Members of the community join hands in prayer for peace in KwaThema
“We are also concerned about the continuous harassment of the police by members of the community.”
KwaThema – Religious communities and political parties, during the Peaceful Walk Campaign, joined hands to pray for peace over the festive season.
The group marched from KwaThema Police Station to KwaThema Hostel where it is alleged crime is rife.
Event organiser Pastor Selina Mashego says they decided to host the initiative after a spate of killings in the area.
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“Dead bodies, stolen goods and illegal guns are often found in the hostel. Through this initiative, we say enough is enough and can no longer continue losing lives every second day through crime.
“We are hoping our prayers will be answered. We warm the criminals to change their behaviour.
“We also pray for the police to have the strength to help fight crime and keep our streets safe,” she says.
Mashego says they will host a series of prayer meetings in other areas including Mkhanqa informal settlement, Never-Never informal settlement, located near the Springs Market and in Brakpan.
KwaThema SAPS station commander Col Mareketle Malapane says the police face a hard time trying to fight crime.
“We need the support of the community to succeed in our responsibilities.
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“We are faced with horrific incidents daily, and because we are human we are also affected emotionally.
“We are also concerned about the continuous harassment of the police by members of the community.
“Residents need to remember that we are human and members of the community before being police,” she says.
Mareketle is urging the community to report any criminal activities to the police.
“We need every member of the community to come on board and to help us fight crime,” she concludes.
