Omaruru – Three officers from His Majesty’s Correctional Services (HMCS) have graduated from a nine-month basic training programme in Namibia, marking another milestone in the growing correctional partnership between Eswatini and its southern African neighbour.
Sergeant Bongumenzi Langa, Buhle Jele and Sicelo Metiso passed out on Thursday at the Lucius Sumbwanyambe Mahoto Correctional Service Training College in Omaruru, in Namibia’s Erongo Region, during the 32nd Basic Training Course Graduation Ceremony. They were among 399 recruits who completed the demanding programme covering 18 modules.
The HMCS delegation was led by Deputy Commissioner General Vusi Kunene, who represented Commissioner General LaMakhosini Phindile Dlamini. He was accompanied by Lubombo Regional Commissioner Assistant Commissioner Sabelo Dlamini, Senior Superintendent Nothando Nhlengethwa, Chief Officers Themba Simelane, Bonginkhosi Ray Dlamini and Thamsanqa Phakathi, as well as Correctional Officer Sanele Simelane. 
Namibian Correctional Service Commissioner General Raphael Tuhafeni Hamunyela urged the graduates to maintain discipline and uphold professionalism as they step into their roles as correctional officers.
This year’s pass-out parade was held under the theme “Phoenix Rising from the Ashes,” a theme chosen to reflect resilience, renewal and transformation, mirroring the journey recruits go through during training as they are equipped with the discipline, skills and mindset needed to promote safety, security and rehabilitation within correctional facilities.
Sergeant Langa earned special recognition from Namibian authorities, including keynote speaker Honourable Lucia Iipumbu, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, for his role in training recruits, particularly his drill instruction work showcased during the ceremony.
HMCS extended congratulations to all graduates and reaffirmed its commitment to excellence, integrity and service to the nation.
