The opening of this police station is but phase one of the project of over 56 million Rand that was allocated through the RDP to build police stations in Orange Far, Eldorado Park, Diepkloof. Construction is already underway in the other three and we are fast - tracking so that it can start soon in Alexander as well. This is clear testimony of the government commitment to deliver the much - needed safety and security for all. Gone are the days when the resources of the government were only accessed by a minority. We are committed to making sure that all races, social classes and strata are provided with equal and maximum safety and security.
Crime constitutes one of the main obstacles to reconstruction and development.
It is in fact beginning to threaten our very social fabric. MC, it is our sincere belief and hope that the building of this station will lead to crime reduction in this area and the neighbourhood particularly serious crimes like rape, murder robberies etc. which are currently affecting the entire community. Let me take this opportunity to congratulate the two police officials who foiled an attempted cash in transit heist in Modderfontein yesterday. This new police station has to foster a spirit that emulates such brave actions against criminals. As the first station to be build under the democratic government in the province, this places a huge and historic responsibility of having to blaze the trail in ensuring that crime, especially serious ones like murder, rape, hijackings, etc. are brought down as a matter or urgency.