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The Boksburg SAPS celebrated Women’s Month by conducting the anti-crime operation Operation Basadi, led entirely by female officers, on August 30.
According to the spokesperson of the police station, Sergeant Ntsako Ledwaba, the operation was a collaborative effort between station commander Colonel Matshidiso Mbele, Vispol commander Colonel Lushandry Govender, support head Colonel Badelisile Ndwandwe, and various SAPS members and stakeholders.
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“The first phase of the operation involved a roadblock in the Angelo informal settlement. Officers stopped and searched cars and encouraged motorists to prioritise safety and report any suspicious vehicles.”
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Ledwaba said the women in blue continued the operation by doing a crime awareness campaign, engaging with the community one-on-one and empowering them with valuable information.
“Women were urged to keep track of their children’s whereabouts and informed that there is no waiting period to report a missing child.
“The community expressed appreciation for the operation, predominantly led by women,” said Ledwaba.
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The stakeholders involved in Operation Basadi:
• SAPS: 18 members
• CPW: Seven members
• Gauteng traffic: Four members
• Community safety: Two members
• Patrollers: 11 members
• GBV Brigades: 11 members
• Youth desk: Seven members
• CPF: One member
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The sergeant said the successful operation demonstrated the dedicated women in law enforcement’s role in maintaining law and order and ensuring community safety and security.
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