Picture: The newly-appointed Northern Cape Youth Crime Prevention Desk members/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Upington- The Youth Crime Prevention Desk has been launched in Northern Cape. The two-day event which was held at Tol Speelman Community Hall in Upington, aims to empower the youth to become self-sufficient and actively involved in crime-fighting initiatives.
The Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, and the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Mmantsheke Lekhele, the Head of Ministry for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Vincent Diratsele, District Commissioners, Provincial Heads and senior officers.
Otola said the Provincial Community Police Board, District Community Police Forums and the youth were also part of the initiative.
“The five integrated youth strategy pillars including the Community Policing, Moral Fibre Investment, Youth Empowerment and Development, Disabled and Vulnerable Youth Empowerment and International Relations were discussed.
“We deliberated on what the youth should do in regard to fighting crime in our communities. Not only in certain places in the province, but they must include rural areas as well. Remember, Maya Angelou once said, you may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them,” she said.
Manwilhe Qwetywa was appointed as the chairperson, Thabang Mocwagole as deputy chairperson, Vusumzi Mocwagole as secretary, Jasinta Sal as deputy secretary, while Obakeng Nikwe was appointed as public relations officer. The additional members included Dimakatso Gaotlhope, Charmone van Schalkwyk, Lihle Gweyi, and Hernrich Jacobs.
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