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The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
Communities need to know there is help against gender-based violence and substance abuse
In an effort to raise awareness in Vredefort on substance abuse and gender-based violence, various stakeholders took hands in hosting a Women's month celebration under the theme, Empowered Women Empower Other Women. The event, held at Vredefort Multipurpose Centre, specifically focussed on engaging with the community not only on substance abuse, but also on the services they offer to victims of substance abuse, and their affected family members. Members of Vredefort SAPS and the Tumahole Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence Unit (FCS), together with representatives of Ngwathe Municipality, CPF, Department of Social Development, SANCA, FSCA Department of Health, Department of Education, Legal Aid SA, and Road Safety, emphasized that the community should work together with stakeholders in the fight against substance abuse and gender-based violence. Constable Sehume from Tumahole FCS addressed the community on women's safety and security, raising awareness on common cases that they deal with in Vredefort, including child neglect and missing children, as well as rape cases. Sehume encouraged parents to look after their children at all times, and urged rape victims to report the case as soon as possible to the police. She discouraged women from walking alone at night. Three affected family members then courageously took turns giving their testimonies on how their children overcame the addiction of drugs, and how some still deal with their children who are addicted. About 100 community members were reached, and pamphlets on substance abuse were distributed.
The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
Free State police seek man in connection with rape of 15-year-old girl
The Tumahole Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit in the Free State is calling on the public to assist in tracing a person of interest in connection with a rape case involving a 15-year-old girl. Parys Gazette reports that according to local police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani, the incident occurred on May 23, at around 07:30. It is alleged that the teenager was at school when an unknown man appeared, dragged her to a field behind the school building, and raped her. Anyone who may know or recognise the person depicted in the photo is requested to contact detective Sergeant Noliyiswa Masondo on 082 049 5208, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS app. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
The Citizen
10-08-2025
- The Citizen
Police asks for public's assistance in solving rape case of 15 year old girl
Police asks for public's assistance in solving rape case of 15 year old girl The Tumahole Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offenses Unit is calling on the public to assist in tracing a person of interest in connection with a rape case involving a 15-year-old girl. According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Josephine Rani, the incident occurred on May 23, at around 07:30. It is alleged that the teenager was at school when an unknown man appeared, dragged her to a field behind the school building, and raped her. Anyone who may know or recognise the person depicted in the photo is requested contact Detective Sergeant Noliyiswa Masondo on 082 049 5208, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip-off on MySAPSApp.
