Lt Col Malesela Jonathan Ledwaba was conferred with the new rank of colonel on Monday, November 7. He was one of thirteen new colonels appointed in various fields of the police in the province. Ledwaba has extensive experience in media liaison which spans 26 years, including area head of communication and liaison services in the Waterberg area.

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He also worked at community service centres, human resource management as well as visible policing. His career started in Namakgale, he then served in Namakgale, after which he was transferred to Lebowakgomo. He also served in Seshego before joining the then-district head office, in the communications and liaison services department. He also obtained a degree in Police Management from Unisa.

Ledwaba takes over from the retired Col Moatshe Ngoepe who left the police in March this year. He can be contacted at 082 451 7180, 015 2901021, or on email at LedwabaMJ@saps.gov.za