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Veteran Umkomaas police officer bid farewell

He is wished well in the next chapter of his life

Umkomaas Saps has officially bid farewell to Captain Mandla Andries Mtshali who recently retired after 38 years of loyal, disciplined, and distinguished service to the nation.

Throughout his career, Mtshali established himself as a beacon of integrity and institutional knowledge. Armed with a National Diploma in Police Administration, his exceptional commitment to law enforcement was recognised at the highest level, earning him five prestigious medals from the Saps National Office.

He served in Newcastle, Jeffrey’s Bay, Thornhill, Hibberdene, Swartberg, Durban South Operational Coordination Unit and KwaMakutha before Umkomaas.

While his operational achievements are vast, Mtshali’s greatest legacy lies in the countless officers he mentored, the teams he strengthened, and the profound institutional knowledge he leaves behind to inspire the next generation of Saps members.

Umkomaas Saps management, visible policing teams and support staff thank him for his service and serving with integrity.

He is saluted and wished well in the next chapter of his life.

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Vanisha Moodley

Vanisha Moodley is the journalist for the Mid South Coast Herald newspaper, which circulates in the Scottburgh area. She has been with the company for close on 10 years and is a product of the Caxton Cadet programme. She had originally come to the office to work as a volunteer, but her potential was seen and the rest, as they say, is history. Vanisha covers all beats, from court to crime to community. She assists with managing the website and is adept on the social media side of things.
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