UJ tightens security
AUCKLAND PARK - It has been just over a year since a series of muggings occurred on St. Swithins Avenue in Melville. UJ has since allocated patrols to the street, which is just one of the ways of improving security in its vicinity.
Students can rest assured that UJ is concerned about their safety.
UJ is tightening up the security around campuses to ensure a more pleasant walking experience to and from its premises.
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) allocated patrols to the street, after since a series of muggings occurred on St. Swithins Avenue in Melville last year.
UJ media liaison Herman Esterhuizen, said the university presses hard to create a safer and secure environment for everyone affiliated with the university.
He mentioned that patrols and escort security were available for students walking home late from campus.
“Students who reside near UJ premises are currently being escorted after hours by security officers. Students who wish to be escorted to the surrounding off-campus accommodation should call the security control room of each campus,” Esterhuizen said.
“UJ's Protection Services is also conducting regular patrols in the areas surrounding its campuses,” he added.
Tokologo Mosila, UJ student and St. Swithins resident, said there hadn't been any recent muggings to her knowledge.
“There have been no muggings so far because we have security patrolling our street now,” she said.
UJ also has plans to establish community security circles in their surrounding communities, to curb violence against women and other vulnerable groups in society.
“These will operate in the same way as police reservists, who assume an auxiliary function of crime detection and reporting that enables UJ Protection Services to respond quicker and better to criminal activity,” Esterhuizen said.
He reiterated that the institution works in collaboration with the SAPS, Ward 69 councillor Katja Naumann and the City of Johannesburg to ensure the safety and security of students in the streets that are within the vicinity of their campuses.
