National Prayer Day for police safety held in Randfontein
The purpose of the day was to pray for the safety of the men and women in blue on and off duty.
Police officers from different parts of the country gathered in their numbers at the Greenhills Stadium in Randfontein to celebrate the National Prayer Day for Police Safety on September 30.
Led by the National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, the men and women in blue were joined by various stakeholders, including leaders of religious groups.
The purpose of the day was to pray for the safety of the men and women in blue on and off duty. Prayers also went up for the reduction of crime in South Africa – violent crimes and gender-based violence in particular.
Speaking at the event Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela said police officers should tackle crime head-on.
“Let us use today’s session to rejuvenate our spirits and go out there in masses, increase the boots on the ground and fish for people. We must leave our families and tackle crime,” said Mawela.
Rand West City Mayor Gladys Khoza welcomed the different delegates.
“As government we are also concerned about the crime in our area, and there are zama zamas. We want to thank everyone who contributed when faced with difficult challenges,” said Khoza.
Police officers lit candles, asking for God’s light to protect them when risking their lives to serve and protect SA’s citizens.
The event also marked the end of Police Safety Month.
This was to acknowledge God’s light and protection on SAPS members for risking their lives in serving and protecting citizens. A tenth candle was also lit to represent the National office.
