Join the Mamelodi CPF and make a difference
Our aim is to build a good working relationship with the community and the police.
Mamelodi residents have been invited to make a difference in their communities by joining the local community police forum (CPF).
“The CPF works with both the community and the police in fighting crime,” explained Mamelodi CPF chairperson Tebogo Mashigo.
Mashigo was elected as the new chairperson last year in March, however, the CPF could not hold any public meetings to discuss a way forward and plans in dealing with crime in the area because of the national lockdown.
However, he said he did not rest, as “I was always working behind the scenes towards a safer community”.
“Residents who are tired of crime within Mamelodi can make a difference in their street, block, sections or community sector by becoming the eyes and ears of the police,” said Mashigo.
The chairperson, with his deputy Tebogo Makgabudi and CPF secretary Lebogang Masango, encouraged community members to join them to ensure that their streets and homes were protected at all times.
“Of course, you don’t have to join to fight crime,” Mashigo told Rekord.
“You can help out by reporting any crimes in your area to the police.
“Once community members join forces and work together, Mamelodi can become a crime-free zone,” said Mashigo adding that they condemned mob justice and that the public must have faith in the police and as well as the justice system.
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He pleaded with the community members to always hand over arrested suspects to the police with evidence.
“This year, we will visit both the primary and secondary schools in Mamelodi to talk to the learners about different crimes,” he said.
He added that they also needed to revive Mamelodi sports facilities to keep the youth busy and away from drugs.
Mashigo said their offices would operate from Monday to Friday.
“To become a member of the CPF and for a candidates to be enrolled as patroller, they will have to be screened by the police. Once they qualify, they will be issued with a sector ID card and reflector jacket.”
All services are rendered on a voluntary basis. Anyone who wished to join the CPF can contact Tebogo Mashigo on 012-812-9076 or 072-358-1604.
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