{"id":44468,"date":"2024-10-29T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/metro-police-cadets-break-world-record-with-historic-table-mountain-climb-20241029\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:04:27","slug":"metro-police-cadets-break-world-record-with-historic-table-mountain-climb-20241029","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/metro-police-cadets-break-world-record-with-historic-table-mountain-climb-20241029\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Police cadets break world record with historic Table Mountain climb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over 1 000 cadets from Cape Town\u2019s Metro Police College climbed Table Mountain, breaking a Guinness World Record.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The record-breaking event, part of Project 1000, was a testament to their unity and commitment.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The cadets will soon complete their training and serve communities across South Africa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>On Friday 25 October, a breathtaking scene unfolded as over 1 000 public safety cadets from the metro took on the challenge of conquering Table Mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by the Metro Police College as part of their ambitious Project 1000 initiative, the cadets shattered a previous Guinness World Record set in Iraq, where 815 people hiked a mountain at the same time last year. The largest single group of law enforcement staff ever to climb the peak, their march through Newlands Forest was nothing short of majestic, with the cadets forming a snaking line across the trail \u2013 a powerful symbol of strength, unity and discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JP Smith, the Mayco member for safety and security, spoke proudly of the cadets\u2019 achievements, highlighting the incredible growth of the Metro Police College. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur Public Safety Training College is breaking records at a rapid pace. Already, we are training more municipal peace officers than the rest of South Africa combined,\u201d Smith said. \u201cOur focus remains on the values most important if we are to build a police service that is respected and trusted\u2014values of integrity, honour, and compassion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was more than just a physical challenge; it marked a significant milestone in the cadets\u2019 journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past 11 months, these future law enforcement officers have undergone rigorous training in preparation for the next phase of their careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-of-south-africa\">All of South Africa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith emphasised that Project 1 000 is not just about meeting Cape Town\u2019s needs but about building a force capable of serving communities across SA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not just training you for Cape Town but for the whole of South Africa and other municipalities,\u201d Smith said. \u201cWe are deeply committed to making opportunities available\u2014this is an investment we are grateful for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the cadets marched proudly across the mountain, their hard work and dedication were on full display. The sheer magnitude of the event reflected not only their physical prowess but also the college\u2019s emphasis on the core values that will guide these officers as they step into their new roles. On Friday 29 November, the cadets will no longer be trainees but fully-fledged law enforcement officials, ready to serve their communities with professionalism, respect, empathy, and discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the cadets, Nadia Ntongandini, shared her personal journey through the programme. \u201cI pushed myself to pass. I was very unfit, wearing a size 48, and now I\u2019m a size 36. 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