By OBAKENG MAJE
6 March 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in together with other law enforcement agencies and private security, said they ensured the safety of all guests and attendees at the Northern Cape State of the Province Address (SOPA), that was held at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley on 6 March 2025.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, his entourage and other distinguished guests, were formally welcomed by a procession consisting of the SAPS Provincial Band, the Drill Platoon and the Mounted Unit. Ehlers said law enforcement agencies led by the SAPS, were mobilised to heighten police visibility in order to prevent and combat any form of opportunistic crimes before, during and post the address.
“The multi-disciplinary deployment of law enforcement and a zero-tolerance approach ensured the absence of any serious incidents and disruptions,” she said.
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