Mpumalanga's New Initiative: 1,200 Crime Prevention Wardens to Boost Safety
- The Mpumalanga government would establish its own Crime Prevention Wardens’ unit to help in the fight against criminality
- The province’s Safety Department said it planned to employ 1,200 CPWs and place them in all Mpumalanga police stations
- Spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said the initiative formed part of MEC Jackie Macie's priorities in his first 100 days in office
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered Mpumalanga’s current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.
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The Mpumalanga government plans to join Gauteng and establish its Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) cohort.
MEC Jackie Macie's first 100 days' priorities
The province’s Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL) sought to employ 1,200 recruits to boost the existing crime-fighting initiatives. Spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said the initiative, which formed part of MEC Jackie Macie's priorities in his first 100 days in the office, also aimed at reducing unemployment.
CPWs to be placed across Mpumalanga
Macie said the CPWs, which would be in all 90 of the province's police stations, would work with the relevant role players to improve safety:
“We want those individuals who are currently involved in crime prevention initiatives in their communities but are unemployed and meet the requirements to apply.”
The department said the details about the CPW initiative would be published on its online platforms.
Mzansi applauds the MEC’s initiative
Many Facebook users approved of the Mpumalanga MEC’s plan and some called for CPWs to be rolled out nationwide.
Khalabemgeza Jezilekhulu said:
“This will be great for fighting crime in our areas and fighting poverty at the same time ✊️”
Mashudu Bistor Mudzielwana added:
“All provinces must do the same.”
Nathi Lushozi wondered:
"Instead of creating jobs, wenza ama security futhi [you're creating security guards again]."
Floyd Cash commented:
“Let's create jobs to stop crime.”
Nhlanhla A Tlhatlhedi stated:
“Kmele wonke ama province Abe nayo lento [All provinces must have this]”
Gauteng politicians unimpressed by Crime Prevention Wardens
Briefly News previously reported that some political parties felt that Gauteng needed more than Crime Prevention Wardens to fight criminality.
Action SA said the country’s economic hub needed more trained officers to tackle the scourge that enveloped the province.
The Patriotic Alliance also suggested specialised task teams targeting hotspots known for illegal activity.
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