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February 2026 · Benoni City Times

Youth Desk Calls Young Residents to Unite Against Crime

The Benoni CPF Youth Desk invites men and women aged 18–35 to join crime-prevention campaigns, school outreach and leadership programmes building safer neighbourhoods across the city.

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January 2026 · Benoni City Times

Festive Crime Round-Up: Sector 2 Remains a SAPS Priority

Benoni SAPS noted a festive-season decrease in contact crime, but house robberies and break-ins rose in Sector 2. CPF urged residents in Airfield, Farrarmere and Goedeburg to stay vigilant and report suspicious vehicles.

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October 2025 · Benoni City Times

Pop-Up Market Raises Funds for Benoni CPF Patrollers

Benoni CPF sectors hosted a community market to fund patrol resources and honour volunteers who serve as an operational extension of SAPS — a model supported across all seven Benoni sectors including Sector 2.

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September 2025 · Benoni City Times

You Too Can Make the Cut as a CPF Member

Benoni CPF patrollers explain why even one to two hours of weekly patrol makes a difference. No experience needed — training is provided. Members are the eyes and ears of the police.

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April 2025 · Benoni City Times

Crime Alert: Dog Poisonings, Muggings & House Robberies Rising

Benoni CPF spokesperson Stephan Lombard warned that dog poisonings in Farrarmere, Northmead and Airfield often precede house robberies. Tips include walking in groups, varying routes and reporting all incidents to SAPS.

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November 2024 · Benoni City Times

Annual Santa Drive — Sectors 1 & 2 Deliver Festive Joy

Patrollers from Sectors 1 and 2 lead Santa through Northmead, Farrarmere, Alphen Park, Goedeburg, Arrowe Park, Airfield and surrounding areas. Community donations of sweets and treats are welcome.

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October 2024 · Benoni City Times

Benoni CPF Wins Best CPF in Ekurhuleni

Selected from 39 stations, Benoni CPF received the SAPS Ekurhuleni District award for outstanding crime prevention, traffic safety and community partnerships across all seven sectors.

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July 2024 · Benoni City Times

CPF Tip: Reporting Crime Is Vital for Patrol Priorities

Sector 2 spokesperson Stephan Lombard explains that SAPS deploys visible policing based on reported case numbers — WhatsApp posts alone cannot allocate resources. Always open a case and obtain a case number.

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January 2024 · Benoni City Times

Sector 2 Residents Invited to Elective AGM

Residents and business owners in Airfield, Alphen Park, Arrowe Park, Farrarmere, Goedeburg, Northmead and Northvilla were invited to the Sector 2 CPF elective AGM at Belvedere School, Farrarmere.

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Safety Tip

May 2023 · Benoni City Times

Warning: Impersonators Targeting Sector 2 Homes

Sector 2 CPF reported criminals posing as City of Ekurhuleni workers or service providers to gain access to homes. Always verify credentials and contact your CPF or security company when in doubt.

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November 2022 · Benoni City Times

Why Reporting Crime Helps Your Neighbourhood

Stephan Lombard, Sector 2 CPF spokesperson, explains that unreported crimes make areas appear safe on paper — reducing SAPS patrols. Reporting empowers investigations and recovery of stolen property.

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