• +27 12 035 1520
  • info@safersouthafrica.org
  • Highveld Technopark, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
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Who We Are at
Safer South Africa Foundation

Safer South Africa Foundation operates in line with Vision 2030 as set out in the National Development Plan to build safer communities and a just society. In doing so, engaging communities is an important part of our work.

  • The Safer South Africa Foundation exists to mobilise under-resourced communities to build awareness and ability to work together in the ‘fight against crime’.
  • The Foundation fosters a better understanding of community safety issues and improves relationships between the community and the law enforcement agencies.
  • In addition to its work with communities, the Foundation seeks to actively contribute to the national discourse on crime and community safety matters by undertaking research, advocacy and campaigns.
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Our Programmes And Other Initiatives Are Implemented
Through A Partnership-Based Approach

Our Objectives

To Help make ‘South Africa – a safer place to live, learn, work, play and rest.’ ‘To help build safe, confident and empowered communities'

  • To mobilize and empower local communities to join hands in the fight against crime in order to contribute to the improvement of their community.
  • To promote an enhanced level of security in South Africa’s communities by providing an independent perspective on community policing, road safety and successful reintegration of offenders to curb reoffending.
  • To work in partnership with all community based formations and others to help improve safety in communities.
  • To educate the public about the criminal justice system, encourage and support research to inform community based crime prevention strategies.

Our Values and Strategic Aims

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We act with honesty and integrity, not compromising the truth.

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We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages and experiences.

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We will not accept funding from or work with any organisation that demands we compromise our values in any way.

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We are committed to effective partnerships and we seek opportunities to form alliances with local community and voluntary organisations

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Meet Our Leadership

Safer South Africa Foundation has a board that is responsible for governance and management. The board contributes to the strategic direction of the Foundation and provides advice, guidance and through various networks contacts to partner organisations.

  • The Chief Executive Officer of the Safer South Africa Foundation is General Riah Phiyega, a trustee in the South African Police Service (SAPS) medical aid scheme, Polmed, and a former National Police Commissioner of the SAPS. The Safer South Africa Foundation’s strategy, projects and activities are reviewed at quarterly Board meetings. The Board plays an active role in supporting the Foundation’s vision and mission.
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‘South Africa – A Safer Place To Live, Learn, Work, Play And Rest.’

The Youth 4 Safer South Africa Debates and Leadership Development programme, which started from humble beginnings, is a trailblazing initiative focused on empowering the young leaders of a brighter tomorrow

  • It is an idea that would not have seen the light of day had it not been for the overwhelming support of everyone who sacrificed their resources and showed immense dedication to the initiative. We are humbled by the nation-building spirit we are witnessing through this journey.
  • Establishing mutually beneficial partnerships is a cornerstone of our growing and developing organisation and so we are honoured by your generosity and support.
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GENERAL RIAH PHIYEGA (RET)

General Mangwashi Victoria ‘Riah ‘Phiyega

(Retired) is an experienced past senior executive in both the public and private sector having served in various executive positions.

  • She is the current CEO of Safer South Africa Foundation as well as an Executive Board Member.
  • She is also the Executive Director of the Women’s Development Business Trust (WDB Trust)
  • She is the Chairperson of Workerslife Insurance Company
  • She is a past National Commissioner of Police,
  • She had an illustrious career in the corporate and public sector  holding senior leadership roles; Group Executive for Absa Bank Limited; Group Executive at Transnet; Executive Ports Authority.

Endowed with a wealth of governance experience, she served on numerous boards of companies, NGO’s and University Councils.  She is a member of the International Women’s Forum (IWFSA)

 

She served in numerous Commissions:

  • The Road Accident Fund Commission Chaired by Judge Satchwell;
  • The Presidential Review Committee for SOE’s which she chaired;
  • The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers as Deputy Chairperson;
  • Board member of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Bid Committee.

 

She holds:

  • BA (SW) degree from the University of the North
  • BA (SS) Hons from Unisa
  • MA (SS) degree from the University of Johannesburg
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Wales University.

 

She also attended Executive Development Programmes at:

  • the National University of Singapore
  • Wharton University, Pennsylvania in the US.
  • She completed a Professional Coaching Course (PCC) Centre for Coaching UCT.

 

She is guided by her driving philosophy ISE (Integrity, Service for others before self, and Excellence)