{"id":271862,"date":"2025-07-28T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=271862"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T13:30:58","slug":"goodwood-crime-hotspots-targeted-in-joint-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/goodwood-crime-hotspots-targeted-in-joint-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"Goodwood crime hotspots targeted in joint operation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Friday night 25 July marked the beginning of a renewed commitment to community safety in Goodwood as the neighbourhood watches joined forces with key stakeholders for a high-impact, high-visibility operation targeting known crime hotspots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spearheaded by Glenwood Neighbourhood Watch and supported by the police, metro police, traffic services, law enforcement, immigration, and three armed response companies (GAP, BYERS, and ADT), the operation also saw active participation from Ward 26 and 27 Councillors and the Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis initiative spotlighted our community\u2019s most pressing issues, bringing them to the attention of the authorities so they can be tackled head-on,\u201d said Tracy Alberts, Deputy Chair of Glenwood Neighbourhood Watch. \u201cBy highlighting these areas, we\u2019re working together to drive impactful solutions and create real change.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-checkpoints\">Checkpoints<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From 18:00 to 23:00, patrols swept across the Greater Goodwood area, including multiple checkpoints along Voortrekker Road, notably at:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The RCS Building (Voortrekker &amp; Jakes Gerwel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voortrekker Road &amp; Vasco Boulevard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voortrekker Road &amp; Halt Road<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A foot patrol was also conducted along Voortrekker Road, along with a visible checkpoint (VCP) in front of Goodwood Courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftracy.a.alberts%2Fvideos%2F717418794507962%2F%3Fidorvanity%3D5114806578621347&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=267&#038;t=0\" width=\"267\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neighbourhood-watches-that-took-part-in-the-operation-included\">Neighbourhood Watches that took part in the operation included:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glenwood NHW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Goodwood NHW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tygerdal NHW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monte Vista\/Plattekloof Glen NHW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The team conducted roadblocks, issued numerous fines for driving and vehicle-related offenses, and made arrests for drunk driving. A premises was also raided where several undocumented individuals were detained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis operation marked the beginning of our collaborative efforts to build a safer Goodwood,\u201d said Alberts. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to ongoing partnerships and proactive initiatives that truly make a difference in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-patrollers\">Patrollers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alberts extended special thanks to Cllrs Cecile Janse van Rensburg, Franchesca Walker, and Col. Marius Roux, Goodwood\u2019s Vispol Commander, for their leadership and coordination. \u201cA massive shoutout to all patrollers and every stakeholder who braved the cold to be part of this. Your dedication is deeply appreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the success of Friday night\u2019s efforts, plans are already underway for more operations in the coming months. \u201cThis is just the beginning,\u201d Alberts affirmed. \u201cWe\u2019ll keep targeting Goodwood\u2019s hotspots to ensure safety remains a top priority for all residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" data-attachment-id=\"271863\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/goodwood-crime-hotspots-targeted-in-joint-operation\/nwh_29009\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/NWH_29009-e1753709047502.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,550\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NWH_29009\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith, Cllr. 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