WHAT WE DO
We live in a beautiful town.
As residents, we have a duty to keep our area safe, so that we can enjoy the beaches and parks without worrying about our safety. The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) aims to help people protect themselves and their properties, and to reduce the fear of crime by means of active, visible citizen presence, improved home security tips, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents and crime, and by fostering a community spirit.
All these efforts stimulate a caring community, reducing the opportunities for crime by increasing crime prevention awareness.
The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) is a voluntary community organisation of people with shared common values, who live in the area and work together to make the area a safer place to stay through acting as the eyes and ears of the community. Working in conjunction with our local South African Police Force (SAPS), Community Policing Forums (CPF) and armed response organisations, Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) can be a part of a formidable team working against criminals and their illegal activities. Help to make your neighbourhood secure – support the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch. Please go to the membership page to join so that we can watch out for each other. Your contribution can make a huge difference.
The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) is a voluntary community organisation of people with shared common values, who live in the area and work together to make the area a safer place to stay through acting as the eyes and ears of the community. Working in conjunction with our local South African Police Force (SAPS), Community Policing Forums (CPF) and armed response organisations, Ballito Neighbourhood Watch (BNW) can be a part of a formidable team working against criminals and their illegal activities. Help to make your neighbourhood secure – support the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch. Please go to the membership page to join so that we can watch out for each other. Your contribution can make a huge difference.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of Ballito Neighbourhood Watch is open to any resident of Ballito. The cost is R250 per annum, per household. This will enable three members of your household to register under your household subscription. We rely on membership fees to fund community projects and expenses. Join the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch today and assist in making your neighbourhood safer.
As a member of BNW you may wish to get further involved by:
Joining our BNW patrol team
Participating in various community projects
Joining the BNW Committee
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU AS A MEMBER?
Observation of your surrounds Reporting any suspicious activity
YOU CAN PAY VIA EFT, ZAPPER OR CREDIT CARD.
As a member of BNW you may wish to get further involved by:
Joining our BNW patrol team
Participating in various community projects
Joining the BNW Committee
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU AS A MEMBER?
Observation of your surrounds Reporting any suspicious activity
YOU CAN PAY VIA EFT, ZAPPER OR CREDIT CARD.
EFT
EFT Details
Standard Bank – Ballito
Account Name – Ballito Neighbourhood Watch
Branch Code – 040027
Account Number – 034513159
Reference – Use Name & Surname
Please send proof of payment to treasurer@ballitonw.org.za
Zapper
Scan the code below.
Credit Card
We use PayFast to process credit/debt card payments. Please go to our PayFast Cause page HERE and add the correct amount into the donation section.
PayFast is PCI-DSS Level 1 Compliant and use Extended Validation SSL with 2048-bit encryption. Only two of the four major South African banks use this –the highest– level of encryption currently available.
BECOME A PATROLLER
Our dedicated team of BNW patrollers patrol the residential areas of Ballito every night in their vehicles.
They monitor and report issues to local security companies.
This team of volunteers, working in two-hour shifts, act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the neighbourhood – they do not engage, but report any suspicious activities noted.
For more information, please contact Maddy on 084 242 2566
ABOUT US
OBJECTIVES
To educate residents of the Ballito community on security and safety.
Keep an eye on one another’s properties, patrolling the street and reporting suspicious incidents to the Police and other involved safety and various law enforcement, emergency and security services.
Provide local real-time crime reports and reports of suspicious behaviour as they are reported by BNW members. Bring neighbours together and encourage a network of communication to assist each other. To be a part of a solution that will create safe neighbourhoods for everyone to cherish.
VISION
To provide a consolidated form of accurate information and assistance to the residents of Ballito, whether it be Crime or socio-economic influences, with the aim of building a responsive close-knit community.
MISSION
A proactive and inclusive organisation that has its eyes on the ground and are fast to respond to undesirable external influences and in so doing, help in reducing criminal activity in the area.
WHY DO WE NEED A
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
- Unacceptable crime rate – increasing over festive season
- To create safe neighbourhoods for everyone to enjoy
- Police must focus primarily on violent crimes as opposed to property related crimes
- As we become more effective we will free up SAPS so that they can be more effective in their more serious cases
- Good communication with emergency services means swift effective reaction not only to crime but to other emergencies such as fire, accident
- To cultivate a sense of unity and good neighbourly relations among the residents of Ballito.
- To assist the local police to safeguard the community against criminal activities and strive for a safe and secure environment.
- To provide a channel through which local communities can play a meaningful role in crime prevention in a manner that is ethical and non-violent.
- To create public awareness with regard to safety, crime prevention and protection of families and their property.
- To encourage the community to work in close co-operation with the South African Police Services (SAPS) and other structures such as local authorities who are involved in law enforcement.
- To unite a diverse residency in creating a stable and crime free environment.
WHO TO CALL IN AN EMERGENCY
CONTACT US
CHAIRPERSON
Morne Steffens
chairman@ballitonw.org.za
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Lionel Stringer
TREASURER & MEMBERSHIPS
Jenny Steffens
treasurer@ballitonw.org.za
SECRETARY/ADMIN
Di Timberlake
secretary@ballitonw.org.za