An inter-provincial, women-led roadblock operation called Basadi was conducted on August 16 along the N12 near Springs.
This initiative brought together multi-disciplinary teams from various government sectors across Gauteng and Mpumalanga to ensure road safety for all users travelling between the two provinces.
SAPS members, in collaboration with officials from Ekurhuleni and Mpumalanga, the Department of Home Affairs, Gauteng Provincial Traffic, Mpumalanga Traffic, EMPD, National Traffic Police, Mpumalanga Road Safety Education, and crime prevention wardens, carried out the roadblock.
The focus was checking vehicle roadworthiness, detecting dangerous weapons, identifying stolen vehicles and property, and uncovering drugs and other illegal substances.
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During the operation, law enforcement officials searched 360 vehicles and 740 individuals.
They issued 600 road safety pamphlets, processed 120 identification and verification applications (PIVA), and distributed 706 additional pamphlets.
The operation resulted in the arrest of 12 undocumented individuals, two people for fraud and 158 traffic fines, totalling R56 300.
Operation Basadi underscores the crucial role of women in law enforcement, highlighting their dedication to maintaining law and order and ensuring community safety and security.
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