Business Against Crime\-Detective Training Graduation Ceremony - 26 February 2009
The venue used for the Graduation event in honour of the 500 SAPS Detectives was the Linder Auditorium, Braamfontein.
The ceremony was a colourful and celebratory affair.
The SAPS band conductor started the ceremony on a rousing note.
The band punctuated the celebration with fitting pomp, ceremony and skill.
The SAPS brass band showed off the skill of its members.
Trumpeting success.
The SAPS brass band was in full force.
Lorinda Nel, BACSA Project Manager provided the welcome.
Director Mariemuthoo of the SAPS presided over the event as the Programme Director.
The celebration was opened by a prayer.
The invited speakers (from left): Acting Commissioner Perumal Naidoo, Gauteng Premier Paul Mashatile, Ronnie Napier (SAIA) and Siphiwe Nzimande (BACSA).
Ronnie Napier of the South African Insurance Association (SAIA) emphasises the importance of the partnership.
Napier indicates that SAIA wanted to do more than simply support vehicle crime.
Premier Paul Mashatile urges for a movement against crime.
Siphiwe Nzimande (CEO of BACSA) stresses the importance of strong capacity within the detective force.