GALLERY: Hard work pays off for these detectives

HONEYDEW – Honeydew Police detectives receive awards for their outstanding achievements.

Best improved members Constable Godfrey Mabasa with detectives commander Colonel Wilson Seshoka, Constable Phathy Tshivhate, Constable Thapelo Ndabandaba, Constable Sunod Ncho and Constable Oupa Macheke.

The hard work and dedication of detectives from Honeydew Police Station paid off when they were acknowledged with prestigious awards on 17 April.

Detectives were awarded under the following categories: best arresting officer, best improved members, best informer handler and excellent convictions, among others.

Spokesperson for the station Warrant Officer Karen Jacobs said the ceremony was held to honour their members for outstanding performance. She said the station was proud of the achievements of these members. “With such dedication we can work together in creating a crime-free community within the Honeydew precinct,” concluded WO Jacobs.

Best arresting officers Sergeant Samuel Sebopa with Constable Oupa Macheke, Sergeant Simon Ngobeni and the detective commander Colonel Wilson Seshoka.

Detective commander Colonel Wilson Seshoka with the officer who received an award for best Informers handler Constable Victor Chauke.

Officers who received awards for excellent convictions Constable Llewellyn with Colonel Wilson Seshoka sho is the detectives commander and another recipient Constable Stocky Baloyi.