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Minister Fritz expresses condolences at Gen. Mfazi’s passing

9 July 2021

Today, the Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Adv. Albert Fritz, expresses shock and sadness at the untimely passing yesterday of the Deputy-National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi.

Minister Fritz said, “on behalf of the Department of Community Safety in the Western Cape, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Gen. Mfazi’s family, colleagues, and friends in this time of loss. I would like to assure them of our thoughts and prayers. He was a good man.”

Premier Alan Winde said, “it is with a very heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of the Deputy-National Commissioner, Lieutenant-General, Sindile Mfazi. I send my condolences to his family, fellow officers, and loved ones at this difficult time. The Western Cape Government has always enjoyed a very productive relationship with Lt. Gen. Mfazi, and his presence in the SAPS leadership will be sorely missed.”­

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