SAPS launch festive season safety campaign in Mpumalanga

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched its national Safer Festive Season Operations in KaBokweni, near White River, Mpumalanga.

The plan entails intensified policing operations aimed at enhancing visibility, preventing and combating crime and ensuring the safety and security of communities during the festive season.

Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale and SAPS Acting National Commissioner Puleng Dimpane, as well as provincial police commissioners, were present.

There will be more boots on the ground during the upcoming festive season.

Over 3 000 new vehicles will be added as the country wages war against criminals.

Police have intensified operations to fight crime across the country.

Police will also be deployed in high risk areas such as tourist destinations. #sapsHQ [WATCH: SAFER FESTIVE SEASON LAUNCH] The South African Police Service (SAPS) is launching the #SaferFestiveSeason in Kwabokweni, Mpumalanga province.

The #SAPS has various units to combat different types of crime.

The displays from three units captivated the enchanted crowd.

First up was the Tactical Response Team (TRT), affectionately known as “Amabherethe” loosely translated as “berets” since they wear berets and are known for their tactical approach when attending to crime scenes.

These operators are specially trained and in this display, they demonstrate how a takedown of ATM bombing suspects is conducted.

Public Order Policing also demonstrated their crowd management skills in how they handle protesters.

Our K9 unit also demonstrated how well-trained our four-legged paw enforcement members are at sniffing out various items to help in the fight against crime. #PartnershipPolicing #PoliceVisibility #CrimePrevention #CommunityPolicing #SaferCommunities ST — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 12, 2026 Acting National Police Commissioner Puleng Dimpane called on communities to assist the police protect the country from criminals.

“Our success would be measured by lives we have protected, crimes prevented to those intending to exploit and disrupt the festive season.