The Deputy National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lt.gen. Sindile Mfazi, has died due to COVID-19 related complications.
Fifty-nine-year-old Mfazi, who was a highly decorated senior officer, served the SAPS for 39 years during which time he held a variety of executive roles.
From 2003 to 2008, the late DNC held the position of Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services in the Western Cape. He was transferred to the Eastern Cape in 2008 where he held the position of Provincial Head: Crime Intelligence until 2018.
In 2018, Mfazi moved to the National Head Office in Pretoria following his appointment by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole, to the position of Deputy National Commissioner: Management Advisory Services.
From March 2020 up until his passing, Lt.gen. Mfazi held the position of Deputy National Commissioner: Crime Detection, a position in which he was appointed in line with the new structure.
Sitole has described the late member as an exemplary leader who was dedicated to the cause of serving and protecting the people of South Africa.
“The SAPS has lost one of its reliable, dedicated and greatly respected leaders in the organisation. Lieutenant General Mfazi led by example and served this country with distinction until his death. On behalf of the SAPS family, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues”.
Memorial and funeral details will be communicated in due course.
