WATCH: Former JMPD Chief honoured in Roodepoort
Ngcobo leaves behind his wife, two sons aged 35 and 25, and his 30-year-old daughter.
On Wednesday, July 14 JMPD Acting Chief, Angie Mokasi, senior officials and staff honoured the late former JMPD Chief, Chris Ngcobo with a drive-past motorcade at his home in Helderkruin.
Mokasi and JMPD staff extended their condolences to Ngcobo’s family, while a JMPD motorcade consisting of patrol cars, motorcycles and patrol vans drove past the late Ngcobo’s house.
Earlier in the week, the Department requested those who wished to bring sympathy flowers to drop them off at or have them delivered to the Public Safety (JMPD) Headquarters in Sophiatown.
The 60-year-old Ngcobo died on Monday, July 12 due to Covid-19 complications after he was admitted to the Krugersdorp Medi Clinic.
“We are grateful for all the contributions he has made to the Department and the City. Heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues,” said JPMD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar.
Ngcobo was appointed as the first Chief of JMPD, which was established in 2001 and his employment contract ended in 2013.
“Chief Ngcobo helped JMPD to develop its staff complement from 160 to 2 500.
“They were all former traffic and security officers who had to undergo extra training to be appointed as Metropolitan Police officers,” said Minnaar.
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Chris Ngcobo leaves behind his wife, two sons aged 35 and 25, and his 30-year-old daughter.
Minnaar confirmed to the Northsider that arrangements were being made for Chris Ngcobo’s burial in the North West province.
