According to SAPS: South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District notes with profound sadness, the recent loss of five lives in three separate culpable homicide incidents within the district.
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, at approximately 09:00, community members across the Namakwa District gathered at various town entrances in a coordinated prayer initiative to promote road safety and honour the memory of the deceased.
Participants were dressed in black as a symbol of mourning and remembrance(those who lost their lives).
SAPS further highlighted: The gathering served as a unified call for greater responsibility and heightened awareness among all road users. The tragic incidents have deeply affected families and communities within the district.
Personnel from the Namakwa District Commissioner’s office were joined by Station Commanders, SAPS members, Radio NFM, the Traffic Department, community leaders, church representatives, Community Policing Forum (CPF) structures, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Development, the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Blue Patrollers, emergency medical services, and various non-governmental organisations in support of the initiative.
The South African Police Service, in collaboration with the Traffic Department and other relevant stakeholders, will continue to intensify the enforcement of road traffic legislation and conduct ongoing operations aimed at enhancing road safety throughout the Namakwa District.
Brigadier Schalk Andrews emphasised that road safety remains a shared responsibility and called upon all motorists, pedestrians, and community members to exercise caution, comply with traffic regulations, and prioritise the preservation of human life.
He further expressed appreciation to all stakeholders and community members for their unity and cooperation during this period of mourning.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
