Mkhwanazi directs crowdfunding donations to SAPS Education Trust
Popular X user Chris Excel collected the funds through a campaign originally intended to gift Mkhwanazi two cows.
Once approved, the donations will support the educational needs of children whose parents died in the line of duty.
Since its establishment in 2010, SAPSET has assisted over 1,000 bereaved children with school and university fees.
Earlier this month, X user Chris Excel launched the crowdfunding initiative to gift Mkhwanazi two cows as a 'token of appreciation.'
The campaign proved popular, raising nearly R50 000. Mkhwanazi offered to redirect the funds to SAPSET, demonstrating his commitment to supporting the children of fallen police officers.
Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi expressed sincere thanks to everyone who contributed, highlighting the public's role in supporting police officers and their families.
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