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BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION

UPDATES: APRIL 2025

INFRASTRUCTURE & SAFETY

pril brought continued
progress on both FOLLOW ME HOME
infrastructure
Aimprovements and safety SECURITY YOU CAN
operations across Broadacres Drive. COUNT ON
With several incidents managed Launched during April, Follow Me Home
efficiently and key upgrades is already proving to be a subtle game-
implemented, the BDA remains changer. This initiative allows residents
focused on keeping the community who are feeling unsafe to call the
safe, visible, and supported.
emergency number, 083 776 3566, and
request a BDA security escort to their
ROAD REPAIRS AND LIGHTING estate gate. It's a quiet service with a
UPGRADES big impact — and a reminder that safety
Following heavy rainfall, potholes doesn’t stop at the main road. The full
along Broadacres Drive became a procedure will be communicated by each
growing concern. The Johannesburg estate to its residents.
Roads Agency (JRA) confirmed that
although they were attending to other
areas, our stretch remains a listed
priority for repairs.

New high-mast solar lights became
operational at the intersections
of Winnie Mandela and Uranium
and Winnie Mandela and Robert
Bruce Roads. The base has been
constructed for Winnie Mandela
and Broadacres Drive and we are
just waiting for delivery of the high-
mast solar light. These are already
improving night-time visibility and
supporting patrol efforts.

The Fourways Improvement District
are in the process of securing the
traffic light control box and Eskom
supply at Winnie Mandela and Leslie
Avenue, ensuring a stable supply and
reducing the risk of vandalism.
TRAFFIC INCIDENTS AND
MONITORING Warm
Throughout April, three MVAs were hands. Warm
reported at the Broadacres/Winnie
Mandela intersection: APRIL SECURITY OVERVIEW hearts.
• April 18: VW Tiguan and scooter • 16 panic alerts were recorded, peaking mid-month. Always.
(minor injury) • Shadeport repairs at the BDA standoff point were carried out over several days.
• April 19: Jeep and motorbike (no • A special patrol standoff was conducted on April 17 to ensure a visible security
injuries) presence at Broadacres and Winnie Mandela.
• April 26: Two sedans involved (no • A large group-related panic incident on April 26 was resolved without escalation.
injuries). • Multiple site checks were logged for construction and fibre teams, confirming
activity and verifying personnel.
Uber and taxi activity was closely
monitored, with four formal removals The BDA thanks all involved — from Councillor David Foley and the JRA to the Fourways
logged. Key hotspots included Improvement District, Fidelity teams, and local patrols — for their continued dedication
Dainfern Square, The Fields South throughout April. The month’s progress reflects the quiet power of ongoing vigilance,
Circle, and Helderfontein. shared responsibility, and community-first thinking.

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