Media Release FALLEN HEROES 12th September 2018 Hundreds join convoy to Joburg CBD in honor of the #FallenHeroes Johannesburg: Hundreds of representatives from private security companies, CPFs, neighbourhood watch groups and emergency medical providers gathered in Linksfield today to honor the firemen who passed away on the 5th of September 2018 in the Johannesburg CBD […]
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 11 September 2018 RESPONSE TO CRIME STATISTICS ANTI-CRIME ACTIVIST SAYS SOUTH AFRICA HAS A “NATIONAL CRIME EMERGENCY” AND CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIPS Head of #MakeSASafe and anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee, says the latest crime statistics “are scary and cause for serious concern.” He says: “Blood, bullets and bodies have become […]
RELEASE OF BUSINESSMAN OMAR CARRIM Monday 18 December 2017 Kidnapped Pretoria businessman Omar Carrim has been released and has been reunited with his family. He was kidnapped 137 days ago shortly after leaving his business Home Hyper City. “On behalf of the family, I can confirm the release of Omar Carrim (76). He was released […]
AUTHORITIES HOT ON THE HEELS OF KIDNAPPERS Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says investigations into a series or kidnappings are “on-going” and sources say police are hot on the heels of the criminals. Today is Day 86 and Pretoria businessman Omar Carrim is still missing. Carrim (76) was kidnapped on Aug 3. “Concerned Muslims of Cape […]
Are the police really interested in partnerships? We often hear public officials talk about partnerships and they stress the need for it. Partnerships are critical to take South Africa forward and we know government alone will not succeed without the support of civil society. The South African Police Service (SAPS) is one such department that […]
NEW ORPHANAGE FOR ENNERDALE SOON A new multi-million rand orphanage is to be constructed in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg. The project is being undertaken by the local Muslim community and it will be open to all sections of the community. Speaking at the soil-turning ceremony today, Councillor Mohamed Christians, City of Joburg’s Chair of Chairs, […]
by Yusuf Abramjee. The next big organized crime has hit South Africa- Kidnappings. There has been a series of kidnappings over recent years and it appears to be escalating. What is worrying is that these syndicates are becoming more daring and they are clearly sophisticated. Kidnapping syndicates have been operating for some time – taking their […]
I visited Diepsloot north of Johannesburg last week and met individuals from non-profit organisation Lawyers Against Abuse (LvA). The NGO does superb work and they assist hundreds of abused women annually. They focus on gender-based violence and their legal and counseling services are all provided free of charge. Scores of women are raped and beaten […]