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05 September 2019

MEC Lehari Led a Very Successful SAPS Stock Theft Awareness Campaign, in Mantserre and Surrounding Villages of Moses Kotane Local Municipality MEC Lehari led a very important campaign against Stock Theft. The noble intention of this program is to stop stock theft which is mostly prevalent in Mantserre and surrounding Villages within the Moses Kotane Local Municipality. Provincial Commissioner Lt Baile Motswenyane willjointly address the community which is plagued with stock theft cases. Kgosi Joel Ramokaka wa Baphalane and North West Community Policing Forum Chairperson, Mr Dixon Ngamlane are present too to give support to the activity that will see NPA and Crime Prevention Heads Adv Masobela and Maj General Mabula sharing with communities before Moses Kotane Mayor Cllr Diale closes the event. "All livestock must have brand marks to identify who the owner is for ease of prosecution, without such clear and registered brand marking it is difficult to proof ownership and prosecute the criminal successfully". Remarked Adv Masobela of the National Prosecuting Authority. "Do not steal said God's word and as God's people we must obey this instruction. Mononono, Lerome, Ramokokastadt, Bojating, Moruleng, Manamakgotheng, Stealing from another is a criminal activity and threatens peace and safety. Stealing ones cattle make the people to suffer from hunger and poverty". Pleaded Community Policing Boards Chairperson, Mr Dixon Ngamlane "When fence is cut, tracks and foot spoor is visible, do not temper with it, do not follow it yourself but cordon it off and call police experts to do the investigation. Because if you do, you will end up destroying the evidence, exhibit and messing up the crime scene. Communities should avoid mediation and settling matters amicably because it perpetuates repetition of acts of crimes instead of curbing crime". Added North West Community Policing Board Chairperson, Mr Ngamlane Community raised concerns around; borders Botswana and Zimbabwe being too porous hence guns illegal weapons are used. Some SAPS members are accused of colluding with criminals, detectives do not properly investigate and cases end up being withdrawn. Some suspects are arrested and released after insufficient evidence could not be obtained. They the commit another stock theft, get arrested and again is released on bail. Cycle is vicious and unending, Department, SAPS and Courts must help to ensure conviction and an end to the cycle of impunity by criminals. MEC Lehari in his address pleaded with the community to remain calm, not to loose confidence in the ability of SAPS and interventions that the department will put in place to ensure that this state of affair is dealt with. "The department will engage municipalities regarding establishment of animal pounds in hot spots areas. Communities should, however, take care of their stock, have responsible stock herders and build kraals. SAPS should not be blamed for stock theft. Safety and security of communities is only possible if we work together and corporate with one another". Concluded MEC Lehari. Officials of SAPS, SAPS Crime Prevention, Stock Theft Unit and SAPS Communication teams were also requested to share with the engagement session their contact details. Kgosi Joel Ramokoka pleaded with SAPS to respond swiftly whenever they are called upon to attend to crime cases. #StockTheftIsASafetyIssue #CommunityEngagementEnhancesSafety END Next Articles+

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