PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will never forget police officers who gave up their lives protecting the public while performing vital tasks such as foiling robberies, quelling rioters and marshalling protests.
He was paying tribute to 34 police officers who died in the line of duty during the annual commemoration ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
Ramaphosa called on all South Africans to join in the fight against crime, saying the men and women in blue can’t do it alone.
He said police officers cannot continue to die at the hands of criminals.
The president urged families to remember they served with honour and distinction.
“They were colleagues, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, loving fathers, caring mothers, neighbours and friends,” said Ramaphosa.
“They are and will continue to be deeply missed.”
Ramaphosa said selflessness is at the centre of every police officer’s calling.
“The passing of these heroes and heroines
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