Golfing for Crime Line
Crime Line is an anonymous crime tip-off service which was launched in 2007 as a tool for members of the public to blow the whistle on crime.
Team UD Trucks took first place at the inaugural John Robbie Invitational in support of Crime Line, which was held at the Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead on Thursday, April 10.
94.7 Highveld Stereo’s Mr Darren Simpson and Skynet’s teams came in second and third respectively.
Mr Daniel Slabbert, of the South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA), was nearest to the pin, while Mr Henk Roets of team Minopex received the prize for the longest drive.
Crime Line is an anonymous crime tip-off service which was launched in 2007 as a tool for members of the public to blow the whistle on crime.
The proceeds of the golf day will go towards the recently established Crime Line Foundation Trust in a bid to continue and broaden the efforts of the tip-off service in curbing crime in South Africa.
Talk Radio 702 breakfast host, Mr John Robbie, an avid supporter of Crime Line, gave his name to the golf day, which will now be an annual event on the CSI calendar.
Mr Robbie also led his own team on the course, which included Samsung Vice-President, Mr George Ferreira and golf pro, Mr Nico van Rensburg.
Hilarity ensued as Mr Simpson tweeted that he sent a tip-off to Crime Line’s 32211 SMS number which read; “Dear Crime Line. I would like to report a crime. I have solid evidence that John Robbie is cheating in his Golf Day. Please resolve this before 5pm today. Place of Crime is Country Club Johannesburg,” he texted.
Head of Crime Line, Mr Yusuf Abramjee, responded to the tweet and assured Mr Simpson that his claims would be investigated.
National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega attended the prize-giving ceremony to pledge her support in strengthening the partnership between the SAPS and Crime Line.
During the prize-giving DSTV announced that it would donate R1-million in airtime for Crime Line, while Ministry of Illusion in turn pledged that it would assist with the production of a TV advert.
Mr Abramjee called on members of the public to continue sending tip-offs to Crime Line and its partner Crime Stop.
“If you see something, say something. Send your anonymous tip-offs to 32211 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. You can also submit tip-offs online at www.crimeline.co.za.”
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