Month: July 2022
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Social Crime Prevention in South Africa: A Critical Overview
Crime prevention is a new endeavour for South Africa and its progress has been mixed. One area of weakness is the generation and utilisation of information, which is crucial to its success. This Open Society Foundation article offers a review of developments in the policy and practice of crime prevention in South Africa and briefly…
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Rural crime and farm safety
Some of the crimes may be opportunistic, but there is also evidence of organisation to the degree that the possibility of syndicates must be acknowledged (Agri SA & FSA, 2018). The murder rate from farm attacks, in particular, has drawn much attention – or very little – depending on who you are and how you…
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10 farmers’ tips on tackling crop and livestock theft
See also: Safety hints on how to prevent livestock theft https://www.grainsa.co.za/safety-hints-on-how-to-prevent-livestock-theft Vital tips for stepping up security on your farm https://www.farmersweekly.co.za/farming-basics/how-to-business/vital-tips-for-stepping-up-security-on-your-farm/ An overview of rural crime and prevention devices https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/358/182136.html Views: 45
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Rural Safety and Preventing Stock Theft
Theft of Livestock and Road Safety Most of South Africa’s land surface (69%) is suitable for grazing, and livestock farming is by far the largest agricultural sector in the country. Livestock often presents a significant challenge to road users in our rural areas. Criminals target the theft of livestock and show a disregard for the…
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3 Suspects arrested in Main Road, Laezonia
July 9, 2020 When the trio spotted the police, they started running and authorities gave chase on foot. A 38-year-year old man was caught and arrested with stolen truck batteries in the early hours on Thursday in Erasmia. The arrest was made by Erasmia police together with Scorpion Risk, said Erasmia police spokesperson Constable Tumisang…
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Arrest of supects following Laezonia community tip-off
21 February 2022 “On Monday, 21 February 2022, a community member tipped off the police about a Toyota Etios doing the rounds in Laezonia. The information was operationalised and positive leads were followed which led to the vehicle being intercepted.” Moloto said three men and a woman were found in the vehicle. It was searched…
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Erasmia SAPS paint the streets blue
February 23, 2022 Issues such as GBV, children’s rights, hijacking and robberies were tackled. Erasmia police took to the R511 Road to continue their Safe Journey programme aimed at raising awareness about crime. Police, together with the Khuluma Family Counselling NGO and SDS Protection security, joined hands to distribute pamphlets to pedestrians, motorists and residents…
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No arrest in murder of resident in Boundary Street, Laezonia
June 27, 2016 A manhunt has been launched for four men linked to the murder of a 63-year-old man on his smallholding in the west of Centurion. Erasmia police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto said police responded to a house robbery in Boundary Street, Laezonia, and found the body of a 63-year-old man around 20:00 on…
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Issues around Erasmia police station raised
August 30, 2019 The station, which covers large areas such as Hennops, Laezonia, Gerhardsville and Knoppieslaagte, reportedly only has a single working police vehicle. The Tshwane DA believes a single working police vehicle and a lack of adequate holding cells means the Erasmia police have their “hands tied behind their backs”. “The station has only…
