Youth shine in Junior Station Commissioner Project
The Junior Station Commissioner Project invited learners to choose a social issue prevalent in their schools and present their proposed solutions.
LEARNERS from various Bluff schools participated in the Brighton Beach Police Station’s Junior Station Commissioner Project on July 19 – an initiative focused on youth empowerment and crime prevention.
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Captain Louise le Roux, the communications officer for Brighton Beach Police Station, explained, “The project encouraged learners to identify prevalent social issues in their schools and propose solutions. Topics such as school bullying, violence and drug dependency were discussed, highlighting the diverse challenges these students face.”
Those learners awarded one of four available positions will join youth programmes with the Community Policing Forum Youth Desk. “The event aims to foster leadership and engagement among the youth,” Le Roux said.
A panel of judges, including Brighton Beach Station Commander Colonel Qaphe Ngubane, her management team, and Brighton Beach Community Police Forum chairperson Jane Davies, assessed the presentations.
“Mawande Khwela from Grosvenor Girls’ High School was elected Junior Station Commissioner, Nyasha Musasira from Bluff Christian Academy was named Junior Detective Commissioner, Reese Naicker from Bluff Christian Academy was selected as Junior Vispol Commissioner, and Bongeka Ngcobo from Grosvenor Girls’ High School was chosen as the Junior Administrative Commissioner,” said Le Roux.
Aside from their titles, each winner received a certificate of achievement signed by the Station Commander and a R200 Mr Price clothing gift voucher.
Brighton Beach management expressed gratitude to the principals and teachers for supporting the initiative and giving learners the chance to participate. They also extended best wishes to Mawande Khwela, who will represent Grosvenor Girls’ High School and Brighton Beach Police Station at the district level of the SAPS Junior Station Commissioner Project.
“We are proud of all the participants and their dedication to addressing social issues in their schools. Their innovative solutions and commitment to positive change are truly inspiring,” said Le Roux.
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