Umzinyathi District SAPS have once again proven its calibre, bringing home four top accolades at the 2025 SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Excellence Awards held at the Durban ICC on June 6.
The district commissioner, Major General Francis Slambert, praised the team’s outstanding performance, calling it a testament to their commitment and professionalism.

Seven nominations from Umzinyathi SAPS were selected for the provincial top three, spanning categories including Administration Employee of the Year, FCS Investigator, Team of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, and the prestigious Man and Woman of the Year awards.
The winners included:
– Administration Employee of the Year (Level 1-4): Driver Nkosenye Mshibe from Dundee SAPS;
– FCS Investigator of the Year (Level 8-12): Captain Koghan Naidoo from Greytown FCS;
– Sportswoman of the Year: Constable Thabi Phungula from Dundee SAPS;
– Man of the Year: Constable Siyabonga Nkwanyana (District Office and SAPS communication officer).
This year’s results mark an improvement from 2024, where three awards were won.
“These accolades reflect the dedication and hard work of our members,” said Slambert. “I am immensely proud of the entire team.”

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