Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says government remains committed to prioritising the well-being of police officers. Mchunu was speaking at a three-day Employee Health and Wellness workshop in Boksburg, Benoni. The workshop aims to tackle mental health challenges faced by police officers. Mchunu says police officers need to be supported in order to achieve their goals.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says government remains committed to prioritising the well-being of police officers.
Mchunu was speaking at a three-day Employee Health and Wellness workshop in Boksburg, Benoni.
The workshop aims to tackle mental health challenges faced by police officers. Mchunu says police officers need to be supported in order to achieve their goals.
“We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the mental and emotional struggles of our members. The impact of prolonged exposure to high-stress environments is well-documented and we must act decisively to safeguard their well-being.”
He has encouraged South Africans to view police officers as ordinary human beings who face challenges as well.
“People in South Africa don’t want to hear that police officers have trauma, police have this problem, and they can’t work because they demand service and they demand service now. They don’t care about whatever problem they have; therefore, this is part of making sure that the conditions inside are solved to perform our duties without any hinders.”
#sapsHQ [DAY ONE SAPS EHW WORKSHOP] The briefing is facilitated by the Acting Deputy National Commissioner: Support Services, Lieutenant General L Nkhuoa. Several Presentations will be delivered today at the #EmployeeHealthAndWellness work session. The work session is a strategic… pic.twitter.com/BN5eGw54St
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 12, 2025
About today: We convene for day 1 of the Employee Health and Wellness Workshop, to take stock of the challenges faced by our men and women in blue. We will have various Commissions, each focusing on a particular aspect. Our ultimate goal is to improve the working conditions and… pic.twitter.com/pY1BWpBuhq
— Senzo Mchunu (@Senzo_Mchunu_) February 12, 2025
He has thanked stakeholders who play a role in the well-being of police officers.
“We also recognise the role that partnerships play in achieving these objectives. We are grateful for the expertise and commitment of health and wellness professionals, government entities, financial institutions and academic researchers who continue to contribute to this cause. Through collaboration, we can build sustainable solutions that address the systemic challenges faced by our officers.”
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