However, on Friday, Sebokeng Police Station saw it fit to ‘take a boy-child to work’. The boys from these particular schools are said to be problematic boy child learners. A tour to the station was conducted for this group of learners from Sizanani, Mohaladitoe, Thutho-Lore, Setchaba-Sohle, and Dinokaneng Secondary Schools. In the absence of Sebokeng Station Commander, Brigadier Esau Mokoena, the station opened doors to these young, future leaders.

Captain Johannes Motswi spoke strongly about drugs. He asked the young learners who would lead this country if they are dying of drugs. “Who will be the next president that will lead this nation if you are killing yourselves with drugs?” asked Motswi. Colonel Fanie Radebe from the Sebokeng SAPS Human Resources (HR) engaged the boys about different types of policing. “Policing is not all about guns and crime, but it’s a well-oiled profession that accomplishes things by quality labour,” said Radebe.

Police spokesperson, Captain Teboho Lephoto said: “The reason for such engagement with boys is because the boy-child has been left out. We need to protect and groom them to be strong men of their families and the strength of the country.”