• ​Public lighting
• Street numbering
• Proposed satellite police station adjacent to municipal offices
• Rezoning of Spine Road as a main road
• Rent-a-cop initiative
• Neighbourhood watches
• Mobile policing kiosk

The relevant City officials were invited to attend the workshop and to participate in the discussion. The community’s input will serve as the basis of an action plan aimed at improving community safety.

Community crime prevention

The importance of community crime prevention emerged as a key factor in discussions. Reliance on formal policing structures alone would not bring about effective change, and attendees were asked to assist in involving their communities in crime prevention initiatives, especially by reporting crime. The Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) was nominated to spearhead this community initiative.

Damaged security infrastructure such as CCTV cameras, street lighting and fencing should be reported to ensure prompt repairs by the City’s maintenance department. The Social Justice Coalition was tasked with monitoring this aspect of the area’s security plan.

The KDF, ward councillors and subcouncil managers were tasked with supporting the area’s street, block and area committees and to facilitate their engagement with the Community Policing Forums, Ward Committees and other government structures.

Funding for the workshop was provided by the Mayoral Urban Regeneration Programme and covered the costs of 60 attendees. Further follow-up meetings are planned to ensure that the security plan that has been outlined is being implemented effectively.

Get involved and report crime

Residents who want to make a difference in their community can contact the Subcouncil 10 offices on 021 444 7532.

To report crime, contact Law Enforcement on 021 596 1999 or call your nearest SAPS office.