SAPS Youth Day commemorations focus on bullying and abuse in the Nelson Mandela Bay District.
Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa (18 June 2021) – The South African Police Services across Nelson Mandela Bay teamed up with non-governmental organisations, Community Policing Forums, sporting fraternities and youth structures in its policing precincts and conducted crime awareness programmes focussing on bullying, abuse of alcohol and drugs as well as teenage pregnancy.
These events took place on Wednesday, with the youth as the targeted audience.
Events, among others, were held in Kabega Park, Motherwell and Swartkops, respectively. Sector managers at SAPS Kabega Park set up an information desk at a local golf club in Kragga Kamma and addressed about 50-100 parents and their children on the dangers of drugs.
Parents were also educated on the tell-tale signs of a drug user. In addition, children were made aware of cyber-bullying, which entails telephone messages, SMS and online bullying.
The youth in Kuyga were spoken to about Gender-Based Violence and bullying in schools. They were encouraged to speak out if they ever became victims of either or both of these social ills.
Likewise, SAPS Motherwell and Swartkops have also taken to the streets and sports fields, speaking to the youth on these pertinent issues that could affect their future. The sentiments and concerns shared by the SAPS were echoed by all other roleplayers that participated in these events.
In Motherwell, the young teenagers from Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School showcased their artistic talent by marching through the streets in sync with the band (march and drill parade). SAPS Swartkops addressed the youth in an open field in Wells Estate.
“All of these events were favourably received by both youth and parents as well as the organisers of the various events,” Colonel Priscilla Naidu said in a statement.
“Investing in our youth today must start early so that the foundation of good morals and discipline are cemented for a brighter and positive future for our children,” Naidu concluded.
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