With less than a month to December, police spokesperson, Olebogeng Tawana, urges members of the public to be cautious when in public spaces. 

He says shopping malls are starting to be more populated and he appeals to those who will be shopping, as well as stokvel members, to be extra vigilant. Tawana says whilst there will be more police visibility, he nevertheless appeals to parents and guardians to ensure that they know the whereabouts of their children.

Tawana's appeal comes just a day after the police in the province confirmed that they have opened an inquest docket following the drowning of an 8-year-old in overflowing sewage water.

The young girl drowned at the Riemvasmaak at Griekwastad. Preliminary investigations by the police indicated that the girl was playing near the sewage water when she slipped and drowned.

Tawana appeals to communities across the province to all be more cautious.

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