by a DPVwatch patroller “WatchCom, WatchCom, please come in for Delta-Victor-Two-Zero, Over.” “Delta-Victor-Two-Zero Send.” “Good Evening Watchcom, Delta-Victor-Two-Zero out on patrol.” “Copy, be safe.” Delta-Victor-Two-Zero (radio speak for DV20) is one of the regular DPVwatch […]
Members from the DPV, Tamboerskloof and Oranjezicht neighbourhood watches set up camp at Gardens Centre to talk to the community about safety and who to contact in an emergency. Thank you to everyone who
Gardens Centre Community Safety Event READ MORE
Cape Town is predicted to be #1 in South Africa again for “Robbery (common)” incidents due to the high volume of reports. The Buitenkant Street SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Van Niekerk, and Commissioner Roberts are
Community Policing Forum Feedback READ MORE
Our radio users pulled through quickly to have their radios reprogrammed to our new frequency. Our old frequency, on which all of our radio users communicate, is still on channel 1. Our new frequency is
Radio Reprogramming – 6 April 2024 READ MORE
On this page we will provide you with useful information, as provided to us by SAPS, that will hopefully assist you in a time of need. We will update the information provided here as often as
Protect your money: Tips to avoid card skimming We often hear from friends and family that their cards have been “skimmed” and their money was taken by fraudsters. You must always be aware of the
DPVwatch’s Easter Raffle has come to a close, and we are so thankful to all of our donors for showing their support. You raised a total of R6,593.95! All donations go towards the regular running
Easter Raffle Results READ MORE
Help us keep the lights on! As we go into winter, and the sun sets earlier, it is important to ensure that our street lights are working. Well-lit streets are safer for residents, pedestrians, cyclists
DPVwatch Streetlight Project READ MORE
One of the challenges when trying to make a difference to homelessness in our area is that often we only become aware of people sleeping rough when it is late at night or early morning
Night time walkabout with DPV Outreach, Streetscapes, and TBK Watch READ MORE
SAPS Buitenkant’s new station commander, Brigadier van Niekerk, attended the recent Community Policing Forum on 7 March. She spoke about several issues that she is focusing on while she is stationed in Cape Town. For
Community Policing Forum Feedback READ MORE
With 51 tickets sold, we managed to raise a whopping total of R7,713.30 for our DPVwatch Mosaic Fundraiser! Thank you so much to everyone who donated. We had an absolute blast on our walks
Mosaic Hunt Fundraiser READ MORE
The final countdown! You have until the end of THIS WEEKEND to donate to the DPVwatch Feb Fundraiser and stand a chance to win a custom mosaic house number from our friendly neighbourhood artist.
Mosaic Hunt & Fundraiser READ MORE
Our security partners have indicated that there have recently been a number of incidents involving wheelie bins in our area. Some tips to maintain safety and security are: Mark bins with your address Track when
