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21 July 2022

MEC Lehari ensures safety of elderly in their homes

Eighty-nine year old (89) Annah Chauke was over the moon when she opened her door to a visit from North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Sello Lehari to install a household safety gadget.

Ms Chauke, is one of five senior citizens identified for a gadget that was installed during the Gender Based Violence and Femicide Against Vulnerable Groups Awareness Campaign held in the Klipgat community in the Madibeng Local Municipality.

During his visit to Chauke’s house, MEC Lehari said safety is one of the main concerns for the elderly who live alone.

“The older they get, the more vulnerable they become, however, these gadgets are one of many ways used to ensure their safety,” said Lehari.

The alarm gadgets are connected to the nearest police station, Community Police Forums (CPFs), neighbours and family members’ cellphones. The initiative contributes towards the prevention and reduction of crime and violence in high crime areas in the Province.

“We promote community safety through an integrated approach, ensuring participation and cohesion of communities. We are doing this to fight crime and build a secured and safe environment. We are committed to protect these elderly and child-headed families." said Lehari, who raised a concern about elderly and child-headed families.

According to the recent crime stats, Klipgat appeared as a crime hotspot as far as GBV&F is concerned.

In his address to the Klipgat villagers at the community hall, Lehari encouraged communities to report crime and make sure that they avail important information to help investigations on their cases.

"Police cannot be everywhere but it is upon us as communities to help fight crime. Protect yourself by reporting cases and avail information. Otherwise, our communities will perish," he pleaded.

MEC started the day by leading a law enforcement operation between Ga-Rankuwa and Hebron which focused on road traffic management compliance and road safety.
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