Penny Steyn, founder of Domestic Watch stated that in the past few months she has had several panic calls from some of her attendees who were a little unsure on who to call.
“So this will be an important lesson for all to know exactly who to call, prioritising and maximising on the limited phone calls they can make,” said Steyn.
This month’s meeting will also ensure that all the new South African Police Sector numbers are given out.
Steyn asserted that when people are equipped with knowing exactly what to do and who to call in any potential or actual crime situation, the worst possible outcomes can be averted.
“So for some [the lesson] will be reinforcing, reminders, changes in contact numbers, adding to their contact lists of who can help and giving them directions and options to do something. For the loads of new folk who have started attending this year it will be an absolutely essential lesson.”
Steyn said that domestic workers and gardeners are sometimes underestimated. “They know when something is amiss, [when] something or someone doesn’t belong in their neighbourhood,” she said.
“Certainly, they need to know who they can phone when they see or find out about a criminal, so that they can give very clear important information to the right people to act.”
Domestic Watch workshops have been scheduled for the following suburbs in the Rosebank Killarney Gazette distribution area:
- 24 May – 2pm at St Paul’s Church, 58 12th Street, Parkhurst
- 26 May – 12pm at the the War Museum, Eastwold Way in Saxonwold
- 26 May – 10am at the Rosebank Union Church, corner of Sandton and William Nicol drives
- 27 May – 10am at the Emmarentia Sailing Club, Louw Geldenhuys Drive
- 29 May – 10am at St Columba’s Church, Lurgan Road in Parkview
- 29 May – 12pm at Wesleyan Church, corner of Beaumont and Norfolk avenues in Craighall Park.
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