AN interfaith organisation based in Wentworth held a public meeting recently at the Austerville Civic Hall to receive a feedback report on policing.

The leaders of the Church Based Community Organising (CBCO) encouraged the community to play a pivotal role in the fight against crime.

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The aim of the meeting was to give the community feedback on policing issues affecting Wentworth. The last time such a meeting was held was when the eThekwini District Vispol Commander, Brigadier Sakhengenkosi Zuma, addressed the community in November 2025.

Community members, religious leaders, teachers and principals, NPOs, congregants from CBCO member churches and other community members attended.

CBCO extended its appreciation to Zuma and Colonel Sinayo Mtshali for their interventions.

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Chairperson of the CBCO, Reverend Cireigh Samaai expressed his appreciation of the work done by the police in Wentworth.

“Their leadership has contributed to notable improvements at station level, particularly through successful operation conducted in the area. We also welcome the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Cheryl Pillay and Lieutenant Colonel Sibiya. Their commitment and expertise are expected to further strengthen policing efforts in the precinct.”

The management of the CBCO thanked the police for sharing recent crime statistics for the Wentworth precinct.

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“The data reflects the positive outcomes of additional deployments and multidisciplinary operations. The inclusion of overtime allocations has played a significant role in achieving these results. The intensified operations have led to a marked decrease in crime overall. Notably, there has been a significant reduction in the circulation of firearms and drugs within the community,” said Samaai.

He added that they hope that the community will respond positively to the call for cooperation by reporting criminal activities.

“Active community participation remains vital to sustaining these improvements. This report underscores the collective efforts of law enforcement leadership and the community in enhancing safety and security within the Wentworth precinct,” he said.

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