President Ramaphosa to officiate at annual Police Commemoration Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 06 September 2026, join the families and colleagues of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at the annual South African Police Service (SAPS) Commemoration Day.

The solemn event will take place at the SAPS Memorial Site at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where the nation will honour and remember members of the SAPS who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people of South Africa.

This year's commemoration pays tribute to 12 SAPS members who lost their lives in the line of duty during the 12-month period from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Members of the media wishing to attend the event are requested to submit their credentials by 14h00 on Friday, 04 September 2026 to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe (SAPS) on 082 040 8808 or Khutjo Sebata (Presidency) on 079 898 4621.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, 06 September 2026
Time: 10h00
Venue: SAPS Memorial Site, Union Buildings, Pretoria

Broadcast media: All broadcast media houses are requested to arrive by 05:30 to allow for the necessary security sweeping and preparations.

NOTE TO MEDIA: Members of the media are advised that drones will not be permitted for the duration of the programme.

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected] / Major General Nonkululeko Phokane, SAPS Head of Communications - 083 645 6252

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria