Buffalo City law enforcement agencies open the women’s month with a high note on Friday 01 August 2025.

Different stakeholders like provincial traffic, South African Police Service (VCIU, and stock theft units), liquor board and immigration officials conducted a road on N2 road as part of many operation during this August month. The East London Station Commander Brigadier Zanele Baninzi led the operation and it had a positive impact as the motorists were pleased to see the female officials in full force in ensuring safety to all citizens.

Several vehicles were stopped, searched and Traffic fines were issued to the total amount of R42 100, two illegal immigrants were arrested, and a firearm (replica) was confiscated from the motorist, as it could be used to commit a crime.

As part of our daily duties, the team enhanced a high visibility conducting Stop and search as part of crime prevention duties.

Brigadier Baninzi applauded the members for their dedication to conduct the operation and open the women’s month with a big mark. “This is our month as females let’s show the community what we are capable of and serve them in a professional, dignified manner and protect them, ” Brig Baninzi concluded.