ZWELITSHA – Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga and her senior management extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives and friends of the late Warrant Officer Vukile Harmans aged 46 (attached to Tyhefu SAPS) who died on duty in the early hours on Friday, 12 March 2021. He was a Detectives Commander at the time of his passing.

He died on duty responding to a complaint received by police from Tyefu location about an alleged mentally challenged man who was threatening the public. Subsequently, two members made a swift response to the call and on arrival they got a full report from CPF members who were at the scene.

While police were still gathering information, Warrant Officer Harmans was attacked by a man and he fell on the ground. His attacker continued to kick him while lying on the ground.

The second police member managed to grab the suspect and move him away from the member. An ambulance was called, but unfortunately the officer was declared dead at the scene.

A 40-year-old suspect was arrested and charged for murder and he appeared at the Peddie Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 15 March 2021.

A memorial service will be held in his honour on Thursday, 18 March 2021 at Glenmore, outside Peddie. The funeral will be held on 20 March 2021 at 2 Jamela Street, Joza, Grahamstown.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner sends her heartfelt condolences to the family friend relatives and colleagues of WO Harmans for the loss of one of the best examples of a police officer. “He will remain eternally in our minds and l wish that other officers will emulate his brave stance, pick up the spear where he has fallen and continue to fight in the battle against crime,” she said

Source: South African Police Service