President Ramaphosa to officiate annual Police Commemoration Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 03 September 2023, join families of police officers and reservists who lost their lives in the line of duty, at the annual South African Police Service (SAPS) Commemoration Day.

The event will take place at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Memorial Site at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

This year’s event commemorates 34 members of the SAPS who have fallen in the line of duty in the 12 months between 01 April 2022 and 31 March 2023. 

Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to submit credentials to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on 082 040 8808

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Sunday, 03 September 2023
Time: 09h00 for 10h00
Venue: SAPS Memorial Site, Union Buildings, Pretoria

NOTE TO MEDIA: Members of the media are reminded that no drones will be allowed for the duration of the programme.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria