Sector 3 Crime Forum hosts their second Security Expo

SOPHIATOWN – Crime forum chairperson thanks all those involved in the hosting of the second security expo for the year.

September 21, 2019

Andile Dlodlo 2 minutes read

Fidelity ADT was out in their numbers at the Security Expo hosted in Sophiatown on 14 September. Photo: Andile Dlodlo

The more information on safety and security people have, the more likely they are to keep themselves safe. This is what M33 First Responders and Sophiatown Police Station believe and aim to make a reality. On 14 September M33 and Sophiatown police hosted their second Security Expo of the year at Sophiatown’s Extreme Park.

Emergency Control South Africa shared vital safety information with those present at Sophiatown’s Security Expo on 14 September. *Photo: Andile Dlodlo*

Founder of M33 and Sector 3 Crime Forum chairperson, Andrew Burger explained the purpose of the expo. “This expo gives community members the opportunity to see what government departments and private companies have to offer in terms of safety and security.

“This gives community members the opportunity to raise any questions or concerns with the relevant department and get insightful tips and information.”

The expo was graced with the presence of two very special guests. Sophiatown Police Station Commander Brigadier Alfred Ndebele was present and helped introduce the community to the police’s District Commander, Major General Max Masha.

The Sophiatown policing precinct hosted the Security Expo to help exchange vital safety and security information with the residents in the area. *Photo: Andile Dlodlo*

Burger reflected on some of the moments that made the expo a memorable one. “Police’s Mounted Unit had their beautiful horse named De La Rey at the expo which rode between the stalls. The horse also enjoyed a game of soccer with the local community’s kids in kicking around a soccer ball.

“JMPD K9 Unit showed us just how amazingly trained their K9 was in sniffing out drugs and explosive powders. Emergency Control South Africa Johannesburg West entertained the kids with some games on running with a fire hose, flipping over a tyre, pulling a heavy rolled-up rope and saving a human doll.”

Metro Police’s K9 Unit puts on a show that demonstrated how amazing their dogs are at sniffing out drugs and explosives. *Photo: Andile Dlodlo*

Vital Med also gave the kids some training on CPR and showed them around in their ambulance.

With various safety and security entities present on the day, those in attendance were sure to walk away with vital information on the topic. With multiple security-related companies present, emergency services, early childhood development experts and Sophiatown Police Station, tips and tricks flowed throughout the day to those that needed it most – the public. The City of Johannesburg was also represented as their Emergency Management Services, Licence Department and Metro police’s K9 Unit was there too.

South Africa Police Service’s Mounted Unit was also present at Sophiatown’s Security Expo and put on quite a show for those in attendance. Photo: Andile Dlodlo

Burger concluded, “We would like to thank all the exhibitors for taking the time and coming out to the community on a Saturday and displaying such informative stalls. We would also like to thank everyone involved in helping this event to take place.”

Sophiatown Police Station Commander Brigadier Alfred Ndebele, founder of M33 First Responders Andrew Burger and District Commander Major General Max Masha at Sophiatown’s Security Expo. *Photo: Andile Dlodlo*

He went on to thank various officials in the police force including Brigadier Ndebele and General Masha for taking the time in visiting the expo and giving their support to this initiative.

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