ON Monday, August 31, Matatiele SAPS hosted a Women’s Month event dedicated to honouring and empowering women.

The 62 female employees were celebrated during the ceremony, dressed in refined, vintage-style attire for a tailored empowerment programme.

This opening session was spearheaded by the Employee Health and Wellness component, which led to insightful workshops focused on personal growth, mental health resilience, financial literacy and career advancement within the SAPS hierarchy.

Beyond formal presentations, the session provided an open, trusting platform for the women to express themselves freely, share firsthand experiences about navigating the challenges of policing and strengthen their networks of mutual support.

Transitioning into the afternoon, the second phase featured a gesture of gratitude organised entirely by male officers from Matatiele SAPS alongside regional specialised units, including the Stock Theft Unit and Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS).

Operating under the central theme, “Appreciate a Woman in the Workplace”, the male colleagues assumed full responsibility for hosting, cooking and preparing a traditional braai.

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