THE Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality recently presented certificates of appreciation to the South African Police Services (SAPS) at City Hall.
Former Executive Mayor, Councillor Gary van Niekerk (Deputy Mayor), extended his gratitude to SAPS, recognising their dedication to safeguarding municipal artisans and officials who provide essential services to local communities.
Among those in attendance were Councillor Stag Mitchelle, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, SAPS senior management, and the NMBM Rapid Response Task Team.
Colonel Marlize Dippenaar of SAPS expressed appreciation for this gesture, noting that initiatives like these serve as motivation for law enforcement officers to deliver their best.
“Recognition from the community and its leaders is a powerful motivator for our officers,” she said.
In line with their commitment to ensuring safe communities, especially during the festive season, The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nomthetheleli Mene, recently launched the Annual Provincial Safer Festive Season Operations under the theme, “Combating crime through decisive Police action and robust community involvement.”
Explaining this, Mene said, “This initiative aims to guarantee that SAPS, together with external stakeholders, will continue to embark on high-density operations, stop and searches, roadblocks, tracing of wanted suspects, and non-compliance inspections of liquor outlets to ensure safety for all during the festive season and beyond.”
