Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni plants tree for peace in Manenberg
Tree planting at Manenberg Police Station where Minister of Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni was present together with the station commander, Brigadier Jayce Naidoo.
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Minister of Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has carried out a symbolic tree planting session in Manenberg, which forms part of peace and growth for the community and its police officers. The station commander of Manenberg Police Station, Brigadier Jayce Naidoo, was part of the event, including many other role players.
Minister Ntshavheni, who is responsible for Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Brand South Africa, State Security, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), and the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), planted a tree at the Manenberg Police Station, a living symbol of peace, resilience, and growth.
According to the Manenberg Police Station spokesperson, Captain Ian Bennett, the piece of ground will now become their peace garden. “The event marked a historic day for the Manenberg policing precinct and the police station,” said Bennett. “The Minister hit the ground in a “Love Your Street” during a cleaning campaign, a mission beautifying an area that is riddled with social ills, Tambo Village, where the Minister’s presence was warmly welcomed. Armed with blue bags, her team visibly picked up every piece of paper lying on the ground. Her patience and sincerity stand out. She made time to listen to people, made no promises, but her presence was overwhelmingly calming.
Tree planting at Manenberg Police Station where Minister of Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni was present together with the station commander, Brigadier Jayce Naidoo.
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“SAPS management stood in awe as she greeted staff, and we expressed our humbled gratitude. This gesture is a moral booster and a reminder of the government’s commitment to supporting law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.” Naidoo added that her humanity towards others has inspired the dedicated police officers at the station. “Minister Ntshavheni is a true people’s person. Her act of planting a tree honours our members and inspires us to continue working tirelessly to restore safety and dignity in Manenberg,” said Brigadier Naidoo.
“The Minister’s visit brought renewed hope to the area, reinforcing efforts to clean and uplift the community. Her message of human love and solidarity resonated in the planting of this tree for peace, reminding us that positive change is possible in an all-government and all-society approach. Governments and communities must work hand in hand. The tree of peace now stands as a lasting symbol of commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more united Manenberg and hope for communities across South Africa.”