EDITOR'S LETTER
The Green Point and Oranje-Kloof City Improvement Districts continue to uphold their mandate of providing enhanced management and top-up services, including security services to fight crime and grime and to position the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof areas as Cape Town’s premier locations to live work and play.
In this months edition of our newsletter we honour and thank the Animal Rescue Organisation for their hard work and dedication over the years in helping abused and neglected animals in informal settlement areas. We urge you to read our news snippet and to donate in any way you can to help alleviate the plight of animals across our city.
We also feature the new upgrade at the entrance of Kloof Street ; new and exciting retailers in Green Point that are well worth the visit and the legendary Labia’s 60th Birthday celebrations.
As City Improvement Districts we like to help where we can and for us community upliftment is key. The Green Point CID therefore recently sponsored 500 juice bottles to the Child Protection and Safety Awareness day. The day is aimed at raising awareness around issues such as drugs, sex and alcohol abuse that teenagers are regularly faced with. See our news section for more.
CID backs www.getclosure.co.za, an independent complaints, compliments and consumer affairs portal, providing consumers with a hassle-free way to compliment great service or pursue a complaint against any South African supplier.
In closing, we thank everyone who has shared his or her thoughts and experiences with us in the past. We value your feedback and encourage you to please continue sharing your comments, success stories and concerns.
Best wishes,
Marc Truss
OK/GP CID CEO
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR CID?
SOCIAL UPLIFTMENT
GP CID DONATES 500 JUICE BOTTLES TO THE WOODSTOCK SCHOOL CHILDREN
On Wednesday 28 May the Woodstock SAPS/Trauma Unit Councillors organised a child protection and safety awareness day at the Woodstock precinct for approximately 500 grade seven students from nine local schools. The objective was to raise awareness and create a better understanding among the scholars about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and other negative influences that they may be faced with at their age. ...(read more)
OK/GP CID commends ARO for 23 years of helping sick and suffering animals
Green Point and Oranje-Kloof City Improvement Districts commend The Animal Rescue Organisation (ARO) for their 23 years of working for the welfare of sick and suffering animals in townships and informal settlements around the Cape Peninsula. ...(read more)
UPGRADES
PAVEMENT UPGRADES AT THE ENTRANCE TO KLOOF STREET
Mr. Costas Stanidis, Chairman of the Overbeek Body Corporate, recently partnered with the Oranje-Kloof City Improvement District (OK CID) to upgrade the area outside the local Friendly 7-Eleven. The upgrade consists of extensive paving to even out the pedestrian and parking surfaces, drop curves for pram and wheelchair access, four additional parking bays, and three additional trees, which will be supplied through the City’s Parks Department. ...(read more)
NEW RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS
The Image Police
Established by Tracy Lock in 1995, the Image Police store recently opened in the Cape Quarter in Green Point. ...(read more)
NEWS SNIPPETS
CID backs getclosure
www.getclosure.co.za is an independent complaints, compliments and consumer affairs portal. ...(read more)
“Oranje-Kloof CID is home to the oldest independent cinema in the country
The Labia Theatre on Orange Street, Gardens celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday 16 May 2009. From Friday 15 May till Friday 29 May the Labia celebrated its milestone by hosting a fortnight of film. This included twenty Labia highlights as well as other cultural events combining music, film, artists, displays, and more. ...(read more)
EVENTS
Swan Lake 2009
12 June - 21 June - The greatest of all classical ballet ever choreographed, the masterpiece embodies mystery and romance portrayed in sublime, ethereal movement. Tchaikovsky's score transports the viewer and inspires the dancers in their portrayal of this tale of love's triumph over evil. ...(read more)
High Street Winter Wine Festival
Warm yourself up this winter - Come and experience exceptional wines such as red wines, white wines, Muscadel, Brandy and Port. While you tantalise your tastebuds with mushrooms, oysters, cheeses, chocolates and more.
There is free undercover parking that leads to a covered and heated courtyard. The cost is R70 per person, but it includes all your wine tastings and a tasting glass. ...(read more)
SAFETY TIPS
Holiday safety tips for Cape Town visitors and locals
The Mother City has introduced special measures to ensure that millions of holiday makers - locals and visitors - enjoy a safe and hassle free season in Cape Town. The Disaster Risk Management Centre is ready for any eventuality. ...(read more)
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Every time words are spoken, something is created. Be conscious of what you say and how you say it. Use words that build up, appreciate, encourage and inspire.
- Lucy MacDonald
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE THINKING!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
We pride ourselves in having the top events happening in and around Cape Town listed on our website each month.
Here are our favourite events in and around Cape Town
Swan Lake Ballet
When:12 June - 21 June 2009
Where:Presented by Cape Town City Ballet in association with Artscape
Cost:R15 - R70
Click here for more info
High Street Winter Wine Festival
When:18 June - 20 June 2009
Where:Durbanville
Categories:Annual Festivals / Food & Wine
Cost:R70
Click here for more info
SUBMIT YOUR CAPE TOWN EVENT
GP CID Contact Numbers
GP CID Patrol Vehicle
082 214 3228
GP CID Shift Manager (24 hrs)
071 670 3019
OK CID Contact Numbers
OK CID Patrol Vehicle
082 217 1386
OK CID Shift Manager (24 hrs)
071 670 3019
OK CID Manager
Mike Reeler
082 411 7778
General OK and GP CID Contact Numbers
Chief Executive
Marc Truss
082 560 0684
Security Manager
Marius Swanepoel
082 922 1832
Operations Manager
Dolf Venter
071 680 0801
