THE KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi recently addressed 594 newly trained police constables who will be deployed to police stations and units across the province.
The econstables completed their basic training at the SAPS Academy late last year and aafter which they were deployed to hotspots across the province to beef up police festive season operations.
Speaking to the group on 14 January, Mkhwanazi urged the police men and women to ensure they maintained the discipline they showed during their festive season deployment and to always do what they were taught during their training in order to grow within the organisation.
“Always be reminded of the Constitution of this country because it makes provision for our presence in society, and treat the community with respect for we exist because of them,” said Mkhwanazi.
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During his address he also thanked the new constables for working tirelessly during the festive season and for sacrificing time away from their families to serve the citizens of the province. He also encouraged them to always abide by the Code of Conduct of the South African Police Service and to explore the many career opportunities within the organisation.
“Show restraint no matter how much you are provoked and do not be discouraged by those that show a lack of appreciation for your attempts to help them. Maintain your current levels of fitness and physique by exercising and eating healthy as it is vital to our success as an organisation,” he added.
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