Four Detectives – Nongqai Vol 17 No 6

Abstract

Four Indian detectives from Durban were honoured for their long service in the South African Police Force. Together, the detectives completed a total of 84 years of dedicated service. The medal ceremony took place at the Durban Central Police Station. Lieutenant-Colonel JA Oosthuizen presented medals to the detectives for their loyalty and hard work. The event highlighted the important role played by Indian detectives in serving and protecting the Durban community.

Key Words

South African Police Force,

Durban detectives,

Long service medals,

Dedication and loyalty,

Community protection.

SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE

FOUR DURBAN INDIAN DETECTIVES HONOURED FOR LONG SERVICE

(Courtesy of Chief Librarian, UKZN, Mr Thiru Munsamy, Gandhi / Luthuli Documentation Centre)

(Researched, authored, edited and prepared for publication by Logan Govender – [LG])

“The Nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten.”
– Calvin Coolidge

[LG]

FOUR DURBAN INDIAN DETECTIVES HONOURED FOR LONG SERVICE

Four Indian detectives from Durban were recently honoured for their many years of loyal service in the South African Police Force. Together, the four men completed a total of 84 years of service. Their dedication and hard work were recognised during a special medal presentation ceremony at the Durban Central Police Station.

The detectives were Detective Sergeant M Govender, Detective Constable B Garib, Detective Sergeant M Doorasamy and Detective Constable S Pillay. Among them, Detective Sergeant Govender had served for 30 years, showing great commitment to his work and the community. The other three members, Detective Constable Garib, Detective Sergeant Doorasamy and Detective Constable Pillay had each completed 18 years of service.

During the ceremony, Lieutenant-Colonel JA Oosthuizen, a CID officer at the Durban Central Police Station, presented service medals to the detectives. In the photograph, he is seen pinning a medal onto the coat lapel of Detective Constable Pillay while the other detectives proudly look on.

The event was an important occasion for the officers, their families and the police force. It recognised the years of dedication, discipline and sacrifice given by these men in protecting the people of Durban. Their long service also showed the important role Indian detectives played in the South African Police Force during that time.

Receiving medals for service is a sign of honour and respect. It reminds people of the value of loyalty, hard work and public duty. The achievements of these four detectives remain a proud moment in Durban’s history.

“Each day, millions of police officers do the selfless work of putting their lives on the line to protect civilians, frequently responding to or preventing crises completely with no recognition.” – Letitia James

“Agnoscere et honorare servientibus” –

“To acknowledge and honour those who served”

“Soli Deo Gloria” – “To God Alone Glory”

Logan Govender