MTHATHA – The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape will be honouring the District Commissioner of OR Tambo, Major General David Kanuka with a Medal Parade and Farewell Evening Function which are to be held on 25 June 2021 in Mthatha.

Major General Kanuka has served in the SAPS for more than 3 decades from the lowest rank of Constable up to the rank of a Major General.

With the advent of the district developmental model in the Province, he became the first District Commissioner ever to be appointed and was privileged to have his promotion conferred to him by the State President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa personally during the historic launch of the District Model held at Lusikisiki. 

The Medal Parade will be held in Mthatha on Friday, 25 June 2021. Members of the media are invited to attend the day’s event.

Details are as follows:
Venue: Mthatha Stadium Grounds
Time: 10:30

Source: South African Police Service