Picture: A netball team after crowned being champions/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
4 May 2026 – In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness of youth at risk in crime involvement, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Louisvale dorp Sports Ground in Hou-jou-bek, Louisevale dorp, on Sunday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Northern Cape Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, together with the Chairperson of Provincial Community Police Board, Clement Baai, aimed to unite key stakeholders and the local community through the power of sport.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Rowan Bacela said the event was supported by stakeholders from various government departments, including the Department of Social Development, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison. Bacela said this includes the Northern Cape Provincial and District Community Policing structures.
“The programme was officiated by the Provincial Head for Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopaledi. Proceedings commenced with a devotion, prayer and welcoming by Colonel Seipethlo, the District Visible Policing Coordinator. The purpose of the day was outlined by Mzi Jele, the Provincial Assistant Director for Safety Promotions from the Department Transport Safety and Liaison.
“The messages of support were rendered by Lynn De Wee, the acting District Social Work Manager, from the Department of Social Development and Mr Clement Baai, the Chairperson of the Provincial CPF board,” he said.
Bacela further said exceptional sportsmanship and friendships were displayed among the youth participating in the netball and soccer games that were held on the day. He added that River City FC and Shining Stars netball team were crowned as champions for the soccer and netball games respectively.
Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sibili concluded the program by delivering a sincere vote of thanks.
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