From volunteering to becoming a fully-fledged crime prevention warden, this is the inspiring story of one Boipatong-born man wanting to make a difference in his community.
JOHANNESBURG - A dream has come true for Boipatong-born Tseko Mahlatsi, who became the unofficial face of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's crime prevention wardens.
Amongst those who paraded was 34-year-old Mahlatsi, a young man from the small township in the Vaal/Sedibeng area. Before joining the crime prevention wardens, Mahlatsi was a volunteer at the Boipatong Police Station at the youth crime prevention desk. "When the opportunity arose, I took it for granted. But I did apply... I was so happy when the Department of Community Safety called me to say you are going to meet with the premier."For Mahlatsi, who struggles with his weight, this seemed like a mammoth task. Along with those selected in his area, Mahlatsi would have to undergo training at the Vaal Showgrounds, in Vereeniging.But for Mahlatsi, this soon became the opportunity of a lifetime.
At the pass-out parade, the crime prevention wardens had to give an oath to protect the people of Gauteng. In the presence of the premier, MEC's and other senior government officials, Mahlatsi and thousands of other graduates swore to keep the province of Gauteng crime-free. Mahlatsi is now one of 37 crime prevention wardens patrolling the streets of the Boipatong community. His typical day starts when he reports to the Boipatong Police Station.
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