Learners encouraged to join police

During the awards ceremony at the school, learners at Mammusa Private School were recently encouraged by SAPS to stay in school and to focus on their studies.

Duduza Police spokesperson, Sgt Harry Manaka, says that over the years they have decided to build working relationships with the schools in the area.

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“This is one of the ways we are trying to fight crime, substance abuse and trafficking in our schools.

“We were concerned when we found drugs while we were conducting surprise visits at our schools.

“We can only win this fight if we build relationships with the schools and teach young people about the dangers of using drugs.

“We want learners to be able to make informed decisions about their lives and know the results of their actions,” he says.

Manaka says they also encouraged the learners to consider policing as a career.

“We need young people who are strong and ready to protect the community and country.

“We can only achieve this if the learners remain at school and focus on their studies,” he says.

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Manaka says Duduza SAPS donated the biggest trophy of the day.

“It was awarded to the best achiever as a token of appreciation. It recognises our partnership and will help a young learner realise his or her dreams,” he says.