In a determined effort to combat gender-based violence and rape, Orange Farm SAPS held a community awareness campaign on 1 July in Drieziek 1 and Extension 8 along the Golden Highway on 1 July.
More than 500 pamphlets were distributed to residents, as SAPS officials and partners engaged directly with the community.
The initiative brought together several key units and stakeholders: Sector Commanders; Social Crime Prevention Coordinators; GBV Coordinators; Communication Officers; FCS PRO; the Bicycle Squad and Community in Blue patrollers.
These teams collaborated to educate residents on the importance of reporting gender-based violence and rape. The message was clear – these crimes must be reported immediately to ensure a swift police response and the arrest of perpetrators.
“The aim is to tackle the scourge of GBV, rape and femicide within Orange Farm’s policing area,” said Sergeant SJ Motsapi, Communications Officer for Orange Farm SAPS.
“We’re focusing especially on areas where violence against women is most severe and working to positively change the attitudes of men and boys toward women,” Motsapi shared.
The campaign also raised awareness about the legal responsibility to report abuse. Acting Station Commander, Colonel TG Mofokeng, praised the initiative, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation. “Failure to report domestic violence, sexual offences against children, older persons and persons with disabilities is a criminal offence,” he warned.
Orange Farm SAPS continues to lead the charge in creating safer, more informed communities – one conversation at a time.
