25-06-2025
Phola SAPS scores goals against crime in thrilling soccer matches
Crime remains a huge concern in Phola.
Phola SAPS recognised that the solution lies in awareness and proactive community-based interventions.
One such powerful tool is 'sport against crime', and during Youth Month, the police engaged the community in Phola in various such initiatives.
'Sport provides a safe environment where the young people can expend energy, develop physical skills, and learn valuable life skills. By engaging through sport, we offer a positive alternative to a destructive criminal path,' said Sergeant Thabang Ntuli, Phola SAPS spokesperson.
Events like 'sport against crime' bring people together, nurturing stronger community bonds, instilling discipline, teamwork, and a sense of belonging that can steer the younger generation on a path of success.
Ntuli said that when the youth is involved in positive activities, it often encourages parents and other community members to become more invested in their well-being and the overall safety of their neighbourhoods.
Residents in Phola often face socio-economic challenges like poverty, inequality, unemployment, and access to resources and which are huge crime contributors.
Ntuli believes that providing sports programmes like 'sport against crime' is a strong empowerment tool for the youth to make positive choices, develop their potential, and contribute constructively to society.
Ntuli himself scored two magnificent goals during their game.
He thanked all the sponsors who made this day possible.
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