The Midrand Sector Crime Forum 3 honoured their heroes on August 29 at the Protea Hotel in Midrand, for their contribution in helping fight crime.
Guests included Colonel Tholinhlanhla Sibisi from the Midrand Police Station, Gauteng Provincial Community Policing Board chairperson, Thokozani Masilela and Ward 112 councillor Lerato Mphefo.
They all agreed on one important principle, that crime-fighting was a joint effort between the South African Police Service, Johannesburg Metro Police Department, security companies and the Community Policing Forums.
Winners of the SCF3 inaugural Crime Hero Awards were:
• Medal of Midrand Sector 3, Constable Bumani Baloyi Award: Captain Thapelo Molepo
• Meritious conduct, Sergeant Thabo Mbewu Award: Inspector Lerato Lesole-Komane
• Lifesaving Award: Moses Ramahlako
• Blue Star Award: Constable Partney Shai
• Lifesaving Award: Patrol Commander Otto Ramokoka.
SCF 3 chairperson Marvin Maphiri highlighted the importance of honouring colleagues and said sector crime forums should continuously show appreciation.
