Umbilo SAPS, Victoria Mxenge Hospital extend services to community
Umbilo SAPS has brought relief to residents, especially the elderly, by launching extended services at focal points. The services would see less trips to the main police station, saving money and time, while reducing some workload for the police based there.
IN a bold move to improve community services the Umbilo SAPS has launched two satellite stations in Victoria Mxenge Hospital and Davenport Square.
The Station Commissioner of Umbilo SAPS, Colonel Robert Ximba, said the outreach satellite would immensely ease the workload at the main Umbilo police station.
“This is a rollout of our extension of service delivery to the community, especially the most vulnerable and the elderly. The service will also benefit hospital administration and patients, in matters involving grant applications, deceased inquests, police clearances, certification of documents and control of medical reports.”
He added that for now these were the services to be rendered, and the aim is to expand in the future.
CEO of Victoria Mxenge Hospital, Brian Shezi, welcomed the venture. He highlighted that police visibility within hospital premises would make a significant difference, given that the hospital is situated in a high-crime zone.
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“We are also pleased with the renewed accessibility of services for our patients and staff. We have a partnership with Sassa and the police services on site would greatly assist with paperwork requirements. Also we’ll see convenience in issues of medical reports and affidavits administration,” Shezi said.
He added that the satellite station launch was in line with the government’s strategy of “one-stop-shop” establishments.
Chairperson of Umbilo CPF, Calvin Thomas, shared his excitement, “The Umbilo CPF welcomes this innovative initiative by the Station Commander of Umbilo SAPS. This type of service speaks to the community-centred service-oriented offerings by the station. The two satellite operations will assist residents and visitors to get access to these services at a more convenient location, saving time, money as well as the need to travel to the Umbilo station.”
The satellite station at Victoria Mxenge Hospital will begin operations on Thursday, February 13. It will be open five days a week during office hours. The Davenport Square station will only be open for services every Wednesday.
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