Khayelitsha’s Lingelethu-West CPF recognized for crime-fighting efforts

• The Lingelethu-West Community Policing Forum (CPF) in Khayelitsha received a certificate of appreciation at the Western Cape Provincial CPF Board Appreciation Awards.
• CPF secretary Wente Ntaka said the recognition serves as motivation for members who work in a volatile environment to improve safety and security.
• With the help of police and community stakeholders, the CPF continues to combat crime, including hijackings, murder, GBV, and domestic violence.

The Lingelethu-West Community Policing Forum (CPF) in Khayelitsha was awarded a certificate of appreciation at the Western Cape Provincial CPF Board Appreciation Awards on Saturday 22 February, held at Wynberg Civic Centre.

In a statement published online, the provincial CPF chair, Frasina Lukas, said the event was about recognition and appreciation.

“It is about acknowledging the sacrifices, the commitment, and the unwavering dedication of our 151 community police forums across the Western Cape,” said Lukas.

Lingelethu-West CPF secretary Wente Ntaka described the certificate as a motivation.

A certificate of appreciation that won by Lingelethu West CPF during the Western Cape Provincial CPF Board Appreciation Awards held at Wynberg Cicic Centre in Wynberg.

She said they were pleased to see that their efforts had been recognised by their superiors.

“We are happy to receive such a certificate. To us, it is an honour to be among the recipients. It motivates us. It encourages us to continue working hard and ensuring that our community is safe.” Ntaka said CPF members have sacrificed much to protect the community, to boost levels of safety and security. She described the environment that they are working on as volatile.

Nevertheless, Lingelethu is becoming a business hub in Khayelitsha, Ntaka pointed out. Yet there are many things that occur in the area militating against this development, such as hijacking, murder, gender-based violence (GBV), rape, domestic violence and so on.

However, with the help of the officers and various community stakeholders, the CPF is trying hard to turn the situation in the area around.Lingelethu-West police spokesperson Sgt Xoliswa Nyalambisa praised the CPF for the excellent work in the community.

She said the CPF has a good relationship with the local police.

“CPF members are very happy, for the certificate will motivate them to do more. Such recognition always keeps them on their toes, for they also make sure they are monitoring us by doing follow-up in some cases.”