JMPD to patrol the streets of Braamfontein in bid to curb crime

JMPD to patrol the streets of Braamfontein in bid to curb crime

by | Feb 4, 2021

The Wits SRC is looking into tightening student safety measures in Braamfontein.

Wits University students have been complaining about the surge of crime in the area, saying it is mainly targeted at them.

Wits SRC President, Mpendulo Mfeka, says they have had talks with the City of Johannesburg over the matter and they have agreed to deploy JMPD officers to patrol the area.

Mfeka says plans for the establishment of a police station in the area are also afoot.


Students have reacted with mixed views over the news.

While they all welcome it – some are sceptical that the officers will patrol the streets of Braamfontein for long.

They say the City did deploy officers in 2018 and they later vanished into thin air.

Limpopo premier’s bursary fund gets R200 000 cash boost

Limpopo premier’s bursary fund gets R200 000 cash boost

by | Nov 19, 2020

The Limpopo Championship, in partnership with the provincial Tourism Agency, has donated R200 000 to the Limpopo Premier’s Bursary Trust fund.

The fund was established in 2002 and has so far helped at least 328 beneficiaries.

 Premier Stan Mathabatha accepted the donation on Wednesday from the Limpopo Tourism Agency Board Chairperson, Andrew Dipela.

Economic Development MEC Thabo Mokone and the bursary fund’s chairperson, Koko Khumalo, accompanied the Premier.

The 2021 applications are open. Needy students are encouraged to visit the number 41 Church Street, second floor or call Ms Ntotole Matlakala on 015 287 6237 for the application form.