Hi All, There are impersonators working in our area. They ransacked a house in Orange Grove Yesterday!! They are impersonating Eskom/Municipal workers coming to change your light-bulbs and/or check your meters etc… Please be on the lookout and inform your Domestic Worker and Gardener. They must be informed about this. If we can get the […]
Hi All, The weather must be mirroring my feelings on the dubious circumstances through which our African brothers from Ghana were knocked out of the World Cup by Uruguay. Winning by cheating, well that’s what makes soccer (football) the most spoken about and loved sport in the world. Who could forget the ‘hand of God’ […]
Hi Residents, What a cold, cloudy day it is out there. I hope everyone is keeping themselves warm and out of reach of the sicknesses that are making the rounds at the moment. Speaking of things that make one sick, how about career criminals coming into the country to ply their trade over the World […]
To all of us, I trust that everyone is enjoying the World Cup gees that took over after the opening game last week. What a vibe this city has. If you have not had a trip on the Gautrain, you are missing out. It is such a joy to see what a bit of initiative […]
Hi All, I trust that everyone is in the swing of the World Cup. We all wish Bafana Bafana well and after Friday’s performance I am sure we can make it through to the knockout stages and even maybe keep the cup in Africa. Tourists have flooded our area. Melrose Arch, the Wanderers Hotel and […]
A quick reminder of the need for all of us to get involved in ridding our suburbs of crime. Please remember that crime encompasses all sorts of illegal activities not just the robberies and car-jackings. The SAPS are here to enforce and arrest those that are committing a criminal offence (Murder, assault, fraud, drinking in […]
Concerned mothers residing in Orange Grove and the Norwood Police Barracks have planned a holiday programme for the primary school-aged children of these communities. As you know, the June-July school holiday has been extended this year because of the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. This programme, which will take place at the Paterson […]
The SAPS and CPF’s around the country often use acronyms or words that the person on the street might not understand. Each week I shall define a term to enhance, not only my, but all of your understanding of policing terms. Trio Crimes – this term is used to describe three crimes that have been […]
A warm winter greeting to all of you out there in the Norwood SAPS precinct. I trust that the chilly weather is brightened by the glorious sunshine that we in Jozi are blessed with during this time of the year. There are a number of items in the report today that do require your attention. […]
There are a number of streets in Norwood where residents have employed the services of security guards. Many of these street guards in Norwood are NOT registered with PSIRA, which is illegal. Let’s get them legal! The Norwood Community Police Forum has arranged training for all guards who do not have the required PSIRA Level […]