East police kick-start 16 days of activism
Police encouraged the public, especially affected families, to break the silence and seek help immediately.
The Tshwane East police cluster did not waste time with the 16 days of activism of no violence against women and children campaign.
Joined by the social crime prevention and communication, they launched their campaign at the new Mams Mall in Mamelodi East, Mahube handing out pamphlets and speaking to shoppers from 09:00 to 12:00 on Monday.
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The police spoke to shoppers about the different kinds of violence especially against women and children and encouraged them to break the silence on domestic violence.
Police spokesperson Captain Michael Mbewe said the campaign would run until the last day.
“We will be visiting different clusters discussing the problems that they are facing on their daily life’s and will be assisting with information and also talking about the rights as human beings.”
The Tshwane East police cluster encouraged the public, especially affected families, to break the silence and seek help immediately.
They handed out more than 300 pamphlets.
Driving into the mall in convoy, the police were immediately able to grab the attention of and young and old people who gathered for an opportunity to learn about domestic violence.
Mbewe said the campaign was expected to be rolled throughout the Tshwane East cluster to reach as many people as possible at malls and churches.
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He said the police would be on a road show to different areas of the precinct spreading the message against Child abuse and ritual-killings.
The cluster incorporates Silverton, Eersterus, Sinoville Kameeldrieft, Mamelodi West and East police stations.
The police also warned the public to be careful while shopping by observing the following safety tips:
- Do not buy through the back door.
- Do not listen to anybody who claims to be a fortune teller, even if he claims that you are going to die.
- Do not reveal your personal details over the phone.
- Do not buy things in the street or outside the shop even if the person claims to be representing a reputable company.
Mbewe advised shoppers to approach security or the police should they need assistance.
He further encouraged shoppers to report any crime or suspicious person to the police on 08600-10111.
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