Alexandra's ‘fearless' Captain honoured at a memorial service in Alexandra
Station Commander Brigadier Vusimuzi Ngubane spoke emotionally about Mngoma, describing him as a brother to them. He recounted how Mngoma had been a pillar of strength in the police force since 1992, earning a promotion at Midrand and returning to serve the community that needed him most. 'We brought him back here, telling him the people needed him. He was appointed to the most difficult sectors. Some people were trigger-happy, and Ngoma was assisting with that. If something happened in Sector 2, Captain Mngoma would come to my office and inform me.'
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The suddenness of his passing left many in shock. 'I received an SMS that he was in the ICU. Just days before, he was fine,' Ngubane shared. Colleagues remembered Mngoma as a disciplined and courageous officer who never abused his power. He was widely known as the guardian of Section 2 in Alexandra. Reflecting on his courage, some colleagues said he would enter the most dangerous and feared communities and arrest criminals without hesitation.
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Ngubane said they have lost a soldier and urged Sector 2 residents not to lose hope because there were many soldiers. He assured the community that while Mngoma's shoes would be hard to fill, the police would do their best to support his successor. 'We will try by all means to find someone, not that he will be like Mngoma, but we will support him.'
He also praised Mngoma's integrity, stating, 'I never had a complaint about his involvement in corruption. That is what we want, police with a passion for their work… We will miss him dearly.'
In his closing remarks, Ngubane thanked Mngoma's family for 'lending' him to the police force from 1992, and further gave them words of comfort.
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