Two new units of the South African police service (SAPS) have been established to help fight crime and improve safety in Gauteng communities.
The new units were announced on Friday.
Police say the units will help increase police presence in areas where there is high crime.
They will also help officers respond faster to serious crimes.
Gauteng is one of the busiest provinces in South Africa.It iqncludes large cities such as johannesburg and Pretoria.
Crime has been a major concern for residents as many people live and work there.
Police officials believe that the new SAPS units will help strengthen crime fighting and improve cooperation between law enforcement agencies.
In a previous event, members of SAPS stood at attention during an Integrated Law Enforcement parade near the Nasrec Expo centre in Johannesburg.
Events like this show the readiness of police officers to protect communities.Authorities say the new units will work with other law enforcement agencies and communities to prevent crime.
Residents are encouraged to work with police and report any criminal activities.
The establishment of the new units shows the government’s effort to improve safety and reduce crime in Gauteng.
Sub-Editor : Sekgala Mokgadi
