Residents threaten to take over police station

CLUB 2000 crime activists have given the SAPS Frances Baard district commissioner until October 28 to meet with them to address rising crime levels. Failing this, they intend to occupy Kagisho police station and take over crime prevention duties.

- SANDI KWON HOO

Community members said they were tired of crime and believed that the police were not doing enough to protect them.

"Our homes are broken into by thugs daily and cable theft is commonplace. We are not safe inside our own homes. Drug lords jump out of unused containers to rob people on their way to work or school. We are prepared to do the work and will operate from Kagisho police station because we are not receiving any assistance," the residents said.

A sergeant from Kagisho police station was reportedly told to leave after arriving at a community meeting this week in an inebriated state.

One resident said robbers had stolen all her underwear and repeatedly broke down her front door to gain entry to her house.

Residents requested that a mobile police caravan be stationed in the area or that a satellite police office be opened in Club 2000.