Radio Turf, the station that listens to the people, raise awareness about illegal mining live on air through Operation Vala Umgodi

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo

POLOKWANE – SAPS Limpopo TACJOC Communications and Liaison Officer, Sergeant Tsietsi Lamola, embarked on a radio awareness campaign about illegal mining and its environmental impact on the community.

On Monday 15 April 2024 at about 17:10 Sergeant Tsietsi Lamola participated in a radio interview at Radio Turf Studio, during a crime talk slot called “Ontome tsebe”, which aims to raise awareness on illegal mining. Sergeant Lamola was hosted by Mr Tshepho Mojaki in which the following fundamental issues were outlined

• Illegal Mining of minerals and sand;
• The negative impact of illegal mining and
• Multi-disciplinary high-density Operation Vala Umgodi.

The message flows with the theme “Stop Illegal Mining, If you see something, SAY something….. Illegal Mining is a crime!”

Listeners were encouraged to report illegal mining and any other criminal activities to the police by using Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or alternatively forward anonymous tip-off to MySAPSApp, or to report to the nearest Police Station.

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Sergeant Tsietsi Lamola
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082 451 7176

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