The new school year is just around the corner and the SAPS are warning school children, to be alert and aware at all times.
This comes after a number of cases have been reported, in which children have been robbed of their important belongings while walking to or from school.
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Here are a few safety tips for children:
- Walk in groups after school, not alone.
- Hide your cellphones and other important belongings, at all times.
- Be aware of crime hotspots in your area.
- Don’t talk to strangers.
- Children must be aware of their surroundings at all times and be on the alert for – and suspicious of criminals’ activities.
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