Voortrekker Road Corridor CID

10/11/2026

BACK TO WORK. BUILDING SKILLS. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES!

A fresh start and another opportunity to build towards a better future!

Our VRCID Work Readiness Program kicked off again this week, giving participants the opportunity to gain valuable practical work experience while earning a basic stipend.

The participants, who are linked to the Greater Stellenbosch Trust, also receive personal development support through our VRCID Social Development Team, helping them build confidence, develop essential skills and prepare for future employment opportunities.

Because sometimes, the first step towards lasting change is simply being given an opportunity.

BUILDING SKILLS TODAY.
OPENING DOORS FOR TOMORROW.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews Cllr Francine Higham - MMC for Community Services and Health

09/11/2026

Win 2 tickets to see Fokofpolisiekar, Early B and Margot Rothman LIVE at Jack Muller Park in Bellville on Sunday, 6 December at 14:00. Please comment on post below, not on the VRCID page.

Bellville’s heartbeat is returning to its parks. This December 2026, the Summer in the Suburbs, I LOVE CY Park Festival rocks Jack Muller Park back as an open-air space where families, friends, and music lovers reconnect and gather to celebrate the culture that shaped the Northern Suburbs.

09/11/2026

MONDAY MOTIVATION | THREE JOURNEYS. ONE DESTINATION. HOME.

Sometimes, a helping hand is all it takes to find the way home.

Last Tuesday, a family of three men who had found themselves stranded in Cape Town were successfully reunited with their loved ones in Gauteng.

Through a joint effort between the VRCID Social Development Team and MES, both organisations shared the costs, coordinated arrangements and worked hand in hand to make this reunification possible.

What started as a difficult situation ended with three family members making their way home.

A heartfelt thank you to both teams for showing what can be achieved when organisations work together with compassion and a shared purpose.

THREE PEOPLE. ONE JOURNEY HOME. A FRESH START.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

MES fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

06/11/2026

🚨 15 ARRESTS IN OCTOBER | A BIG SHOUT-OUT TO OUR PAROW PUBLIC SAFETY TEAM!

From drug-related offences and robberies to suspected theft and possession of suspected stolen property, October was a busy month for our VRCID Public Safety Officers in Parow.

Through proactive patrols, vigilance and follow-up on suspicious activity, the team continued to make its presence felt on the streets.

A huge shout-out to our Parow Public Safety Team! Your dedication, commitment and hard work do not go unnoticed.

A special thank you to Parow SAPS for their ongoing assistance and cooperation. Working together makes a difference!

PROUD OF OUR TEAM.
COMMITTED TO A SAFER PAROW.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews JP Smith

03/11/2026

ANOTHER CORNER. ANOTHER UPGRADE. ANOTHER REASON TO TAKE PRIDE IN PAROW!

Little by little, we’re giving Parow’s public spaces the attention they deserve!

Our VRCID Parow Maintenance Team is hard at work transforming another corner, this time at the intersection of Tierberg and Williams Streets.

Inspired by an idea from Mr Barron, the team is bringing new life to the area with fresh paving and improvements to the surrounding garden space.

It’s still a work in progress, but the difference is already taking shape!

Every improvement, big or small, reflects the pride our maintenance team takes in looking after Parow's public spaces.

ONE CORNER AT A TIME. ONE VISIBLE IMPROVEMENT AT A TIME.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

02/11/2026

BEHIND THE SCENES.
EYES ON THE GROUND.

While our Public Safety Officers patrol the streets, another team is keeping a watchful eye from behind the screens.

The VRCID Security Operations Centre (SOC) is fully operational, with Shift Manager Faroa and his team remaining alert, vigilant and ready to respond.

Through continuous monitoring and coordination, the VRCID SOC plays a vital role in supporting our officers on the ground and maintaining operational readiness across the VRCID precincts.

Thank you to our dedicated SOC team for keeping their eyes on the VRCID corridor!

ON THE STREETS. BEHIND THE SCREENS. WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

30/10/2026

🚨 TWO INCIDENTS. ONE NIGHT. VRCID PUBLIC SAFETY IN ACTION!

From a robbery suspect apprehended to a gas gun discovered, VRCID Public Safety Officers were kept busy in Bellville on Thursday, 29 October.

GAS GUN DISCOVERED | 03:25

Following a report of suspicious individuals at the corner of Kort Street and Voortrekker Road, officers Martins, Bota, Pietersen and April conducted a stop-and-search involving four men. What initially appeared to be a fi***rm was identified as a gas gun.

ROBBERY SUSPECT APPREHENDED | 22:37

After a delivery rider was robbed of personal belongings near Bella Vista and Cross Street, officers searched the area and located a suspect at Kort Street and Voortrekker Road.

The rider’s jacket and gloves were recovered, and he positively identified the suspect as one of the alleged robbers.

Well done to Controller Abrahams and officers Pietersen, April, Martins and Bota for their vigilance and dedication to public safety!

Visible. Vigilant. Ready to respond.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

29/10/2026

🚨 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY LEADS TO POSSIBLE STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY IN PAROW

An alarm in the early hours. Three individuals fleeing. An abandoned vehicle.

At approximately 03:22 on Sunday, 25 October, VRCID Public Safety Officers Adonis and Mbengwana were conducting routine patrols along George Starck Road in Parow when they heard alarms sounding near Oostersee Station.

The officers immediately investigated, making their way to Oostersee Street near The Settlers High School.

Upon arrival, they noticed three unidentified individuals fleeing into nearby bushes towards the railway line.

Further inspection led them to a silver Toyota Vitz standing abandoned, with its keys discovered on the ground a short distance away.

The officers immediately notified their supervisor, secured the vehicle and contacted SAPS, who took over the matter for further investigation and verification of ownership.

Well done to PSOs Adonis and Mbengwana for their vigilance and proactive response during the early morning patrol.

Sometimes, following up on something as simple as a sounding alarm can uncover something that needs further investigation.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

28/10/2026

🚨 FESTIVE READINESS STARTS NOW | JOINT OPERATION IN PAROW C*D

A visible presence. A coordinated effort. A proactive approach to public safety.

With the festive season approaching, the VRCID, Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Traffic Department joined forces for a joint operation in the Parow C*D, focusing on crime prevention, by-law enforcement and increased visibility.

The operation included:

• Stop-and-search operations targeting drugs and illegal substances.
• Engagement with individuals sleeping rough.
• Vehicle checkpoints (VCPs), including licence and outstanding fine checks.
• Addressing illegal trading and by-law compliance.
• Increased visibility throughout the Parow C*D.

As the festive season approaches, increased activity can bring additional safety challenges, making proactive operations and cooperation between enforcement agencies more important than ever.

Thank you to all participating teams for their continued commitment to a safer Parow C*D.

Festive readiness doesn’t start in December. The groundwork begins now.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

*D fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews

27/10/2026

ON THE GROUND. VISIBLE. ENGAGED.

Sometimes, the best way to understand what’s happening in an area is to walk its streets.

Yesterday, the VRCID Social Development Team, Precinct Manager, Securitas and Law Enforcement joined forces for a walkabout through Precinct 3, Bellville.

The purpose? More than simply being visible.

• Observe changes and emerging challenges in the area.
• Engage with individuals experiencing homelessness and offer support.
• Identify areas where further intervention may be needed.
• Connect people with available services and encourage them to access community-based resources.

These walkabouts allow our teams to assess conditions firsthand, strengthen cooperation between partners and engage directly with the people who use our public spaces.

Because meaningful change starts with understanding what’s happening on the ground - and knowing where and how we can make a difference.

Thank you to everyone involved for their continued commitment to a safer, more caring and better-managed corridor.

Safe. Clean. Sustainable.

fans Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews