The South African Police Service in the ZF Mgcawu district is actively involved in a youth development program initiated in 2021, targeting young offenders. The police say the aim of the program is to rehabilitate and empower these youths, enabling them to lead safer and more productive lives as community members. Sergeant Omphile Masegela, the spokesperson for the ZF Mgcawu police, provides further details:Insert - Masegela 1Sergeant Masegela says the program has identified nine young individuals for the current financial year and plans to include new participants annually. She mentions that they hold regular consultative sessions with these youths as part of the program's activities, to understand their needs and how they wish to improve their lives:Insert - Masegela 2Based on the challenges and needs identified by the program's participants, Masegela explains that the SAPS collaborates with all pertinent stakeholders, including the Department of Social Development and the Department of Education, to ensure that each youth receives ongoing support and assistance until they achieve personal stability.

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