Almost 40 police officers were killed in the line of duty in the last financial year.
On Sunday, at the SAPS Memorial Site in Pretoria , a large contingent of SAPS police officers and government officials came together at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to honour the men and women who put their lives on the line and died in the line of duty.
“On this National Police Commemoration Day, we have gathered to pay tribute to our fallen men and women in blue. Mashatile said these officers who died while protecting South Africa and her people were not just a statistic; they were husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, and most of them were breadwinners in their families.
“As we approach the conclusion of this solemn Commemoration Day Service, we find ourselves reflecting on the immense sacrifices made by our brave colleagues,” he said.and said that their names would be permanently inscribed on the Memorial Wall and that would serve as a lasting tribute to their courage and dedication.“They will forever remind us and future generations of the selfless and gallant heroes and heroines who gave their lives to protect and serve the people of South Africa.
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