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The Ministry of Police and South African Police Service (SAPS) management will on Wednesday, 20 December descend to Ladybrand for the annual countrywide Festive Season Inspection Roadshow in the Free State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visit forms part of efforts by the police to channel resources to areas where they are most needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festive season policing interventions which are running parallel with high density Operation Shanela are enabling the police to decisively deal with crime and any security threat this holiday season and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ministry together with the SAPS management team from national and the province, led by National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola and the Free State Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Baile Motswenyane will assess the effectiveness of the SAPS\u2019 Safer Festive Season operational plans put in place, to ensure the well-being and safety of all residents and tourists in the country, during the holiday period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Free State leg of the Roadshow will include visits to areas of business, entertainment and leisure as well as police operations in high crime areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Time: 10:00-11:30 \u2013
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??VISIT TO LADYBRAND CBD: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WALKABOUT \u2013 LADYBRAND CBD<\/p>\n

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Time: 12:30 \u2013 13:00 
??VISIT TO OPERATIONS <\/p>\n

PHASE FOUR:<\/strong>
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??MASERU PORT OF ENTRY: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND WALK ABOUT <\/p>\n

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