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Youth Desk Calls Young Residents to Unite Against Crime
The Benoni CPF Youth Desk invites men and women aged 18–35 to join crime-prevention campaigns, school outreach and leadership programmes building safer neighbourhoods across the city.
Festive Crime Round-Up: Sector 2 Remains a SAPS Priority
Benoni SAPS noted a festive-season decrease in contact crime, but house robberies and break-ins rose in Sector 2. CPF urged residents in Airfield, Farrarmere and Goedeburg to stay vigilant and report suspicious vehicles.
Pop-Up Market Raises Funds for Benoni CPF Patrollers
Benoni CPF sectors hosted a community market to fund patrol resources and honour volunteers who serve as an operational extension of SAPS — a model supported across all seven Benoni sectors including Sector 2.
Benoni CPF patrollers explain why even one to two hours of weekly patrol makes a difference. No experience needed — training is provided. Members are the eyes and ears of the police.
Crime Alert: Dog Poisonings, Muggings & House Robberies Rising
Benoni CPF spokesperson Stephan Lombard warned that dog poisonings in Farrarmere, Northmead and Airfield often precede house robberies. Tips include walking in groups, varying routes and reporting all incidents to SAPS.
Annual Santa Drive — Sectors 1 & 2 Deliver Festive Joy
Patrollers from Sectors 1 and 2 lead Santa through Northmead, Farrarmere, Alphen Park, Goedeburg, Arrowe Park, Airfield and surrounding areas. Community donations of sweets and treats are welcome.
Selected from 39 stations, Benoni CPF received the SAPS Ekurhuleni District award for outstanding crime prevention, traffic safety and community partnerships across all seven sectors.
CPF Tip: Reporting Crime Is Vital for Patrol Priorities
Sector 2 spokesperson Stephan Lombard explains that SAPS deploys visible policing based on reported case numbers — WhatsApp posts alone cannot allocate resources. Always open a case and obtain a case number.
Residents and business owners in Airfield, Alphen Park, Arrowe Park, Farrarmere, Goedeburg, Northmead and Northvilla were invited to the Sector 2 CPF elective AGM at Belvedere School, Farrarmere.
Sector 2 CPF reported criminals posing as City of Ekurhuleni workers or service providers to gain access to homes. Always verify credentials and contact your CPF or security company when in doubt.
Stephan Lombard, Sector 2 CPF spokesperson, explains that unreported crimes make areas appear safe on paper — reducing SAPS patrols. Reporting empowers investigations and recovery of stolen property.
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