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The Kokomeng Police Station was burned down by local residents residing both in Molelema and Kokomeng villages in April last year in frustration with the poor services being delivered.

Following an oversight inspection in Taung, conducted by one of the top 3 Opposition Parties, The Democratic Alliance (DA), in the North West Province, confirmed that there is no police station to service and protect twelve villages which include Kokomeng and Molelema that have a combined population of at least 22 742 people.

The party intends to write to the Police Minister, Bheki Cele, in request to ensure that the SAPS establish a temporary satellite police station in the area and prioritise the refurbishment of a permanent station that is well-equipped, well-resourced and staffed with properly trained police officers.

“According to the community, the police station was nothing but a white elephant which operated like a tuck shop, opening at 07:00 and closing at 16:00, and on some days not opening at all.” Said DA Constituency Head, Greater Taung Local Municipality, Sello Seitlholo.

According to Seitlholo, the dysfunctionality of the police station is evident in that the police were even unable to protect their own station in the face of the community’s frustration. “It is regrettable that some community members in their frustration destroyed police infrastructure, leaving thousands of innocent community members without effective policing. It is also unfathomable that the ANC-government has failed to rectify the situation.” Seitlholo further said.

-The VIP Team

-DA NW Media

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