Provincial Corporate Communication shares festive season safety tips during an on-air awareness campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-26 19:56:24

South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

 

LEPHALALE – The SAPS Provincial Commander of Media Relations Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe accompanied by the Communication Officer of Lephalale Warrant Officer Frans Nkunya Mokoena have on Friday, 26 November 2021, proceeded with the radio campaign at Waterberg community radio station situated at Lephalale under Westerberg district.

During the show, the following topics were addressed:

The public to be aware of escalating numbers of missing persons in the province where in some instances, Police later discovered that they were just visiting friends or relatives.

Listeners were informed that there is no waiting period to report a person missing and that young women recorded high numbers of missing person cases.

Sexual related offences and men to respect, support women and join the fight against gender-based violence.

To be on the lookout for suspicious people who might have the potential to commit crime in the area.

Encouraged community members to establish the community-based crime prevention structures, such as the neighbourhood Watch, Street Committees, Sector Forums, Community Policing Forums and to work closely with the police.

Mob attacks and killings.

Child neglect and abuse.

In conclusion, the public was made aware of Victim Empowerment Programmes and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units which are readily available to assist the victims. Stokvel club members were advised to be extra cautious when sharing their hard earned money and transporting groceries.

Those who will be taking long trips, were encouraged to plan ahead and in time to avoid travelling in late hours as well as hitchhiking which might put their lives at risk.

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