11/09/2026
[LEJWELEPUTSWA DISTRICT & WELKOM SAPS ENGAGES GOLDFIELDS TVET COLLEGE (WELKOM CAMPUS) ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND GBVF AWARENESS]
On Wednesday, 09 September 2026, SAPS Lejweleputswa District and Welkom SAPS visited Goldfields TVET College, Welkom Campus, to engage students on Substance Abuse and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), while strengthening collaborative safety initiatives within the campus community.
The engagement brought together approximately 90 students, stakeholders, SANCA, the Department of Social Development and Safer South Africa.
The programme created an opportunity to raise awareness on substance abuse and , encourage open dialogue, and promote collaborative approaches towards preventing crime and violence and creating a safer learning environment.
Sgt Majoala Malindi, Lejweleputswa District Youth Crime Prevention Coordinator, addressed students on substance abuse and GBVF, with particular emphasis on the role of young people, law enforcement, educational institutions and communities in preventing violence, making responsible choices and promoting safer spaces.
The engagement also served as a pre-launch of the Campus Forum (CCSF), an initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between SAPS, College management, students and relevant stakeholders in addressing safety challenges affecting the campus community. The CCSF is envisaged as a platform for identifying safety concerns, coordinating interventions, sharing information, and encouraging active student participation in crime prevention initiatives.
The programme was supported by Welkom SAPS members, Sgt Ramohlokoane, Community Policing Official, and Cst Radebe, Youth Crime Prevention Coordinator and Liaison Officer to Goldfields TVET College, who contributed to the engagement and discussions with students.
Student participation on the subject matter formed part of the programme, providing students with an opportunity to engage SAPS representatives on practical safety concerns affecting the campus and surrounding community. The discussion focused on strengthening communication between students and SAPS, reporting incidents, preventing crime, and building a culture of safety and responsibility.
The participation of SANCA, the Department of Social Development, and Safer South Africa further strengthened the multi-stakeholder approach, particularly in addressing substance abuse, providing support services, and promoting preventative interventions among young people.
SAPS remains committed to preventing substance abuse and GBVF, strengthening partnerships and creating safer communities and learning environments.