AfriForum’s safety structures in Glencoe, Hluhluwe, Paulpietersburg and Vryheid onJuly 20, together with community safety structures in Ladysmith, Melmoth, Howick and Newcastle participated in a national mass patrol.

In Glencoe,  one of the smallest towns that took part, there was the most people out on a patrol – 79 with 49 vehicles, reported Douglas Lees of the Glencoe Neighbourhood Watch.
“There was great support from the SAPS with four  vehicles and about eight members. Seven Seas restaurant opened their doors to hand out soup and coffee to the people who  participated to keep all warm.

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Glencoe residents make a stand against crime 

Ín total, more than 1 350 km were covered during this patrol. Two incidents were handled successfully in cooperation with the SAPS. During one of these incidents illegal cigarettes with a street value of R250 000 were confiscated in Hluhluwe.

“AfriForum is launching these national patrols to improve visibility and cooperation, as well as to ensure the safety of our communities,” says David Olivier, AfriForum’s Safety Coordinator for the central region.

“AfriForum is making a plea to communities to become involved and start prioritising their safety themselves. We cannot rely on the state alone to take care of our safety. Become involved at any safety institution in your area and become part of the solution,” says Eugene van Aswegen, AfriForum’s Provincial Coordinator for KwaZulu Natal.