Safety

Community Safety

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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:

  1. Equipment
  2. Radio communication network
  3. Legal assistance
  4. More bargaining power
  5. Formal founding process
  6. Neighbourhood watch equipment
  7. Structure
  8. Guidance in:
    Organisation management
    Information management
    Operation management
    Support systems management
  9. Training
  10. Trauma counselling and support (ATE)
  11. Nationally established structures
  12. National representation
  13. Organisational involvement
  14. Annual recognition and awards
  15. Part of national network of events/liaison
  16. Part of national image and reputation
  17. Part of national operations carried out
  18. Part of national connectivity network
  19. Direct access to broad spectrum of training
  20. Direct access to specialist training/specialists
  21. Guidance on appreciation/planning processes
  22. Guidance on contingency planning
  23. Air wing, with trained drone pilots
  24. Independent functioning
  25. 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.