Johannesburg: SiltaNews – News Desk
By: Anita Bosman
In the heart of Stilfontein, a small town in South Africa, the local police station recently became more than just a place of duty. For one day, it transformed into a gathering ground where faith leaders, civic figures, and police officers stood shoulder to shoulder in a show of unity and encouragement.
The event, hosted at the invitation of Colonel Senwedi, opened with his welcoming remarks before he handed the platform to Bishops Setshedi – the speaker of the day, Bishop Nkomo – the chairperson of the Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum, and Pastor Dwayi – who joined in leading the event, and led prayers and hymns that filled the hall with a sense of shared purpose.
Among the attendees, we were joined by Motlagomang is the Community Policing Forum Deputy Chair, and Dr. Valentia – the resident Chaplain, who was invited by the forum leaders. Uniformed police officials were also present, many of them visibly moved by the recognition and solidarity.
The atmosphere blended formality with warmth: the sound of hymns intertwined with conversations between residents and officers, creating a vivid reminder that fighting crime is not the responsibility of the police alone, but a collective mission.
The gathering closed with a message of gratitude and resolve: that unity between police and community is not merely an obligation, but a choice born of genuine commitment to a safer, more hopeful future.