In a continued effort to combat crime and build trust, Carletonville Police met with members of the Khutsong Ext 5 community on September 3 at the local library.

The engagement was part of the station’s ongoing social crime prevention programme, spearheaded by Sergeant Thabo Mathebula, domestic violence and social crime prevention coordinator at Carletonville SAPS.

Also present were:

• Lieutenant-Colonel Mzana of Visible Policing

• Sector Manager Constable Nabo Modise

• CPF patrollers, street committee members

• Ward Councillor Ali Motsumi

The meeting, which started at 17:00, focused on addressing key concerns around local crime trends and strengthening collaboration between the police and residents.

“The purpose of the meeting was to discuss crime in the area,” said Sergeant Mathebula.

Key issues and action points

During the session, police urged residents to report criminal activity promptly—even if they suspect it is about to occur. Officers stressed that early reporting is essential in preventing crimes and supporting police efforts.

Constable Modise called on the community to:

• Recruit more patrollers, especially men

• Verify the identity of new tenants before renting out property

• Monitor community WhatsApp groups and verify new members before adding them

He warned that criminals often use fake or no identification to rent properties and operate undetected within the community.

Reporting crime

Residents were reminded of several channels available for reporting crime:

• Carletonville SAPS: 018 787 9316

• Relief Commander: 071 675 7200

• MySAPS App (free to download)

• Anonymous SMS line: 32211

The police expressed appreciation for ongoing support from CPF members and street committees and encouraged all residents to take an active role in community safety.