A woman has been honoured by the police for reporting her son to the authorities over the murder of his girlfriend.
The 51-year-old woman identified as Phumzile Mofokeng of Zamdela in Sasolburg, South Africa, was awarded the Provincial Commissioner’s Bravery and Patriotic Award after making sure her own son was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend.
The event was held on Friday night and about 30 police officers were winners along with Phumzile.
She told Daily Sun: “My son (29) was in love with his high school sweetheart. He got a job in Gauteng and took care of the woman’s family. He heard his girlfriend was allegedly in love with a man and that made him sad.
“In May he came and stole his father’s gun and shot his girlfriend. I reported him at Zamdela cop shop and he was arrested and the gun was found. I was surprised when I got the award, but I am honoured to be chosen.”
Provincial police commissioner Major-General Moeketsi Sempe urged cops and communities to continue their good work.