JOHANNESBURG – It’s understood Gauteng Police Commissioner Mzwandile Petros has already begun clearing his office after his contract expired in mid-August and was not renewed. It’s not immediately clear when Petros will officially leave office or who will replace him, but it’s believed National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega is seeking a replacement. Petros made an official announcement in an impromptu speech on Saturday night at a glittering police awards ceremony. Although his speech was vague, it has ended weeks of speculation about his future within the force. “After 10 years being the captain of the ship. This captain has embarked the ship,” he said. Petros was initially deployed from the Western Cape to Gauteng, but officially announced on Saturday night that he was leaving the police force. It is not yet clear what his next appointment will be and police have declined to comment on the matter. It is believed he will make an official announcement sometime this week. Meanwhile, Phiyega thanked Petros for helping to reduce Gauteng’s notoriously high crime rate (Edited by Tamsin Wort)

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