Steenberg police station commander honoured as top leader in Western Cape

Steenberg Police Station has the top station commander in the province.

Col Hannes Nel, a veteran with 39 years of service in the South African Police Service (Saps), was recognised at the police’s City of Cape Town District Awards on Friday 13 September.

The Western Cape Provincial Community Police Board (WCPCPB) honoured police stations, officers, and teams within the police’s City of Cape Town District for their exceptional service.

“These awards highlight the tireless efforts of the men and women in police and community police forums (CPF), showcasing that excellence does exist, even under the most challenging conditions,” a WCPCPB statement read.

“While we acknowledge that the service has its challenges, it is important to remember that not all members are bad. Many within the police and CPF serve with dedication, passion, and a commitment to the safety of our communities.”

The WCPCPB congratulated all the awardees and thanked all officers for their continued dedication to building safer communities across the Western Cape.

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“These recognitions are a testament to the hard work and dedication that many officers demonstrate daily,” wrote WCPCPB in a statement.

Col Nel, who took on the role of station commander in December last year, always knew that he wanted to be a policeman.

He told People’s Post

When it comes to tackling police corruption, violence and crime, Nel said strong partnerships are important.

“Police will never be able to do it alone, we need to work together to form partnerships to tackle the crime in the area,” he said. “It’s very important that the community work together with the police, but there are challenges to work on and to overcome.”