President Jacob Zuma has appointed General Khehla John Sithole, the Divisional Commissioner for Protection and Security Services, General Khehla John Sitole, as the new National Police Commissioner.
The Presidency’s statement detailed Sitole’s ranks he had held within the police over the years.
Born in Standerton in Mpumalanga province, General Sitole brings a wealth of operational, as well as management experience to the South African Police Services. He has grown through the ranks of the police having joined the service as a constable until his promotion as a Lieutenant General in 2011.
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President Zuma has congratulated General Sitole on his appointment and wishes him well in his responsibility of leading the fight against crime in the country.
“His extensive experience in the police service will assist him to execute this critical task of making South Africans and everyone in the country safer and to feel safer. We wish General Sitole all of the best as he assumes his new position at the helm of a very important institution in government and the country,’’ said President Zuma.
President Zuma also extended his gratitude and appreciation to Lt Gen Lesetja Mothiba who has been acting as National Commissioner.
