Eyes in the sky: a drone pilot who is turning the tide against crime

Officer Morekwana Monyela enables effective, risk-free monitoring of criminal activities and assists Search and Rescue during floods

07 April 2025 - 04:30

Limpopo police's drone pilot, Sgt Morekwana Monyela, never wanted to be a police officer, but his passion for giving back to the community pushed him to join the force. ..

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