Honouring their selfless sacrifice: Remembering fallen police officers

CONSTABLE Akho Ndzingo,29, had only served six months in Khayelitsha, taking his oath to protect and serve South Africa, before being tragically killed on night patrol in Site C on June 12 last year.

- RAPULA MOATSHE AND SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI

A tearful Kholiswa Ndzingo, Akho's mother, laid a wreath in his honour during the SAPS national commemoration ceremony at the Union Buildings yesterday, where 27 fallen police officers were remembered.

She remembered her son as a caring breadwinner for the family, who left behind a 4-year-old son.

“Losing a child is heartbreaking, especially one who provided for us. His father and I are unemployed. I am incredibly proud of my son for growing up to serve all of South Africa - he was a true hero who lived to protect others. It’s just unfortunate he lost his life in such a way," she said.

She recalled that Akho was on night duty when he and his team were patrolling, and he was shot dead.

Four KwaZulu-Natal officers were also remembered at the event includ-