Weekly News and Crime

GARSCOM WEEKLY NEWS 18th August 2025
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CRIME REPORT:

No incidents were reported in GarsCom this past week.
In case of any suspicious activity, please remember to contact the GarsCom control room first. Thereafter, you could also post the message on the street group. It is vital that we react as soon as possible to any suspect situation.
Metro requests the help of residents in reporting illegal structures on road reserves. This applies especially to residents who live in those streets that form the borders of GarsCom. Please ensure that no illegal structure is erected behind your property. If you are aware of such a structure, send an e-mail immediately to enquiries@garscom.co.za and clearly state your address, so that we can easily locate the structure.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

At the GarsCom monthly meeting on 25 August at 19h00, we will listen to Johan Oberholtzer of The Moot Project, who will share the inspirational story of how a community came together to reclaim and transform their neighbourhood: from repairing infrastructure to creating a more attractive and involved environment. Their journey as community in the Moot is a strong example of what is possible when residents take action. While GarsCom is entering an exciting new phase – with a focus on infrastructure care and beautifying the environment – we are eager to learn from their experience and apply those lessons in our own community. To join us online, please use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fo9r0acYKo
Our new cleaning team is doing a good job. We are thankful for the volunteers who are helping and the donations we receive for the project. However, we would like to encourage all residents to join GarsCom, which will make projects like the cleaning project sustainable. For more information, send an e-mail to enquiries@garscom. Also, visit our web page to learn more about GarsCom and sign up as GarsCom member, also on the web page.
Use the following link to add the GarsCom calendar to your personal calender and stay informed of all the GarsCom events. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Z2Fyc2NvbTk4QGdtYWlsLmNvbQ

Wishing everyone a safe week.
GarsCom greetings
Carol van Niekerk

Editing and translation: Tessa Möller, GarsCom resident