Category: Rural Security
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Caretaker Agreements & Affidavits for vacant properties & Affidavits for Trespassing Charges
With the land invasions in Olievenhoutbosch, vacant properties were the primary focus for the initial invasions. Since many of these areas were privately owned (as opposed to those with Eskom servitudes) a lot of resources were unnecessarily expended and time wasted in attempting to contact these landowners, many of whom were resident elsewhere. Based on…
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EFF led land invasions referred to Public Protector
Crezane Bosch led a delegation that opened a case at the public protector to investigate EFF instigated land grabs. The DA also wrote to the Tshwane speaker of Council to investigate EFF councillors partaking in this. Tshwane Speaker must investigate EFF councillor for inciting Olievenhoutbosch land grabs by Crezane Bosch MPL – DA Gauteng Shadow…
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Country sounds at night
Below are some of the typical sounds one would hear in the countryside at night. These calls of the wild make a pleasant alternative to the other sounds of rifle shots, shotguns and pistol shots, drunk pedestrians, Diepsloot DJs, local DJs, and of course dogs. Becoming familiar with these natural nocturnal sounds, especially for newcomers…
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Invitation for public comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022
https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/invitations/invites.htm Invitation for public comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites interested parties to submit written comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022 (the Bill), GG 46705, GoN 1219, 12 Aug 2022. The main purpose of the Bill is to repeal and…
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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: 38
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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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SAPS Guidelines-Trespassing land Invasions
Anti-Land Invasion Unit / Teen Grondbesettings Eenheid To report land invasions, the public can contact the Tshwane Metro Police Department on a 24/7 basis on 012 358 7095/7096. Enquiries: Fiona Constable (fionac@tshwane.gov.za) Legislative references: Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act 19 of 1998 Extension of Security of Tenure Act 62…
