23 October 2025- The Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit in Kakamas are requesting the public to assist in solving a rape case. The polic said the victim alleges that she was walking alone on 3 October 2025 at about 2pm when an unknown suspect dressed in a black t-shirt and pants approached her with a knife and forcefully took her to the nearby bush, where he allegedly raped her.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the police are requesting the public to assist with information that may lead to the apprehension of the suspect depicted in the identikit attached herewith. Masegela said anyone with information that can assist in this investigation can contact Detective Sergeant Jurie Mokgalagadi on 0796977386 or 08600 10111 or anonymously sms to 32211 or use the MySAPS App to report.
“All information received will be treated confidentially,” she said.
Picture: Learners during a campaign against bullying/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
17 February 2025- The police in Northern Cape engaged with approximately 150 Grade 8 learners from a high school in Douglas on Thursday. Members from the Kimberley SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences unit, Warrant Officer Shaniela Antonie, and Constable Harris Witbooi, addressed the learners.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said, they outlined their roles and concerns with the increased occurrences of bullying at schools. Kock said Antonie and Witbooi, also highlighted topics relating to the types of bullying, cyberbullying, and sexual offenses.
“The SAPS Provincial Forensic Social Worker Commander, Colonel Lezelda Raymond educated the scholars on teenage pregnancy, how to take care of their bodies and emotions, including general safety hints.
“Sergeant Anton Baartman from Douglas SAPS Social Crime Prevention and Dineo Speak from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), addressed the criminal aspect of bullying and explained the consequences they can face if found guilty of such an offence,” he said.
Kock further said the Sarag NGO and Department of Transport, Safety, and Liason Safety Volunteers, delivered motivational messages and pledged to support the police with initiatives in fighting the scourge of bullying at schools and in the communities. He added the police cautioned children against general criminal behaviour as it will limit their prospects.
“The police will continue with awareness programs and the sharing of information to support and empower victims of bullying and assist in eradicating this type of behavior from our schools and society at large,” said Kock.
Picture:Some of delegates during capacity-building sessions/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
12 September 2024- The SAPS Division for Visible Policing and Policing is currently conducting a capacity building at SAPS Gymnasium in Kimberley. A two-day session focusing on vulnerable groups and victim empowerment environments at the Kimberley SAPS Gymnasium.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the workshop will also focus on mental health care, sexual related matters, the prevention and combating of trafficking in persons. Kock further said the work session is scheduled for 11-12 September 2024, and is attended by Northern Cape Provincial SAPS officials, SAPS officials of all five Districts, District Social Crime Co-ordinators and Human Resource Development, Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, the Family Violence, Child Protection, Sexual offences unit members and Station members.
“The day commenced with a devotion and a welcoming address by the Provincial Head for Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi. The Provincial Commander for Crime Prevention, Colonel Maggie Ndzutha, introduced the panel and workshop attendees.
“Lieutenant Col Johanna Molefi from SAPS Division: Visible Policing and Operations focused on Child Offenders and Children at risk. She also outlined the purpose of the day and Implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and Children’s Act 38 of 2005,” he said.
Kock added that Colonel Tsholo Selepe of SAPS Division: Visible Policing and Operations, dealt with sexual offenders and the trafficking in persons and the importance of daily operations of having a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Desk at police stations. He said Selepe touched on capacity-building envisaging to enhance knowledge on the SAPS National Instruction and Standing Operational Procedures and regulative prescripts aligned to GBVF.
“Colonel Samuel Lekganyane, who is responsible for Victim Empowerment and persons with special needs relayed information bordering on protection of vulnerable groups such as victim witnesses, older persons, disabled, LGBTIQ+ and the programs relating to these groups.
“He also enlightened the attendees of the implementation of the victim friendly services and centres. The session will officially conclude on 12 September 2024,” said Kock.
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