Student safety challenge launched
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership GTP has launched an innovation challenge to surface cutting edge, implementable ideas that will help to enhance the safety of students in the area. The challenge is open to teams of students living in residences in the Bellville central business district CBD and the greater Tygerberg area. The winning residences will receive […]
Residents advised to be more vigilant
Nuus Residents advised to be more vigilant 03 April 2019 06:01 Residents are advised to be more aware of their surroundings to make crime difficult for criminals. Last week, a video shared more than 4 000 times on social media, shows a woman stealing an elderly woman’s handbag and leaving a store located in Parow.
El-Theos getting ready for first family camp
The El-Theos drop-in centre, in partnership with the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), is planning their first family camp from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 April at the John Power campsite near Strandfontein.
Street kids need more resources
The Parow and Northern Suburbs Western Cape Street Children held a sub-forum meeting on Thursday 7 March. The members present highlighted issues about the increase of street children in the northern suburbs.
Safety officers retrieve Transnet equipment
Two public safety officers apprehended three suspects in possession of Transnet signal tracking monitors valued at R60 000.
Standing together
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), which aims to keep the Parow area clean and safe, is asking for the support of the community.
The importance of gun safety in our city
Gun violence is a real concern in our country today. Many South Africans have personally had a violent encounter or know of someone who has. Local online news hound, The Daily Maverick published an article in early December 2018 on ‘fast tracking search warrants in hunt for illegal firearms’ in the Western Cape. VRCID COO, […]
VRCID aims to help
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District(VRCID) aims to keep the Parow area clean and safe and to create a sustainable enviroment, despite the social problems plaguing the area.
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 […]
What does it take to be a VRCID fieldworker? We chat to Allistair Scholtz
At VRCID, we are more than a team; we are a family. We share hopes and ideals, and support one another. This is especially true when it comes to creating a better environment for our community to thrive. We are always excited to welcome new members to our team who share this goal. This is […]
