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Congratulatory remarks by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba during the official announcement of the newly appointed Limpopo SAPS Provincial Commissioner

Limpopo - Office of the PremierRef: https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Congratulatory-remarks-by-Premier-Dr-Phophi-Ramathuba-during-the-official-announcement-of-the-newly-appointed-Limpopo-SAPS-Provincial-Commissioner.pdf

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Collected on 1 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a set of congratulatory remarks delivered by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba during the official announcement of the newly appointed Limpopo SAPS Provincial Commissioner. The Premier congratulates the appointee, emphasises the responsibility of leading policing for more than 6.2 million people in Limpopo, and calls for ethical, accessible leadership to rebuild public trust. She also highlights concerns about corruption and public trust, urges swift and just action to prevent mob justice, and stresses aggressive action against crime including gender-based violence and related offences.

Facts

Places

Limpopo, Polokwane Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Congratulatory-remarks-by-Premier-Dr-Phophi-Ramathuba-during-the-official-announcement-of-the-newly-appointed-Limpopo-SAPS-Provincial-Commissioner.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Speaker: Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
  • Event: Official announcement of newly appointed Limpopo SAPS Provincial Commissioner
  • Location: Premier’s Office of the Premier Atrium, Polokwane Municipality, Capricorn District
  • Date: 31 July 2026
  • Responsibility stated: policing for more than 6.2 million people in Limpopo
  • Mandate emphasis: ethical leadership and integrity (7th Administration pillars)
  • Public trust issues mentioned: corruption, syndicate operations, alleged underworld dealings
  • Operational guidance: be accessible, keep door open, listen to subordinates, rise above gossip
  • Crime priorities mentioned: prevent mob justice; confront gender-based violence, rape, serial assaults, commercial crimes
  • Support commitment: Provincial Government will provide resources, political will, and structural support
  • Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
  • Limpopo SAPS Provincial Commissioner (newly appointed)
  • South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • Programme Director Major General N Phokane
  • MEC for Transport and Community Safety Ms Violet Mathye
  • Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service Leiuatenant General PP Dimpane
  • Deputy National Commissioner Policing Lt General Mosikili
  • Acting Deputy National Commissioner Crime Detection Lt General Sinthumule
  • Acting Deputy National Commissioner Support Services Lt General Dr Zulu
  • Acting Divisional Commissioner, Human Resources Management Maj. General Govender
  • Col Motsoeneng
  • All District Commissioners
  • All Deputy District Commissioners

Dates

Closing Date

31 July 2026