By BAKANG MOKOTO
9 February 2026- The ZF Mgcawu Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, together with her management team, conferred ranks to 16 members who were recently promoted. The ceremony took place in Upington in the ZFM District on 9 February 2026, where the newly-promoted members were congratulated by the management.
Sebili addressed the police emphasing the importance of self-discipline and urged the members conduct themselves with dignity and respect in order to uphold the South African Police Service (SAPS) Code of Conduct. She said the promoted members were encouraged to always act with integrity and accountability.
“Lieutenant Colonel AW Barnes was promoted to a supervision position at Rosedale Detective Service. Captain AI Basson is a new supervisor for Kakamas Client Service. Captain MVP Kopang will supervise Rosedale Client Service, while Captain NC Van Zyl was appointed as new supervisor for Vehicle Crime Investigation.
“Captain E Vundisa was appointed as Upington Stock-Theft & Endangered Species Unit Commander, Captain JAM Tyers was appointed as Douglas Detective Service Commander and Warrant Officer EL Halgryn was appointedas Kanoeneiland Detective Service Commander,” she said.
Sebolai further said Warrant Officer TKS Marungwana was appointed as Noenieput Detective Service Commander, Warrant Officer OS Masegela was appointed as Augrabies Visible Policing Commander, while Warrant Officer GA Seretsi was appointed as Rietfontein Detective Service Commander. She added that, Warrant Officer Julies SM was appointed as Riemvasmaak Visible Policing Commander and Warrant Officer V Kwela was appointed as Riemvasmaak Support Services Commander.
“Warrant Officer MI Thuake was appointed as Witdraai Detective Service Commander, Warrant Officer J De Koker was appointed as Gemsbok Border Post Information Manager, and Warrant Officer TKE Janda was appointed as Onseepkans Visible Policing Commander.
“The members will take up their new posts from 1 Marh 2026,” said Sebili.
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