PRETORIA – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has appointed three Provincial Heads for three provinces which are Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape. This comes as the term of their predecessors ended on 31 December 2022.
Major General Govender will be heading the Hawks in Limpopo Province, he joined the SAPS in 1984 and has an extensive experience in the Serious Organised Crime investigation environment. He holds a Master’s degree in Law as the highest qualification amongst others and he is also admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
Meanwhile Major General Gerber was appointed as the Hawks Provincial Head for Mpumalanga Province. His career in the SAPS began in 1986, he has gained a comprehensive experience as an investigator of vehicle crime investigation and project investigation in the Free State. In November 2018, he was appointed as the Provincial Commander for Serious Corruption Investigation within the Hawks in the Free State, at the level of Brigadier. He equipped himself by obtaining B-Tech degree in Forensic Investigation.
Lastly, Major General Mabuela has been appointed as Provincial Head for Northern Cape. The seasoned detective has 36 years of service in the organisation. His vast experience is from investigating National Priority Violent Crime in the DPCI. His academic achievements include Master of Development and Management.
The National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Lieutenant General (Dr/Adv.) Godfrey Lebeya took time to thank Major General Galawe, Jozi and Mokoena saying “We appreciate the time that the three retiring Generals have made available to the people of South Africa. I equally appreciate their families for allowing them to be away in order to serve the people of South Africa. Policing is a demanding profession that requires support from the family.
To the new appointees, "the task ahead is cut, you had a month of assessment. You now have to hit the ground running. We need productivity” said Lieutenant General Lebeya.
Source: South African Police Service