Sithole also bid farewell to Major General Nkhensani Lemba, who served the community of Germiston with diligence for seven years.
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.
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.
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