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Bethlehem cop best in the country─── 05:47 Thu, 21 Aug 2014
Bethlehem - A Free State detective has been recognised as the best investigator in the country, dealing with violent crimes as well as crimes committed against children.
In the last financial year, Rene Nel, who is based in Bethlehem, secured a total of 286 sentences, including 13 life sentences. Ten of those were handed down to serial rapists.
She has been with the Bethlehem Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit since 2010.
An elated Nel says the emotional nature of her work is one of the factors that motivates her to work hard.
Free State provincial police commissioner, Simon Mpembe, applauded Nel for the quality of work she delivered.
Free State provincial police commissioner, Simon Mpembe, applauded Nel for the quality of work she delivered.
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