New Gauteng police commissioner sworn in

Police minister Bheki Cele announced on Wednesday the appointment of Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela as the new Gauteng provincial commissioner in Gauteng, reports Alex News.

The appointment of Mawela comes after the previous commissioner, General Deliwe Delange, went on pension last year. The minister expressed confidence in Mawela, and believed he would use his experience to fight crime.

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At the swearing-in ceremony, Mawela provided his personal cellphone number to the public.

WATCH: The newly-appointed Gauteng Police Commissioner #EliasMawela gives his cell phone number to the public. @eNCA #SAPS pic.twitter.com/p5XVjZxkXR

— Michael 🍏 (@TheMikeAppel) February 6, 2019

#sapsGP Min Bheki Cele says Gauteng remains an integral part of SAPS’ crime fighting strategy as it is the economic hub of the country which is why the Province couldn’t stay longer without permanent Provincial Commissioner after General Deliwe Delange went in pension in 2018. DD pic.twitter.com/Zi4SDZO5Yu

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 6, 2019

Gauteng Premier David Makhura also welcomed Mawela’s appointment, describing him as a crime fighter.

https://twitter.com/GP_CommSafety/status/1093065479760027648

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