Book launch seminar
Policing defined by principles: a police general tells her story

The author of the book, Lt-Gen. (Ret) Sharon Jephta

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"Lt-general (Retired) Sharon Jephta’s thoughtful book draws readers into the world of policing at a time when the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the country underwent profound social and political change. 

Her story is not just about the challenge of policing with integrity and excellence in a difficult environment. It also reveals her determined journey, as a coloured woman in a male-dominated organisation, from constable to the second highest rank in the SAPS at the time of her retirement."

(From the event invitation)

Gareth Newham, Head of our "Justice and Violence Prevention" partner team at the ISS, facilitated the well-attended book launch

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The introduction by the author was followed by insightful contributions by panelists and a lively discussion with the audience. Senior representatives of the SAPS leadership praised the book and strongly recommended using it in future police training at different levels as well. 

„The community has lost confidence in us, because of some of the things we do. For us to live up to integrity, we still have a long way to go." said Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lt-Gen. Elias Mawela at the Launch event.

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