Safety tips, contact details for holidays

Police in Limpopo urged residents and visitors to be vigilant during the Festive Season to ensure their own safety and to avoid becoming a victim of crime.
Provincial Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe provided some safety tips as well as contact details of all cluster commanders which can be used in cases of emergency or to report crime.
Safety tips
Stokvel groups are advised to utilise banks to distribute money instead of using cash.
Avoid hitch-hiking or giving people lifts.
Take care of children in malls during routine shopping.
Do not leave minor children alone inside vehicles when shopping.
Do not trust strangers and do not accept their assistance at ATMs.
Double check the car’s doors if it is locked before leaving.
Do not leave valuable items in vehicles.
Cluster Commanders
Mankweng
Brigadier Enslin – 082 414 6563
Polokwane
Major General Mokgonyana – 082 822 8332
Groblersdal
Brigadier Mogwaneng – 072 047 1561
Burgersfort
Major General Maepa – 082 451 7205
Sehsego
Major General Mashilo – 082 573 2030
Lephalale
Brigadier Masia – 082 319 9285
Bela-Bela
Brigadier Mafelatshuma – 082 451 7171
Modimolle
Brigadier Steyn – 064 755 2597
Mahwelereng
Brigadier Mkhabela – 082 976 9500
Thohoyandou
Major General Mulaudzi – 082 451 7217
Tzaneen
Major General Mathebula – 082 499 1969
Giyani
Major General Ngobeni – 082 451 7553
Makhado
Brigadier Van der Walt – 082 565 7139
Ngoepe indicated that any criminal activities can be reported to the cluster commanders or the crime stop number 08600 10111 can also be used. A text message can also be sent to 32211.
Provincial Police Commissioner Nneke Ledwaba assured citizens of Limpopo including visitors and tourists a safe and secure Festive Season as men and women in blue are out in full force.

Story: RC Myburgh
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