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The Limpopo police management honour the fallen hero during the memorial service

POLOKWANE – The South African Police Service in Limpopo have honoured the fallen hero, the late Brigadier Mametsa, the Provincial Head of Financial Services during a memorial service that was held at Airport Africa lodge outside the City of Polokwane, today on Thursday 27 May 2021.

The management led by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services, Major General Christine Morakaladi, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for the Detectives Major General Samuel Manala and Major General Hankins from the Saps National Head Office, Senior Officers, members and personnel including the Labour Unions were in attendance.

Brigadier Mametsa served the Police with diligence for thirty one years (31), without any interruption and unknowingly, prior to join the Service he was employed as a teacher.

Surprisingly, he had a calling to serve the country and ultimately joined the Service until his untimely death prior to his retirement on August this year. The Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Mahlangu blessed the memorial service with a prayer during the opening session.

Various speakers were afforded the opportunity to pay tribute to the fallen hero as friends, family and colleagues.

In her keynote address, Major General Morakaladi proudly presented Brigadier Mametsa as a dedicated and intelligent person who ensured that service delivery is achieved while executing his duties.

She laments that “My heart is filled with pain and sadness that is deep and personal, particularly because he was a person I knew very well. I would like to express my condolences on behalf of the SAPS management and all members in the province during this turbulent times. We will forever cherish his cheerful memories, love and passion for work and hope that we will one day meet in heaven.”

The memorial service concluded with a Biblical Sermon rendered by Chaplain, Captain Sefora.

Brigadier Mametsa will be laid to rest on Saturday 29 May 2021 at Mathibela village in Sebetiela policing area under the Capricorn District.

Source: South African Police Service

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Suspect in custody for police murder

KWAZULU-NATAL – A 22-year-old suspect will appear in the Verulam Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 28 May 2021 following his arrest in an intelligence driven operation was conducted on 26 May 2021 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team to solve the murder of a police officer.

It is alleged that on 11 April 2021, Sergeant Sibiya was with a companion when there was an altercation with other three males in Verulam. Sibiya was stabbed and rushed to hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. His death prompted the Hawks’ investigation which led to the suspect’s apprehension during the operation in the Durban CBD.

The suspect has been on the run since the incident which had prompted him to go into hiding. He will be profiled to ascertain if he can be linked to other serious crimes.

Source: South African Police Service

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Mother hospitalized after allegedly poisoning her kids and herself

HARRISMITH – On Thursday the 27 May 2021 at about 05:50, the police received a complaint about children alleged to have died at a house in Tshiame C.

On arrival at the scene, two bodies that were identified Rethabile (9) and Naledi (3 months) Dladla were found. The lady (31) who was identified as the mother to the deceased kids was found lying on the floor.

It is alleged that the relative was awaken by a knock on the door and met by the mother to deceased carrying a 3 month’s old baby. She allegedly brought the kids one after the other, and indicated that she fed them poison and also drank it herself. After bringing the kids, she allegedly collapsed on the floor.

The two kids were certified dead at the scene, whilst the mother was referred to hospital in a critical condition.

The motive behind the alleged killings and attempted suicide is currently unknown.

Two cases of murder have being registered for further investigation.

Source: South African Police Service