Pinelands CPF

02/03/2026

08/02/2026

Pinelands CPF: Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Pinelands SAPS Warrant Officers

Pinelands CPF would like to congratulate the following Pinelands SAPS members on their well-deserved promotions to Warrant Officer.

The badge-pinning ceremony was held at Pinelands SAPS, where Lt Col Darleen Koopman officially awarded the new ranks to:

- WO Rene Wally
- WO Johnny White
- WO Tertius Kotze
- WO Zola Magidigidi

Sgt Abdul Kolbe (who was absent) will also receive his Warrant Officer badge in due course.

Lt Col Koopman highlighted that these promotions come with increased responsibility, accountability, and leadership—ensuring strong continuity of service at the station. We thank each member for their dedication and continued commitment to serving the Pinelands community.

Photo from left: Lt Col Darleen Koopman with newly promoted Warrant Officers: Rene Wally, Zola Magidigidi, Johnny White, and Tertius Kotze.

08/02/2026

Stronger Together: Thank You for the Pinelands CPF Branding Donation

Pinelands CPF (Pinelands Precinct) would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Cape Town CPF Sub-District, POCS and SAPS for the generous donation of all Pinelands CPF branding and exhibition material. The items were officially handed over by Lt Col Koopman to CPF Chairperson Dr Marietta Hopley and CPF committee members on 5 February 2026. The incredible and continued support strengthens our ability as CPF to serve and engage our community.

In the picture (left to right): Ms Yasmin Johnson (CPF Projects), Dr Marietta Hopley (CPF Chairperson), Ms Christina Tsangaris (CPF Treasurer), Ms Chené Marchand (CPF Secretary), Lt Col Koopman (Pinelands SAPS Commander), Capt Carlinsky (Pinelands VISPOL Commander).

08/02/2026

Pinelands Police strengthen community safety with the appointment of New Youth Leaders

Pinelands CPF is proud to confirm our full support for, and partnership with, the SAPS Youth Desk. We remain committed to working together to drive youth-focused initiatives that strengthen positive youth engagement and build safer communities.

We also congratulate Ms Hopley and Ms Waka on their election and appointments, and commend them for successfully completing their induction courses.

Read more here: https://southernsuburbstatler.co.za/news/2026-02-04-pinelands-police-strengthen-community-safety-with-new-youth-leaders/

12/12/2025

Break the Silence, Stop the Violence

We are pleased to share that Dr. Marietta Hopley, Chairperson of the Pinelands Precinct CPF, Mia-Rae Hopley, Pinelands SAPS Youth Commissioner, and Ingrid Kjonstad from Pinelands SAPS Victim Support, attended the Western Cape Provincial Community Board’s last day of 16 Days of GBV Activism event.

The event focused on "Letsema: Men, Women, Boys and Girls working together to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide." The day provided a platform for collaboration among community stakeholders to address these pressing issues.

Together we stand united against GBV in our Precinct.