Putfontein SAPS station commander Lt Col Wellington Mathiane has urged the community to report domestic violence no matter your gender.
“Domestic violence is still a major issue in the area as it is not easy to police without the community’s assistance,” said Mathiane.
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Sector One, which covers Mayfield Extension One and Zenzele, street robberies are a main crime contributor in the area.
Spokesperson Const Raider Ubisi said there is a group of young adults who are terrorising the community in the late evenings.
“This group robs people of their cellphones and money,” said Ubisi.
In Sector Two, the Lilyvale AH (plots), Mathiane said crime is manageable in the area but there is a crime prevention team ready to deal with any crime in the area.
In Sector Three, which covers Mogoba Village and Umgababa informal settlement, rape is a threat in area.
Ubisi said there is man who targets girls between the ages of 12 and 16 who are home alone especially in the morning.
“Most parents leave for work early before their children go to school,” said Ubisi.
“This man allegedly pretends to be sent by the parent to come and get something from the home. Once he gets entry into the house he then rapes the child.”
He said parents need to teach their children not to open for strangers and they must lock the gates once the parents leave for work.
Tip: It is important to encourage children to trust their own instincts. Teach them that if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or if they feel like something’s just not right, even if they can’t explain why- they need to walk away or scream immediately.
In Sector Four, the Mayfield Extensions Six, Seven, Eight and Nine, house break-ins are the most problematic crime in the area.
The spokesperson said there is a new crime trend were a group of men in a bakkie drive into your house during the day when there’s no one and they take all your furniture.
“It is important to form a relationship with your neighbours,” he said.
“Work with your neighbours. Keep an eye on your neighbour’s property when they are away and ask them to do the same for you.”
Mathiane has also reminded the community to go out and cast their vote on May 8.
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