SAPS trainees return to academy after gas pipeline explosion in Tshwane

Training has resumed at the SAPS Tshwane training academy after 2,500 police trainees were evacuated on Wednesday when a gas pipeline exploded at a building adjacent to the academy.While the academy was not affected, police management evacuated the trainees as a precautionary measure after a directive from National Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola.“The SAPS appreciates the prompt response by the Tshwane fire department and emergency services (EMS) to extinguish the fire. All staff and personnel working at the academy are also back at work,” spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe…