Police serve with soup kitchens

KNYSNA NEWS - Police in Knysna joined hands with the Knysna Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Knysna Municipality, Knysna Community Policing Forum, Neighbourhood Watch structures and the Senior Citizens Desk in celebrating Nelson Mandela Day with 67 minutes given to a worthy course.

"The role players interacted with visitors to the medical facility at the Knysna Community Day Centre and Khayalethu Clinic where they also handed soup to those in attendance," said Southern Cape police spokesperson Sgt Chris Spies.

"Sector commanders also used the opportunity to engage with the community with the distribution of pamphlets on gender-based violence as well as pertinent issues affecting the communities."

The Rural Sector Team also embarked on an outreach in Rheenendal in conjunction with DCS and four soup kitchens at the entrance to Rheenendal.

"The 67 minutes included engagements by the Rural Sector Commander, WO Hugo Beukes, performances by local youth and the handing out of soup by the officers. Organisers of the event hailed the contribution by the Knysna Primary School which fundraised to contribute to the memorable event."

Knysna Police Station management thanked all involved for their contribution to ensure that the fight against poverty continues.

"Their message to promote peace, reconciliation and cultural diversity was also spread in different communities on the special day."

Sector 4 Commander Sergeant Abraham Zondeka hands out pamphlets to the public.