Welcome to the Somerset West CPF website
Forthcoming meetings :
The next CPF Public meeting will be the Annual General Meeting and will be held on Tuesday the 17th January at 19h00. in the Somerset West Library Hall
Looking forward to seeing you there
All are welcome to attend.
To find about more about the CPF and what it's goals are, click here
Horse Killers found guilty
19th January, 2011.
The wheels of justice turn slowly.
Yesterday, the youths who stole and tortured a horse in Somerset West last year were found guilty of Stock Theft and Animal Cruelty. They will appear again on the 2nd Feb 2012 for sentencing.
Source:Helderberg News and Info Blog
The incident happened in April 2010 and came to trial in August of that year. Finally in 2012, the youths have been found guilty and await sentencing.
Somerset West SAPS need a Trauma Counselor
15th January, 2012
Somerset West SAPS needs the assistance of a voluntary Trauma Counselor.
A trauma counselor, is a very special person who can guide and ease the pain and anger in victims and relatives, of those that have had trauma in their lives.
If you are such a person, please contact the Station Commander, Colonel Mary-Anne Williams on 021 850 1303
Anti Graffiti Campaign
8th January, 2012
Neighbourhood Watches in Somerset West have been waging a war against graffiti in Somerset West. After noting various graffiti sites, they called in the specialists from the City of Cape Town. Within a week they arrived and set to work. The results and service was outstanding. Here are some pics :
More clout for crime watches
16th December, 2011
Neighbourhood watches battling crime across Cape Town will soon have the back-up of metro police officers, who will go on patrol with the civilian crime-prevention bodies. And as a further measure to get closer to the communities they serve, metro police will in the new year let residents shadow them as they work. In addition, Community Police Forums (CPFs) would be allowed to direct where law enforcement officers must operate in their areas.
Thanks for the Donations To Reservists End of Year Function.
21st November, 2011
The CPF would like to say a big "Thank You" to the following people who kindly donated to the Reservist's end of year function.
Cobus Mostert (Caltex87 on Victoria), Simon & Karen Rubidge, JL & Margie Frey, Kay Firkins, Mr Don Tooth who donated Vergelegen Wine, Dr Geoff Bihl, Billy & Heidi Sendin, Gwynne Foster. Dave & Sylvia Bache, Peter M, Pip James, Resident of XX Lobelia Street, Brian & Charlotte, Barry/TGS.
SAPS Torch Run - Friday
21st November, 2011
On FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2011, There will be a torch runs by SAPS members all over the Peninsula to various stations to launch the 16 days of Activism against domestic violence in protection of woman and children.
Somerset West SAPS have invited the residents of Somerset West to join them in the leg from the N2/Victoria crossing to the Police station, where they will be welcomed and brief re the Festive Season. Participants should meet at the corner of the N2/Victoria at 08h15 where you will await the arrival of the runners before proceeding to the police station.
Probe into Scrap Metal Dealers
14th November, 2011
The Western Cape Police’s Firearm, Liquor and Second Hand Goods Unit (FLASH) is investigating a scrap metal company involving several parastatal companies following the discovery of two huge containers loaded with suspected stolen copper cables and aluminium metals worth thousands of rands.
A top-level investigation is underway - fingering several scrap metal dealers in greater Cape Town - which could last for many months.
The probe follows an incident during which members of FLASH - under the command of Lt Col Andre Liebenberg (Second Hands Goods Commander) - and the police’s Protection and Security Services (PSS) identified containers in the Cape Town Harbour destined for Korea on 8 November 2011.
REMARKABLE POLICE SERVICE
10th November, 2011
One reads and hears so much criticism of the police force these days, but there is a flip-side to this coin.
My husband, who suffers from dementia, needs to be placed in a frail care home. This involves filling in numerous forms, one being signed by a commissioner of oaths.
On Sunday 9 October I nipped up to Somerset West Police Station to find out what documents were required.
I was met with such courtesy and understanding I was informed that due to the circumstances the police would come to my home with the relevant stamp. I could not believe my ears. This duly took place the same day. Unfortunately, I didn’t note the names of the officers involved, but thank you all. Station commander Mary Ann Williams needs to be congratulated on running a very tight ship.
Three separate Robbery arrests in the last week.
8th November, 2011
On 2nd November, 2011 an person selling Avocado Pears was robbed at knifepoint in the Checkers parking area, Somerset West. Swift police reaction led to an arrest. The suspect, Allie Bester, appeared in the Somerset West Magistrates Court on 4th November.
Anyone with additional information should please contact Detective Warrant Officer at the CID on 021 850 1331
On 3rd November, 2011 a lady was robbed at knifepoint of cellphone, cash and wallet when the suspected robber asked her for water. The suspect (Ashton Louw) was later arrested and all stolen items were found in his possesion. Ashton appeared in the Somerset West Magistrates Court on Friday 4th November.
Anyone with additional information should please contact Detective Constable Selwyn De Koker at 021 850 1330.
