By OBAKENG MAJE
In an effort to address the challenges faced by the residents of Postmasburg, the office of the ZF Mgcawu District’s acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Monica Sebili, held a church service at Groenwater Community Hall on 10 March 2024.
Sebili has pledged to work with the community and requested them to join hands with the police. She also encouraged the local community to take advantage of her ‘open door’ policy and all the station commanders in the district in order to have a united front against crime.
“This session is an endeavour to bring in spiritual intervention as a strategy in the fight to curb criminal activities in communities and through the establishment of Community Policing Forum (CPF) structures in all sectors as expected.
“The program commenced with a church service led by the ZFM Employee Health and Wellness Spiritual Services. In attendance were various church leaders and fraternities, political affiliates and community members of Groenwater and Jenn-Haven CPF in support of the district,” she said.
After the service, the CPF structure of the Groenwater area was elected. Sebili was welcomed by the District Chairperson, Clement Baai. She said she will continue to engage with the CPF and community members of Jenn-Haven.
“We highly-appreciate their progressive efforts, for taking it upon themselves to work with the police on the ground as the eyes and ears of the police within their own community.
“The community used the opportunity to thank the police of Postmansburg, who have already started working with them and have been conducting foot patrols jointly. They further requested the police to have a joint church service in their area,” said Sebili.
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