Ward 78 neighbourhood watches receive donation of crime prevention equipment
30 May 2016
On Thursday, 27 May 2016 the crime fighters in ward 78 received much needed
resources which will aid them in the quest to ensure a safer community.
Cllr Eddie Andrews of Subcouncil 12 set aside an amount of R30 000 to
purchase resources for the Ward 78 safety sector. The Beacon Valley, Portlands,
Westridge and Westgate neighbourhood structures were beneficiaries of jackets,
bicycles, torches, and whistles which were handed over at a ceremony held at the
subcouncil offices.
Safer communities through cooperation
Mrs Bonita
Wood from Merino Block encouraged the neighbourhood watches to continue the work
they do to ensure a safer community. Mr Riedewaan Nero from Westgate Block urged
structures to work together and learn from each other as a collective effort
would be much more effective at fighting crime that individual efforts. He
further stated that the safety sector wants to work with the other sectors to
ensure improved communication.
In his keynote address, Cllr Eddie Andrews highlighted the fact that the
City is working towards making all areas in Cape Town a safer city. This cannot
be done alone and depends on the support of volunteer crime fighters. He also
said that any councillor worth their salt should allocate funds to the
neighbourhood crime fighters as they tirelessly and unselfishly give of their
time to patrol our streets. Cllr Andrews concluded by appealing to all
structures to work together, set aside differences and focus all resources
towards ensuring a safer community.
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