“All the criminals must watch out, we are coming for them and we will be harsh,” says General Khombomini Maggy Mathebula. General mathebula is not new to the police department, her experience goes back to 1988 when she was just starting in the Soweto Flying Squad. She then moved to Tzaneen for 5 years. She them moved up the ranks and became the station Commander at Divelskloof (Modjadjieskloof) Police station.
In 2005 she was made the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Mopani district, in two months time her skills where needed in Mesina as she was transferred there as the Crime Prevention Coordinator. In 2008 she became the Limpopo Provincial head of the Crime Prevention Office. After a good two year service to the people of Limpopo, she then moved to the Western Cape as the Major General of the Vuster Cluster Commander Office.
General Mathebula is not a stranger to Tzaneen; she is a local girl, born in Mametwa just outside Tzaneen. She doesn’t bring changes, but she has identified key problems in the area. General Mathebula says that she will be focusing more on rape issues especially focusing more on Ritivi police station and the Bolobedu Police Station. “My aim is to make sure that rape cases are dealt with, especially when it comes to young children” explains General Mathebula.
“I would like to see the streets safe for all and also to ensure that the police of this area provide good service to the people.” Not only does she preach safe streets but she also believes that the community should also play a role in making sure that service delivery is that of excellence. She hopes that the community will help the police in ensuring that the area is safe by communicating with the police.
“To the youth, you should know that you live once and every moment comes once, do not misuse your opportunities by giving in to crime. Even though you might be educated a criminal record can ruin your chances of becoming a successful generation.” The youth that are interested in helping not only the police but the community with crime prevention issues are welcome to go to their nearest police station, and ask for the crime prevention officer for more information.
In the past few years the police department has made good relationships with other departments, General Mathebula hopes that the relationships will not only remain the same but also grow. General Mathebula edges the public to call her +27 (0) 82 499 1969 if they are not able to get any help from the police.
