Pharithi appointed to UN
Friday, May 08, 2026 | 60 Views |
Dipontsho Pharithi.PIC.BPS
Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Pharithi has been offered a two-year secondment following a rigorous and highly competitive international selection process conducted by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO). The process attracted candidates from across the globe, with only seven officers ultimately shortlisted for the position.
Notably, SACP Pharithi distinguished herself as the only female candidate and the sole representative from Africa among the shortlisted officers.
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