MAAKE - In a collaborative effort to continue utilizing the media platforms as part of the tools to reach their target, the Provincial Corporate Communication and Media Liaison Officer, Warrant officer Marobo Seabela accompanied by Mopani Women's Network Champion and Maake SAPS Communication Officer Sergeant Patricia Shikwambane and Mopani District Men for Change Secretary, Tzaneen SAPS Communication Officer Sergeant Maurice Nkhwashu visited Maruleng FM studio based in Ga-Sekororo village under Maake policing area outside Tzaneen on Tuesday 10 January 2023.
The main aim of the visit was to conduct a live on-air awareness campaign focusing on the prevention of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) including the forth coming back to school Safer School programmes.
Upon arrival, the trio were warmly welcomed by the Maruleng FM, Presenter and given the platform to engage with the community of Ga-Sekororo and surrounding areas.
Opening the dialogue, Warrant Officer Seabela presented the following issues:
Gender Based Violence
Hitchhiking
Mob justice
Partnership Policing
Disadvantages of having a criminal record
Theft
Assault GBH
Back to school Safer Schools programmes.
Sergeant Nkhwashu further highlighted the importance of the parents and the community at large to teach a boy child from an early age on how to treat and respect the feminine gender.
Moreover, Sergeant Shikwambane encouraged the listeners to report any form of criminal activities or abuse and also cautioned that it is a criminal offence for parents or guardians to neglect their children and perpetrators will face the full might of the law.
Individuals who are planning to take long trips were advised to plan in time to avoid travelling in the late hours that result to hitchhiking strangers who may put their lives in danger.
In conclusion, the listeners were made aware of the different programs that are readily available for everyone to use anytime they need assistance.
Contact details of all important stakeholders including police Management and Units were shared amongst the listeners to contact whenever help or more information is required.
Source: South African Police Service