Constable Sipho Saul Mohapi, born 10 March 1979, age 45 at death. Devoted husband and father of three (youngest eight at time of death). Served SAPS for 13 years from appointment 30 January 2012. Stationed at SAPS Namahadi, Free State. On 4 January 2025, with his team responded to a reported burglary in Mangaung Village, Namahadi; suspects fled and a pursuit led into a cul-de-sac; officers turning back when one suspect opened fire, fatally shooting Mohapi before fleeing. Name inscribed on Wall of Remembrance for the 2024/2025 Roll of Honour (SAPS Commemoration magazine; Annual Report PERSAL 7196966-7).
South African Police Memorial, Union Buildings, Pretoria (1984). https://artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes_mob.php?bldgid=14414
SAPS Annual Report 2024/2025, Roll of Honour (1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025; 27 members). https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202511/south-african-police-service-annual-report-2024-2025.pdf
SAPS Commemoration magazine / Wall of Remembrance 2024/2025. https://www.saps.gov.za/resource_centre/publications/police_mag/documents/20255/commemoration%20magazine%20(2).pdf (Israeli Fallen Soldiers & Victims of Terrorism database — search by name)