The SWCID has a new manager. Ernst van Zyl joined the Geocentric management team on 1 October 2016. Ernst takes over the reins at an exciting time for the SWCID. The SWCID has been in operation for just over a year and want to accelerate its implementation in year two of the 5-year Business Plan. […]
The SOMERSET WEST CITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NPC will be hosting a Annual General Meeting and all stakeholders are invited to a review of the year’s activities and planning for 2017/18. Date: 2 November 2016 Time: 17:00 Venue: The Farm House Coffee Shop Restaurant, The Trading Post Centre, 53 Caledon Street, Cnr Caledon & Myburgh Street, […]
Our Public Safety team is always there to help and assistance to the public is very important to us. On Thursday 6 October 2016 Somerset West CID Public Safety Patrol Officers Andro Nel and Richard Klaushi assisted a member of the public to start her vehicle. Well done! Please save our Control Room number – […]
Our Public Safety Team has changed their look with more prominent reflective jackets worn with their uniform. We hope that they are even more visible now in their distinctive lime-green and red reflective gear and SWCID logos. If you find yourself in the Somerset West CBD and need some assistance, please do not hesitate to […]
On Monday 3 October 2016 at approximately 19:00 a suspect maliciously kicked out a window at a business in Mainroad Somerset West CBD. Armed Response officer Aswell Claasen was stopped by witnesses and a detailed description of the suspect was obtained.The suspect ran down Main Road direction Church Street with Armed Response and Somerset West […]
On Monday 3 October 2016 at approximately 19h05 a security officer on a guarding site in Morkel Street, Somerset West radioed to the SWCID and Secure Rite Control room requesting back up after 2 suspects entered the premises and attempted to steal building equipment and tools. Response officers rushed to assist and an ADT officer […]
While on patrol Somerset West CID Public Safety Officers found this dagga plant growing among other plants in the Somerset West CBD. The plant was destroyed
It might not have been the sunniest of Spring days, but the new team of the Somerset West City Improvement District Special Ratings Area [SWCID] were on their posts for the officially launch of the SWCID. Business owners and the public at large can now look forward to a renewed business environment which is safe, […]
As a property owner/business owner or member of the community in the Somerset West CBD you are no doubt well aware of the problems in the area. Incidents of crime and grime including homelessness, aggressive begging, informal car guards and general urban degradation are escalating. These problems are of great concern and need to be […]