AfriForum releases report on church safety
AfriForum has released an assessment document that churches can use as a guideline in tightening their security.
This comes amid a rise in criminal activity recorded at churches, especially in Gauteng, where phones and money have been robbed from congregants, with some cases ending in assault, kidnapping, and murder.
READ:Three Coptic Orthodox monks killed in Gauteng church
AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says the assessment offers guidelines so that churches can be prepared for burglaries, armed robbery, vehicle theft, and arson.
"In the past, the government honoured its responsibility with respect to the safety of communities and there was no need for security companies or other institutions to look after the safety of churches.
"Church leaders are therefore not focused on analysing risks and implementing measures. This gap in terms of safety must be dealt with urgently as crime is on the rise; hence, AfriForum released this assessment tool.”
ALSO READ:
