The value of neighbourhood watches has been proven time and again, especially when they work together with other safety structures such as community policing forums (CPFs) and the SAPS.

AfriForum established its first neighbourhood watch in 2012 and has since expanded its structures to more than 177 neighbourhood watches across the country. The presence of these neighbourhood watches regularly leads to better safety, the prevention of crime and the apprehension of suspicious persons.

All neighbourhood watch members are thoroughly trained to inform them of their rights and responsibilities, while they also receive training in self-defence and radio use. A neighbourhood watch consists of three legs, namely an operational team, an information team and a support team. The three divisions support each other in their tasks and provide for various activities in which neighbourhood watch members can choose to become involved.

Many of our neighbourhood watches also have their own air wing that relies on the use of drones, their own sniffer dogs and fire crews.

List of neighbourhood watches