Western Cape Projects
2024
Sandveld Landbouvereniging | Sandveld Agricultural Association
Die landbousektor word geteister deur kabeldiefstal, diefstal van sonpanele en pompe, veediefstal en verskeie huisinbrake.
Die landbouvereniging het aansoek gedoen vir befondsing vir die aankoop van hommeltuig batterye, koeëlvaste baadjies en die oprigting van ‘n kamerastelsel.
The agricultural sector is plagued by cable theft, theft of solar panels and pumps, stock theft and various house burglaries.
The agricultural society applied for funding for the purchase of drone batteries, bulletproof vests and the installation of a camera system.
2023
Barrydale Landbouvereniging | Barrydale Agricultural Association
Smokkelary, diefstal op plase, dwelm en alkohol misbruik, kwaadwillige saakbeskadiging, moord, plaasaanvalle, roof en veediefstal is aan die orde van die dag.
Fondse is bewillig om kameras op toegangspaaie wat na en van Barrydale toe lei op te rig om beter opsporing van verdagte voertuie te verseker.
Smuggling, theft on farms, drug and alcohol abuse, malicious damage to property, murder, farm attacks, robbery and stock theft are the order of the day.
Funds have been approved to set up cameras on access roads leading to and from Barrydale to ensure better detection of suspicious vehicles.
Ceres Koue Bokkeveld Landbouvereniging | Ceres Koue Bokkeveld Agricultural Association
Kabel-, veediefstal, dwelmsmokkelary, inbrake en aanranding is die mees algemene misdaad waarmee die streek te make het.
Fondse is bewillig om die bestaande kamera netwerk uit te brei vir inskakeling by die huidige moniteringstelsel.
Cable theft, stock theft, drug smuggling, burglaries and assault are the most common crimes facing the region.
Funds have been approved to expand the existing camera network for integration into the current monitoring system.
Nardouwsberg Landbouvereniging | Nardouwsberg Agricultural Association
Baie buitelandse voertuie kom in die gebied voor en volgens inligting is hulle betrokke by die vervoer van onwettighede en word plaaswerkers veral geteiken vir smokkelhandel. Misdade sluit in gewapende plaasaanvalle, huisinbrake, moord, kabel- en veediefstal.
Om te gebied beter te monitor, is fondse bewillig vir die oprigting van ‘n kamerastelsel.
Many foreign vehicles are found in the area and according to information, they are involved in transporting illegals and farm workers are particularly targeted for smuggle trafficking. Crimes include armed farm attacks, house burglaries, murder, cable and livestock theft.
In order to monitor the area better, funds have been approved for the establishment of a camera system.
Riebeeck Landbouvereniging | Riebeeck Agricultural Association
Die diefstal van kabels en pomphuise is die grootste misdaad probleem in dié gebied, gevolg deur voertuig- en huisinbrake.
‘n Kamerastelsel is geïmplementeer, waarvoor fondse bewillig is om die gebied beter te kan monitor.
The theft of cables and pump houses is the biggest crime problem in this area, followed by vehicle and home burglaries.
A camera system has been implemented, for which funds have been approved to monitor the area better.
Caledon-Noord Landbouvereniging | Caledon-North Agricultural Association
Vee- en koperdiefstal, plaasaanvalle, roof en huisinbrake is die mees algemene misdade in die gebied.
Vir beter radio kommunikasie, is fondse bewillig vir die oprigting van ‘n radio herhaler stelsel.
Livestock and copper theft, farm attacks, robbery and house burglaries are the most common crimes in the area.
For better radio communication, funds have been approved for the construction of a radio repeater system.
Tulbagh Landbouvereniging | Tulbagh Agricultural Association
Gewapende plaasaanvalle en skietvoorvalle het die afgelope twee jaar skerp toegeneem. Vee- en koperdiefstal, roof en huisbrake dra grootliks by tot misdaad in die gebied.
Kameras word opgerig om toegangsroetes na Tulbagh en deur die vallei te monitor om verdagte voertuie en persone te identifiseer. Fondse is hiervoor bewillig.
Armed farm attacks and shootings increased sharply over the past two years. Livestock and copper theft, robbery and house burglaries are major contributors to crime in the area.
Cameras are being set up to monitor access routes to Tulbagh and through the valley to identify suspicious vehicles and persons. Funds have been approved for this.
Merweville Landbouvereniging | Merweville Agricultural Association
‘n Skerp toename in veediefstal word die afgelope paar jaar ervaar en ‘n plaasmoord het reeds in die gebied voorgekom.
Kameras is by strategiese plekke in die distrik opgerig vir die monitering van die gebied waarvoor fondse bewillig is.
A sharp increase in stock theft has been experienced in recent years and a farm murder has already occurred in the area.
Cameras have been set up at strategic locations in the district for monitoring the area for which funds have been approved.
Robertson Landbouvereniging | Robertson Agricultural Association
Diefstal van landbouprodukte is ‘n groot probleem, dwelmsmokkelary, onwettige handel in alkohol, plaasaanvalle, huisinbrake met die doel om ernstig te beseer en intimidasie kom gereeld voor.
Fondse is bewillig vir die aankoop van koeëlvaste baadjies om veiligheidslede beter te beveilig wanneer opgetree word.
Theft of agricultural products is a major problem, drug smuggling, illegal trade in alcohol, farm attacks, house burglaries with the intention of causing serious injury and intimidation are common.
Funds were approved for the purchasing of bulletproof vests to secure safety members more, when taking action.
Montagu Landbouvereniging | Montagu Agricultural Society
Die afgelope tyd word die gebied geteister deur inbrake, kabel- en besproeiingstoerusting diefstal. Gewapende roof, bendegeweld, aanranding, diefstal en veediefstal is die hoof misdade in die gebied.
Kameras word in die gebied opgerig vir beter monitering, waarvoor fondse bewillig is.
Lately, the area has been plagued by burglaries, cable and irrigation equipment theft. Armed robbery, gang violence, assault, theft and stock theft are the top crimes in the area.
Cameras are being set up in the area for better monitoring, for which funds have been approved.
Napier Landbouvereniging | Napier Agricultural Association
Perlemoen smokkelary, dwelmverslawing, diefstal en veediefstal asook plaasaanvalle kom algemeen voor.
Die aankoop van koeëlvaste baadjies en nagsig verkykers is befonds.
Abalone smuggling, drug addiction, theft and stock theft as well as farm attacks are common.
The purchase of bulletproof vests and night vision binoculars was funded.
2020
Ceres Witzenberg Agricultural Association – installation of repeater and purchase of portable radios: Cable theft, drug trafficking, murder and assault, as well as farm attacks, are common. A repeater was installed, and portable radios purchased in an attempt to improve emergency communication in the area.
Overhex Agricultural Association – camera system: The police confirmed that the area had suffered serious losses as a result of home burglaries and farm attacks aimed at injuring and intimidating farm owners. Other crimes include drug trafficking and illegal alcohol sales. The installation of cameras would contribute towards the expansion of the camera system in the area.
Agterpakhuis Agricultural Association – camera system: Since 2019, the number of farm attacks had doubled, while higher levels of unemployment had resulted in an increase in crime in the area. With the expansion of the camera system, the intention was to curb the incidence of crime and to combat the theft of farm equipment.
Nuveld Agricultural Association – camera system: Stock theft and general theft are the most prevalent types of crime in the area and include theft of boundary fencing, illegal sale of alcohol and drug trafficking. By installing cameras an attempt is made to limit and prevent crime.
Darling Agricultural Association – radio repeater and night vision equipment: There had recently been theft of vehicles, solar panels, copper cables and borehole pumps in the area. There had also been theft of sheep and farm equipment as well as home burglaries. Support was provided for the purchase of night vision equipment, as well as a repeater to improve communication in the area.
Caledon-Jongensklip Agricultural Association – radio system: Unreliable communication in the area is considered a major risk, especially when producers must respond to incidents at night and their families are left alone at home. The radio system would be used for emergency communication and can be incorporated into the existing police network.
2019
MacGregor & Robertson Agricultural Association - camera system: Crimes that occur generally are ordinary robbery, drug smuggling, illegal alcohol sales, farm attacks, house burglaries and intimidation. The camera system will be used for electronic observation as the first line of defence.
Bonnievale Agricultural Association: camera and security equipment: Cable theft by minors is increasingly common, followed by smuggling, farm attacks, house burglaries, theft from farms and intimidation. Information obtained by means of the camera system will contribute to more effective visible policing, which is an important precautionary measure.
2018
Hex Table Grape Producers’ Association – cameras and rural protection equipment: Crime in the area includes home burglaries, murder and theft of farm products and borehole equipment. The equipment will be used to combat the theft of farm products and to monitor access routes.
Koue Bokkeveld Agricultural Association – camera system: Problems are experienced with suspicious vehicles from the Ceres area, as well as illegal alcohol sales and drug smuggling. The camera system will be used in cooperation with the police to monitor vehicle movement in the area.
Agri Malmesbury – installation of repeaters: Theft of livestock and scrap metal has become an increasingly serious problem given the drug trafficking in the area. Repeaters will be installed to improve the effectiveness of the communication system and to ensure better emergency communication in the area.
2016
Agter-pakhuis Agricultural Association – repeaters and camera network: Given the growing crime problem in the area, comprehensive contingency plans have been developed and implemented. To lend further momentum to the security effort, a repeater and camera network would be installed in the area.