Bramley Sector 2 Community Policing Forum (CPF) held a meeting on September 17 at Bramley Police Station.
The gathering aimed to foster communication between SAPS and the local community, share crime-related updates, and provide a platform for residents to raise concerns and suggest safety initiatives.

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Attendees included Bramley SAPS officers, representatives from City Power and the City of Johannesburg’s Citizen Relationship and Urban Management department, as well as local community members.
Pamela Singh, chairperson of Bramley Sector 2 CPF, welcomed everyone in attendance. Captain Wilson Letsoalo of Bramley SAPS presented the station’s August crime statistics:

• Street robberies: 3 incidents (Kew, Linden Road, Louis Botha)
• Common assault: 3 cases
• House robbery: 1 case (Corlett Drive)
• Car hijackings: 2 cases (Kew)
• Murder: 1 case (Kew)
• Shoplifting: 3 cases (1 in Kew, 2 at Midways Mall)
• Theft: 1 case (Bramley)
• Drug possession: 1 case (Kew)

Letsoalo noted that Sector 2 maintained relatively low crime levels compared to other sectors in the precinct.
Lieutenant Colonel Kamogelo Molepo, Bramley SAPS Station Commander, emphasised the effectiveness of the station’s operations in curbing crime:
“Last month, we arrested approximately 17 illegal immigrants, 17 people for drunken driving, and three for the theft of motor vehicles. All those cases are before the courts. Unfortunately, the convictions are dependent on the NPA, and it’s a process that cannot be rushed.”

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Community members were also encouraged to sign a petition supporting the adoption and rehabilitation of Bramley Park, which comprises stands 2 and 3 and includes Bramley and Kew.
Residents and stakeholders had formally petitioned the City of Johannesburg and Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo to urgently approve the adoption of Bramley Park by local community associations. Once intended as a safe recreational space, the park has become a hotspot for crime, illegal dumping, and unlawful occupation.
Residents called on the City of Johannesburg to:

• Approve the adoption application under the city’s Adopt-a-Park programme
• Implement urgent safety measures, including by-law enforcement, removal of illegal structures, and installation of lighting and security
• Support community-led rehabilitation efforts with baseline maintenance
• Restore Bramley Park into a safe, lawful, and sustainable space for families and residents

Phuti Maleka, representing City Power’s security department for Region E, shared updates for the Bramley precinct:

• Vandalism and cable theft: 9 incidents recorded in Sector 2
• Cable theft response: City Power is assisted by JMPD, CAP Security, and law enforcement operating 24/7
• Community partnership programme: Residents are encouraged to adopt City Power infrastructure (e.g., securing transformers) to reduce theft and vandalism
• Hotspot monitoring: Louis Botha, 12th Road in Kew, and Atholl are under surveillance due to high vandalism rates

CAP Security presented crime data for August, divided into soft and contact crimes:

Soft crimes:

• Theft: 3 cases (Highlands North and Bramley)
• Assault: 1 case (Bramley)
• Fraud: 2 cases (Bramley and Bramley Park)
• Trespassing: 1 case (Raumaraispark)

Contact crimes:

• Armed robbery in public: 1 case (Bramley)
• Attempted contact crime: 1 case (Bramley)

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