Among the guests were Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, Executive Mayor, Linda Jaquet, Deputy Mayor, Sidney Koonthea, Cllr Neville Claassen and a very proud community of family and friends. “This initiative is a good example of what can be achievedwhen different spheres of government work together with a shared vision,” said Mayor Jaquet. “We want to ensure that our residents live in a safe and well-governed environment where law and order are upheld, and where crimeprevention is effective.”
Mayor Jaquet expressed her gratitude to Minister Marais for the life-changing opportunity afforded these twenty young men and women and then addressed the group. “Today you take on a responsibility that goes beyond simply enforcing regulations. You are now role models, peacebuilders, and community champions. The uniform you wear signifies trust, and with that comes the expectation that you will serve with integrity, fairness, and compassion.”
The group will all receive a full year of practical work experience to apply what they have learned and make a meaningful impact in the community’s lives. The Mayor thanked the families of the graduates for their support and urged the residents in all three towns to continue supporting these young people now starting a new chapter in their lives. Building on this community-centred approach, we are strengthening partnerships with existing law enforcement. We acknowledge the valuable work of Captain Carina Vosloo, who has been serving as Station Commander at SAPS Prince Albert for the past several months and are committed to building a strong working relationship with her team.
We recently held a productive meeting with Captain Vosloo and the new District Cluster Commander, Brigadier Francois de Wet, who joined via speaker phone. Prince Albert is known as a friendly and safe town—and we aim to enhance this reputation.
Community participation is essential to our success. Each resident plays a vital role by taking responsibility for personal safety and looking out for others. Stay aware of your surroundings, note anything suspicious, and report concerns immediately to your local SAPS station.
