NOORDWESTER - BIESIESVLEI – In our country and culture, more action is still needed for women and children to live free from violence and coercion.
Every citizen is urged to prevent violence against women and children. During November 2023, the police in partnership with the Community Police Forum (CPF) raised awareness against violence of women and children at Ga-Maloka village. The event was officially opened in a word of encouragement and prayer by the Chairperson of the Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum Reverend Thabiso Morake, followed by a member of the Tribal Counsel Mr Pako Nchoe who welcomed everyone at the gathering.
Warrant Officer Vincent Mogapi highlighted on the purpose of the visit when he said the community must assist the police by actively engaging in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Capt Kefilwe Kgositau from the District office presented on Domestic Violence, Kedibogetse Motlhaolwa from Tswelelopele Community Project addressed the community on Gender Based Violence and Femicide, Mosimanegape Mosala from New Beginning Support group enlightened the audience about substance abuse and Mr Mothusi Moale from Department of Health gave a presentation of the dangers of the use of tobacco. Henceforth the Ward Councillor, Mazwi Moruri and Moleti Gaboutloeloe from Department of Community Safety and Transport Management gave the message of support.
The CPF Chairperson, Pogiso Dinana thanked all attendees for their presence and participation.
(Sgt Mpho Setlhare - Biesiesvlei Corporate Communication and Liaison)
