Every year, the City of Cape Town honours its accredited neighbourhood watch volunteers and it is again time to nominate the individuals (or groups) who have a positive impact on your community, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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‘Some 50 000 volunteer patrollers keep our communities safe, the biggest neighbourhood watch program in all of Africa,’ says the City’s Mayco member for safety security, JP Smith.
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‘The neighbourhood watch program is something our City has worked hard to initiate, develop and support over the years and each year we recognize the various neighbourhood watches and individuals within, for outstanding service, achievements or dedication.’
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These are the award categories for individual members:
- Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year
- Organisational Excellence
- Mobiliser of the Year
- Inspiration of the Year
- Crime Fighter of the Year
- Courage in Action
These are the award categories for neighbourhood watches:
- Neighbourhood Watch of the Year
- Situational Crime Prevention Award
- Social Responsibility Award
- Courage in Action Award
For more information on the categories or on how to nominate, visit www.capetown.gov.za.
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Picture: JP Smith / Facebook
