 In partnership with Dear Residents, A little bit of background to Women’s Day which we celebrate tomorrow, 9 August 2024. On the 9th of August in 1956 a large group of women began a campaign to bring an end to the pass laws enforced by the government of the time. The campaign began when some 20,000 women marched to the Union Buildings to protest certain proposed amendments to the pass laws or Urban Areas Act of 1950. This march was lead by Sophia Williams-De Bruyn, Lilian Ngoyi (Strijdom Square was renamed Lilian Ngoyi Square in her honor during the 2006 Women’s Day celebrations), Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph (born in England, she was a major anti-apartheid activist). Over 100 000 signatures marked a number of petitions which were left with the prime minister at the time, J.G. Stijdom. After handing in these documents at his office they stood quietly outside for about 30 minutes. Soon the women began to sing a protest song with words which translated into “Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock”. Indeed, these words show the immense courage and strength of these women. National Women’s Day celebrations were instituted in 1994 and now take place annually. The 50th anniversary of the march in 2006 was marked with a re-enactment, with many who participated in the original march taking part. National Women’s Day in South Africa is held in high esteem and is a reminder of the important contributions women make to society, as well as a time to ponder the advances in women’s rights. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  |
| Please could you take a few minutes to read about the various associations that work for you in Harfield Village. It takes a Community to make an impact and we want to highlight the different roles we cover within the 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 role players in our Community please see the links below for more information: Harfield Village Association(HVA) – https://harfieldvillage.org.za/ Friends of Harfield Parks(FoHP) – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079170056365 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 D19 and D20. Reported by Fidelity ADT: 1 – 30 June 2024 – No incidents to report. Mileage per vehicle for 1 – 30 June 2024: D19: 3298 D20: 3247 Callouts per vehicle for 1 – 30 June 2024: D19: 57 D20: 257 Incidents reported to SAPS: 1 – 30 June 2024 – Burglary at residential premises – Surrey Street – Business Robbery – Imam Haron Road x 2 – Fraud – Princes Road, Gordon Road – Common Robbery – Kenilworth Road (Arrest) – Theft general – Edward Street, Kenilworth Road x 2, Devon Road – Attempted theft out of motor-vehicle – Oakfield Road, Bell Road – Theft out of motor vehicle – 1st and 3rd Avenues, Oakfield Road, Imam Haron – Malicious damage to property – Kenilworth Road – Possession of presumed stolen goods – Kenilworth Road (Arrest) – Reckless and negligent driving – Surrey Street 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. Your banks have been sending notices with alerts to this. Please take care! Fraud is rife at the moment! Remote jamming is also on the increase. Please double check your car is locked even after you hear the beep! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please take a minute to read some important reminders and notices! 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. 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 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 Penny Owens for more information on 072 252 8571 or email: secretary@harlynwatch.org.za or info@harlynwatch.org.za |
| Please follow these guidelines if you need help or need to alert someone urgently… Call: Police 10111 and Fidelity ADT Emergency: 086 1212 301 Also call Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch: 071 802 2454 (Please hold on the line if no one answers right away, as it will forward through to F-ADT). Law Enforcement: 021 480 7700, From a landline: 107 OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS: Police (National): 10111, Police (Claremont): 021 657 2250 Police Sector 1 Manager – Constable Naidoo: 079 894 1555 / 084 215 4749 – WhatsApp only. City of Cape Town Emergency Services (When life or property is endangered by fire, accidents, natural disasters etc.): From mobile: 112; From Landline: 107 Metro Police & Traffic: 0860 765 423 HVCID Manager – Jen Rowe: 081 412 6109 (9am – 5pm Mon to Fri) / admin@hvcid.co.za Be Kind, Stay warm, safe and please stay aware! Jen Rowe and the HVCID team |
