Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE - As part of the ongoing Safer Festive Season Operations in Limpopo, the Deputy Minister of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo, will on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, continue her high-level operational oversight with a focused visit to Bela-Bela in the Waterberg District.

The visit underscores government’s commitment to ensuring heightened police visibility, strengthened law-enforcement readiness, and sustained crime-prevention efforts during the festive period, as communities prepare for a safe transition into the 2026 New Year.

Accompanied by the SAPS management team, including the Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, the Deputy Minister will assess the effectiveness of the province’s Safer Festive Season plans in place, with a particular on operational deployment, crime prevention, partnership policing, compliance inspections and community engagement.

The Safer Festive Season Operations will also involve key stakeholders, including local leadership comprising the Executive Mayor, Cllr J. Maeko and Bela Bela Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr G.M. Seleka. The delegation will interact with police members on the ground and engage directly with community members and businesses.

*MEDIA INVITATION- PROGRAMME DETAILS*

Phase 1: Multi-Disciplinary Parade
Bela-Bela Municipal Office Parking Area
09:35 – 10:15

Phase 2: Operational Visit to Identified Roadblock
Bela-Bela Policing Area
11:15 – 12:00

Phase 3: Walkabout and Community Engagement
Bela-Bela Mall
12:15 – 13:15

Phase 4: Visit to Warmbaths Aventura Resort
Warmbaths Aventura Resort
13:30 – 14:15
End

Enquiries:
RSVP & Operational Directions:
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba
082 451 7180

Media Enquiries:
Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba
Limpopo SAPS
082 565 6524

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
National Spokesperson
082 040 8808

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