Community Crime Prevention, Mamelodi East and West

Mamelodi East and Stanza Bopape.

The facilitator reached 27 participants

Findings:

➢ The area is situated towards the east side of Pretoria.
➢ It is an old township with a high rate of unemployment (especially amongst the youth)
➢ Common crimes in the area include theft, housebreaking, robbery and rape
➢ Substance abuse and boredom plays a big role in the commission of crime.

Solutions:

Mamelodi East/Stanza Bopape

To reduce and prevent crimes in and around the community by involving the youth in awareness programmes and the dangers of using drugs.

To also involve the youth in different kinds of sports and cultural activities
"Lesedi la Bophelo Youth Group"



Sustainability Plan

Department of Agriculture has donated land and seeds to the youth.
A partnership has been formed with SAPS, CPF and other local stakeholders.

Mamelodi West. The facilitator has reached 33 youth

Findings

➢ A high number of unemployed youth
➢ Common crimes include: housebreaking, theft, assault and rape
➢ Boredom and substance abuse are the main reasons behind the commission of crimes in this area.


Solutions:

Mamelodi West
To reduce crime in the area by creating awareness on the danger of weapons and drugs. "Kopanong Drug Awareness Group"

Involving the young youth in sports


Sustainability Plan

A partnership has been formed with SAPS and the CPF