Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele will on Monday, 12 December 2022, lead the annual Festive Season Inspection Roadshow in the Free State Province.

The visit forms part of efforts by the South African Police Service, to channel resources to areas where they are most needed.

This will enable the police to decisively deal with crime and any security threats this holiday season and beyond.

Under the theme, “More boots on the ground towards enhanced police visibility.” the Ministry together with the SAPS management team from national and the province, led by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, Fannie Masemola, Provincial and Free State Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General, Baile Motswenyane, will assess the effectiveness of the SAPS's Safer Festive Season operational plans put in place, to ensure the well-being and safety of all residents and tourists in the country, during the holiday period.

The Free State leg of the Roadshow will include visits to ongoing operations and multi-disciplinary roadblocks as well as engagements with shoppers and commuters.

Members of the media are invited to attend the Roadshow.

The day will unfold as follows:

POLICE PARADE

Venue 1: Harry Gwala Multi-Purpose Centre, Zamdela

Time: 09:00

Venue 2: VISIT CBD Sasolburg, Mall and Taxi Rank

Time: 11:00

Venue 3: Visit ongoing operations

Time: 12:00

Venue 4:MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ROADBLOCK

Time: 13:30

Source: South African Police Service