Lack of electricity induces crime

By: Nkululeko Zilibokwe

According to Penny Steyn, the founder of Making A Difference (Mad) campaign, this month’s meeting will be attended by a high calibre of speakers, and the attendees will learn more about cable theft and what to look out for with strangers.

Steyn said, “My Mad people can so easily become victims, and believe me, these criminals stealing cables will kill to protect their stolen goods. But it is time to take back our streets and use the most incredible domestic army to do this. I am sure we will have a very dynamic impact on all with this lesson.”

These speakers come from the Community Anti-crime Network projects (Can) which is one of the foundations leveraging the emotions of communities by utilising SMS tip-offs about cable theft, illegal connections and potential risks in the area that could result in thefts.

These specialised speakers will add value to the lessons. The speakers at the event will be Caroline Mulumbu, information centre manager for Can; Phumudzo Manenzhe, Can manager; SABC analyst, Stan Ntombela; community liason officer; and Dr Lamont, Can director and research analysis manager.

Domestic Watch Crime Prevention Meetings for February include:

• The Bordeaux meeting will be held on 18 February at 11am at the Bordeaux Scout Hall
• The Bryanston Porscherster Road meeting will be held on 20 February at 12am at the Christian Science Church
• The Bryanston East meeting date yet to be confirmed, but the time is at 12am at the Bryanston Methodist Church
• The Gallo Manor and Morningside Manor meeting will be held on 26 February at 10am at the Gallo Manor Community Centre
• The Hurlingham meeting will be held on 24 February at 10am at the Rosebank Union Church
• The Hurlingham Manor meeting will be on 25 February at 12am at the Woodlands Park
• The Gallo Manor and Wendywood meeting will be held on 18 February at 11.30am at the Christ Church Sandton
• The Morningside meeting will be held on 25 February at 2pm at the SAPS Station Lapa
• The Parkmore meeting will be held on 25 February at 10am at the Sandton Sports Club
• The Riverclub meeting will be held on 26 February at 12am at the Sand Road cul-de-sac
• The Rivonia meeting will be held on 20 February at 12am at the Christian Science Church

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