CPF Kopanong

28/01/2026

[FAREWELL FUNCTION] SAPS bids farewell to Lieutenant General Baile Brenda Motswenyane, the outgoing Provincial Commissioner of the Free State Province. Lt Gen Motswenyane began her career in the South African Police Service (SAPS) in January 1989 and was appointed as a Constable in June of the same year. In July 1991, she was promoted to Lance Sergeant and, in December 1991, she was promoted to Sergeant.

In 1994, she advanced to the rank of Warrant Officer. In February 1995, she was promoted to Lieutenant, and in December of the same year she became a Captain.

Her senior leadership trajectory continued in the 2000s, where she was appointed as Superintendent in the year 2000, to Director in June of that year, and then Assistant Commissioner in December 2002.

She was then appointed Major General in 2010 and has been a Lieutenant General since February 2016, when she was appointed Provincial Commissioner of the North West. She later served as the Provincial Commissioner of the Free State, a position she holds to this day.
She is the only female officer in the history of our ranks to become a Provincial Commissioner of two provinces. These promotions reflect her long service, leadership and contribution to policing. We will remember her for these qualities.

Lt Gen Motswenyane was bestowed the SAPS Gold Medal for Outstanding Service in 2022, earning her the SOEG status. Only a few select SAPS officials receive this honour.

Lt Gen Motswenyane has served the South African communities for 37 years.

15/09/2025

MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER; FREE STATE PROVINCE

MANGAUNG METRO DISTRICT JOINTS CONDUCTS AWARENESS AGAINST GANGSTERISM

Monday 15 September 2025

BLOEMFONTEIN: Mangaung Metro Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure [DistrictJOINTS] Chairperson, Major-General Arthur Peter Adams; Youth and Social Responsibility Committee co-chairs Colonel Isak Francis and District Schools Safety Coordinator Ms Makgauta Mthembu led a off-cuffs heart-to-heart conversation with learners at Commtech Comprehensive Secondary School, Singozo Street - Phelandaba in Kopanong Police Station precinct.

During Operation Shanela II high density deployment, Major-General Adams met a grade 9 boy, and the learner shared a touching story of peer pressure for participation in gangsterism activities amongst learners. The Commissioner then called for roleplayers in DistrictJOINTS to visit Commtech Comprehensive Secondary School. Department of Community Safety Roads and Transport joined the South African Police Service and Department of Education on parade where General Adams pleaded for a different approach to create awareness of the dangers of gangsterism to the learners. To bridge the generation gap, the General tasked two young members of the Service; Constable Keorapetse and Constable Avela Mawana, to speak the language youth can understand when addressing the learners.

"Lord, teach me how to pray," sobbed Constable Mawana. The young constable reminded the learners of their beauty. She assured each and every learner that their backgrounds should not determine their destinies. Constable Sebusi talked about experimenting with things that will end up in bad experiences. Today's actions because of peer pressure into gangsterism will lead to one having a criminal record.

Ms Mthembu acknowledged roleplayers in School Safety Protocol, and admired the dedication from South African Police Service and Department of Community Safety Roads and Transport, "it takes a village to raise a child. We will keep moulding you because you are the future." Colonel Francis lamented the influence the tradition of initiation school which is abused into gangsterism. "Don't burden yourself with too many things, enjoy being a child and concentrate on your education."

General Adams enlightened the learners, "the police is a very respected institution, even the gangs name their most feared leader after the police highest ranked officer, the General." The Commissioner noticed that the learners were instructed to take off hats during prayer but most didn't, "dont challenge authority!" The General recalled commotion labeled 'raorao'; during raorao or chaos, gang members pick up stones and throw each other. The stone can cause grievous bodily harm, it can damage an old woman's windows or cause malicious damage to property on a passing motor vehicle. General made example of a young male who is currently under custody because he stabbed another during 'rao-rao'. "I see aspirations and dreams infront of me, make the right choice," concluded the General.

ENDS

Enquiries: Lt Col Thabo Covane @ 082 461 7473
Corporate Communication and Liaison: Free State

07/09/2025

07/09/2025

KOPANONG SECTOR 1 CPF
Patrol Launch and Collaborative Effort 06/09/2025

The Sector 1 Community Police Forum recently launched a patrol initiative with Kopanong Police Station SAPS. This effort aims to boost community safety and security through increased patrol visibility and quicker response times.

-Partnerships: The CPF of Freedom Square has partnered with SAPS to provide operational expertise and technology-driven crime data.
-Patrol Visibility: The patrol initiative includes increased visibility in crime hotspots, aiming to deter criminal activity and reassure safety to the residents of freedom square
-Community Engagement: CPF members engage with residents, listen to their concerns, and provide education on crime prevention.
-Collaboration: The initiative brings together key stakeholders, including SAPS,and security companies, to fight crime and build a safer community.

OUR GOAL AS FREEDOM SQUARE COMMUNITY
-Crime Prevention: To prevent and combat crime through visible policing and community engagement.
-Community Safety: To enhance safety and security in neighborhoods through collaborative efforts.
-Support: To provide support to law enforcement in maintaining law and order.

WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE
-Reduced Crime
-Improved Response Times
-Enhanced Community Trust

30/07/2025

[DAY 2] Mangaung Metro District JOINTS Youth and Social Responsibility Committee at Jimmy Roos Spec School, received a boost with a visit by Ms Qwelane, Director at Department of Education. Ms Qwelane facilitated 'behavioural change' to the boys.

Captain Pietersen from Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit educated the learners on Sexual Offenders Register and child po*******hy. According to the FCS Unit Commander, paedophiles lure victims with gifts, gain their confidence, and then train them into the circle of syndicates. He differentiated between three offenses which constitute child po*******hy, namely: production, distribution and possession of pornographic materials.

The learners were given anxiety exercises that can also help during examination period. The Co-chairperson of Youth and Social Responsibility Committee, Colonel Francis concluded the proceedings by facilitating the National Schools Safety Framework.

18/07/2025

Date: 2028/07/18
Kopanong SAPS
Subject: Kopanong SAPS Celebrates Mandela Day by Uplifting the Community

In honor of Mandela Day, the management and staff of Kopanong SAPS including Kopanong Men for change and women's network, CPF, a ward councilor, and ENGO an NGO embarked on a series of community upliftment activities under the Mandela Day theme of making a difference through service.

The day commenced with a visit to Paliso Day Care Center in Turflaagte, where members donated toys, fruits, and blankets to the children.

Kopanong SAPS members also extended their reach by visiting four homes of vulnerable individuals and families in the policing precinct:

1. Freedom Square:
• A double bed, curtains, floor vinyl sheet, a 2-plate stove, installing a new front door and frame with an interior door . The two room house was painted inside, broken windows were replaced, new curtains were hanged, and the whole yard was cleaned. Food parcel, toiletries

2. Chris Hani:
• Clothing and food parcels and two blankets were handed over to a needy family.

3. Phase 3 (House 1)
• A food parcel and a blanket were handed over to the household.

4. Phase 3 (House 2):
• A very special visit was made to a local elderly resident celebrating her 105th birthday. Members sang for her and presented her with fruits and a monetary gift in celebration of her milestone.

The celebrations continued at Leratong Bright Start Day Care Center in Khotsong, where the building was repainted, and the children were gifted with toys and fruits as a token of care and joy

This Mandela Day initiative reflects the SAPS’s commitment to building safer and more compassionate communities. Through these acts of kindness, Kopanong SAPS aims to honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela by living his values of service, dignity, and social justice.

11/02/2025

Sector 4 community Meeting

10/02/2025

Sector 3 community Meeting

10/02/2025

Sector 2 community Meeting

10/02/2025

Sector 1 community Meeting joint by the Ward councilor Tshidiso

22/08/2024

* Kopanong Social Crime Prevention, the CPO sgt November along with sector commanders,Sgt Mekhoe,Sgt Motse,Sgt Motsamai and CST Sebusi hosted an event celebrating woman's month by presenting cultural parenting and modern parenting presentation done by leaners from Kopanong sec school,Com Tech Sec,Polokehong Primary and Atang Primary

* Kopanong CPF representatives, Mme Lerato and Nomsa where attending

* Stake holders that attended, DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND CULTURE FROM MANGAUNG MUNICIPALITY

* Warrant officer Peters facilitated the program, also in attendance Sgt Hlubi from communications

* Makgosi a ngwao cultural dancers provided entertainment

* The event was held at Harvest church in sector 04

* The station commander Colonel Francis and the visible commander Colonel Valashiya were at attendance.
* Colonel Francis in his closing remarks addressed all the guest and gave vote of thanks.

23/05/2024

Kopanong SCP and DV Coordinator
Date: 2024/05/23
Time: 11:30
Awareness campaign of Reaching Out to the Community
Purpose: The Community members to see SAPS Members as people who are present, reliable, and caring.
To deliver meals to the less Fortunate. We thanks God for this day 🙏 🙌🏼 ❤