The latest crime stats revealed that violent crime has increased nationally, even in Boksburg. The Advertiser asked Ekurhuleni residents if they feel safe or not?
Kleinboy Makuwa, Daveyton: “I don’t feel safe at all. There were times that I would leave home and come back late not worrying about being killed or robbed, but now our lives are full of limitations. Buying your own things only for someone who you don’t know to come and take it, is painful. I will not leave my country because of the murders and everything happening but I have become more cautious.”
The latest crime stats revealed that violent crime has increased nationally, even in Boksburg. The Advertiser asked Ekurhuleni residents if they feel safe or not?
Alfred Manchwe, Reiger Park: “I do not feel safe. I fear for my life and my family. If we look at factors leading to crime then the Government is the one responsible but Government can also change this devastating situation we are in. If the government can provide people with jobs then criminals will stop what they are doing and focus on making their own money. There are also no recreational activities for the youth to keep them busy, so children are learning bad things in the streets. This lead
Themba Ramabulana, Germiston: “I don’t feel safe. I also don’t think the police are doing their jobs. It’s been a while now and the police should have stabilised the crime situation because they are the ones responsible for keeping us safe. But now the situation has worsened and I don’t think it will ever improve because so many people have lost their belongings and loved ones all in the name of crime. If the community and the police can work hand in hand then we can beat crime and it will be wo
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