Who and what is AfriForum?

AfriForum is an Afrikaans civil rights organisation that protects the rights of minority groups at national as well as provincial level, and anyone who can identify with AfriForum’s principles and objectives may join the organisation. AfriForum’s community plan focuses on mobilising communities to thus take control of their own streets and neighbourhoods again. AfriForum ensures that your constitutional and civil rights are recognised and protected at national level.

Wie en wat is AfriForum?

AfriForum is ’n Afrikaanse burgerregteorganisasie wat die regte van minderheidsgroepe op sowel nasionale as provinsiale vlak beskerm, en enigiemand wat met AfriForum se beginsels en doelstellings kan identifiseer, mag by die organisasie aansluit. AfriForum se gemeenskapsplan fokus daarop om gemeenskappe te mobiliseer om só weer beheer terug te neem oor hul eie strate en woonbuurtes. AfriForum verseker dat jou grondwetlike én burgerregte op nasionale vlak erken en beskerm word.

AfriForum911 response unit assists with arrest of suspected robbers

ByAfriForum 10/04/202610/04/2026

AfriForum911’s response unit in Bloemfontein, in collaboration with MATA SEC and the South African Police Service (SAPS), on 9 April acted swiftly following reports of an armed robbery and arrested two suspects.

According to information, three victims were allegedly robbed earlier under the pretext of a ride-sharing opportunity. One of the victims was allegedly stabbed with a knife. The vehicle which the suspects were driving, is also linked to several other crimes.

A community member shared the location of the suspects’ vehicle, after which response units were immediately mobilised. Upon arrival at the scene (the N1 on-ramp at Nelson Mandela Drive towards Langenhoven Park), the suspects were approached and additional support arrived shortly thereafter.

During the operation, a replica firearm was found in the vehicle, as well as drugs, including Mandrax and crystal meth. Alleged stolen cell phones and other goods were also found in the vehicle.

The two suspects who were arrested were handed over to the SAPS.

“Community involvement in crime prevention, such as sharing information, plays a critical role in enabling rapid response and apprehending criminals,” says Christo Groenewald, District Coordinator of AfriForum in Bloemfontein.

This successful arrest highlights the value of collaboration between community safety structures, private security companies and law enforcement agencies. AfriForum911’s response unit remains committed to making communities safer through rapid action and effective collaboration.