By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-The North West South African Police Service, Corporate Communication will host the very first North West SAPS, Communicators Awards ceremony on Friday at Rustenburg Civic Centre. 

The ceremony will be attended by all 82, Communication Officials at Stations, Provincial Communication Office and Journalists from different media houses.

“The SAPS has over the years, received support from different journalists and Media Houses in the efforts to fight crime in the Province. The Provincial Commissioner has seen it fit to recognise and appreciate the efforts of many journalists, radio stations, television, and newspapers” brigadier Thulani Ngubane said. 

Ngubane said the important factor in this gesture is to ensure that as the province they improve their relationship with Media. 

“The fight against crime is what is common in all our efforts, especially on crimes committed against the vulnerable our women and children. The continued support of working with the police to issue crime prevention messages is greatly acknowledged” Ngubane said. 

The police can never win the fight against crime without all these key stakeholders, said police. 

“There is a need to applaud Media Houses, individual journalists and SAPS communication officials for their hard work. Their efforts contribute in the building of SAPS image and help improve community relations between SAPS and all our stakeholders” Ngubane outlines.

The Theme of these Awards is: “Working together in the fight against crime”

“You company as an award finalist is cordially invited to the SAPS North West Provincial Corporate Communication Award Ceremony on the following details” said North West Police.

Date: Friday, 18 October 2013

Venue: Rustenburg Civic Centre

Time: 17:30 for 18:00

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