The Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde along with the Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the appointment of Major General, Luyanda Damoyi, as the acting Western Cape Police Commissioner.
Damoyi succeeds Lt General
Thembisie Patekile who served as Western Cape Police Commissioner five years.
He was permanently appointed to the role in July 2021 and retired from the
office at the end of June 2026.
The premier urged Damoyi to
prioritise the push for better resourcing. This is as SAPS in the Western Cape
continues to face significant resource constraints.
“I urge the Maj Gen to
prioritise the push for better resourcing. The SAPS in the Western Cape
continues to face significant resource constraints, making strong partnerships
with municipal law enforcement agencies, including the Law Enforcement
Advancement Plan (LEAP), more important than ever. While the Western Cape
Government remains committed to supporting SAPS wherever possible, we must also
accelerate discussions on decentralising key policing functions, such as
expanding investigative powers and strengthening intelligence capabilities
within metro police services” said Premier, Alan Winde.
Police Minister Marais also congratulated
General Damoyi on his appointment.
“I am confident that his
leadership, integrity, and experience will guide the SAPS in the Western Cape
with excellence. I wish him every success in strengthening public safety and
fostering trust between the SAPS and the communities it serves by upholding the
highest standards of justice and accountability.” Minister Marais
Done By: Elona Sibunzi
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