DAKALANI Mulaudzi’s first priority is safety.
The 39-year-old security guard from Caleb Motshabi in Mangaung fenced his shack to keep thugs from stealing his hard-earned possessions.
He said after criminals broke into his shack twice last year, he had no choice but to start building a fence around it.
He said: “My neighbourhood is a hot spot for robberies and housebreakings.
“When I fell victim to housebreaking last year, I decided to do something about the matter.
“Now I can sleep like a baby instead of worrying about who will burst into my home while I am away.
“I have peace of mind now that my property is safe.
“I work as a security guard, so I have to protect myself before I protect others.
“It is easy for someone to jump in and out of a big yard, but it is difficult to jump over a fence that is right next to a shack.
“My community takes the law into their own hands and that always lands them in trouble.
“I fenced my shack because cops don’t assist housebreaking victims unless they come forward with a suspect’s name.
“I did not even bother to open a case when thugs broke into my house last year.
“I knew it would be a waste of time because police have never recovered any of my neighbour’s stolen goods.
“The police officers in our area are failing us.”
Malile Ralesoetsa (37), a neighbour, said: “Dakalani did the right thing by putting a fence around his shack.
“I also want him to do the same for me.”
Police spokeswoman Sergeant Sinah Mpakane said: “Dakalane should go to his nearest police station and ask to meet with station commander about his matter.
“He can also ask for more cops to patrol the area.”
