As the Festive Season approaches, the SAPS, in partnership with other Government departments, provided essential mobile services that are easily accessible to the community of Galeshewe on Thursday, 3 October 2024.

The Service on Wheels initiative by SAPS and Government Departments, namely, Home Affairs, Social Development, Department of Justice, Independent Investigative Directorate, and Pathways to Change Wellness Clinic (partner of Department of Health) brought Government services to the community via mobile structures at the Galeshewe open circle.

The Department of Home Affairs assisted with Smart Identity Cards and other registrations, the SAPS mobile Community Services Centre assisted with affidavits and other crime related enquiries, while the Pathways to Change Conducted Tuberculosis, HIV and STI screenings.

The Department of Justice, Social Development, and IPID offered advice and information regarding legal processes and legislation.

The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlo
tte Makgari, was joined by the Kimberley Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana and representatives from Provincial Components during engagements with Government officials and community members.

The event co-ordinator, Colonel Sebe Qunta and her team from SAPS Provincial Pro Active Policing steered the initiative while the SAPS Provincial Band provided musical entertainment for all who utilized the various services offered.

The Acting Provincial Head for Corporate Communication, Colonel Laaiqah de Saldanha concluded the day by thanking all role players for going the extra mile to enhance services to the community and recommended that more of these programmess are to be rolled out throughout the Northern Cape Province.

Source: South African Police Service