Khayelitsha neighbourhood watch struggles without equipment, police support | GroundUp_News
Lengesi said some patrollers wore flip-flops and sneakers during neighbourhood patrols because they had no money to buy better shoes or boots.
"When we phone the police, they say the vans are unavailable and cops on duty are too few to go out and support us.""We break up drunken fights involving bleeding revellers. The training will help us give them first aid," said Lengesi. Ward councillor Thando Pimpi said he and residents had established the neighbourhood watch in February last year to combat crime."The residents have noticed the success and impact of the neighbourhood watch," he said.
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