The management of SAPS has congratulated Warrant Officer, Thapelo Molomo, for being crowned the Idols Season 18 winner.
The ceremony took place last night:
THAT winning #IdolsSA moment for Thapelo 👑https://t.co/hGVQdYCFg8 pic.twitter.com/29Q5qT0gmE
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 14, 2022
“The organisation is immensely proud of the 29-year-old member who is stationed at the Brits Police Station in the North West for hoisting the SAPS flag higher,” SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Athlenda Mathe, said in a statement.
Born and bred in Mokopane in Limpopo, Molomo began his career in the SAPS as an intern within the Psychological Services Section and was later employed to serve as a trauma counsellor in the same environment.
“As a registered counsellor attached to the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) component, the member holds a B.A (Hons) Psychology degree and is responsible for providing counselling and proactive psychological interventions to alleviate mental health ills for police members and their families,” said Mathe.
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, who attended the finale has on behalf of the SAPS, congratulated the newly crowned winner.
Minister Cele and the @SAPoliceService family are today wishing #IdolsSA finalist Thapelo Molomo #TeamThapelo well in his quest to take the title. Thapelo serves as an inspiration to police across 🇿🇦 in believing in their talents whilst serving and protecting the nation. pic.twitter.com/s8pMSh1ass
— Lirandzu Themba (@LirandzuThemba) November 13, 2022
“The member serves as a beacon of hope for many police officers who are on a daily basis faced with psychosocial challenges. He has illustrated to thousands of officers that hard work, determination and perseverance is the foundation of any successful human being. We are proud of him and wish him all the best. We cannot wait to have him back in office to continue serving our men and women in blue,” said the Minister.
All honour and glory be unto God 😭😭😭😭. Family, we are officially crowned Idols SA winner of Season 18, 2022. All this is because of the mighty God we serve. We have seen his power and ability. Thank you family for all your votes and support throughout. I have seen your love pic.twitter.com/c81agZKcSN
— Thapelo (@Thapelo_molom) November 13, 2022
