Crime fighters awarded at Umzinyathi district medal parade
SAPS members celebrated for decades of policing commitment at Dundee Oval Stadium.
The Dundee Oval Stadium was a scene of pride and ceremony when the Umzinyathi District Commissioner’s Medal Parade honoured SAPS officials for 10, 20 and 30 years of dedicated service in the force.
Hosted by District Commissioner Major General Francis Slambert, the event drew guests that included Umzinyathi District Mayor Cllr Thembisile Mchunu and Deputy Mayor Nothile Zungu, as well as Uthukela District Commissioner Major General Thulani Gonya and Correctional Services Director Ms Nthabiseng Moloi.
Mayor Mchunu praised Major General Slambert for her unwavering leadership and commitment to community safety.
Delivering the keynote address, Slambert congratulated the medal recipients, lauded the event’s organisers and sponsors, and reaffirmed her commitment to creating a crime-free Umzinyathi District.
She also emphasised the importance of partnerships between the SAPS, the government and the community.
The day celebrated loyalty, professionalism, and the enduring values of honour and service in policing.
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