Mzansi Celebrates Female SAPS Constable and Skilled Motor Mechanic Who Repairs Police Vehicles

• The South African Police Service took to social media to celebrate one of its hardworking constables
• Constable Sikelelwa Sifingo is a qualified motor mechanic who was greatly inspired by her father growing up
• The 29-year-old plays a vital role in servicing and repairing the SAPS vehicle fleet at the Maitland garage

It is still National Women’s Month and the South African Police Service has taken the opportunity to celebrate one of its constables who is not only helping fight crime but can also repair a faulty engine!

According to a Facebook post by SAPS, for 29-year-old Constable Sikelelwa Sifingo, watching her dad servicing his own vehicle and being sent on errands to buy motor spares, are what sparked her interest in motor mechanics.

The Constable went on to study motor mechanics at False Bay College in Cape Town.

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“After completing her studies she further honed her motor mechanic skills during a four-year stint at the Barloworld Academy on an apprenticeship. It was her curiosity to work on other vehicle brands that made her apply for a position in the SAPS,” a report states.

The SAPS vehicle fleet is massive and comprises an array of brands.

Although the SAPS environment is still new to her, she finds the male artisans at the Maitland garage, where she is based, welcoming to her.

“From the commanders to my colleagues, I am treated with so much respect. It is heart-warming,” Sifingo said.

She looks forward to growing in the organisation and making a difference within the environment.

Mzansi netizens shared positive comments in response to the inspiring story

Yvonne Dow Van Schalkwyk wrote:

“Wow, amazing so proud to see a woman in a predominantly male line. My mother was an armature winder. So awesome .”

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Kalliopi Peklivanas commented:

“Much success to Constable Sifingo. Great to see women in a dominantly male field of work.”

Dolla Fernandes replied:

“Great women can also service cars. I did when I was young.”

Female mechanic is changing the game and breaking stereotypes

In another story, Briefly News reported that Memory Bere is proof that you can do anything you put your mind to. The female motor mechanic ventured into a male-dominated industry and is doing very well for herself.

She was born in Chipenge, Zimbabwe and her career has flourished in neighbouring country, South Africa.

The mechanic says that she was raised by 4 words:

"Mubatei muuye naye pano," which translates to, "Catch it and bring it here."

Source: Briefly News