Meet Marweshe, Edenvale’s new vispol commander
Before being appointed to Edenvale, Marweshe worked at several polices stations, most recently at Crystal Park and Benoni as a vispol and relief commander respectively.
With almost 30 years of policing experience, Col Makgatje Frans Marweshe is dedicated to ensuring Edenvale is as safe as possible.
Appointed as Edenvale Police Station’ visible policing commander on May 1, Marweshe assured the community he would do his best to keep the community safe and secure.
He took over from former vispol commander Col Jimmy Munzhelele.
Before being appointed to Edenvale, Marweshe worked at several polices stations, most recently at Crystal Park and Benoni as a vispol and relief commander respectively.
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Marweshe’s passion for policing stemmed from experiences he saw while he was a child.
“In the rural areas I’d often see people fight with each other and try to stab each other with knives or broken bottles but nobody would report the incidents to the police. I thought this was wrong, not only was I hurt by what I saw but also disappointed that nothing was done.”
After finding his passion for wanting to keep the community safe, Marweshe joined the SAPS in July 1991 in Daveyton.
“I am a very hands-on police officer so I enjoy working with the community in the field during operations or at the station’s charge office.”
While at Edenvale, Marweshe hopes to see crime reduced and those who disobey the law arrested.
“I’d like to see the community live in peace without fear knowing that the police are here to protect and serve them.”
Marweshe appealed to community members to work with police officers when they are stopped during a roadblock or a stop and search.
He said if the community member has done nothing wrong they have nothing to worry about.
“I have also instructed my officers to be as respectful and understanding of community members as possible. In the fight against crime the community and the police need to work together.”
Marweshe said he has a zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption.
“I always tell my members that they must not accept gifts of any kind even if it is a sandwich. If corruption does happen then both parties will be arrested and charged accordingly.”
He said police officers are paid by the government to protect and serve the community and do not need to be given any gifts.
