Give crime the boot: Lentegeur East Neighbourhood Watch get equipped with new veldskoene for patrols
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APPLAUDED: Lentegeur East Neighbourhood Watch group
The brave aunties and uncles from the Lentegeur East Neighbourhood watch, who risk their lives daily, were recognised by the Action Society, who donated shoes to them.
Civil rights organisation Action Society handed over 53 pairs of brand-new veldskoene to the valiant members to thank them for their commitment to fighting against gangsterism and crime.
Ian Cameron, Director of Community Safety at Action Society, says members of the Lentegeur East Neighbourhood Watch inspire their organisation.
He addressed the group, saying: “We are here to give back to people who truly inspire our whole team: the Lentegeur East Neighbourhood Watch.
“Like soldiers patrolling a military base, these brave women and men have been putting their lives on the line since 2007.”
He says each of the members received a brand-new pair of colourful vellies on Tuesday to help them make big strides.
Cameron adds: “Their worn-out shoes, sun-bleached uniforms and faded caps are a testament to their unwavering bravery to step up in their community, keeping the enemy behind the gate.
“These shoes might soon be worn out from the countless hours of patrolling, but their dedication and love for their community and families will never be quelled by the hatred surrounding them. They walk the walk of true community heroes.
“We want to thank Vellie Boutique, Southern Africa Agri Initiative and Paarlberg Mahindra, who jumped in to make this special day possible.
The 53 members start their daily patrols at 5.30am.
Naaseegh Titus, 45, a long-time member of the neighbourhood watch, says that he feels honoured by Action Society’s gesture.
He tells the Daily Voice: “We are happy to have met people like these, people who car about what we do for our our community.
A crime fighter in his area since 2007, escorting kids to school and back home, he adds: “We sacrifice our time from before 6 am until what time in the evening, Mondays to Fridays and on weekends.
Cameron adds that these neighbourhood watch members should be a shining example to all communities in SA, saying: “With minimal resources and an environment more hostile than most can imagine, this group has become a company of heroes.”