The Bokone Bophirima MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Gaoage Molapisi says the fight against crime needs brave and dedicated men and women who will take the bull by its horns to create a save and secured environment.

Speaking during the launch of this year’s Safety and Security Month yesterday in Danville here in Mahikeng, Molapisi said South Africa is suffering from high level of criminal activities and innocent people continue to be victimized by selfish, dangerous and heartless criminals who should be locked away.

“Government alone cannot win the fight against crime, but it takes a community and the nation at large to build a crime free society. This fight is a combined responsibility which needs brave men and women to work with us and the rest of the stakeholders in an integrated approach.

“We must work together towards creating an environment where our families will live in their houses without any fear of been invaded by these ruthless thugs, business owners operating their outlets without any fear of been violated. Women and children must enjoy the breezing air from public space without been raped and violated,” said Molapisi.

He said the department will during this month continue to mobilize men and women, business sectors, churches, community safety forums and community policing forums to strengthen the fight against crime and make South Africa a safe country.

During the launch, MEC Molapisi led the Letsema project which braved the hot weather conditions to cut tree and bushes on the walk path from Danville to town. The area is one of the hot spots of crimes identified in the province.

In partnership with the Mahikeng Local Municipality, the Department managed to repair street lights in the area of Danville which were reported to have since been damaged in the past two years.

-TDN

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