WC Provincial CPF Board

01/02/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Western Cape Community Police Board Excellence Awards Celebrate Community Safety Champions
Cape Town – 24 Jan 2026

The Western Cape Provincial Community Police Board hosted the Western Cape Community Police Board Excellence Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising and celebrating the exceptional contribution of community safety volunteers, Community Police Forums (CPFs), neighbourhood structures, and law enforcement partners across the province.

The Awards serve as a platform to honour individuals and organisations who, often behind the scenes and without expectation of recognition, work tirelessly to promote safety, strengthen partnerships, and build trust between communities and law enforcement agencies. Established in terms of the South African Police Service Act and supported by the Constitution, CPFs remain a cornerstone of community policing and participatory safety in the Western Cape.

The ceremony brought together representatives from SAPS, Metro Police, Law Enforcement, Traffic Services, the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, government stakeholders, civil society, and community leaders. The event highlighted the power of collaboration.

Speaking at the event, representatives of the Provincial Community Police Board emphasised that the awards are not merely about trophies, but about acknowledging courage, service, innovation, and resilience in communities that face daily safety challenges.

“These awards recognise people who choose service over silence, action over apathy, and partnership over division,” the Board noted.

“They remind us that community safety is a shared responsibility and that volunteers remain the backbone of sustainable crime prevention.”
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Award Categories and Winners

The following awards were presented during the ceremony. Winners to be inserted once finalised:

CPF of the Year Award
Winner: Bonnievale CPF
2nd Place: Brackenfell CPF
3rd Place: Wellington CPF

Outstanding Leadership in Community Policing
Winner: Mr David Harris
2nd Place: Jarque Jacobs
3rd Place: Patrick Blaauw

Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner: Junet Adendorf
2nd Place: Abie September
3rd Place: Bonga Zamisa

Excellence in Gender-Based Violence Prevention
Winner: Kleinvlei CPF
2nd Place: Cloetesville CPF

Outstanding Contribution to Victim Support
Winner: Darling CPF
2nd Place: Bonnievale CPF
3rd Place: Klapmuts CPF

Youth Empowerment in Community Policing
Winner: Shiree Steyn
2nd Place: Brent Louis

Community Safety Innovation Award
Winner: Table View CPF
2nd Place: Khayelitsha CPF
3rd Place: Brackenfell CPF

Best Use of Technology in Community Policing
Winner: Brackenfell CPF
2nd Place: Table View CPF
3rd Place: Bonnievale CPF

Best Partnership with SAPS
Winner: Khayelitsha CPF
2nd Place: Table View CPF
3rd Place: Claremont CPF

Neighbourhood Watch Excellence Award
Winner: Yserfontein NHW
2nd Place: Bayview NHW (Da Gamaskop)
3rd Place: Vredenberg NHW

Community in Blue Team of the Year Award
Winner: Nyanga CPF
2nd Place: Strandfontein CPF
3rd Place: Khayelitsha CPF

Best CPF-driven Social Upliftment Program
Winner: Grootbrack CPF
2nd Place: Kleinvlei CPF

Best NHW or CIB Team Collaboration
Winner: Brackenfell CPF
2nd Place: Table View CPF
3rd Place: Khayelitsha CPF

Community Service & Humanity Award
Winner: W/O Z Fradie – Kleinvlei SAPS
2nd Place: Sgt S Bowkers – Pacaltsdorp SAPS
3rd Place: W/O M Opperman – Garden Route District Office

Leadership in Law Enforcement Management
Winner: Brig J Naidoo – Manenberg SAPS
2nd Place: Col (retired) J Marthinus - Brackenfell SAPS
3rd Place: Lt Col Leibrandt – Vredenberg SAPS
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The Western Cape Provincial Community Police Board expresses its appreciation to all nominees, sponsors, partners, and volunteers whose contributions made the event a success and whose daily efforts continue to make communities safer.

The Board reaffirmes its commitment to strengthening partnerships, promoting accountability, and ensuring that the voices of communities remain central in the fight against crime.

Ends

All photos from the even can be found by accessing the below link:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y9eFB7jzWxK42YKS7

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PART 2

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On Saturday, February 22, 2025, a historic gathering took place at the Wynberg Civic, where Community Police Forums (CPFs) from across the province converged to receive recognition for their selfless service to the community.

Some let their hair down and took a shot at the and boy oh boy do some of our members have dance moves.

PART 1