The festive season is a time for family, friends and fun.<\/p>\n
However, it is also the time of year when criminals take advantage of people\u2019s vulnerability.<\/p>
With this in mind the SAPS has compiled a list of personal safety tips that it hopes resident will take to heart.<\/p>\n
They are:<\/strong><\/p> \u2022 Never walk around alone and don\u2019t talk to strangers.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be on the lookout for strange cars or people.<\/p>\n \u2022 Only walk in well-lit busy streets and in a group, if possible.<\/p>\n \u2022 Make sure your home is secure, and become a member of an armed response service.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be sure that you know all the emergency numbers or have them displayed in an accessible area.<\/p>\n \u2022 Always let someone know if you are going away and how long you will be gone. But think twice before advertising your impending absence on social media. Criminals also have access to Facebook and Twitter.<\/p>\n \u2022 Trust your instinct.<\/p>\n \u2022 Avoid going onto a congested street where you cannot even walk properly, as criminals may use the opportunity for pickpocketing.<\/p>\n \u2022 Avoid displaying valuables where criminals can see them.<\/p>\n The SAPS once again reminded community members to be alert and aware of their surrounding at all times.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n