Capt Gezani Chabalala (52), from the local SAPS, is the manager for Sector Two in Brakpan.
Sector policing is an approach to policing whereby the service area of a police station is divided into smaller, manageable areas.
Brakpan is divided into four sectors and a rural area.
Sector Two comprises Brakpan Central, Dalview, Denneoord, Kenleaf, Larrendale, Dalpark, Dalpark Extension Five, Minnebron, Rand Collieries, Sunair Park, Sonneveld, Van Eck Park Extension Two, and Sallies Extensions Three and Four.
Chabalala lives in Dunnottar and is married to Tsakani.
The captain has two children, Brian (24) and Tinyiko (18).
• For how long have you been with the SAPS?
Thirty years and nine months.
• What sparked your interest in policing?
The prevention of crime.
• What do you like most about your job?
Serving and protecting the community.
• If you weren’t a police officer, what would you be?
A lawyer.
• Would you let your family members do this job?
Yes.
• Do you have any hobbies or special interests?
Soccer and listening to music.
• What are you most afraid of?
Death.
• What motivates you?
Attending meetings.
• What is your favourite thing about Brakpan?
The police station and the area is so big.
