ActionSA expresses deep concern over the unchecked and escalating crime in Eldorado Park, which has left residents living in constant fear and despair. Criminality—ranging from gang violence and drug peddling to police corruption—is eroding public safety and undermining confidence in law enforcement institutions meant to protect our people.
A Community Under Siege
The state of criminality in Eldorado Park has reached crisis levels:
• Robberies involving Uber drivers have become disturbingly frequent, turning daily commuting into a life-threatening risk.
• Gang violence is rampant, with innocent civilians routinely caught in the crossfire.
• Drug dealers are targeting children, leading to a surge in substance abuse among the youth.
• Corruption within SAPS and police indifference have created a culture of impunity, leaving victims hopeless and crime underreported.
This is not just a policing issue; it is a collapse of governance and leadership. Residents deserve to live in communities where the rule of law is upheld and enforced.
ActionSA’s Solutions to Restore Safety and Security
ActionSA believes in building an honest, professional, and effective law enforcement system. To that end, we propose the following:
1. Strengthen and Professionalise the Police Service
• Increase funding for visible policing.
• Recruit more well-trained officers.
• Improve police station infrastructure and resources.
2. Reintroduce Specialised Units
• Units focused on anti-gang operations, drug enforcement, economic sabotage, and rural and urban safety.
3. Reform Correctional Services
• Implement stricter staff conduct codes.
• Increase personnel capacity.
• Introduce rehabilitative work programmes for offenders.
4. Toughen Sentencing for Serious Crimes
• Ensure that “life in prison” means exactly that—no parole for violent offenders.
• Enforce harsher penalties for organised crime and drug trafficking.
5. Restore the Scorpions and Strengthen the NPA
• Re-establish the Scorpions to investigate high-level corruption and organised crime.
• Equip the National Prosecuting Authority to prosecute without fear or favour.
6. Secure Our Borders
• Improve border controls to curb the flow of illegal goods and undocumented individuals contributing to the crime economy.
Restoring Community Trust in Law Enforcement
In response to widespread police insensitivity and misconduct, ActionSA calls for:
• Mandatory sensitivity and professionalism training for all police officers.
• Independent oversight mechanisms to swiftly deal with reports of misconduct.
• Strengthened community policing forums to rebuild trust and collaboration between residents and law enforcement.
A Call to Action
ActionSA urges the residents of Eldorado Park to stand with us in demanding urgent and decisive action. Our communities cannot wait. The time to act is now.
Together, we can reclaim Eldorado Park from criminal syndicates and build a future rooted in justice, safety, and dignity for all.
ActionSA Calls for Urgent Action to End Crime Crisis in Eldorado Park
ActionSA expresses deep concern over the unchecked and escalating crime in Eldorado Park, which has left residents living in constant fear and despair. Criminality—ranging from gang violence and drug peddling to police corruption—is eroding public safety and undermining confidence in law enforcement institutions meant to protect our people.
A Community Under Siege
The state of criminality in Eldorado Park has reached crisis levels:
• Robberies involving Uber drivers have become disturbingly frequent, turning daily commuting into a life-threatening risk.
• Gang violence is rampant, with innocent civilians routinely caught in the crossfire.
• Drug dealers are targeting children, leading to a surge in substance abuse among the youth.
• Corruption within SAPS and police indifference have created a culture of impunity, leaving victims hopeless and crime underreported.
This is not just a policing issue; it is a collapse of governance and leadership. Residents deserve to live in communities where the rule of law is upheld and enforced.
ActionSA’s Solutions to Restore Safety and Security
ActionSA believes in building an honest, professional, and effective law enforcement system. To that end, we propose the following:
1. Strengthen and Professionalise the Police Service
• Increase funding for visible policing.
• Recruit more well-trained officers.
• Improve police station infrastructure and resources.
2. Reintroduce Specialised Units
• Units focused on anti-gang operations, drug enforcement, economic sabotage, and rural and urban safety.
3. Reform Correctional Services
• Implement stricter staff conduct codes.
• Increase personnel capacity.
• Introduce rehabilitative work programmes for offenders.
4. Toughen Sentencing for Serious Crimes
• Ensure that “life in prison” means exactly that—no parole for violent offenders.
• Enforce harsher penalties for organised crime and drug trafficking.
5. Restore the Scorpions and Strengthen the NPA
• Re-establish the Scorpions to investigate high-level corruption and organised crime.
• Equip the National Prosecuting Authority to prosecute without fear or favour.
6. Secure Our Borders
• Improve border controls to curb the flow of illegal goods and undocumented individuals contributing to the crime economy.
Restoring Community Trust in Law Enforcement
In response to widespread police insensitivity and misconduct, ActionSA calls for:
• Mandatory sensitivity and professionalism training for all police officers.
• Independent oversight mechanisms to swiftly deal with reports of misconduct.
• Strengthened community policing forums to rebuild trust and collaboration between residents and law enforcement.
A Call to Action
ActionSA urges the residents of Eldorado Park to stand with us in demanding urgent and decisive action. Our communities cannot wait. The time to act is now.
Together, we can reclaim Eldorado Park from criminal syndicates and build a future rooted in justice, safety, and dignity for all.