SAPS steps up crime prevention efforts in Mohlakeng and Randfontein
Police have assessed local crime trends and identified areas requiring targeted interventions as part of efforts to improve safety across the West Rand ahead of the festive season.
The police intensified its crime prevention efforts in Mohlakeng and Randfontein on Thursday, November 12, as part of preparations for the upcoming festive season.
According to Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Mudau, Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni led a multidisciplinary integrated operation across the two West Rand policing precincts.
He was accompanied by Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing Major General Fred Kekana and Acting West Rand District Commissioner Brigadier Happy Xaba.
The operation began with a briefing on the crime profiles of the Mohlakeng and Randfontein policing precincts, where officials discussed crime trends and identified areas requiring targeted interventions.
Representatives from various law enforcement agencies and key stakeholders also attended, including the Rand West City Local Municipality Traffic Department, the Department of Home Affairs and the Community Police Forum (CPF).
Mudau said the operation forms part of Gauteng SAPS’s ongoing efforts to strengthen crime prevention, increase police visibility and intensify law enforcement ahead of the festive season.
The co-ordinated approach aims to improve collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders while addressing criminal activities and creating a safer environment for residents during the busy holiday period.
