2 Brackendowns SAPS members get promotion to new ranks

In a ceremony highlighting the commitment to leadership and service within the SAPS, Ekurhuleni district commissioner Major General Anna Sithole conferred ranks to 45 newly promoted members on November 13.

Two SAPS members from Alberton were part of the 45 members. They are Brackendowns support commander NM Raphoko and Brackendowns detectives commander KM Meyer.

The event held in the Ekurhuleni district saw 24 officers promoted to lieutenant colonel, 19 to captain, and two to warrant officer.

The promotions, part of SAPS’ ongoing efforts to build a stronger, more capable force, reflect the officers’ dedication and commitment to maintaining law and order in their communities.

The newly promoted members will take up positions across various roles, including crime prevention, detective services, human resources, and support command positions.

In her address, Sithole congratulated the recipients and shared a powerful message of leadership. She urged the officers not to let their new ranks go to their heads but to use their positions to make a difference in their communities.

“You are not just wearing a rank. You are now in a position of leadership, and you must lead from the front. Inspire your teams, remain passionate about your work, and always lead with humility and accountability. Show respect to your subordinates, be available to them, and encourage self-motivation,” Sithole said.

The recipients for today are:

Lieutenant colonels

Tembisa Crime Prevention: PM Maremane;

Ivory Park Crime Prevention: PH Khambula;

Ivory Park Shifts: CN Makhoba;

Brackendowns detectives commander: KM Meyer;

Katlehong North detective commander: C Jurgens;

Rabie Ridge detective commander: AJ van der Walt;

Tembisa Detectives Service Centre: TR Molo;

Ivory Park all crimes: S Maphanjwa;

Kwa-Thema support commander: L Sithole;

Brackendowns support commander: NM Raphoko;

Germiston Human Resources Management (HRM) commander: TD Motubatse;

Ivory Park finance commander: ER Mugwabana;

Springs Management Information Centre (MIC) commander: SJ Nel;

Benoni MIC commander: DM Khosi;

Vosloorus MIC commander: EK Phala;

Tembisa MIC commander: KS Maloma;

Germiston MIC commander: SE Boxall;

Springs Crime Information Management Analysis Centre (Cimac) commander: JM Lediga;

Benoni Cimac commander: PH Venter;

Kempton Park Cimac commander: JA Molapisi;

Ivory Park Cimac commander: SS Makhafola;

Vosloorus Cimac commander: JPG Mishaux;

Tembisa Cimac commander: BJ Kruger;

Katlehong Cimac commander: IK Ramatladi.

Captains

Dawn Park Vispol commander: EM Masetlane;

Nigel Vispol commander: DN Dwaba;

Putfontein Vispol commander: E Mahlako;

Olifantsfontein Vispol commander: FM Dlamini;

Ivory Park Community Service Centre (CSC): MS Semenya;

Ivory Park sectors teams: MF Monare;

Crystal Park support commander: RR Seroka;

Thokoza HRM commander: JV Schoeman;

Tembisa South HRM commander: S Hlatswayo;

Norkempark HRM commander: SL Maleka;

Ivory Park finance: NM Ngcobo;

Tsakane MIC commander: RZ Ngubeni;

Kwa-Thema MIC commander: JR Moodley;

Tembisa MIC: BB Sebola;

Norkempark MIC commander: SM Masebe;

Katlehong MIC commander: DD Kheswa;

Katlehong North MIC commander: BC Khaba;

Tembisa Cimac: T Mariba;

Primrose Cimac commander: LJ Malele.

Warrant officers

Devon detective commander: SE Nchang;

From Duduza SAPS to Rust De Winter support commander (Limpopo): MH Khoza;

To add to the number of senior officers, a brigadier for Brakpan station commander: MJ Ngoma.

Colonels

Benoni Vispol commander: SE Ndaba;

Benoni detective commander: NC Mokoena;

Tembisa detective commander: TB Baloyi;

Germiston detective commander: MC Mabula;

Katlehong detective commander: A Jordaan.

The promotion ceremony is a testament to the continued professional growth and development within the SAPS and the ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety.