250 news SAPS members join Ekurhuleni District

Major General Anna Sithole, the commissioner of SAPS Ekurhuleni District, presided over the welcoming ceremony of 250 new constables at the SAPS in Germiston.

According to Warrant Officer Jacob Mashile, Ekurhuleni District’s acting communication officer, the new officers were allocated to the Ekurhuleni district.

The new officers are assigned to 39 stations across the region.

Mashile said 50 were allocated to special units.

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At the ceremony, the constables were reminded to stay disciplined, follow ethics and integrity, the code of conduct, and submit to their station commanders.

During her address, Sithole said the constables are starting a new journey with the communities of the Ekurhuleni.
“One of the top three districts in the province is Ekurhuleni.

“We expect the district to function and perform at the highest level. If it doesn’t, the province doesn’t function,” said Sithole.

“The Thembisa police station is considered a GBV hotspot station. Employees at Ivory Park and Thembisa SAPS will have a difficult time because these two locations are the ones that contribute most to contact crimes in the region.

“Across the city, we have 76 train stations, 252 shopping centres, 66 malls, 571 general dealers, and 629 scrap metal dealers. The people of Ekurhuleni have asked for services and we hope to deliver on our promises,” said Sithole.

The commissioner also advised the new officers to adhere to the SAPS code of conduct at all times and not altering the police uniform.

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The constables completed the nine-month basic police development learning programme and the six-month introductory to police development learning programme.

“This ensures our ranks are filled with disciplined and passionate officers who embody the spirit of the SAPS as a beacon of law and order,” said Mashile.

He said one of the services’ focus is having boots on the ground and increasing police visibility.

Bedfordview SAPS communications officer Sergeant Lillian Modiga said enforcing the law and maintaining public order are among the responsibilities of the new constables.

“With more personnel, we can patrol hotspots, respond to emergencies, and offer victim support services to prevent and reduce crime in the community.

“The SAPS offer a wide range of courses that all police officers must take after completing their basic training.

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“The organisation works hard to guarantee a high-quality service is rendered because our code of conduc and our country’s constitution requires it from us.

“The following courses are a national priority: domestic violence (GBV), first responders, scene management and junior managers,” said Modiga.