Cape Town – Outgoing Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, on Tuesday expressed gratitude to South Africans and the ANC for their support on his last day before President Ramaphosa’s inauguration.
Despite not returning to Parliament he emphasised the importance of public service to his successor.
“[I thank] the people of South Africa, especially my organisation, the African National Congress, and those that allowed me to be a minister.
“Remember, I am just one bar below being President,” he joked. “They didn’t put me there, but where they’ve put me I’m very much grateful.”
THANK YOU 🇿🇦
Outgoing Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele thanks the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the #PoliceMinistry pic.twitter.com/JVJKMYCMI0
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) June 18, 2024
He added: “It’s not about us, it is not about position. It is about putting the most effort, to put the shoulder on the wheel for the betterment of the lives of the people of South Africa.
“The only word I can say is thank you, South Africa.”
Cele also presided over a medal parade, encouraging officers to continue learning and serving effectively under the new administration.
Today, the @SAPoliceService comes together to recognize and honour long-serving personnel of the SAPS with #NationalMedals
These are members who have displayed exemplary service and dedication with over 30 years of service. pic.twitter.com/XJaDWAZoba— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) June 18, 2024
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
