Selokwana residents demand police post

The concerns were raised during a kgotla meeting held on Saturday and addressed by area councillor Ontiretse Bogatsu. Residents told the meeting that criminals are increasingly targeting students from Botekanelo College, pupils from nearby primary schools, as well as households during the night. “We are no longer safe in our own homes,” one resident said. “Students are attacked on their way to school, and at night thieves break into our houses. We need a police post here.” Selokwana ward chairperson Motsholathebe Kgori said crime has become rampant and appears to be escalating.

“There is no day that passes without a crime report,” Kgori said. “What makes matters worse is that some of these thieves are using cars to steal small stock from our ploughing fields.”