Fostering future law enforcers and civil servants on Take a Child to Work Day
Learners from Rabie Ridge, Ivory Park, and Tembisa high schools attended an initiative to explore career opportunities policing and public service.
The office of the Ekurhuleni district commissioner, Major General Anna Sithole, in collaboration with the District Women’s Network and Men for Change, hosted the annual Take a Child to Work Day campaign.
The initiative is aimed at empowering young minds through exposure to careers in law enforcement and public service.
Learners from high schools in Ivory Park, Rabie Ridge, and Tembisa participated in the campaign, held on May 29 at the Chloorkop District Office.
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The exhibition was led by the deputy district commissioner, Brigadier Lebohang Machakela, who said this initiative provides an enriching experience for children to explore the vital roles within the police, gain insights into professional responsibilities, and inspire a sense of civic duty and leadership.
“The programme included an exhibition, career talks, safety demonstrations, and motivational engagement from the Department of Correctional Services and Community Policing Forum (CPF),” said Machakela. “District component heads, specialised units, including the tactical response unit, forensics, family violence, child protection, and sexual offences, public order police, and the employee health and wellness office engaged with the children, showing them the advanced capabilities and vital responsibilities each unit holds.”
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Children also received commemorative certificates and SAPS promotional material, to mark their participation and remind them of the value of service and discipline.
Sithole expressed the importance of the campaign, saying that this day is more than just a visit; it’s about planting seeds of ambition, understanding, and pride in police service. “Welcoming learners into our workplaces, we create a generation that values justice, equality, and service to the community. Police men and women remain committed to shaping a safer, more inclusive society by investing in the future.”
This collaborative initiative reflects a shared commitment to youth development, gender-equality, and community transformation.
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