Venter started the hashtag #notinmycommunity as a way of making a statement and taking a stand against crime and drugs in the area.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Suspects nabbed by district stations<\/a><\/h4>\n\u201cThe crime in Primrose is getting worse and by-laws are not being enforced.<\/p>
<\/div>\n\u201cPeople are drinking in public and the crime has increased.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs residents we are concerned about our safety,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
A group of residents, together with security companies, held a silent gathering at Howe Circle on March 6.<\/p>\n
Venter said the reason they decided to gather for a silent meeting at Howe Circle is because of the social ills that have been happening there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are starting there because a lot of public drinking and drug dealing takes place at Howe Circle.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to show the people who are doing this that we are tired as the community,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
Community development manager for Fidelity ADT Melisande Barnard said as a security company they were happy to support the cause.<\/p>\n
\u201c#notinmycommunity is a great campaign because it\u2019s taking a stand and fighting for the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe support it as we service this community, but also because we are part of this community.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a security company we want our clients to be safe 24\/7, but if there is a threat we worry and want to find solutions,\u201d said Barnard.<\/p>\n
She said this campaign will make a difference when the community comes together and supports these silent gatherings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge the community to join us in this campaign of taking back our neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to unite as the community and fight for our area because if we let this get out of control it also affects property values,\u201d said Barnard.<\/p>\n
Venter said they will try to get the SAPS and metro involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also wanted the community to be educated on what to do when they want to report something and where to report it.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome problems are by-law issues and need the metro to enforce the laws,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Be on the lookout for these vehicles in Primrose<\/a><\/h4>\nHe said if the community can unite and stand together it will make a difference.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we can achieve more and make a difference in our community.<\/p>\n
\u201cCrime affects us all and we have to unite to win the war against crime and drugs,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
He added that they plan to host these silent meetings as regularly as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to build momentum and maintain that momentum.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsistency is important and we also plan to do some cleaning up in the time we are there,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
The next silent meeting will take place at Howe Circle on March 20 at 6pm.<\/p>\n
For more information visit the Facebook page #notinmycommunity.<\/p>\n
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\u201cPeople are drinking in public and the crime has increased.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs residents we are concerned about our safety,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
A group of residents, together with security companies, held a silent gathering at Howe Circle on March 6.<\/p>\n
Venter said the reason they decided to gather for a silent meeting at Howe Circle is because of the social ills that have been happening there.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are starting there because a lot of public drinking and drug dealing takes place at Howe Circle.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to show the people who are doing this that we are tired as the community,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
Community development manager for Fidelity ADT Melisande Barnard said as a security company they were happy to support the cause.<\/p>\n
\u201c#notinmycommunity is a great campaign because it\u2019s taking a stand and fighting for the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe support it as we service this community, but also because we are part of this community.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a security company we want our clients to be safe 24\/7, but if there is a threat we worry and want to find solutions,\u201d said Barnard.<\/p>\n
She said this campaign will make a difference when the community comes together and supports these silent gatherings.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe urge the community to join us in this campaign of taking back our neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to unite as the community and fight for our area because if we let this get out of control it also affects property values,\u201d said Barnard.<\/p>\n
Venter said they will try to get the SAPS and metro involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also wanted the community to be educated on what to do when they want to report something and where to report it.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome problems are by-law issues and need the metro to enforce the laws,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
ALSO READ:\u00a0Be on the lookout for these vehicles in Primrose<\/a><\/h4>\nHe said if the community can unite and stand together it will make a difference.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we can achieve more and make a difference in our community.<\/p>\n
\u201cCrime affects us all and we have to unite to win the war against crime and drugs,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
He added that they plan to host these silent meetings as regularly as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to build momentum and maintain that momentum.<\/p>\n
\u201cConsistency is important and we also plan to do some cleaning up in the time we are there,\u201d said Venter.<\/p>\n
The next silent meeting will take place at Howe Circle on March 20 at 6pm.<\/p>\n
For more information visit the Facebook page #notinmycommunity.<\/p>\n
Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\nContact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nAlso follow us on:<\/p>\n
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za,<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Busi Vilakazi (Journalist)\u00a0busiv@caxton.co.za.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Also follow us on:<\/p>\n
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