Kliprivier Social Crime Prevention Unit keeps youth from crime
The Kliprivier SAPS’ Social Crime Prevention Unit joined neighbouring community governing bodies to host a sports against crime soccer tournament for the youth.
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The Kliprivier SAPS’ Social Crime Unit, sector commanders, stakeholders, community safety, Suikerbosrand Lodge, and the CPF hosted a sports against crime soccer tournament on July 5.
The tournament held at the Everite Sports Ground saw four teams participate.
According to Sergeant Ndhambi Tintswalo of the Kliprivier SAPS, the tournament aimed to create a busy sports environment for unemployed youth and keep them away from crime.
Tintswalo further mentioned that this was their first tournament and there would be more.
The tournament saw the Kroomdari, Khayelitsha, Boitumelo, and Pillis teams participate.
The Khayelitsha team won, taking home a trophy and gold medals.
The challenging team, Boitumelo, received silver medals, and the Pillis team earned bronze.
Kliprivier station commander Lieutenant Colonel LJ Mofokeng thanked the stakeholders and sponsors for ensuring a successful tournament.
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