By BAKANG MOKOTO
22 April 2025- Easter operations in the Northern Cape commenced on a high note with simultaneous multi-disciplinary roadblocks conducted across all five districts of the province. In the Frances Baard District, a roadblock was conducted at the N12 Weighbridge in Kimberley.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said this operation was led by the Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Limakatso Koloi, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga and the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari.
“The primary objective of these roadblocks was to promote road safety, encourage responsible driving behaviour, particularly avoiding alcohol consumption while driving and ensure compliance with traffic laws and road safety regulations.
“Various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with stakeholders from the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, the Department of Home Affairs, and local Traffic Departments, conducted the operations to enhance safety on all national roads leading into and out of the province,” he said.
Shemane further said five District Commissioners in all the regions coordinated and executed similar police actions, involving vehicle inspections, enforcement of traffic laws, and distribution of road safety pamphlets during public engagements. He added that these operations followed high-impact crime prevention actions, including visible policing, foot patrols, and visits to liquor outlets, shopping centres and malls, especially as their high volumes of shoppers and visitors.
“Koloi urged motorists to drive safely and assured the public of a high visible law enforcement presence throughout the Easter weekend and beyond to safeguard communities.
“Ngubelanga emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards crime, particularly gender-based violence and femicide, and driving under the influence of alcohol as well as all categories of crime,” said Shemane.
He reaffirmed SAPS’s unwavering commitment to ensuring public safety throughout the Easter period and beyond.
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