Johannesburg District SAPS, Diepsloot police, and Honeydew police joined hands with stakeholders to hold a spiritual crime-prevention awareness campaign under the theme: Hlonipha ikhaya: Heal the home, heal the nation.

The aim of the collaboration was to raise awareness about gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and other serious challenges facing communities.

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The campaign, held at Diepsloot Community Hall, was supported by role players, non-governmental organisations, and non-profit organisations, including the department of community safety, Contralesa, the local Community Policing Forum, the youth crime prevention desk, NVCT, Afrika Tikkun, Sonke Gender Justice, and faith-based organisations.

Outlining the purpose of the event, the acting station commander of Diepsloot, Colonel Basimane Matabane, said: “GBVF is a crime and police will arrest the perpetrators, but prevention starts at the kitchen table at home, not at the community service centre.”

The event provided a platform for role players to unite in the fight against crime and reaffirm their commitment to promoting safety and protecting communities.

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As a demonstration of their collective commitment, all participating role players signed a pledge to strengthen collaboration and intensify efforts to prevent GBVF and other serious crimes. SAPS remains committed to working with communities to promote peace, safety, and a crime-free society.

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