 In partnership with  Dear Residents, Spring is tentatively emerging, as flowers begin to bloom, undeterred by the stubborn chill in the air… On Heritage Day, the 24 September, we, as proud South Africans, celebrate by remembering the heritage of the many cultures that represent and embody our beautiful country. Below are some opportunities to visit some of our museums and local treasures…Yes, for free on Heritage Day! Free entry is offered to Iziko Museums, including the South African Museum, Slave Lodge, and the Bo-Kaap Museum. Free entry is also offered at Zeitz MOCAA for its African and diaspora art. Free access to CapeNature reserves and selected SANParks national parks are available during Heritage Week. Additionally, the Long March to Freedom exhibition in Century City will offer free guided tours on Heritage Day. Heritage Month is celebrated under the theme: “Re-imagine our Heritage Institutions for a New Era”, emphasising the importance of leveraging heritage as a foundation for building a dynamic, socially responsive, technologically innovative and economically inclusive future. Join us this Wednesday in Harfield Village as we encourage you to meet your neighbours, take part in a street cleanup, and spend some time getting to know each other. After all, community truly is everything!  |
| 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 S51(D19) and S52 (D20). Reported by Fidelity ADT: 1 – 31 August 2025 – No incidents to report. Mileage per vehicle for: 1 – 31 August 2025: S51: 3309 S52: 3315 Callouts per vehicle for: 1 – 31 August 2025: S51: 132 S52: 164 Incidents reported to SAPS: 1 – 31 August 2025 – Attempted House break-in – Surrey Street – Housebreak-in and theft – Roseville Road, 3rd Avenue – Robbery with a firearm – Imam Haron – Common Robbery – Surrey Street – Common Assault – Mathew Road – Theft from motor vehicle – Wessels Road (2 Arrests), 2nd Avenue – Theft out of motor vehicle – 1st Ave, Imam Haron, Surrey Street – Theft general – Imam Haron – Possession of presumed stolen goods – Chichester and 3rd Ave (Arrest) – Fraud – McBride Lane, 2nd Ave, Bell Road, 3rd Ave – Malicious damage to property – 2nd Ave – Possession of a dangerous weapon and car break-in implements – Kenilworth Road (Arrest) 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. Your banks have been sending notices with alerts to this. Please take care! Fraud is rife at the moment! Remote jamming!! 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. 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 |
| Be Kind, enjoy your Heritage Day… Stay safe and please stay aware! Jen Rowe and the HVCID team |
