The South African Police Service (SAPS) Management is saddened by the loss of two of its own after both members tragically lost their lives after contracting the Covid-19 virus.
At the time of their passing, both members were admitted to two separate hospitals.
In KwaZulu-Natal, a 55-year-old Warrant Officer succumbed to the virus on Sunday, 26 April 2020. The Warrant Officer served our country for 27 years having joined the Organization as a student Constable in 1993.
In the Eastern Cape Province, a Captain succumbed to the virus on Monday, 11 May 2020. The Captain had 29 years of Service having joined the organization in 1991 also as a student Constable.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla John Sitole has described the two members as brave and exemplary as well as members who have served and protected the South African people with utmost diligence.
“On behalf of the entire SAPS family, I would like to personally pay tribute to the two members who placed their lives on the line to ensure that the people of South Africa are protected against crime as well as against this virus”, said General Sitole.
“I have also conveyed my sincere condolences to the families of our fallen colleagues and thanked them for the decades the members have served in the SAPS as well as for allowing them to serve during these trying times”, added General Sitole.