“We are tired of crime” : Ramaphosa urges newly recruited cops to tackle crime

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By: Simon Majadibodu 

President Cyril Ramaphosa (standing on the podium in a black suit) officiates the passing out on parade of the newly deployed police officers at SANDF 3 SAI Infantry Battalion, in Kimberly, Northern Cape. Photo: Facebook / The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa 


President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on newly deployed cops to take responsibility in the fight against crime.

Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address and officiated the passing out on parade of the newly recruited men and women in blue at SANDF 3 SAI Infantry Battalion, in the Northern Cape, on December 14.

He was flanked by the Minister of Police Bheki Cele, Primier of the Northern Cape Zamani Saul, SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and other senior management officers of the police.


The Minister of Police Bheki Cele (in a black hat) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa to officiate the passing out on parade of police officers. Photo: Screenshot from Facebook / Northern Cape Provincial Government 

During his address Ramaphosa told the new police constables that they are recruited and trained to aid in the fight against crime in the country.

“We are tired of crime. We are tired of criminals operating with impunity,” said Ramaphosa.

“We are tired of the abuse and violence directed at women, children and other vulnerable groups. 

“We are tired of the rule of law being undermined.”

Ramaphosa added: “Sikwanele. Genoeg is genoeg. Enough is enough.” 


Newly deployed police officers are all smiles as they graduated after a rigorous nine months training. Photo: Facebook / South African Police Service 


Family members, friends and colleagues of the newly deployed cops came in numbers to witness the passing out on parade of their loved ones.

One thousand four hundred (1 400) police officers graduated and are part of the 10 000 new police recruits in the country.

The additional more boots on the ground will be deployed at various police stations and units.


SAPS newly recruits to hit the streets after a successful completion of a nine months training. Photo: Facebook / South African Police Service 

Other passing out on parade events were held in Eastern Cape, at SAPS Sanits Bisho Academy, and Graaf Reined Parade Ground, Kwa-Zulu Natal at SAPS Ulundi Academy and North West at the SAPS Mankwe Academy.


Freshly recruited police officers are ready to hit the ground running, after completing a rigorous basic police training. Photo: Facebook / Northern Cape Provincial Government 

The passing out on parade kickstarted on December 13, in Western Cape at Dal Josephant Athletic Stadium, in Paarl, and Oudtshoon Infantry School, Eastern Cape at All Saints Parade Ground, in Bisho, Kwa Zulu Natal at the SAPS Academy Chatsworth, and in Free State at the Department of Correctional Services, in Kroonstad.

On December 15, will be the final day of the passing out on parade of the newly deployed police officers.


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