Media Invitation: Deputy President Mabuza to officiate at the annual South African Police Service Commemoration Day #SAPSMemorial #FinalSalute PRETORIA - The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency, Mr David Mabuza will on Sunday, 06 September 2020, officiate at the annual
The commemoration will take place at the SAPS Memorial site, located at the Union Buildings lawns in Pretoria.
The National Commemor ation Day is hosted annually by the Department of Police in remembrance of police officers and reservists who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The event also presents an opportunity for the nation to celebrate the courage and dedication of officers who laid down their lives in execution of their constitutional mandate to protect all within South Africa's borders.
As part of the Commemoration activities, Deputy President Mabuza will together with the next of kin of the fallen heroes and heroines, lay wreaths in honour of the
commemorated Police personnel.
Furthermore, the names of these fallen heroes and heroines will be engraved on the National Memorial Wall at the Union Buildings to signify the gratitude of the nation for their bravery, loyalty and sacrifices made to serve and protect the people of South Africa.
The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale, the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla Sitole and senior management of the South African Police Service.
Members of the media are invited to cover the event as follows: Date: Sunday, 06 September 2020 Time: 09:30 for 10:00 Venue: SAPS Memorial Site, Union Buildings, Pretoria Due to the limited number of seats available, members of the media are requested to RSVP to Colonel Athlenda Mathe on 082 040 8808 by 12:00 on Friday, 04 September 2020.
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