Domestic Watch details for February
SUN VALLEY – Domestic workers in Sun Valley will learn about electricity and cable theft in February’s Making A Difference domestic watch meeting.
By: Nkululeko Zilibokwe
According to Penny Steyn, the founder of Making A Difference (Mad) campaign, this month’s meeting will be attended by a high calibre of speakers, and the attendees will learn more about cable theft and what to look out for with strangers.
Steyn said, “My Mad people can so easily become victims, and believe me, these criminals stealing cables will kill to protect their stolen goods. But it is time to take back our streets and use the most incredible domestic army to do this. I am sure we will have a very dynamic impact on all with this lesson.”
These speakers come from the Community Anti-crime Network projects (Can) which is one of the foundations leveraging the emotions of communities by utilising SMS tip-offs about cable theft, illegal connections and potential risks in the area that could result in thefts.
These specialised speakers will add value to the lessons. The speakers at the event will be Caroline Mulumbu, information centre manager for Can; Phumudzo Manenzhe, Can manager; SABC analyst, Stan Ntombela; community liaison officer; and Dr Lamont, Can director and research analysis manager.
The Domestic Watch Crime Prevention Meeting in Sun Valley on 19 February will be held at 11am at La Fiorentina Champion and Bridle Pass roads.
Details: Penny Steyn; madpenny@absamail.co.za
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