Bethal Police celebrate National Youth Day in the form of sports
This forms part of the Youth Month activities in celebration of Youth Day that took place on Thursday, June 16.
Policemen for Change and Women’s Network, Social CrimePrevention in partnership with Indawo Yesizo Foundation and Thomas-Heights hosted Sports against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide.
This formed part of the Youth Month activities in celebration of Youth Day that took place on Thursday, June 16.
Four soccer teams participated, namely the Invaders FC, Puzzles FC, SAPS FC and FC Boys.
Const Thomas Mogadime, social crime prevention and communication officer for Bethal Police, said the purpose of the event was:
• To raise awareness about crime prevention among the youth.
• To reduce the youth’s involvement in crime as perpetrators and or as victims.
• To integrate youth structures in the fight against GBV and femicide.
• To address youth development and the challenges in that regard.
• To address GBV and femicide through the six pillar approach of the police.
• Develop young people into productive crime prevention catalysts.
• Produce positive young role models who will portray a positive image of South African citizens.
The celebration ended with Puzzles FC crowned as the winners.
“Thank you to all the teams for their positive participation during the celebration of the 2022 National Youth Day,” said Const Mogadime.
