12 police officers killed in line of duty to be remembered
President Cyril Ramaphosa will be among the dignitaries attending the commemoration service.
On Sunday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) will pay tribute to 12 officers who lost their lives while on duty in Pretoria, at the Union Buildings. President Cyril Ramaphosa will join the families and colleagues of these officers in honoring their memory during a ceremony that is scheduled to begin at 10am.
Among the 12 officers to be remembered are Warrant Officer Vuyisile Rodney Sintwa and Sergeant Simon Sentsho Masenye. Both were killed on August 8, 2025, while stationed at the Florida Police Station in Gauteng. They were ambushed as they transported an awaiting-trial prisoner, Jabulani Thabang Moyo, from court back to prison. The officers were disarmed and killed before Moyo managed to escape in their police vehicle. Moyo has remained at large since the incident.
In an effort to track down Moyo, a R150 000 cash reward has been offered for any information that leads to his arrest. The Union Buildings will be the site of a commemoration ceremony officiated by President Ramaphosa, who will also be joined by the families and colleagues of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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