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On 22 September 2025, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police, NMBM Traffic, and a coalition of law-enforcement and safety partners held a Social Crime Awareness drive at Baywest Mall in Gqeberha, focusing on underage drinking, social crimes, and community safety.
What Happened
Information stands and demonstrations walked shoppers through crime-prevention tips, emergency response steps, and how to report incidents. Partners included Relay Ambulance, Algoa Steel, Omega Security, Scouts, Extreme Security, SAPS Forensic Division, SADF, City Wide Security, Atlas Security, Fidelity Security, and the SAPS Dive Unit. The programme highlighted roles across policing, private security, forensics, and medical support.
Official Response
Organisers said the aim was to improve public awareness and reduce harm linked to underage alcohol use and related offences. Agencies outlined how coordinated responses, between police, emergency services, and private security can speed up assistance and strengthen case outcomes.
Community Impact
Families and young people engaged with officers, collected safety pamphlets, and learned practical steps for safer social spaces. Mall management and vendors noted steady foot traffic at the stands and welcomed the focus on prevention ahead of the year-end period.
FAQ
What issues were addressed?
Underage drinking, social crimes, reporting procedures, and emergency response basics.
Who took part?
NMB Metro Police, NMBM Traffic, SAPS units, emergency medical services, and private security partners.
How can residents report concerns?
Report incidents to SAPS or NMB Metro Police and provide as much detail as possible (time, place, description).
