WHITTLESEA – On Thursday, 23 September 2021, various awareness campaigns and celebrations were held in the Chris Hani District.

Whittlesea Colonel Keys and Management participated in an awareness campaign at the Dongwe Community Hall. The focus was to educate young men from local schools on the causes of gender-based violence and femicide and also to discuss interventions to address this scourge.

Cofimvaba and Bridge camp a tribal meeting was held at Qamata Traditional Service Centre, whereby general crime related issues were discussed. The Station Commanders, Lieutenant Colonel Nqapi and Captain Mniphika and their management  sensitized the community about vigilantism and especially Mob Justice which indicated an increase in incidents, recently. The meeting was chaired by Chief Zwelabantu Matlaizima.

Cala Cala SAPS members participated in a Heritage day breakfast event, this morning. The Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Spambo and his team celebrated their rich culture and the diversity in their beliefs and traditions.

Source: South African Police Service