The recent killing of nursing assistant Lebo Monene by her police officer boyfriend has brought back the conversation around the mental health of SAPS officials.
The Independent Policing Union of South Africa says poor decision-making by senior management is to blame for the high rate of police suicides.
The union is calling for urgent intervention.
Ipusa spokesperson Mpho Kwinika said, “for the past 30 years we’ve been talking about this with the senior management of police.”
“They need to detach the issue of the ranking system … their general practitioners should refer them to private hospitals, but employee health and wellness is an important and integral part of the police.”
“Police battle with a range of issues and bring them to the working environment, they should be referred to relevant structures.”
Source: eNCA
In other news – Kuli Roberts death: More details about the night she died emerge
Tributes are still pouring for the passing of 49-year-old media personality and actress Nomakula “Kuli” Roberts who passed away on Wednesday 9 February at 22:00.
A friend of the lifestyle journalist has shared more details about the night of her death. Kuli Roberts’ friend who prefers to stay anonymous says he was with her on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Learn More
