GEORGE NEWSFLASH - Police members in the Eden cluster took some time off their busy schedules to take part in the police's physical fitness maintenance programme.

On Wednesday 19 July the women and men in blue got rid of that little layer of winter fat at the Pacaltsdorp sports grounds, taking part in various physical exercises. 

The event started with a 1,6km walk, which was followed by various sports activities such as soccer, rugby and netball.

Thembalethu police communications officer, Capt Dumile Gwavu, said this fitness programme is very important for the police as they need to be physically fit when dealing with criminals on the streets.

Capt Dumile Gwavu (left) and Thembalethu police station Acting Commander Lieut-Col Eric Julies also took part in the fitness programme.

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