RIP Dennis Hammar

[cadenceblur]

There’s another ride planned for Sunday to foreshore, in memory of Dennis, I believe there will be officials in attendance “again” 

for what it’s worth. 

[Shebeen]

On 7/30/2025 at 1:39 PM, tubed said:

RIP Dennis Hammar.

Like I've said here before it's an absolute disgrace that the citizens of Cape Town are held hostage to these bastards.

We cannot call ourselves a world class city when one of the only remaining major access points is unsafe to the point of losing your life.

Our mayor and premier are sitting on their hands on this one.

 

Can't say much for Geordo, but Alan Winde is well aware of the issue. They need to do everything possible, but Transnet is a huge issue in this case.

 

 

 

 

[ChrisF]

8 hours ago, mazambaan said:

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Essentially expecting the mayor or premier to act is correct but unlikely; ....

 

You are sadly correct .... they wont act.

 

BUT .... they need to know their in-action is NOT acceptable.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

2 hours ago, ChrisF said:

 

You are sadly correct .... they wont act.

 

BUT .... they need to know their in-action is NOT acceptable.

DJR en ChrsF . Goeie briewe 🤩👍

[Zebra]

Could i get the e-mail address(es) to ALSO pen a letter? I commute weekly to Paarden Eiland, and have something to add….

thanks, Chris

[Mamil]

16 minutes ago, Zebra said:

Could i get the e-mail address(es) to ALSO pen a letter? I commute weekly to Paarden Eiland, and have something to add….

thanks, Chris

https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/councillorprofile?councillorid=1040

[Mook]

14 hours ago, cadenceblur said:

There’s another ride planned for Sunday to foreshore, in memory of Dennis, I believe there will be officials in attendance “again” 

for what it’s worth. 

I saw this article in the media. The problem in SA is systemic with life being a cheap commodity.

RIP Dennis Hammar

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/dennis-hammar-s-wife-narrates-ordeal-with-police-before-south-african-cyclist-s-death/ar-AA1JFTLX?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=dc3217481e0847c7aa24460c7b14fec4&ei=40

[firewolf]

Where did this occur? The media reports are vague. " Under the bridge near the convention center"..

[Zebra]

Email timIan McMahon, C.O.C.T.

Subject; Recent cyclist death, Foreshore, Cape Town.

Hello Ian

I commute fairly regularly from Hout Bay to Paarden Eiland, and have done for a number of years, using the cycle lane that runs roughly along the N1, before cutting through Paarden Eiland, where my business is located.

When the trouble/robberies on the Salt River/Woodstock portion started, largely as a result of homeless people living adjacent to the route, I ceased cycling that ‘portion’, and instead cut through the working harbour, since I have a valid permit, for business purposes.

This option - cutting through the harbour - is not available to 99% of cyclists, and there is a LARGE cohort of cyclists living in the Western Suburbs (Table View, etc), that previously made REGULAR use of this brilliant path, but no longer.

In the court of public opinion, cyclists have been MORE than patient in awaiting resolution, and yes, processes have to be followed.

This gentleman’s death should serve as an urgent catalyst to give effect to - once and for all - URGENTLY clearing out the squatters, repairing the destroyed fencing, AND now looking at possible foot patrols in the area(s) on the Foreshore where opportunistic crime is occurring.

As a side note; the following; when I cycle past Clifton in the dark, there are multiple (private?) security officers keeping an eye on walkers - an excellent initiative. 

In closing, Metro police are often, often ‘gathered’, in GROUPS, in cars, chatting away, in many areas that i cycle past. For years, I have thought of the need to ‘divide & rule’, by spreading their resources wider, and NOT concentrating in a few, convenient-to-them spots.

Kind regards
Christopher Grinton
Hout Bay / Paarden Eiland

[capediver]

It is a tragedy that we are dealing with the wanton murder of anyone, from this community or any other...

I don't cycle anywhere near this area, (by logistics and from reading this thread!) and from what I have read on this forum, it does appear that the authorities don't seem to be doing anything meaningful to address the situation in any real way...

This forum is full of reports and warnings to stay away from the area but as we know, not all cyclists are on the Hub...so not everyone gets the message in time...

So my question is:

Are there not road side warning signs in the these hotspots that warn cyclists to stay away...is this not the least the "authorities" can do? We get warned of potential rockfalls, slippery when wet etc etc, why not Personal Safety warnings?

[Mamil]

4 minutes ago, capediver said:

It is a tragedy that we are dealing with the wanton murder of anyone, from this community or any other...

I don't cycle anywhere near this area, (by logistics and from reading this thread!) and from what I have read on this forum, it does appear that the authorities don't seem to be doing anything meaningful to address the situation in any real way...

This forum is full of reports and warnings to stay away from the area but as we know, not all cyclists are on the Hub...so not everyone gets the message in time...

So my question is:

Are there not road side warning signs in the these hotspots that warn cyclists to stay away...is this not the least the "authorities" can do? We get warned of potential rockfalls, slippery when wet etc etc, why not Personal Safety warnings?

There is no other route to the CBD that this rider could have taken without riding through a so-called hot spot.

The place where this murder occurred is in itself a route that bypasses the hottest spot which is the cycle path to Paarden eiland.

The authorities are doing little to nothing. The party line that hands are tied because of the legalities of land ownership is to my mind a fig leaf for the indifference and, I begin to suspect, incompetence around NMT.

 

 

[cadenceblur]

7 minutes ago, capediver said:

It is a tragedy that we are dealing with the wanton murder of anyone, from this community or any other...

I don't cycle anywhere near this area, (by logistics and from reading this thread!) and from what I have read on this forum, it does appear that the authorities don't seem to be doing anything meaningful to address the situation in any real way...

This forum is full of reports and warnings to stay away from the area but as we know, not all cyclists are on the Hub...so not everyone gets the message in time...

So my question is:

Are there not road side warning signs in the these hotspots that warn cyclists to stay away...is this not the least the "authorities" can do? We get warned of potential rockfalls, slippery when wet etc etc, why not Personal Safety warnings?

But what is the alternative? 

How else does one get back after having coming  through Camps Bay or how does get to Camps Bay etc. 
It looks like Dennis was already taking an alternative route?

I recently went through town past the castle, how long until that too becomes unsafe. 
 

[BMCfan]

When i grew up we laughed at the 'Mericans for suing all and sundry for just looking strangely at someone or something.

 

Shouldnt we be starting to sue Transnet, the Ministers, the Mayor, the Western Cape Government and whoever else?

Same would apply for Stellenbosch' Municipality and Police?

 

Anyway, let me go do some honest work 

[Mamil]

3 minutes ago, cadenceblur said:

But what is the alternative? 

How else does one get back after having coming  through Camps Bay or how does get to Camps Bay etc. 
It looks like Dennis was already taking an alternative route?

I recently went through town past the castle, how long until that too becomes unsafe. 
 

Exactly - the castle route IS safer at the moment although I have noticed one or two characters taking an interest in comings and goings there of late.

Also, from a traffic point of view, particularly coming out of town towards the southern suburbs it is a death trap.

[Zebra]

Reply received (promptly) back from Cllr McMahon:

Dear Christopher,

Thanks for your note and yes I agree. A point to note, as that the squatters living there also impact the Woodstock residential community severely. There is so much crime and vandalism in other parts of Woodstock - so yes I do 'get it' both sides, from the Road users and then the community. 

We have met with SAPS, the Pedal Power folk, cyclists, and other spheres of Government where it was agreed that Woodstock SAPS would as far as possible police the Church Str offramp for a period early in morning and again in afternoon. That has help somewhat.

This gentleman's fatal mugging took place further long, near as I can determine to the corner of DF Malan And FW De Klerk roads, near the hospital under the freeway - a stretch that hasn't seen any of these usual cyclist muggings like Church Street area. However, point taken about divide and conquer. 

Our main focus has been to put pressure on Transnet to evict these folk on their land!! They have only acted now, as they can't continue to develop their land, as it is now. During their work and surveys, they'll be requesting eviction for 424 inhabitants! That's an alarming high number! (See attached). None of our City eviction were close to that!

Due to the high number of undocumented foreign nationals, they are asking to court to allow the joining DHS (home Affairs)- as a party, as there will need to be many deportations. This hearing scheduled on 6th Aug, hopefully they will also set a court date for main application.

Kid thanks for your note to me.

Ian

Cllr. Ian McMahon
Councillor: Ward 115
Office: 021 487 2025

 

 

[Mamil]

1 hour ago, Zebra said:

Reply received (promptly) back from Cllr McMahon:

Dear Christopher,

Thanks for your note and yes I agree. A point to note, as that the squatters living there also impact the Woodstock residential community severely. There is so much crime and vandalism in other parts of Woodstock - so yes I do 'get it' both sides, from the Road users and then the community. 

We have met with SAPS, the Pedal Power folk, cyclists, and other spheres of Government where it was agreed that Woodstock SAPS would as far as possible police the Church Str offramp for a period early in morning and again in afternoon. That has help somewhat.

This gentleman's fatal mugging took place further long, near as I can determine to the corner of DF Malan And FW De Klerk roads, near the hospital under the freeway - a stretch that hasn't seen any of these usual cyclist muggings like Church Street area. However, point taken about divide and conquer. 

Our main focus has been to put pressure on Transnet to evict these folk on their land!! They have only acted now, as they can't continue to develop their land, as it is now. During their work and surveys, they'll be requesting eviction for 424 inhabitants! That's an alarming high number! (See attached). None of our City eviction were close to that!

Due to the high number of undocumented foreign nationals, they are asking to court to allow the joining DHS (home Affairs)- as a party, as there will need to be many deportations. This hearing scheduled on 6th Aug, hopefully they will also set a court date for main application.

Kid thanks for your note to me.

Ian

Cllr. Ian McMahon
Councillor: Ward 115
Office: 021 487 2025

 

 

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