Otola congratulates newly-promoted police officers


By OBAKENG MAJE

25 December 2025- The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and Provincial Management extend its heartfelt congratulations to all members who have been promoted with effect from 1 December 2025. Otola said these promotions are a clear recognition of dedication, discipline, professionalism and commitment to serving the people of the Northern Cape with integrity.

She further said it reflects the confidence that the organisation has in their ability to take on greater responsibility and to lead by example. Otola added that a total of 353 members were promoted across the province, including 114 constables promoted to Sergeant, 220 Sergeants promoted to Warrant Officers and 19 Warrant Officers from band B1 to band B2.

“District Commissioners and Station Commanders across all five districts conferred the ranks to the newly-promoted members. As you assume your new ranks you are encouraged to continue upholding the core values of the SAPS, to execute your duties with excellence, and to inspire those under your command.

“Your leadership will play a critical role in strengthening service delivery and enhancing community safety,” she said.

Otola said management wishes all members continued success and trust that they will rise to the challenges of their new responsibilities with pride and distinction.

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Police educate parents and learners about school safety during Back2School campaign


Picture: The police embark on Back2School campaign/Supplied  


By OBAKENG MAJE

The police in the Northern Cape addressed parents and learners on school safety, discipline, school attendance as well as the consequences of becoming involved in criminal activities. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Col Cherelle Ehlers said the police embarked on “Back to School” awareness campaigns at several primary and secondary schools in rural and urban areas, across the province.

“The District Commissioners, Senior officers, and Station Commanders led the campaign in all five districts. The campaign was conducted in conjunction with Government Departments, the Community Police Forums, and other structures.

“The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, and the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Nomandla Bloem, accompanied by the District Commissioner of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Major General Jonny Besnaar visited schools in the district,” said Ehlers.

She further said, that the Northern Cape MEC for Education, Zolile Monakali, visited schools in the Prieska area. Ehlers added that the Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, urged parents to execute their parental responsibilities and to refrain from substance and alcohol abuse within the family structure.

“The School Safety Campaigns will continue throughout the province during the academic year,” she said.

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