Cape Town danger areas

[NotSoBigBen]

32 minutes ago, MORNE said:

That security room is probably like the bling express passport control gates at the airport….built to look nice and impress the know-nots, while providing anecdotal proof of government spending, but unfortunately not connected to anything that would make them function 😅

Know-nots .... No man bloody coffee everywhere 😂😂

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, MORNE said:

That security room is probably like the bling express passport control gates at the airport….built to look nice and impress the know-nots, while providing anecdotal proof of government spending, but unfortunately not connected to anything that would make them function 😅

 

Nope ... it actually WORKS.

 

The amount of active surveilance is mind boggling ...

 

It is also the room where ALL emergency calls are answered.  They can then immediately see what is happening, subject to the closest cameras.

 

It is well staffed and working well.

 

Okay, let's not speculate on the capacity of law enforcement to react immediately when a call is logged from this control room .... whole different topic ....

 

The tragic reality .... to add a series of cameras to the stretch under discussion would open the can of worms that this crime spot has to be discussed .... political hot topic that is bound to result in discussions far removed from cyclists being pelted with rocks and attacked with knives .....

 

control room - CHECK

cost to expand system - minimal

political will - gotta be kidding ....

[MORNE]

1 minute ago, ChrisF said:

 

Nope ... it actually WORKS.

 

The amount of active surveilance is mind boggling ...

 

It is also the room where ALL emergency calls are answered.  They can then immediately see what is happening, subject to the closest cameras.

 

It is well staffed and working well.

 

Okay, let's not speculate on the capacity of law enforcement to react immediately when a call is logged from this control room .... whole different topic ....

 

The tragic reality .... to add a series of cameras to the stretch under discussion would open the can of worms that this crime spot has to be discussed .... political hot topic that is bound to result in discussions far removed from cyclists being pelted with rocks and attacked with knives .....

 

control room - CHECK

cost to expand system - minimal

political will - gotta be kidding ....

Just to be clear @ChrisF, I was not implying you were impressed by the security room and therefore a know-not 😅

[ChrisF]

Stellenbosch Emergency Numbers -

 

Stellenbosch Safety Initiative (SSI)
Controlroom – coordinates SAPS, Law Enforcement and private security companies.

 

021-886-8976

 

From this website - Emergency Numbers – Stellenbosch CPF

 

THIS is the number to have with you.

 

Pity they dont post a photo of the room ....

[ChrisF]

1 minute ago, MORNE said:

Just to be clear @ChrisF, I was not implying you were impressed by the security room and therefore a know-not 😅

 

Hiehie .... no sweat.

[Mook]

4 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Nope ... it actually WORKS.

 

The amount of active surveilance is mind boggling ...

 

It is also the room where ALL emergency calls are answered.  They can then immediately see what is happening, subject to the closest cameras.

 

It is well staffed and working well.

 

Okay, let's not speculate on the capacity of law enforcement to react immediately when a call is logged from this control room .... whole different topic ....

 

The tragic reality .... to add a series of cameras to the stretch under discussion would open the can of worms that this crime spot has to be discussed .... political hot topic that is bound to result in discussions far removed from cyclists being pelted with rocks and attacked with knives .....

 

control room - CHECK

cost to expand system - minimal

political will - gotta be kidding ....

The will from a law enforcement angle seems to be the problem as @ChrisF says.

Khayamandi used to have a "functional" SAPS station, which incidentally got torched or shut down if my intel is to be trusted.

I still maintain that the level of sport we practice, is generally glared upon as an elitist activity practiced by a "previleged minority", hence resources are rather thrown at "real crime", ie. the collection of traffic fines.

[Prince Albert Cycles]

47 minutes ago, Mook said:

The will from a law enforcement angle seems to be the problem as @ChrisF says.

Khayamandi used to have a "functional" SAPS station, which incidentally got torched or shut down if my intel is to be trusted.

I still maintain that the level of sport we practice, is generally glared upon as an elitist activity practiced by a "previleged minority", hence resources are rather thrown at "real crime", ie. the collection of traffic fines.

Due to age I have a vague recollection of a New York mayor ..Italian surname ? who cleaned up New York 2 decades ago over time by starting with the small things 

[Robbie Stewart]

1 hour ago, ChrisF said:

It is also the room where ALL emergency calls are answered. 

It is also the room where ALL emergency calls have the chance of being answered if anyone cares to answer the phone when it rings.

Or is that just whenever I call that I am unsure if I dialed home affairs?

[Robbie Stewart]

3 minutes ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Due to age I have a vague recollection of a New York mayor ..Italian surname ? who cleaned up New York 2 decades ago over time by starting with the small things 

Rudy Giuliani?

 

[Prince Albert Cycles]

7 minutes ago, Robbie Stewart said:

Rudy Giuliani?

 

That’s him

[The Ouzo]

39 minutes ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

That’s him

The broken window theory

[Meezo]

Kayamandi itself is in the news

 

Quote

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗫𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗮

It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Councillor Xolile Kalipa. Councillor Kalipa was fatally shot in Kayamandi on the night of Sunday, 4 May. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation by the South African Police Service.

Councillor Kalipa was a much-loved and deeply respected community leader. He served as a Proportional Representation Councillor for the Democratic Alliance and was an active member of the Mayoral Committee, where he held the position of Portfolio Chairperson for Community Services. His contributions to the work of Council and his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of residents will be remembered by all who had the privilege to work alongside him.

Executive Mayor Jeremy Fasser expressed his profound shock and sorrow at the news, saying:
“I am devastated by the loss of Councillor Kalipa. He was a dedicated public servant, a voice for the voiceless and a pillar of strength in his community. His passion for uplifting our people – especially the youth and women as part of his Community Services Portfolio – was evident in everything he did. We have not only lost a colleague, but a friend and a true champion for social development.”

We encourage everyone to keep Councillor Kalipa’s family and loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. We also urge the public and media to respect their privacy as they mourn this tragic loss.

Councillor Kalipa will be dearly missed for his tireless work in community development and his steadfast representation of his constituents. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched.

May his soul rest in peace.

🔗 https://stellenbosch.gov.za/2025/05/05/statement-on-the-passing-of-councillor-xolile-kalipa/

 

[Mook]

1 hour ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Due to age I have a vague recollection of a New York mayor ..Italian surname ? who cleaned up New York 2 decades ago over time by starting with the small things 

Ahhh ...........  Rudi Guiliani was the man if my memory is anything to go by 👴

I guess if you start threatening the public with THE FAMILY, violin cases or cement boots, you could achieve great successes.

Capeesh 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

There was another attempted mugging in Stellenbosch yesterday, this time on the R44 near the flats.

3 riders were confronted by 6 youngster armed with knifes. The woman in the group, riding 2nd wheel got knocked off her bike and they tried stealing the bike but she was still clipped in.
Fortunately a MOP stopped his car to assist and they ran off empty handed.

Happened around 12pm.

So now both roads out of Stellenbosch towards the North are risky 😩

[Willhelm]

Had my own run in yesterday afternoon past Cloetersville. Was around 14:00 ish, was coming up the R44 towards Blue Jay. When I spotted two guys at the white wall by Blue Jay. As soon as they spotted me one got up and started making his way across the road. I was eyeballing him while increasing my speed. There was a lot of traffic behind me and he could not cross the road fully. As the last car pasted him I was doing around 22km/h and he couldn’t reach me. He did have half a brick in his hand and ready to try and knock me off. 
 

I was lucky, I often cycle past there and never had any issues. I did warn another cyclist on his way down be on the lookout for the due. 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Sadly it appears as if the pickings are now slim past Khayamnandi so they're moving over to the R44 🤬