Garsfontein residents gear up for crucial CPF elections
The elections will take place during the first two weeks of September and allow residents to nominate and vote for people residing within their sectors.
Garsfontein residents in the east of Pretoria are encouraged to elect their new Community Police Forum (CPF) representatives to serve their community this year.
The CPF will have six vacant positions, including that of chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary, deputy secretary, treasurer, and public relations officer, which must be filled before end of September.
The current CPF, together with the South African Police Service, Tshwane Metro Police Department and security companies, have made notable strides in reducing crime in Garsfontein.
Statistics from the 2022/2023 financial year revealed a 23.5% decrease in residential burglaries, a 23.3% decrease in theft out of and from motor vehicles, and a 20.2% reduction in vehicle theft.
The first nine months of the 2023/2024 financial year have shown mixed results, with residential burglaries down by 12.4% and theft from vehicles decreasing by 1.7%, while vehicle theft unfortunately rose by 14%.
To keep crime at bay, the CPF will host elections for new heads to steer it during the first two weeks of September and the new members will function alongside police to enhance safety in their community.
These elections will look to cover each of the sectors in Garsfontein and will also allow residents to nominate and vote for individuals who reside within their respective sectors.
Sectors in the Garsfontein Police Precinct include:
– Sector 1: Lynnwood Manor, Wilgers
– Sector 2: Faerie Glen, Parts of Olympus
– Sector 3: Garsfontein, Pretorius Park
– Sector 4A: Moreleta Park, Plastic View
– Sector 4B: Constantia Park, Waterkloof Glen (north of January Masilela)
Nominations are currently open, and to nominate someone, both nominees and nominators are urged to provide a copy of their ID and proof of physical address.
How to nominate someone for the CPF:
– Go to www.gfcpf.co.za
– Click on “elections” at the top.
– Download and complete the Nomination Form
– Email the completed form plus supporting documents to voting@gfcpf.co.za.
– To fill out an online form, go to www.gfcpf.co.za/elections
– The form can also be printed out and manually submitted at the CPF nominations box at the Garsfontein Police Station.
Residents in each of the following sectors are encouraged to take note of the election schedule:
– Sector 1: September 2, 18:30 at Lewende Woord Kerk, Brummeria.
– Sector 2: September 3, 18:30 at Valleisig NG Church, Mayo Avenue.
– Sector 3: September 4, 18:30 at Noddyland Christian Nursery School, Garsfontein.
– Sector 4a: September 5, 18:30 at Choose Life Church, Moreleta Park.
– Sector 4b: September 9, 18:30 at Glenstantia Primary School, Waterkloof Glen.
– Garsfontein CPF: September 12, 18:30 at Valleisig NG Church, Mayo Avenue.
To become part of the CPF executive committee, candidates must meet specific criteria, including:
– Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa or have obtained permanent residence.
– Be 18 years or older (unless representing the Youth Crime Prevention Desk).
– Be a resident or ratepayer in the CPF/CPSF area of responsibility.
– Be in good standing and not excluded in terms of the GP CPB Constitution.
– Not be a current member of the South African Police Service, Secretariat of Police, Independent Police Investigation Directorate, Department of Community Safety, Metro Police, or Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority.
– Not have a conflict of interest with SAPS operations or crime intelligence.
– Not hold a post or being an office bearer of any political party.
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