‘Adopt-a-Cop’ Covid-19 school project in full swing
Face masks, heaters and personal hygiene packages were handed over to two schools, Kutumela Molefi Primary School and Lesedi Secondary School.
Kutumela Molefi primary school in the east of Pretoria is the latest school to have received personal protective equipment (PPE) from police and Habesha community.
This was done through the Adopt-a-Cop programme which aims to raise awareness of crime prevention and personal safety.
The project was also made in remembrance of former Boschkop police station commander Lieutenant Colonel Raymond Munyai who died last month due to Covid-19.
Photo: Eliot Mahlase
Face masks, heaters and personal hygiene packages were handed over to two schools, Kutumela Molefi primary school and Lesedi secondary school.
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Newly appointed Boschkop station commander Colonel David Sithole said it was important for police to connect with learners during the pandemic.
“Although most schools are currently closed due to Covid-19, these learners who are here today are benefiting from the feeding scheme. This is an initiative from the community and it focuses on protecting not only the teachers and learners but also the school,” he said on Tuesday.
“Although we are in this pandemic, we should not lose sight of our job, which is to maintain a strong relationship with schools and the citizens. We are doing that by having regular visits and donating food and PPE.”
Sithole said schools in the Boschkop area were being patrolled regularly to prevent vandalism.
“As you know, many schools have been vandalised, especially in informal settlements and rural communities. Luckily, this school has not been vandalised and we aim to keep it that way,” he said.
During the campaign, learners were encouraged to be generous by giving.
Kutumela Molefi primary school principal Alfred Moemise thanked the community for their generosity.
“The school is honoured to have police and community members here to donate masks, heaters and hand sanitiser. Even though Mandela Day has passed, we believe that every day is Mandela Day and 67 minutes of good work should be done daily,” he said.
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Moemise thanked Colonel Sithole for the initiative.
“Our learners look up to you. This is your school as well, please keep us safe.”
Brigadier Terence Naidoo, of the Mamelodi East police station, encouraged learners to practice personal safety.
“We are fighting this dangerous virus at the moment, so we encourage you to stay safe. Wash your hands with soap regularly, sanitise, wear a mask and practice social distancing,” he added.
Naidoo also pleaded with learners to report any form of abuse.
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