Amanzimtoti superhero reveals what’s under his cape
Help Triple M by giving him Blue Security and the CCPO reliable information about criminals that can assist to apprehend them.
He’s Toti’s Superman. He’s the thin blue line who does battle every day, putting his life in jeopardy, to keep us safe from criminals. He’s CCPO and Blue Security patrol officer, Mbuyiselo Mdunjane, better known as Triple M, who you read about in the SUN every week for successfully putting criminals behind bars where they belong.
But who is the man behind the Teflon vest, handcuffs and loaded weapon that we all need to appreciate? Triple M was born in Harding and did his schooling at Mvuyo Primary and Mbonwa High School on the South Coast. “I always wanted to be a policeman and I applied, but for a number of reasons, including them cancelling on the morning of my test, made me decide it was not meant to be.”
SAPS’ loss was the CCPO’s gain. He started out as a guard with the organisation in 2009, but with higher aspirations, joined Chubb Security as a response officer the following year. He was fortunately based in Toti, which worked in our favour when he joined Blue Security in 2013. They saw the merit in keeping him in the town and when the CCPO formed a vehicle and personal partnership with Blue, it made sense to keep him patrolling Toti’s streets.
Triple M is married with four children and lives within Toti’s boundaries. So who looks after his family when he is protecting ours from harm? “When I go on duty, I’m not worried about my family’s safety. I’m confident in my CCPO and Blue colleagues and what we are doing collectively to keep Toti safe. If there’s a problem in my neighbourhood and I’m concerned, CCPO and Blue allow me to go and check up on my family and make sure they are safe.”
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He works a five-day week and his hours are flexible. “I work day shifts, so that I am with my family in the evening and when I clock in and out is determined by the latest crime stats. “The best part of my job is knowing that I am helping to decrease crime in the area and I am in a position to look after the Toti public.
“The worst part is facing guns every day and dealing with criminals. I’m never scared when I get a call-out. Once the adrenaline kicks in, I’m focused on the job and what needs to be done to apprehend the criminal.”
How can we, as the residents who rely on Triple M to protect us from these criminals, aid him in his job? “By giving Blue, the CCPO and myself reliable information about criminals that can assist us to apprehend them.”
The mild-mannered superhero is not all ‘skiet, skop and donner’ though. In his spare time he enjoys running to keep fit and plays soccer socially. “I’m a massive Kaiser Chiefs fan and I’ve been so caught up in the Rugby World Cup that I bought myself a Springbok jersey on the weekend.
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“I also love gardening at home and I’m proud to say I have green fingers and everything I plant flourishes. The best way for me to unwind after a hard day of chasing criminals is to keep busy at home and spend time with my family.”
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