16 Days of Activism awareness campaign launched in Germiston – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-25 19:25:15

South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

GERMISTON – SAPS hosted a multi-disciplinary launch of 16 days of activism awareness campaign through a walkabout in the CBD and at the Taxi rank.

This initiative was held in conjunction with the Ekurhuleni District Okae Molao operation which included all law enforcement agencies and stakeholders that aims to reach out to the community and increase their level of awareness on gender-based violence and protection of vulnerable groups, such as people living with disabilities and LGBTQI+ communities.

Social Crime Prevention Coordinators from Ekurhuleni Zone 4, Ekurhuleni Metro Police Social Crime Prevention, Department of Health, Hawks, Cogta, NAPWA, Department of Social Development, SASSA, Germiston Faith Based organization, Traditional Healers and NPO’s jointly took to the streets of Germiston, and engaged the community and handed out pamphlets with valuable information.

Continuous efforts to denounce gender-based violence will be intensified over this period and beyond especially the crimes perpetrated against women and children and vulnerable groups.

Victims of gender-based violence are encouraged to come forward and break the silence, police are also calling on community involvement, maximised participation and strengthened partnership.

The Community is urged to report any criminal activities by contacting the Station on 011 871 5000 or alternatively Crime Stop on 0800 10111 or through the My SAPS App.

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