Local businessman’s R500 000 lifeline for children of fallen SAPS heroes
Moral responsibility
Businessman Vivian Reddy has donated R500,000 through the Sibaya Community Trust to support the education of children whose SAPS parents died in the line of duty.
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LOCAL businessman Vivian Reddy has donated R500,000 through the Sibaya Community Trust to support the education of children whose SAPS parents died in the line of duty.
The donation continues the Trust's commitment to community development, having already contributed over R270 million to various social upliftment programmes across KwaZulu-Natal, said Reddy.
Reddy pledged the money to the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET) at the SAPS golf gala dinner, in Durban, last week.
He said the donation reflected the Trust’s ongoing commitment to honouring the sacrifices made by police officers who risked their lives daily to protect communities.
“The Sibaya Community Trust is proud to contribute R500,000 towards the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET), an initiative that supports the children of SAPS members who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty,” Reddy said.
He highlighted the importance of supporting the families left behind by fallen officers.
“Our contribution is driven by a deep respect for the brave men and women who protect our communities daily, often at great personal risk. Supporting their families, especially the education of their children, is not only a moral responsibility but a vital investment in the future of our province,” he said.
Reddy also outlined several other initiatives aimed at strengthening policing capacity and supporting vulnerable victims.
“The Trust has previously donated two mobile administration blocks to the SAPS to improve service delivery in high-demand areas. We have also upgraded and extended the KwaDukuza Police Station, including the creation of a dedicated facility for victims of rape, abuse, and gender-based violence, offering a private, compassionate and dignified space for reporting cases and receiving assistance,” he added. He said the partnership between the Trust and SAPS was built on a shared vision for safer, empowered communities.
“Our partnership with SAPS is rooted in the belief that safer communities create stronger communities. We will continue to stand alongside law enforcement and all organisations working tirelessly for the protection, empowerment and well-being of the people of KwaZulu-Natal,” Reddy said.
SAPSET is expected to use the funds to expand its support for the education of children who had lost parents in the line of duty, a contribution that police leadership had previously described as vital to honouring the legacy of fallen officers.