Category Archives: News
CIDC supports 16 days for youth programme
The CIDC’s Executive Manager, Abdul Kerbelker, was interviewed on Heart 104.9 earlier today, about its partnership with U-Turn and how they deliver social services into the Claremont area, as part of its #16daysforyouthprogramme. For more info visit: http://16daysforyouth.com/about/
Street lights erected in the Stadium on Main precinct
Lights, bus stop, action! What may seem a dank, dark space will soon become a vibrant area filled with light and life. The recent erection of street lights by the City of Cape Town, on the corner of Central … Continue reading
Focus on child safety during Child Protection Week
In honour of Child Protection Week (02 – 09 June 2019), the CIDC in partnership with SAPS Claremont and Law Enforcement, handed out leaflets with emergency numbers and green ribbons to members of the public yesterday, Thursday 6 June. They … Continue reading
Rules around security guards in South Africa set to change
Government is shaking up the rules around security guards in South Africa – here’s what you need to know. The minister of police, Bheki Cele, has gazetted a number of changes for security guards in South Africa – including new … Continue reading
Vehicle safety drive
The CIDC took to the streets on Thursday, 30 May with Law Enforcement and distributed leaflets with vehicle safety tips to vehicle owners with the following message: • When leaving your vehicle, be certain your doors and windows are locked. … Continue reading
Vehicle theft alert
Claremont station commander and Col, Marie Louw and her management say the number of reports relating to car break-ins have rapidly increased in the area. She wants to stress the public including both residents and visitors, not to leave valuables … Continue reading
Joint operations meeting in CBD
A first meeting between Claremont SAPS, local security service providers in Sectors 2 and 3, as well as City of Cape Town Law Enforcement agencies, the Department of Justice, Claremont CPF and the CIDC was held yesterday 23 May 2019 … Continue reading
Cable thief nabbed
Recently the CIDC received a tip-off of a homeless man in possession of Metro Rail cable that was stolen the night before. A CIDC Section Leader and an Officer responded and an elderly male in possession of a trolley with … Continue reading
CIDC Control Room Operator’s swift action applauded
On 28 March at approximately 13h15 an Inspector of Golden Arrow Bus services called the CIDC Control room, reporting that an elderly male had fallen from a bench at the bus terminus. Around his neck was a chain which read … Continue reading
Shelters urged to apply for Winter Readiness Programme
Shelters are advised to apply for the City of Cape Towns Winter Readiness Programme. Registered non-profit organisations have until Friday April 5 to submit applications for the City of Cape Town’s Winter Readiness Programme. The programme, which runs from … Continue reading