Edenvale hosts Sports Against Crime event

The Edenvale SAPS and CPF Youth Crime Prevention Forum held their Sports Against Crime walk on September 22 at the Edenvale Sports Grounds.

Sgt Jacob Mashile, the social crime prevention co-ordinator for Edenvale SAPS and the organiser of the walk said they realised that the holidays are around the corner and decided to include the youth in order to keep them away from crime.

Mashile urged parents to encourage the youth to participate in sport as that will leave them with no time to get involved in criminal activities and drugs.

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“The 16 Days of Activism is coming up in November and I would like to see more young people get involved in that initiative. The turnout of the walk was positive and I am grateful to the community for taking part,” he said.

16 Days of Activism is an initiative that is aimed at fighting violence against women and children.

Mashile wants the youth to get involved in community projects and sport and crime prevention initiatives.

“Edenvale SAPS also has a Youth Desk and they can contact me or the Youth Desk chairperson, Megan Ricardi,” said Mashile.

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To join the Youth Desk, contact Mashile on 082 758 7300 or Megan on 084 058 0518.

Mashile thanked the Edenvale community for always participating in community initiatives.

“The community support makes such initiatives possible and it keeps us going,” said Mashile.

He also warned the community to keep safe as the festive season approaches.

“People must be vigilant all the time. If they are going away for the holidays they must not post the details on social media because you are giving criminals information about your whereabouts. Be vigilant when driving from the bank in case you are being followed and drive to the nearest police station if you suspect that you are being followed,” he said.

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He said people must not carry large sums of cash and must always use the 10111 number to call if they want to report a crime.

“People must use the 10111 number to report a crime and keep their reference numbers.

“Calls made to 10111 can be traced as they are recorded, unlike the sector numbers. It is easy for us to trace that particular call and see if a vehicle was dispatched and attended to the scene,” said Mashile.

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