The Rensburg CPF and the Heidelberg SAPS hosted a meeting with residents and law enforcement on April 22.
The community met the new Heidelberg SAPS station commander, Colonel Makgora Paul Selota, and discussed safety and co-operation.
The new Sector 3 commander, Constable Mhhlori Walter Shivambu, also met the residents. Shivambu took over the reins from Constable Yolandi Daschner.
Jurie Oosthuizen, the Bersig CPF co-ordinator, shared strategies to help reduce crime.
• Crime prevention does not stop. It is an everyday occurrence;
• Create street communities with active WhatsApp groups;
• Do not put out refuse bags the night before collection. Criminals use that time to scout for vulnerable properties;
• More patrollers are needed. The more people involved, the stronger the crime prevention efforts;
Selota said residents must know their neighbours, understand routines and be alert.
The SAPS is still monitoring and processing the fingerprints of homeless people who might be linked to crime.
Report criminal activities to the SAPS to ensure they can follow up and stop criminal activities.
Important numbers:
Selota: 071 111 8133
Lieutenant Colonel Nkabinde: 082 461 2505;
Lieutenant Colonel Hlongwane (detective branch head): 082 319 9378;
SAPS relief commander: 071 675 7293.
Any overgrown stands or public areas must be reported to the Lesedi Customer Care on 016 466 1901.
