The Sowetan Vuvuzela Squad continue to patrol, and as they do so, the crime rate drops. The Angel Network recently handed over some much-needed safety gear.
Soweto, South Africa (27 February 2020) – October 2019, we shared a story that touched so many hearts, that it went viral. We discussed the Vuvuzela Men of Soweto. The story was shared over ten thousands times and read by more than 25,000 people.
The story detailed how the men woke up at 2 am and took to the streets of Soweto to escort women to their transport. They also have a uniquely South African call, to let the women know they are ready.
They trumpet on the vuvuzelas to announce their arrival. The women then walk out and are escorted safely to their taxis and buses. Each of the men is unemployed and have taken up this task to make Soweto a better place for all. The Angel Network decided to raise some money to gift the guys a little something as thanks for going above and beyond.
The Angel Network raised over R40 000 for the squad to host a Christmas party and buy them much-needed safety gear. This week, the entire squad, around 200 people, received high-visibility vests, torches and drink flasks for those chilly winter mornings.
The Angel Network is so pleased to have been able to help in a small way. They now plan to step it up and raise even more to make sure the men and women of the Vuvuzela Squad can have warm jackets, gloves and boots before winter sets in.
The Jabulani SAPS also confirmed that the crime, in areas where the squad patrol, has dropped substantially.
“We had the pleasure and privilege of meeting the Vuvuzela men and women who give of their time so selflessly every day.
Thanks to your collective generosity, we were able to raise R40 000 and not only throw them a very well deserved Christmas party, but supply all 200 of them with flasks, whistles, torches and reflective jackets.
We are now raising funds to supply them with pepper spray, boots, peak caps as well as beanies, gloves, scarves and jackets for the winter months.
Jabulani SAPS tell us that crime is down substantially in the parts of Soweto that these amazing people patrol, day and night.
To make a donation
The Angel Network
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Code 250655
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Anyone wanting to assist the Angel Network is welcome to message them via Facebook or to call Glynne Goldberg Wolman on 083-777-1621 to discuss donations.