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‘Break the silence against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide’

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By REGINALD KANYANE

25 November 2025- The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, Major General Johny Besnaar, accompanied by the Acting District Commissioner of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Brigadier Kenneth Baloi, led a Men’s Indaba at the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality Chambers on 25 November 2025. Besnaar said the Indaba aimed to spark meaningful dialogue, break the silence surrounding Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and provide an inclusive platform for engagement and solutions.

He further said the session was attended by various stakeholders, including the Community Police Board, Men for Change, Departments of Justice, Correctional Services and Health, the National Prosecuting Authority, FAMSA, Kumba Iron Ore, SAPS Employee Health and Wellness and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit. Besnaar added that all partners pledged their commitment and reaffirmed that combating GBVF requires a united and collaborative effort.

“It is important to have a multi-faceted approach in tackling GBVF. The programmes of this nature require the active participation of all stakeholders to confront the social ills that continue to endanger women and children. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains steadfast in its commitment to combat GBVF through sustained initiatives and by calling on the public to work alongside law enforcement in creating safer communities,” he said.

Outlining the purpose of the gathering, Deputy Chairperson of Men for Change, Captain Bennett Phoko, emphasised the pivotal role men play in addressing GBVF. Phoko highlighted that men’s active involvement is essential in creating safe, respectful communities and fostering behavioural change.

“Throughout the Indaba, attendees engaged in robust dialogue to devise meaningful ways to contribute to the fight against GBVF including rejecting silence, advocating for stronger anti-GBVF policies, and challenging harmful societal norms,” he said.

Meanwhile, Advocate Mule Molokwane from the Office of the Family Advocate, presented an overview of key legislation, including the Children’s Act of 2005, underscoring the legal framework that protects children and vulnerable groups.

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37 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Dinaledi

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Picture: Search and Stop campaign/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE

16 September 2025- In an effort to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and address serious and violent crimes in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, Major General Johnny Besnaar, led Operation Dinaledi from 11 until 14 September 2025, in Kuruman and surrounding mining areas.

Besnaar was supported by the acting John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Commissioner, Provincial Heads and members of various provincial components including Pro-Active Policing, Public Order Police, the SAPS Airwing, Kimberley Search and Rescue, Provincial Finance, Provincial Internal Audit, Provincial Corporate Communication, as well as the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Police Stations, District Crime Intelligence, Ga-Segonyana and Municipal Traffic Departments and private security companies.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said the high-density operation focused on removing illegal firearms and dangerous weapons, tracing of wanted suspects, conducting compliance inspections at formal and informal businesses and engaging with communities across the district. Shemane said simultaneous roadblocks were conducted on strategic routes leading to and from the targeted towns, with air support provided by the SAPS Airwing in Kimberley and the Free State.

“A total of 219 vehicles were stopped and searched, resulting in fines amounting to R67 500 for road traffic violations, while 2 657 persons were searched. At identified crime hotspots, police arrested 37 suspects for offences including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), sexual offences, rape, theft of motor vehicle, malicious damage to property, drug-related crimes, driving under the influence and contravention of immigration laws.

“The police also confiscated alcoholic beverages, dangerous weapons, drugs and a suspected stolen vehicle. On Saturday, Besnaar, accompanied by the Provincial Search and Rescue Unit with air support from the SAPS Airwing, conducted foot and aerial searches for missing Boemo David Ditshetelo (65), who was last seen on 3 September 2025 in Maruping, Kutlwanong Section, Kuruman,” he said.

Shemane further said the search for Ditshetelo is ongoing. He added that Besnaar applauded the efforts of all multi-disciplinary teams involved, emphasising that the police remain committed to ensuring that perpetrators are brought before court and to restoring public confidence.

“He further assured communities that such operations will continue without interruption. As we approach the Festive Season, police in the province will intensify their operations and execute targeted intelligence driven actions in our quest to address crime.

“The police appeal to anyone with information on criminal activities to contact their nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” said Shemane.

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‘Collectively We Can Accelerate Action for Gender Equality’

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Picture: The SAPS members during Walk-about event/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

24 April 2025- Aiming to strengthen policing endeavours, Major General Johnny Besnaar, the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, led a walk-about under the theme: “Collectively We Can Accelerate Action for Gender Equality” in Bothitong, near Kuruman on 23 April 2025.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson,

Sergeant Molefi Shemane said accompanying him were Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Amicus Alberts, Provincial Head of the Firearms, Liquor and Second-Hand Goods (FLASH) component and Brigadier Kenneth Baloyi, the Acting District Commissioner for John Taolo Gaetsewe District.

Shemane said senior officers and station commanders within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District were also in attendance.

“Besnaar and his delegation were welcomed by Brigadier Baloyi, followed by the reading SAPS Code of Conduct by Constable Burt-Leigh De Koker. The day’s activities and objectives of the engagement were outlined by Kopeledi.

“Alberts delivered key inputs during the session. In his keynote address, Besnaar officially launched Phase One of the walk-about, issuing a clear directive to station commanders to serve their communities with integrity,” he said.

Shemane further said he also addressed the prevailing crime trends in the district and emphasized the importance of strategic policing and community engagement. He added that Baloyi shared closing remarks after which the programme was concluded with acknowledgements rendered by Nkunika.

“The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing will embark on similar visits to the remaining districts clearly outlining expectations and formulating a way forward to effectively and efficiently address crime prevention in the Northern Cape,” said Shemane.

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