Members of the police service in Kimberley, Northern Cape, went beyond their call of duty when they helped an 8-year-old girl obtain a new birth certificate and enrol her in a school for the first time.

The child was helped by Warrant Officer Glenda Qashu, Sergeant Lawrence Mogorane and Constable Larato Makapela from the Visible Policing and Social Crime Prevention Units at Belmont Police Station.

These dedicated police officers went the extra mile and assisted the child with a new home when it was discovered she lived with her grandparents on a farm near Belmont last March.

The police officers, armed with a new birth certificate secured placement for the girl at a school in Hopetown with the help of several local government departments in Douglas.

These included the Health Ministry, Social Development, Home Affairs, and the Department of Education.

The child is currently residing with her aunt in Hopetown.

Before embarking on her academic career, a local hair salon spoiled the child with a new hairstyle, while the police officers purchased stationery and uniform.

Not only did the SAPS members help the child, but they accompanied her on her first day at school on Monday in Hopetown.

SAPS spokesperson in the Northern Cape Lieutenant-Colonel Sergio Kock commended the police officers’ spirit of Ubuntu and their dedication in contributing towards the betterment of their community.

“The SAPS Management applauded the members from Belmont SAPS for their noble gesture in responding to the need, going beyond their call of duty, and commended all the relevant role-players for assisting in the betterment of the life and future of the young girl.

“The Belmont SAPS will continue to monitor her well-being and progress at school,” said Kock.

The Star

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