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Breaking Barriers on Horseback: Sergeant Jonker’s Journey of Dedication and Craft

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Sergeant Vernadene Jonker is a strong and skilled member of South Africa’s mounted police, who rides horses, cares for them, and even shoes their hooves. She breaks barriers as a woman in a tough, maledominated job, showing courage and dedication every day. Jonker’s love for horses and hard work shines through as she trains, cares for, and leads horses on patrols and ceremonies. Her story inspires young people, proving that with passion and skill, anyone can overcome challenges and make a difference.

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Breaking Barriers: Women at the Helm of Road Safety in the Western Cape

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Women in the Western Cape are changing road safety by leading with both strength and kindness. They don’t just enforce the law they educate drivers, listen, and build trust with the community. These female officers inspire others by showing that keeping roads safe is about teamwork and understanding, not just rules. Their work is making the streets safer and opening doors for more women to lead in traffic enforcement.

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Operation Basadi: Women Leading Change in Kraaifontein

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Operation Basadi is a womenled police project in Kraaifontein that blends law enforcement with care and support for the community. On a busy day, officers and volunteers searched hundreds of bags and vehicles, caught criminals, and shared safety tips with residents. Beyond enforcing laws, they helped people facing violence and built strong trust with the neighborhood. This operation shows how teamwork and kindness can make neighborhoods safer and bring people closer together. It’s a bright new way of policing where women lead with both strength and heart.