Memorial and funeral arrangements for the top police officer who was killed in a horrific accident last Thursday are underway.
Maj Gen Nhlamvu Elias Dlamini, of Pienaar Cluster, died on June 7 during a car crash on the Schoemanskloof Road. The accident claimed the lives of two drivers from both vehicles. “We are still busy with the preparations for Dlamini’s funeral arrangements. The accident is still under investigation,” said Brig Hlathi on Monday morning
The provincial commissioner Gen Mondli Zuma had sent condolences to the deceased family.
He praised Dlamini for his commitment and selflessness during his long stay in the SAPS.
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“He was a combatant that was readily available to carry out any task given to him by the SAPS, an organisation he dearly loved” says Zuma.
The late major general served in many environments during his career within the police, which include inter alia serving in both the uniform and detective environments in Vosloorus before moving to the then-District Commandant Germiston as a public relations officer and later, the then-East Rand’s area commissioner’s office as a communication officer.
Dlamini came to Mpumalanga as a director responsible for crime prevention and has been moving from office to office serving as an area commissioner of the then-Lowveld Area, Kanyamazane Station commissioner, cluster commander of Pienaar, Witbank and as well as acting as a provincial head of the Hawks in Gauteng.
“Gen Dlamini, the soft-spoken leader, was not just a police officer but well-qualified, in that he had a national diploma as well as BTech degree both in policing. Members who had worked with him described him not only as a commander, but also as a warm person and a father figure, who was always ready to impart knowledge and guidance, as well as motivation,” adds Zuma.
Zuma indicated that the loss of Dlamini left a void in the hearts of many, both in the police and the community. He sent his heartfelt condolences to the family.
