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Polokwane – The Department of Transport and Community Safety, through its Social Crime Prevention kick-started the 2026 season by hosting the Capricorn District Community Safety Debate Competition on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at the Polokwane Royal Hotel. As the first district event of the year, it set a strong, impactful tone for the competitions to follow.<\/p>\n

The event was attended by Departmental Stakeholders, South African Police Service (SAPS) and Community Policing Forums, Department of Correctional Service, Department of Education, ABSA, Eyes of the Nation, Road Safety Ambassadors, Teachers and learners from all participating schools. Their presence underscored the importance of partnerships in advancing community safety and amplifying youth voices. It highlighted the department\u2019s commitment to promoting community safety through learners engagement.<\/p>\n

Participating Schools were Sethwethwa Senior Secondary School, Sechichi Secondary School, Reholegile High School, Maroba Secondary School, Kgakoa Secondary School, and Seshego High School all took part.<\/p>\n

Learners debated on pressing crime prevention and awareness topics, demonstrating sharp research and presentation skills. The motions were \u201cAwareness campaigns are more effective than law enforcement in combating human trafficking\u201d_ and \u201cCultural practices are the main driver of gender-based violence.\u201d Teams argued both for and against each topic. The debates proved insightful and informative, raising awareness of crime-related issues in our communities.<\/p>\n

The competition was a resounding success and <\/p>\n

produced the top five learners who will<\/p>\n

represent Capricorn District at the<\/p>\n

Community Safety Provincial Debate <\/p>\n

Competition in August 2026:<\/p>\n

1. Palesa Koopedi – Sethwethwa Senior<\/p>\n

Secondary School <\/p>\n

2. Retang Thamaga – Reholegile High School <\/p>\n

3. Ofentse Sethakgwe – Kgakoa Secondary<\/p>\n

School <\/p>\n

4. Tshiamo Ledwaba – Sethwethwa Senior<\/p>\n

Secondary School <\/p>\n

5. Michael Semenya – Kgakoa Secondary<\/p>\n

School <\/p>\n

The next district competitions will be held as <\/p>\n

follows:<\/p>\n

Sekhukhune District: 9 May 2026<\/p>\n

Vhembe District: 23 May 2026<\/p>\n

Waterberg District: 30 May 2026<\/p>\n

Mopani District: 06 June 2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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