NOORDWESTER - NORTH WEST PROVINCE - The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale lead the annual Festive Season Inspection Roadshow in North West on Tuesday, 12 December.
The visit formed part of efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to channel resources to areas where they are most needed.
The policing interventions will enable the police to decisively deal with crime and any security threats this holiday season and beyond.
Under the theme, “Combating crime through decisive police action and robust community involvement”, the Ministry together with the SAPS management team from national and the province, led by National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola and the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General, Sello Kwena, will assess the effectiveness of the SAPS’ Safer Festive Season operational plans put in place, to ensure the well-being and safety of all residents and tourists in the country, during the holiday period.
The North West leg of the Roadshow included visits to centres of entertainment and business, taxi ranks, multi-disciplinary roadblocks and community engagements.
