A high-visibility crime awareness campaign was held at the Sherwood Shopping Centre in Brakpan North on April 25, aimed at educating residents about common criminal activities and encouraging community involvement in crime prevention.

Brakpan SAPS social crime prevention and communications officer Constable Audrey Buthelezi, members of the Youth Crime Prevention Desk, CPF Sector 1 representatives, and private security companies including Secure Tech Security, CMS Security, Minatlou Protection Services and Graphite Security participated in the initiative, which was organised by CPF Sector 1 under the leadership of chairperson Simon Mabuse and committee members.

According to Buthelezi, the objective of the campaign was to caution the public about various criminal threats, provide practical safety tips, and encourage residents to join the fight against crime by becoming CPF members.

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Community members received informative pamphlets containing crime prevention advice and alerts, with more than 100 pamphlets distributed.

The campaign also resulted in six new CPF members signing up.

Buthelezi engaged directly with residents, addressing concerns, providing clarity on reported issues, and directing individuals to relevant support services.

No criminal incidents were reported at the shopping centre during the campaign, and community members welcomed the visible presence of law enforcement and security personnel.