The CoE welcomed 100 community safety marshals in Germiston on Tuesday. Contracted to the city from March 1 to June 30, the marshals will work with community members to lessen crime, GBV and substance abuse.
Addressing the marshals, MMC for Community Safety Sizakele Masuku said employing the marshals would keep communities safe and see more companies invest in these communities.
“Through this programme, the city and residents will work together to root out crime and make their neighbourhoods safe. We believe safer communities attract investment and growth, creating jobs and eliminating poverty.
“The war against crime requires teamwork and is a societal problem. As a city, we shall continue to try different strategies in the fight against lawlessness, and this is one such intervention.”
Masuku said another benefit for the marshals is that when their term ends, they will have acquired skills to use in future.
“The marshals will be trained on data collection and other skills that will give them more opportunities to broaden their careers in community safety and law enforcement going forward,” she concluded.
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