On Sunday 6 September 2009 at 10h00 National Police Commissioner Bheki Cele will host the South African Police Service's annual Commemoration Day Service at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Memorial, Union Buildings, Pretoria.
During the service members of the South African Police Service who died whilst on duty between 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2009 will be remembered and honoured by their loved ones and colleagues. The roll of honour includes members who were murdered in the execution of their duties as well as those who died on duty in vehicle collisions or other accidents.
Wreaths will be laid by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Police, National Commissioner Cele and the families, friends and colleagues of our fallen heroes.
Members of the news media are cordially invited to attend and are requested to be seated at the press table by 09h55.
Members of the public are also welcome to attend this moving tribute to our country's police officials who died in service to their communities.
Enquiries:
Sally de Beer
Cell: 082 779 8658
Tel. 012 393 1574
E-mail debeers@saps.org.za
Nonkululeko Mbatha
Cell: 083 645 6252
