Welcome to June 2010.
 What an incredible few days! The World Cup opening ceremony was spectacular, watching and cheering for Bafana Bafana in the opening game against Mexico was nothing short of incredible and the first match in the Cape Town Stadium went off without a hitch, so big thumbs up all around! The atmosphere along the Fan Walk and by St Andrew’s Square on Friday was fantastic and we’re looking forward to many more days like it.
I’m sure you’ll all agree that being part of this momentous occasion is something to be proud of, and something that we will always remember. Make the most of every occasion to join the festivities, welcome our visitors and be proudly South African.
Without further a due, here is the June 2010 Newsletter.
Best wishes,
Marc Truss
OK/GP CID CEO
| WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR CID? CRIME AND GRIME | | |  During the FIFA World Cup the GP CID will have an extra 10 security staff on duty, and the OK CID will have an extra 4 security staff on duty. If you have any queries or need assistance look out for one of the CID managers: Mike Reeler, Marius Swanepoel, Gary Vince, and Vetus Schola manager Dolph Venter (from left to right in the photograph).
 The rest of the GP and OK CID teams will be easy to identify in their uniforms, and carrying their new Icom digital radios with advanced tracking systems. They are all well equipped to deal with queries and provide assistance, so don’t hesitate to approach them if you need anything.
| NEW DEVELOPMENTS | | |  Upgrades on New Church Street Over the past month the OK CID has completed footway paving upgrades outside the Cape Town Backpackers, 81New Church Street. Cape Town Backpackers owner, Andy Fenner, together with property owner Geoffrey Widan, embarked on building renovations ahead of the World Cup, and opted to extend the scope of the work to partner with the OK CID to improve the paving outside the Backpackers.
OK CID Manger Mike Reeler says, “On behalf of the OK CID I’d like to thank CoCT's Parks Department for providing the trees for the project. The work, undertaken by Adrien Desmarais of Progressive Paving, was completed well ahead of the arrival of the backpacker's world cup visitors, and both Geoffrey and Andy seemed well pleased with the results.” ... read more | INTERESTING NEWS | | | Update on the OUR 2010 Campaign  GP and OK CID CEO Marc Truss and African Brothers Football Academy (ABFA) founder Craig Hepburn attended a festive event at the Harley Davidson Club on Saturday 5 June 2010, to receive 100 soccer balls for the OUR 2010 Campaign from Ad Keukelaar, owner of Harley-Davidson Cape Town.
 Says Marc Truss, “On behalf of the GP CID I would like to thank Harley-Davidson Cape Town for this generous donation, which I’m sure will be greatly appreciated by all the children playing at ABFA.”
With the World Cup underway, we only have a couple of weeks to go until we wrap up the OUR 2010 Campaign. If you would like to find out more or contribute to the Campaign please visit www.cid2010.com
... read more | CLEANSING | | |  Waste Update In May 2010, 'supplementary cleansing' has resulted in the collection and removal of an estimated 8 400kgs (1 200bags) of waste from the Green Point CID area and 11 900kgs (1 700bags) from the Oranje-Kloof CID area. | INTERVIEW | | |  Interview with new GP CID Manager Gary Vince Having moved down to Cape Town from Joburg last year, Gary joined the CID about three months ago and has already become an integral part of our team. We are really looking forward to working with him going forward. Here is a brief interview to give you an idea of the role he will play as a CID manager:
What work did you do prior to joining the GP CID? I spent twelve years working in the security industry in Joburg, ranging from managing cash-in-transit companies to property security to VIP protection work.
What skills did you learn that are relevant to your current position? I completed many courses including fire fighting, anti-hijack and advanced driving which have all taught me valuable skills that I’ll use in my new position. I also learnt a lot about interacting with and managing people, which is a key part of my current position.
What will be your main area of responsibility for the GP CID? For the past three months I have been shadowing security manager Marius Swanepoel and Vetus Schola manager Dolph Venter to learn the ropes and ensure that I am fully equipped to manage the Green Mile from July 2010, which stretches from Ebenezer Road to Glengariff Road in Green Point. I will also manage the three new parking areas within the Green Mile.
What are you key objectives in terms of managing the Green Mile? In a nutshell I would say networking and building up my local knowledge to enable me to assist businesses and residents where-ever possible, and keeping the area in the condition it is in now for the World Cup. I plan to work closely with Sergeant Barley, the sector manager from Sea Point SAPS and get to know all the business in the area to see how we can improve and assist with security measures and procedures.
... read more | LIFESTYLE | | |  Upcoming courses at Liam Tomlin’s Chefs Warehouse and Cookery School The Chefs Warehouse and Cookery School in New Church Street offers a range of courses. The next guest chefs to hold classes will be Luke Dale Roberts of La Colombe on the 15 June 2010 (sold out) and Laurent Deslandes of Bizerca Restaurant on 22 July 2010. These classes cost R575 per person, including comprehensive recipe notes.
There is also a six part course starting on 6 July 2010 called Knead To Know – A sensory Journey to Artisan Baking which will be presented by Tim Faull of Knead bakery ... read more
| | |  Oranje-Kloof Restaurant winter specials Good news everyone...there are some fantastic winter specials right on your doorstep. Do not miss out on these.
- Arnold’s: Delicious stew and couscous with a bottle of Altydgedacht Red for R99 (Dinner only).
- Cafe Sophia: Breakfast Specials – Sofia Special Breakfast + Coffee R25, Village Omelette + Coffee R29, Jumbo Muffin + Coffee R19.
- Kink Boutique Bar: Home made burger with onion rings, chips and a coke for R50, Roast Rib Eye with Bearnaise, Chips, Rocket Salad and a 500ml Draught for R90. Tapas for 2 for R95. Half price cocktails and tapas between 6 and 8pm
- Mount Nelson Hotel: R350 for multi-course dinner and wine
- Rafiki’s: Half price pizza special Mondays 11am – 12am, half price Cocktail special Thursdays 11am-7pm.
Visit the OK CID website for restaurant contact details.
| EVENTS | | |  Cape Town’s Top 10 places to watch soccer Rafikis, Fireman’s Arms, Paulaner Brauhaus, Oblivion, Forries… the list goes on.
Read more about each of these soccer hot spots. | | |  Winter Family Fun on Table Mountain May – October 2010
Two children under 18 years ride for free when accompanied by a full-paying adult (normal child rate R80). Valid on return fares only. A special holiday programme for kids will be running during the five-week long holiday which features a Winter Treasure Trail, spot prizes, magic shows, face painting and craft activities ... read more
| | |  Le Grand Cirque Fantazie 26 June – 16 July 2010
Book your tickets to watch world-class acrobats, handpicked from around the globe that will thrill and astound you as you witness seemingly impossible feats, performed with inexhaustible precision and skill at the Artscape Theatre ... read more
| QUOTE OF THE MONTH | | | "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living."
- Nelson Mandela
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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 Le Grand Cirque Fantazie
When: 26 June – 16 July 2010
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Global Icons
When: 11 June – 11 July 2010
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Winter Family Fun on Table Mountain
When: May – October 2010
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Two Oceans Aquarium Winter Special
When: 6 May – 31 October 2010
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