More than 100 of Cape Town’s longest-serving enforcement officers have been recognised for their dedication to keeping residents safe, as the City introduced long service medals for officials who have served 30 years or more in the enforcement environment.
A total of 112 staff members received the inaugural medals during a special ceremony attended by Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, marking a new tradition that celebrates decades of commitment to public safety. While the City has long acknowledged employee milestones across its departments, this is the first time that enforcement officers have been awarded dedicated long service medals.
Among those recognised were Metro Police Chief Wayne Le Roux and Law Enforcement Inspector Willem Boonzaier, who each received honours for an impressive 43 years of service. Traffic Warden Adriana Conyers was the longest-serving female recipient, recognised for 36 years of dedicated service.
Addressing the gathering, Mayor Hill-Lewis praised the recipients for careers built on responsibility, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to protecting Cape Town’s communities.
The ceremony also highlighted the often unseen contribution made by enforcement personnel, many of whom have spent decades working on the front lines of public safety, responding to emergencies, enforcing municipal by-laws and supporting crime prevention efforts across the city.
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith noted that the event followed closely on the City’s annual Remembrance Day Service, where enforcement and emergency services personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty are honoured.
“Recognising those who have dedicated decades of their lives to public service is an important reminder of the sacrifices made every day by the men and women who wear the badge,” he said.
The introduction of the long service medals reflects the City’s continued commitment to acknowledging the professionalism, resilience and dedication of its enforcement officers, whose work plays a vital role in making Cape Town a safer place for residents and visitors alike.
