Safety
Community Safety
AfriForum established its first neighbourhood watch in 2012 and has since expanded to 177 nationwide. The neighbourhood watches have communication networks, response capabilities, access to an information system, drones, training and support from AfriForum’s head office.
Emergency number: 063 639 7170

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Check the website for a list of neighbourhood watches, or contact the relevant coordinator.
https://afriforum.co.za/en/safety/neighbourhood-watches/neighbourhood-watches/
Join as a member of AfriForum, and sign the neighbourhood watch code of conduct.
No, these are separate memberships.
Visit our website or YouTube channel or contact the relevant coordinator.
AfriForum provides the following to its neighbourhood watches:
- Equipment
- Radio communication network
- Legal assistance
- More bargaining power
- Formal founding process
- Neighbourhood watch equipment
- Structure
- Guidance in:
Organisation management
Information management
Operation management
Support systems management - Training
- Trauma counselling and support (ATE)
- Nationally established structures
- National representation
- Organisational involvement
- Annual recognition and awards
- Part of national network of events/liaison
- Part of national image and reputation
- Part of national operations carried out
- Part of national connectivity network
- Direct access to broad spectrum of training
- Direct access to specialist training/specialists
- Guidance on appreciation/planning processes
- Guidance on contingency planning
- Air wing, with trained drone pilots
- Independent functioning
- Access to emergency services
Section 18 of the Constitution states that everyone has the right to freedom of association.
This implies that no legislation, regulation or document of similar force can compel a person to be part of an institution. For example, regulations that would compel a neighbourhood watch member to register with the Community Policing Forum (CPF) or relevant Department of Community Safety would be considered unconstitutional. It further implies that a person has the right to associate with an organisation of his choice, with the proviso that this must be done within the framework of the law.










