of information in another office. The team members are professional, competent, creative, disciplined and have the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to their colleagues in an understandable manner. They always work together as an efficient team in every task they tackle.

Lt-Col KL Khan,Kwa-Zulu Natal

Some time in September 2011, Parliament instructed the management of the SAPS to institute a project where all official firearms would be IBIS test-fired, captured on the Firearm Permit System and stored at the National Forensics Database. The project had to be completed at the end of the 2012/13 financial year. The instruction arose from the fact that police firearms were involved in many of the criminal activities and, consequently, the project was handed over to the National Armourers who had to purchase IBIS shooting water tanks.

Owing to budgetary constraints, they only managed to buy five tanks which were allocated to provinces with many firearms. Each tank cost around R150 000,00, but Mpumalanga could not buy one as it had not been budgeted for.

The team sat and discussed what needed to be done in the face of minimal resources. They contacted private shooting ranges in the province and made appointments with owners to negotiate the use of their ranges at no cost to the State. All stations were grouped according to their clusters and put next to the shooting ranges as a way of saving costs. The group was able to test-fire about 300 firearms in a day from four to five stations. This was a huge success considering that when

using a shooting tank, one could only test-fire less than 80 firearms and only visit one station in a day.

If Mpumalanga had purchased the IBIS shooting water tank, it would have cost the State roughly R450 000,00, excluding the purchase price for the shooting tank. The team therefore only spent R77 500,00 to complete the project. In one financial year, the team managed to IBIS test-fire and capture IBIS samples of 12 275 firearms.

To illustrate extreme devotion, the team worked tirelessly to make the project a success by spending months away from their loved ones at shooting ranges that had no shelters in extreme weather conditions. Some areas the team visited were as hot as 40˚C without shelter and on some days the mercury plummeted to as low as minus 2˚C. The team worked unpaid overtime at the shooting range and even had to put in extra hours for the capturing of the IBIS samples during the workshop owing to a lack of scanners and computers. The members also worked at the weekend at no cost to the State.

Despite a lack of sufficient resources, the team used the little resources they had in their possession to acquire maximum results.

Lt-Col KK Makaleng, Mpumalanga

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VISIBLE POLICING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 3-7)

Const SH Ubisi, Mpumalanga

Const Ubisi arrested 173 suspects for crimes depending on the police action, ie 90 for public drinking, five for operating unlicensed liquor outlets, 14 for being in possession of dagga and 17 for Road Traffic Act offences. Const Ubisi attended to complaints within the time frames that are determined in the performance chart. Const Ubisi dealt with 122 emotional/difficult clients in terms of the South African Constitution, victim empowerment legislation frameworks, the Domestic Violence Act, National Instruction 7 of 1999, and Section 26 of the Children’s Act, 1960 (Act No 33 of 1960). Const Ubisi interviewed an average of 32 complainants and witnesses per shift in accordance with SO (G) 31 and SO (G) 256 (2).

Const Ubisi established and initiated a sound working relationship with the community who also informed the constable about crime 24/7. Const Ubisi initiated the mobilization of members during night shifts and conducted stop-and-search operations. Const Ubisi recovered many unlicensed firearms, stolen property, arrested drunk drivers, seized drugs and arrested many suspects. Const Ubisi assisted colleagues and advised them on how to perform their duties. Because of Const Ubisi’s creativity, initiative, innovation and resourcefulness, the award of Cop of the Month was awarded to Const Ubisi eight times in the 2012/2013 financial year. Const Ubisi was awarded for Vispol Employee of the year in Mpumulanga.

WO VM Konzani, Eastern Cape

The member and his tracker dog’s dedication and professional conduct restored a complainant’s confidence in the police. On 25 September 2013, the member was called out to attend to a stock theft scene where nine sheep had been stolen and slaughtered by six suspects, who had travelled in a maroon Mazda 323.

On arrival at the scene, Black – the tracker dog - picked up a spoor which led to the discovery of some of the sheep’s remains, which had been hidden in a shallow hole. The member identified shoe prints at the scene, which he lifted by means of plaster casts. Black followed another spoor which led to a small farm village where the member arrested a suspect with the help of other members.

The member also discovered bloodstained shoes in two different households, which he seized to further his investigation. Upon thorough inspection of the shoes, the member discovered that the patterns on the outsoles of the shoes matched the prints he had lifted at the scene. The member searched for more suspects until very late that day, but had to resume the search the following day.

When the member returned to the farm village the following day, he managed to single-handedly arrest all five remaining suspects. This was made possible with the assistance the member received from the owner of the farm, the farm manager and the community who live and work on the farms.

Const PBM Masango, Free State

In 2012 the station was experiencing an alarming rate of truck hijackings and to curb this, the station commander approached the members at a parade and implored them to intervene. Const PBM Masango and Const Msimango voluntarily chose to assist and eventually, the number of truck hijackings decreased.

The principle of Batho Pele did not only exist in theory, but was demonstrated in their conduct by using their time, even when off-duty, to attend to some of the complaints. Due to the large number of truck hijackings on the N3 at the time, the constables took A1 statements from victims and opened case dockets. This included dockets and the transfer of suspects, who do not fall under their jurisdiction, to neighbouring stations.

Const Masango and his team ensured that they patrolled the N3 in the early hours of the morning to remove trucks parked along the road to avert and minimize the large number of truck hijackings and robberies. The team also assisted the CPO and CPF members in distributing pamphlets to promote awareness campaigns like “Hlokomela Qaphela”, to inform truck drivers and make them vigilant.

It is because they cared and never forsake their responsibilities, that in this period, more suspects were apprehended and sentenced. Their relentless efforts despite the restraining environment, made a positive impact on their colleagues. It was because they dared not let difficulties become barriers, that today such crimes are no longer commonplace and truck drivers are no longer targeted.

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VISIBLE POLICING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 8-12)

Lt-Col JG Gelderblom, Free State

Lt Col Gelderblom is one of the members of the SAPS who always go beyond the call of duty to combat crime in the Free State. He is a self-starter, proactive, selfless and dedicated man in blue who also plays a vital role as a coordinator for Rural Safety Proactive Policing in the province.

His coordinating skills saw the restoration of trust and unity between the police and the farmers. He developed a standardized Rural Safety Plan with the assistance of external role players and translated it from Afrikaans to English in order to accommodate everyone. This plan is currently in the finalisation and the implementation phases.

Lt Col Gelderblom, a very loyal and disciplined member who spent 29 years in the service, is not only doing a great job in the eyes of the community, but has also impressed the National Commissioner at their VOC during the ANC’s Conference where he presented their duties. He demonstrated to the National Commissioner how they worked on roadblocks and searched vehicles. After the conference he was the talk of the town and everyone wanted to work with him.

Through his organising skills, Lt Col Gelderblom, in collaboration with other members of the station, cluster and various role players, incorporated ideas and developed farm and worker templates to be

implemented at police stations to prevent crimes on farms. He also pioneered stock theft training at the clusters, together with fellow colleague Lt Col Du Preez, in order to prevent the prevalent stock theft on farms.

His imparting of knowledge to the task team members saw 51 arrests being made and the recovery of 648 sheep and 415 cattle in the Selosesha Cluster. In the Phuthaditjhaba Cluster, 422 sheep and 402 cattle were recovered and 64 suspects were arrested. As a result of his willingness to work together, he established a sound working relationship with the Stock Theft Unit, Legal Services and ORS in the stock theft and anti-rhino poaching training. His relationship further extended to the Prosecuting Authority and Department of Environmental Affairs during the rhino poaching training.

He was involved in the training of 450 members of Vispol, the Detective Service, Highway Patrol and 24 members of SANDF in stock-related legislation, endangered species and approaches towards prevention, and, as a result, the crimes of stock theft and endangered species decreased by a drastic 7,5% For the 2012/2013 financial year, 524 arrests were made, and 3 044 cattle and 5 495 sheep were recovered respectively.

Const T Tabata and Const Nogwebela are based at Visible Policing in the Eastern Cape. The constables have shown extraordinary passion and dedication for their work in the fight against crime and to arrest perpetrators of crime. In November 2012, the Station Commander, Lt Col Spelman urgently contacted Const Nogwebela after a business robbery and murder incident had taken place in Dalubuhle where three suspects killed a shop owner and robbed him of his money, airtime and cellular phone. Const Nogwebela immediately engaged his colleague, Const Tabata. The constables were off duty when the incident happened. At about 18:30, they started with the investigations and tracing the suspects. They managed to arrest an injured suspect at

the All Saints Hospital in Engcobo at about 22:00. The police officers used one the suspects’ girlfriend to track the other suspect who was immediately arrested at about 23:45 in Cofimvaba in the area of Joe Slovo. They also conducted a search for the third suspect until 08:50 the following day without any rest being made. They eventually arrested him in Joe Solvo. The two energetic constables continued with the administration of the case docket and the registration of the exhibits. The entire operation took about 21 hours to complete. The duo worked 33 hours in total with no rest. Const Nogwebela and Const Tabata were voted as Stars of the Year at the recent Station Service Excellence Awards held in May 2013.

VISIBLE POLICING GROUP OF THE YEAR

Const T Tabata,Eastern Cape

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Lt SJ Thela, Mpumalanga

The Machadodorp Police Station in Mpumalanga is a model station under the Belfast cluster. Serving an area of 949 square metres with about 74 farms, the Machadodorp Police Station prides itself on its committed members, who always go beyond the call of duty.

Despite the shortage of personnel, the Machadodorp Police Station was voted the best performing station on the Captain to Lieutenant Colonel Levels, and was the runner up in the category Overall Performing Station in Mpumalanga in the 2012/2013 financial year.

The station attributes its success to the discipline of its members and personnel, to their good team work, effective communication and the sharing of work among all personnel. It recognises the strengths of individuals and applies them across all divisions according to their

strengths and skills. Working as a unit and with the backing of the support personnel, the members work tirelessly to realise the vision of the station by going the extra mile and even sacrificing their rest days to perform crime prevention duties, as well as attending community and Community Policing Forum (CPF) meetings.

The Machadodorp Police Station sets monthly targets and encourages healthy competition among the personnel, which has improved service delivery and performance and in turn, enhanced the public’s acceptance of the police in the area.

The motto at the station is “It starts with us to give our clients the best services”, and they live their motto.

Const MJ Sefatsa, Free Stae

Const MJ Sefatsa is well known among his staff for drafting the Ficksburg Crime Prevention Relief A operational plan, which took place in November 2012. During this operational plan, around 40 suspects were arrested and crime in the community decreased, leaving encouraging operations such as these to take place regularly. Operational plans are not part of this group’s responsibility, but as foot soldiers on the ground, they realized the importance of drafting their own operational plan, working for an extra three hours with no remuneration. There were two cases in which suspects were arrested while this group worked off duty.

The initiated relief played an important role in motivating other reliefs in order to promote Ficksburg’s individual accountability strategy by winning the monthly station awards for five consecutive months. This relief managed to reproduce another Crime Prevention Relief which it is now competing with for the monthly award. Ficksburg is now regarded as one of the best stations in the cluster and in the province where the prevention of crime is concerned. Most of the stations in the Free State have been taught the strategy and have adopted it.

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DETECTIVE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 3-7)

D/Const L Nkatazo, Eastern Cape

D/Const Lusanda Nkatazo is truly an icon of heroism. The member showed outstanding and extraordinary dedication to solve two difficult murder cases and ten cases of robbery in the Eastern Cape. Const Nkatazo managed to secure four life sentences and 462 years’ convictions from April 2012 to October 2013. In 2010, he was investigating a number of robberies in Mdeantsane when he heard the gruesome murder of a 67-year-old grandmother. Const Nkatazo spent many long hours during the night and after normal working hours tracing the suspects and eventually arrested them. Through his endless efforts, he ensured that the suspects were found guilty of murder and robbery. Phumzile Dyani was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 15 years and his co-accused, Nyameko Msawawa, was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment plus 15 years.

Const Nkatazo went on to successfully finalise cases of armed robbery, rape as well as armed robbery and attempted murder against the same accused. They were sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment each for armed robbery and rape, and for armed robbery and attempted murder 60 years’ imprisonment to run concurrently with the other sentences. As a dedicated detective, Const Nkatazo further secured

the convictions of five suspects who murdered a security guard by stabbing him to death and taking his belongings and cellular phones. He used his detective skills extensively to convince a person who had bought cellular phones, to assist him in tracing the suspects after working hours.

He also negotiated with the prosecutor to proceed with the case even though he did not have a strong case against all the suspects until one of the suspects turned to be a state witness to secure a conviction. On 21 July 2013, the four accused were found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment, except accused number four who was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment, because he was juvenile. Apart from these excellent sentences, Const Nkatazo secured other convictions of armed robberies and house robberies, murder and the illegal possession of firearms. The member was also committed to checking reported cases at the weekend in order to link the suspects to the cases. Above all, Const Nkatazo was also willing to train the junior detectives at the weekends on how to identify and trace the suspects. He will remain a true model for men and women in blue.

Sgt MP Mamatela, Free State

Sergeant MP Mamatela was seconded to the AFU (NPA) in 2017, as an Asset Investigating Officer. In 2011, the Financial and Asset Forfeiture Investigation Unit (FAFI), was established under the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. This Unit currently consists of two asset investigating officers, who must serve the entire Free State. As a result of Sergeant Mamatela’s dedication and exceptional work, he was appointed as The most improved DPCI Investigating officer at the National Detective Conference and to top this, he was also awarded as the overall Winner of the 2012/2013 DPCI Awards.

In 2010/2011, Sergeant Mamatela obtained eight orders out of 156 orders, and improved on this achievement in 2011/2012 with 15 orders out of 215 orders. In 2012/2013 he improved yet again by obtaining 29 orders out of 153 orders.

The above achievements are related to the member’s core KPA, which is the successful investigation of cases with asset forfeiture potential, in other words resulting in orders and subsequently the payment to victims or to the Criminal Asset Recovery Act (CARA). The sergeant contributed to the strategic objective of FAFI, which is to de-resource criminals. He improved on the quality of his work, which resulted in more orders having been obtained. Sergeant Mamatela also ensured that the SAPS profited regarding both time and financial resources with the economic and efficient way in which he performed his tasks.The member proved his dedication to the FAFI Directorate by visiting the various stations, units and clusters in the Free State. He sourced 43 of the 119 cases evaluated for their asset forfeiture potential. This calculated to 36% of

the cases evaluated. FAFI relied on cases sourced and the member made an immeasurable contribution in this regard. He visited various regions, which had an impact on his family time, however, Sergeant Mamatela was willing to sacrifice his time. Sergeant Mamatela attended various courses to improve his skills. This included the pilot course for FAFI investigating officers. Many arrests, investigations and search-and-seizure operations were successful as he was part of these operations.

He further monitored media reports independently, and he would inform his commanders of possible cases. The member was never afraid to ask assistance to enhance service delivery.

In 2011/2012 the member contributed to nine payments to the value of R490 326, 42 to the victims of crime as well as CARA, and this was further increased to 14 payments to the value of R488 871, 74 in 2012/2013. Due to his sterling work and industrious conduct, almost R1 million was paid to the victims and CARA. Through his honesty and commitment to serve, the trust between the community and the police was augmented. Among the cases that the member investigated, was the case relating to an armed robbery at the Metsimaholo Municipality. Through his contribution, the victims were reimbursed (Sasolburg CAS 20/09/2011), with R327 620, 00.

The member displays the ethical conduct, and is always the first one working at the office. He puts his work first, even before his family.

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Const BNM Nchabeleng, Limpopo

Dedicated and innovative are two words of many that can be used to describe Const BNM Nchabeleng. When there were sudden alarming occurrences of cases of rape reported by young schoolgirls in the Lebowakgomo area, Const Nchabeleng was tasked by the Branch Commander to consolidate all eight cases reported by the victims and to investigate them.

Her creativity and patience were highlighted when she decided to pose as a schoolgirl and put herself in the areas where the suspect committed his crimes. By doing that, she managed to track the suspect and get his attention. She arranged a date with him to make him comfortable and unsuspecting of what was to follow. Some of the victims had been visiting in Lebowakgomo when the suspect attacked

them, so she informed them of the progress of their respective cases.After arresting the suspect, Const Nchabeleng conducted a formal identity parade. All the victims identified William Koketso Muroa as their attacker.

The investigation was completed in a very short time and the victims voiced their satisfaction to that effect. The accused (Muroa) was found guilty on three counts of rape and robbery. Five more cases are still outstanding and he must still be charged accordingly.

Const Nchabeleng’s colleagues all say she is known for being flexible and committed to the work she does. They are very impressed with her and support her.

DETECTIVE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 8-12)

Lt Col Mkhaulesi is a Detective Commander who has performed his duties beyond the required measure. As a Detective Commander, one of his KPA’s is to align the unit with the strategic directive of the station. He encouraged members to work flexitime and at the weekends in order to reduce the workload. He cost effectively borrowed vehicles from Crime Prevention and the provincial office on rest days and weekends for his staff ’s use, as well as physically accompanying his groups to most scenes and tracing operations. Mkhaulesi has initiated several workshops in which he taught young members the organizational objectives. He has also attended workshops with his staff where they were further trained on the SAP 6 model, performance charts and the individual performance of investigating officers. He has played a key role in not only recruiting constables from the Uniform Branch to join the Detective Service, but also in ensuring that his staff are familiar with procedures that need to be adhered to

where a case is concerned. This official introduced the SAP 6 model of investigation which boosted staff morale as it created a spirit of healthy competition among his staff. The result of Mkhaulesi’s creativity has had a positive impact on his staff as officers are now more confident, positive and work more diligently. Under his strong leadership, the unit ratings not only reached 76,56% at the end of the 2012/2013 financial year, but were also consistent with a four-star unit. Convictions of five to twenty years and life imprisonment came to the fore and were dealt with. Furthermore, he took on B crimes, which are not detective work. However, because he felt these negatively impacted on detective work, he took it upon himself to address them. This improved service delivery drastically as the complaints in his community began to decrease. His unit has received a PC Special Awards for Best Unit Convictions and Sentences. He has previously been awarded Best General Detective and Overall Operational Member Level 8 – 12.

Lt-Col NJ Mkhaulesi, Free State

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Lt-Col TC Mbele, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Lt Col Mbele is the Unit Commander, and she had the responsibility of implementing proactive measures in combating crimes against women and children. She encouraged the members to note the background of the victims/suspects in their investigation as she had noticed that some cases were withdrawn because the families needed money to address their poverty. The rate of cases withdrawn drastically decreased, and the number of convictions in sexual-related cases, increased. Regarding pornography, this came to an end and the performance of the children who had been identified, improved at school. All the awareness campaigns she presented, were at no cost to the State. The working relationship between the prosecutors and the Unit became excellent because there was effective communication between the parties. The communication between the two organizations and

the quality of investigations by the members under Lt Col Mbele’s command, resulted in many convictions. Lt Col Mbele involved other stakeholders e.g. the DOCS, the EThekwini Municipality and the DOE as the offenders and victims were coming from the same area. This Outreach project was initiated by the nominee after she had visited most schools and residences in that area (especially the victims) and she noticed the poverty. The nominee further conducted an outreach project where all victims and child-headed families were identified and food, school uniforms, shoes and clothes were donated to them. While carrying out this project, Lt Col Mbele discovered mothers whose children had passed away, but were still in the mortuary because of a lack of finances to bury them. Lt Col Mbele obtained the assistance of Nijilo Funeral Parlour to bury those children.

Lt-Col VS Masingi, Limpopo

When Lt Col Masingi realized that the cell phone of the murder victim in the case she was investigating, was active, this led to the discovery of more, unreported murders.

Lt Col Masingi had been working on the report of a missing person, as well as three murder cases with a similar modus operandi, when she realized that a serial killer was on the loose in Groblersdal.

A suspect was traced through the murder victim’s cell phone and in her spare time, Lt Col Masingi interviewed the suspect. This led to the suspect pointing out clothes, cell phones and even more bodies than was being investigated. Lt Col Masingi subsequently opened five more murder cases, with her as the complainant.

As a Branch Commander, Lt Col Masingi had duties that included, among other things, assisting the members serving under her and conducting inspections. She was also the investigating officer in the nine cases of serial murders. In the seven months that it took her to

complete her investigation, she even managed to trace the families of the unidentified bodies by reading the accused’s messages and analysing every single call made by the accused.

The families were all traced, and DNA tests were performed to confirm their connection to the deceased.The accused was given ten life sentences for the murders, and 105 years’ imprisonment for robbery.

The High Court Judge commended Lt Col Masingi and further remarked that the accused had pleaded guilty to the charges because even his defence counsellor realized that the case had been so thoroughly investigated, they had no chance of winning it.Through her guidance, the Groblersdal Magistrates’ Court won the national award for Best Performing Court and a good working relationship was established between the prosecutors and the SAPS members.

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Capt D Fourie, Limpopo

DETECTIVE GROUP OF THE YEAR

A Zimbabwean-born serial rapist terrorised communities in the area of Makhado, Limpopo. He was arrested and linked to nine cases of this unit and other cases that were referred to the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS). Owing to good investigation, the accused was sentenced to six life sentences. The Minister of Police commended the seven members attached to the Makhado FCS Unit and each received a monetary reward of R15 000,00. The seven police officers were Capt Fourie, D/Lt Nkuna, D/WO Masoono, WO Ligege, WO Ralebona, D/Const Rasilabi and Const Bologo.

WO Ligege, who investigated five of these cases, was invited by the Minister of Police to a gala dinner and to an IPID Budget Vote Speech in Parliament, Cape Town. He was singled out and congratulated for his excellent service during the Minister’s speech for securing five life terms for the accused. Without resting on their laurels, four members of the Makhado FCS Unit arrested another serial rapist who was linked through good investigation and DNA to five cases committed in Mamelodi East and two other cases in Villa Nora. The serial rapist is known as Eric Rudzani Ndou and was sentenced to three life sentences. D/Lt Nkuna, D/WOs Masonano, Mpfuni and Thovhakale each received Certificates of Appreciation from the Limpopo Provincial Commissioner for their active part in arresting this most wanted suspect.

Serial rapist Michael Khorombi was sentenced to 30 years in jail on two counts of rape after he was linked through DNA. The investigation was carried out by D/WO Mynhardt. The 30 years he received was in addition to the nine life sentences already handed down to this serial rapist in Gauteng.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo handed another Certificate of Appreciation to Const Mamokhwabe for arresting two most wanted suspects in the Waterval and Tshilwavhusiku areas. The accused, Hetekani Loyd Mabudza, received life imprisonment for the rape of two minor children.

Doris Mthembi was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in November 2013 after an extended trial of perjury. She had opened a false case of rape against her ex-husband who is a well-known businessman in Thohoyandou. She launched several complaints against the SAPS for exposing her lies and this was proved in court through the dedication of this unit. D/WO Mynhardt was instrumental in this case. Doris Mthembu has several pending cases in the High Court and is still on trial for conspiracy to commit murder, fraud and other offences.

The unit relied heavily on DNA samples, cellular phone data analysis and confessions from suspects and corroborations from witnesses.

Col SAR Harri, \Western Cape

Crimes against women and children are one of the priorities of the SAPS. The Western Cape is notorious for the rape and murder of children. When Colonel Harri took over the command of the FCS on 2010-11-01, a number of children had been abducted and raped in the Khayelisha area. A group of three investigating officers were assigned to the team, but the team was left to fend for themselves, and Warrant Officer Moss had to take the initiative, although he was not even the docket carrier. The team made no significant progress. Colonel Harri requested an update from the team, visited the crime scenes and explained to the team how they would proceed from there onwards. Colonel Harri engaged with the DPPs office and an advocate was assigned to work with them. The entire team, including Colonel Harri, was on standby for these cases. Several tracing operations were also conducted. On the evening of the arrest of the suspect, the team questioned the suspect until the early hours of the morning. Colonel Harri engaged with the City of Cape Town to remove the bushes where all the crime scene were, and to install CCTV cameras. They also

engaged with Crime Intelligence to assist them with floodlights and cameras used during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Colonel Harri and the three members were totally committed to solving these cases and bringing this suspect to book. Colonel Harri engaged with Crime Intelligence and the Cluster Commander to ensure that cases that had taken place within a specific time period, were analysed and to ensure that the correct geographical blocks were patrolled when the children went to and returned from school. They made a concerted effort to build a closer relationship with the local community. Safety awareness programmes were held in the area to restore the community’s trust in the police. The community was desperate and took the law into their own hands by assaulting people and destroying the property of innocent people. The team attended several community meetings to give feedback to the community. Their interaction with the community resulted in the community ultimately assisting in identifying the suspect.

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Capt RP Pillay, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Under the leadership of the Commander, Captain RP Pillay, the Sawoti Detective Unit has performed exceptionally to improve service delivery and to meet the Strategic Objectives of the SAPS. The members attached to this unit ensured that all the tasks performed are in line with the Code of Conduct, relevant Standing Orders and within the prescribed Acts and Regulations of the SAPS. The achievement of the strategic objectives has ensured that the Detective Unit won the 1st position in KwaZulu-Natal in the 2012/2013 Provincial Commissioner’s Excellence Awards.

The Unit also won the second position in the 2011/2012 Excellence Awards for their steady, good performance. Again the Unit achieved an average rating of 5 under detection rate, cases to court and conviction rate according to the performance chart. The Commander, Captain

RP Pillay, joined the Sawoti Detectives in 2009 when the station was rated 96 out of 183 stations in the province. Their performance in the provincial log is as follows:2010/2011- 32nd out of 183 stations2011/2013- 2nd out of 182 stations2012/2013 -1st out of 184 stations Moreover, these members were able to meet the set targets before the due dates and in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Their quality of service is of a very high standard and clients are dealt with in a professional manner. The results of the performance of the Sawoti Detective Unit serve as proof of the commitment of Captain Pillay and his team to achieve the set targets as stipulated in the Operational Plan.

CRIME INTELLIGENCE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (3-7)

The sheer professionalism demonstrated by the member was driven by the desire to address the high crime rate in the Klerksdorp Cluster, through employing the conventional and unconventional crime investigating techniques and continuously gathered information, using planned and systematic methods and sources from all levels of society to satisfy the information requirements that led to the following successes: The arrest of three suspects for carjacking in Jouberton where the vehicle was recovered; the arrest of one suspect in possession of stolen property, which was recovered and returned to the rightful owner; the arrest of three suspects on charges of assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm; the arrest of one suspect on charges of theft in Jouberton; the rearrest of a Diepkloof fugitive who had been hiding in Jouberton; the recovery of two stolen motor vehicles in Klerksdorp; the arrest of two suspects on charges of suspected stolen property; the arrest of two suspects on charges of rape; the arrest of three suspects on charges of housebreaking and theft; the arrest of three suspects on

charges of being in possession of stolen property; and the arrest of five suspects on charges of stolen property and the recovery of the stolen property which was positively identified by the Vuselela College staff members, among others. The nominee demonstrated their devotion and dedication to the organisation by working around the clock after following information that led to the arrest of perpetrators, even if it was in another cluster or province. The member also used creative methods of information gathering that contributed to the arrests of the suspects on various charges and in some cases, stolen property being recovered and returned to their rightful owners. The member has demonstrated professionalism in the SAPS and exceeded the police’s expectations in the eradication of crime, ensuring that the community are and feel safe. The member was able to employ conventional and unconventional crime investigating techniques to address the high crime rate in the Klerksdorp Cluster.

Const LM Rakoto, Crime Intelligence, Klerksdorp Cluster

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CRIME INTELLIGENCE GROUP OF THE YEAR

Members of the group fall under the Crime Intelligence and Protection Services Component of the Free State and are responsible for providing proactive information in terms of national security threats. This group was under the tutelage of the Acting Provincial Head, Brig J Kers, and managed to counter what would have been the worst act of terrorism in South Africa when the ANC met at its 52nd elective conference in Mangaung, Bloemfontein.

The group in the Free State initially consisted of Col Burger, Capt Rademeyer and WO Crous. Following their covert operation, they identified protagonists in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape and as such, they included dedicated intelligence collectors from these provinces. This called for national coordination by the Counterterrorism Section to ensure cooperation in reaching intelligence and prosecution objectives. The group used an informer to infiltrate the extremists by providing backstopping and a legend that was acceptable to the group.

The intelligence group then instituted a takedown operation to prevent the execution of the acts of terror and subsequently, the main role

players were arrested prior to carrying out their deeds on 16 December 2012. The Free State intelligence group was expanded to intelligence operatives from the Crime Intelligence and Protection Services Division in the Northern Cape, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, the Counter and Security Intelligence and Head Office. The operation arrested two right wing elements. One of the accused in the right wing coup plot entered into a plea-bargaining process with the state by pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge while the state withdrew the charge of high treason. One of the reasons taken into account during the plea bargaining was that no lives were lost and no damage was done. The accused could also not obtain the weapons to execute their coup d’état.

Owing to the high level delegation that had travelled to the Mangaung Conference, including the President and his Cabinet, it was imperative that service delivery had to culminate in the finalisation and hosting of an incident-free National ANC Mangaung Conference. If the suspects had succeeded in their mission, this would have had far-reaching and incomprehensible consequences for the country, continent and the rest of the world.

Acting Provincial Head, Brig J Kers and others

The Crime Intelligence Office achieved all their strategic objectives, as planned, through their dedication and commitment. This resulted in the team being nominated the best performing CIO station in the year 2012.

On 20 March 2013, the team received another accolade as a result of their diligent way of carrying out their duties. One particular member of the team arrested a suspect on her way to work, using her private vehicle. She managed to seize two vehicles suspected to have been stolen, in the process, and the rest of the team assisted with the administrative process.

The unit’s team have adopted the acronym “TEAM”: Together Everyone Achieves More, therefore they managed to apprehend six suspects who were terrorizing the community with their illegal firearms.

The team works with skeleton staff, but that does not stop them from effectively carrying out their duties. The wanted suspects’ list is constantly verified and researched, and through their diligence they managed to trace a suspect on the wanted list. The suspect used a false name. They traced the suspect to the St Albans Correctional Facility by using the Criminal Profiling System.

Even though the Unit renders a support function at the station, they still managed to add value to the service delivery of the station by effecting arrests, recovering stolen property and submitting profiles of the suspects to the detectives to oppose bail applications for repeated offenders.

All members of the Unit observe the Code of Conduct and constantly display professionalism in the performance of their duties.

Lt Col TJ Appel and others

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GS Makaudi and others This group has displayed a good level of creativity in the sense that whenever a request is received from a client, it is subjected to careful scrutiny by the Section Commander for gaps in the information and queried accordingly. The members of this group always respond to the call of duty when mobilized by the DPCI’s detectives, CIPS and other relevant clients in accordance with the CIPS’s performance plan of 2013/2014. They are always available to work at short notice and at weekends without requesting remuneration. They are stern about achieving their clients’ objectives through thorough investigations/projects without regarding the fact that surveillance operations on its own are the most labour-intensive and expensive exercises.

The members comply fully with the principles of code and conduct as 90% of them have no disciplinary and/or criminal cases registered against them. They display a good level of professionalism in their daily duties and have never compromised themselves during operations. They always maintain group cohesion and have therefore not failed in any operation or caused any fatalities. The unit has previously received 73 requests for the reporting period from its clients in Crime Intelligence, including the DPCI. These requests were 100% attended to and finalized. There has also been 100% client satisfaction based on the set targets with regard to how their requests were attended to. There is currently nothing pending for the accounting period in their group.

MINISTER’S AWARDTo be determined by Deputy Minister

NATIONAL COMMISSIONER’S AWARDT MofokengLimpopoSgt Zondi (Richmond SAPS)Provincial Commissioner’s AwardDivisional Commissioner’s Award

SENIOR MANAGER OF THE YEAR (LEVEL 13-15) OPERATIONAL

Brig DJ Captain-Hastibeer, Kwa-Zulu Natal

As Cluster Commander of KwaDukuza, Brig Hastibeer is responsible for 10 stations. Under his leadership, a number of elite investigating officers have been trained for entrapment, focusing mainly on drug-related crime. Using high-tech equipment procured largely on their own initiative and at little cost to the State, they, in cooperation with the LCRC, have collected visual and audio evidence of such a high standard that the evidence was verified by the FSL and proved to be irrefutable in court, resulting in some drug dealers entering into plea bargains rather than standing trial.

Brig Hastibeer has not only led his team to success in combating drug-related crime, but has also arrested a syndicate that has allegedly defrauded SARS out of tax rebates to the amount of approximately R15 million. Brig Hastibeer and his team have also seized contraband cigarettes and made several arrests.

Working closely with the Asset Forfeiture Team, Brig Hastibeer and his team target not only the vendors of illegal substances, but aim at bringing down the whole criminal enterprise, seizing drugs and assets, such as vehicles and houses. Brig Hastibeer has been present during all the special operations to date, ensuring that his members display professional conduct in compliance with the law. Their successes have been featured in internal and external media and Brig Hastibeer received recognition from the MEC of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Willis Mchunu, on the team’s sterling work. The fact that Brig Hastibeer and his team have adopted such an organised and integrated approach and have gone the extra mile in gathering information and following up leads without claiming for time due, is further proof of their dedication to go beyond their normal duties in order to combat drug-related crime.

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Brig BB Nxabela, Free State

Brig BB Nxabela from the Free State has provided crime intelligence information and analysed this data provided by the intelligence collectors on specific crime threats. At weekly CCCF meetings, Brig Nxabela ensured that the station commanders received crime intelligence reports which could be used by the relevant role players to inform Visible Policing and Investigating Services. This made it feasible for station commanders to conduct operational planning in relation to crime patterns and threats identified by the intelligence collectors. Brig Nxabela chaired 48 CCCF meetings in the current financial year, and also monitored and attended 36 station operations and 24 cluster operations and verified that these operations were carried out in line with prescripts and regulations. Over this period, Brig Nxabela visited 22 police stations and conducted inspections.

Brig Nxabela worked painstakingly to align their initiatives with those at provincial level and also ensured the establishment and maintenance of sector policing at police stations. To date, the cluster comprises 15 stations. He ensured that the CPFs in the clusters are functional.

Brig Nxabela has also established and maintained a Cluster Board and held five Cluster Board meetings to strategise. He supervised the implementation programmes according to national, provincial, cluster and station priorities and directives to create awareness of crimes

within the communities. This related to the Anti-Rape Campaign strategies, Domestic Violence, Gangs, the Safer Schools project and others. Brig Nxabela conducted inspections to ensure adherence to national and provincial legislation pertaining to firearms, liquor and second-hand goods.

Brig Nxabela also extended his service to the victims of crime and ensured that they were supported at all stations in the cluster through the provision of victim-friendly services.

Brig Nxabela successfully policed some of the big events such as the 1 May 2012 Cosatu rally, attended by President Jacob Zuma, the ANC Regional Conference on 14 and 15 July 2012, and from 4 to 14 July 2012, he successfully dealt with xenophobic attacks by engaging other stakeholders. To reduce crime, Brig Nxabela established base camps at the “L” Section in Botshabelo on 2 October 2012 and on 30 November 2012, he opened another at “F” Section in Boithuso.

As part of his devotion to policing, Brig Nxabela has conducted after-hour visits, and worked long hours visiting scenes of crime, attending and monitoring the operations and providing effective policing at big events. He has been credited for initiating a moral regeneration project held at Botshabelo Stadium in April 2012 to raise awareness about crimes against women and children.

Brig JJ Brand is one of the SAPS’s most diligent, selfless, professional, loyal and disciplined members. He is at the helm of the largest police station in the country, namely, Mitchells Plain Police Station. The station has 704 members and more than 21 000 reported cases. The members generated 6 000 of these cases. Despite the high volumes of reported cases, the station managed to scan nearly 100% of the reported crimes on the e-Docket system, which is one of the priorities of National Government.

The station is divided into 14 sectors, each with an established sector forum and a sector commander. This nominee also acted as the Cluster Commander for the Mitchells Plain Cluster for this financial year, adding more duties to his scope. He never complained, also bearing in mind that Mitchells Plain is the largest suburb in the Cape Metropole with the highest population. His achievements speak volumes. He led the station from position number 124 to 105 out of the 149 stations in the 2012/2013 financial year. The Mitchells Plain

Cluster improved on the performance chart from number 24 to 18 when comparing the two financial years. His station solved several high-profile cases within 48 hours, after it being reported, which includes the so-called “gum tree” case where four suspects were arrested for murder and the tragic murders of five Pakistanian nationals. As a result, these cases attracted international attention and are currently on the Supreme Court roll for trials.

The successes of the Mitchells Plain Police Station are published weekly in the local and the mainstream media, resulting in a changed perception of the public towards the SAPS. These successes were commended in writing by the Provincial Parliament. His dedication and the time he puts into the activities of the station are also cost-effective and in line with the prescriptions of the PFMA. He was personally involved in the investigations and interrogations with the tracing of missing children. He is always available on his cellular phone number, which is circulated in local newspapers weekly.

His passionate involvement in the community and his creativity helped him to establish effective neighbourhood watches, respectful and peaceful community mobilization on all levels, including forming street committees, which also led to the optimal use of resources. That approach took community policing to another level. It was also decided to pilot the first Domestic Violence office in Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape (probably the country) owing to the creative and innovative way in which domestic violence were dealt with at the Mitchells Plain Police Station.

The station is also known for their contribution in the annual march/drill competition for schools, where 29 schools participate in this competition. His dedication also impacts positively on the community and reduces fear among community members. The communities are well aware that they have 24-hour access to their Station Commander, who performs his duties with the necessary integrity, transparency and dedication.

Brig JJ Brand, Western Cape

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SENIOR MANAGER OF THE YEAR LEVEL 13-15 (ADMINISTRATION)

Brig LM Singh, Free State

Maj Gen MT Hadebe, Mpumalanga

Brig R Behari Ram, Gauteng

The management of the Thabong Police Station uses a multipronged approach to curb crime. More crime was reported and investigated in 2012/2013 than in the same period the previous year and a consistent improvement was documented on the Detective Service’s performance chart. No detainees escaped from custody.

Initiatives were aimed at mobilizing the community against crime and enhancing the corporate image of the police, and covered a wide variety of projects aimed at various sectors in the community, including crèches, schools, the elderly, gangs, shack burn victims and taverns, to name but a few. Training is ongoing and aimed at reviewing and addressing specific challenges.

As a presidential station, officers representing the top management of the SAPS regularly visit and inspect the Thabong Police Station. The majority of employees, from the cleaners, to the reservists, detectives and administrative staff, have shown their dedication. Furthermore, external role players, such as FAMSA and the Matjhabeng Rape Intervention Care Centre, provided a 24-hour service at the CSC. A 24-hour Detective Service Centre was also established to improve reaction time and service delivery. Members of a special task team concentrated on tracking down wanted criminals with great success. Other creative solutions to streamline proceedings in the CSC included the establishment of a separate certification office in a wendy house and a mobile Community Service Centre to bring policing services to the people of Thabong.

BEST STATION OF THE YEAR

SF Muller (Thabong SAPS)

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Capt Breeda Desne Koopman strives to empower women, especially young women in her community, through projects, such as the Entrepreneurial Hair-a-Thon and the Young Mothers’ Intervention. She played a major role in securing satellite government services, such as SASSA and Home Affairs for the people in Eersterust.

Capt Koopman has also secured bursaries and jobs for young local people and arranged the Nourishing a Future Generation feeding scheme, which takes place on Mandela Day. She developed the Job Skills Interview Intervention and Go Study Intervention to better equip people entering the labour market, while the Gazat Makeover

Programme is aimed at assisting people to improve the physical structure of their houses, the nourishment of their families and the emotional and social needs of their families.

Capt Koopman established the My Kassie 2nd Chanz Foundation, which was inspired by the South African Police Service Code of Conduct. Its mandate focusses on education, training and development, coupled with reeling government services into the community. Capt Koopman strives to inspire the community by making them realise that accountability starts at home.

Capt BD Koopman, Head Office

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Sgt NG Jika, Western Cape

Sgt Nomboniso Gladys Jika initiated and played a major role in various successful projects in and around Mossel Bay, such as arranging a sustained support programme for the Khanyisa Day Care Centre, in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Mossel Bay, churches and business partners. Sgt Jika, affectionately referred to as “Ma Jika” by the community, is in demand by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) owing to her professionalism and organisational skills. In addition to her lending a helping hand in local upliftment projects, she has proved her mettle by becoming involved in strategies to solve group fights among the youth. She not only conducted foot patrols with her colleagues, but went beyond the call of duty by arranging emergency

hospital care for a victim who had been stabbed and whose wounds had become septic.

Sgt Jika strives to facilitate effective communication between the SAPS and the community, emphasising the message that the police cannot fight crime alone. Sgt Jika joined the SAPS with a Senior Education Diploma and completed her BTech in Policing (Law) in 2012. She intends to continue with her Honours Degree soon and encourages her colleagues and the youth in the community to pursue higher education.

S/Sec L Graaff, Northern Cape

The Secretary of the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Secretary Leza Graaff, initiated a Winter Outreach Programme for underprivileged schoolchildren. This event was held at the Diamantvelt Primary School in Kimberley North where sets of tracksuits, as well as soup and bread, were donated to underprivileged schools. Secretary Graaff initiated a project, together with ABSA Bank, where they treated 15 underprivileged children from Padkamp in Kimberley to 25 sets of school uniforms, schoolbags, stationery and food parcels.

She managed to arrange for Santa Claus to come to town and each child in their different age groups received a shoebox filled with lots of

goodies, such as clothes, toiletries, toys, stationery, and pocket money. The Kimberley Hospital Complex was also visited. Graaff managed to excel in all these community projects. She helped a 15- year-old boy with his homework and presentations. She took the initiative to obtain sponsors for a six-year-old boy for school fees, stationery, a schoolbag and a food parcel daily. She adopted a one-year-old toddler, Chantee, and provided her with toiletries, food and clothes. She initiated a project where young people, who were addicted to drugs, are being rehabilitated. She has already proven to be a success and will always be a heroine to many.

SPORTS MAN OF THE YEAR

AC TP Aphane, Division: Forensic Service Laboratory

Mr Aphane takes part in two sporting codes, namely athletics and marathons.He came 5th overall in the 1 500 m, 6th in the 12 km cross-country event and finished 2nd overall in his age category.During the National Marathon Championships, he managed 10th position overall.

He is very dedicated to his sport and also served as coach and team captain for Head Office’s athletics team. They finished 2nd overall at the championships.He was also coach and captain of Head Office’s marathon team and he serves as an executive committee member in both the sporting codes for Head Office.

He also participates in other athletic/marathon events outside the SAPS. He is a person who is loyal and committed to sports and has a passion for sports. He is hard-working and reliable, a good motivator and communicates well with people. He is also helpful and available to assist whenever he is asked to do something.

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SPORTS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Col CSD Kirkhoff, Eastern Cape

Col Kirkhoff is a multi-gold medallist who is fond of sports as she participated in volleyball, mountain biking and road cycling championships. She has represented her province, the SAPS and the country with zeal when she was part of the Police National Team in 2007 and 2012. She flew the SAPS’s flag high during the Triathlon Championships in New Zealand, World Police and Fire Games in Australia. These are some of the many achievements that highlight her determination in sport.

Col MM Tshbalala, Gauteng

She was the overall winner for the female division during the SAPS National Championships for 2012. In 2011, she was the overall winner during the SAPS National Championships.

She also competed in numerous WBBF and WPF competitions and obtained seven first positions, three second positions and one third position. She also competed in other competitions in which she did very well.

In 2012, she was the overall winner at the SAPS National Championships;

She represented the SAPS at the World Physique Federation and achieved the following awards from other federations in 2012:

- Boksburg Classing: Position 2- Bodybuilding SA (IFBB): Miss SA extreme: position 2- Bodybuilding SA: Gauteng Provincial: Position 1. She is very dedicated and has a passion for bodybuilding. She exercises three times a day (05:00, 15:00 and 18:30) from Monday to Friday. She always assists other police officers and community members with their diets and drafts training programmes for them.

DISABLED SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR

Capt LPB Masela, Division: Human Resource Development

Capt Masela is an active paraplegic cyclist who does not allow his physical disability to limit his potential, skill and talent. He is one of many multimedallists whose achievements through sports motivate many people with disabilities inside and outside the parameters of the SAPS. His record speaks volumes as he takes part in numerous athletics championships in the form of road races and marathons. It is victory that saw him being a committed ambassador of people in sports with disabilities.

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RESERVIST OF THE YEAR

R/WO N Smallboy, Eastern Cape

R/WO Nico Smallboy is the perfect example of how community members can contribute to providing quality police service. Management at the Uitenhage Police Station believes in getting the community actively involved in fighting crime effectively. R/WO Nico Smallboy is a volunteer who takes policing seriously. R/WO Smallboy is a dedicated police reservist who joined the SAPS in 1994.

From 1 April 2012 to 31 October 2013, this member worked 2 925 hours. He made 38 A arrests and 56 B arrests in this period.R/WO Smallboy displays excellent crime-combating skills and has succeeded in arresting four suspects in two different cases of theft of motor vehicles in this same period.

Apart from performing duties with the shift members, the Social Crime Prevention Unit regularly uses his knowledge and assistance. He also visits parolees regularly to ensure that they comply with their parole conditions.

During his night shifts, he often assists with the execution of warrants of arrest. If there is a shortage of vehicles, he performs foot patrols or assists with certification in the CSC, as long as effective service continues.

R/WO LFM Van Wyk, Northern Cape

This humble, dedicated reservist works around the clock to assist SAPS members and the Northern Cape community. Testimony to this is the 64 arrests and the seizure of drugs worth more than R235 000,00 that he has effected in 2012/2013. He has a vast network of informers who supply him with information that lead to convictions.

This talented reservist does not fight crime only, but he fixes anything from a broken heart to broken equipment at the station. He is the unofficial handyman and even arranges for the helicopter‘s fuel that is used in crime prevention operations. His passion for serving the

community is also visible when the Community Service Centre is packed with clients who need a service - he just grabs a pen and starts assisting.

This team player is well mannered, disciplined, neat and most of all proud to serve his country. He always interacts with his seniors and community members in a professional manner that enhances the SAPS’s image. He is a shining example of the ideal South African Police officer.

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DISABLED PERSON OF THE YEAR

Lt-Col JCJ Nel, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Lt Col JCJ Nel is the Head of HRM of the Plessislaer Police Station and he renders support to approximately 850 personnel in the Plessislaer Cluster, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In his workplace, he initiated the following processes to enhance employees’ and managers’ knowledge: - A Discipline-Made-Easy Manual - An Absenteeism Management Manual for employees and employersThese programmes were then cascaded to provincial level.His interest in the management of absenteeism, combined with his negotiation skills, caught the eye of Provincial Management who tasked him with - - the investigation and full reporting of alleged irregularities in absenteeism at some stations in KZN - the investigation of labour problems (strike action) at the Mid Illovo Police Station.He submitted a 432 page report to Provincial Management in respect of irregularities that were identified. Lt Col Nel’s dedication to his core functions is enhanced by his empowerment of disabled employees of the SAPS. This former wheelchair basketball player is the KZN

provincial representative for disabled employees. He ensured the appointment of representatives for the clusters and arranged quarterly meetings for updating and guidance on regulations.The officer also initiated the Provincial Disability Empowerment Plan for KZN. This plan was adopted by the Disability Imbizo and was cascaded to other provinces.

In his private capacity, he established the KZN Wheelchair Basketball Club to ensure integration of disabled persons in sport. This club produced six national players of which three, including himself, represented South Africa at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing and two represented South Africa at the 2012 Paralympics in London.As a player, he was constantly interviewed and televised and always held the name of the SAPS high. He regularly assists EHW with the presentation of the Disability Management Programme to employees and managers in the Midlands area. Throughout his 21-year career, he has shown discipline, professionalism and an excellent work ethic. Despite his disability, he fully embraces life and is currently busy with his National Pilot’s Licence.

SAC CJ Van Staden, Free State

CJ van Staden has demonstrated an impeccable work ethic that conveys the image of a professional employee who is dedicated to her work. She is a registered, disabled member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) due to her visual impairment. Ms Van Staden is very dedicated to her work, to such an extent that even while she was on study leave, she returned to the office at the end of the month to submit the monthly returns. She always plans her leave not to be absent at the end of the month when these returns are due. After receiving an assistive device which she requested, she uses it with great success and decreased the time spent on the typing of certain documents and forms. Ms Van Staden noticed that stations were not submitting all the monthly returns, and responded swiftly by dividing various groups of compiled templates for the stations to use when submitting returns.

This initiative had a direct impact on service delivery as this offered solutions to various difficulties. She is known for availing herself, giving assistance and guidance whenever she is required to do so. She is also known for sharing any type of information that may be needed by other members to address any challenges that they may encounter. The member is currently studying through the University of South Africa (UNISA) towards a Bachelors Degree in Information Science. She has already passed 19 subjects without failing one, and has even achieved 12 distinctions. Ms Van Staden is very motivated and encourages other members to study. She is also an active member of the local karate club, holding a pre-blue belt. She participated in the Eastern Free State Championships last year, where she obtained silver and bronze medals.

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WO HI Mooke, Eastern Cape

WO Mooke’s vigour and passion that he demonstrates in addressing the needs of personnel with permanent and temporary special needs, are highly commended in the category of Disabled Person of the Year. In September 2012, he was involved in a life-changing accident that left him with a broken back and soft tissue injury to his ankles. After recovering from the injuries, he was admitted to a rehabilitation centre where he had to learn how to walk again. After his full recovery, he resumed his duties at Uitenhage CIG Generic Support as a fleet manager. Despite his mobility, WO Mooke delivers work of a good standard as a manager. He took the task of taking vehicles to the garage for services. He is therefore fulfilling the tasks of supporting the operational environment of Crime Intelligence.WO Mooke’s dedication and passion to create a safe and secure environment for all citizens of South Africa is evident. His internal

drive to be part of creating a conducive environment and not waiting for able personnel to assist him, is awe-inspiring. He is the voice of the voiceless employees with special needs. He was therefore nominated as the Eastern Cape Provincial Representative and forms part of the Disability Forum of the Uitenhage Cluster. This provides a platform that allows him to raise the challenges faced by all employees with disabilities in the province. Despite his special needs, he displayed his commitment to the SAPS by returning to work from sick leave while he could have applied for permanent incapacity leave. WO Mooke’s dedication in his own development and progress in his physical health have led him to be able to drive a motor vehicle and to walk for short distances without his crutches.

CPF OF THE YEAR

Lt MJ Khatisa,Bloemspruit Community Police Forum, Free State

Under the leadership of Lt MJ Khatisa, policing in Bloemspruit, an area in the Free State, which was labeled as the most dangerous area, changed drastically. The station, together with the local CPF, introduced new crime-combating measures, such as recruiting more community members to join in and operate as community patrollers. They extended the war against crime to schools, introducing Junior CPFS and visiting shebeens and taverns to educate the patrons about safety. As part of a turnaround strategy, the station brought in new dedicated sector managers who mobilised the community and reinforced their Sector Crime Forums. The forums recruited volunteers and trained them as community patrollers. These dedicated volunteers assisted in the fight against crime, working up to twelve hours in overtime per shift, without getting any remuneration. In efforts to win the war against crime in the area, the concept of community policing was extended to schools, thereby involving learners and teachers. Young crime fighters were identified and

became known as Junior CPFs. The CPF Chairperson and the School Governing Body met with the school leadership monthly to establish possible contributing factors to crime and measures to address them. In an unusual, yet necessary move, Lt Khatisa’s team gave safety lectures at various shebeens and taverns in the area. This move was made to curb sexual offences, which were found to be linked to alcohol consumption as a number of intoxicated patrons had reported being attacked and/or sexually abused on their way home from these shebeens and taverns. The station, CPF and the community patrollers visited these shebeens and taverns to share safety tips with the patrons. The CPF members also patrolled the Bloemspruit area, including the surroundings of the shebeens and taverns with their own vehicles, despite not getting any allowance for it.

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Col VS Mdaka,Tonga Community Police Forum, Mpumalanga

Col Mdaka has championed the positive initiative that has seen the Tonga CPF promoting the partnership between the police and the community. This has seen a mass mobilisation of the community in al spheres, and patrol groups were formed to fight against crime. The CPF has embarked on various campaigns throughout the community on numerous occasions. The CPF members have availed themselves over weekends to conduct door-to-door awareness campaigns without

any form of remuneration. They have visited schools and educated children about crime, and have distributed pamphlets educating the communities on crime against women and children. This had a direct impact on service delivery, which has seen a significant decrease in cases reported and improved community relationships. Indeed the CPF members are conversant with the code of conduct, disciplined and act professionally in everything they do.

Mr T Mashimbye,Giyani Community Police Forum, Limpopo

As the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to advance its strategies of engaging with the public and understanding its underlying significance, it acknowledges members like Mashimbye Tinyiko who is the Chairperson of the Giyani Police Station as well as the Malamulele, Hlanganani and Sekgosese Police Stations. These stations form the entire Giyani Cluster. The member has worked tirelessly with the community members of the Giyani Cluster promoting partnerships and positive public relations to different communities within the cluster. With the minimal resources available to the member, the member has strategically conducted awareness campaigns such as door-to-door

campaigns sensitising the community about crime. The member has cooperated with Crime Prevention to visit schools to educate the learners about the dangers and consequences of crime. This type of initiative has resulted in effective working relationships between the relevant cluster commanders and other SAPS Units, despite challenges that arose from time to time. The member has played a pivotal role in crafting a feasible operational plan. The community sees them wearing their CPF reflector jackets, preventing crime in joint cluster operations and especially in the CBD where the influx is huge at the end of every month.