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GEESE: World Wetlands Day.
WORLD WETLAND DAY is upon us again!
Officially, it is on 2nd February which is a Thursday but that’s not easy for those who work and so we will be celebrating it on Saturday 4th February.
We will also honour it by holding one of our regular Clean-Up parties on Friday 3rd February
DO HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US ON ONE OR BOTH OF THESE DAYS!!!!
We also hope you will tell your friends and publicise these two events, celebrating World Wetland Day
Clean-Up details for Friday 3rd February: Meet outside the Viper Lounge at 09h00 and we will send members out two by two. Do bring a bottle of water, a hat and sunscreen and we will supply bags and directions – we also now have some tongs given us by the Plastics Federation making the picking up far easier! . It is usually quite a lot of fun, very satisfying and an ideal way of meeting people. We usually go out for up to two hours and then meet back at the Glencairn Strip for refreshments and stories!
ON SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY @ 09h30 we will meet up at the ruin of the old Water Mill and make our way down the Els River to the Sea! We will pass through the Navy, Rotary, then Gordons land, coming out at the top of the Glencairn Wetland. That part of the walk might be quite rough at this stage and those who aren’t so agile might want to meet up at 10h30 with the group at the original bench on the field above the Typha Tunnel, from where we will make our way through the Wetland to the Sea. There are lots of things to see in the Wetland:
v New ‘rafts’ for the Typha Tunnel – thanks to William & Gia Keiser who have just arrived in Glencairn and done major alterations to their house
v Check on the African Black Duck – I saw two this morning and one of them flies beautifully – ours were pinioned and so has a wild one joined our singleton? Or What?
v Admire our Red Data plant – the Solanum Africanum or Dronkbessie – which is coming into flower all over the wetland
v Catch a sight of the Whitethroated Swallows who might line up their young for us!
v Experience the new Walkway under the Glen Road and rest awhile on the superb bench to view the abundance of nature around you.
v And finally reach the sea by way of the new path alongside the beautiful regrown banks of the Els River to see how it should be like without the Typha.
v Once at the sea, turn right to Glencairn Station where there is a beautiful Rainbow and you are encouraged to add your painted ‘hand’ as proof of your mornings’ achievements!
v After all this we will retire to the Glencairn Strip for refreshments and share our experiences.
v Rupert will be available to help ferry you back to your car – either before or after this adventurous walk.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the new managers for the Gordons and Rotary Camps both of whom have recently taken up these positions which are most important to us all in the Glencairn Valley.
Gordons Lloyd Walters 021 782 3872 or 082 492 1967 He is managing the Camp and his cousin, Vanessa White takes the bookings 021 783 0218. Both Vanessa and Lloyd have known this area since they were children. Lloyd has his own electrical business and so isn’t always available.
Rotary Koos & Antoinette Burger [koosburger@telkomsa.net] Koos and Antoinette were both teachers at the Paul Greyling School in Fish Hoek and have lived in Welcome Glen for many years and so know this area well.
Also:
AfriOceans Terry Corr who is Head of Education Tel: 021 7821348 Cell: 084 6801354 email:terry@aoca.org.za , whom I mentioned in our last newsletter and who is making great waves in the Far South schools with their AfriOceans Warriors Environmental Education programme.
DonaldsArt Donald Barnett is the guy who has painted the Glencairn Rainbow with additions from children which has brought the ‘sparkle’ to the Glencairn Station area. He has an open profile on Facebook so, if you are a member of Facebook you can click on this connection and be taken straight there to have a look. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.246815118719113.62888.147623811971578&type=1 If you are not yet a member of Facebook, you can go to this sight http://www.flickr.com/photos/donaldsart to have a look at what it is all about.
All of them are bubbling with excitement and enthusiasm for their new responsibilities and so it will be great to work with them and help them in any way we can.
PLANS for the FUTURE
We feel that we need to make a simple flower, bird, insect, etc book of things readily seen specifically in the valley. With this in mind, would the photographers have their cameras ready and send us your shots – preferably as soon as possible – stating clearly when and where the photo was taken … you need not necessarily know its name! Many years ago we printed a Check List but we have found that we need something with photos when taking people round the Wetland …. or indeed, people walking on their own.
Very much looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the Friday 3rd 09h00 Work Party and the Celebrations on Saturday 4th February at 09h30 when we can truly celebrate our wetland and enjoy it – Cilla and Rupert
GEESE – Glencairn Education & Environment Support Enthusiasts – Chairman – Sir Rupert Bromley & Secretary – Lady Bromley
The Old Manse, 71 Glen Road, Glencairn, 7975
Phone 021 782 6400 : Fax 021 782 5016 : Email <cilla@bromley.co.za> : Skype crbromley webpage <geeseglencairn.org>
Stolen Copper Pipes – Glencairn Heights, Sat 21st
Subject: Stolen water-pipes–Glencairn Heights
To: dewaal.louise@googlemail.com
Jock Mills
Missing Cat – Main road
MISSING CAT – Sorry couldn’t copy picture of Grey and white striped cat
‘Riff’ (beloved half-brother of ‘Raff’)
From 102 Main Road in Glencairn
Much loved and any information or news will be greatly appreciated.
CONTACT: Alisa on 082 421 5179 – or E-mail: angel45@iafrica.com
Burglar Caught
Dear Neighbour,
Mike Nicol just posted on the Glencairn Facebook noticeboard that two years ago they had a break-in, nothing stolen as the alarm scared off the thieves. The incident was reported and fingerprints taken. Today an SMS from Simon’s Town Police Station let him know that the guy had been caught on another job and will appear in court today on three counts of burglary. The criminal is 21 years old and lives in Gugulethu. Well done to our SAPS.
Warm regards,
Louise de Waal
Agressive Work Seeker
Dear Neighbours,
There is very aggressive Malawian knocking on doors looking for work. On being advised that I do not require any help he becomes very aggressive and insistent that he be employed.
I asked him for his work permit and he said he would bring me one on Friday, I repeated that I did not want his help. On departure he waved his hands with fingers upward !
He is tall, well built. He was practically bald with a shaven head.. He was wearing a tee-shirt with red, white and narrow black stripes. On his back was a dark:(black) drawstring and fairly small bag. He had dark long trousers.
After his visit I advised the Simon’s Town Police who very promptly came to my home for information.
Noel Burton.
Kind regards,
Aliet
Aliet Pelt
Chairperson, SAPS Sector 1 Sub-Forum
Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, Welcome Glen
T | 0217810028
C | 0723473117
F | 0866189783
Neighbourhood Watch Meeting: 11 January
With apologies for sending this notice out so late!
You are invited to the monthly Neighbourhood Watch Meeting at the Phoenix Hall in Glencairn Heights this coming Wednesday, 11th January 2012. The meeting starts at 18.30 and ends no later than 19.30.
W.O. Spreeth, Simon’s Town Precinct Sector 1 Manager will be available to answer any questions you may have about policing in this precinct, safety and security.
Please note:
Simon’s Town Sector 1 Sub-Forum meetings are held every second Wednesday of a month, starting at 18.30 and ending no later than 19.30
2012 Meetings
- 8 February 2012
- 14 March 2012
- 11 April 2012
- 9 May 2012
- 13 June 2012
- 11 July 2012
- 8 August 2012
- 12 September 2012
- 10 October 2012
- 14 November 2012
- 12 December 2012
Please diarise these dates so that you won’t forget that this important meeting about safety and security in our precinct takes place!
Kind regards,
Aliet
Aliet Pelt
Chairperson, SAPS Sector 1 Sub-Forum
Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, Welcome Glen
T | 0217810028
C | 0723473117
F | 0866189783
Neighbourhood Watch Minutes 14 Dec 2011
SIMON’S TOWN COMMUNITY POLICE SUB FORUM (SECTOR 1)
(incorp. Greater Glencairn Valley Neighbourhood Watch)
MINUTES OF MEETING
HELD AT PHOENIX HALL ON WEDNESDAY 14 December 2011
PRESENT
Chairperson – Aliet Pelt
Secretary – Lesley Minnaar (acting)
Attendance Register – completed and filed: 33 members present.
1. WELCOME AND LAST MONTH’S MINUTES
The chairperson thanked all present for attending.
Apologies
Clive Gibson
Mike Bester
Anne Fry – all forthcoming meetings up to 1 March 2012.
Sandi Maytham
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting held on 9 November 2011 were proposed
by David Brown and seconded by Mel Wainwright.
2. POLICE REPORT
Warrant Officer Spreeth gave information on local crime statistics for the period 9
November to 13 December 2011 as follows:
10 Burglaries: – 1 Glencairn, 3 Welcome Glen, 2 Glencairn Heights, 1 Bay View
Heights and 3
General theft: 9
Theft out of Motor Vehicle: 2. Welcome Glen and Misty Cliffs.
Common assault: 4
90% of all these crimes happen at night.
½ of thefts are due to negligence of the people themselves – left own camera on
gatepost that was then stolen, leaving doors and windows open etc., etc.
Please leave laptops at home when going swimming, not in full view inside your
car parked at the beach.
This last period was relatively quiet compared with we have had in the past.
Complaints have increased, which is great. Drunken driving has increased. All
assaults have had arrests. SAPS rely heavily on fingerprints.
In the last four months we have lost nine members of staff. Arne Soderlund has
written to the Provincial Commissioner as Simon’s Town Police Station is now
85% understaffed
This station only has x 2 detectives. W.O. Steenkamp has also volunteered his
services for this busy crime period. An extra 25K in the budget will not be able to
buy more staff.
A question from the floor: Would it help to get more SAPS staff for the Simon’s
Town station if we wrote to the MEC as well as Provincial Commissioner Jafta as
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citizens? A: Probably not, as the crime stats are relatively low compared with
other areas. Maybe the CPF could draft a letter for all to sign.
In closing W.O. Spreeth thanked Geoff for all his hard work and wished everyone
a safe Christmas.
The Chair advised that crimes and driving offenses will be sent out as messages
on the Google group. Another e-mail will also go out referring to the suspicious
white bakkie registration CA 945360
The Chair thanked W.O. Spreeth and all his team for their hard work during the
year and wished him well over the festive season. All applauded W.O. Spreeth
for his input over the difficult year.
3. REPORT FROM LOCAL SECURITY COMPANIES
Mach 1: Manu asked all residents to please test their alarms before they go away
on leave.
4. LOCAL CRIME STATISTICS AND REPORT BACK FROM
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHES
a. Glencairn : nothing to report
b. Glencairn Heights: suspicious bakkie and Cockburn Close. Since early
November x 4 break-ins to one property – alarms have been ripped out
and the door hacked through.
c. Outdoor Network : nothing
d. Glen Road: new coordinator needed. No feedback.
e. Neptune’s Close : nothing to report
f. Glen Marine : 0
g. Old Glencairn : 0
h. Welcome Glen : 0
i. Scarborough : 0
j. Misty Cliffs : 0
k. Bay View Heights : 0
The Chair asked all present to please advise the Neighbourhood Watch of any
crime or suspicious activity.
A question was asked from the floor if it was possible to arrange some
surveillance of the mountain as this appears to be where the criminals were
coming from.
5. MATTERS ARISING
17 December – Craft Market at the Hotel and the Watch will have a table there to
sign up any new residents.
If you are going away, please remember to register your house with the SAPS
Empty House Register
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Vouchers
The monthly gift voucher kindly donated by the Glencairn Heights Spar was won
by Clifford Smith. The Chair thanked Spar for donating the voucher.
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Geoff Neden Thank You
The Chair presented Geoff Neden with a card and book voucher by way of thanks
from the Glencairn Valley Neighbourhood Watch for his hard work and
contribution to the community as a whole over the years.
7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Chair closed the SIMON’S TOWN COMMUNITY POLICE SUB FORUM
(SECTOR 1) meeting at 19h20.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th January 2012 at the Phoenix
Hall at 18h30.
Signed on this ………………. day of ……………. 2010 at ……………………………
……………………………………………………
Aliet Pelt
Chairperson
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Simon’s Town Sector 1 Sub-Forum meetings are held every second
Wednesday of a month, starting at 18.30 and ending no later than
19.30
2012 Meetings
? 8 February 2012
? 14 March 2012
? 11 April 2012
? 9 May 2012
? 13 June 2012
? 11 July 2012
? 8 August 2012
? 12 September 2012
? 10 October 2012
? 14 November 2012
? 12 December 2012
The Secretary position is presently vacant. If you are interested in volunteering for this
position please contact the Chairperson on 021 7810028 or 072 347 3117:
_ Tel/Fax: 021
Cell:
_ E-mail:
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issue
EXCO Members e-mail addresses and phone numbers are:
Name Watch E-mail Phone Ref
Aliet Pelt Welcome Glen aliet.pelt@snowisp.com 021 7810028 WG
Frankie Burt Glencairn Heights highlander@telkonsa.net 021 7827085 GH
Les Smith Glencairn 021 782 3851 G
Raymond Hendricks Old Glencairn raymond.h@telkomsa.net 021 786 7673 OG
Steve Coe Glen road africoe@iafrica.com 021 782 2771 GR
Don Stepto Neptune’s Close don.stepto@gmail.com 021 786 2145 NC
To come Glen Marine GM
Aliet Pelt Chairperson aliet.pelt@snowisp.com 021 781 0028
Secretary
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To cut out and keep at the phone: _
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
a) Security
Simon’s Town Police Station 021 786 8646/7/8 24 hour lines
021 786 8640 Switchboard
(Office Hours)
021 786 8654 W.O. Spreeth
082 522 3123 Sector 1 Manager
patrol van cell no.
Deep South Emergency Control
Centre 021 782 0333 or 782-0444 or 782-0555
General emergency 10111 or 107 or
021 480-7700 from a cell phone
b) Fire 107 (Land Lines) or 112 (Cell Phones)
or 021 480 7700 (Both)
City of Cape Town Call numbers
Accounts and General Enquiries 107 (land lines only) or 0860 103
089
Copperheads Cable Theft 0800222771 (24 hours)
Electricity Faults/Street lights and Enquiries 0800 220 440
Water/Sewage Emergencies 0860 103 054 (24 hours)
Metro Police 0860 765 423 (24 hours)
Law Enforcement 021 784 2033
Fraud Hotline 0800 323 130
Public Transport Timetables 0800 600 895
Roads, Potholes and Stormwater 0860 103 054 (24 hours)
Traffic Signal Faults 0860 001 948 (24 hours)
Wastewise (Disposals only) 021 487 2489
Fire Brigade, Simon’s Town 021 786 3662
SMS for water/sewerage problems 31373
To report people throwing cigarette ends into the veldt 021 424 7715
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Reporting issues to the City
In addition to reporting issues to the Sub-Council Manager as detailed below, the City has now
introduced a new C3 electronic reporting system for all service delivery complaints and queries.
Call 0860 103 089 or e-mail contactus@capetown.gov.za to log a service delivery query or
complaint. You can also SMS it to 31373 (no more than 160 characters). Your contact will then
be logged and a reference number issued to you so that you can track our progress. For issues
relating to cable theft, call the toll free 24/7 hotline: 0800 222 771.
As in reporting via the Sub-Council Manager (desiree.mentor@capetown.gov.za), information
should include:
? Your name and contact details
? The nature of the problem (e.g. pothole, water, lighting, roads, signage, drains, dumping,
mowing, etc). Please report problems one at a time (separate email / form for each
problem).
? The EXACT location of the problem
? The date.
Sub Council – Fish Hoek
Manager – Desiree Mentor desiree.mentor@capetown.gov.za
Garden rubbish removal 0860103089 – then press option 1
TMNP Gavin Bell 021 701 8692
24-hour hotline: 0861106417
GavinB@sanparks.org
Baboon Emergencies 071 588 6540 (24 hours)
baboons@natureconservation.co.za
To report people feeding baboons 021 957 5937 or 959 5900
STCA – DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
The STCA wishes all its members a joyous and peaceful holiday season and a rewarding New Year that brings happiness to all in our community.
2012 AGM
The STCA AGM will take place at 19h30 on Wednesday 22 February. Please make a note of the date – details of the speaker will be circulated nearer the time.
STCA New Year’s Eve Community Picnic
Come and join the fun on New Year’s Eve. Tickets for the Community Picnic on Jubilee Square are available from the Simon’s Town Pharmacy for a donation of R80 per person. Each ticket includes an indemnity form (required by the City for any event on their property). Please complete this form and bring it with the attached ticket to the Picnic. Like last year, it will be a closed event, and entry will only be by pre-purchased ticket. For those who wish to augment their picnics there are takeaways available from the Quarterdeck Restaurant (on Jubilee Square) and Cafe Pescado (across from the Square). Alternatively you can book for the special New Year sit-down meal in the Quarterdeck Restaurant (R220pp – visit them to see their menu and make a booking) or make a booking at other Simon’s Town restaurants.
Meeting with Cape Town Tourism
Councillor Simon Liell-Cock organised a meeting with the Simon’s Town Business Association (SBA), the STCA and Cape Town Tourism (CTT) to follow up on the rather negative meeting the STCA held with CTT here a year ago. Unlike the previous meeting, this was very positive and it is clear that CTT is coming to realise the importance of our area as a tourist destination. CTT are keen to work with Simon’s Town and we are providing them with updated information. At a second meeting with the local office staff, discussions were held to identify ways in which the Simon’s Town Information Office can be improved in the immediate future. Also of interest is an initiative called ‘Cultural Coast’ to create a cultural-type route – like a wine route – from Muizenberg to Simon’s Town, covering the museums and heritage centres. Look out for the new updated Simon’s Town Guide and Map that is being put out in December by Simonstown.com and the SBA.
Vagrants
It appears that Simon’s Town is seen as a vagrant-friendly place and we are having an increasing number of vagrants arriving in Town. This is chasing visitors and residents away from our businesses and creating health hazards as they defecate and litter in our streets and alleys. Please DO NOT: give vagrants odd jobs (like washing cars, which is against the law); DO NOT feed vagrants; DO NOT give money to vagrants; DO NOT buy from hawkers/illegal traders. The SBA and Community Police Forum have been in contact with Social Services to find accommodation (beyond Happy Valley which is full) for the vagrants who have streamed into town – with little success. Clearly this is a social issue which needs serious attention. Meanwhile, if you wish to assist homeless people, please donate to Happy Valley who provide meals for large numbers of needy people.
Security issues
Thanks to the financial contributions from Thomas Street residents, there will be two security guards on duty in central Simon’s Town for the next month, and they will extend their coverage to the Lanes and vacant land behind the shops. These areas have become increasingly attractive to vagrants and consequently have developed into a health hazard. Additional donations from residents towards extending this security coverage will be very welcome. Please contact Margaret at Paddlers, 021 786 2626 if you are able to make a contribution. We are also warned to be extra vigilant at this time of year – watch your handbag in restaurants and shops and be sure to cover your fingers as you a enter a card pin-code. Do not let your credit card out of your sight. Sadly the Simon’s Town Police station continues to be understaffed; the STCA has repeatedly written strong letters to register our concern about this.
Alfred Hall
Sadly the Alfred Hall, up Wickboom Lane, is in a dreadful state of disrepair. Cllr Liell-Cock and representatives from the STCA and SBA met with City officials on site recently. The City has recently commissioned a consultant to investigate its possible restoration which is expected cost around R10 – R12 million. The important historic value of the building has been recognised by the City, but the question that remains is: If the building is restored, what could it be used for? If you have any suggestions as to how a restored Alfred Hall could be utilised and contribute to our Town’s heritage please submit ideas to Nicki Holderness via the STCA.
Glencairn
The Glencairn Strip is hosting a community family day from 10am until late on Saturday the 17th December 2011. Residents and visitors are invited to explore the beautiful Glencairn valley and join in a Heritage walk around the neighbourhood. Children will enjoy the art project with local artist Donald Barnett, and the giant Zorba pool. Arts and crafts will be on sale at the market and will include homemade fudge, wire works and hand appliquéd African Crafts. Visit the local shops and eateries, all of which will have special treats on offer. The day’s events will round off with Jeff and Julie leading Christmas Carols on the Bay Cafe Deck with free lucky packets to the children who sing. Bring a small present for Red Hill Children; also please bring your own candles. There will be a fire dancing display once it gets dark. This is a community day to meet the neighbours and local businesses of Glencairn and everyone is invited and welcome. Contact 021 782 0314 for more details.
Local artists, crafters, authors, musicians are welcome to join in the day – trading is free but participants must supply their own table, shade and talent. Please call 021 782 0314/5 for more information to trade your talents on the Glencairn strip!
AfriOceans Holiday Programme for Children
AfriOceans in Glencairn are offering a five-day, hands-on interactive marine education programme suitable for children 7 – 12 years old. Three five-day courses are being offered starting respectively on 12 December, 19 December and 3 January. Children can also participate in painting an “AWEsome” mural on the wall above Glencairn Station under the guidance of artist Donald Barnett on Saturday 17 December. For more information on both programmes please phone 021-782 1348.
Working with the School
Simon’s Town School recently held an Appreciation Tea to thank the many members of the Simon’s Town community who have been involved in the School activities. These activities have ranged from coaching soccer and participating in the Learn to Read programme, to providing sandwiches for pupils, some of whom come to school on an empty stomach. Headmistress Jean Human and her staff expressed their thanks to all who have made the school their own over the past year. Anyone interested in helping the school in 2012 should please contact Jack London on 021 786 5537.
Rainfall and Water Conservation
Hylton Conacher, the Simon’s Town resident who has monitored the daily rainfall in Simon’s Town over the past years, puts out his statistics each month. Anyone wishing to receive the rainfall statistics can email Hylton at hylton@conacher.co.za. His recent statistics point out that the 2011 rainfall is 67% below the past three year average. Since 2007 the annual rainfall has decreased by 27%. These are scary statistics. Clean water is one of our most valuable and limited resources – something we all need to remember. Water restrictions are still in place, and the City’s Water By-law forbids using potable water to water the garden or open spaces between 10 am and 4pm.
Smart Living Handbook
The City’s Smart Living Handbook was updated during 2011. It is a goldmine of information on sensible and sustainable living, with details on managing Waste, Energy, Water and Biodiversity in our homes and City. It is extremely practical, focusing on Cape Town and how residents and the City can work in a partnership to save both our environment and money. The Smart Living Handbook is recommended for every household. It can be downloaded from http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/EnvironmentalResourceManagement/Pages/SmartLivingHandbook.aspx
or obtained from the City by contacting smartliving@capetown.gov.za or telephoning 021 487 2829.
Art Exhibition
Simon’s Bay Fine Art will be holding their Christmas Art Exhibition, featuring proudly South African goods including paintings, homemade glassware, pottery and greeting cards. The Exhibition will be open from 10am to 5pm on 15, 16, 17 December and 10am – 3pm on Sunday 18 December. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to bring a small treat for the “Basket of Cheer” that will be donated to Fish Hoek Meals on Wheels.
STCA Subscriptions
STCA membership fees (R50 per annum per household) became due on 1 January 2011. Please pay membership fees (cash) at the STADCO parking office on Jubilee Square during office hours, or by internet banking. (We are trying to avoid use of cheques if at all possible – the bank is now charging exorbitantly for cheques.).
For internet banking : BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Bank: Standard Bank, Branch: Fish Hoek
Branch code: 036009 Account number: 073815209
Account name: Simons Town Civic Association (Market link savings account)
Please say “Subs, your name, tel. number” as the sender. Please also notify the STCA that you have paid.
New members must give the STCA contact details so as to be put onto the Newsletter mailing list.
Please encourage neighbours and friends to join the STCA
Reporting issues to the City
Issues needing the City’s attention can be reported directly to the Sub-council Manager, either by email to desiree.mentor@capetown.gov.za, fax 021- 782 1185, or by dropping off a note at the Sub-council offices at Fish Hoek. Please keep Desiree Mentor informed of progress / or lack of progress so that she can follow-up if necessary. Each report should contain the Date (of submitting the request); the Category (Roads, Waste Management, Parks, Water supply, Graffiti, etc); a Detailed description of the problem (this must include the exact location – eg not just a street name, but opposite which house number, or which end of a beach), and provide the name and contact details of the person submitting the request.
STCA Web Page: http://southerncrossroads.info/ggvnw/
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Emergency numbers:
- Simon’s Town Police: 021 786-8646 or 8647
- Fish Hoek Emergency Control Centre: 021 782 0333, 782-0444
- Metro Police (Law Enforcement): 021 784 2033
- Fire and Emergency: 107 from Telkom phones, 112 from cell phones
- Roads, potholes and stormwater: 0860 103 054 (24 Hours)
- Water/Sewage Emergencies: 0860 103 054 (24 hours)
- · To report people tossing burning cigarette butts into vegetation: 021 424 7715
- · Cable theft, toll free 24/7 hotline: 0800 222 771.
- To report people feeding baboons: 021 957-5937or 959-5900
- Baboon emergencies: 071 588-6540 (all hours).
- Metrorail complaints: 0800 65 64 63.
Queries and complaints can also be logged at the City’s Call Centre: Tel: 0860103089 or
SMS 31363 (no more than 160 characters) or email: ContactUS@capetown.gov.za
FORREST WAY – ATTEMPTED THEFTS LATE DECEMBER
PARAKEET FOUND – WELCOME GLEN 3 JANUARY
Found: this morning in the garden of the latticed fenced house, corner Glenhurst and Glen Roads in Welcome Glen, an Indian ring necked parakeet.
If this is your bird, please contact Julie Coode on 082 886 3645.
Kind regards,
Aliet
Aliet Pelt
Chairperson, SAPS Sector 1 Sub-Forum
Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator, Welcome Glen
T | 0217810028
C | 0723473117
F | 0866189783