It was a night of glitz and glamour at the Alberton Civic Centre on the evening of October 31, where senior SAPS members, EMPD officers, and other crime-fighters gathered to celebrate their exemplary service to the nation.

The office of the Ekurhuleni District Commissioner, Anna Sithole, held an incredible awards ceremony to honour crime-fighters from all over the City of Ekurhuleni.

Award recipients included law enforcement officers from the SAPS, administrative staff members, investigators, forensic officers, community policing forum members, and other anti-crime fighters dedicated to ensuring that Ekurhuleni remains safe.

Among the top winners were Brackendowns CPF, who were declared the best in Ekurhuleni, receiving the CPF of the Year award. SAPS’ Ekurhuleni District Commissioner Anna Sithole took to the stage to award Brackendowns CPF’s Geoff Steyn, alongside CPS Security’s Tyrone van der Merwe.

“The awards ceremony was aimed at motivating and keeping SAPS members focused and energised. Awards were given to SAPS members and stakeholders in various categories for their outstanding performance within different components,” said Ekurhuleni SAPS in a statement.

@albertonrecord SAPS hosted the Ekurhuleni District Excellence Awards for crime fighting efforts in the district. The office of SAPS Ekurhuleni District Commissioner, Major-General Anna Sithole, hosted the Ekurhuleni District Excellence Awards. Details on albertonrecord.co.za #SAPS #ekurhuleni #Alberton ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

List of all the winners:

Admin employee of the year level 1-4 -Handyperson L D Mulaudzi.

Admin employee of the year level 5-7 – PAC P Ndlovu.

Admin employee of the year level 8-12 – Lieutenant Colonel Henstock.

Vispol and operations of the year level 5-7 – Sgt NM Ndlagamandla.

Vispol and operations employee of the year level 8-12 – Colonel N Pubalakan.

Detective and forensic employee of the year level 5-7 – Warrant Officer JAL Burger.

Detective and forensic employee of the year level 8-12- Colonel MP Pienaar.

Fcs investigator of the year level 5-7 – Sergeant M F Zitha.

Fcs investigator of the year level 8-12 – Lt Colonel A H C Veldman.

Crime intelligence employee of the year level 5-7 -Sergeant M B Muningi.

Crime intelligence employee of the year level 8-12 – Captain MM Maphoroma.

Medium risk member of the year level 5-7- Sergeant N J Mashele.

Quality management employee of the year level 8-12 – Captain R Z Ngubeni.

Admin team of the year – Major General A Sithole and her District Admin team.

Vispol and operations team of the year – Major General A Sithole and her District Vispol Team.

Detective and forensic team of the year – Major General A Sithole and her District Detectives Team.

FCS team of the year – Lieutenant Colonel AHC Veldman and her Benoni FCS team.

Senior operational manager of the year level 13 -15 – Brigadier LB Machakela.

Station of the year – Colonel LS Maluleka (Elsburg).

Woman of the year – Warrant Officer M Makoetja.

Man of the year – Sergeant L Mudzuli.

Sportswoman of the year – Constable LM Seabela.

Sportsman of the year – Constable FG Moeketsane.

Reservist of the year – Reservist Constable T Nekumbe.

Person with disability of the year – Sergeant NJ Mashele.

CPF of the year – Brackendowns CPF.

Best supporting officer of the year – Lieutenant Colonel AH Duplessis,

Efficiency index component of the year – SAPS Elsburg.

Efficiency index best crime prevention of the year – SAPS Kwa-Thema.

Efficiency index best CSC and complaints of the year – SAPS Tokoza.

Efficiency index best detective of the year – SAPS Devon.

Efficiency index best support of the year – SAPS Actonville, Bedfordview, Boksburg, Boksburg North, Brakpan, Daveyton, Edenpark, Elsburg, Ivory Park, Kwa-Thema, Tembisa South, Tokoza and Zonkizizwe.

Best warden of the year – PI JP Nkosi.

Law enforcement officer of the year – Inspector I Meyer.

Patroller of the year – Desmond Tshabalala.