NEWLY appointed Tshwane district deputy police commissioner Brigadier Phindile Ncube expressed her affection for goats.
The top cop shared that before joining the police force, she aspired to become a veterinary doctor due to her passion for animals.
She officially assumed the role of deputy commissioner in July 2025.
Brigadier Ncube, originally from Richards Bay in KZN, joined the SAPS in February 2002.
"At school, I wanted to become a veterinary doctor, but my maths was not good enough."
She studied for a Bachelor of Arts at Walter Sisulu University.
"I love domestic animals. My precious animal is a goat. I feel goats are sacred animals. Goats are manageable, unlike cows," she said.
The brigadier currently doesn't have any animals that she owns.
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She said she enjoys helping the community feel safe.
"I don't want a situation where you find yourself scared to sleep. You must not find yourself in a situation where you wake up and find a man holding a gun to your head."
She said they assist women who are targets of rape and gender-based violence.
Brigadier Ncube said she hates GBV.
She expressed joy at being appointed as the deputy police commissioner, highlighting that she is collaborating with a remarkable team.
"What I hate to see happen is where there is no respect and value for human life. I wish we could respect one another."
Ncube said during her free time, she goes to the gym.
She advised young people to consider law enforcement as an excellent career choice, highlighting the many opportunities it offers.
