Dawn Park’s warrant officer honoured at the district excellence awards
Warrant Officer Mongalo previously served as an operational commander at Alberton SAPS, where his team achieved first runner-up for the efficiency index in crime prevention at the district level in 2022.
Dawn Park SAPS acting Vispol commander, Warrant Officer Eddie Mongalo, was honoured with the best supporting officer of the year award at the Ekurhuleni District SAPS Excellence Awards, held in Kempton Park on October 11.
According to him, this marks an important milestone in his career, as it is the first time he has received an award in this category.
Mongalo previously served as an operational commander at Alberton SAPS, where his team achieved first runner-up for the efficiency index in crime prevention at the district level in 2022.
Reflecting on his recognition, he expressed surprise at the honour.
“I never thought that I would be recognised, but it means so much to me,” he stated.
He said his journey to this accolade includes a notable moment earlier this year when President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Vosloorus and Rondebult areas as part of a door-to-door election campaign.
“I co-ordinated with the Presidential Protection Service team to ensure the president’s safety during his visit.
“As a result of my efforts, I received a letter of appreciation from the office of the national commissioner for the presidential protection team.”
Mongalo said that since he was appointed acting Vispol commander on May 14, he has implemented effective strategies that have contributed to a decrease in crime.
“This accolade is not for me; it is for the whole of Dawn Park.”
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