Limpopo Commissioner announces provincial management team
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, has formally introduced the Provincial Management Team.
The team will lead the policing, crime detection and corporate services environments in the province.
Scheepers officially introduced the team during a media briefing held at Land Bank building, 44 Schoeman Street, Polokwane on Wednesday, 09 September 2026.
The management team comprises Major General FM Sebola, Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services; Major General LJ Mashilo, newly appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Policing; and Major General SW Mashaba, newly appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Crime Detection.
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“The leadership structure reflects the organisation’s commitment to stability, accountability and service excellence, as well as its confidence in the experience, capabilities and leadership of the members of the Provincial Management Team,” said Scheepers.
The following positions have been confirmed:
Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Corporate Services:
Major General FM Sebola continues to serve as the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Corporate Services, a position to which she was appointed on 1 October 2025 during the previous provincial administration.
Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Policing:
Major General LJ Mashilo has been appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Policing in Limpopo Province.
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Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Crime Detection:
Major General SW Mashaba has been appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Crime Detection.
Collectively, Lieutenant General JP Scheepers, Major General FM Sebola, Major General LJ Mashilo and Major General SW Mashaba bring 126 years of service to the South African Police Service.
“These appointments must translate into stronger leadership, better coordination and improved service delivery to the public,” said JP Scheepers.
“Our communities must experience the difference through professional conduct, quicker responses, quality investigations and respectful treatment at every police service point,” he added.
