POLOKWANE - A prayer day was hosted by the Polokwane SAPS with the objective to fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) on Thursday 15 December 2022 at Limpopo Mall.

The District Commissioner, Major General Mashilo led the campaign in support of the Station Commander of Polokwane SAPS Brigadier Makhura and the Station Commanders from the Capricorn District.

District Women's Network Champion, Lieutenant Colonel Mokwena and Captain Maleka, Chairperson for Men for Change Forum in the Capricorn District were also in attendance.

Other external stakeholders who supported the campaign comprised of officials from the Department of Social Development and Correctional Service together with their Ambassador who made presentation about life in prison and the negative consequences of having a criminal record.

Mrs Mabotse Mothiba Community Safety Forum Chairperson, Mr Tahlego Modiba from SANCA and Mrs Carien De Beer, Limpopo Mall Manager gave words of support prior to the keynote address by Major General Mashilo.

Mob-justice, rape, fraud, hitchhiking, cyber-crime, hijacking, gender based violence and femicide were the main topics presented by Major General Mashilo.

The masses were blessed by a Senior Pastor of the Saint Engenas Zion Christian Church, Moruti Lesese who rendered a prayer sermon to combat crime and GBVF.

Lastly, the Saint Engenas Zion Christian Church Brass Band also entertained the masses with the melodies items during the event.

Source: South African Police Service