Greater Taung Local Municipality CSF Launched
Pudimoe – The recently released 2025/2026 third quarter Crime Statistics revealed a concerning rise in crime across Taung and its nearby communities, with most crime categories showing an upward trend.
In response to these developments, the Greater Taung Local Municipality Community Safety Forum (CSF) was officially launched today in Pudimoe which marked a renewed commitment to intensify efforts to combat crime in Taung, Pudimoe and surrounding areas.
The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management led the forum launch by bringing together key stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, community leaders and various local structures, to collaborate on strategies aimed at improving safety and addressing crime related challenges within the municipality.
The establishment of the CSF forms part of broader strategic interventions aimed at strengthening partnerships between government, law enforcement and residents, while encouraging communities to play an active role in crime prevention and the creation of safer neighbourhoods.
Addressing community members at the launch, Director of Crime Prevention Partnership, Ms Florence Nchoe highlighted importance of strengthening safety within communities and intensifying efforts to curb crime across the Greater Taung area. “Community safety remains a shared responsibility. It is important that we work together to address crime and ensure that our communities feel safe and protected,” she said.
Furthermore, she also raised concerns about the rising levels of crime in Greater Taung, noting that the statistics highlight the urgent need for coordinated action from all sectors of society.
“We cannot fight crime in isolation. The collaboration of stakeholders including different departments, law enforcement, community structures and residents is critical in ensuring that we effectively respond to crime and build safer communities,” she added.
In solidifying their commitment to working together to combat crime through CSF, all stakeholders signed a pledge of commitment.
