Dear Readers As we fast approach the year's end, we tend to rush about trying to juggle the many balls that we have in the air. To multi-task takes great insight, commitment and strength from within - but hindered by the ever-changing world of today, we do become ratty. And patience? Well, let's just call that a game of cards! If we start preparing now for the end of the year, irrespective of whether we are looking forward to a long-awaited holiday, a working period, joining the festivities, getting re-acquainted with family and friends or just surviving the 'silly season', we need to prioritise in order to accomplish the tasks that need doing first. Maybe the car or the garden needs a service, or there are a couple of handyman chores needed around the house, or there's even a dreaded visit to the in-laws that can't be delayed any longer. If we start doing one task at a time, and break each task down into manageable chunks, when December arrives all will be in order and we can take time out to 'smell the roses'. It is just too easy to put off tasks that if addressed earlier, would never be as bad as they seem later on! Best wishes,
Marc Truss Meet Neave Kannemeyer  Neave Kannemeyer is the new addition to our team of dedicated personnel that is directly involved with operational issues in Green Point and Oranje-Kloof. As the contracted Operations Manager he is well-qualified to keep the community safe, and works closely with the CID personnel and all Law Enforcement Agencies through a holistic approach towards security. In this article, we interview Neave and find out how he meets the challenge of attending to residents' gravest concern and how his presence adds value to the service that the CIDs offer ratepayers and visitors to these areas. 1. What does being the Operations Manager for the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof CID entail?
Being the Ops Manager for both CID's entails looking after the logistics function, ensuring that G4S has the correct number of staff members to provide an efficient security service, that we have a high calibre individual, that all the staff members have been trained sufficiently in all the areas in order to perform their job functions and ensuring that we are able to provide a support base to the Metro Police, Cape Town Traffic inclusive of Law Enforcement and SAPS at all times. The above is achieved through a daily consultation with Marc Truss (Head of Operations) and the team of CID security personnel, headed up by Marius Swanepoel. read more back to top SNIPPETS Sea Point Annual Golf Day  The third annual Sea Point Golf Day was hosted by the Community Police Forum (CPF) at the King David Golf Club on Friday, 19 October. The tournament was held in aid of the various projects supported and run by the CPF, with the majority of the funds going towards their social upliftment project. The golf day enjoyed great support from the local community with 84 golfers from the greater Cape Town Metropole participating. Approximately R60 000 was raised and as a show of their commitment in combating crime and grime and assisting with the upliftment of the community, the City Improvement Districts of Green Point and Oranje-Kloof each donated R 2 500 towards this initiative. read more Re-branding the CIDs The Green Point and Oranje-Kloof CIDs will soon be sporting a fresh new look. With plans underway to apply the new logos to uniforms, security vans, banners and the like, ratepayers and visitors to the area will be well aware of the CIDs presence once the full roll out has been completed. read more back to top Gracious suburban living meets modern city style - The Orangerie  Under construction alongside the historic Mount Nelson Hotel, the stylish complex "The Orangerie" offers 92 apartments, most of them double-volume duplexes with enormous window walls providing views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill and the Company's Gardens. Set on over 8000sqm, the project, executed by Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments for CPOA, is being exclusively marketed by Pam Golding Properties, with occupation expected in mid-2009. read more back to top Basic Paint Brush Hand Opportunity  Barloworld Coatings Paint Academy - Epping, in association with the Chemical Seta, is recruiting Learners for a Basic Brush Hand Skills Programme. The Skills Programme will run in January 2008 for 12 weeks. Candidates interested in doing the programme will need to do a Pre-Selection Assessment. read more back to top Are you interested in participating in the fight against crime? There are opportunities to partner with the SAPS by volunteering as a Reservist. The role of a Reservist A reservist is a member of the community who volunteers their services to perform policing functions or activities for the South African Police Service without being remunerated for such services. Who may become a Reservist?
Any member of the community who has a passion to make a difference at community level in turning the tide against crime may become a police reservist – on the condition that you comply with the selection and recruitment requirements. Categories of appointment
You can join as a:
- Category A Reservist: Functional Policing
- Category B Reservist: Support Policing
- Category C Reservist: Specialised Functional Policing (eg pilot, social worker, reverend/pastor)
- Category D Reservist: Rural and Urban Safety
read more back to top SECURITY UPDATE How to Avoid a Hijack Situation  In the next three newsletters, we will be helping you to protect yourself against hijackings. Our tips and information come from the HIJACKING AWARENESS GUIDE, released this month by the SAPS. In this issue, we will learn how to avoid a hijack situation by taking precautions, not being fooled by common tricks, and by knowing our environment. read more back to top | Dates to diarise
November Barleycorn Music Club - Live Music
Date: 1 - 30 November 2007
Venue: The River Club, Observatory
Tel: 082 336 6336
Email: info@barleycorn.org.za
Website: www.barleycorn.org.za Massenet's Manon - Opera
Date: 1 - 10 November 2007
Venue: Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
Tel: 021 410 9820
Email: lesleyl@capetownopera.co.za
Website: www.capetownopera.co.za Three Peaks Challenge
Date: 3 November 2007
Venue: Greenmarket Square (Start) to Devil's Peak, Maclear's Beacon & Lion's Head
Tel: 083 508 1017
Email: lspence@pamgolding.co.za
Website: www.hikecapetown.co.za Discovery Cape Times Big Walk
Date: 11 November 2007
Venue: Rhodes High School, Mowbray
Tel: 021 685 3333
Email: info@bigwalk.co.za
Website: www.bigwalk.co.za Cape Town International Summer Music Festival
Date: 14 November 2007
Venue: Baxter Concert Hall
Tel: 021 410 9809
Email: info@cpo.org.za
Website: www.cpo.org.za Cape Town International Summer Music Festival
Date: 15 November 2007
Venue: Cape Town City Hall
Tel: 021 410 9809
Email: info@cpo.org.za
Website: www.cpo.org.za Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre 2007/2008 Season:
CODA
Date: 17 November 2007
Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre, Grabouw
Tel: 021 844 0605
Email: bookings@cluver.com
Website: www.cluver.com Music Uncorked
Date: 18 November 2007
Venue: Plaisir De Merle Wine Estate, Simondium
Tel: 021 883 8988
Email: tjordaan@distell.co.za
Website: www.wine.co.za Helderberg Picnic Festival
Date: 23 - 25 November 2007
Venue: Dellrust Wine Farm, Somerset West
Tel: 021 855 4750
Email: info@picnicfestival.co.za
Website: www.picnicfestival.co.za Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre 2007/2008 Season:
Just Jinger
Date: 24 November 2007
Venue: Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre, Grabouw
Tel: 021 844 0605
Email: bookings@cluver.com
Website: www.cluver.com Our partners     
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