The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Lt Gen Koliswa Otola in conjunction with external stakeholders held the official closing of the 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children campaign, on 09 December 2022 in Tsineng, Northern Cape.  Phase one of the programme started with the formal programme at the Tsineng Community hall, where the Provincial Commissioner, accompanied by her Provincial as well District Management engaged with community members from surrounding villages in the JTG district.

The theme for the 2022 Campaign is “Socio-Economic Rights and Empowerment to build Women’s Resilience against Gender Based Violence and Femicide: Connect, Collaborate Contract.”

The programme commenced with the opening devotion and prayer was delivered by Rev Gaseranye while the welcoming was relayed by Cllr Tagane

The purpose of the day was conveyed by the newly appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, Maj Gen Ngubelanga, followed by an address by the District Commissioner of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Maj Gen Besnaar.

The multi-disciplinary event had messages of support from the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Department of Correctional Services, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the CPF, Labour Unions POPCRU and SAPU.

The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Otola reiterated that the 16 Days campaign runs concurrently with the SAPS Festive Season Operations which promises to have more boots on the ground to enhance pro-active policing and combat the scourge of violence against women and children and femicide.

Victims of GBVF are also encouraged to report crimes committed against them.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Kgosi Shuping as a representative from the House of Traditional Leaders.

During phase two of the programmr, General Otola and her management concluded the day’s event with a walk-about at the Kuruman Mall and taxi rank where she interacted with shoppers, drivers and commuters.

“The SAPS will continue unabatedly in all endeavors to squeeze the space for criminals to operate in the Northern Cape, said Gen Otola.”

The programme was directed by Col Nkunika and the SAPS band set the tone for the day with beautiful music in Tsineng and at the Kuruman Mall.

Source: South African Police Service