Business Against Crime Western Cape
BACWC is an acronym for Business Against Crime Western Cape. It is a non-profit organisation that aims to reduce crime through various means including education, awareness, prevention and prosecution. It has an annual golf day to raise funds and promote the organisation’s mission and vision. To find out more about BACWC, read the article below.
Business Against Crime Western Cape (BACWC)
Business against crime Western Cape (BACWC) is a not for profit organisation that works with the government to reduce crime rates. Its strategy aims to eliminate crime-enabling processes and to improve crime prevention measures in the Western Cape. The organisation works with the police, the National Prosecuting Authority and the Provincial Department of Community Safety.
The organisation supports local police stations by raising funds for their victim-support rooms. One such project was the revamping of the Simon’s Town police station’s victim-support room. Business against crime Western Cape also called on young people to volunteer in these rooms.
Mission
The mission of Business Against Crime Western Cape (BACWC) is to reduce crime in Cape Town, South Africa. The initiative has the support of the government at all levels and recently finalised a three-year strategic plan. It includes new initiatives and aims to extend its work beyond the Cape Town area. It will host a breakfast to share its plans with the business community and other stakeholders, including the National Prosecuting Authority, South African Police Service and the provincial department of community safety.
During the meeting, members were frustrated that there was not enough progress made in the fight against gangsterism. They asked questions related to the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry and what the biggest challenges are in the fight against crime. They also expressed concern over the number of gang members and leaders who owned firearms. In addition, they asked if police villages for law enforcement officers were considered.
Vision
The Vision of Business Against Crime Western Cape is a collaborative effort between businesses and law enforcement to prevent crime and ensure public safety. The initiative has worked successfully in other areas and has been introduced to the Western Cape. It uses a smart city approach that combines CCTV cameras and artificial intelligence to gather information from witnesses. The information is fed into a central command centre where all stakeholders can work together to protect society.
Among the initiatives outlined in the Vision are the establishment of a new anti-gang unit. This new unit will work to disrupt the criminal governance and illicit economy of gangs in the Western Cape. It also aims to eliminate the supply lines used by gang members and eliminate the need for illicit drugs. The initiative will be implemented in areas such as Philippi, Paarl East, Steenberg and Woodstock.
Annual golf day
The Business Against Crime – Western Cape annual golf day is a golfing event that takes place each year. This year’s date is Friday, 13 October. Tickets are R250 each. The tournament is held at the Durbanville Golf Club. This event is an opportunity for corporate executives to come together and share a common goal.
The event raises funds for the MAD Leadership Foundation. This year’s event, which is run by third-parties, raises awareness and funds for the foundation. The event includes a golf tournament and a fundraising dinner. This year’s guests included South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Cyril Ramaphosa teed off first in the presidential golf day and hit a crisp drive down the first fairway to applause.
Keynote speaker
The Business against crime Western Cape (BACWC) is a local initiative that fights crime in Cape Town. It has the support of all three levels of government. It recently finalised a new strategic plan that incorporates new initiatives and plans to extend its reach deeper into the province. This morning, it will host a breakfast to share its plans with the business community. Business leaders will be joined by representatives from the South African Police Service, the National Prosecuting Authority, and the Provincial Department of Community Safety.
Jeremy Vearey is a former MK cadre, former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela and the deputy provincial commissioner of Western Cape SAPS. His new memoir, Into Dark Water, paints a panoramic portrait of policing in the Western Cape. He also outlines the personal cost he paid for following his calling. Jeremy Vearey will speak at the Cape Town Press Club on April 30 to discuss the challenges facing the Western Cape and the state of its police forces.
