Why joining your local RA could keep crime down

JOHANNESBURG – Joining your local RA benefits you as you get advised of crime trends and what to look out for, whether it be suspicious vehicles or people.

Joining your local residents’ association (RA) is not just exclusive to homeowners but tenants or those living in complexes, too.

Being part of your local association helps create an integrated community with a multitude of eyes surveying the area and looking out for one another. Gone are the days when you don’t know the name of your neighbour or the names of your local sector police officers.

Honeydew CPF public relations officer and Panorama RA chairperson, Jon Rosenberg said, “Becoming a member of your local RA will benefit you as you have a direct link to your ward councillor, police station, emergency services, and other entities in case of an emergency.

“Also, you are advised of crime trends and what to look out for.”

In many cases, RAs organise social events that bring the community together. These could include events such as the recent CPF fun run in September that was attended by 261 participants and raised R7 310 for the Honeydew Police Station trauma centre.

In March, the Welview RA hosted an Easter ‘bring and braai’. Chairperson Tana Cope said, “It has been amazing to see the residents in our sector pull together and assist each other. All RAs ultimately strive to make their area safe and crime free, however, we cannot do it alone and we need the residents help by joining and getting more involved.”

The recent Cockspur River clean-up hosted by the RiverWel RA was a resounding success that saw young and old residents help keep their environment clean and beautiful.

Domestic Watch meetings frequently help in various RAs as well.

Here is a map depicting the local RAs and their boundaries (below are the chairpersons and their details):

A detailed map of the RAs in the area. Photo: Supplied

 

 

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