IN CONVESARTION WITH MS TIDIMALO CHUENE
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As South Africa marks Women’s Month 2025, female law enforcement officers in Limpopo are taking the lead in road safety and community outreach, showcasing the power of women in a traditionally male-dominated field. Their work highlights not only strides in gender representation but also encourages young girls to consider careers in law enforcement.
The month-long women-led road safety operation, launched on 5 August 2025, ties into the national theme: “Building Resilient Economies for All.” These dedicated officers are not just enforcing traffic laws—they are actively saving lives and helping reduce the R142 billion annual cost of road crashes to the South African economy.
Since the start of the operation, women officers have spearheaded high-impact roadblocks across Limpopo:
• Capricorn District:
o D1200 Broekman Road: 572 vehicles checked, 39 summons issued.
o R521 Willie Becker Road: 587 vehicles checked, 37 summons issued, and 7 vehicles impounded.
• Sekhukhune District:
o R37 at Riba Cross: 382 vehicles stopped, 74 summons issued—including 12 for speeding—and 11 vehicles impounded.
Beyond traffic enforcement, these women are reaching out to uplift vulnerable communities. At the Dilokong Protective Workshop for persons with disabilities in Moroke village, officers hosted road safety education sessions, promoting traffic rule compliance and raising awareness among residents.
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mme Susana Violet Mathye, applauded the initiative:
“We commend the women in law enforcement for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and fostering a culture of responsible driving. Their efforts not only mitigate the economic and human costs of road crashes but also serve as powerful inspiration for young girls who aspire to lead and serve their communities.”
Through this bold campaign, Limpopo’s women in uniform are proving that greater inclusion in law enforcement leads to stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.
As South Africa marks Women’s Month 2025, female law enforcement officers in Limpopo are taking the lead in road safety and community outreach, showcasing the power of women in a traditionally male-dominated field. Their work highlights not only strides in gender representation but also encourages young girls to consider careers in law enforcement.
The month-long women-led road safety operation, launched on 5 August 2025, ties into the national theme: “Building Resilient Economies for All.” These dedicated officers are not just enforcing traffic laws—they are actively saving lives and helping reduce the R142 billion annual cost of road crashes to the South African economy.
Since the start of the operation, women officers have spearheaded high-impact roadblocks across Limpopo:
• Capricorn District:
o D1200 Broekman Road: 572 vehicles checked, 39 summons issued.
o R521 Willie Becker Road: 587 vehicles checked, 37 summons issued, and 7 vehicles impounded.
• Sekhukhune District:
o R37 at Riba Cross: 382 vehicles stopped, 74 summons issued—including 12 for speeding—and 11 vehicles impounded.
Beyond traffic enforcement, these women are reaching out to uplift vulnerable communities. At the Dilokong Protective Workshop for persons with disabilities in Moroke village, officers hosted road safety education sessions, promoting traffic rule compliance and raising awareness among residents.
Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mme Susana Violet Mathye, applauded the initiative:
“We commend the women in law enforcement for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and fostering a culture of responsible driving. Their efforts not only mitigate the economic and human costs of road crashes but also serve as powerful inspiration for young girls who aspire to lead and serve their communities.”
Through this bold campaign, Limpopo’s women in uniform are proving that greater inclusion in law enforcement leads to stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.