Sithole also bid farewell to Major General Nkhensani Lemba, who served the community of Germiston with diligence for seven years.
Sergeant Itani Mukhesi from Germiston SAPS was awarded the first runner-up award as the best detective and forensic employee of the year (level 5 to 7).
Lemba has been appointed as district commissioner in Sedibeng.
Major General Thabo Mphuthi, who served the community of Benoni, also bid farewell after having been appointed as the district commissioner for Upington.
The best police station of the year went to Kwa-Thema SAPS with Putfontein taking second place.
Sanie Kgomo from Germiston SAPS was awarded for Best SAPS member with a disability second runner-up award.
Zonkizizwe SAPS took the top spot in the operational efficiency, crime prevention and best component categories.
Edenvale SAPS scored 100% for best CSC and complaints efficiency.
Dunnotar SAPS walked away with the best detective service award whilst Daveyton SAPS claimed the best HR efficiency award.
Tembisa’s SAPS Sergeant Ntambundzeni Fungisani and Constable Lufuno Netshingani were awarded the best sportswoman and sportman of the year.Colonel Motsatsi Lesomo from Kempton Park, receives the women of the year second runner-up award.
Lieutenant Colonel Nontobeko Mokoka from Katlehong North SAPS won the admin employee of the year (level 8-12) first runner-up award.
Tembisa SAPS Sergeant Ntambundzeni Fungisani was named sportswoman of the year.
Tembisa SAPS Constable Lufuno Netshingani was awarded as the best sportsman of the year.
Sergeant Goodwell Mgiba from Thembisa was awarded the Vispol and operational employee of the year (level 5 to 7) award.
Former Germiston SAPS station commander and now Sedibeng district commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Lemba.
Elmond Themba Magagule from Katlehong was named the best SAPS member with a disability.
The top performers in the best SAPS members with a disability were Sanie Kgomo from Germiston SAPS (second runner-up), Luzane Baartman (first runner-up) and the winner Elmond Themba Magagule from Katlehong SAPS.