VRCID CELEBRATES MADIBA DAY: A commitment to a cleaner, safer Bellville!
The VRCID team showed their dedication to a cleaner, safer Bellville by braving the cold and rain, walking a long path towards a brighter community. Every detail was carefully attended to, with even hazardous items like needles being meticulously removed from the streets. Thanks to GTP Express, the team was fueled by a much-needed coffee […]
VRCID celebrates 10 years
Originally published in the TygerBurger The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District’s staff and board members had reason to celebrate at an event held to mark the CID’s 10th birthday. Not only are they the biggest CID in the country by geographic region, but they’ve also arguably been the most successful, with many successful innovations starting […]
El-Theos drop in centre takes street children camping
Over the years, our VRCID social team has made an effort to get to know and assist the homeless and destitute citizens within the VRCID. We have developed a particular soft spot for children that have ended up on the street due to neglection at home or becoming involved in drugs. El-Theos Drop-in Centre for […]
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2018
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District NPC (VRCID) will be hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM). All stakeholders are invited to a review of the year’s activities, approval of the extension of the SRA term and planning for 2017/18. Date : 29 November 2018 Time : 18:00 Venue : C.R. Louw Auditorium Sanlam Head Office, Voortrekker Road […]
Tygerberg Awards 2018 – Honouring those making impactful difference in the Tygerberg Community
Around 120 diverse people from different ‘walks of life’ attended the Tygerberg Let’s Talk & Awards 2018 event yesterday Sunday 28 October 2pm to 5pm at Sanlam Auditorium, Bellville. The event was a great success. The Tygerberg Let’s talk segment involved a panel discussion on issues affecting the Tygerberg area, good practices and what was […]
Parow rocked by crime
The establishment of a Walk-in and Crisis Centre
The Board of Tygerberg Association for Street People (TASP) has discovered through research and experience that the vulnerable group, called Street People, are the people in the City boundaries that are the most at Risk. Because they live on the Street they are the most disrespected easy target that can be hurt. The police chase […]
HONOURING ‘UNSUNG CHAMPIONS’ IN TYGERBERG AREA
It was a day of great celebrations, networking and conversations for around 100 diverse locals, businesses and organisations from the Tygerberg area who joined in the annual Tygerberg Let’s Talk & Awards closing event on Sunday 29 October at the Celeb Theatre, Bellville. The initiative provides a unique platform to recognise and honour some […]
Tygerberg Heritage Festival a hit
Keeping Voortrekker Road safe and clean
Article by Nielen De Klerk Keeping Voortrekker Road safe and clean is a job that brings many challenges and often unexpected joy. This is one of the many things Jeanne Preston, operational manager of the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), has learned in the more than two years he has been working in the area. […]