Tokai gets hit again

[running man]

Another heads up, if we needed it, that Tokai seems to be the latest hotspot for tikkoppe doing their shopping with the parking lot ransacked again last night (Wednesday evening, around 5:45 / 6pm)

 

the group leaving just after us mentioned spotting a silver colour car with a dodgy paint job arriving just as they were leaving, no further details other than more kit and more gear stolen.

 

And the love deepens...

['Dale]

It's a 'hot spot' now... Pity.

 

Please merge this with the other 'Tokai: Safety' thread, Forums Manager.

Edited October 4, 2012 by ' Dale

[MTB_Roadie]

Not even one security guard or Sanpark member who had seen anything? This really sucks! Next thing they will be waiting up in the mountain....CT is becoming a crime hotspot...

[Caerus]

This is not good, I'm coming from not worrying at all(Durban), to crime central at the moment, sherbert

[YUMEYA]

Why are we paying to Tokai again? I much rather get jacked on Table Mountain for free.

[DJR]

Why are we paying to Tokai again? I much rather get jacked on Table Mountain for free.

['Dale]

Why are we paying to Tokai again? I much rather get jacked on Table Mountain for free.

 

Chirp of the day!

 

Wicked!!

[milky4130]

Why are we paying to Tokai again? I much rather get jacked on Table Mountain for free.

you pay ??

[RacerX]

you pay ??

You don't?

[running man]

had a lengthy chat to the section ranger for Tokai forest yesterday regarding this. They seem genuinely concerned, but in the same breath reminded me that after hours activity isnt really permitted. After which I reminded her that some of us work in the day and can only get there in the evening.

And here's the clincher - the guard at the parking area knocks off at 5. The guards at the Manor house come on duty at 7. Go figure.

 

1 road in and out of the place, its seriously not rocket science to install some kind of surveillance setup. Apparently they are in discussion with the MTB community to beef up security there so lets hope this gets sorted soon...

 

And next time you get stopped by a guard to show your wildcard, ask them how many muggers they've caught that day.

[Iwan Kemp]

had a lengthy chat to the section ranger for Tokai forest yesterday regarding this. They seem genuinely concerned, but in the same breath reminded me that after hours activity isnt really permitted. After which I reminded her that some of us work in the day and can only get there in the evening.

And here's the clincher - the guard at the parking area knocks off at 5. The guards at the Manor house come on duty at 7. Go figure.

 

1 road in and out of the place, its seriously not rocket science to install some kind of surveillance setup. Apparently they are in discussion with the MTB community to beef up security there so lets hope this gets sorted soon...

 

And next time you get stopped by a guard to show your wildcard, ask them how many muggers they've caught that day.

 

There are (well-informed) people busy with the issue. The last thing thing situation needs is 37 of us all trying to sort the problem on our own and run around like a disorganized crazy bunch of people. There is only road for people by car, but that's not the only way to get into Tokai Forest and the mountain. If you'd like to get involved with the safe-keeping of our trails do so through an organized channel or means. I suggest you PM Pain or Shine or kandui. I wouldn't mind doing some sort of night watch duty.

 

Next time YOU PAY ask yourself how many issues have there been over the course of the years and what percentage that comes to. This recent outbreak is unfortunate, but like I said the right people are on it.

[RiderX]

had a lengthy chat to the section ranger for Tokai forest yesterday regarding this. They seem genuinely concerned, but in the same breath reminded me that after hours activity isnt really permitted.

 

The ranger does not know what he/she is talking about. Night riding allowed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with valid permit minimum 3 riders per group. Daytime riding hours: In winter exit at 18:00. In summer exit at 20:30. I have the Tokai/Silvermine brochure in my desk drawer.

[cajohnston]

Why are we paying to Tokai again? I much rather get jacked on Table Mountain for free.

 

Made my morning!

[RaymondC]

Wait for the bastards! GRRRRRRRRRR

[nishiki]

had a lengthy chat to the section ranger for Tokai forest yesterday regarding this. They seem genuinely concerned, but in the same breath reminded me that after hours activity isnt really permitted. After which I reminded her that some of us work in the day and can only get there in the evening.

And here's the clincher - the guard at the parking area knocks off at 5. The guards at the Manor house come on duty at 7. Go figure.

 

1 road in and out of the place, its seriously not rocket science to install some kind of surveillance setup. Apparently they are in discussion with the MTB community to beef up security there so lets hope this gets sorted soon...

 

And next time you get stopped by a guard to show your wildcard, ask them how many muggers they've caught that day.

I'm certain that after a few years of going back and forth, having meetings about meetings as to when to have a meeting, they will decide to have a meeting to discuss meeting up to discuss security in their parking lot. I look forward to this as my children will be in highschool by then and we'll be able to go ride at Tokai.

[Guest Omega Man]

I'm certain that after a few years of going back and forth, having meetings about meetings as to when to have a meeting, they will decide to have a meeting to discuss meeting up to discuss security in their parking lot. I look forward to this as my children will be in highschool by then and we'll be able to go ride at Tokai.

 

Trail & Tar have undertaken to pay for security guards during the week for between 5 and 7 as an interim solution.

 

I desprerately want to dissagree with you but this does seem like Sanparks have been caught with their pants down. Hopefully they won't react at their usual glacial pace.