HVCID Newsletter December 2025

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As the festive season unfolds, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our Harfield Village community. This time of year reminds us of the importance of compassion, connection, and care for one another.May this season bring moments of peace, kindness, and hope into your homes. 



Great News!!!
 We have accumulated enough funds for 1 camera site!  Our 1st camera site will go up Jan/Feb 2026.

Safety is strongest when we look out for one another. By contributing to our Community Camera Fundraising Project, you’re helping add an extra layer of security that benefits every resident.
Deterring crime, supporting quicker responses, and giving us greater peace of mind.

Even a small donation makes a meaningful difference. Together, we can create a safer, more connected neighbourhood for all who live here.

Thank you so much to those that have contributed, we so appreciate your backing of this project!

Please share with your neighbours and friends, and encourage them to come on board with us as we build our fund to install cameras at all our entrances and exits for our collective added security.


Bank details:
Harfield Village Community Improvement District
Standard Bank – Claremont
Savings account: 10261932746

Or, if you prefer to pay via SnapScan, you can use the QR code on the right, or this link:
https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/azPNJ0rN

If you own a business and would like to sponsor a site, please contact me:
Jen – 081 412 6109 / admin@hvcid.co.za



Pictured here are 4 of our 6 Awesome Fidelity ADT Armed Response Officers.
From left: Bongani Dlodlongwana, Thandokwethu Mjuza, Phumza Nkwenkwezi and Dumisani  Mhlonyane.

Thank you so much for being so invested in our safety and really getting to know our Community. 
We so appreciate you, your efforts and hard work! 
It takes a Village…

Please have a look at the HVCID website for more information about our role in the Community: https://www.hvcid.co.za

For the other civic role players please see the links below for more information:
Harfield Village Association (HVA) – https://harfieldvillage.org.za/
Friends of Harfield Parks (FoHP) – FOHP Facebook page 
Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch – https://www.harlynwatch.org.za/

CRIME REPORT: (Please note that we are not allowed to report specifics)
FIDELITY ADT PATROL CARS:
The two dedicated F-ADT response vehicles for Harfield Village are S51 (D19) and S52 (D20).

Reported by Fidelity ADT: 1 – 22 December  2025:
– Attempted Theft out of Motor vehicle – Lyndhurst Rd (Arrest)

Mileage per vehicle for:  1 – 22 December 2025:
S51:      965,  531
S52:    1044,  519
Callouts per vehicle for: 1 – 22 December 2025: 
S51:       19,  132
S52:       43,  292

Incidents reported to SAPS: 1 – 30 November 2025
– Theft general – Gordon Road (water meter)
– Fraud – Imam Haron
– Theft of motor vehicle – St Johns Terrace
– Intimidation – Imam Haron
– Common Assault – Imam Haron x 3, 2nd Avenue
– Reckless and Negligent driving – 2nd Avenue

NB!!!  Please be aware of emails and calls from your supposed bank.  Many people are giving their details and pin over the phone or clicking on email links and losing a lot of money.  Please take care! Fraud is rife at the moment!

Remote jamming!! Please double check your car is locked even after you hear the beep!

A reminder: If you are the unfortunate victim of a crime or attempted crime, no matter how small, please take note of as much detail as possible and open a case at SAPS, as soon as you can. The quicker you go to SAPS, the easier it is to hopefully apprehend and arrest the suspect/s.
Take note of the vehicle registration, colour, make, model, number of occupants, gender of occupants, location and what direction they are travelling in.
Give a comprehensive description of the individual/s (E.g. W/male wearing red hoodie with a green bag and white takkies.)
And please WhatsApp me the case number on 081 412 6109.
 
The HVCID Crime Alert WhatsApp Group is a no-chat group used to alert us to current crimes and suspicious activities in the Village.  It is monitored by Fidelity ADT and our Armed Response Officers.If you would like to join the Group please send me an email on admin@hvcid.co.za

Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch 
You can make a difference in your community by giving a couple of hours of your time a week to patrol, or a donation would also be so appreciated. 
Please contact 071 802 2454 for more information or email: secretary@harlynwatch.org.za or info@harlynwatch.org.za    

Numbers to keep on hand if you need help urgently.
 
For all Emergencies including Law Enforcement please call:
From a cell phone: 021 480 7700
From a landline:     107
They will redirect your call to the relevant sectors to get you help ASAP! 
 
Police (Claremont): 021 657 2250 or 10111
Fidelity ADT Emergency:  086 1212 301

Our 2 dedicated FADT vehicles are also doing patrols in Harfield Village every day.  
 
Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch: 071 802 2454 (Please hold on the line if no one answers right away, as it will forward through to FADT).

HVCID Manager – Jen Rowe: 081 412 6109 (9am – 5pm Mon to Fri) admin@hvcid.co.za

Report any areas of concern to the City 
Please click on the link below to log your request or complaint.
https://eservices1.capetown.gov.za/coct/wapl/zsreq_app/index.html
🎄Happy Festive Season!🎄

Jen and the HVCID team

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