By Obakeng Maje

Upington- South Africa is celebrating women’s month which is August under the theme of “Wathintha Bafazi… wa thintha ubhokhotho” losely tanslated, you strike a woman, you strike a rock.

South African Police Service in Northern Cape Province piloted an operation called Operation Basadi.

“Operation Basadi was to crack down crimes taking place in the province. The project was kickstarted positively with bang at crime-bound area, Upington” said the povince spokesperson.

“And 129 suspects were arrested for various crimes and drugs valued at R12000 were recovered. Also 2250 litres were consficated in the process” SAPS spokesperson said.

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