Protecting older people from grant money crime in Waterval
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo recently held a session to discuss the main crime problems in the Waterval area. This meeting happened before a Crime Prevention Imbizo. A key issue that was brought up was that older people are often targeted when they take out their grant money. Many of them rely on this money to live.
Key details discussed by saps limpopo
- Date: September 19, 2025
- Location: Waterval policing area, Limpopo, South Africa
- Participants: The SAPS Limpopo entourage
- Event: A session held ahead of a Crime Prevention Imbizo
- Main Issue: Elderly individuals being targeted when withdrawing grant money
Summary of the story
The SAPS in Limpopo organised a meeting to talk about the crime challenges in Waterval before a Crime Prevention Imbizo. They pointed out that older people are often targeted when they withdraw their grant money, which many depend on. This is a big problem that needs to be addressed to protect vulnerable members of the community. For more details, you can check the original tweet from the SAPS.
Questions and answers
- What is an Imbizo?
An Imbizo is a meeting where people come together to discuss important issues and find solutions.
- Why are elderly people being targeted?
Elderly people are often seen as easy targets because they may be more vulnerable and less able to defend themselves.
- What is SAPS doing to address this issue?
SAPS is holding sessions and Crime Prevention Imbizos to identify and address crime challenges in the area, including the targeting of elderly people.
- Where is Waterval?
Waterval is a policing area in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
- When did this meeting take place?
This meeting took place on September 19, 2025.
- How can the community help?
The community can help by reporting suspicious activity, looking out for their elderly neighbours, and participating in community safety initiatives. More stories like this are available on City of Thohoyandou News.
