VEREENIGING – 19 officers serving in the Sedibeng District SAPS have been promoted to new ranks. The District Commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho, presided over the event on October 5.

The new ranks consist of nine Lieutenant Colonels and ten Captains. The ceremony formed part of the Post Promotions: Phase 1: 2026/2027 process and was attended by District Senior Managers, Station Commanders, and newly promoted officers.
The newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels are JB. Greyling, PM. Tebeila, G. Cloete, MP Makau, E Kokela, PM. Motaung, TL. Mabote, ME. Schlebusch and TM. Hlongwa.

The newly promoted Captains are C. de Beer, JA. Khambule, NA. Ngobelanga, ML. Mabotha, V. Zondo, NR. Mtshali, LJ; Groenewald, KJ; Tsotetsi, XLZ; Makhoba and AM Shiplana.

In her address, Mukwevho congratulated the newly promoted officers and encouraged them to lead with discipline, integrity and commitment. She reminded them that promotions come with greater responsibility.

“Communities depend on SAPS members to provide professional and dedicated service. Sedibeng District SAPS congratulates all newly promoted officers and wishes them success in their new responsibilities,” Mukwevho said.