KEEP SAFE
Theft is the most common crime on campus. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Check that your doors and windows are locked when you leave your room.
Don’t hide keys in obvious places (like under the doormat).
Don’t put your home address on your key ring.
Make friends with your neighbours so that you can look out for each other.
Take your valuables home with you when you go home for holidays.
Never prop open access doors.
Don’t leave your backpack or bag unattended in cafeterias and libraries.
Keep a record of serial numbers of valuable items, like your laptop.
Use the Foot Route on campus where possible (this is close to emergency phones and surveillance).
Report suspicious behaviour to Campus Protection Services on 021 650 2222/3.
Have emergency numbers saved on your phone (see page 24).
Never carry too much cash on you.
Never put your wallet in the back pocket of your pants.
Walk in a group, especially at night.
Keep your cellphone out of sight.
IN THE EVENT OF
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Contrary to popular belief, the majority of rapes occur between people who know each other. If you are sexually assaulted, get yourself to a safe place and tell the first person you see and trust what happened to you.
Rape is a crime and should ideally be reported to the police, it’s important for you to have follow-up medical attention so that you can get prophylactic treatment for HIV/AIDS if necessary and any other treatment.
PEOPLE TO CALL
Call Rape Crisis on
021 447 9762.
Call CPS on
021 650 2222/3
(you can ask for a female CPS officer to assist)