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BRO AD A CRES DRIVE A S SOCIA TION
UPDATES The Broadacres Drive Association (BDA) remains
committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of
ON SAFETY & the Broadacres community. This update highlights key
INFRASTRUCTURE developments and improvements made over the past
month, as well as some ongoing initiatives.
MONTHLY SECURITY STATISTICS
The BDA handled various incidents in
August, ensuring swift responses and
effective resolutions. Key statistics
include:
• Alarms Attended: 19
• Alerts Issued: 8
• Assistance/Back-up: 3
• Broken Down Vehicles: 2
• Fires Managed: 2
• Removal of Persons: 1
• Spillages Managed: 1
• Uber/Taxis Removed: 48 • Assistance with Fighting (2 August):
• Vehicle Accidents Managed: 7 BDA Reaction assisted with a fight
at The Valley Black Tongue, where
These figures reflect our dedication to intoxicated patrons were involved. One
maintaining a secure environment for male was severely beaten and required
all residents. The BDA team’s vigilance medical assistance.
is crucial in deterring crime and • Fire Incident (18 August): A fire broke
addressing security concerns promptly. out next to Steyn City. BDA Reaction
Detailed Incident Reports officers were on-site to assist in
extinguishing the fire.
HERE ARE SOME NOTABLE • Robbery Incident (10 August): A
INCIDENTS FROM AUGUST: woman reported being robbed by two
• Sewer Blockage (1 August): A blockage other women inside Dainfern Square
Shopping Centre. Despite BDA officers'
→ → Estate. Joburg Water teams attempted • Vehicle Accident (28 August): A
was reported before The Fields South
C OMMUNITY
efforts, the suspects fled the scene.
to access the property for repairs, but
ENGAGEMENT
bakkie at the traffic lights at the corner of
The BDA remains proactive in the owner was out of town. The issue is pedestrian was hit by a silver Mazda
being monitored until resolved.
engaging with the community to keep Winnie Mandela and Broadacres Drive.
everyone informed and involved in The victim sustained spinal injuries and
was taken to Helen Joseph Hospital.
safety measures and infrastructural
developments. Regular communication INFRASTRUCTURE
and updates are shared with residents IMPROVEMENTS
to ensure transparency and encourage August saw continued progress in
active participation in maintaining our infrastructure improvements, particularly
community’s standards. regarding traffic management and safety:
We encourage all residents to report
any issues they encounter so we can
address them promptly and maintain
the high standards of our community.
The safety and well-being of our • Vehicle Accident (1 August): A vehicle
residents are our top priorities, and accident involving a white VW Polo
and a white Toyota Corolla occurred at
we are committed to continuous the corner of Broadacres and Winnie
improvement. Mandela Drive. The situation escalated
into a physical altercation between the
We look forward to your continued drivers, which BDA Reaction officers • Spillage Clean-Up (6 August): A spillage
support and cooperation. Together, managed to defuse. from a tipper truck on the side of
we can ensure that the Dainfern The Williams and Helderfontein was
Precinct and Broadacres managed, with cones placed to ensure
vehicle safety.
Drive remain a safe • Panic Activations and Testing: Several
and well-maintained BDA panic activations occurred throughout
community for everyone. August, including at Dainfern Square
BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION Shopping Centre and Dainfern Valley
Estate. Most were confirmed as tests or
false alarms after investigation.
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