Extract from the Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele's address at the #Police…

Extract from the Minister of Police, Mr Bheki Cele's address at the #PoliceTrainees #PassingOutParade at Tshwane Training Academy

Pretoria West: Young officers, we have a huge task ahead. As you pass out, your first task is to fully join in Operation Quiet Storm, the Safer Festive Season Campaign which we launched recently. Go out there and work as teams. From the busy streets of Johannesburg to CapeTown, Mamelodi to eMlazi, Nqadu, Giyani, Hillbrow, South Beach, all Malls, outside Nightclubs, Stadiums, Eyadini and so on, we want to see you visible and arresting all those who make our people’s lives unsafe and unpleasant this festive season.

Finally, to the family members of these young, gallant officer, I really call on you to continue to be the first line of support for them. The task they have chosen is not easy. They will need your unwavering support.

I further call upon the community to support and partner with these young officers who have heeded the “Thuma Mina” call made by His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa. These officers come to the service at a delicate time in which we are approaching elections. I am confident that in partnership with the community and other stakeholders, the SAPS will help deliver calm, free and fair elections.

I wish you all the best as you continue to serve this Nation. #ServingOurCommunities #SaferFestiveSeason #PoliceVisibility #QuietStorm

http://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=18607

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