The most cases of Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) have been reported in Ikageng.

This is according to the Police’s national crime statistics that were recently released. In the the first quarter of the 2024/2025 period (April 2024-June 2024), 171 cases of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was reported at the Ikageng station. This station also ranks ninth in the country in terms of assault GBH cases reported.

According to Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone , police spokesperson in the province, the police management in the province is perturbed by the rise of assault GBH and common assault in the province.

“Police in the Province effect more than 150 assaults related arrests weekly and secure convictions. While these actions are supposed to serve as a deterrence, assaults are still problematic in all the districts. Community Leaders, parents, law abiding citizens and members of Community Police Forum (CPF) and related structures, are urged to work together with the police in the fight against crime. Parents are requested to discourage their children from participating in post examinations gatherings and inappropriately arranged celebratory activities or events characterised by unruly behaviour and abuse of alcohol known as “Go tlhatswa dipene” or “Pens Down”. Equally important, Events Organisers are urged to act responsibly during the Safer Festive Season and beyond by strictly complying with the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act, 2010, Liquor Act, 1989 and other pertinent legislations,” said Mokgwabone.