The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appointed Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers as the new Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo.
The appointment was officially announced by Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane during a ceremony held at the Premier’s Office in Polokwane.
Scheepers takes over following the retirement of Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe in June 2026.
The appointment forms part of the SAPS’ ongoing organisational renewal programme, which seeks to strengthen leadership, improve service delivery and advance the organisation’s Reset Agenda.
Dimpane was joined at the appointment ceremony by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and MEC for Transport and Community Safety Violet Mathye.
Also attending were Director General in the Office of the Premier Nape Nchabeleng, Head of Department for Transport and Community Safety Steve Matjena, Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, as well as members of SAPS provincial management, including Deputy Provincial Commissioners, District Commissioners and brigadiers.
The appointment comes as SAPS continues efforts to strengthen its leadership structures and improve policing outcomes across the country.
Scheepers will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the provincial police force and overseeing efforts to enhance policing and service delivery across Limpopo.
The SAPS said the appointment reflects its commitment to ensuring that provincial leadership is aligned with the organisation’s priorities and its broader efforts to reset and strengthen the police service. – SAnews.gov.za
