Lieutenant‑General Arthur Adams named North West provincial SAPS commissioner

Lieutenant‑General Arthur Peter Adams has been appointed as the new North West Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), the police announced on Thursday.

Appointment announced in Mahikeng

The appointment was made public by Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane on Thursday morning in Mahikeng, the provincial capital.

Leadership change follows earlier retirement

The move follows the retirement of Lieutenant General Sello Kwena in December 2024. Since that retirement, Major General Dr Ryno Naidoo had served as acting provincial commissioner.

Part of wider provincial rollout

SAPS said the announcement is part of its rollout of new provincial commissioners across four provinces this week, a process described as aimed at strengthening leadership within the police service.

Further appointments expected

The police service is expected to announce new provincial commissioners for Limpopo and Mpumalanga on Friday.

This is a developing story.