Moot police reach out to local women

The Pretoria Moot police recently reached out to the Women’s network, businesses and organisations in the area to promote better communication and form relationships.

The Women’s network is a formation of women in the police’s seven stations that comprise the Tshwane central cluster.

“We wanted to acknowledge the sterling work done by these various organisations,” said network chairperson Lieutenant-Colonel Avhashoni Madzivhadila.

The group’s first stop was the Cansa Nicus Lodge at Steve Biko Academic hospital.

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Moot police spokesperson, Captain Anton Breedt said: “Members were given a brief background about the clinic and the difficulties the organisation are experiencing.

“After the presentation a donation was handed over to the project manager of the lodge, Vera van Dalen.”

Breedt said the donation consisted of several cans of milk powder and clothing to bring some relief to the lodge.

The second stop was a house of safety in the Moot area.

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“This specific house is currently housing 12 children ranging in age from 6 months to 18 years,” Breedt said.

He said houses of safety were often utilised by the police or social workers to place children whose safety was threatened.

“These can include victims of domestic violence, child abuse, mother or caretaker arrested while having an infant with her, vulnerable children or children exposed to drugs.

“Most of these houses or facilities rely on donations from businesses, and volunteers giving their time in times of need.”

Breedt said that donations of any kind were always welcome.

“The Moot police station and the women’s network are committed and will be focusing on victims of crime, the elderly and disadvantaged people in the community,” he said.

“We will continue the fight violence against women and children.”

He said various projects were planned for the seven stations in the cluster which included Silverton, Pretoria Moot, Lyttelton, Brooklyn, Villieria, Sunnyside and Garsfontein.

Breedt requested the residents and business in the area to join the campaign to help make a difference.

“Communities are once again urged to stop gender violence and report cases of domestic violence and violence against women and children by phoning the police on 10111,” he said.

“Information with regard to crime or suspicious drug activities can be given to police anonymously by phoning 08600-10111 or sending a SMS to 3221.”

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