Community safety and neighbourhood watch members gathered at Hazeldene Taxi Rank, in Portland, on Saturday June 15.
Community safety and neighbourhood watch members hosted a youth anti-crime programme at Hazeldene taxi rank, in Portland, on Saturday June 15.
Mitchell’s Plain Community Police Forum’s Portland Sub-forum and partners, including Portland Neighbourhood Watch, non-profit organisations Epic Building, Mosaic, Amandla Development; Mitchell’s Plain SAPS and the Department of Correctional Services have flagged Hazeldene taxi rank as a crime hotspot.
They hosted a youth anti-crime programme to celebrate the youth and raise awareness about crime, gangsterism, gender-based violence and substance abuse.
CPF secretary Ben de Vos said the purpose of the day was to create awareness and to reclaim the public space.
For more information call Mr De Vos on 065 240 1496 or email cpf.mplain@gmail.com.