By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
15 February 2026- The Northern Cape Provincial Office of Proactive Policing successfully hosted a two-day Community Police Forum (CPF) Training Session in Upington in the ZFM District on 11-12 February 2026. The training was facilitated by the Upington HRDC with the Social Crime Coordinator of Kakamas SAPS, Constable Itumeleng Mahura.
The ZFM District police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Omphile Masegela said the session was officially opened with a prayer by the Secretary of Upington CPF, Pastor Anthony Oor. Masegela said the ZFM District Police Commissioner, Major General Monica Sebili, welcomed attendees and addressed members on the challenges and shortcomings encountered within their respective CPF structures.
“She encouraged members to remain committed and dedicated in executing their duties. The Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, outlined the purpose of the training session and acknowledged the presence of the Secretariat for Police, Director Dirkie Jasson from the Department of Transport Safety and Liaison.
“Jasson, presented the draft funding model of the CPF. The CPF members, accompanied by the Social Crime Coordinators, were afforded an opportunity to raise questions and concerns from their respective station areas, which were addressed during the session,” she said.
Masegela further said the Provincial Chairperson of the CPF Board, Clement Baai, delivered the vote of thanks. She added that, Baai expressed appreciation for the attendance and urged members to share the knowledge gained with fellow CPF members in their respective areas.
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