SA’s fallen officers remembered – Pictures
Police officers were honoured at the annual SAPS Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Twenty-seven officers were killed in the line of duty in the previous financial year.
The men and women in blue were remembered for carrying out their duties selflessly – in the face of constant danger.
Deputy President David Mabuza said officers are aware of the risk that they take daily on duty
“Whilst we are here to mourn our departed police officers, who lost their lives in the line of duty, in the same vein, we are here to honour their memory. We are here to honour the memory of brave police officers who prioritised the safety and well-being of the people above themselves,” said Mabuza.
“We honour the living memory of police officers who undoubtedly understood the true meaning of public service, which is about working for, and, in consultation with the community,” he added.
#sapsHQ Deputy President David Mabuza officiated at the annual #SAPS Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings and made a call to all citizens to play an active role in assisting SAPS to ensure a safe South Africa. #FinalSalute #SAPSMemorial NPhttps://t.co/PBvlqPxhBp pic.twitter.com/GVVd331Lws
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) September 1, 2019
#sapsHQ Bereaved families of #SAPS members who died on duty, laying wreaths at #SAPSMemorial #FinalSalute ML pic.twitter.com/fXpXitpt9N
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) September 1, 2019
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Source: eNCA
