Entities join hands against crime in Protea Glen
The purpose of the event was to address the high rate of crime they are currently facing in the area, especially in sector two.
Greater Protea CPF in collaboration with the Protea SAPS, Youth Crime Prevention Desk and Roman’s Pizza recently held a crime awareness campaign at Protea Glen.
CPF chairperson Sipho Kubheka said the purpose of the event was to address the high rate of crime they are facing in the area, especially in Sector Two.
“On a weekly basis, we regularly review and analyze the crimes occurring in areas policed by the Protea Police Station.
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“Based on our findings, we design projects aimed at alerting the community and raising awareness about the various crimes happening in their communities,” he said.
Kubheka stated that GBV is one of the highest issues they are facing in the community of Protea.
“GBV is often driven by issues within our community, particularly actions taken by people we are close to.
Domestic violence can easily escalate from small incidents, and we know that economic factors can also contribute to GBV.
“The campaign aimed to raise awareness and bring attention to these issues within the community,” said Kubheka.
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Social crime co-ordinator Ndivhuwo Makhari said the campaign was set to remind the community that we are still in the pandemic of GBV and to say it is in their rights to report GBV incidents.
“Community members must understand the importance of reporting GBV incidents.
“Elderly individuals should know that they have the right to receive special services at the police station, community members need to understand that it is okay to report poor police services they receive from their nearest police stations.
“These awareness campaigns assist us to remind the community of the rights they are entitled to,” she said.
