Community Crime Prevention, Eersterus (Hammanskraal)

Eersterus (Hammanskraal)
The facilitator reached 30 youth

Findings

➢ A rural area situated in Hammanskraal North of Pretoria
➢ Unemployment is very high especially amongst the youth
➢ Drugs and alcohol are the main problems
➢ Muggings and robbery are very common and happen during the early hours of the morning and late in the evening when people return from work

Solutions:

Eersterus

To reduce the level of crime in the area by involving the kids in the sports activities.

A cleaning campaign has been started by the participants and the community has been mobilized.


The New Eesterus Youth and Sports Against Crime

Sustainability Plan

A partnership has been established with the local SAPS and other stakeholders.