As South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga reinforced its commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens through direct community engagement at an Imbizo in Mhluzi, Steve Tshwete Local Municipality on 21 March 2026.
The Public Participation Programme event was an initiative of the MEC for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL).
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Zeph Mkhwanazi, addressed community concerns relating to crime, acknowledging challenges raised by residents and committing to strengthened visible policing.
Major General Mkhwanazi further assured the community that additional resources would be mobilised to improve response times and intensify efforts to root out corruption within the ranks.
Members of the Community Policing Forum (CPF), SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention representatives, as well as officials from various government departments were also in attendance, reflecting a united front in promoting safer communities.
Exhibitions further complemented the Imbizo, where SAPS engaged residents on crime prevention initiatives, including Gender-Based Violence awareness, cybercrime and substance abuse prevention.
Source: Elvisanokye.com