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BELLVILLE’S ILLEGAL HOUSING CRISIS!

Residents in large parts of Bellville are furious over the illegal construction of houses and the prevalence of boarding houses in residential areas. In Oakdale, Shirley Park, De La Haye, Kempenville and many surrounding areas, people are desperately trying to find ways to stop their neighbours from either building extra rooms (and often floors) onto […]

NEW HOMELESS SHELTER UNVEILED IN DURBANVILLE

Congratulations to MES and the City of Cape Town on the launch of the Durbanville Safe Space. This new shelter brings fresh hope to homeless individuals in the Northern Suburbs. Thank you for your commitment to serving our community and providing a safe haven for those in need. MES started the very first Safe Space […]

BICYCLE BOX TO THE SYRINGE RESCUE!

This initiative will ensure that no area is overlooked, maintaining a clean and safe environment for all. For the full article – click here!(Netwerk24 subscribers only) You can also read all about this initiative on the Northern News website by clicking here.

RESTORING DIGNITY: VRCID AND PARTNERS LAUNCH COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN

In November 2023, a fire broke out near The Haven Night Shelter in Bellville, leaving the area cluttered with hazardous materials and dirt, stripping it of its dignity. The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) partnered with the City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Department to spearhead a Community Clean-Up initiative, aimed at restoring the […]

A FOND FAREWELL TO WILMA PIEK AND A WARM WELCOME TO MICHELLE LAMBRECHTS

The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) bid farewell to Wilma Piek, the Social Development Manager who has dedicated over a decade of service to the organization. The farewell celebration was held on Tuesday, January 23rd at The Lawns, D’Aria Wine Estate. Wilma is embarking on a new adventure in Egypt with her husband, Etienne. […]

Diewe speel-speel slimmer met wapens!

Die Voortrekkerwegkorridorverbeteringsdistrik (VRCID) is ‘n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat ten doel het om die veiligheid, voorkoms en gemeenskapsidentiteit van beide Bellville en Parow in die Wes-Kaap te verbeter. Derek Bock, bedryfhoof van VRCID, sê hulle het seders Januarie vanjaar meer as 100 speelgoedwapens uit die hande van vermeende misdadigers verwyder.  Lees die volle artikel hier Artikel […]

VRCID’S AGM reflects on a year of achievements and commitment to excellence!

As the year draws to a close, the VRCID Annual General Meeting held on November 21, 2023, at the New National Hotel in Parow served as a key moment for reflection. From operational milestones to impactful social upliftment initiatives, the VRCID remains steadfast in its commitment to providing unparalleled services for the VRCID additional rate […]

Advanced technology enhances safety and collaboration in the VRCID

  Bellville, Parow – The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) has significantly improved safety and security within its jurisdiction by strategically implementing advanced technologies. According to Derek Bock, Chief Operating Officer of the VRCID, body cameras, face recognition systems, and in-vehicle cameras have become essential tools in the VRCID’s mission “to maintain and enhance […]

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