By REGINALD KANYANE
More than 20 underprivileged learners from ER Mocwaledi Intermediate School in Hartswater and CW Kies Primary School in Delportshoop received school uniforms. The donation was made by the Northern Cape police as part of a Back-2-School campaign.
Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Sergio Kock said the campaign was part of social responsibility and to encourage a good relationship between the communities and the police.
“The Provincial SAPS members, the Community Policing Forum members and Safety Volunteers in collaboration with the Department of Education continued with a Back-To-School campaign by visiting the ER Mocwaledi Intermediate School and the CW Kies Primary School in Delportshoop yesterday.
“We handed out ten sets of uniforms to scholars at the schools. The police relayed basic safety tips to children and also advised them to be aware of the most prevalent issues currently raised at primary and high schools. The learners were informed about the criminal elements taking place at some schools such as drug usage, drug sales, carrying of dangerous weapons and theft,” Kock said.
He said the police will continue to work together with other stakeholders to ensure that together they turn the tide against crime. Kock further said their primary role is to maintain order and security on school grounds and provide a positive learning environment.
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