The Bramley Community Policing Forum (CPF) honoured a dedicated police officer on 5 December.
Chairperson of the forum Harvey Phalatse handed an award of appreciation to Constable Siyabonga Mbatha for his diligent work and attention to detail in a murder case which resulted in three suspects being given life sentences.
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The incident occurred on 10 December last year when a homeowner who lived in Kelvin Road was robbed and murdered by the owner’s employee and three accomplices.
Phalatse said they were pleased with the swift arrest, investigation and careful handling of evidence and information that led to the life sentences.
“As the CPF we would like to say that these are the kind of police officers that we want,” added Phalatse.
The station commander of the Bramley Police Station Colonel Owen King said he was extremely pleased that their good work and dedicated officers were rewarded by the local community.
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Mbatha, who has been working at the Bramley police since 2011 said, “It feels really great that someone is watching and rewarding the work that I am doing.”
Details: hphalatse@gmail.com
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