KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is awaiting approval from the Office of the National Commissioner to deposit BackaBuddy donations into the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET) account.
Popular X user Chris Excel collected the funds through a campaign originally intended to gift Mkhwanazi two cows.
Funds to Support Children of Fallen Officers
Once approved, the donations will support the educational needs of children whose parents died in the line of duty.
Since its establishment in 2010, SAPSET has assisted over 1,000 bereaved children with school and university fees.
Campaign Raised Close to R50 000
Earlier this month, X user Chris Excel launched the crowdfunding initiative to gift Mkhwanazi two cows as a “token of appreciation.”
The campaign proved popular, raising nearly R50 000. Mkhwanazi offered to redirect the funds to SAPSET, demonstrating his commitment to supporting the children of fallen police officers.
Gratitude for Public Support
Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi expressed sincere thanks to everyone who contributed, highlighting the public’s role in supporting police officers and their families.
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