BOIPATONG.-  A side that many never think policemen and women have, compassion, was revealed during the Local Government Elections (LGE) today, November 4.

Newly promoted Captain Jabulani Khambule, of the Boipatong police station demonstrated care for the senior citizens in the community, most of whom could not register for the Special Vote that took place on Monday and Tuesday, when he assisted them to cross the road safely to cast their vote in Boipatong at a nearby voting station.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thembeka Maxambela, said that Captain Khambule’s thoughtful gesture reflects the SAPS commitment to serving and protecting communities.

Meanwhile, the Sedibeng District Commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho, led a visit to a voting station serving the Vaaloerwer community in Ward 25, within The Barrage policing precinct.

She was accompanied by Brigadier Pillay from Legal Services at the SAPS National Office, together with representatives from Home Affairs and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).