MAAKE – The local police embarked on a community outreach programme to engage through active dialogue with the community on various issues. The programme was conducted at Batlhabine Tribal Authority in Ga-Mogoboya village under the Maake policing area on Tuesday 18 October 2022.

Topics of deliberations included gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), teenage pregnancy, financial problems, procedure to apply for a protection order, statutory rape and the importance of education.

In addition, assault common, Social Grant Services, fake adverts on social media, safety tips at ATM’s, participation in sporting activities especially by the youth, peer pressure and teaching a boy child to love and respect the feminine gender.

The campaign was in partnership with the external stakeholders comprising of the Love life and Relebogile Legal Project, Department of Social Development, Health, Home Affairs, Local Government and SASSA.

SAPS Maake was represented by the Social Crime Prevention Coordinator, Sergeant Patji, Victim Empowerment Center (VEP) official, Sergeant Malatji and Communication Officer Sergeant Shikwambane.

Source: South African Police Service