SEBOKENG.- The Dare Mae Robinson AME Church in Zone 11 hosted a prayer meeting for public servants on November 30.

In attendance were Sebokeng SAPS, Sebokeng FCS, EMS, and GTW.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane, said that Reverend Motsiri Isaac Mokoteli encouraged public servants with scripture and further stated that, as essential service providers, they are always at risk. “Hope lights up the way,” was the word of the day, and a special prayer was conducted by Reverend Motsiri.

“Heavenly Father, guide our public servants with wisdom and integrity. Help them to value justice and righteousness, and to serve with a pure heart. May their work be a source of peace and hope for our community.”

Sergeant Emily Morake from the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit (FCS) educated the church members about different types of abuse, Sexual offenses, bullying, and human trafficking.

She encouraged parents to have a good relationship with their children.

Men were pleaded with to speak out as they still have a wrong mentality about being laughed at when they go to the police station to report GBV. Morake informed the church members that the VFF office operates 24/7 and members of the public are more than welcome to report any form of abuse.

The Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone, appreciated the initiative and hopes it will continue.

“I call upon all churches to adopt this initiative, as public servants need prayers for safety; some never return to their families, and the death of one police officer is equal to ten police officers. Every day when I wake up, I always recite this prayer, ‘Almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, watch over all policemen and law enforcement officers. Protect them from harm in the performance of their duty to stop crime and violence’.”

Any person who may need police assistance can contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 016 466 2047, 08600 10111, 10111, 112 or via MySAPS.