The Community Police Forum took the lead in Child Protection Week 2019 at Harrismith. Miss Steinhobel (Junior Commander), addressing the kids at Nena Pre-Primary while the rest of the delegation listens attentively. While we should protect Children every day of the year, National Child Protection Week is there to help highlight the need for Child … Continue reading Child Protection Week 2019
The Chairperson of the Community Police Sub-Forum in Sector 2 (Harrismith Town), Mr Yunus Moolla, reports that this is a short summary of what is happening on the Crime scene in our town since 1 April 2019. Sector 2 includes Harrismith central, Lotusville, Westerson, Bergsig, Kings Hill, & Wilge Park. Crimes that are a concern … Continue reading Harrismith Town – Crime since April 2019
Members of the SA Police Service with Mr Moolla & Khan of the CPF, Sector 2, visited Platberg Pre-Primary School on 22 May 2019. This was a part of the monthly actions that is expected of this Forum. Police and Forum members addressed the children on the subject of what the Police do and “The … Continue reading CPF Visit to Platberg Pre-Primary
Looking at the 2017 - 2018 Crime Statistics released by the SA Police Service on their website we see that several Crimes increased at Harrismith during that year. What is concerning is the 85.7% increase in the Murder rate! Murder is a violent Crime that is, in our experience, often caused by substance abuse. When … Continue reading Increased Murders at Harrismith
Prevent Burglaries by: Putting safety gates on sliding doors;Use Key stoppers to stop the use of duplicate keys;Avoid leaving your home unattended with obvious signs of being unattended;Ask a friend or neighbor to keep an eye on your home while away;Don’t reveal info about your home or movements on Facebook, Twitter etc;Become Part of Neighbourhood … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Burglaries
This year, Marius Swart made sure that the Junior Station Commander Project at our Police Station is re-established in full force. Marius with the vibrant team he has been mentoring. Marius has been mentoring the team of learners from different schools and guiding them through a process of project design and development in order to … Continue reading Junior Station Commander Project, 2018
During 2017, Marius Swart of the SAPS and Rita Annandale of the Dept of Health have been very active in some of our Schools with their Drug Awareness Training. Marius, busy presenting a lecture at Harriston School. The project was well supported by the participating schools and Harrismith Rotary Club was once more one of … Continue reading Drug Awareness Training, 2017
During 30th May to 1 June our Police Sector Commander, Marius Swart, was active around schools in Harrismith - where he provided Self Defence training to girls. Marius is a firm believer in the confidence that is built through self defence training. Marius assisting a learner with her open-palm striking technique. A total of 5 … Continue reading Child Protection Week, 2016
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