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SAPS Provincial Commissioner visits two Port Elizabeth schools

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PORT ELIZABETH – The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga kept true to her commitment when she visited two schools in in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to introduce two young, energetic and focussed little girls to their schools in Motherwell and Port Elizabeth.

On Sunday, 26 January 2020, Lungaka Matiti, a grade 5 learner at Parsons Hill Primary School and Endinako Gilbert, a grade 7 learner at Dumani Primary School in NU3 in Motherwell captured the hearts of the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele, the National Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole and the Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga when they delivered a resounding poem at an event where the SAPS handed over a house to an elderly citizen in Motherwell. The handing over of the house was part of the build-up activities for National Police Day. Their self-confidence exuded the qualities of a future leader and a successful innovator in the coming years. These young and vibrant lasses made such an impression that they were invited as special guests at the National Excellence Awards held at the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino that same evening.

On Friday, 31 January 2020, Lt Gen Ntshinga accompanied by the Head of Department for Safety and Liaison, Cluster Commanders of Mount Road and Motherwell, Station Commanders from both clusters, a representative from the Department of Education and chairpersons from the community policing forums visited both schools to introduce them to their fellow learners and teachers. Lt Gen Ntshinga also announced that each girl will receive R10 000 towards their education. The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have approved the development and mentoring of young learners as future leaders through the SAPS Junior National Commissioner Strategic objective. This project is one of the SAPS’ Youth Crime Prevention project which aims to provide the youth of this country with an opportunity to contribute and play a meaningful role in ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment in schools.

In addressing the assembly of learners Lt Gen Ntshinga stated that ‘these young girls and many like them are the future leaders of our country. There are always opportunities for all of you here today. When you study, you must know what direction you are heading towards. In achieving success, your behaviour determines your destiny. Do not involve yourself in bullying tactics, drugs and alcohol. Always focus on the road ahead and never let anything deter you. You are the country’s most valuable resource and the best hope for the future therefore it is important for us as leaders to recognise, mentor, nurture and invest in your potential and talents so that when you are ready to take on the world, you will be equipped and fully prepared.’

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Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.