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The South African
3 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Commissioner Mkhwanazi warns new recruits not to be corrupt
KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi today (15 August) warned newly qualified police officers not to be lured by the temptations of corruption. He was addressing a Passing Out Parade for 145 new police constables who were welcomed into the SAPS (South African Police Services) fold. The new graduates, 109 of whom are women and 36 men, completed a six month Police Development Learning Programme. The new recruits were trained at the SAPS Academy in Ulundi. Crowds gathered in Ulundi to observe the Passing Out Parade for new police recruits. Image supplied New police recruits participate in the Passing Out Parade. Image supplied Delivering the keynote address, Mkhwanazi urged the newly ranked constables not to commit acts of lawlessness, including corruption. He also cautioned graduates not to succumb to criminals wanting to befriend police officers in return for `protection' against the law. 'Some will be happy for you to a point of offering bribes, which they will refer to as cold drink, do not accept such. Love your country, respect the people you serve and respect the oath of office you took when you joined the police,' said Mkhwanazi. Mkhwanazi pointed out that protecting the lives of South Africa's citizens and themselves should be their (new recruit's) priority. In July this year, Mkhwanazi who was accused of corruption, himself, made startling allegations of corruption within the police services. President Cyril Ramaphosa instituted the Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System following the explosive allegations. Meanwhile, the IOL reported in July that female applicants for police force vacancies supercede that of their male counterparts. Over half a million females applied for vacancies within the SAPS when the entity advertised 5500 police vacancies in June this year. SAPS reportedly received over 400 000 applications from men. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
197 Agniveers commissioned fromGTC, take oath
Varanasi: A total of 197 Agniveers took the oath to serve the nation during a grand Passing Out Parade held at Gorkha Training Centre here on Tuesday. The parade was reviewed by Brigadier Anirban Datta, SM, Commandant, 39 Gorkha Training Centre. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ceremony marked the culmination of a 31-week rigorous Basic and Advanced Combat Training, transforming spirited young men into disciplined, mentally agile, and battle-hardened soldiers. Known for their exceptional training standards, Gorkha Training Centres continue to shape the future of the by producing robust and mission-ready personnel. These Agniveers will join various operational units deployed in active field areas to safeguard the nation and frontiers. The parade was attended by a large gathering, including parents of the passing out Agniveers, distinguished personalities from Varanasi. The synchronised movements, crisp drill, and immaculate turnout of the Agniveers left the audience spellbound. In recognition of outstanding performance during training, the Agniveers were awarded medals, including the Best in Battle Physical Efficiency Test to Karan Bhattarai, Best in Drill to Arun Tamang, 2nd All Round Best to Suraj Gurung, and Best in Tactics, Firing & Overall Best to Vidansh Bisht.
