Who and what is AfriForum?

AfriForum is an Afrikaans civil rights organisation that protects the rights of minority groups at national as well as provincial level, and anyone who can identify with AfriForum’s principles and objectives may join the organisation. AfriForum’s community plan focuses on mobilising communities to thus take control of their own streets and neighbourhoods again. AfriForum ensures that your constitutional and civil rights are recognised and protected at national level.

Wie en wat is AfriForum?

AfriForum is ’n Afrikaanse burgerregteorganisasie wat die regte van minderheidsgroepe op sowel nasionale as provinsiale vlak beskerm, en enigiemand wat met AfriForum se beginsels en doelstellings kan identifiseer, mag by die organisasie aansluit. AfriForum se gemeenskapsplan fokus daarop om gemeenskappe te mobiliseer om só weer beheer terug te neem oor hul eie strate en woonbuurtes. AfriForum verseker dat jou grondwetlike én burgerregte op nasionale vlak erken en beskerm word.

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AfriForum’s Oudtshoorn branch establishes neighbourhood watch

ByAfriForum 29/10/202003/11/2020

The AfriForum branch in Oudtshoorn on 27 October established a neighbourhood watch after various meetings with role-players in the town and its surrounding rural areas.

In almost all of these areas an effort was already previously made to promote safety, but there was a need for coordination, training and structure. This is precisely what AfriForum offers its members.

Representatives from Oudtshoorn North, Wesbank, Oudtshoorn Central, Rooiheuwel, Volmoed, Lategangsvlei and Cango Valley, as well as the local police attended the establishment meeting.

“This establishment is the product of many conversations and an urgent need to safeguard our community. We are extremely grateful for everyone’s positive attitude and are really looking forward to working with everyone involved,” says Johan Conradie, Chairperson of AfriForum’s Oudtshoorn branch.

“Crime in South Africa is out of control. It is time for communities to become involved and take responsibility for their own safety. We invite everyone to become part of this safety structure and to be part of the solution,” says David Olivier, AfriForum’s Provincial Safety Coordinator.

“AfriForum and its members serve communities in various ways. Safety is an important component thereof. We gladly honour the men and women that are utilising their own time and resources for this cause. We are looking forward to great cooperation with our local SAPS, local government and our friends in the business community. Together we are stronger,” says Arno Greyling, AfriForum’s District Coordinator for the Southern Cape.

Become involved with AfriForum’s Oudtshoorn branch today: SMS “Oudtshoorn” to 45342 (R1).