By REGINALD KANYANE
3 May 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Sutherland in conjunction with the local Community Police Forum (CPF), Department of Social Development, Department of Education, SASSA, Karoo Hoogland Municipality and the Roggevels Windfarm, held a child protection and substance abuse program for children at the Roggeveld Primary School in Sutherland.
The executive mayor of Hantam District Municipality, Koos Alexander said this is one of many programs to follow in the interest of school safety by the SAPS. Alexander said crimes against the youth, as well as youth involvement, remain a priority for the police.
“Community engagements and outreach programmes will continue to address trending issues,” he said.
The Guardian 