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Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum

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To see how hard working Ward Councillors go about their jobs, see Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Slabbert’s newsletter below. You may contact Ward 1 using the contact form at the bottom of this report. The Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum on Wednesday 30 January 2013. Many thanks to the wonderful Atlas Security team who sponsored the flyers that were distributed over the past weekend. If you did not receive a flyer in your post box, please let us know. The exorbitant … [Read more...] about Ward 1 Report to the Sector 2 Sub Crime Forum

Summerstrand Smoke

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There is a heavy smoke cloud covering nearly the entire Summerstand area this afternoon. This is as a result of a large bush fire behind the NMMU Campus, deep inside the Driftsand bushes. Fire Brigade vehicles are on the scene and the fire is under control. NMMU fire Marshals are also assisting to control the blaze. There is no danger whatsoever for Summerstrand properties. If you suffer from any lung illness, please stay indoors and close your windows. … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Smoke

Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk

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A weekly Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services will take place every Thursday morning at 8:00 am over the summer season. Interested walkers (and talkers) are invited to rendezvous in front of Hobie Beach Pier (Shark Rock) on Marine Drive, Summerstrand before 8:00 am This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Member sof the public will be able to chat to our local SAPS members whilst walking along … [Read more...] about Presenting a United Front – Join the SAPS for a beachfront walk

Take a Walk on the beach with the SAPS

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There will be a Beachfront Walk with members of the Humewood SA Police Services this Thursday, 15 November, starting from Hobie Beach, at 10:00am in conjunction with the Humewood Community Police Forum (CPF). This combined CPF and SAPS initiative is to build relationships between the community and the SAPS members. Join in and meet our local SAPS team members and chat to them whilst walking along our maginficent beachfront. We invite you and your family and friends to join the CPF … [Read more...] about Take a Walk on the beach with the SAPS

Illegal Fireworks in Summerstrand will be dealt with

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The Summerstrand NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH PATROL TEAM will be on duty tonight - Monday 5 November - to ensure fireworks compliance during the entire night. The patrol will consist of one private vehicle, the "I Patrol" car and 3 different teams from 8pm to 6am. For any assistance or problem to report, please call NHW mobile number on 072 306 8812, SAPS on 10 111 or Fire Station on 041 585 1555 (24/7) Fireworks are potentially dangerous and the indiscriminate discharging thereof is irritating … [Read more...] about Illegal Fireworks in Summerstrand will be dealt with

Please Continue to Save Water

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Dear Residents There have been some fairly good rainfalls over the last weeks. However, communities tend to forget the crucial value of water when it is freely available and the daily consumption is slowly creeping up. The average daily consumption for the last four months (in megalitres): May - 246 June - 250 July - 235 October - 264 It certainly appears that most people have lost the urgency to save rainwater. Residents are encouraged to save at least 10 - 15% on their … [Read more...] about Please Continue to Save Water

Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban

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Arrogant, incompetent and stupid, is how Ward 1 Councillor Stanford Slabbert described the recent decision of the Sport Art Recreation and Culture Standing Committee to ban bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach. At the meeting on 6th September, the ANC majority voted to support Beach Manager Fernando Cain's proposal to commission an independent Risk Assessment of Nelson Mandela Bay beaches, plus to prohibit bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach and relocate the current car park subject to EIA … [Read more...] about Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban

Summerbreezz Strike Action

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Dear Residents Unfortunately you have probably noticed the ongoing and noisy strike action in front of the Summerbreezz Spar, corner of Admiralty Way and Strandfontein Rd. We are aware of the unpleasant and unacceptable noise that these strikers are making, including vuvuzela noise. The Ward 1 office has contacted various Municipal departments, including Safety & Security, to try and get some action against these noisy strikers. We have also been in contact with the Humewood SAPS … [Read more...] about Summerbreezz Strike Action

Sister Louw’s Mobile Clinic van is Mobile Again

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Sister Louw is very pleased to announce that she received her new Mobile Clinic van licence for 2012/13 this morning 13 August 2012. She had been waiting for this licence renewal for a number of weeks and was using her own car to attend to her rendezvous' with her patients. Sister Louw invites you to visit her MOBILE CLINIC and will assist, guide and help you for any medical matters, including Family Planning, HIV tests, Blood Pressure. All residents and citizens working within the Ward 1 … [Read more...] about Sister Louw’s Mobile Clinic van is Mobile Again

And the Summerstrand Water Crisis Updates Roll in faster than water to your taps

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Stanford Slabbert writes: The position as at 12 noon earlier today. There will be one WATER-TANK TRUCK in front of the TOTAL GARAGE, Admirality Way. And one WATER-TANK TRUCK in the parking area of SUMMERBREEZZ SPAR OR in front of the SASOL GARAGE, Strandfontein Rd. The problem has been fixed by the NMBM but the pressure of the water to fill the reservoir is still low and therefore water will come later today. Please be aware that the water should be boiled for a couple of minutes … [Read more...] about And the Summerstrand Water Crisis Updates Roll in faster than water to your taps

Summerstrand Water Crisis Update

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Stanford Slabbert writes: With regards my last updated email from yesterday 5.30pm. The NMBM JOC Centre did confirm that the entire Metro will be with water last evening. I have been sadly surprised, as you all, to find out that the water saga was not finished this morning. The NMBM Water Department is still sitting in a meeting to solve the water problem for Summerstrand and other suburbs in the city. Two reservoirs are supplying Summerstrand, one supplies water for the bottom of … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Water Crisis Update

Water Crisis, Summerstrand Residents – Don’t Panic

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Stanford Slabbert writes: I called the NMBM JOC Water Department at 5.30 pm exactly today and they confirm that the entire Summerstrand will have access to water in a couple of hours. They are waiting to have the reservoir full of water before opening the main tap for this area. The water-tank truck is at the Mercado Centre - Summerbreezz Spar for the rest of the evening. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please DO NOT PANIC. Stanford Slabbert Related: The Real … [Read more...] about Water Crisis, Summerstrand Residents – Don’t Panic

We have a water crisis please save water

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TWO major water pipes from the Churchill Dam have collapsed near Van Stadens, and repairs will take at least three days. One was a 1000mm pipe and the other a 700mm pipe. The Summerstrand reservoir is already dry - two water tankers have been dispatched to the area. One tanker will be parked at the Pick 'n Pay Centre, and the other will be placed at the Mercado Spar. Other areas will run dry within the next 24 hours. Save, save, save. This crisis will affect all suburbs south of … [Read more...] about We have a water crisis please save water

High Seaview Road Traffic Volumes

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It has been reported by some residents their concerns regarding the high traffic volumes and speeding on the Old Seaview Road in particular. We advise our local residents to please take extra care on the Old Seaview Road when: entering and exiting your driveways, when walking on or near the road when walking your dogs when riding or walking horses when cycling As you should be aware by now, the New Seaview Road is closed due to flooding, and will probably remain so for at least … [Read more...] about High Seaview Road Traffic Volumes