FINAL WORDS FROM Detective Branch Commander Mazuthu, Genadendal
S erving the Greyton and Genadendal communities over the past five years has been both a responsibility and a privilege. Although much of my work as a detective and sector commander hap- pened behind the scenes, it was always rooted in a deep commitment to this valley and the people who call it home. My policing career began in 2002 after training at Graaff-Reinet College, with service in Hermanus and Table View be- fore returning to the Overberg. In Greyton, the work was demanding - of- ten starting before 7am to ensure dockets were court-ready, responding to prosecu- tors’ queries, supporting investigations, attending meetings, and spending long afternoons and nights in the field follow - ing up crime scenes and leads. The past two years were particularly chal- lenging due to staff shortages, but the work had to continue, and I am proud of the dedication shown by the small team who carried the load with me.
What made serving here meaningful was the community itself. Greyton is a close- knit and generally cooperative town, where many residents are willing to assist the police and stand together against crime. That spirit makes a real difference, especially in quiet, preventative work that rarely reaches the headlines. Being promoted to Captain and appoint- ed Sector Commander in Gansbaai is a great honour. Reaching commissioned rank means a great deal to me personal- ly, and I am grateful for the recognition and trust shown by senior management. I look forward to the challenges ahead and to maintaining strong standards in a larger station. As I leave, my message is one of shared responsibility. Please remain vigilant, safeguard your property, preserve crime scenes. Do not clear up a crime scene be- fore a detective has had time to process. If you report a crime, be sure to attend court when called and encourage tourists
to do the same. Court attendance where possible is vitally important as the case will be dropped often without a com- plainant present. The offender walks free often again and again. Do not leave valuables in visible places - this can act as a temptation for some passersby and potentially a path into crime. Continue working with the police. Safety is something we build together. Thank you for allowing me to serve this community. I leave with respect, gratitude, and best wishes.
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