By Obakeng Maje

North West-Police in the province embarked on series of Izimbizo known as Listening Campaigns from November 2012, and will continue with the campaign until November 2013. “Listening Campaign for Lichtenburg Police Station will be held on Thursday, 9 May 2013 at Boikhutso Community Hall” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said. 

“The primary objective of these Izimbizo is to address challenges that are being experienced by police and communities in their respective areas, to create awareness, to encourage community participation in the fight against crime through structures like Community Police Forum (CPF). The community will have the opportunity to raise their challenges to the provincial management of the South African Police Service” Mokgwabone said. The campaigns are also aimed at building good relations with communities as one of key stakeholders.  

Lichtenburg Police Station is experiencing a high rate of contact and property related crimes such as Assault GBH, Rape, Burglary and Murder said police. 

The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo urges all communities to work together with the Police in the fight against crime in our townships, suburbs, rural places including farms. She further emphasizes that police will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to expose and apprehend all those who happen to be on the wrong side of the law. 

“We would humbly like to urge everyone in the community to support this massive campaign by being part of these Izimbizo in their areas” Zukiswa Mbombo said.

Lichtenburg Listening Campaign will be held as follows:

Date : 9 May 2013

Venue: Community Hall,Boikhutso. Location, Lichtenburg 

Time:  17:00

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