WESTERN CAPE: Lieutenant General William Dyantyi has been appointed as the new Provincial Police Commissioner of the Western Cape, effective 1 August 2026.

The Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, announced the new appointment on Wednesday morning, 29 July 2026 at the Provincial Police headquarters in Cape Town.

Lieutenant General Dyantyi brings with him 34 years of policing experience, having served in various operational and leadership roles across the Eastern and Western Cape.

Dimpane said his career reflected a deep understanding of policing at station, district and provincial level, underpinned by a strong commitment to service excellence, integrity and community safety.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) congratulated Dyantyi on his appointment and wished him every success “as he leads policing in the Western Cape in partnership with communities and stakeholders to create a safer province for all”.

Dyanti replaces Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Phathekile who retired earlier this year. Dimpane thanked Phathekile for his distinguished leadership and dedicated service to the people of the Western Cape.