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The two men involved in the attempted murder of East London K9 Warrant Officer Pieter “Swanie” Swanepoel and security specialist Darren Saayman have been sentenced to an effective 25 and 22 years’ imprisonment respectively.
Buffalo City’s busiest Santa on December 20 will be visible policing Captain Mark McKerry, who has nine gigs and 2,400 excited children and senior citizens to get through in a day.
To be a Local Hero is to give, be it food, seeds, clothes, shoes, time or care. The tireless efforts of community leaders were celebrated at this year’s Daily Dispatch Local Hero awards where 12 winners walked across the ICC stage in awe that one night could be all about them.
The heartbreak of seeing people go to bed on empty stomachs inspired police Captain Mark McKerry to help those in need. Described as someone who goes beyond the call of duty, McKerry is known for his volunteer work in several communities. His passion to assist others stems from having come from a disadvantaged background himself and his 34 years of being a policeman.
Warrant officer Pieter Swanepoel, who was shot multiple times this week while trying to recover a hijacked car, is in a critical but stable condition.