ATTACKS IN PTA EAST

[vinylguy]

the attack was just on radio highveld 94.7

[Michael McDermott]

A friend of mine saw another jacking and shooting yesterday at Garsfontein? Anyone that can confirm?

This was me. It happened at 18:10. Ended up in hospital with a bullet wound!

[Cycling Addict]

Apparently an attempted hijacking on the road next to Rosemary Hill late last week. But like I said, I only heard a rumour and nothing I have heard indicates to that it may/may not be true. I really hope its not true seeing that it’s another area frequented by cyclists

Eish - hope its only a rumour (thanks for the feedback)

[Bargains]

Here is the response I got from my plea to assist:

 

Dear Mr Smith

 

I acknowledge receipt of your emailed complaint.

 

I will approach the Provincial Commissioner of Police as well as the Cluster Commander for their intervention.

 

Trusting that their intervention will bring about a positive response.

 

Kind regards

John Moodey MPL

DA Gauteng Provincial Leader

[Druffster]

Thanks DanniD, I PM'd you my number.

 

Hi DanniD, I still haven't heard from you.

[JRH]

I wonder what happened after the following questions were submitted to the Metro Council by Crezane Bosch during March 2012:

"The following questions was submitted to council that will take place on 29 March 2012. The answers provided by council on these questions will be used for follow up questions and possible motions to improve the situation and address the concerns of the cycling community. Your thoughts and inputs herein would be much appreciated as I will use facts provided to me to strengthen our case.

 

Questions Submitted to Council

For Council Meeting to be held in March 2012

By Councillor Crezane Bosch

Date: 2 March 2012

 

BACKGROUND ON SET 1:

Cycling is the fastest growing sport in our Country with a large base of spectators and participants spread across our city. With this in mind the following questions arises:

 

QUESTIONS:

SET 1:

 

1. How many cyclists are there in our city that uses cycling as:-

(a) A Mode of transport to work;

(B) A mode of transport to school;

© A Recreational Sport;

 

2. How many incidents were reported in the past 5 years from 2006 to 2011 where: -

(a) Cyclists were injured through criminal activities (Attacks with knifes etc) while cycling;

(B) Cyclists were robbed from their property like cycles, cellphones and other sporting equipment while cycling;

© Cyclists were injured by means of accidents on our roads while cycling;

 

3. Who is responsible for the safety of the cyclists in our city?

 

4. Who is responsible for the advancement of the cycling sport and the tourism opportunities pertaining to it in our city?

 

5. What jurisdiction does the Metro Police have over the N4 Bakwena Platinum Corridor Highway?

 

6. Is there a promulgated by-law in place that forbids cyclists from riding in the yellow lane on the N4 Bakwena Platinum Corridor on the North of Pretoria?

 

7. If the answer to question 6 is yes, then when was this law promulgated?

 

BACKGROUND ON SET 2:

 

In the November 2011 issue of the “Tshwane on paper” it was stated on page 11 in the article “Tshwane is the ultimate Tourist destination” that “Runners, cyclists and walkers have an array of races and club meetings that can be attended throughout the year. Most races in Tshwane take place on Saturdays. Klapperkop hill near the Fountains is often used as a training ground for these sports disciplines and provides a splendid panoramic view of the city”.

 

The National Cycling Road Championships hosted in Tshwane at the Union Buildings and Surrounding Areas in 2002 was rated the best ever by Cycling South Africa, because of this it was granted to Tshwane for a second time in 2005.

Based on this the following questions arises.

 

QUESTIONS:

SET 2:

 

1. How many cycling races were scheduled in 2007 within the borders of Tshwane?

 

2. How many cycling races are currently scheduled for 2012 within the borders of Tshwane?

 

3. How many participants was enrolled in the Tshwane Mayoral Race that took place in July of each year?

 

4. How many spectators came to our city to watch the Tshwane Mayoral Race?

 

5. How much funds and publicity have such races generated for our city?

 

6. Why was the Mayoral Race cancelled?

 

7. Why was the Tshwane Capital Race cancelled?

 

8. Why was the Bakwena Classic cancelled?

 

9. Based on our ratings in 2002, why was Tshwane not considered for a third time to host the SA Championships?

 

10. Based on the potential income generated from such National events why have we as a city not tendered for other national sports series, events and pro-tours?

 

11. With the Pilditch Cycling Track in our city which is a Olympic standard track, why have we as a city not tendered for a National or International Event to be hosted in our City?

 

Compiled by Councillor Crezane Bosch, Cell: 074 424 2116"

 

Nothing?

[T-man]

I am actually not 100% sure wether I want to go for my morning ride tomorrow. All this is crazy...Waar kan ons nog alleen ry dan?

[Rudi Pollard]

I am actually not 100% sure wether I want to go for my morning ride tomorrow. All this is crazy...Waar kan ons nog alleen ry dan?

 

Ek dink nie jy moet alleen ry nie...

[JRH]

Ek ry maar Atterbury deur Saints tot verby die wingerd en dan Boshkop toe. Behalwe fietsryers is daar nie eintlik mense nie en verdagte ouens staan uit. In die Boschkop omgewing is dit darem naby die polisiestasie en die buurtwag daar vat nie nonsens nie. Maar, dis eintlik nerens regtig veilig nie. Ek probeer maar om nie alleen te ry nie...

[Kaboom]

Dit is belaglik!!!!Hoop nie die rosemary hill is waar nie. @ T man sink nie daar is meer veilige plekke cir ons om te ry nie. Maak mens moerig!!!!!

[JRH]

We are going for a three hour ride tomorrow at 04:30 from the Engen Garage in St Bernard Street. Anybody that want to come along is more than welcome.

[RudoJ]

PLEASE DO ME A FAVOUR:

I need the exact details of the incidents that were sent to whoever etc. Especially the versions from the two that were shot at.

I have lined up some Regional Commanders from Metro Police that were requested by the Chief of Tshwane Metro Police.

Maybe this will help, maybe it wont, but the more people knows and are aware, the better.

email me:

Rudolph dot jordaan at gmail dot com ASAP

[Carcarias1974]

Please check this out. Currently in development, but possibly part of a solution.

http://fb.me/2v2cJQut3

[dillon]

Please check this out. Currently in development, but possibly part of a solution.

http://fb.me/2v2cJQut3

 

one problem these Karacters shoot first

[DPLot]

http://www.beeld.com/nuus/2013-10-23-oud-bok-op-sy-fiets-geskiet

[nickc]

Also on the bill boards for Pretoria News this morning " CITY CYCLISTS UNDER SIEGE "

 

Well done to all those who helped get the press involved.