Home invasions, GBV, drugs irk KDC chairperson
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Wednesday July 5, 2023 06:00
Speaking during in a full council recently, he revealed that a total of eight robbery cases were recorded from April to June 2023 compared to 25 cases during the same period in 2022.
“Measures which were put in place to reduce incidents of crime include the formation of operational teams focusing on patrols, especially during peculiar hours, enforcement of the Trade and Liquor Act, noise and nuisance, deployment of special constables and cluster members as well as public education on dealing with depression and impacts of cohabitation,” Molokwe said.
He added the Kgatleng district team is based at Malolwane village and this is envisaged to play a vital role in the intervention of stock theft incidents. On issues of fire, 82 different types of emergency calls in the district which include house fires, bush fires, fire alarms, Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), and special services were received by the Fire Department this quarter. He said 29 of these calls were RTAs which represent 35% of the total number of incidents, the largest fraction attended to in the district.
Molokwe also said 10 people lost their lives to accidents occurring along the A1 Highway as well as from one house fire in Mochudi. He continued: “It is critical that motorists observe road traffic signs and regulations as well as to practice maximum concentration while driving, especially at night as well as avoid driving under the influence of alcohol that could lead to the occurrence of these RTAs and hence the loss of lives.” Molokwe pleaded with the community to take safety precautions when burning garden waste which may lead to fires getting out of control and spreading as this may pose a danger to property and lives.
He, however, said the Fire Department has intensified public education throughout the winter season and holds continuous workshops on Fire Safety Awareness and First Aid. The ongoing workshops sensitise the community at a cost of P100 per head per subject.