Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng visited New Hope Secondary School in De Deur to donate chess boards and sports gear to the learners

Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela is visiting New Hope Secondary School in De Deur this morning, 23 June 2023 to donate chess boards and sports gear to the learners in a concerted effort to create a safe and secure environment at schools within the province.

Lt Gen Mawela is joined by various stakeholders that include Department of Education, Department of Arts and Culture, School Governing Body, Metropolitan (sponsor), Gauteng Community Policing Board, various senior SAPS management and local Community Policing Forum.

Also in attendance is the Sedibeng District Junior Commissioner (learner) and Midvaal’s Junior Mayor (learner). This is part of the province’s ‘School Safety Initiative’ that seeks to use sports to prevent kids and the youth from being involved in criminal activities.