| Limpopo Provincial Commissioner engages Ga-Maja community to accelerate satellite police station project | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/04/02 |
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Media Statement POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has today, Wednesday, 01 April 2026, conducted a community engagement visit at Ga-Thaba village within the Mankweng policing area. The Provincial Commissioner was accompanied by the Capricorn District Commissioner, Major General Lesiba Mashilo, alongside key management components including Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Organisational Development (OD), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Visible Policing. Also in attendance were the Station Commander of Lebowakgomo, Brigadier Ramakgoakgoa, members of SAPS from both Lebowakgomo and Mankweng, the Tribal Council, Community Policing Forum (CPF), ward committee members, and the broader community. The purpose of the engagement was to enhance service delivery, particularly in light of the challenges faced by community members who must travel long distances to access police services. During the engagement, SAPS management provided a comprehensive update on the progress of the satellite police station project, following the allocation of the identified site in October 2025. The community was informed that the process to fix and prepare the structure will commence as soon as possible, marking a significant step towards bringing services closer to the people. The Provincial Head of Supply Chain Management, Brigadier Matseba, presented a detailed project plan outlining progress made thus far. She further indicated that SAPS personnel will be deployed to work on the structure, while also calling on skilled members of the community to volunteer their expertise in support of the project. Human Resource Management confirmed that plans for the allocation of personnel are underway, while Organisational Development indicated that further processes will follow once the structure is functional, including long-term plans to establish a fully-fledged police station in the area. The Capricorn District Commissioner, Major General Mashilo, expressed appreciation for the cooperation and commitment demonstrated by the Traditional Council since the inception of the project. He cautioned against any challenges that may hinder progress, particularly divisions, and called for unity, respect, and a shared vision. In her address, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe expressed satisfaction with the progress made and emphasised the importance of adhering to the project plan to ensure full implementation. “My wish is to see communities that have long struggled to access services finally receiving the protection and service they deserve. Every community matters, and no one should be left behind,” she said. She further stressed the importance of integrated collaboration between SAPS and the community: “Together We Can” - this is not just a slogan, but a call to action. When communities and the police work hand in hand, we build safer environments, strengthen trust, and ensure effective service delivery for all. The Provincial Commissioner reaffirmed her vision of establishing a fully-fledged police station that will serve, Ga Molepo, Ga-Maja and surrounding villages, ultimately easing the burden on Lebowakgomo and Mankweng policing areas. Ends
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