Camps Bay Community Policing Forum

21/08/2026

📣📢REMINDER📣📢
The City will shortly be undertaking important maintenance work on the electricity network supplying Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay and parts of Sea Point & Fresnaye. A back up date of the 29th August is there in case of a weather delay.

Residents may recall the widespread power interruption a few weeks ago, when electricity was restored relatively quickly. While the immediate fault was resolved, investigations identified an issue with the substation busbar and associated protection systems. Unfortunately, this is not something that can simply be left, as the underlying cause still needs to be identified and permanently resolved to prevent future outages.

I fully appreciate that the planned power interruption will be disruptive to a large number of residents and businesses. The work has therefore been scheduled overnight to minimise the impact as far as possible, although we recognise that no time is ever convenient. My apologies to everyone who will be affected.

During the outage, technical teams will carry out a series of tests and simulations to determine the root cause of the fault. This may include replacing components such as the busbars, reprogramming protection systems, and undertaking any other work necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the network.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while this essential maintenance is carried out. The teams will work as quickly as possible to restore electricity safely and minimise the duration of the outage.

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Over 40 years service: Law Enforcement Inspector William Boonzaier

Inspector Boonzaier began his career with the Council in 1983, working in various roles before moving into Law Enforcement and serving in Sea Point.
His ambition was always to grow, serve, and make a difference…ultimately becoming a qualified lifesaver and progressing towards the rank of Inspector during his more than 40 years of service.

During his years in Law Enforcement, he was responsible for Clifton 4th Beach and Camps Bay Beach, both renowned for their Blue Flag status.
His involvement extended beyond enforcement. Through the Camps Bay Community Police Forum, he became deeply connected to the community and learned the value of working alongside committed role players.
Most importantly, he learned that real service is about respecting people rather than judging them.

One of his most defining moments came when a Camps Bay SAPS Captain brought a 16-year-old boy to him. The young man, originally from the Eastern Cape, had reportedly been brought to Cape Town by a truck driver and exposed to drugs in the Camps Bay area.

At the time, he was already helping people experiencing homelessness find shelter and assisting young people to access opportunities such as the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. He acted immediately. Working with Social Development, he helped secure a place for the young man at Chrysalis.

He later discovered that the boy had only reached Grade 10 before leaving school. Some time afterwards, while working in Camps Bay, the young man approached him. He thanked him for helping him complete his matric and proudly shared that he had gone on to become a leader within the Chrysalis Academy. His story was so powerful that it later became the subject of a film.

For him, however, the greatest reward was never recognition…it was seeing lives change.

Inspector Boonzaier made a point of knowing people experiencing displacement in Camps Bay by name and worked tirelessly to help many find a pathway off the streets.
One particularly moving encounter involved a man diagnosed with AIDS who simply wanted to return home to De Aar, face his parents, ask for their forgiveness, and finally lay down the burden he had been carrying.

He also took the time to know the beach traders by name. In return, he earned something far more valuable than authority…trust and mutual respect.

Looking back over more than four decades of service, these are the moments that stand out most: not the titles, uniforms or positions, but the people whose lives were touched along the way.

His legacy is a powerful reminder that true community service is not about simply enforcing rules or solving problems. It is about seeing the person behind the circumstance, treating everyone with dignity, and having the courage to step in when one small act of compassion can change the direction of a life.

Congratulations and thank you Inspector Boonzaier!