Kouga – The Kouga community rallied for a safer festive season as the Sarah Baartman District’s Safer Festive Season Operations launched with a second event at Tokyo Sexwale Stadium in Jeffreys Bay on Friday, 8 November 2024.
This high-profile event, led by District Commissioner Major General Zolani Xawuka, brought together law enforcement, community members, key stakeholders and others to reinforce safety efforts across Kouga and the broader district.
Common Goal Of Safety and Security
“Kouga is proud to support this district-wide initiative, uniting our community and stakeholders in a common goal of safety and security,” stated Kouga Executive Deputy Mayor, Timothy Jantjes. “With heightened operations and the addition of new vehicles to bolster police mobility, our commitment to a safe and enjoyable festive season remains unwavering.”
The Sarah Baartman District received five new vehicles from SAPS Provincial Supply Chain Management, which will aid in increasing patrol coverage and response times during this high-traffic season. Under the theme “Combating Crime through Decisive Police Action and Robust Community Involvement”, the operations underscore the importance of collaboration. We need to all work together.
Strong Community Support
Emphasising the role of the community, Major General Xawuka highlighted that the police alone can only succeed with strong community support and involvement. “As we launch these Safer Festive Season Operations, we call on stakeholders, private security companies, and community members to join us. This is a message of unity we must spread throughout our communities, ensuring a safer environment for all this festive season.”
“Together, we create a formidable force against crime,“ added Jantjes. “Kouga’s resilience and solidarity will be vital as we enter this period.”
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