Different religious leaders host Easter celebrations in Tshwane
By Captain Johan van Dyk
Tshwane District Communication Coordinator
Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane District, together with various spiritual leaders from different denominations, gathered on Wednesday, 09 April 2025, at the Revival Baptist Church in Soshanguve to celebrate the annual Easter Church Service with the local community.
This spiritual gathering forms part of an important SAPS tradition aimed at fostering unity, faith, and hope among SAPS members and the community they serve.
The service also creates an opportunity for SAPS to strengthen its partnership with faith-based organisations and the broader community, promoting social cohesion and shared values.
Spiritual leaders, including pastors, reverends, and SAPS chaplains, led the proceedings by delivering powerful messages of grace, love, peace, and resilience — reflecting the true spirit of Easter.
Brigadier Rapitsi delivered the official Easter message on behalf of the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine.
He conveyed the District Commissioner’s warm Easter wishes to all present and expressed sincere appreciation to the SAPS Employee Health and Wellness Spiritual Services, as well as all participating religious leaders, for their role in making the event a success.
Different religious leaders host Easter celebrations in Tshwane
In his message, Brigadier Rapitsi emphasised that the service not only provides spiritual support to SAPS members who will be deployed on operational duties during the Easter period but also serves as a reminder that through unity and collaboration between the police and the community, any challenge can be overcome.
“The SAPS remains committed to working hand in hand with our communities.
This Easter service is a demonstration of our dedication to building and maintaining strong partnerships based on respect, trust, and shared values.
Together, we can overcome any obstacle and continue striving for safer communities,” concluded Brigadier Rapitsi.