Brakpan police scooped several awards at the SAPS Ekurhuleni District Excellence Awards 2025/2026, with station commander Brigadier Johanna Ngoma bagging the Senior Operational Officer of the Year title.

The awards, held on October 2 at the Bazme Adab Centre in Actonville, Benoni, were hosted by Ekurhuleni District SAPS Commissioner Major General Anna Sithole

“The Excellence Awards are a moment to pause, recognise, and say thank you for the countless hours spent on the ground, behind the desks, in the charge offices, and out in the field combating crime,” said Brakpan SAPS social crime prevention and communications officer Constable Audrey Buthelezi.

With participants from the 39 police stations in Ekurhuleni, all competing in 32 categories, Brakpan SAPS walked away with numerous accolades.

Brakpan was the first runners-up in the Administration Team of the Year category.

For Detective and Forensic Officer of the Year, Colonel Eugene Scheepers, who recently retired, and Detective Sergeant Tuka Gavade, were both first runners-up.

David Mulaudzi took top honours in the Admin Employee of the Year category, with Dolly Swart as first runner-up
In the FCS (Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences) Employee of the Year category, Warrant Officer Fikile Zitha was the first runner-up.

Brakpan detectives were first runners-up in the Detective Team of the Year category. Detectives, support services and admin members received individual and team awards.

Station management recently acknowledged the award recipients during a special presentation in the boardroom at the police station.

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“The recipients were reminded that excellence is collective – that every SAPS and PSA member is a winner with or without a trophy,” said Buthelezi.

“The members were told that true policing excellence is not an act. It is a daily habit of integrity, discipline, and compassion.

“Excellence is how the SAPS builds public trust. Every professional interaction, every swift response, and every honest investigation reminds our communities that SAPS remains the shield of the nation.

“The Brakpan SAPS team has set the standard high. They represent not only the station but the district, and they cited that the achievements are not the finish line, but a challenge to keep shining brighter at their station and the units they serve.

“The team promises to continue serving with dignity, act with integrity, and protect with pride.”