SAPS equips Ekurhuleni youth volunteers for crime prevention
Young volunteers in Ekurhuleni have received training in governance, discipline and community safety during a SAPS Youth Crime Prevention Desk workshop at Germiston Police Station. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between young people, communities and law enforcement.
The SAPS Ekurhuleni District Youth Crime Prevention Desk has trained young volunteers in governance, discipline and community safety.
It hosted its official induction and training workshop at Germiston Police Station, bringing together young leaders, community safety activists and law enforcement representatives.
Held under the banner ‘Crime stops with me’, the workshop aimed to strengthen the capacity of youth volunteers and align them with the structures, responsibilities and operational objectives of the crime prevention initiative.
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The session was directed by Gauteng Province Youth Crime Prevention Desk public relations officer Moshe Mohlala, who guided proceedings throughout the day.
Opening remarks were delivered by Gauteng Province Youth Crime Prevention Desk deputy chairperson Ntokozo Mthethwa, who highlighted the important role young volunteers play in connecting communities with law enforcement agencies.
Mthethwa emphasised the need for discipline among volunteers, noting the value of organised youth participation in supporting community safety initiatives.
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An induction training session facilitated by Nosipho Hani formed a central part of the programme. The session equipped participants with knowledge of governance, organisational structures, discipline and community safety awareness.
The training was intended to help volunteers understand their responsibilities and contribute effectively to crime prevention activities within their communities.
Sergeant Maxwell Mabunda, representing the Ekurhuleni District Social Crime Coordinator, delivered the closing remarks.
Mabunda commended the young participants for their commitment and reinforced the importance of collaboration, professional ethics and adherence to safety protocols.
The workshop forms part of the district’s efforts to empower young people with the knowledge and skills needed to participate in community crime prevention.
Through training, cooperation with law enforcement and community mobilisation, the initiative seeks to encourage responsible youth involvement in building safer communities across Ekurhuleni.
