By REGINALD KANYANE
5 June 2025- The police in Northern Cape said they celebrate youth month under the theme: “Skills for the changing world- Empowering Youth for meaningful economic participation.” The police said they have the honour and privilege of congratulating two of their female members for their outstanding achievement in the sporting arena.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said Constable Leilani Blom and Constable Nicolene Visser, who was recently selected to join the Senior Female Suzuki Griquas Rugby team that will be competing against teams on a professional level. Kock said the team was recently announced and they are super proud of the two ladies in Blue.
“Constable Leilani Blom (28) started her SAPS career at a remote mining police station in Aggeneys, seven years ago. Three years later, she was transferred to Springbok Public Order Policing unit, where she is currently serving diligently.
“She started playing female rugby in 2023, for a club called the Namakwa Diamonds and made the Senior Griqua squad for the first time, that same year,” he said.
Blom said: “I serve my country with passion, courage and honour and will have that same focus when I run out on the rugby field to represent the Senior Suzuki Griquas for a second time in two years.”
Visser joined the SAPS and was stationed at Roodepan SAPS Visible Policing in Kimberley in 2024. She plays female rugby for Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley and was also selected to play for the Griquas for the first time in 2022.
“I put in 100% pride and dignity into her work as woman in Blue and is characterised by her never-ending energy and consistent joy. You do not have to be big and strong to make a difference.
“You just have to be willing to do your part and play/work as a team. I will implement these skills when I represent the Senior Females Suzuki Griquas Rugby team this year,” she said.
Meanwhile, both young ladies have also been selected for the Northern Cape SAPS Female Rugby team that will be competing at the SAPS National Rugby Championship in Gauteng during July 2025.
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