The SAPS members from Belmont Police Station went the extra mile to assist an 8 year old girl obtain her birth certificate and a new home as well as enrolment in a school for the first time.
Warrant Officer Glenda Qashu, Sergeant Lawrence Mogorane and Constable Larato Makapela from the Belmont Visible Policing and Social Crime Prevention units met the child on 16 March 2024, who was residing with her grandparents on a farm near Belmont.
With the help from several Government departments, including the Department of Health, Social Development, Department of Education, Home Affairs and SASSA in Douglas, the members assisted to obtain a birth certificate for the young girl and secure placement at a school in Hopetown for the 2025 school year.
The child is currently residing with her aunt in Hopetown.
The members accompanied the child when she went to school for the first time on Monday, 10 February 2025, in Hopetown.
A local hair salon spoiled her with a new hairstyle while the SAPS members purchased the school uniform and school supplies she needed to start her schooling career.
The SAPS Management applauded the members from Belmont SAPS for their noble gesture in responding to the need, going beyond their call of duty and commended all the relevant role-players for assisting in the betterment of the life and future of the young girl.
The Belmont SAPS will continue to monitor her well-being and progress at school.
