The Pretoria North Sector 1 CPF has set its sights on expanding CCTV camera coverage in crime-prone areas as part of its ongoing efforts to improve community safety and strengthen crime prevention initiatives.

The CPF recently hosted a fundraiser and awareness day at Mit Mak Motors, bringing together residents, local businesses, security companies and law enforcement agencies in a show of support for community-driven safety initiatives.

The event aimed not only to raise funds but also to encourage greater community participation in crime prevention efforts.

Organisers said the funds raised will be used primarily to install additional CCTV cameras in areas where residents cannot afford surveillance infrastructure.

CPF organiser Johmanius Strydom said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance visibility and improve safety in Pretoria North.

“The main thing we want to do is get more cameras installed in areas such as Wolmer and other locations where communities cannot afford street cameras.

“We want to invest more in surveillance so that we can see what is happening at night and help those communities improve safety,” he said.

He emphasised that community involvement remains one of the most effective tools in combating crime.

“The CPF is involved, the community is involved, and we need to stand together to help each other. It does not matter your race or religion; we are all residents of Pretoria North and we need to work together to fight crime,” he added.

According to Strydom, the CPF serves as the eyes and ears of the police by creating platforms where residents can share information about suspicious activity.

Through community patrols, WhatsApp groups and direct engagement with SAPS, residents play a crucial role in identifying criminal activity and preventing crime.

CPF organiser Sam Walters said the success of community safety initiatives depends heavily on public participation.

“We need more residents to get involved. The community is our eyes and ears. The more people we have watching over their streets and neighbourhoods, the safer Pretoria North becomes,” said Walters.

He noted that community tip-offs have contributed to the recovery of stolen vehicles and goods, as well as several arrests in recent months.

“There have been a number of successes because residents came forward with information. Together with SAPS, we have recovered stolen property and helped remove criminal elements from our streets,” he said.

Strydom highlighted limited police resources as one of the biggest challenges facing the area, saying that CPF volunteers often assist by increasing visibility and reporting suspicious activity.

The CPF expressed their gratitude to the sponsors and community members who attended the event, saying their support demonstrates a shared commitment to creating safer neighbourhoods.

“Get involved. Whether you join patrols, participate in community groups or simply keep an eye on your street, every resident can make a difference in helping to reduce crime,” urged Strydom.

The CPF hopes the awareness campaign and CCTV expansion project will further strengthen partnerships between residents, law enforcement and private security role-players in the ongoing fight against crime.

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