AfriForum introduces 24-hour crisis line

Oscar Thomas
29 December 2014

The civil organization, Afriforum has introduced a 24-hour crisis line where the organization’s members and their families can report crime, other emergencies and request emergency assistance telephonically.

CEO of AfrForum Kallie Kriel said the organization launched this service for its members in view of the growing crime crisis in the country.

Kriel said his organisation decided to launch this service, named AfriForum 911, for its members in view of the growing crime crisis in the country and the fact that the police are often slow to react in emergency situations.

“Where the government fails in its basic responsibilities to ensure citizens’ safety, we have to do all we can ourselves to ensure our members’ safety Kriel added.