Vote for your public servant with integrity in this year's Integrity Idol
Integrity Idols is a global campaign run by citizens in search of honest government officials. Entries close today so make sure to get your entries in.
The campaign aims to generate debate around the idea of integrity and demonstrate the importance of honesty and personal responsibility. This year, KZN has just one nominee, Police Captain Vinny Pillay.
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According to the Integrity Idol website, Vinny Pillay is a police officer at the Umhlali Police Station in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Described as a pillar of his community, he engages the youth by facilitating workshops in local schools. In his role of Captain, he often goes beyond the scope of his duties by attending to the broader socio-economic needs of the residents in Umhlali.
My work as a police officer is a lifelong calling to continue to safeguard communities in South Africa. Integrity is fairness and working to bring about justice and protection to those we serve.
This is such an incredible campaign! Often we find ourselves complaining when we have poor service, but it's equally important to celebrate those who work selflessly for our care and safety.
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Other nominees include;
- Deon Easu and Jocelin Flank, Firefighters and EMS responders at the Florida Fire Station in Johannesburg. Together they have initiated the South African Fire Youth Academy to develop the next generation of EMS responders
- Natascha Meisler is an educator at PT Combined School in the Free State. She works as a special needs teacher, working closely with learners with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
- Mirja Delport is a doctor at the Oudtshoorn District Hospital. Her personal experience of the public healthcare challenges inspires her to ensure that patients are directed to the correct health care access points to facilitate timely treatment.
Voting closes today, so please support this initiative by visiting: www.integrityidol.org/countries/south-africa/.