The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will be embarking on a Restore Dignity March as part of its ongoing campaign to defend workers’ rights, uphold human dignity within the criminal justice cluster, and demand decisive action against systemic injustices affecting members in the South African Police Service and Correctional Services.

This comes in light of the many misconducts and allegations of sexual exploitations at SAPS training facilities and in workplaces in general. We strongly condemn any and all forms of sexual harassment in the workplace. As an organisation representing workers within the criminal justice cluster, we further affirm our unwavering commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of our members.

Sexual harassment is a serious violation of human rights and a gross abuse of power. It undermines the work environment, affects morale, and hinders the effective functioning of our institutions. POPCRU views such behaviour as intolerable and unacceptable, regardless of rank or position.

Details of the March:

• Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025

• Time: 08h00

• Meeting Point: Burgers Park, Pretoria

• Route: March to the Shorburg Building, 429 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria

• Purpose: Handing over of a Memorandum of Demands to the National Police Commissioner

• Keynote Speaker: POPCRU President, Cde Thulani Ngwenya

This mobilisation forms a critical part of the broader Restore Dignity Campaign, a drive aimed at confronting injustice, promoting ethical leadership, and ensuring fair labour practices across the security cluster.

POPCRU calls on all members and affected communities to stand together in solidarity and action as we demand accountability, transformation, and respect for the dignity of our officers and correctional workers.

Media is hereby invited.

Issued by POPCRU on 20/06/2025

For more information contact Richard Mamabolo on 066 135 4349