Festive ‘lala vuka’ saved youth’s lives – Marathe

Reflecting on Operation Pabalesego II’s key achievements, including its impact on crime trends, public safety, and community confidence, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said the extended liquor operating hours played a positive role in discouraging drink-driving, particularly amongst the youth. The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis.

Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for…