 In partnership with  Dear Residents, Some positive news… Cape Town’s R6.8 billion safety and security budget for 2026/27 includes R83.1 million for Public Safety Training College upgrades and R20 million for fire station improvements, part of a record investment aimed at bolstering policing. The budget, aimed at combating crime through technology, also covers CCTV expansion, drone technology, and a new law enforcement base. Key Safety Budget Highlights (2026/27): Total Allocation: R6.8 billion for the Safety and Security Directorate. Training College: R83.1 million for upgrading training facilities, aiming to move away from temporary, scattered buildings. Fire Services: R20 million for fire station upgrades and repairs. Infrastructure: R14.2 million for a new law enforcement base near Stellenbosch Arterial Road and R10 million for the Joint Policing Centre upgrade. Technological Advancement: Significant focus on drone technology, CCTV cameras, and body-worn cameras to combat crime. New Station: A new fire station in Langa. The budgetary focus aims to address the high crime rates in the Western Cape by increasing operational capacity and technology. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Our 3 HVCID Community Funded Cameras. Up and monitored. Thank you Harfield Village Residents! Safety grows when communities participate. 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  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/ 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 |
 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). Incidents Reported by Fidelity ADT: 1 – 31 March 2026: – Trespassing – Suffolk Street Community response – woman screaming. S51 called LE and W/O Chetty assisted. Lady was taken to Groote Schuur. – Nanny was robbed on Surrey Street, Patrolled the area. No arrests. – A resident and her dog were attacked by another dog in Hereford Rd. Nearby residents assisted and matter was resolved. The lady sustained head injuries. – A dress was stolen out of the resident’s yard in 1st Ave. Patrolled area. – A group of vagrants were doing drugs in Princes Park. S51 and S52 moved them out of the area. – Unit 9 corner Sunderland and Worcester Roads an attempted break-in occurred. Suspect fled the scene. S51 and S52 patrolled the area. No sign of suspect. Mileage per vehicle for: 1 – 31 March 2026: S51: 2890 S52: 2300 Callouts per vehicle for: 1 – 31 March 2026: S51: 147 S52: 225 Incidents reported to SAPS: 1 – 31 March 2026 – Residential House break-in/ Burglary – Worcester Street – Fraud – Imam Haron, Roseville Road, 2nd Avenue – Crimen injuria – Imam Haron – Possession of drugs – Kenilworth Road x 2 (Arrests) – Theft General – Iman Haron, 1st Avenue, Wessels Road – Malicious injury to Property – 1st Avenue – Malicious injury to Property (Graffiti) – Bell Road x 2 Please stay aware and vigilant! 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! Remote jamming!! Please double check your car is locked even after you hear the beep! False Council workers claims. Please don’t let anyone on to your property before checking that they are legitimate! 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 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. 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 |
| Hoping that May is good Month for all of you, especially all our Moms. Happy Mother’s Day to you on the 10th May!🌻 Jen and the HVCID team |
