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👮‍♂️Stellenbosch Improvement Transformation Initiative🚨Committed to creating a vibrant, safe environment in our central town 📞064 543 0644‬

30/10/2026

SITI SRA – Weekly Safety Update
19 – 25 October 2026

SITI officers remained active across the area this week, responding to public safety concerns, assisting community members and working closely with Law Enforcement, SAPS and security partners. Key incidents included the recovery of a hijacked vehicle, the safe return of a victim to his family and assistance in a vehicle pursuit and recovery.

* Hijacked vehicle recovered, victim safe
On Sunday, SITI officers spotted a grey Fiat that had been reported hijacked, with the possibility that the victim was still inside. With the help of Law Enforcement, the vehicle was stopped at the corner of Dorp Street and Adam Tas Road. Three suspects were arrested and handed over to SAPS, and the victim was safely reunited with his family.

* Vehicle pursuit and recovery
On Thursday morning, SITI SRA assisted JSRA and other security partners in pursuing a vehicle linked to a recent motor vehicle theft. The suspects threw items from the vehicle during the chase before abandoning it at a dead end and fleeing on foot. The vehicle was recovered and handed to SAPS, and the discarded items, suspected of being used in vehicle thefts, were handed in at Stellenbosch SAPS.

Other activities this week
• Complaints about bin scratchers, begging, illegal car guards, people sleeping in public spaces, unauthorised structures and illegal trading were attended to with Law Enforcement, with fines issued where necessary.
• A reckless driver was fined and warned with the help of Law Enforcement.
• Officers called EMS for a person who fell ill, and for a woman in labour; both were taken to hospital.
• Multiple stop-and-search operations led to the confiscation and destruction of dangerous weapons and drug paraphernalia.

Thank you to Law Enforcement, SAPS and all our security partners.
Together we keep Stellenbosch safe.

SITI CONTROL ROOM | 24/7
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29/10/2026

NOTICE OF AGM | SITI-SRA NPC

Join us for the SITI-SRA NPC Annual General Meeting:

• Tuesday, 10 November 2026
• 17:00
📍 Hofmeyer Saal, Church Street, Stellenbosch

All SRA property owners are welcome to attend, but only accepted members will be able to vote at the meeting.

Not yet a member? Register before the AGM by emailing [email protected] for the membership application form. Your application must include a copy of your ID and a copy of your Municipality account as proof that you own property within the SRA.

Your area. Your voice. Join us on 10 November.

28/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? | WEEK 4: DUMPING & LITTER

Our streets, sidewalks and public spaces belong to everyone, and keeping them clean is a shared responsibility.

Under the Stellenbosch Municipality’s Roads and Streets By-law:

* No illegal dumping: Garden refuse, rubble, vehicle parts and other waste may not simply be left in streets, on sidewalks or in public places.

* Prevent spills: Certain waste and materials transported through public spaces must be properly covered and contained to prevent spills. If anything is spilled or dropped, it must be removed within a reasonable time.

* Cigarette butts are litter too! Even small items contribute to dirty streets and public spaces.

Clean streets make Stellenbosch more pleasant, welcoming, and safer for everyone.

Help keep Stellenbosch clean by reporting it to Stellenbosch Municipality.

Municipal Service WhatsApp: 076 951 0768
Law Enforcement WhatsApp: 079 622 4722
24-hour municipal line: 021 808 8890

Where possible, provide the location, a description, and photographs to assist with follow-up.

Our streets are shared spaces. Let’s keep them clean.

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

23/10/2026

WEEKLY SAFETY UPDATE | SITI IN ACTION
12 – 18 October 2026

Another active week for SITI Public Safety Officers, with visible patrols, joint operations and assistance to members of the Stellenbosch community.

Key incidents included suspected theft, attempted bicycle theft, scamming complaints, drug possession, suspected drunk driving and the apprehension of suspects. Officers also assisted with medical emergencies, public safety complaints and community concerns.

Working alongside Law Enforcement, SAPS, JSRA, EMS and security partners, SITI continues to support a safer public environment.

For the complete weekly report, visit our SITI WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDHsiK3bbVAyEdXYT1x

📞 SITI Control Room (24/7): 064 543 0644

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community

21/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? | TREES, VERGES & SIGHTLINES

Thinking of planting, trimming or removing trees, shrubs or plants along the pavement or roadside outside your property?

Under the Stellenbosch Municipality Roads and Streets By-law, prior written municipal permission is required to plant, cut, remove or damage trees, shrubs or plants in streets, sidewalks, walkways and public places. Plants placed in these areas also become municipal property.

Property owners may be required to prune vegetation that obstructs public areas or interferes with overhead wires. At intersections, vegetation, walls, hedges and fences must not compromise the safety of road users.

Good visibility and well-managed public spaces help make our streets safer for everyone.

Know the by-law. Respect our shared spaces.

📖 Reference: Stellenbosch Municipality Roads and Streets By-law, Sections 8, 9 and 15(2).

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

16/10/2026

WEEKLY SAFETY UPDATE | SITI IN ACTION
5 – 11 October 2026

SITI Public Safety Officers continued their visible patrols, responding to incidents, addressing public safety concerns and assisting members of the community across the SITI area.

Routine interventions included bin scratchers, beggars, sleeping in public, suspicious vehicles, illegal structures, and parking violations. Stop-and-search operations were conducted, with tik pipes and mandrax confiscated and destroyed. Dagga was also discovered and destroyed following reports of suspicious activity.
Assisted with numerous complaints of fighting, whereby the necessary authorities/security partners were contacted to assist.

Key incidents and interventions:

• Theft out of vehicle: Officers responded to a report of a vehicle window allegedly being broken at a parking area near the taxi rank. The suspects reportedly fled, possibly in the direction of the taxi rank. The suspects remain unknown.

• Business break-in: Officers attended a break-in complaint in Andringa Street, where a courtyard door had been forced open and copper pipes stolen. The caretaker was advised to open a SAPS case.

• Suspicious persons: Two individuals near a bank in Andringa Street were investigated and confirmed to be waiting for someone inside.

• Motor vehicle accident: Officers assisted at Merriman and Bird Streets, where EMS attended to individuals with minor injuries.

• Vehicle safety: Officers discovered a vehicle with its boot open, checked for visible signs of forced entry and secured it.

• Community assistance: Officers assisted a stranded female, helped a student arrange transport home, and provided roadside assistance to a motorist.

• Municipal assistance: A burst water pipe in Merriman Street was reported, with officers assisting municipal workers.

• Officers also addressed an illegal car guard with the assistance of Law Enforcement.

Public safety is about being present, responding to concerns, and helping people when assistance is needed. Through regular patrols and cooperation with our safety partners, SITI continues working towards a safer, better-managed public environment.

Thank you to Law Enforcement, SAPS, EMS, municipal personnel, the Control Room, and our security partners for their continued cooperation.

📞 SITI Control Room (24/7): 064 543 0644

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

14/10/2026

DID YOU KNOW? | KEEP OUR SIDEWALKS CLEAR

Sidewalks are shared public spaces, and keeping them clear helps make Stellenbosch safer and more accessible for everyone.

Under the Stellenbosch Municipality Roads and Streets By-law, placing steps, posts, structures, plants or other obstructions on sidewalks and other public street areas is regulated and generally requires prior written municipal permission.

Goods should also not be left on sidewalks or in public spaces beyond the reasonable time needed for loading or off-loading.

Clear sidewalks are especially important for pedestrians, wheelchair users, people with prams and anyone who needs safe, unobstructed access.

A little consideration goes a long way towards keeping our town welcoming and accessible.

KEEP THE WAY CLEAR. KEEP STELLENBOSCH ACCESSIBLE.

📖 Reference: Stellenbosch Municipality Roads and Streets By-law, Sections 4–6.

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

09/10/2026

WEEKLY SAFETY UPDATE | SITI IN ACTION
📅 28 September – 4 October 2026

SITI Public Safety Officers continued their visible patrols and responded to various incidents and public safety concerns across the SITI area.

Routine interventions included vagrancy, sleeping in public, illegal parking and suspicious activity. Joint operations with Law Enforcement also resulted in tik pipes and mandrax being removed from the streets.

Key incidents and interventions:

• Illegal parking: Several incidents were addressed and monitored. A driver parked in a designated disabled parking bay was issued with a fine.

• Reckless driving: Officers identified a suspicious vehicle being driven recklessly and obstructing traffic. Traffic Services assisted in stopping the vehicle, and the driver was warned and fined.

• Suspicious activity: Officers responded to a complaint regarding two suspicious individuals near Aandklas. Both were located and questioned before leaving the area.

• Attempted robbery: Officers assisted security partners in detaining two suspects allegedly involved in an attempted robbery of a student in Plein Street. Both were escorted to SAPS with Law Enforcement assistance.

• Bicycle theft: An unlocked bicycle was stolen outside a shop in Bird Street. A SAPS case was opened.

• Student altercation: Officers de-escalated a physical altercation involving students in Victoria Street.

• Municipal infrastructure: Stolen copper piping was discovered following a burst water pipe in Bird Street. The relevant parties were notified, and the matter was reported for further attention.

• Medical assistance: Officers assisted an injured student in obtaining medical care.

• Road and community assistance: Officers provided assistance at a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Bird Street and Alexander Street, assisted municipal workers clearing a fallen tree, helped a motorist with vehicle trouble, and responded to a request for assistance at a local restaurant.

Public safety is about more than responding to incidents. It also means being present, identifying concerns early, and ensuring assistance is available when needed. Through continued patrols, coordinated responses, and community cooperation, SITI remains committed to looking after our shared public spaces.

Thank you to SAPS, Law Enforcement, Traffic Services, municipal teams, and our security partners for their continued cooperation.

📞 SITI Control Room (24/7): 064 543 0644

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

07/10/2026

Stellenbosch Street By-Law series:

DID YOU KNOW? | A “STREET” IS MORE THAN JUST THE ROAD

When we think of a street, we often think only of the road we drive on. But under Stellenbosch Municipality’s Roads and Streets By-law, the meaning is broader.

It also includes areas such as sidewalks, footpaths, cycle paths and verges.

This means that the public space directly outside your home or business may form part of the street environment and be subject to municipal rules.

Understanding how our streets and public spaces are defined is a good starting point for using them responsibly.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more “Did You Know?” posts highlighting some of the municipal rules that apply to our streets and shared public spaces.

Know the by-law. Respect our shared spaces.

📖 Reference: Stellenbosch Municipality, By-law relating to Roads and Streets.

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

02/10/2026

WEEKLY SAFETY UPDATE | SITI IN ACTION

SITI Public Safety Officers continued with visible patrols, community assistance and proactive interventions across the SITI area this week.

Routine matters included vagrancy, bin scratching, sleeping and drinking in public, traffic violations and disorder-related complaints. Tik pipes were confiscated and destroyed, while a bin scratcher observed littering was fined.

Other incidents included:

• Medical assistance provided to an unconscious male, with EMS contacted.
• An alleged attempted bicycle theft suspect, found with pliers and a knife, was handed over to SAPS.
• A pickpocketed cellphone was tracked and recovered. The suspect was escorted to SAPS, although the complainant chose not to open a case.
• A noise and public drinking complaint at Van der Stel Sports Ground was resolved.
• A restaurant dispute was successfully de-escalated.
• Possible students believed to be involved in vehicle damage in Andringa Street were identified. The vehicle owner was contacted and chose not to open a criminal case.
• Officers assisted with a payment dispute at BP Merriman until an arrangement was reached.
• Scrap metal in a vagrant’s possession was investigated and confirmed by the contractor to have been removed with permission.

Another week highlighting the importance of visible patrols, proactive response and verifying the facts before further action is taken.

Thank you to SAPS, EMS, Law Enforcement and our safety partners for their continued cooperation.

📞 SITI Control Room (24/7): 064 543 0644

SITI | Enhancing safety, strengthening community.

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