Picture: The police embark on Back2School campaign/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
The police in the Northern Cape addressed parents and learners on school safety, discipline, school attendance as well as the consequences of becoming involved in criminal activities. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Col Cherelle Ehlers said the police embarked on “Back to School” awareness campaigns at several primary and secondary schools in rural and urban areas, across the province.
“The District Commissioners, Senior officers, and Station Commanders led the campaign in all five districts. The campaign was conducted in conjunction with Government Departments, the Community Police Forums, and other structures.
“The Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, and the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Nomandla Bloem, accompanied by the District Commissioner of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Major General Jonny Besnaar visited schools in the district,” said Ehlers.
She further said, that the Northern Cape MEC for Education, Zolile Monakali, visited schools in the Prieska area. Ehlers added that the Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, urged parents to execute their parental responsibilities and to refrain from substance and alcohol abuse within the family structure.
“The School Safety Campaigns will continue throughout the province during the academic year,” she said.
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