03 CCID launches conferencing 06 Thank you for showing 07 Your guide to finding a tailor section on its website you care in the CBD @CapeTownCCID CityViewsCapeTown City Views CapeTownCCID YOUR FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY NEWSPAPER Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Spring 2018 CELEBRATING AND EMBRACING HERITAGE IN THE CENTRAL CITY CCID 24-hour control centre 082 415 7127 www.capetownccid.org SAFE, CLEAN, CARING AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS 2 CITY VIEWS: YOUR FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL CITY NEWSPAPER TALK OF THE TOWN @CapeTownCCID #CityViews CityViewsCapeTown CapeTownCCID #TRENDING over hundreds of years, that aspect In this issue, on pages 4 and 5, we of it being a place of gathering still reflect on the rich heritage of the remains to this day. It’s a melting pot Central City, which has undoubtedly #ShowYouCare of diversity that has brought a rich most recently been enhanced by heritage to our “Central” corner of the the unveiling of a statue of Nelson Mother City. Mandela on the balcony at City Hall. IS A FREE CAPE TOWN CENTRAL As we honour our heritage throughout This is where, on 11 February 1990, CITY COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER the month of September, my wish is he addressed a crowd of 250 000 PUBLISHED BY THE CAPE TOWN that we start talking about the best people with the words: “I send special ways to preserve history and memory. greetings to the people of Cape CENTRAL CITY IMPROVEMENT Not only for the role these play in our Town…”. We also highlight a number DISTRICT (CCID), A NON-PROFIT past, but for the value they add to of other heritage sights in the Central ORGANISATION. IT IS THE CCID’S the character, fabric and economic City, some well loved and others VISION TO ENSURE THE CENTRAL opportunities in our CBD, and the way lessor known. we can use heritage to build bridges. CITY IS SAFE, CLEAN, CARING In the many years of working in the AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS FOR When we talk about the importance Central City, I can proudly say that the ALL WHO USE IT, WHETHER THEY of downtowns across the globe, one willingness of stakeholders in the CBD The CCID’s annual “Show you care” winter drive will officially conclude LIVE, WORK OR PLAY HERE, OR of the key points to note is that they lends an important hand (many hands, LET’S EMBRACE are usually the historic cores of cities. in fact) to the fabric of our culture. at the end of September. If you’d ARE PASSING THROUGH. In other words, when you have a This was once again evident in the way still like to donate to our partner traditional downtown like Cape Town you supported our “Show you care” NGOs, you can find more details on OUR HERITAGE that’s been around as long as this one winter campaign aimed at raising www.showyoucare.co.za. www.facebook.com/ has, history and heritage – in terms public awareness about the plight of CityViewsCapeTown There is much to be of its buildings and public squares streetpeople during the colder months. PUBLISHED BY – embody our city’s past and visual Turn to page 6 to find out about some celebrated in the heritage identity. We have this, and what we of the individuals and organisations The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) of the Central City can do as Capetonians is to bring that assisted us and how you can still 13th floor, 1 Thibault Square, that heritage to the forefront so that get involved. it touches and engages every local or Cnr Long St & Hans Strijdom Ave, Lastly, in keeping with heritage Tasso Evangelinos visitor that comes into contact with it Cape Town, 8001 and to highlight one of the oldest CEO OF THE CCID and leaves them with the impression www.capetownccid.org occupational traditions in the world, that our downtown is unique and www.facebook.com/CapeTownCCID on page 7 we cast a spotlight on WE WANT TO HEAR Cape Town’s original “downtown” has special in a South African or even an 021 286 0830 the profession of tailoring, which FROM YOU. been a meeting place for people ever international scenario. It starts with flourishes to this day. Share your feedback by emailing: EDITORIAL (CCID) since the first human set foot on the us not taking for granted what we have [email protected] Editor: Simangele (Sims) Mzizi land we know today as the Central City. and making an effort to explore what’s We wish you a wonderful Spring Managing editor: Aziza Patandin While the Central City has evolved around us. season ahead. Communications manager: Carola Koblitz Online coordinator: Scott Arendse DESIGN (INFESTATION) commanders deployed each and every shift, they assist the 230 PSOs they should be doing and that their Account manager: Melissa Sherwin CCID INTRODUCES who patrol the streets around the Art director: Sam Bainbridge support structure is enhanced. This clock on foot and in vehicles. Designer: Nicole Nell is where the precinct commanders PRECINCT come in. www.infestation.co.za According to Muneeb Hendricks, 021 461 8601 COMMANDERS manager of CCID Safety & Security, “They’re on-the-ground, visiting CONTRIBUTORS the area within which the CCID each and every member under their operates is divided into four precincts, Content: Simangele Mzizi, The Cape Town Central City command. To enable them to do this, namely, Precinct 1 (the Foreshore), Carola Koblitz Improvement District’s (CCID) we’ve equipped them with New York Precinct 2, Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 Photography: Scott Arendse, Safety & Security department City-style commuter bikes so that (East City). As such: “From a safety Ed Suter, Anita Reid, Aziza Patandin, has introduced 12 precinct they can navigate the streets of our and security aspect, we deploy a Lisa Burnell, Jacques Marais, commanders within its portfolio to CBD as rapidly as possible. These dedicated team of PSOs to each Johannes Grob, improve safety services rendered commanders can also respond to precinct. And since we’re dealing with Designer Zunaid, Poppishop, within the CBD. incidents in their respective precincts a human element, it’s crucial that Between Us, Hope On Hopkins, and take control both of the situation The new precinct commanders, public safety officers (PSOs), have we have a proper supervisory and sceneproductions.co.za, and of all members who responded. who were specifically recruited undergone specialised training management structure in place to callingmehomemusical.com, They also regularly visit our for their posts and are of a higher in order to equip them for their ensure that the members are where first-thursdays.co.za stakeholders to foster relationships security grade than the usual CCID new positions. With a total of four they are supposed to be, doing what within the Central City.” For more Central City news, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. The link appears at the bottom of our website homepage. Go to: www.capetownccid.org SINCE WE PUBLISHED THE LAST ISSUE OF CITY VIEWS: URBAN MANAGEMENT DISCLAIMER Identified Removed Removed Removed Undertook Painted Cleaned Maintained While every effort is made to ensure 391 1 095 479 420kg of 140 road 105 3 127 238 tree the correctness of all content, the illegal strings incidents butts from maintenance road drains wells publisher takes no responsibility posters & stickers of graffiti cigarette bins repairs markings for the accuracy of statements or content, and can accept no liability for errors, omissions or SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT inconveniences arising thereof. All Handed donations received from Assisted Assisted 16 adults Assisted text, images and design are subject Engaged with Assisted Tsogo Sun, Mount Nelson , Southern 18 adults to healthcare 3 mothers to copyright and any unauthorised 148 people 51 adults Sun Waterfront, Seeff and Protea to homes facilities with babies duplication is prohibited. All work on the streets to shelters North Wharf to various NGO partners is accepted in good faith that all permissions have been granted. SAFETY & SECURITY Together with City Law Responded to Issued 803 CITY VIEWS SUPPORTS Conducted 24 915 Enforcement (LE), made Dealt with Rendered 131 medical & fines to a total SHOW YOU CARE crime prevention 118 arrests, and issued 73 illegal public & vehicle rescue callouts of R 468 000 initiatives and issued 1 004 fines to a total of trading assistance and 142 motor at night /ShowYouCareCT 6 408 warnings R618 900 during the day offences 182 times vehicle accidents SAFETY & SECURITY continued... CCID-funded Chrysalis Academy COMMUNICATIONS City traffic Rolled out the ATM Fraud Project student ambassadors Generated 183 clips with Hosted the wardens #ShowYouCare ambassadors issued 276 working in The Company’s media exposure (AVE) of CCID’s annual issued 4 604 R5 950 230 reaching an business winter drive by CCID’s warnings and assisted Garden issued 732 fines to a total warnings & assisted the audience of approximately breakfast Social Development the public 2 772 times of R3 579 800 public 2 894 times 122 931 383 department Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Spring 2018 3 STAKEHOLDER NEWS USEFUL CONTACTS PLAY OPEN FOR BUSINESS Stay tuned to Central City Uncut EMERGENCY news and views as they Uncut operates as a restaurant The CCID wishes these new retailers all the happen by subscribing to by day and turns into a fully- CCID 24-HOUR best in the Central City. the CCID’s newsletter. 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