More than R6 million in funds pledged for children of slain police officers

Over R6 million in funds has been pledged for the children of slain police officers as the country commemorates National Police Day on Saturday.

Families and members of the police service are expected to spend the day remembering officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Almost 150 police officers have been killed while on duty in the past 4 years.

Golfers from several corporate companies clubbed together earlier in the week to raise funds for the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET).

Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the trust fund for the children of slain officers would make a meaningful difference in their lives.

“R6.6 million was raised and will go towards the educational needs of the children. SAPSET currently funds children from grade RR to tertiary level.

“To date, the fund has assisted 1,078 children – fifty-four of them have graduated, and 146 of them have completed.”

-EWN

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