Rietgat police concerned about rape cases increase in their policing precinct
"Most victims fell prey to perpetrators after asking for lifts either from taverns, filling stations and in their households."
Rietgat police are calling on the community to help prevent rape, a crime that was on the rise in their policing precinct.
Captain Stephen Maluleka said recently the police have witnessed a proliferation of rape cases in the policing precinct. Most victims fell prey to perpetrators after asking for lifts either from taverns or filling stations and also to perpetrators in their households.
“It is against this backdrop that the police are warning parents, community members and females, in general, to always be vigilant. The station further encourages parents to avoid sending their girls to shops in isolated places either during the day or night.”
Maluleka said the prevalence of these cases is a cause for concern and everyone should come on board to help curb the scourge.
He said the police also urge parents to have conversations with their children about everything that is happening in their lives. So that if there is anything amiss, they could be able to pick it up earlier and sort it out before it gets worse.
“The station further encourages men to protect women in every corner of the society without expecting anything in return. Men should also be protective of women and allow them to dress whichever way they feel comfortable.
“Rietgat further implores those men who think buying a woman a drink means going home with them or they owe them sexual favours. Do it out of the goodness of your heart without expecting anything in return or do not do it at all.
“Men are also challenged to train and teach boys that females are not objects but partners, soulmates and friends, and they should be treated with the greatest respect they deserve.
Maluleka encouraged women to avoid getting lifts at taverns from strangers and rather to leave from places of entertainment earlier with people they know.
“The Rietgat SAPS seeks to protect and serve the community with integrity and through collaboration with the community, crime can be reduced.
“Anyone who witnesses any foul play or criminal activity in their neighbourhood should contact the police on Crime Stop number 08600-10111 or MySAPS App or the station at 012-432-7806.”
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