In our community, an exceptional group of individuals, both from non-profit and private security teams, has been instrumental in ensuring our safety. Their ongoing struggle against crime persists as long as the demand for job opportunities exceeds the available positions. This challenge was further compounded by the influx of individuals brought in during the 2018/19 Schulpphoek riots by the Zwelishle Renewal group.
The current situation is significantly challenging our response teams due to several critical factors. Three of these factors pertain to the time it takes for information about criminal activity to reach all responders, their ability to respond promptly to the calls, and their effectiveness in providing support.