TBKWatch WhatsApp Guidelines

🔴 TBKWatch CrimeNOW Group

This group serves as a critical extension of TBKWatch’s crime prevention network, dedicated exclusively to security alerts and verified crime reports within Tamboerskloof.

Permitted Content:

✅ Verified crime incidents

✅ Alerts regarding suspicious activities

✅ Urgent safety updates

Prohibited Content:

🚫 Off-topic discussions or general chat

🚫 Personal opinions, debates, or complaints

🚫 Advertising of any kind

🚫 Forwarding crime reports outside the group without prior admin approval

🟢 TBKWatch Civic-Community Group

This is your space for connecting with neighbors and sharing helpful information about daily life in Tamboerskloof.

What You Can Share:

👍 Recommendations for local services (plumbers, electricians, doctors, and more!)

👍 Information about lost and found items

👍 Updates on local community events and civic matters

 Please Keep in Mind:

❌ Let’s avoid political or religious debates.

❌ We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hate speech, insults, or offensive language.

❌ Please be mindful of others and keep off-topic conversations to a minimum.

❌ Remember to report crime-related incidents in the dedicated CrimeNOW Group.

General Rules that apply to both groups 📚

To ensure a positive and productive environment for all members, please adhere to the following guidelines:

✔️ Respectful Communication: All interactions must be respectful. Hate speech, personal attacks, and discriminatory language are strictly prohibited.

✔️ Concise and Relevant Posts: Please keep messages focused and avoid flooding the group with excessive or irrelevant content.

✔️ Information Accuracy: Verify all information before sharing to prevent the spread of misinformation.

✔️ Privacy Protection: In compliance with the POPI Act, do not share member information or group content with external parties.

Rule Enforcement 🚨

Administrators reserve the right to remove posts and temporarily or permanently suspend members who violate these guidelines.

We appreciate your cooperation in upholding these rules and contributing to a safe and valuable community. TBKWatch is a volunteer-driven effort.

Important Contact Information

🚨 For immediate emergencies, please PHONE Watchcom (24/7) at 021 422 4222, SAPS, and your private security provider.

📞 For post-incident reporting, please WHATSAPP the TBKWatch Admin Office at 071 807 5933.