Cops awarded at year-end function

Several Benoni police officers received awards for their outstanding service in the police force.

WO Ziphozonke Msimango (middle) received a recognition certficate for being the best court officer. He is seen with Benoni acting station commander Col Thomas Maupa and Col Almarie Pero.

Officers received recognition certificates at the station’s year-end function, held at the Ekurhuleni Lodge, on November 27.

At the same function, leave was taken of long serving supply chain personnel member Kobus Kriel.

Oom Kriel, as he is affectionately known, served in the station’s supply chain for 29 years.

Acting station commander Col Thomas Maupa commended all those who received certificates on the day and thanked Kriel for his “outstanding and wonderful contribution”.

Lieut-Col Khathazile Baloyi broke into tears while saying goodbye to Kriel, saying he was an asset to the station.

Certificates were awarded as follows:

Best supply chain management personnel: Glenda Bouwer

Best sector manager: WO Elizabeth Ntshabele

Best shift: Relief Shift A

Best court officer: WO Ziphozonke Msimango

Best detective: WO Peter Mbonani

Best firearm registration centre (FRC) personnel member: Vigie Perumal

Best management information centre (MIC) personnel member: WO Eric Nkuna