By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 December 2025- The police in the Northern Cape said it reaffirms itself to ensure the safety and security of all communities on the eve of Christmas. The police said the Christmas season is traditionally marked by increased travel, social gatherings, shopping activities and celebrations.
The Northern Cape spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said Christmas is a period that presents heightened risks related to crime, road accidents and alcohol abuse.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, together with Deputy Provincial Commissioners, District Commissioners and senior officers, will lead intensified visible policing and crime prevention operations across the province as part of the Safer Festive Season strategy. Otola said these measures include high-density patrols, roadblocks, stop-and-search operations, enforcement of traffic laws and joint operations with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
“Special attention is being given to hotspots, shopping centres, transport hubs, entertainment areas, and residential areas. The police urge members of the public to remain vigilant and to take personal safety precautions, including securing homes.
“They should avoid carrying large sums of cash, obeying traffic regulations and refraining from drinking and driving. Parents and guardians are encouraged to closely supervise children, while communities are urged to work together and report suspicious activities,” she said.
Otola calls on all citizens to play an active role in creating a safe and peaceful festive season by cooperating with law enforcement officials and respecting the law. She said together through partnership and shared responsibilities, they can ensure that this Christmas period is celebrated safely and responsibly.
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