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Festive Season Road Safety Campaign Launch by Transport Minister, Mbalula.

Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula will officially launch the 2021/22 Festive Season road safety awareness campaign at Caleb Motshabi in Bloemfontein, Free State province.

The Festive Season road safety awareness campaign is a government programme that aims to prioritise and promote safer road usage during the high peak season on South African roads.

The objective of the campaign is not only to ensure smooth flows of traffic, but also to prevent negligent and reckless driving which could result in road crashes, injuries and fatalities.

The road safety launch is a collaboration between different levels of government, transport entities led by CEOs, private sector organisations, NGOs and key stakeholders and role players.

Festive season activities in South Africa are associated with year-end celebrations, economic industry slowdowns and year-end closures, increased traffic volumes and increased road crash incidents – the large proportion of road crash victims usually being pedestrians and passengers as a result of lack or even non-use of safety belts and jaywalking.

The event will be attended by political principals and officials from the national, provincial and Municipal levels of government.

Source: Government of South Africa

All communities serviced by Katlehong police station are advised that the police station has been temporarily closed for decontamination due to member tested positive for Covid-19.

The Community Service Center (CSC) will be operating from the zozo containers that are located at the back of police station in 814 Mosoeu Street.

The community is advised to call 10111 for all complaints and emergencies that needs to be attended by Katlehong police.

The telephone lines at Katlehong police station CSC will not be accessible for the duration of the closure. However service delivery will not be hampered.

The building will be undergoing decontamination and the community will be informed when the station will be operational again.

The SAPS management apologise for any inconvenience that may arise from this.

The following numbers may be contacted for assistance:

Station Commander, Brig Vesi: 082 778 9206

Vispol Commander, Col Erasmus: 082 442 8547

Relief Commander: 082 568 4671

Detective Commander, Col Mokgope: 082 448 1262

Sector 1: 071 675 6908 / 071 675 6909

Sector 2: 071 675 6910 /071 675 6911

Sector 3: 071 675 6912 / 071 675 6913

Sector 4: 071 675 6914 / 071 675 6915

Source: South African Police Service

The station commander of Phalaborwa SAPS Colonel Rakhadani led the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children campaign held on Sunday, 05 December 2021 at House of Worship International (HOWI) church.

The campaign was attended by different stakeholders that include the CEO of Maphutha L Malatji hospital Dr Sello, members from Traffic Department Fire Brigade , VEP, Vispol member Captain Maraba, Captain Fourie from Finance, Constable Sefole from MIC and Sergeant Mathebula from Phalaborwa FCS Unit.

The initiative aimed at sensitising the congregants about crimes affecting women and children that include; Domestic Violence, Gender Based Violence, different forms of abuse and children’s rights.

During the address by Colonel Rakhadani, she encouraged the congregants to report any form of violence including GBV as well as other crimes that are happening within the society.

She made a commitment that SAPS members will ensure a high level of professionalism when rendering services and in dealing with cases of abuse against women and children.

In her closing remark, Colonel Rakhadani made an appeal to the church to spearhead community safety campaigns by constantly reaching out to the community through the gospel that encourages a crime free society.

Source: South African Police Service

The SAPS Sekhukhune district EHW Spiritual Services together with Women’s Network and Men for Change on Sunday 05 December 2021, held a GBV awareness campaign coupled with a prayer session for police safety at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Longtill village, Burgersfort area.

Amongst the attendees, were SAPS members from different stations in the district, pastors against crime, VEP, CPF and members of the community Sekhukhune district CPF treasurer, Mrs Makuwa and Mampuru VEP Chairperson Mr Mathunyane gave messages of support. The district management was represented by Vispol coordinator Colonel Thiba, who also rendered a keynote address. He called on community members to work jointly with the police to curb violence against women and children, while at the same time, praying for the police to win the battle against crime.

Warrant Officer (Chaplain) Letsoalo together with other pastors took turns praying for the safety of SAPS members and management, crime reduction and acceptance of police by the community respectively.

All prayers were conducted by Warrant Officer (Chaplain) Ramatshego, the district Women’s Network champion who also led a congregational prayer. Meanwhile, Men for Change champion Sergeant Mphahlele took the lead in a pledge against GBV, followed by all the men present.

Source: South African Police Service

The Police in Ritavi conducted 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children campaign, they partnered with VEP, CPF and local junior football club.

They started with a fun walk from Letaba Cross to Nkowankowa stadium.

Proceeded with campaign and the following topics were discussed:

* GBV

* Rape

* Child abuse

* Human trafficking

* Safety hints for children

Source: South African Police Service