By REGINALD KANYANE
21 January 2026- The police in Northern Cape said as the schools reopened for 2026, they are continuing striving to create a safe and secure learning environment for all learners and teaching staff at all learning institutions across the province. The police said for them to achieve their mandate, they urge learners to know their parents contact details, full names and their home addresses.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Thabo Fourie said they encourage learners to report any type of bullying whether on or outside school premises to a trusted adult, guardian or educator. Fourie urged them not to share any personal information with strangers nor walk or talk to them.
“They should walk in groups and in common roads, which are not identified as crime hotspots. They should not walk using their gadgets such as cell phones as that can attract possible threats. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is also pleading with parents to be present in their children’s day-to-day lives so that their kids do not become victims to social media predators.
“We urge them to monitor their children’s social media engagements and to limit their interactions with older people. Encourage your kids to be kind to one another, so that bullying can be a topic of the past. Ensure that your kids’ transport is reliable and all safety precautions are followed to avoid and prevent accidents and injuries,” he said.
Fourie further said parents should play their part in ensuring that their children are and feel safe.
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