Community Wolf Acquires Namola to Build Integrated Safety Network

 Community Wolf,  a South African start-up reimagining the future of public safety by building AI-powered safety technology, today announces the acquisition of Namola, the country’s most trusted emergency response app. 

The move brings together two of South Africa’s most recognisable safety platforms and combines two essential layers of safety, community intelligence and professional emergency response, into one integrated model.

South Africa’s safety landscape remains one of the most fragmented in the world. Many crimes go unreported, public response times are inconsistent, and most citizens feel they have limited tools to keep themselves and their families safe. The integration of Namola into Community Wolf directly addresses these challenges by bringing two essential layers of safety under one unified model.

Community Wolf enables everyday South Africans to report crime, suspicious activity, or safety concerns directly through WhatsApp, with no app downloads or specialised hardware required. This information is then processed using an AI model, producing real-time reports that create a living map of what is happening in neighbourhoods and cities across the country. These insights can be used by stakeholders including the police, private security groups, and community protection forums to respond to threats more proactively and efficiently.

Meanwhile, Namola connects users nationwide to medical, fire, and security responders nationwide. This service is powered by its exclusive emergency response partner AURA, a life saving technology platform making emergency response services more accessible and affordable. AURA supplies the critical backend infrastructure and nationwide response network that makes high-quality emergency assistance accessible to more South Africans, when they need it most.

This acquisition, which will see Namola continue operating as a standalone product inside the Community Wolf ecosystem, will combine real-time community intelligence with nationwide professional emergency response, empowering South Africans to build safer communities.

Warren Myers, AURA’s CEO and co-founder, says that “Namola has established itself as one of South Africa’s most trusted safety tools, and we’re proud to continue powering its emergency response network.”

“With the rise of AI, we are now entering a world where we are becoming able to detect and respond to crime faster than ever before. This acquisition will see Community Wolf’s AI-powered tools merge with South Africa’s most trusted safety app, making Namola’s customers significantly safer as a result. We believe this acquisition will strengthen our partnership with Community Wolf, and reinforces AURA’s commitment to enhancing emergency response infrastructure nationally.”

Community Wolf’s co-founder Nick Mills says that “we have deep respect for the Namola brand, its founders and previous leadership. With renewed focus and energy, we believe Namola can regain its status as the household name in private emergency services in South Africa.”

Fellow co-founder Michael Houghton adds that “Community Wolf has quickly become a disruptive force in the safety sector. What began as a simple WhatsApp-based reporting tool has evolved into a rapidly expanding safety ecosystem serving both individuals and organisations.”

“With the addition of Namola, Community Wolf is positioned to accelerate its mission to ensure that South Africans can access the fast, reliable, and community-connected safety services they deserve.”