South African Police Memorial, Memorial monument at Union Buildings, South Africa
The South African Police Memorial features a two-meter-high wall with seven pillars representing different branches of the police service at the Union Buildings.
State President P.W. Botha inaugurated this memorial on October 17, 1984, following the cornerstone placement by Police Commissioner General Michiel Geldenhuys in 1983.
The memorial contains plaques displaying names of South African Police Service officers who lost their lives while performing their duties for the nation.
The memorial grounds include an amphitheater that hosts annual commemorative services for fallen officers, drawing attendance from officials and community members.
The memorial structure integrates indigenous flora within its terraced gardens, creating a designated space for reflection at 1374 meters above sea level.
Location: Pretoria
Inception: 1984
Official opening: October 17, 1984
Website: http://southafricanpoliceofficersmemorial.com
GPS coordinates: -25.74193,28.21378
Latest update: April 3, 2025 14:56
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