Mams police continues back-to-school campaign
Visiting schools in Mamelodi was to make sure that everything is in order at the schools.
Mamelodi West police together with social workers visited J Kekana secondary school to educate learners about different crimes on Wednesday.
The visit to the school was part of the annual January back-to-school programme.
They were joined by the Moses Mabhida foundation.
Police spokesperson Captain Johannes Maheso said they had talks with learners about bullying at school, respecting their teachers, drugs, gangsterism and making the school safer for all.
He said visiting schools in Mamelodi was to make sure that everything is in order at the schools.
Maheso said the new grade 8 learners should remain disciplined at all time and continue behaving well.
“Always respect your teachers and the senior learners should not bully the new learners. Most importantly refrain from taking drugs,” said Maheso.
“Bullying and gangsterism is not allowed at school premises. We wont tolerate that as police.”
He added that they wanted learners to study in safer schools and a healthy environment free from drugs and dangerous weapons.
“Dangerous weapons are not allowed at school premises and should we find a learner with a dangerous weapon or drugs… it’s a criminals offence and it destroy the future of the learner,” said Maheso.
Social auxiliary worker, Agnes Makobe told learners to always respect their teachers and not to be afraid of the police.
She said the teachers are like parents to the learners and the learners should trust them because parents trusted the teachers to take of their children while they are at work.
Makobe further spoke to the learners about the rape issue and said anyone can become a victim and the learners should not be afraid to report cases of rape.
“The police as well as your teachers are here to protect you from any harm,” said Makobe.
Safety co-ordinator at the school, Prince Mokatsi said it was important to have relevant people to come and guide the learners.
“The police and other stakeholders are here to help and learners should break the silence. The police are here to protect you,” said Mokatsi.
“The teachers are here to guide and prepare you to become better people in future.
“Learners should report to the teachers and police in any situation and most importantly, remember crime does not pay,” said Mokatsi.
Maheso concluded that the learners must comply with the school rules and report any crime to the police by calling 08600 10111.
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