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BROADACRES DRIVE ASSOCIATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY UPDATE:

JUNE 2025

The Broadacres Drive B anic

Association (BDA continues
its ongoing commitment to DELHEIM WINE &

keeping the area cleaner, CUP CAKE PAIRING
safer, and better monitored. Experience Delheim's Wine & Fynbos Cupcake Pairing at

June was a busy month, with The Tasting Room — a delightful fusion of Stellenbosch's
renowned wines and South Africa's indigenous floral
both proactive patrols and flavours. This unique tasting journey features four specially

several reported incidents. crafted fynbos-inspired cupcakes, each paired with a
Delheim wine, reflecting the estate's commitment to

INCIDENT HIGHLIGHTS: sustainability and the Cape Floral Kingdom
JUNE 2025
• Uber & Taxi Removals: DELHEIM LIFESTYLE SHIRAZ / CAB SAU
A total of over 40 unauthorized Uber DELHEIM LIFESTYLE PINO ROSE
and taxi vehicles were removed from
Broadacres Drive, Winnie Mandela Drive, DELHEIM LIFESTYLE SAUV BLANC
and hotspots such as Dainfern Square KRONE BUBBLES
Mall, The Fields South Estate, and The NEW SAFETY FEATURE: “FOLLOW ME HOME”
Valley Shopping Centre. SERVICE FOR BDA RESIDENTS R260 per person
This remains a core focus area due
to regular offloading and standing in
unauthorised zones. As part of its enhanced community safety efforts, the BDA has implemented
a “Follow Me Home” procedure for residents who feel vulnerable when driving
• Pedestrian Incidents: home, especially at night or when suspicious activity is observed nearby.
On 4 June and 9 June, two pedestrians
crossing from Helderfontein Estate HOW IT WORKS:
to Broadacres Drive were involved 1. Contact FID Control:
in separate accidents with taxis Call or WhatsApp the FID emergency line at +27 83 776 3566.
at key intersections. Both cases
required paramedic intervention and 2. Provide Vehicle Details:
hospitalisation. The controller will request your vehicle's description and registration number
to identify you easily.
• Traffic Collisions:
Several minor MVAs (motor vehicle 3. Alert to Security Teams:
accidents) occurred at Broadacres Drive The FID Controller will notify both the BDA security team stationed at Winnie
and Winnie Mandela Drive intersections Mandela & Broadacres Drive, as well as your estate security, of your route.
in June. BDA officers assisted with scene
management and traffic control. No 4. Hazard Light Signal:
fatalities were reported. As you approach Broadacres Drive, switch on your hazard lights—this signals
to the BDA security vehicle that you are part of the follow-me-home protocol.
• Positive Arrest:
On 16 June, BDA officers assisted 5. Escort to Your Gate:
in the immediate arrest of suspects A BDA security vehicle will follow you to your estate entrance, where estate
involved in a scooter robbery on Erling security will take over from there.
Road, successfully recovering the stolen
vehicle.
• Other Patrol Findings: A SAFER COMMUNITY TOGETHER
BDA teams responded to fibre repair TASTING ROOM І INDABA HOTEL, CNR. WINNIE MANDELA DR & PIETER WENNING RD, FOURWAYS
Phone: 011 840 6600 | Email: tastingroom@indabahotel.co.za | Website: www.tastingroom.co.za
teams, advertisement removals, Uber The BDA continues to work hand-in-hand with Fidelity, FID, estate security teams,
vehicle breakdowns, and reports of and residents to create a safer environment for everyone who lives, works, or T&Cs APPLY. FEATURED WINE PARTNER VALID UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2025. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AS LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.
suspicious individuals. Regular checks travels in the Broadacres Drive precinct as well as the broader Fourways area. TASTINGS AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY: 10H00 - 19H00 AND SUNDAY: 10H00 - 18H00. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
with Vumacam cameras and ongoing
cooperation with Fidelity and FSS Please stay alert, report suspicious activity, and make use of the
Tactical remain in place. “Follow Me Home” service if needed—it’s there for your safety. DRINK RESPONSIBLY. NOT FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18

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