Kellerman, who is also the chairperson of the Phalaborwa Community Policing Forum (CPF), was involved in accident in May this year on his way to attend to an emergency. His car insurance refused to pay for the damage because he was attending to an emergency. The total damage to the vehicle is estimated at around R140 000. “It is painful not to be able to do what I love, which is helping people in need or in vulnerable situations because of not having transport to reach out to them.

“I continue to pay my monthly insurance installments, but they can’t pay for the damage,” he said. He said a number of residents and business owners are helping to pay for certain parts of the car, but there is a lot of money outstanding that is needed to completely repair the car,” he explained. Kellerman has a full-time job during the day, working as a safety and security manager; at night he assists with emergencies ranging from fires, medical problems, accidents, and crime-related matters.

He is also a qualified firefighter and a basic life supporter. Contact him on 084 226 6000.