Unstoppable force? 3 000 crime-fighting heroes deployed in Gauteng

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🚨 3,000 CrimePreventionWardens are set to patrol the streets of Gauteng from 1 May. 🚓 WarOnCrime BootsOnGround Read more on TheCitizenNews 👇

is set to launch its new force of 3,000 Crime Prevention Wardens on 1 May, aiming to protect residents, particularly in Townships, Informal Settlements, and Hostels .

He emphasised that the recruitment of Crime Prevention Wardens is part of the provincial government’s strategy to support theand Metropolitan Police Departments in their battle against crime, corruption, vandalism, and lawlessness. The Gauteng government initially aimed to recruit 6 000 Crime Prevention Wardens, but only about 4 000 previously unemployed youths qualified for the program.Lesufi mentioned attempts to sabotage the program, which aims to assist law enforcement authorities in fighting crime.

Others were disqualified for not meeting the required criteria, such as possessing a criminal record, lacking a matric certificate, or not being South African citizens.Furthermore, Lesufi said that desperation for employment led some to join the program despite being physically unfit or unable to qualify through the rigorous training processes.

 

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