President to officiate passing-out parade of new police officers
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Thursday, 14 December 2023, deliver the keynote address at a South African Police Service passing-out parade where 1 400 newly trained officers will be certified as ready for the fight against crime.
The parade will take place at the South African National Defence Force’s 3 South African Infantry Battalion base in Kimberley in the Northern Cape.
The Kimberley parade is one of a number of ceremonies taking place in seven provinces this week where a total of 10 000 officers will mark the end of their basic training.
During the 2023 State of the Nation Address President Ramaphosa stated that he would intensify efforts to strengthen the South African Police Service by putting more officers on the streets and setting up specialised teams that will focus on specific types of crime.
This week’s passing out parades fulfill the President’s commitment that 10 000 new personnel would be recruited and trained this year.
President Ramaphosa will be accompanied by the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele; Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola.
Media enquiries:
The Presidency
Vincent Magwenya: Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za
South African Police Services
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe – 082 040 8808 and or Lerandzu Themba – 082 604 9080
