Neighbourhood Watch returns the generosity

Last Friday, the Vryheid Herald accompanied Vryheid Neighbourhood Watch chairman, André Rheder, as he popped in to the offices of some sponsors, with gifts in hand and bearing specially printed certificates of appreciation, to thank each sponsor for their loyal support.

June 19, 2019

Vryheid Herald 1 minute read

Bert-Jan Willemse accepts a gift and certificate of appreciation from Vryheid Neighbourhood Watch chairman, André Rheder.

Vryheid Neighbourhood Watch is an organisation made up of community members who care about the safety of their town.

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In 2013, these members of the community joined forces to fight crime, by setting up a crime-fighting watch to ensure the safety and security of friends, family and fellow Vryheid residents.
Their free time is dedicated to patrols and observation.

Cathy de Beer accepts a gift and certificate from André Rheder, on behalf of her employer.

Over the years, the organisation has gone from strength to strength and, with the support of local businesses and individuals who donate regularly, Vryheid Neighbourhood Watch has come to a point where it felt it necessary to give something back.

Rupert van Heerden accepts a token of appreciation from André Rheder.

In particular, members wanted to thank sponsors who helped keep the watch afloat in trying financial times.
Last Friday, the Vryheid Herald accompanied Vryheid Neighbourhood Watch chairman, André Rheder, as he popped in to the offices of some sponsors, with gifts in hand and bearing specially printed certificates of appreciation, to thank each sponsor for their loyal support.

André Rheder hands over a token of appreciation to Jzanné Ferreira and El-Roy Riley.

“We are very grateful to each person who contributes to the successful running of the Neighbourhood Watch,” stated Rheder. “We thank you for your support and loyalty to our goal of keeping our community safe.”