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CONTENTS
02 National Commissioner’s 12 Integrity Management POLICE
Message
The Police magazine is published by
14 EHW - Month of Love the Publications and Broadcast Section
of Corporate Communication.
03 SONA
ACTING Head:
16 Flash News Corporate Communication
Brig Vishnu Naidoo
04 Crime Stats 2020/2021
Sub-Section Head:
18 Diploma & Policing Degree Internal Publications
06 High Performance Vehicles Col Linda van den Berg
012 393 7075
Handover 20 Emotional Bank Account SubEditor
Lt Col Fundiswa Maphanga
012 393 7104
08 Cops foil cash-in-transit heist 21 Missing Persons Journalists:
Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen
012 393 7106
09 Rifles recovered 22 Wanted Persons
Capt Keitumetse Mmushi
012 393 7138
10 Search-and-Rescue Capt Vincent Mukhathi
012 393 7088
Capt Kgabo Mashamaite
012 393 7151
Capt Ndanduleni Nyambeni
President Cyril saw the Gauteng Premier donate several 012 393 7279
Ramaphosa high performance vehicles to the SAPS WO Percy Sepaela
recently delivered with the aim of aiding hard-working police 012 393 7108
the State of the officers’ crime-fighting efforts on highway layout
patrols and in response to sexually-related WO Henk Venter
Nation Address, in
offences (pp 6-7). Cover
which he outlined Kimberley Seach-and-Rescue
the South African Police officers have, indeed, been hard language EDITING by:
government’s plans at work with many success stories being
Lt Col Ilze-Mari Visagie
to eradicate the scourge of recorded. Read how a multidisciplinary SAPS POLICE Online:
Lt Col Johan Heüer
gender-based violence and femicide. team apprehended cash-in-transit robbers 012 393 7030
and recovered the cash in Langlaagte heuer@saps.gov.za
In pursuance of a nation without sexism and (p 8), as well as how hawk-eyed members REPUBLISHING
inequality, government launched a National on routine patrol acted on a hunch and Permission to republish articles
contained in the Police may be
Strategic Plan of Gender-based Violence found a large stash of illegal, high calibre obtained from the Head: Corporate
and Femicide (GBVF) in April last year. The firearms – probably foiling a planned armed Communication. The opinions
expressed in the Police are
plan aims at strengthening the criminal robbery (p 9).
not necessarily those of the Head:
justice system so that it can better deal with Corporate Communication, his staff
GBVF crimes. Our search-and-rescue teams across or of the Police authorities.
the country have also been kept quite INDEMNITY
Read more about the progress with the new busy with the recent floods in parts of the Contributions, photographs and
other material sent to the Police for
legislations aimed at dealing with GBVF country. Members of the Phuthaditjihaba publication must be accompanied
crimes more effectively, plans to uplift team rescued an elderly woman from a by a stamped and self-addressed
envelope. Contributions are returned
women economically, how other crimes are flooded river (p 10) while those in Kimberly
at the risk of the contributor. The
being tackled (p 3), as well as other matters participated in various humanitarian relief Police reserves the right to effect
that affect the citizenry, in the full address missions (p 11). Several other successes changes to any contribution.
available on the internet. are featured on pages 16 and 17. COPYRIGHT Police
Copyright reserved
Also in this edition, Minister Cele released As we celebrated February as the month of
the third quarterly crime statistics of love, we remind all our members to do all
the 2020/2021 financial year (pp 4-5). things with love, nurture their relationships
This quarter saw a sharp rise in violent with their loved ones, who are a much
crimes. However, the grim numbers are needed support system in our line of work,
accompanied by a rise in crimes detected and most importantly, love oneself as well. @ SAPoliceService
as a result of police conduct and the Read how one can do this in the feature on
hefty sentences secured for sexual crime the different types of love (pp 14-15) and South African
perpetrators. this edition’s Employee Health and Wellness Police Service
contribution, Emotional Bank Account on (SAPS Official Page)
Good stakeholder relations with the private page 20. www.pretoriacentral@queenspark.com
sector and the SAPS’s sister departments
Brigadier V Naidoo
02 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 03
SONA
the impact of this pandemic. We would like to urge fellow
Ramaphosa reaffirms mandate to
members of the SAPS and society at large to cooperate to
minimise the impact of the pandemic.
tackle GBV
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our
gallant members in blue who have been at the forefront of
the fight against this pandemic. We sympathise with the
families of our members who succumbed to this virus while By Capt Vincent Mukhathi
ensuring that we continue to serve and protect by fighting Photograph courtesy of GCIS
against all forms of crime.
As you know, the SAPS’s management has undertaken to
release crime statistics every quarter to inform the public
In his State of the Nation Address on 11
February 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa
outlined government’s plans to tackle violence
how we are faring in the fight against crime. We are slowly
against women and all other forms of crime.
making a dent in various forms of crime, and we are fully
confident and optimistic that we will win this fight. Granted,
President Ramaphosa highlighted that tackling crime was
we do acknowledge some shortfalls as the statistics helped vital to the success of South Africa’s economic recovery.
to expose some gaps that are prevalent in policing certain “Crimes like cable theft, railway infrastructure vandalism,
categories of crime. land invasions, construction site disruptions and attacks
on trucks hamper economic activity and discourage
investment. We have taken steps to stop those crimes and
One of the major concerns for our organisation is the
deal with those responsible in terms of the law. Task teams
shocking levels of gender-based violence and femicide have been set up in a number of provinces to deal with
in our society. We must remain resolute and determined extortion and violence on sites of economic activity,” he said.
to fight this scourge to protect women, children and all
vulnerable groups in our country. We will continue to Outlining strategies to curb border crimes, which have
cooperate with our prosecutorial authorities to ensure that a negative impact on the country’s safety and security,
President Ramaphosa said: “We are also fast-tracking the
NATIONAL COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE the perpetrators of this crime are brought to book. We are
implementation and capacitation of the Border Management
motivated by the numerous life sentences handed down Agency to curb illegal immigration and cross-border crime.”
General Khehla John Sitole by our courts for crimes committed against women and President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation address in
parliament in Cape Town.
children. President Ramaphosa emphasised the importance of
ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the “Last year, Cabinet approved a policy that 40% of public
F
country’s pursuit to becoming a society rooted in equality procurement should go to female-owned businesses.
ellow members of the SAPS, you will agree Another debilitating factor confronting our organisation,
and non-sexism. Several departments have started implementing this policy
that the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly is that of corruption within our ranks and we have taken
and are making progress,” he said.
necessitated that, we, as an organisation, alter a decisive step to deal with this matter. We want to urge “When I launched the National Strategic Plan on
our members to desist from such conduct as it erodes the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in April last year, I As part of the initiative to fund projects to combat GBVF,
the manner in which we do business.
confidence that the public has in our organisation. If it is made a promise to the women and children of this country President Ramaphosa launched a private sector-led GBVF
found that a member has committed such acts, we will that we were going to strengthen the criminal justice project on 4 February 2021. This multi-sector project is
We have introduced the SAPS’s Covid-19 protocols to ensure system to prevent them from being traumatised again, and aimed at supporting the implementation of the National
spare neither effort nor energy in securing a conviction. In
healthier and safer spaces for the SAPS’s employees to ensure that the perpetrators face the law,” he said. Strategic Plan, and wider spread response to GBVF in the
the same breath, we do acknowledge that there are those country.
with the sole intention of reducing the impact that the
policemen and policewomen who continue to do a sterling Further detailing the efforts made to tighten legislation to
second wave of the Coronavirus had on our organisation.
job and we pay homage to them. Let us all be true to the combat GBVF, President Ramaphosa said: “To give effect Several South African companies and global philanthropists
This comes after the mandate issued by the President
badge of the SAPS and strive at all times to win the fight to this, three key pieces of legislation were introduced in made pledges amounting to R128 million in support of
of South Africa, the Health Minister and the Covid-19 Parliament last year to make the criminal justice system this cause. It is envisaged that government will allocate
against crime.
Central Command Team following the readjusted Level 3 more effective in combating gender-based violence. To approximately R12 billion to implement the various
regulations calling for behavioural changes in our society. ensure that perpetrators are brought to book, we are components of the National Strategic Plan over the next
making progress in reducing the backlog of gender-based three years.
violence cases.”
However, we as the police have noted with great concern
“Gender-based violence will only end when everyone
certain people who still lower their guard and undermine President Ramaphosa also announced government takes responsibility for doing so in their homes, in their
initiatives to provide care and support to the survivors communities, in their workplaces, in their places of worship,
of GBV, adding that the government would prioritise the and in their schools,” said President Ramaphosa.
economic empowerment of women.
On a j o u r n e y t o a sa f e r S o uth A f r i c a
#FightingCrime
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crime stats
2020/2021 Crime Stats:
last quarter 2019/2020 financial year to 171 764 in quarter Maj Gen Sekhukhune further detailed that -
three of the 2020/2021 financial year.
• Overall Crime detected as a result of police conduct,
As alluded to by the Minister previously, we have seen a decreased by 20.4% (360) from 75 160 during the
3 Quarter
rd sharp increase in sexual offences during the period where last quarter of 2019/2020, it decreased to 59 800 in
crimes committed increased by 270 or 1,8%, from 15 325 in quarter three of 2020/2021
the last quarter of the 2019/2020 financial year to 15 595 in
quarter three of the 2020/2021 financial year. • crimes such as illegal possession of firearms and
By Capt Kgabo Mashamaite ammunition, decreased by 18.5% (761) from 4 114
Contact-related crimes increased by 392 or 1,3%, from during the last quarter of 2019/2020 to 3 353 in
30 597 of the last quarter of the 2019/2020 financial year quarter three of 2020/2021
to 30 989 in quarter three of the 2020/2021 financial year.
“T he SAPS has to dig deep and put their Some sub-categories of aggravated robbery increased by • Drug-Related crimes decreased by 9.6% (3 974) from
111, from 325 in the last quarter of the 2019/2020 financial 41 520 during the last quarter of 2019/2020 to 37
shoulders to the wheel as the statistics
year to 436 in quarter three of the 2020/2021 financial 546 in quarter three of 2020/2021
we release today, expose some gaps that exist
year,” said Maj Gen Sekhukhune.
in policing certain crime categories, as well as • Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs
policing shortcomings in certain provinces.” Maj Gen Sekhukhune explained that the crime situation in decreased by 39.8% (10 752) from 27 011 during the
the country was measured per ratio by taking the entire last quarter of 2019/2020, to 16 259 in quarter three
These were the words of the Minister of Police, General population and dividing it in an equal proportion of of 2020/2021
Bheki Cele, in his opening address to release the crime 100 000 and measure 17 community-reported serious
statistics for the third quarter of 2020/2021 at the crimes committed against the person within that particular • Sexual Offences detected as a result of police
Government Communication Information System in Hatfield population, as reported at that station. conduct, increased by 5% (127) from 2 515 during the
on 19 February 2021. last quarter of 2019/2020 to 2 642 in quarter three of
“The actual figures of crime as reported under contact 2020/2021.
Minister Cele’s words were a reaction to the sharp increase crimes by using the population figures of 2017 according to
of violent crimes in various provinces as reported by the Statistics SA standards, are as follows:
police stations in the period under review. One such crime
category was murder. • Murder stands at 10,5 per 100 000 in 2020/2021
Murder increased by 6.6% during the period of October • Rape at 20,4 per 100 000 in 2020/2021
to December 2020 – that means 389 more deaths at the
hands of criminals as compared to the previous 2019/2020 • Attempted murder at 9,1 per 100 000 in 2020/2021
financial year. The top four causative factors of these deaths into with a supplier in 2019 to provide these essential kits,
are as a result of arguments, robberies at houses and is still valid – and the availability of the ’rape kits’ in all
• Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
businesses, mob justice and gang-related killings. provinces is confirmed weekly, and they are replenished on
at 83,8 per 100 000 in 2020/2021
request by the police stations.”
“If we are to win this war, we need to go back to the drawing • Common assault at 80 per 100 000 in 2020/2021,
board and include the communities in the fight against Lauding the work done by police officers in terms of
crime. I remain concerned about the Mpumalanga, sexual offences, Minister Cele said: “We are motivated
• Common robbery 19,8 per 100 000 in 2020/2021.”
KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and the Western Cape provinces. by the numerous life sentences handed down for crimes
The four provinces recorded over 10% increases in the committed against women and children. In the three months
crime of murder,” he said. However, there were some of reporting, the FCS [Family Violence, Child Protection and
provinces that showed significant improvement with regard Sexual Offences Unit] secured 129 life sentences and I really Maj Gen Thulare Sekhukhune, Crime Research and Statistics Component
hope that these jail terms also reassure the victims of GBVF Head presenting the crime statistics for the third quarter of 2020/2021.
to murder rates, such as the Eastern Cape.
[gender-based violence and femicide] of our efforts as law
The National Police Commissioner Gen Khehla
Sexual offences detected as a result of police conduct, enforcement to bring the offenders to justice.”
Sitole responding to questions during the
increased by 5%. Sexual offences increased by 1,5%. Of the release of crime statistics for the third quarter
12 218 people who were raped, over 4 900 were attacked Presenting the third quarter crime statistics, the Component of 2020/2021.
in their homes or the home of the rapist. Of those, 570 were Head of Crime Research and Statistics, Maj Gen Thulare
domestic violence-related cases, of which 547 involved Sekhukhune, reminded members of the public to bear in
female victims and 23 involved males. Inanda, Umlazi in mind that the third quarter crime statistics were collated
KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape’s Lusikisiki Police while the country was still under Alert Level One of the
Stations recorded the highest incidents of rape. Disaster Management Act, while most of the regulations
were relaxed and should, therefore, be understood in that
Addressing media reports on the availability of rape kits, context.
General Cele said: “There is no shortage of evidence
collection kits, also known as rape kits, at ALL police “During the period under review, the total number of contact
stations across the country. A three-year contract entered crimes decreased by 2 393 or 1.6%, from 174 157 in the
06 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 07
HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES
HANDED OVER TO POLICE IN GAUTENG
By Capt Keitumetse Mmushi
Photographs by Capt Kgabo Mashamaite
A fleet of high performance vehicles manned by the Gauteng Traffic Police members ready to be deployed on the Gauteng freeways and the Family Violence and
Sexual Offences Unit.
High performance and technologically advanced vehicles on display at the Bucchleugh Interchange on 20 February 2021, ready to be handed over to the SAPS to Minister of Police Bheki Cele inspecting one of the high-powered and Minister of Police Bheki Cele receives a key of one of the high powered
provide much needed muscle and agility to respond effectively to crime within Gauteng . technologically advanced vehicles to be handed over to the SAPS. vehicle.
T he SAPS in Gauteng recently received high
performance vehicles from the Premier of
Gauteng, Mr David Makhura, and the MEC for
The Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, his deputy
Mr Cassel Mathale, and the Provincial Commissioner of
the SAPS in Gauteng, Lt Gen Elias Mawela, accepted the
hijackings, as well as business and house robberies in
Gauteng.
In his address, General Cele said: “We want to emphasise
to the operators, led by [Lieutenant] General Mawela,
that these cars must patrol these highways. When the
vehicles. Premier Makhura said that crime prevention is a community community of Gauteng calls for help, there must be swift
Community Safety, Ms Faith Mazibuko. effort. “Gauteng has adopted a Provincial Policing Plan, response. They should not in any way be abused. [These
Eleven of the vehicles were handed over to the Family which is going to help us reduce the rate of crime in the vehicles should] create the swift response that is needed
The vehicles were a commitment made in the 2020 State Violence and Sexual Offences Units in the province with province. We want Gauteng to be a safer province. We are by the people of Gauteng. The excuse that the police do not
of the Province Address, when Premier Makhura pledged the hope that they will assist in dealing with and assisting winning the war against crime in Gauteng. The latest crime have enough vehicles to respond to crime, should no longer
to support the police with high performance vehicles and members of the community who are faced with such statistics show a downward trend,” he said. be valid.”
technology in the fight against crime. incidents. The other vehicles will be used to patrol highways
and to help in the fight against priority crimes such as car
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POLICE RECOVER
HIGH CALIBRE FIREARMS
By Capt Mavela Masondo
T he police recovered two AK-47 rifles with
loaded magazines, an R1 rifle with two
loaded magazines, two loaded pistols, and
11 ‘getaway’ vehicles suspected to have been
stolen, at a house in Lombardy East near
Alexandra in Johannesburg on 29 January 2021.
While conducting routine patrols on 29 January, members
COPS FOIL
of the Parktown Police Station observed a suspicious white
Toyota Quest with three occupants at approximately 07:30.
CASH-IN-TRANSIT HEIST
Upon noticing that one of the occupants had a firearm,
the members alighted the car and approached the man in
question.
In response, the armed suspect allegedly drew his firearm
By Col Brenda Muridili and shot at the police. An unconfirmed number of armed
men reportedly emerged from a nearby house and a
shootout between the police and the suspects ensued. The
O ne suspect was arrested while four alleged by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s SWAT and police arrested one suspect while some fled on foot, and
cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers succumbed to Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s K9 teams to trace others sped off in two vehicles.
the suspects.
gunshot wounds sustained during a shootout The police members then searched the house and granny
with the police in Katlegong, Gauteng, following The information received led the multidisciplinary teams to cottage from where the gunmen had emerged. They found
a CIT robbery that had occurred in Edison Street, a safe house in Katlegong where the suspects tried to shoot two AK-47 rifles, an R1 rifle, two pistols, magazines loaded The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Gauteng, Lt Gen
Langlaagte industrial area on 22 January 2021 their way out. One suspect was arrested, while four others with ammunition of various calibre, a car-jamming device, Elias Mawela, lauded the police officers who were observant
just after 07:00. were fatally wounded. The team launched a manhunt for the hand gloves and other robbery implements. The police and vigilant on their patrol.
suspects who managed to flee the scene. also found ten vehicles inside and one outside the yard.
A group of armed men allegedly used explosives to bomb Three of the cars, a BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi A4, were “It is clear that these suspects were in a meeting, conspiring
an armoured vehicle in order to gain access to the safe. Upon searching the premises, the team recovered two confirmed positive as having been hijacked in Sunnyside, to commit a serious and violent crime that could have
The suspects set fire to the vehicle they had used to ram police radios, an unlicensed firearm and two vehicles, one Daveyton, and KwaMhlanga. resulted in injuries and/or fatalities of innocent citizens.
the armoured vehicle off the road, and made off with an had been hijacked in Katlegong in December 2020 and the In the past few weeks, the police in Gauteng have foiled
undisclosed amount of cash. One of the security guards other was hijacked in Sandton in early January 2021. Preliminary evidence suggests that the suspects were in serious robberies, and recovered high calibre firearms
sustained a gunshot wound to the head during the CIT and The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation took over the middle of plotting an aggravated crime before they where suspects have succumbed to injuries during
was rushed to the hospital. the investigations. The arrested suspect is due to appear in were disturbed by the police. The detectives have launched shootouts with law enforcement officers. This is an
court soon to face charges of murder, attempted murder, a search for the suspects who escaped, and started the indication that the police in the province are on high alert
The SAPS’s National Crime Intelligence Section activated armed robbery, possession of a prohibited firearm and linking process to establish whether the arrested suspect to protect the property and lives of citizens,” said Lt Gen
the SAPS’s Air Wing as well as the SAPS’s Limpopo ammunition. and the weapons could be linked to other crimes. Mawela.
and Mpumalanga Tracking Teams, who were assisted
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Brave officer rescues
elderly woman in flooded river
KIMBERLEY SEARCH AND RESCUE
AIDS IN HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
By Capt Vincent Mukhathi By Col Mashay Gamieldien
Photograph by WO Loraine Earle
A courageous police officer, Const Moleko
Mabe, was hailed as a hero after risking A mid the recent heavy rains that were experienced
in certain areas of the Northern Cape, members
of the Kimberley Search-and-Rescue Unit put their
his life to rescue a 67-year-old woman,
Emma Tlaleng Mahloko, in the heavily flooded own lives at risk in an attempt to rescue victims who
Kgoptjane River at Phuthaditjihaba in the Free were trapped in flooded areas, and to recover the
State. bodies of victims who had drowned in the
strong-flowing rivers.
Const Mabe and his colleague, WO Mandla Mothapo attached
to the Phuthaditjihaba Police Station, had just gotten into The team, under the command of Capt John Seeley, comprised
the police van to start with their shift on 8 February 2021, Warrant Officers Ronsard Allen and Michael Korasie, Sergeants
when they heard over the two-way radio that an elderly Lamberd Scholtz, Sebastian Wildt, Disang Moholoeng and Arnold
woman was trapped in the flooded Kgoptjane River. The two Strydom, as well as Const Sheena Floors, who all formed part of a
members immediately rushed to the scene. collective, multidisciplinary humanitarian team sent to distribute
eight tons of food to the stranded flood victims on 4 February
Upon their arrival at the river, members of the community 2021.
were gathering on a nearby bridge watching helplessly.
Const Mabe immediately rushed to the river to save Ms The multidisciplinary team was headed by the Premier of the
Mahloko’s life. Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, and various other dignitaries
including the Acting Provincial Commissioner for the SAPS in
“I heard uGogo screaming in the bushy area inside the river, the Northern Cape, Maj Gen Henriette de Waal and the Acting
asking for help. I could not see her, but used my amateur Commander of the ‘John Taolo Gaetswe District’, Brig Francis
swimming skills and made my way through the thorny Hender.
From left to right: Mr Mathe and Const Moleko Mabe helping Gogo Emma
branches and into the muddy river.” The water was flowing Tlaleng Mahloko to safe ground.
fast and strong because of heavy rain. I finally saw her On 6 February 2021, the members of the Search-and-Rescue
holding onto the branch of a tree, but it was too far to reach Unit also recovered the body of a 14-year-old boy believed to
out to her, because of the dense branches. I took the risk, “The member did not think twice before saving uGogo, have drowned in the irrigation dam on the Barkley West/Pniel
dived into the river and swam until I reached her,” recalled whose life was in danger. In so doing, he risked his own Community Farm.
Const Mabe. life. There is no doubt that Constable Mabe was not merely
performing a duty, but he truly lives his calling. He is an Capt Seeley and WO Korasie responded to a report of a family of
Determined to rescue Ms Mahloko, Const Mabe unknowingly example to other police officials,” said Lt Gen Motswenyane. five in distress in a river in the Boetsap area on 6 February 2021.
overcame his fear of drowning. “I was not afraid to drown, It is believed that the family, who was travelling in a donkey cart,
as my focus was on rescuing uGgogo. I told her that I was The SAPS’s management in the Free State used their was washed away and trapped in the river.
there to rescue her. It was a frightening moment for her and personal funds to host a small event in honour of Const
she asked me how I was going to rescue her because I had Mabe’s act of bravery, and rewarded him with R5 000 in
no rope,” said Const Mabe. cash on 10 February 2021.
The two members were airlifted from the Kuruman Airport with
However, Const Mabe’s quick thinking and resourcefulness When handing over the envelope with the cash to Const a South African National Defence Force Oryx helicopter, and
helped him rescue Ms Mahloko and keep himself alive as Mabe, Lt Gen Motswenyane emphasised that it was just flown to the scene where they executed a live bait rescue, which
well. Explaining how he rescued Ms Mahloko, Const Mabe a token of appreciation from management, who had involved the lifting of each family member from the river. The
said: “I asked her to grab hold of my belt before I started contributed their personal funds, and that they would still family was brought to safety and dropped along the road, where
swimming toward the river bank. I spent almost five use formal channels to reward his good and brave service. the owner of the farm further assisted them. Sadly, a
minutes inside the water struggling to reach the river bank. 40-year-old male who was also on the donkey cart, was swept
I was breaking tree branches to pave my way, keeping focus “This is not much, but we wanted to laud your extraordinary away and his body was recovered on 8 February 2021. None of
on the safety of uGgogo, and ensuring that she did not lose efforts to save this lady’s life. May other members follow the other family members sustained any injuries during their
her grip on my belt.” your example,” said Lt Gen Motswenyane. ordeal.
Gogo Emma Tlaleng Mahloko from the Mangaung village, Const Mabe was touched by the gesture and said that he The team also assisted in rescuing the driver of a bakkie that
was taken to the police station and reunited with her family. had not thought twice about saving the gogo’s life, as that was swept away by the strong flow of the Spitskop Dam on 7
Const Mabe’s act of bravery earned the praise of the was the sort of act he had signed up for when he joined the February 2021. They found the driver trapped between trees
Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in the Free State, Lt police. “I only thought of saving the life of this gogo, and and brought him to safety, however the vehicle was washed
Gen Baile Motswenyane, who described him as a hero and a did not expect anything in return,” said an emotional Const away.
selfless officer. Mabe.
Maj Gen De Waal expressed her sincere gratitude and
appreciation to the members of the Kimberley
Search-and-Rescue Unit for gallantly risking their lives to assist
and rescue members of the community who were in distress.
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integrity
SAPS members MUST
avoid conflict of interest
After several arrests, the National Commissioner of the National Instruction 18 of 2019 on Integrity
SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, said that he remained resolute Management
in his efforts to clean the SAPS of any form of wrongdoing
by members of all ranks. The National Instruction on Integrity Management, No 18
By Capt Kgabo Mashamaite of 2019 in the SAPS, requires members to not conduct
A recently published report by the Auditor General of South business with any organ of State, nor be a director of a
Africa revealed damning findings of police members and public or private company doing business with an organ
Public Service Act personnel within the organisation doing of State. Unless such employee is in an official capacity
business with State organs without approval, which is in a director of a company listed in schedule 2 and 3 of the
direct contravention of the existing legislative frameworks, Public Finance Management Act. Chapter 4 of this National
policies, the SAPS’s Code of Conduct and the National Instruction focuses on the performance of remunerative
Instruction on Integrity Management. work outside the SAPS, and the prohibition on the granting
of approval to an employee to perform certain types of
Section 30 of the Public Service Act (PSA),1994 (Act remunerative work, or to engage in certain activities for
No 47 of 1993) provides that employees in the public financial gain.
sector shall not perform remunerative work outside their
employment, except with the written permission of the All of these prescripts prohibit employees of the
executive authority of the department. The executive organisation, whether they are employed under the SAPS
authority must take into account whether the external work Act or the Public Service Act, not to bid for government
could reasonably be expected to interfere with or impede on contracts when under the employ of the SAPS. Those
the effective performance of the employee’s functions in the in the designated categories are expected to disclose
department. their financial interests, withdraw from supply chain
management processes if they have an interest in the
The Public Administration Management Act, 2014 (Act No contract being awarded, not engage in any activities which
11 of 2014) sets out the values of public administration. could damage his/her reputation or that of the organisation,
It also establishes a code of ethics that applies not only to not engage in activities that could compromise his/her
public service employees, but to the wider public sector. The performance in the SAPS, and not engage in outside
Act makes it clear that whoever acts in breach of the values remunerative work without prior approval.
or code of ethics, may face disciplinary proceedings and will
be criminally charged for doing business with the State. The
Act also prohibits members of public bodies from holding
private interests in contracts with that body. That is, any
T he SAPS has issued a strong warning to its
members to refrain from practices that could
directly or indirectly lead to a conflict of interest
gratuities and/or financial gain, while still in the employ of
the SAPS, as it is likely to compromise the performance of
his/her duties as a public servant.
public officer who acquires a private interest in a contract
connected with the public body, is guilty of an offence.
Exceptions to this offence include, if the public officer’s
conditions of employment do not prohibit
within the police service. It is alleged that some high-ranking police officers ignored him/her from such holdings, for example, if the public
the competitive bidding process and colluded with service official’s interest is as a shareholder of a listed company,
A conflict of interest may arise in three ways: providers to provide the SAPS services at inflated costs, meaning that if the contract is awarded through a tender
resulting in the financial exposure of R191 million in and the official’s contract of employment does not prohibit
• An actual conflict of interest involves a direct exchange for benefits. It is further alleged this practice this and the tender process is independent.
conflict between a public official’s current duties and saw a former member benefit an undeclared discount of
responsibilities and existing private interests. R284 580 toward the purchasing of a BMW X5 at a local
SAPS’ Employment Regulations 2018
dealership.
• A perceived or apparent conflict of interest can exist
Chapter 2 of the SAPS’s Regulations specifically covers
where it could be perceived, or appears that a public The warning serves as a constant reminder to all members
ethics management and measures to prevent and detect
official’s private interests could improperly influence of the SAPS following the arrest of 45 suspects, among
conflict of interest and corruption. The regulation requires
the performance of their duties – whether or not this them high profile former and current police officers, support
the appointment of a designated capacity of ethics officers,
is in fact the case. personnel, private individuals and companies on charges
therefore the existence of the Integrity Management
ranging from corruption, fraud, forgery, money laundering
Service in the SAPS. Designated programmes have been
• A potential conflict of interest arises if a public official and theft.
implemented to promote awareness of issues related
has private interests that could be in conflict with their
to ethics and integrity, with specific focus on high risk For more information in this regard, members are
official duties in the future. The arrests emanated from crimes which were allegedly
environments. Designated programmes have also been encouraged to contact Col Monwa Rasego of the
conducted in 2017, which we investigated after the
implemented to manage possible conflict of interest, and Integrity Management Section on 012 393 7110 or
These practices include conducting business with any establishment of the Special Anti-Corruption Unit
to prevent SAPS’s officials from doing business with the 076 161 1772 or at RasegoM@saps.gov.za.
arm of State or influencing the bidding process to benefit to investigate allegations of wrongdoing within the
government.
business entities of family members and/or friends for organisation.
14 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021 EHW
EHW FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 15
FEBRUARY: THE MONTH OF LOVE •
•
Focus on yourself more than on another person
Put trust into your relationships.
a physical act, it is a feeling, but acts of self-love can elicit
agape since self-monitoring yields results.
CELEBRATING ALL FORMS OF LOVE Philautia: Catalyst: Spirit
Compiled by Lt Col Fundiswa Maphanga and This is a healthy form of love where you recognise your
SAC Delia van Deventer self-worth and do not ignore your personal needs. Self-love Your spirit creates a purpose bigger than yourself. It
begins with acknowledging your responsibility for your own motivates you to pass kindness on to others.
well-being.
Most people celebrate February as the month of love How to Show:
seeing as Valentine’s Day, a day when couples spoil Catalyst: Soul • Dedicate your life to improving the lives of others.
each other, is celebrated on 14 February annually. • Stay conscious of your actions for the good of
Your soul allows you to reflect on your needs and physical, humankind.
It is on this day that people will celebrate their love emotional and mental health. • Offer your time and charity to someone in need.
for each other by giving each other gifts, going on
How to Show: All of us can experience any of these types of love. Some of
romantic nights out, or even going away for a special • Create an environment that nurtures your well-being us can experience a combination of these types of love. It is
weekend to a place where they can relax and spend • Take care of yourself like a parent would care for a important to find the perfect combination for you.
some quality time together. child
• Spend time around people who support you. Friendship can be a combination of philia, storge, and
These ideas are great for romantic partners, but philautia. This means you can show affection (philia)
romantic love is not the only love we can experience. Philia: through deep conversation, have familial love (storge)
Commonly referred to as ‘brotherly’ love. This is love through sharing memories, and practicing self-love
without romance. It is authentic, affectionate love between (philautia) by only engaging in friendships that build you up.
friends and/or family. It occurs when both people share the
same values and respect each other. While a relationship with a significant other can be a
Let us look at all eight types of love we can experience and Pragma: combination of pragma, eros, and ludus. Partners can show
how that love is catalysed (provoked/sped up) and shown: This is enduring, compassionate love. It is the type of love Catalyst: The mind enduring love (pragma) through working together, show
that develops over many years. Both partners put in equal romantic love (eros) by setting aside quality time to be with
Ludus: effort. Commitment is the cornerstone of this type of love - Your mind articulates which friends are on the same each other, and show playful love (ludus) by flirting and
This is a child-like and flirtatious love commonly found in instead of ‘falling in love’ partners are ‘standing in love’ with wavelength as you, and who you can trust. playing together.
the beginning stages of a relationship (also known as the the aim of staying together indefinitely.
honeymoon stage). Although common in young couples, How to Show: Families can experience a combination of storge, agape,
older couples who strive for this love, find a more rewarding Catalyst: Subconscious • Engage in deep conversation with a friend. and philia. Family members can show each other familiar
relationship. • Be open and trustworthy. love (storge) by loving each other conditionally and forgiving
The subconscious drives partners to each other, and the • Be supportive in hard times. each other, selfless love (agape) by putting others’ needs
Catalyst: Astral (emotion) feelings associated with this love come unknowingly and first, and affectionate love (philia) by having open, honest
feel purposeful. Storge: communication.
Your emotions allow you to feel giddy, excited, interested This is unconditional/familiar love, usually between a parent
and involved with another person. How to Show: and a child, other family members, and sometimes very Let us always celebrate not only romantic love, but all the
• Continue to strengthen the bond of long-term good friends. It is an infinite love built upon acceptance other types of love, and thank God for the people in our
How to Show: relationships and deep emotional connection. This love comes easily and lives who can share this love with us. Let us also remember
• Flirt and engage in whimsical conversation • Seek and show effort with your partner immediately in parent and child relationships, while it takes and pray for those who have lost loved ones, and will not
• Spend time together to laugh and have fun • Choose to work with your partner forever. longer in friendships. be able to celebrate with them, whether it be a husband or
• Exemplify childlike behaviour together. a wife, a brother or a sister, a mother or a father, or a dear
Mania: Catalyst: Causal (memories) friend. Let us also thank God that the love He feels for us
Eros: This is an obsessive love for a partner. It leads to unwanted is the strongest love of all - the love He showed by sending
This is primal love that comes instinctively and naturally. jealousy or possessiveness – known as co-dependency. Your memories encourage long-lasting bonds with another His Son to die for us on the Cross, because He IS Love.
The love that we have already discussed, the love between Most cases of obsessive love are found in couples with an individual, so the more memories created, the greater the
two people who are in a romantic/sexual relationship. It is imbalance of love for each other. An imbalance of eros and value of the relationship.
a passionate love displayed through physical affection. This ludus is the main cause of mania. With healthy levels of
love is a desire for another person’s physical body. playful and romantic love, the harm of obsessive love can be How to Show:
avoided. • Sacrifice your time, self or personal pleasures.
Catalyst: Physical body (hormones) • Quickly forgive harmful actions.
Catalyst: Survival instinct • Share memorable moments and moments that had an
Your hormones awaken a fire in your body and must be impact.
satiated with romantic actions from an admired partner. The survival instinct drives a person to desperately need References:
their partner in order to find a sense of self-value. Agape:
How to Show: This is selfless/empathetic love – the highest form of
love – given without expecting anything in return. This is the www.wellandgood.com
• Admiring someone’s physical body How to Avoid Mania: https://www.ftd.com/blog/give/types-of-love
• Physical touch, such as hugging and kissing • Recognise obsessive or possessive behaviour before love that led Jesus to die for us on the cross. Agape is not
• Romantic affection. acting on it
16 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021
Flash News
FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 17
Flash News
Illegal importation
CAMPAIGN AGAINST
EXTORTION
Covid-19 Treatment
By Col Athlenda Mathe
By Capt Granville Meyer
The police in Philippi East recently conducted a campaign
against extortion and protection fees in Lower Cross Roads,
in an effort to reduce contact crime in the area.
T he police have arrested several suspects for
illegally importing Ivermectin medication
believed to effectively treat Covid-19, at various
The Philippi East Police Station is one of many police ports of entry recently. Three passengers
stations that are affected by syndicates that have set coming from India, were arrested and detained
their sights on threatening and/or soliciting money from at the OR Tambo International Airport for
businesses and local property owners in exchange for possession of 193 800 Ivermectin tablets valued
‘protection’ against robberies and other forms of violence.
at R5 million.
The members also distributed pamphlets alerting local
businesses on the trend and what to do when they are
All three suspects are facing charges of contravening the
approached.
South African Medicines and Medical Devices Regulatory
Authority Act, 1998 (Act No 132 of 1998) and appeared in
the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on 29 January 2021.
PUPPET, CAPT KHUMALO RETURNS TO
In a similar incident, a man who had just arrived from
Dubai, was arrested at the King Shaka International Airport
on 7 January 2021 after having been found in possession of
SCHOOLS
2 464 Ivermectin tablets worth an estimated market value
of R100 000, in his hand luggage.
The 43-year-old man appeared before the Verulam
By Capt Granville Meyer Magistrates’ Court where he was charged with being in
possession of unregistered medicines and the importation
Capt Khumalo has returned to child-care centres and of medicines without a valid permit.
schools across Cape Town on 17 February 2021 to resume
his mission of educating children on safety issues, since he
was forced to stop at the beginning of the state of National
Disaster in March 2020.
Capt Khumalo has been a visible figure in South Africa for
more than five years, building a good relationship between
young people and the police, and helping the SAPS to
achieve its mission of ensuring a safer South Africa through
early childhood crime awareness education.
Capt Khumalo and his handler, Capt Granville Meyer, have
also appeared on SABC 3 in April 2020 in a show called
‘KIDS News’. The duo has delivered safety messages in more
than 420 classrooms since 2016, and taught more than
19 000 children.
The ‘Captain Khumalo’ programme is designed for children
aged between three and 12 years. The programme is
focused on teaching children protective behaviour, good
decision-making and the consequences thereof, as well as
encouraging them to turn to the police for help. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority stated that
Ivermectin was NOT registered with the authority and was not indicated
nor approved for use by humans, and that there was no confirmatory
data on Ivermectin available as yet for its use in the management of
Covid-19 infections.18 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 19
The curriculum outline for the Diploma in The 2021 tuition fees for the Diploma in Policing are R1
800,00 per module (except for Police Management III and Law
in English Home Language or First Additional
Language; or
III which are R2 100,00 per module). There are options for full • National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 with
Policing and degree in Policing Practice payment per semester OR monthly payment per semester.
STADIO offers debit orders for your convenience to avoid late
fees and interest. Prices are subject to annual increases.
a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects
including English; and minimum 60% in four
vocational subjects; or
By Lt Col Erica Holtzhausen • A relevant N6 National Diploma; or
Please note the prices above DO NOT include the cost of text • An NQF level 5 Basic Training Certificate (SAPS)
books • A relevant NQF level 5 qualification.
T he School of Management for Safety in
Society falls under the STADIO (formerly SBS)
Faculties of Law and Commerce, Administration
.
Bachelor of Policing Practice Degree: STADIO cooperates with the SAPS’s Research component
in formulating the curriculums for the various degrees.
SAQA ID: 117862/NQF 7/Credits: 360/Minimum duration of Functioning police officials who are experts in their fields,
and Management. The Distance Learning studies: Three years. are available to assist students online with their studies.
Campus and Distribution Centre Campus is
located in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg. Admission requirements:
This powerhouse in Higher Education is now offering • Senior Certificate with degree endorsement; or
distance learning with online support. The STADIO School • National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 50%
of Management for Safety in Society is currently the largest in four 20-credit subjects and a minimum of 40%
private provider of fully authenticated policing studies.
The curriculum outline for the Bachelor of Policing Practice Degree (NQF7) (Distance Learning):
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Compulsory (ALL) Police Management I Police Management II Police Management III
(POL 101) (POL 201) (POL 301)
The curriculum outline for the Diploma in Policing (NQF 6) (Distance learning):
Crime Prevention Management I Crime Prevention Management II Crime Prevention Management III
Service Orientated Policing I (SOP 101) Service Orientated Policing II (SOP201) Crime Detection Management II (CDM 201)
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Compulsory (ALL) Police Management I Police Management II Police Management III Communication for Policing Crime Detection Management I Research Methodology
(POL 100) (POL 200) (POL 300) (PCU101) (CDM 101) (MET 101)
Law I Law II Law III Training Management (TRM 101) Police Management Information
(PLA 100) (PLA 200) (PLA 300) OR Criminology I (CML 101) Systems (PIM 101)
Police Administration I Police Administration Crime Detection Management II Training Management II (TRM 201) OR
(PAD 100) II (PAD 200) (CMD 200) Criminology II (CML 201)
Community Service Centres Professional Conduct Democratic Policing + SA History Credits P/Year 105 130 125
(PCC 100) (PPC 100) (PDP 100)
Communication for Policing (PCU100) Crime Prevention Management I
(CPM 100)
Crime Detection I (CDM 100) Integrated Criminal Justice Systems The Bachelor of Policing Practice Degree ranges between R2
(PJS 100) 190,00 and R2 580,00 per module and can be paid in full per
Select ONE of the following semester or monthly per semester.
Criminology I (CML 100) OR
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Policing Practice
Support (PSU 100) OR Degree enables further studies for the Bachelor of Policing
Operations (PCM 100) Practice Honours Degree (on NQF level 8 or an equivalent
Along with ONE of these electives: NQF level 8 programme).
Futuristic Policing (PFP 100) OR In the next edition, we will be focusing on the Honours
Functional Policing (PFU 100) Degree in Policing Practice, the Master of Policing Degree,
as well as highlighting the first students who enrolled for
Credits P/Year 120 120 120
their Doctorate in Policing degrees.
Full information is available at www.saps.gov.za/journal/
journal.php20 POLICE FEBRUARY 2021
Missing persons FEBRUARY 2021 POLICE 21
Davidi Faleng Nyaile
Hendrik Johannes Le Roux Simon Martin Timpson
Emotional Bank Account (75) Male (60) Male
Compiled by Lt Col Chrisna Gerber
Please help us Last seen:
2021-01-04
Last seen:
2020-12-29
H ave you heard of the ‘Emotional Bank Account’? This
account works in a similar way as a money bank
flourish when the little things we do and say become a habit and not an
exception!
• Surprise a loved one with a kind note, e.g. in their lunch box.
locate them… The missing person left home and has not been The missing person left home and has not been
seen since. seen since. He was wearing blue jeans and black
account, but in this account you deposit and withdraw shoes.
kindness and care, and in this special exchange build Love for your family and friends Germiston 3/1/2021
• Take the time to really listen. Investigating Officer: WO JAL Burger Honeydew 4/1/2021
trusting relationships. • Cook a meal for a friend – e.g. deliver lasagne to a new mother. Tel: 082 334 2355 Investigating Officer: WO KP Matshaba
• Spend time with someone who might be lonely. Tel: 011 801 8400
An emotional bank account is an account of trust rather than money, it is
based on how safe you feel with another person. This idea was developed by Love for what you do and the passion you bring to everything you do at work
Stephen Covey and described in his best-selling book ‘The Seven Habits of Work should not be what you do to receive a pay check and a feeling of the Sylvester Jambaya Mary Ann Devine Zanhe Mbatha
Highly Effective People’. sooner you can get out of the office to do what you really want to do, the
better.
Stephen Covey says: “When your trust level is high because you have made • Hold the door open for those behind you.
lots of deposits, communication is almost effortless. You can be yourself, and • Give someone a compliment – it can make their day, week, or even year! (20) Male (49) Female (42) Female
others will understand and appreciate you. Then, when you make mistakes or • Eat lunch or have tea with someone new. Last seen: Last seen: Last seen:
offend someone unexpectedly, you draw on that reserve while the relationship
2019-12-13 2021-01-02 2020-11-05
still maintains a solid level of trust.” Love for your school community
Have your children write about ways to improve their school and present the
When you are discourteous, disrespectful of others, interrupt others, speak ideas to the principal or their teacher for consideration.
The missing person left home and has not The missing person left home and has not The missing person left home and has not been
sarcastically or ignore others, your emotional bank account becomes since. She was wearing a black and white skirt
been seen since. been seen since. She was wearing white
overdrawn, because you have jeopardised the trust level. When the trust Love for the community you live in and a black t-shirt.
and maroon tekkies, a black jacket and
level is low, you need to be very careful of what you say. When the account is • Get to know your neighbours and do things to increase the sense of care grey trousers.
depleted and trust is broken, it can be quite difficult for people to accept any and community in the area.
‘deposit’ from you as they try to rebuild the relationship. So nurture all your • Write a note of encouragement and place it inside a book or magazine in Dobsonville 3/12/2020 Hilton–KZN 1/1/2021 Umlazi 10/11/2020
relationships with love and kindness. a doctor’s waiting room. Investigating Officer: WO D Phaladi Investigating Officer: Sgt BB Zondi Investigating Officer: Sgt NP Cele
• When paying for yourself, offer to pay for someone else’s too, e.g. in a Tel: 011 983 1500 Tel: 033 845 6520 Tel: 031 325 6256
Ways to build up deposits include: coffee shop.
• Developing understanding: Show people that you are interested in • Donate items you no longer use, to charity. Nkosingiphile Patience
Fikile Goodness Dlamini Sphandla Richman Mbewana
understanding them by listening to them carefully and empathising with Mzimela
how they feel. Once you understand them better, you are more likely to Love for animals
treat them with kindness . Think about what you can do to protect endangered species.
• Keeping promises and commitments: Being on time and doing what you (56) Female (54) Female (29) Male
say you will do, helps to build trust and an emotional reserve with that Love of our country
person. • Undertake a litter pick in your area. Last seen: Last seen: Last seen:
• Clarifying expectations: When you clearly explain what you expect, • Let children create cards to thank healthcare workers, policemen and 2020-12-13 2021-09-01 2020-10-06
it helps a person feel more secure and confident, and therefore more policewomen or soldiers etc for the work they are doing.
trusting. When we feel free to ask for what we want and receive a
positive response, that is when trust is built. Love for the earth The missing person left home and has not been The missing person left home and has not The missing person left home and has not
• Doing the ‘little things’: A smile, holding open a door, offering Talk about environmental concerns and how small actions can have a big seen since. been seen since. been seen since. He was wearing green
assistance, doing things you do not have to do; all these show respect impact if we all do them. and white trousers.
and give the person a feeling of being noticed and even appreciated.
• Demonstrating your integrity: When your behaviour aligns with your Glendale 1/12/2020 Madadeni 3/9/2020 Umlazi 4/11/2020
expressed values and beliefs, it builds trust. The SAPS’s social workers render an occupational social work service Investigating Officer: Const TG Khoza Investigating Officer: Const NP Mthembu Investigating Officer: Sgt NP Cele
based on the following objectives: Tel: 032 947 9001 Tel: 082 489 9450 Tel: 031 325 6256
• Apologising when you have made a mistake: Remember, this is
an account of withdrawals and deposits. Any wrongdoing will be a • Enhancement of individual wellness (e.g. enabling employees to deal
withdrawal from the account, but a heartfelt apology will go a long way with challenges in the best possible way)
to repair any trust that was broken. • Enhancement of organisational wellness (e.g. ensuring that professional Hector Dikgang Vezi Sfiso Zuma
relations exist between employees, colleagues, teams and commanders)
A few years ago, there was a popular children’s song that compared love to a • Ensuring dynamic work–life balance and productivity (focus on family vs
magic penny that is only worth something if you give it away. This is so true. If work).
you show love to others, it causes that love to grow and return to you. It also (36) Male (22) Male
causes a ripple effect, just as if you dropped that penny into a wishing well. Should you require interventions in this regard, you are welcome to contact
Social Work Services on 079 880 5966/012 393 5472 or liaise with any of the
Last seen:
2020-10-06
Last seen:
2020-11-03
Please help us
It is crucial that parents help children grow in their capacity to love. Adults SAPS’s Family and Relationship Desk members:
can learn much from children about love. So let us get back to the notion of
love rippling outward. We can imagine that the ripples are love spreading
•
•
Lt Col Kleingeld on 012 393 5192 and kleingeldc@saps.gov.za;
Capt MV Nkosi on 012 393 5244 and NkosiViolet@saps.gov.za;
The missing person left home and has not The missing person left home and has not
locate them…
outward from our innermost circle to family, our friends and further toward • Capt LK Mahlase on 012 393 5187 and MahlaseL2@saps.gov.za.
been seen since. He was wearing black been seen since. He was wearing navy blue
our outer circles of care. Let us explore how we can have an impact on the jeans, a black t-shirt and navy blue shoes. trousers, a white t-shirt and brown sandals.
lives of others by showing love in tangible, practical ways. Resources:
https://www.writereader.com/blog/february-the-month-of-love/ https:// Umlazi 5/11/2020 Umlazi 9/11/2020
Love for your partner www.momentumwellness.co.za/february-the-month-of-love/ Investigating Officer: Sgt NP Cele Investigating Officer: Sgt NP Cele
Everyone wants to feel spoiled and appreciated by their partner. Relationships Tel: 031 325 6256 Tel: 031 325 6256You can also read
