Capt Joep Joubert is the ”mouthpiece” of the Brakpan Police Station.
The 59-year-old communications officer has been the spokesperson for the station for eight years.
He lives in Dalpark with his wife, Alletha (55). The couple, who has been married for 36 years, have two children, Juanita (33) and Darius (28), and two grandchildren, Juliana (nine) and Jandro (five).
Joubert has served in the police for almost 38 years.
• What do the duties of a communications officer entail?
There are many different aspects, but the main duty is to build a good, positive relationship with the community.
As the police, we cannot work alone and we need the community’s help to fight against crime.
Another important aspect is working with the media, which I do on a daily basis.
• What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?
When I visit schools to talk to children about the police or about drugs and bullying.
I love interacting with children.
I also enjoy working with the media.
• You are retiring at the end of the year, what are you going to do with all your spare time?
I want to spend more time with my family, especially my grandchildren.
As a police officer, I have a very busy schedule and don’t often get to spend a lot of time with them.
I also want to go fishing and camping.
• It is no secret you are are a Blue Bulls supporter. Do you think they have a chance at winning the Super 18 this year?
I think they’ll get into the semi-finals, but they won’t win.
They’re still quite a young team.
• What is your most valued Blue Bulls possession?
A miniature blue bulls jersey signed by Naas Botha.
I’ve had it since 1990.
• What is your favourite holiday destination?
Port Edward in KwaZulu-Natal.
• What are your favourite food and drink?
Steak and brandy
• Name three things you couldn’t live without:
My grandchildren, my car and my newspapers.
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