SAPS speak on crime to Dra Mekaar in Secunda
The Secunda police gave useful safety tips to members at the Dra Mekaar meeting on February 7.
It was an informative meeting for Dra Mekaar members who got together at the NG Kerk Goedehoop-gemeente on February 7.
Ben Moolman opened the meeting with a scripture and prayer and then handed it over to the man and woman in blue.
Warrant Officer Oosie Oosthuizen and Captain Newstar Twala spoke about banking and SMS fraud, online scams, and the basics of safeguarding oneself and one’s belongings when faced with a criminal.
“Fraud cases are spiking, and our elderly people are becoming more of a target,” said Oosthuizen.
She warned members not to divulge their personal and banking details to avoid falling prey to the criminals.
“There is a saying that if things are too good to be true, then it is not true,” said Oosthuizen.
She also gave tips on self-defence, like equipping oneself with pepper spray and hiding defence weapons in various rooms of the house.
New members Gerda Miller and Magda Visser received a warm welcome.
Birthday wishes for February went to Keith Harris, Heleen Erwee, Estelle Boshoff, Madelene Bisschoff, Louis Boshoff, and Emmie van der Merwe.
The next group meeting will be a late Valentine’s Day breakfast at Oregon Spur on February 21.
Members were also reminded of the collection of tinned food for the Hendrina Old Age Home. Dra Mekaar is aiming for 300 tins and more.
Anyone aged 60 or older who wants to become a Dra Mekaar member can call Eileen Bezuidenhout on 082 467 5307.
