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             color:#000;\r\n                background:#dedede;\r\n           \">\r\n            FAQ \r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/safety\/neighbourhood-watches\/safety-tips\/#inligting\"\r\n           style=\"\r\n                display:block;\r\n                margin:10px;\r\n                vertical-align:text-bottom;\r\n                border:2px solid #dedede;\r\n                padding:5px 15px;\r\n                border-radius:50px;\r\n                text-decoration:none;\r\n                color:#000;\r\n                background:#dedede;\r\n           \">\r\n            Safety tips \r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15000_9fa844-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15000_aaca93-6f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15000_aaca93-6f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15000_aaca93-6f\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 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#3182CE);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id15000_e5d337-73 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane15000_ef77d1-cb\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Is there a neighbourhood watch in my area?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Check the website for a list of neighbourhood watches, or contact the relevant coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/safety\/neighbourhood-watches\/neighbourhood-watches\/\">https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/safety\/neighbourhood-watches\/neighbourhood-watches\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane15000_ed295e-77\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What do I need to do to join?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Join as a member of AfriForum, and sign the neighbourhood watch code of conduct.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane15000_7412b1-d2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>I am a member of Solidarity, can I join a neighbourhood watch?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No, these are separate memberships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane15000_4e6746-be\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where can I get more information about an AfriForum neighbourhood watch?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Visit our website or YouTube channel or contact the relevant coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane15000_ea2432-bc\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>What are the benefits of being part of an AfriForum neighbourhood watch?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>AfriForum provides the following to its neighbourhood watches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio communication network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More bargaining power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal founding process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neighbourhood watch equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance in:<br>Organisation management<br>Information management<br>Operation management<br>Support systems management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma counselling and support (ATE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nationally established structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisational involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual recognition and awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of national network of events\/liaison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of national image and reputation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of national operations carried out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of national connectivity network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct access to broad spectrum of training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct access to specialist training\/specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on appreciation\/planning processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on contingency planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air wing, with trained drone pilots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent functioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to emergency services<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane15000_a7e76f-52\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Should or can an AfriForum neighbourhood watch affiliate with POCS (Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety) \/ DCS (Department of Community Safety), as well as whether they must or can affiliate with the CPF?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Section 18 of the Constitution states that everyone has the right to freedom of association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":5141,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15000","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Wian","author_link":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/author\/wianviljoen\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15000"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41978,"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15000\/revisions\/41978"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afriforum.co.za\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}