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The continuous onslaught and recent spate of ruthless police killings is disturbing – to say the least. Over 50 police officials have died at the

hands of cold-blooded criminals since the beginning of the year. The loss of a police officer is a loss to the country because it leaves communities with one less person to protect them from harm. This cannot be ascribed to policing being a dangerous profession and left at that.

The Ministry of Police and the management of the SAPS have condemned these killings and have taken swift, decisive steps to bring the perpetrators to book and implement measures to keep our men and women in blue safe. Members are urged to always be alert, whether on or off duty, and to use all the policing equipment and tactical knowledge given to them to protect themselves and members of the community.

The organisation salutes the hard work and bravery of not only the police officers who passed on recently, but every single police officer who died in the line of duty. We honour them daily by serving the country

diligently and we celebrate their lives annually on Commemoration Day.

We sympathise with their loved ones who have lost a spouse, a parent, a son or a friend. We thank them for sharing their loved ones with the organisation – their hard work to safeguard the country, and its inhabitants, was invaluable and is greatly appreciated.

The SAPS commends all police officials who, despite the risks involved in their work, arduously work to keep the citizens of this country safe, often going beyond the call of duty to put criminals behind bars. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, the SAPS and the citizenry thank you sincerely.

These attacks are a cowardly response to the pressure the police are putting on lawlessness. These criminals are becoming scared and realise that they are losing ground. Yes, we have suffered great losses – but let that not deter us from our goal of ridding the country of all criminal elements. Let it rather motivate us to work even harder. Let us bolster our efforts in the fight for a safe and secure nation. We will win the war against crime.

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the SApS pays tribute to members who lost their lives in the line of duty between

the period 2015-07-01 to 2015-07-31 and whose cases have been finalised.

Roll of hoNour

Editorial

CoNtENtS

Brig Tummi Masondo

02 National Commissioner’s Message

03 PMDP Graduation ceremony

04 Police safety measures - Stay Alive

05 Police Killings

06 WO Du Toit rewarded for bravery

07 Victim Friendly Facilities opened

08 Walk Against Crime

09 Human Trafficking

10 Lt Gen Basson Farewell

11 Brig Langa retires

12 Level Crossings

13 SAPS promotes Deaf Awareness

14 Skosana helps SAPS conform to OHS Act

15 Protecting children against Cyberbullies

16 Flash News

18 Viva Fitness

21 Missing Persons

22 Wanted Persons

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A marbled sculpture shall rise to their memory, engraved stone shall bear record of their deeds, and their remembrance shall be as lasting as the land they honoured.

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the current onslaught on police officials brings us the deepest grieve as the country’s

law-enforcement agency. this scourge has even compelled the first citizen of our country to voice his concern publicly, calling upon every citizen to submit ideas on how this problem can be dealt with swiftly. if such acts are left to continue, our Constitution will be at stake.

On behalf of the SAPS, I would like to express our deepest condolences to all the families of members who have lost their lives. We will not forget our brothers and sisters, the traffic police officers who endeavour to uphold their constitutional mandate of serving all citizens of this country with the SAPS officials. We remain an important thread that holds this society together by tirelessly fighting crime.

The attacks emanate from our concerted efforts and proactive approach toward the perpetrators of crime. Our officials are targeted for their firearms, not only when they are on duty, but mostly when they are off duty. The criminals resort to extreme violence in their attempts to evade arrest, thereby resulting in us being accused of police brutality. Policing is a perilous profession; however, the murder of the custodians of the law can never be tolerated.

This year; 54 police officials have been murdered and around 700 attacked, this affects all of us negatively to continuously learn of yet another police member being gunned down.The attacks on and killing of police officials undermine the rule of law. It creates a perception that the SAPS is not capable of holding its efforts to rid society of crime.

The disregard for human life demonstrated by these criminals, is shocking. There is no justification for a father or mother being gunned down in the line of duty. I was recently in KwaZulu-Natal to attend the funerals of Constable Buthelezi in Ulundi and that of Constable Hlabisa in Nkandla. The devastation that I experienced amidst their beloved families, friends and close

colleagues can never be compared with anything. This untold pain calls for all of us to unite and add to the voices condemning these deeds.

Let us remind our communities that the SAPS is not the enemy but an extended arm of the government. We should urge them to respect us because we are there to maintain peace and harmony in our communities. All forms of crime should be our number one enemy as a society. As the SAPS, we never go anywhere to initiate violence and instability. Instead we are always out there risking our lives daily.

We have been hard at work building a new police service which is professional and puts all citizens first. That is why we have revamped police stations in many rural areas and introduced mobile service centres across the country. This is one way of reaching out to our communities to say let’s work together. We therefore call upon all South Africans to cooperate with us and rally behind us in these trying times.

If we do not advocate for support internally or externally, we run the risk of leading a Service that will start questioning its ability to go out into society and root out crime. We run the risk of members becoming reluctant to interact with communities for fear of being attacked or murdered while performing their duties.

The Minister of Police has expressed grave concern regarding the attacks on and the unnatural death of members of the SAPS and has, therefore, mandated that the matter be attended to in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, which resulted in the development and implementation of the SAPS’s police safety strategy. The broad objectives of the Police Safety Strategy are to:

• enhance police safety in general.

• mitigate police safety risks.

• implement preventative measures to minimise attacks on and the

unnatural death of police members.

• enhance the operational readiness of all police members.

• implement effective preventative measures to support police safety.

• enhance the investigation and sentencing of perpetrators involved in

incidents where police members are attacked or killed.

• enhance coordination among all role players.

The safety of all members will be ensured through the stringent implementation of appropriate, preventative measures in an integrated and collective manner. Our vision is ensuring that we improve the operational readiness of all members through the continuous development of their operational and tactical skills and the provision of adequate and state-of-the-art safety equipment.

Courageous men and women in blue, please observe our safety measures at all times to protect yourselves when carrying out your duties. Rest assured that we will not be deterred. We will improve our game and zealously bring to book those who never think twice when shooting and murdering police officials. We condemn these heinous crimes in the strongest terms.

May we remember that our fallen men and women in blue have paid the ultimate price for a noble cause. They took the oath understanding that evil should never prevail over peace. Lawlessness was never going to engulf South Africa in their name. We will forever be indebted to them for their selflessness. Together, we will hold hands and ensure that the ultimate sacrifice they made, was not in vain.

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the South african Police Service in partnership with the University of Pretoria

(UP) and the Belgian development agency (Bda), conferred certificates to 56 graduates who have completed the Public Management development Programme (PMdP) at a function held in Groenkloof, Pretoria recently.

This leadership course commenced in March 2014 and ended in October 2014. It was attended by senior leaders in various fields in the organisation from across the provinces. Its objective was to reskill and offer capacity training to SAPS’s managers to be able to bring new approaches to policing matters.

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Riah Phiyega, said that sound leadership was critical in any organisation wanting to evolve to meet the demands of the modern-day society. “Leadership is indeed a game-changer and at the apex of our journey, as the SAPS, is ensuring the quality and nature of such leadership... it is up to us to change the trajectory of our organisation.”

General Phiyega told the audience that the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) nominated the SAPS for a good-practice case study based on its performance on the Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) – proof that the organisation is heading in the right direction.

The Wits Management School will be facilitating this case study. “We have moved from position 27 to 12 in terms of performance management against all government departments, and this is testimony that we are gradually moving towards our objectives as an organisation,” said General Phiyega.

She cited the White Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery of 1997 as a blueprint that required government departments to set service standards, for which they will be held accountable, for themselves. . She said that this was followed by the Public Service Regulations of 1999 and the Public Finance Management Act of 1999, which sought to create a link between individuals and performance outputs, also from a financial perspective. General Phiyega affirmed that the SAPS was committed to using education as “a cornerstone to improve service delivery”.

Professor Margaret Chitiga-Mabungu, Director and Head of the School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA) at UP, said that they appreciated the cooperation between the university, the SAPS and the BDA, adding that it would help confront the challenges faced by the public administration institutions.

Mr Patrick De Bouck, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Belgium, said his country and South Africa had enjoyed 20 years of cooperation, especially on issues of land reform and South Africa’s Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in 1995. He mentioned that it was imperative to bring new approaches to policing in a manner that supported peace, entrenched basic human rights, and promoted national reconciliation due to South Africa’s dark past.

Brig Behari Ram, representing the graduates, said their modules had been customised to critical management within the SAPS to ensure effective policing. He said it was important for them as managers to share their newlyacquired knowledge with their colleagues to empower others. The top achievers were Mr Peter Shivuri, Mr Johannes du Toit and Mr Johnny Besnaar.

General Phiyega alongside SAPS’ graduates during a certificate handover ceremony held at the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof Campus.

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StAY Alivethe management of the SaPS has declared

that the attacks and unnatural deaths of police officials, on and off duty, are a serious concern. therefore the National Commissioner has approved the hosting of a PoliCE SaFEtY MoNtH during September 2015. during the PoliCE SaFEtY MoNtH much emphasis will be placed on the hosting of events in support of police safety.

A National Police Safety Plan has been developed to support the implementation of the Police Safety Strategy which will focus on the following areas:

• Improving training• Physical security• Trauma management and social support mechanisms• Strengthening partnerships• Police safety assessments, policies, guidelines,

procedures (on/off duty), • Research and information management

Apart from the above, a police official should never neglect the fact that he/she is constantly in danger and a target for criminals, and therefore he/she should primarily take responsibility for the safety of his/her own life.

The following primary hints and guidelines are important to safeguard yourself:

• Constantly be aware of your vulnerability as a police official.

• Always be alert, aware and observant of your surroundings.

• Remember that your safety and that of your colleagues comes first – do not act or react impulsively or negligently in any situation.

• Always treat all complaints/situations as serious.• Always ensure that you are informed of the content and

adhere to the prescripts of all Standing Orders that will contribute to your and your colleagues’ safety.

SAfetY tipS While oN dutY

• Ensure that your personal policing equipment is in good working order, especially your firearm, vehicle, handcuffs, bullet-resistant vest before you report for duty.

• Wear your bullet-resistant vest- it can save your life.• Never work or respond to crime alone.

• Be alert! Always familiarise yourself with the circumstances of the incident you respond to, to ensure that you are well prepared.

• When alone, rather follow suspects or their vehicle than confront them and risk being killed. Call for backup.

• Do not try to be a hero - wait for backup to arrive.• do not stop next to a suspicious vehicle. If possible,

stop at a safe distance behind it and follow safe procedures when approaching, searching or arresting suspects.

• Always restrain (handcuff) an arrested person after thoroughly searching him/her (do not trust anyone).

• Always stay in radio contact.• Always ensure that your whereabouts are known.• Apply the correct tactical procedures when you arrest a

suspect, search vehicles, premises and suspects (never stand in front of a door when attending to a complaint or searching for a suspect after knocking - take cover behind a solid structure).

• Be familiar with the functioning of the firearm issued to you.

• Attend tactical policing courses, tactical policing refresher courses, shooting practices and tactical survival techniques courses.

• Never visit cells alone (always remove your firearm before entering cell, but the members waiting outside the cells must be armed).

• Apply the correct procedure when transporting a suspect or when placing a suspect in detention.

• Be aware of the modus operandi of attacks on police officials in your area.

Compiled by: Visible Policing Division

as of the end of last month, 52 police officials had been killed this year. Since then, several

more police deaths have been reported. this time last year, South africa had lost 47 police officers – meaning the number is increasing and we have a crisis on our hands.

This crisis was captured by the visit President Jacob Zuma paid to the family of slain metro police officer Simon Mabatamela, from Katlehong, early this month. Mabatamela was killed at a shopping complex in Rosettenville during an armed robbery, in full view of a CCTV camera.

Not every day does a head of state interrupt his schedule to pay such a visit. This can only mean that Number One has had enough of the brutal killings of our men and women in blue.

It is a feeling all law-abiding citizens should identify with. Critically, this feeling must translate into collective determination and a resolve by our communities to flush out criminality from our midst.

We must be outraged when those who have chosen to serve our country and protect its inhabitants fall victim to the marauding guns of criminals and thugs.

Ultimately, an attack on our policemen and policewomen is an attack on us. Their deaths compromise our safety. Every cop killed means less human capital available in the police service to serve our communities. We must see these killings for what they are – an attack on our collective self.These horrendous and cowardly acts against our police officers have gone on for far too long now and we need to mobilise society to stop them. The message must go forth to our churches, mosques, community-based organisations, schools and every nook and cranny in the country, that enough is enough. We cannot let criminals undermine our right to safety and security.

First, they came for us as citizens and now they are going for our men and women in blue. We have to talk about this horror and mobilise the whole country against it.Let us stand up, South Africa, and support our police.There are some practical things we can do in this regard. In our church, for example, we intend to go back to our annual police Sunday service where we honour, pray and highlight the role of our men and women in blue. We will also take this initiative to all our churches within the Rhema Family of Churches and the SA Council of Churches. It would be gratifying to see the religious community in general taking up the cause on behalf our police service.

But more can be done by society to show our support for our police officers. For example, in the US last year when two New York officers were gunned down as they sat in their patrol car, scores of people joined in solidarity in pro-police marches across that country. That kind of support for the police was a marvel to watch. We need a similar consciousness in our country.

Even a simple thank you to our police offices could go a long way in demonstrating our support for them.Many years ago, Professor Bongani Khumalo, using the SA Men’s Forum, encouraged citizens to thank police officers when they came across them, at a roadblock, for example. Instead of being irritable and coming across as though they are wasting your time, a simple “thank you, officer, for your effort in improving our collective safety” would go a long way to boost their morale.

Sometimes one gets the sense that police are poorly understood by citizens. Of course, it does not help their cause when some in the service act in a manner that does not befit their uniform.

For example, there have been despicable cases of police brutality in South Africa, but we must understand that police who engage in such behaviour are in the minority and we have a system – both within our police service and in terms of our laws – that deals with the rogue behaviour of police officers where and when it occurs.

Without minimising the losses families have suffered from the death of loved ones due to police brutality, it must be pointed out that, generally, police officers are a unique breed of public servants because they put their lives on the line to protect ours. They are our first line of defence against criminals and anarchy. For keeping South Africa and its communities safe, we need to show them our support.

Finally, I would like to see harsher sentences for cop killers. Is it because their lives are any more precious than ours? No, but because murder is the worst crime in the book but for which, perversely, the penalty is sometimes less satisfactory.

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Wo dU toit iS rEWardEd For HiS brAverY

Wo Christiaan Jacques du toit hwas awarded a commendation medal by Minister Nathi

Nhleko, as well as a r25 000 cash award for bravery in the line of duty. it is not the first time Wo du toit is recognised for going beyond the call of duty.

29 June 2006 was a normal working day at the Graskop Police Station. At around 17:30, the off-duty WO Du Toit heard someone screaming at Inyaka Bridge while he was fishing at the Inyaka dam. His instincts told him that something was wrong and he went to investigate. As he got closer to the bridge, he could hear someone shouting in a language he did not understand, but it was clear that the person was in distress.

WO Du Toit saw a big sack of mealie meal tied with a red wire in the dam. He took a closer look and saw that there was a person inside. WO Du Toit immediately took off his clothes and jumped into the dam to rescue the person. He removed the bag and found a severely bleeding man with his legs and hands tied behind his back. The warrant officer called for assistance as the man was shivering from the icy water and shock.

He dived into a crocodile-infested dam without any hesitation, to save a man he did not even know. This selfless act of bravery saved a life and uncovered a crime committed against a man who just wanted a lift. The victim, Reason Kenneth Fankomo, was given a lift from Bushbuckridge to Waterval in a white Toyota Venture with six male occupants. He told the driver that he only had R6 to pay and the driver said that it was fine. When the vehicle had to stop, it only slowed down. Fankomo’s nightmare had just begun as the driver only stopped at the Inyanga Bridge, where the other occupants started assaulting him, put him in the sack and threw him into the dam. Fortunately for him, his screams of help were heard by WO Du Toit.

The warrant officer’s previous act of bravery was recorded on 23 June 2006 at about 12:50 when three prisoners attempted to escape lawful custody. The three members posted at the cells went to feed the prisoners, one member remained at the entrance while two took the food inside. One of the members, a warrant officer, was accosted by a prisoner, who hit him with an iron bar which had been cut from the cell bars. The other two prisoners manhandled the other member, a reservist constable. They disarmed the warrant officer, but according to the regulations, the firearm had no magazine. The officials were held hostage

as the prisoners could not move past the member at the entrance, who called for backup.

WO Du Toit acted swiftly and decisively when he brought his angle grinder to the cells to free the officials held hostage by the prisoners. The suspects were identified and the situation was brought under control. This time, WO Du Toit’s bravery saved the lives of two fellow police officials.

In the same year, 2006, on 4 October, WO Du Toit again saved the lives of his colleagues when one of their own turned a gun on them. It was about 13:45 when a visibly drunk warrant officer started an argument with members posted in the CSC, randomly waving his service pistol around. WO Du Toit heard the commotion and went to the CSC to investigate. The drunken warrant officer was threatening to shoot the members in the CSC and did not want to hear WO Du Toit’s pleas to put down the firearm. WO Du Toit then put his tactical experience to test and disarmed the drunk, saving lives yet again.

WO Du Toit received recommendations from the provincial panel for Monetary/Non-Monetary Awards. “The member displays a continuous positive attitude. He takes the lead in promoting the image of the SAPS…” and “The member displayed bravery when he did not hesitate to assist when prisoners wanted to escape – due to his assistance none of the prisoners escaped…”, the panel said.

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ViCtiM frieNdlY FaCilitiES oFFiCiallY oPENEd By PO Ipeleng Balang

As a result of this commitment, VFFs were established in Niekerkshoop and Loxton on 6 and 7 July 2015 respectively. The Deputy Provincial Commissioner, who is responsible for Physical Resource Management in the Northern Cape, Maj Gen Japie Riet, officially established these facilities.

Representatives of the Department of Social Development, local municipalities, community policing forums, civic leaders and the communities at large attended the events.

During the launches, all the speakers agreed that the facilities were to be optimally used for their intended purpose. During the Niekerkshoop launch, community members were drawn to the event by the Prieska Cluster Drill Platoon, led by WO William Jafta, which marched through the streets to the police station. The Northern Cape SAPS’s band, which was led by Maj Aubrey Skalkie and

the SaPS is committed to improving the services

rendered to victims of crime. as part of the National Commissioner’s performance plan, all police stations should have Victim Friendly Facilities (VFF).

a local music group, Passionate Vocals, entertained the community for the rest of the event.

The Station Commander of Niekerkshoop, Capt Motlalekgomo Mohitlhi , highlighted the station’s need for toiletry donations and other necessities to be used in the VFF.

The Loxton launch was also a success. The Carnarvon Cluster Commander, Lt Col Lesego Komaetsile, the Carnarvon Cluster’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Commander, WO Charlotte Schonborn, and the management of the Loxton Police Station welcomed the establishment of the VFF and stated that it would ensure that victims are kept in a safe and comfortable facility while being assisted.


a WalK aGaiNSt CriMEBy Lt Keitumetse Mmushi Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

‘uKuthWAlA iS HUMaN traFFiCKiNG’ – MaJ GEN NtSHiNGaBy Lt Robert Netshiunda

Maj Gen Liziwe Ntshinga uses a loudhailer to lead a song during the march.

the National Commissioner of the South african Police Service, General riah Phiyega,

recently led an 8 km walk in the fight against crime at talk radio 702’s ‘Walk the talk’ annual event.

The walk took place at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, Johannesburg where General Phiyega was joined by some members of the SAPS’ Head Office and Gauteng management.

‘Walk the Talk’ epitomises good health and community unity. This year, the event attracted more than 55 000 registered participants who walked one of three distances: 15 km, 8 km or 5 km. Each distance had a theme and participants were encouraged to support the theme closest to their hearts when registering.

The 8 km walk had an anti-crime theme, dedicated to the Primedia/SAPS’ partnership, which created the Crime Line tip-off service with the sms number 32211. This was the most popular distance chosen by participants, with over 25 000 registrations.

General Phiyega, who took part in the 8 km walk, addressed the walkers and said “Today we are celebrating the fight against crime and we are doing so through fitness, because

General Phiyega at the finish line.

anti-human trafficking songs, piercing sirens from the Hawks’ vehicles and unambiguous

messages on placards brought everything in Sunnyside to a standstill recently.

The SAPS, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, the Department of Social Development and the City of Tshwane marched against human trafficking before the launch of an interdepartmental Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign in Sunnyside, Pretoria.

The campaign began on a sombre note with Esihle Qayiso, a Language Practice student at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) reciting a touching poem which depicted the daily hardships which victims of human trafficking face.

During her address, the Deputy Director of the Victim Empowerment Programme at the Department of Social Development, Ms Myrtle Morris, challenged all the stakeholders to intensify their programmes aimed at preventing human trafficking. She said that although her department had five accredited shelters for victims of gender-based violence and human trafficking, a lot still needed to be done to cater for them.

“We are the only province with a shelter for male victims of human trafficking and related crimes, but the influx of victims of Asian origin has prompted the department to provide additional funding to meet their unique diet, clothing, and medical care,” said Ms Morris before challenging all entities concerned to be part of the Human Trafficking Task Team, which she said her department was part of.

The campaign took another turn when the National Champion of Human Trafficking of the DPCI, Maj Gen Liziwe

Ntshinga, ascended the podium and spoke from the heart. She sternly warned that as law enforcement hit the streets to advocate against human trafficking, perpetrators were busy planning their next modus operandi and that their abilities to strategise were not to be undermined.

“Traffickers are everywhere; some might even be among us here to spy on our operational plan, so let us be vigilant. Social media has rapidly become a fishing dam for traffickers so make use of these social platforms responsibly and carefully. One other form of human trafficking that gets on my nerves is the so-called ‘ukuthwala’, especially in the Eastern Cape. ‘Ukuthwala’ is human trafficking, it is a crime and it must be brought to a stop,” an emotional Ntshinga said to a huge applause from those in attendance.

Speaking on behalf of the Acting Head of the DPCI, the Head of Serious Corruption Investigation, Maj Gen Zinhle Mnonopi, said that human trafficking has been on a downward slope since the 2013/2014 financial year, but was quick to reiterate the Hawks’ stance on this criminal act. “Recently the police rescued four Thai women from a brothel in Brooklyn and arrested two Chinese nationals for the crime.

This shows that we mean business and no stone will be left unturned in our quest to free all human trafficking victims. Corrupt officials in our ranks and in other sister departments will be spared as we up our game to rid our country of corruption and all sorts of social ills by government employees,” concluded Maj Gen Mnonopi.

The TUT students provided entertainment with their drama on human trafficking and being alert, titled ‘Qaphela’.

One of the scenes from the Qaphela drama by Tswane University of Technology students.

General Phiyega at the SAPS ‘stop’.

you cannot fight crime if you are not fit. We also appreciate the opportunity that has been created by this walk, as well as the partnership we have with Radio 702.”

Trainees from the SAPS’ Tshwane Academy formed a guard of honour before the start of the race and participants were treated to a fly-past by the SAPS’ Air Wing. Along the route, participants were treated to static displays of police vehicles that included two Nyalas, a Casspir, a K9 Unit vehicle, a Gauteng Flying Squad vehicle and the Special Task Force’s ’Scorpion’. Whistles were handed out to encourage community members to ’blow the whistle on crime’ by reporting criminal activities in their neighbourhoods. The day was a huge success.


FirSt NortH WESt PoliCEWoMaN retireS aFtEr 37 YEarSBy Capt Amanda Funani and Sgt Philani Nkwalase

Photographs by Capt Amanda Funani

When 26-year-old thandiwe langa wanted to join the police in 1981, she was laughed at. People

asked her where she had seen a female police officer ever before. However, she was determined and did not back down from finding somebody who would give her a chance to join the organisation that she so dearly loved.

The only person who was interested in the young woman’s plight was Captain Phuthego Seleke who was the Bophuthatswana District Commander back then. He invited her to his office and listened to her story. He then contacted Brig Thami Masilo, the Bophuthatswana Police Commissioner at the time.

In October 1981, Langa was given a chance to be part of the first female group to join the police. She experienced problems when she joined the organisation, but her passion and spirit to become a policewoman did not die. In 1982, she had to attend an interview and was sent to St Mary’s Catholic Mission to train as a police official. After college, Langa was appointed as a sergeant at the Bophuthatswana Police Headquarters in Mmabatho.

That was the beginning of her progression in the police rank structure. Langa was first promoted to a warrant officer and then a lieutenant in 1983, a captain in 1996, a superintendent in 2000, a colonel and finally a brigadier in 2010. Brig Langa’s record shows that she was determined to be the ideal policewoman as soon as she joined the police.

Brig Langa worked at various stations in the North West, such as Taung, Bloemhof, Stilfontein and Wolmaransstad. She displayed great leadership, having worked as either a station commander or the second in command at all the stations she worked at. She was chosen as the first, and until her retirement, she was the only female Cluster Commander in the province.

Brig Langa was born in Barkly West in the Northern Cape, and grew up in Taung. The police members and the community in Wolmaransstad refer to her as ‘Mama’, because of her compassionate nature. One of the things she loves is working with the community. She frequently visits old age homes to encourage the elderly citizens. She was also involved in various initiatives aimed at keeping the youth away from crime and alcohol. Brig Langa is also a music lover. She started the Lekwa-Teema choir and a traditional dance group while she was working as the station commander in Bloemhof. Brig Langa is also a proud mother of five children. She has four girls and a son, whom she adopted when he was still young. She is also a grandmother to six grandchildren.

She retires after 37 years of service as a government employee and 34 years of uninterrupted police service. The initial threeyear service was acquired when she worked at the then Department of Justice before she was departmentally transferred to the police.

Brig Langa says she owes everything she has to the SAPS and is thankful to the organisation for making her the person she is today. She faced several challenges and changes in the police. “In the past, a woman had apply to get married and would sometimes be turned down,” said Brig Langa.

She further advised the pool of capable women that remains in the organisation to abandon the “bring-her-down syndrome”, saying: “We need to work as a collective and mentor each other within this male-dominated organisation. As a senior manager, I am of the view that we also need to employ a participative and shared vision with our subordinates and treat them with the respect they deserve,” she said.

Brig Langa thanked God for giving her the opportunity to work for the SAPS and all the people who paved the way for her in the organisation. She said she is grateful to everyone she met, especially her principals. “Challenges that I came across built me and I will forever be grateful to this beautiful organisation,” she said

Brig Langa in action.

NortHErN CaPE BidS FarEWEll to lt GeN bASSoNBy Lt Keitumetse Mmushi Photographs courtesy of Northern Cape Corporate Communication

after 36 years of loyal service to the SaPS, the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, lt

Gen Janet debora Basson, handed over the sword of command to the National Commissioner of the SaPS, General riah Phiyega. the gesture was a symbol of lt Gen Basson’s retirement.

Lt Gen Basson’s farewell function was attended by, among others, the Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Nhleko and the MEC for Transport, Safety and Security, Ms Martha Bartlett. The event coincided with a loyal service medal parade for 54 members in honour of the extensive years they had served in the SAPS.

Lt Gen Basson told guests that she had joined the SAPS at the tender age of 17 and said that her talents and work ethic were noticed and appreciated from the very beginning. Throughout her career she has served at Head Office, North West and the Northern Cape. She was also granted the opportunity to travel abroad as an ambassador for the SAPS and her country.

“Along the way, I have met people who have made a tremendous impact on me as an individual. The times shared, friendships forged and the incredible successes which we have enjoyed in the Northern Cape, have been an extraordinary part of my life. I am very proud of what we have achieved and there have been times that I will never forget,” said Lt Gen Basson.

Minister Nhleko commended Lt Gen Basson on the exemplary way in which she served the SAPS. “Young and up-and-coming police officials could learn a lot from you,” he said. General Phiyega thanked Lt Gen Basson for her outstanding dedication and the exemplary manner in which she had served the SAPS. “The provincial commissioner is a pioneer who accepted challenges head on and made a tremendous statement for gender equality by flourishing in a male-dominated field. She should be proud to know that her name will go down in the book of honour, not as some who have been unfortunate to have left the organisation in a disgraced manner,” said General Phiyega.

For the very last time as a senior manager in the SAPS, Lt Gen Basson shared with members some career guidance. She said that success comes to those who respect themselves, respect others and are accountable for their actions. “It is also important to have the right attitude toward people. A right attitude begins with right thinking.

Believe in yourself and your abilities in order to meet your full potential,” she said.

Lt Gen Basson thanked all the members in the Northern Cape for the sterling work they had done and encouraged them to keep up the good work.

Lt Gen Basson.

Fltr: Johan and Janet(children), Lt Gen Basson, Mother of Lt Gen Basson, her mother Janet, General Phiyega, Lt Gen Stander (sister) and Lt(Rev) Willem Geldenhuys (Brother).

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the rapid rail Police Unit in collaboration with transnet Freight rail and the Passenger rail

agency of South africa (PraSa), are committed to making a significant impact on addressing safety concerns at the rail level crossings in Hammanskraal.

This emerged in the rail level-crossing campaign held at the Hammanskraal Kopanong Railway Station recently. The campaign was aimed at raising public awareness and educating the community on the risks or dangers of level crossings and also discouraging irresponsible behaviour on the part of community members.

Const Martin Moselane of the Rapid Rail Unit said that members of the community were passing across level crossings as the easiest or shortest route to the shopping

level croSSiNGS a SErioUS SaFEtY CoNCErN iN HaMMaNSKraalBy Lt Vincent Mukhathi Photograph by WO Anne Magakoe

complex and the Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal, as most people were unaware that level crossing was illegal. Moselane also assured the community that their complaints regarding criminal activity at the Kopanong Railway Station’s overhead bridge would be reported to the cluster commander and other relevant stakeholders in order to resolve them.

Puleng Msengana, Transnet Security Supervisor, emphasised that eliminating level crossings in the area would benefit the Hammanskraal community, “…most importantly, we can save lives and curtail serious injuries…” and urged community members to use pedestrian bridges.

The Rapid Police Unit/PRASA/Transnet partnership will certainly eliminate rail level crossings, improve railway safety and save lives.

12 POLICE SEPTEMBER 2015

September is deaf awareness month, and the purpose is to increase awareness of deaf

issues, deaf people and deaf culture.

Activities and events throughout the month encourage individuals to come together as a community for both educational events and celebrations.

The SAPS’ Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Division promotes deaf awareness in the organisation and caters for members who are deaf, and aims to educate members about the disability.

A deaf person is described as one who sustained a moderately severe to profound hearing loss before the acquisition of spoken language and whose primary mode of communication is sign language.

The SAPS has a Disability Policy, which according to Col Sibusisiwe Mathenjwa, the Disability Management Subsection Head, caters for members with different disabilities and does not discriminate against anyone. “The Disability Policy is a standing document and is not specific to a disability, because there are many disabilities,” she said.

Col Mathenjwa said that a job access task team that was studying the implementation plan of job access in the organisation, requested Organisational Development to conduct a study on interpretation services because members and the community face certain challenges when it comes to communication with a deaf person.

“In my subsection we currently have one deaf member who does administration, and he has all the necessary equipment needed to do his work. We communicate well with him through email. We have a sign language interpreter

here weekly, for two hours, so that we can communicate what needs to be discussed,” she said.

The study on interpretation services which has been submitted to the Deputy National Commissioner for Corporate Service, Lt Gen Nobubele Mbekela, is considering the possibilities of the employer hiring sign language interpreters, training members to become sign language interpreters, offering bursaries or even establishing a contract where we outsource these interpreting services to private service providers.

In the work environment, the employer and colleagues should accept the fact that the deaf person lives in a visual world where signs, facial expressions, body language, visual material and light make all the difference. The work environment should be made accessible and safe to deaf persons.

A sign language interpreter interprets for a deaf member at a recent EHW Project Committee meeting.

SaPS ProMotES deAf AWAreNeSS By Lt Keitumetse Mmushi Photograph by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni


SKoSANA HElPS SaPS CoNForM to oCCUPatioNal HEaltH SaFEtY aCtBy Kgabo Mashamaite Photographs by WO Anne Magakoe

the SaPS is among the top 10 in providing safety training in the use of counter-balanced

forklift trucks and electrical-reach trucks in accordance with the occupational Health Safety act (oHS act) of 1993, act no 85 of 1993.this is, according to SaC Solly Skosana, a qualified and accredited forklift truck trainer and instructor since 2009.

SAC Solly Skosana, who joined the SAPS in 2002 as a forklift operator, is currently involved in a massive project to train SAPS members working at various units such as Supply Chain Management depots, SAPS garages and vehicle recovery units to drive and use these forklifts. The project also aims at retraining those who need to renew their forklift licences after the three-year period. These are efforts to help the SAPS to ensure safe working conditions for its employees driving and using forklifts. “Section 8 of the OHS Act makes the employer responsible for ensuring that a safe and healthy working environment is provided to employees. The employer is expected to evaluate the risks attached to any condition which may arise from activities performed and to which people are exposed to and must take the necessary steps to eliminate these hazards. The SAPS shall not require or permit any employee to work unless they use the required safety equipment or facility provided in terms of the General Safety Regulation

ProtECtiNG CHildrEN aGaiNSt cYberbullieSBy Capt Karien van der Merwe

Cyberspace has become a favourite playground for bullies. Hiding behind a

computer or cell phone screen, cyberbullies – or cyber cowards as one detective very aptly calls them - strike cruelly and often repeatedly, and the most vulnerable victims are our youth. the department of Justice and Constitutional development recently issued a statement to inform citizens about cyberbullying and sexting and the legal implications of these two forms of abnormal behaviour.

cyberbullying can be described as harassment that takes place through the use of electronic devices such as mobile phones, computers or tablets on social media sites through text, instant messaging or chats. Sexting occurs when nude or semi-nude photographs, videos or sexually suggestive messages are sent by mobile phone through text or chat. Sexting may be classified as child pornography when minors are involved. As a result of the ubiquitous nature of cellular phones, children must be taught from a young age to be vigilant and to raise the alarm when they see someone photographing or recording them in compromising situations, for example school locker rooms or shower facilities.

Paedophiles often show age-inappropriate images to small children as part of the grooming process, and usually include playful elements and rewards to win their trust. These predators should realise that there are legal consequences for such behaviour, even when no actual sexual act has yet been committed. Section 19 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act no 32 of 2007) states that any person exposing, displaying, or causing exposure or display of child pornography to a child, is guilty of an offence. A person found guilty of sharing explicit content may be charged with offences such as crimen injuria, assault, criminal defamation or extortion.

Although a victim’s sense of self-preservation may lead to them immediately wanting to delete upsetting and offensive messages, detectives warn that the preservation of such evidentiary material is essential to prove a case in court and to bring perpetrators to book.

Detectives caution victims against lashing out in retaliation,

because they could then, in the heat of the moment,

make themselves guilty of cyberbullying too. Considering the high rate of teen suicide, it is of the utmost importance to recognise that in addition to the external measures to

combat cyberbullying, the strongest weapons

of defence are within the victims themselves.

Nick Vujicic, inspirational author of Stand Strong: You Can Overcome Bullying

(and Other Stuff That Keeps You Down) offers some insight: “Emotions are natural and you feel what you feel. But the quality of your life is determined by the choices you make when responding to your feelings. There is a space, a time interval between the point at which you feel something, and the point at which you act on that feeling. This space is a gift. It is the space where you can take control, make smart decisions, and put yourself in a position to determine your own destiny.”

of the OHS Act. The training consists of theory and practical driving and lifting of goods and once the employee is found to be competent in this regard, he/she will be presented with a certificate to drive and use the forklift that they are qualified to use.” said SAC Skosana.

SAC Skosana is a qualified moderator and train the trainer, who is accredited by the Transport and Education Training Authority (TETA). He has trained and retrained over 1 000 SAPS members at various units across the country in the driving and use of the counter-balanced forklift truck and electrical-reach truck in unique codes.

SAC Solly Mahlangu supervises a learner with stacking of goods during a counter-balanced forklift truck and electrical-reach truck re-training programme at Supply Chain Management in Silverton on 14 August 2015.

Trainees at Supply Chain Management proudly displaying their certificate of competence to legally operate the counter-balanced forklift and electrical-reach trucks in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety’s General Safety Regulation in the workplace.


By Lt Col Hendrik Swart

darK YEarS aHEad For ‘lover’S deN’ aCCUSEd

WO Buys and WO Kantwane.

WO Wisso at the spot where he seized the bag containing the illegal firearm and the ammunition.

oN dUtY 24/7By Lt Livhuhani Hani

Wo Sipho Moses Wisso has diligently been serving the SaPS for more than 21 years. His vast experience and dedication recently

proved to be a winning recipe against the scourge of robberies plaguing Parys and the surrounding areas in the Free State.

On 10 July 2015, WO Wisso was on his way to work in his private vehicle when he noticed two males crossing the road from a municipal building in Parys. He noticed that one of them was carrying a bag. He instantly became suspicious, because they did not look like they were going to work. He felt very uneasy when he thought of the number of robberies that had occurred in that area.

Concerned that he may miss the parade, WO Wisso turned back to search the duo. When he got out of the vehicle, the suspects fled and threw the bag down. WO Wisso gave chase, but the suspects disappeared into a nearby bush. He checked the bag and found a firearm and two magazines with eleven rounds in them. He then called his commander to inform him about his whereabouts and what had transpired.

The firearm was stripped of its serial number and sent to the SAPS’s Ballistics Section to check if it had been used to commit a crime. WO Wisso was especially concerned about the crimes that could have been committed with this firearm had he not been at the right place at the right time to intervene.

This 48-year-old, married father of four says that policing is not merely a means to an income, but a calling for him. He is passionate about fighting crime and seeing justice prevail. His station commander, Col Migalefa Kotsoane, who holds the highest standards when it comes to fighting crime, inspires him.

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in September 2013, Jimmy Modiseyane broke into a house in Kimberley and stole three firearms and

jewellery. Modiseyane and his friends victimised a couple in roodepan on the night of 6 September 2013. Modiseyane tried to grab the man’s phone and shot him when he resisted. Modiseyane’s reign of terror continued throughout that night.

The police in Roodepan immediately mobilised and a manhunt began. Four suspects were arrested that night. D/WO Basil Buys arrested Modisenyane the following day.

After arresting Modiseyane, D/WO Buys realised that he fits the description of a suspect whom the Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit was looking for. This suspect was said to have victimised another couple who were parked at a lover’s spot on the road to Barkly West just after Lerato Park near Kimberley. The suspect shot at the man four times, raped the woman and then drove off with her in the direction of Bloemfontein. D/WO Buys contacted D/WO Godfrey Khatwane of the Galeshewe FCS Unit and informed him of his arrest. It was soon established that Modiseyane had been the lover’s spot suspect.

drUG dEalErS arrEStEd at NaKoP Port oF ENtrYBy Lt Col Hendrik Swart

two suspects, aged 48 and 71, appeared briefly in the Upington Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in dagga and drug trafficking.

The police allegedly received information that a large quantity of dagga would be passing through the Nakop Port of Entry from Upington into Namibia. Members, who were performing duties at the border post, saw the suspects’ vehicle at 19:30 and stopped it about 10 km from the Nakop Port of Entry. As the vehicle slowed down, the police noticed that a bag was thrown out of the bakkie’s window. While searching the vehicle, the police found a large plastic bag at the back of the vehicle. The discarded bag was picked up approximately 80 m from where the vehicle had stopped.

It was found that all the bags contained dagga. Further investigation led the police to a kraal near Upington where they discovered more bags of dagga. The police seized 82 kg of dagga with an estimated street value of R410 000. The two South African suspects, a male and a female, were arrested and detained at the Upington Police Station.

The SAPS’ officials are dedicated to eradicating drug smuggling and dealing within and across our borders. Drugs and substance abuse contribute enormously to various crimes being committed, including serious and violent crimes. Communities are urged to work with the police and to report any suspicious behaviour to their nearest police station. The seized bags of dagga.

The accused remained in police custody until the finalisation of the case. He was found guilty on 14 charges and was sentenced to two concurrent life terms on 17 June 2015. The members of the Northern Cape are proud of the achievement of the two detectives who ensured that a notorious criminal will remain behind bars for many years.

drESS ordEr: WEariNG oF PrESCriPEd UNiForM – officiAl beANieCompiled by Organisational Communication Photographs by WO Ndanduleni Nyambeni

it has come to the attention of the SaPS management that not all men and women in blue comply with the

guidelines provided to members regarding wearing the SaPS beanie.

All members of the SApS are expected to adhere to the following guidelines with regard to wearing a beanie:

• The SAPS beanie may not be worn with private clothes.

• The beanie must be worn with the bunny jacket, the V-neck jersey and/or the warm jacket.

• Should the member wish to take off his/her bunny jacket, the V-neck jersey and/or warm jacket, the beanie must also be taken off.

• Members must ensure that their baseball caps are available when they take off their beanies, as headgear is part of the uniform.

• The beanie and the baseball cap or hat (worn by females) may not be worn at the same time.

• Only beanies with the SAPS badge may be worn with the full police uniform.

• The beanie may not be pulled down over the member’s eyebrows and ears, and it may not be ill-fitting on the member’s head.

• Members must salute when wearing the beanie with their uniform, whether wearing gloves or not, and must not brace.


the opening of the ninth Southern african regional Police Chiefs Cooperation

organisation (SarPCCo)’s Championships that were held from 22 July to 2 august 2015, took place at Mavuso Sports Centre in Manzini, Swaziland on 23 July 2015. the ceremony started with the lighting of the torch, declaring the games open and the unveiling of the ‘tUrN BaCK tHE CriME’ awareness campaign plaque by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Swaziland, dr Barnabas Sibusiso dlamini.

The National Commissioner of the SAPS, who is also the SARPCCO chairperson, General Riah Phiyega, the National Commissioner of the Royal Swaziland Police Service, Mr Isaac Mmemo Magagula and other police chiefs from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), attended the Games.

In his opening remarks, National Commissioner Magagula indicated that the SARPCCO Games played a pivotal role in fostering the spirit of friendship and good neighbourliness in the regional policing bloc. The theme of this year’s Games, Regional Policing Through Sport, according to the National Commissioner, suggests that “the event is not only geared at enabling us to rewind and refresh from the stress which comes with being called to the policing vocation, but is also structured to facilitate the enhancement of policing mechanisms in the region, in a more relaxed and social setting”.

General Phiyega also took to the podium and shared with the audience the importance of the Games, which is to unite fellow Africans, enable interaction and the sharing of culture, and allowing the display of athletic prowess. She said that participation in the Games enhances SARPCCO’s agenda, as well as the performance of law-enforcement officials. She added that SAPRPCCO, as a collective, recognises the vital role that sport plays in transforming and infusing social cohesion to improve police agencies. General Phiyega expressed her belief that the SAPRPCCO Games should contribute positively in assisting to undermine any form of racial discrimination, unfair play and participation, discrimination on the basis of disabilities, sexism and xenophobia.

In his keynote address, Prime Minister Dlamini emphasised the significant contribution that SARPCCO has made in strengthening safety and security frameworks by providing viable mechanisms for regional collaboration and cooperation to defeat the scourge of transnational crime. He added that the spirit of cooperation fostered by SARPCCO, has seen the establishment of joint strategies among member states that combat all forms of transnational and allied crime. “The competitive content of the Games will result in bonds

team Sa scores 4th in the 9th SArpcco ChampionshipsBy WO Tinyiko Mathebula

being forged between police officers, that will transcend to the operational domain,” he added. He also said that the Games help participants achieve high fitness levels, which is essential for performing everyday police duties.

The men and women’s soccer teams had a positive start, achieving a 1-0 win in their games. The men’s soccer team went through to the semi-finals, meeting the tournament’s favourites, the Royal Leopards. This team is in Swaziland’s premier league and played a 1-1 draw against South African soccer giant Orlando Pirates, in the King’s Super Cup. However, this did not intimidate the 2013 SARPCCO Games’ soccer champions, who shocked the hosts with a 3-2 defeat. After beating the favourites, the SA men’s soccer team’s hope of defending the title escalated. However, Malawi stole the show in the final by scoring an early goal, which proved to be the winning goal.

The SAPS’ men’s volleyball team played a disappointing opening match, losing to the host country, whereas the women’s volleyball team played well, earning a bronze medal. The tennis team dominated the tournament,

successfully earning their gold medal. The darts team also dominated in their category, winning a bronze medal for singles, a gold medal for doubles and a gold medal for their overall results.

In athletics, Team SA excelled in the field events. The overall team manager, Brigadier Paul Mphenyeke, commended the good performances and added that they would have a postmortem where all team managers and coaches would be invited to analyse each sporting code and make all the necessary amendments to improve where they lacked in other events.

Two weeks of battling among SARPCCO member countries in the field of play concluded on 1 August 2015, at Somhlolo National Stadium. The closing ceremony was graced by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Swaziland and former Royal Swaziland Police Service’s police chief, Senator Edgar Hillary, National Commissioner Magagula, SARPCCO Chairperson representative, Major General Nyalunga, and other SADC police chiefs.

In his address, National Commissioner Magagula, expressed his gratification to see officials and participants in the various sporting codes looking fitter and leaner than they had when the games began, saying that it showed that they had worked hard to win trophies for their respective countries.

Major General Nyalunga relayed General Phiyega’s sincere appreciation for being given the opportunity to be part of the 2015 SARPCCO Games. General Phiyega commended the conduct of all participants and thanked all police chiefs for their support of the Games. She congratulated all the participants for having competed at a very high level and for representing their respective countries with pride, dignity and respect.

In his keynote address, Senator Hillary indicated that being in the midst of police officers reminded him of his tenure as a police chief and a member of the Council of Chiefs of Police. He emphasised that sport was a viable mechanism for the enhancement of policing in the region.

Sporting Code Category Position

Soccer Men’s 1. Malawi 2. South Africa 3. Swaziland

Soccer Ladies’ 1. Congo 2. Zimbabwe 3. South Africa

Volleyball Ladies’ 1. Congo 2. Zimbabwe 3. South Africa

Darts Singles 1. Botswana 2. Zimbabwe 3. South Africa

Chess Ladies’ 1. Swaziland 2. Mozambique 3. South Africa

Tennis 1. South Africa 2. Zimbabwe 3. Swaziland

Shot put Ladies’ 1. South Africa 2. Namibia 3. South Africa

Discus Ladies’ 1. South Africa 2. Zimbabwe 3. Namibia

Javelin Men’s 1. South Africa 2. Zimbabwe 3. South Africa

Long jump Men’s 1. Zimbabwe 2. South Africa 3. Namibia

SArpcco chAmpioNShipS’ overAll poSitioNSThe SAPS’ high jump gold medallist in action

The SAPS’ soccer team (green and white jerseys) in the gruelling final against Malawi.

The SAPS’ relay race team in action.

The SAPS’ chess player battling

with an Angolan participant.

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total Points Position

Zimbabwe 14 29 14 57 956 1

Namibia 16 12 12 40 766 2

Swaziland 5 3 11 19 433 3

South Africa 8 4 12 24 406 4

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The missing person left home and has not been seen since.

Duncan Village CAS 3/12/2015 Investigating officer: Sgt ZE Milisi Tel: 043 701 9200

(17) Female

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The missing person went to hospital during 2001 and has not been seen since.


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20 KG leSS oF ME iN FoUr MoNtHS lt Col daNiE GooSEN SHarES HiS WEiGHt-loSS SUCCESS

the SaPS has always had an interest in addressing and managing its employees’

lifestyle risks. reducing obesity (along with tobacco use and inactivity) is a priority for the organisation because it seeks to lower the incidence and severity of chronic illness, the associated demand for health services and absenteeism due to illness. lt Col danie Goosen’s 180-degree turnaround in his way of life links in perfectly with eliminating such lifestyle risks.

On 17 February 2015 a neurosurgeon told Lt Col Goosen that his lower back pain was due to osteo-arthritis and that he had to lose weight urgently to prevent further injury. He took this advice very seriously and visited a dietician the next day. This turned out to be life-changing because he has lost an incredible 20,4 kg in just over four months. On 18 February Lt Col Goosen weighed 128,4 kg but on 1 July he weighed 108 kg.

Lt Col Goosen explained: “The dietician worked out a daily eating plan for me, which consisted of high protein foods. She suggested vitamin supplements and folic acid to help my body produce and maintain new cells and also prevent changes to my DNA that could lead to cancer.

This was the beginning of a new lifestyle and I had to wrap my head around a whole new way of planning my meals. I instantly refrained from all foods

By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen Photograph by WO Theo van Wyk

containing starch and added sugar. Drinking water is vital in any weight loss programme, so I had to cut coffee and substitute it with two to three litres of water per day.I immediately swapped my breakfast cereal for a generous omelette in the morning and to my surprise, I only felt hungry again around lunchtime. Previously, I nibbled throughout the day because I felt peckish every so often.

Now, four months later, the eating plan has become a new regime for me. Not only have I lost 20 kg, but I am no longer suffering from sinusitis or bronchitis. I enjoy people’s reaction when they see me for the first time in a few months. I had to buy new clothes and I gave my oversized garments away because I will not need them again. Initially I made the lifestyle change for health reasons, but I have gained ease of movement, self-confidence and a new lease on life.

It all sounds easy, but it was not that straightforward. Of course I had cravings in the first few weeks, however, I was determined not to cheat on my eating plan. I motivated myself by planning a vacation to Europe later in 2015. I knew that I would only allow myself that indulgence if I was able to reach the 20 kg weight-loss mark.”

lt col Goosen says while he is not an expert on weight loss, he has picked up valuable pointers and hopes it can help SApS personnel who want to lose weight:

• Drink as much water as you can, especially between meals. Water cleanses your kidneys and ensures hydration of your body.

• Get expert advice on an individually-tailored eating plan which takes your health issues and chronic medication into account.

• Avoid take-away food. It is packed with transfats, additives, and acids which form crystals that accumulate in your joints and cause gout.

• It is better to initially avoid fruit and rather stack up on vegetables. • Abstain from starch and sugar, at least until you have reached

your target weight.• Keep your menu planning and food preparation simple. • Progressively reduce your portion sizes. • Always have healthy snacks at hand to avoid becoming hungry and

later binging on the wrong food.• Do not chew on bubblegum – it stimulates the production of saliva

which contains acid. Acid on an empty stomach could cause an ulcer.

• Allow yourself a small treat now and again, but never overindulge. • Avoid alcohol completely – it will ruin your eating plan. • Lt Col Goosen is a great example of what one can achieve if you

put your mind to it. Challenge yourself and prove that you, too, have the willpower and determination to achieve your goals.

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WANted for deAliNG iN illeGAl SubStANceS SAuANA rebAzA Investigating Officer: Sgt MR Moatshe on 011 977 5468 or 082 822 6332

WANted for deAliNG iN illeGAl SubStANceS

mzWANdile mSibiInvestigating Officer: Const TR Sangweni on 017 629 3022 or 079 852 9660

WANted for murder

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Investigating Officer: Capt WV Nani on 040 657 4903 or 079 509 0756

WANted for frAud

JANet AmoAKoInvestigating Officer: Const SM Masuku on 011 977 5475 or 082 822 6332


XolANi mAphANGAInvestigating Officer: Const TR Sangweni on 017 629 3022 or 079 852 9660

WANted for Armed robberY

JohANNeS morutAInvestigating Officer: WO RC Mazibuko on 011 747 0150


thAbiSo AbNer moSiAInvestigating Officer: Const MG Mulaudzi on 011 977 5468 or 082 742 7148

22 POLICE SEPTEMBER 2015

SApS crime Stop

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SmS InfoRmAtIon to cRIme lIne on. 32211

WANted for frAud SiYAmvuYelA NGcANiInvestigating Officer: Const E Mjonose on 028 313 7000 or 078 874 5796

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