The Royal Eswatini Police Service (REPS), through its Chaplaincy unit, held a Police Sunday Service at the Church of God Phocweni branch on Sunday.
The theme for the service was ‘𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙃𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙨’
The event was attended by police officers, including National Commissioner of Police Vusie Masango.
In his address, Masango expressed gratitude to Pastor Manana and his elders for inviting the police service to participate in the spiritual gathering. 
He emphasised the vital role that churches play in fostering faith and spiritual growth. He stated that churches are where hearts are tested by God, while shaping humans’ moral and ethical values.
Speaking on behalf of the National Commissioner, Deputy National Commissioner of Police Simangele Motsa addressed the congregation on issues of crime and community safety.
Motsa highlighted that combating crime is a collective effort that cannot be undertaken by the police alone. She said it requires cooperation, mutual understanding and a shared commitment among community members, religious institutions and the police to build peaceful and safe communities.
She outlined several pressing issues affecting Matsapha and surrounding areas. These include housebreaking, theft, robbery, gender-based violence and road traffic accidents.
Motsa urged the church to continue playing an active role in the fight against these crimes. She emphasised the importance of preaching values such as honesty, integrity, peace and personal responsibility.
She further appealed to the church to support victims of crime, mentor young people and encourage community members to report criminal activities and cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities.
On child protection, Motsa stressed the critical role that parents and guardians have in safeguarding children.
She called for proper supervision and protection of children, especially in light of the increasing reports of missing children and children who are later found.
She encouraged the church to join in efforts to promote a safe environment for all children and community members.
The spiritual component of the service was led by Chief Chaplain Inspector Makhanya.
He shared a message from the Word of God, taking his scripture from Psalms 127:1.
The Police Sunday Service is part of the Royal Eswatini Police Service’s engagement with faith-based institutions.
According to statements made during the service, the police view such engagements as platforms to reinforce moral values and to mobilise community support in crime prevention.
In her remarks, Motsa reiterated that crime prevention cannot be achieved by law enforcement alone.
She said community members and religious institutions have a responsibility to work with the police in addressing social ills.
She noted that values taught in churches, such as honesty and integrity, contribute to reducing incidents such as theft, housebreaking, and robbery.
She added that preaching peace and personal responsibility can also assist in addressing gender-based violence and road traffic accidents.
Regarding the issue of missing children, Motsa said the increase in reports requires heightened vigilance from parents, guardians and the community.
She said proper supervision remains key to protecting children and that the church can assist by raising awareness and supporting families.
Masango, in his address, commended the Church of God Phocweni Branch for opening its doors to the police service.
He said the partnership between the police and the church is important in promoting faith and ethical conduct in society.
Chief Chaplain Inspector Makhanya, in delivering the scripture from Psalms 127:1, aligned the message with the service theme on God’s role in building and watching over what He builds.
