The campaign, which has been unveiled in other areas of the province throughout this year, aims to bring residents on board to be part of the solution in the fight against crime.
Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Firoz Cachalia together with his Ekurhuleni's safety portfolio head Ndosi Shongwe, recently launched the area's own drive at the Sam Ntuli Hall in Tembisa.
Take Charge encourages community members to empower themselves by actively participating in making their neighbourhoods safer.
The pillars of the campaign include reporting crime and corruption to the authorities, supporting local community policing forums, not protecting criminals and to stop the purchasing of stolen goods.
MEC Cachalia and Councillor Shongwe called on support from business, individuals and organized groups within the region to stand against the scourge of crime.
"Every individual in this country is important and must enjoy freedom and security, which are basic human rights," said MEC Cachalia.
"That is why we are saying the time has come for all South Africans to take a stand in the fight against crime because we all have the responsibility to defend our children, friends, families and communities."
The launch of this campaign comes at a time when the country observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, and also looks at empowering these groups against all forms of abuse.
It was therefore imperative that those who had suffered as a result of crime be remembered on the day during a candlelight memorial service.
Shongwe led the candle lighting where a torch of hope was lit for victims finding themselves in a dark corner.
Members of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department also took the moment to honour Ruth Nyokong from their Social Crime Prevention Unit, who passed away early last week.
Members of the community signed a pledge to signify their commitment to participate in crime prevention activities in order to make the community a safer place.
Source: BuaNews.gov.za
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