Standerton Police Station celebrates promotions while honouring retiring veterans
Nine constables were recently promoted to the rank of sergeant, receiving their chevron stripes as part of the nationwide Great Progression Programme within the SAPS.
In recent weeks, the Standerton Police Station has been a hub of both celebration and farewell, marking significant milestones for its members.
Nine constables were recently promoted to the rank of sergeant, receiving their chevron stripes as part of the nationwide Great Progression Programme within the SAPS.
Station Commander Colonel Keith Africa said the promotions were a strategic move aimed at strengthening service delivery and enhancing leadership within the ranks.
The newly promoted sergeants are:
Vispol
- Thebisile Thusi
- Themba Maseko
- Bhekumuzi Mlambo
- Fanafuthi Phungwayo
- Simon Radebe
- Sifiso Hlongwane
Detectives
- Caiphus Ngwenya
- Lebogang Motepe
Ermelo detachment
- Kenneth Mohomane
Court
- Tshepo Moloi
The station has also welcomed a new relief commander, Captain Cynthia Madi, who recently relocated from Volksrust following her promotion.
“I am thankful for the trust management has in me, and I vow to serve and care for the community of Standerton,” said Madi.
At the same time, the station bid farewell to three long-serving members whose combined service spanned 108 years.
Captain Braam Robberts, his wife Mari, and Warrant Officer Simon Kheswa were honoured at a special function in March for their retirement from the police service.
Robberts joined the police in 1989 and rose through the ranks, attaining the rank of captain in 1996. He previously served as station commander in Amersfoort before joining Standerton’s crime analysis unit eight years ago.
He also served as spokesperson and communications officer until his retirement. Mari Robberts began her career in 1993 as a clerk and progressed steadily over the years.
At the time of her retirement, she served as a Level 8 chief accounting clerk in the supply chain division.
Kheswa joined the police in 1987 as a constable and was promoted to sergeant in 1996.
In 2000, he became a warrant officer in the detective branch before later transferring to the fingerprinting office in Vispol due to health challenges.
“Kheswa was one of the most disciplined policemen I had the fortune to meet. Although he walked kilometres to and from work each day, he was always on time,” said Colonel Africa.
“Bidding farewell to these highly experienced and dedicated individuals is a tremendous loss for the station,” he added.
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