Police minister, Bheki Cele announced on 6 February the appointment of Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela as the new Gauteng Provincial Commissioner.
The appointment of Mawela comes after the previous commissioner, General Deliwe Delange went on pension last year. The minister expressed confidence in Mawela and believed he would use his experience to fight crime.
#sapsGP Min Cele says the new Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, General Mawela, is a seasoned Police Officer. Minister Cele expresses confidence in General Mawela (right on the picture) and that with the Easter season approaching, he will use his experience to nail criminals. DD pic.twitter.com/IiRW4HKdHu
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 6, 2019
#sapsGP Min Bheki Cele says Gauteng remains an integral part of SAPS’ crime fighting strategy as it is the economic hub of the country which is why the Province couldn’t stay longer without permanent Provincial Commissioner after General Deliwe Delange went in pension in 2018. DD pic.twitter.com/Zi4SDZO5Yu
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 6, 2019
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, also welcomed Mawela and said described him as a crime fighter.
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