The Eastern Cape High Court issued a judgement on 26 April 2022, in which it ruled that the SRA levy, SRA By-law and SRA Policy are unlawful. The Municipality has advised us that they will appeal this judgement, as their legal counsel considers it seriously flawed.
Continue reading →SFPO NEWSLETTER APRIL 2022 On 20 August 2021, the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) granted authorisation for our Long-Term Coastal Protection Scheme. DEDEAT received one Appeal against the approval granted. In terms of the Environmental Regulations, this Appeal suspended the authorisation granted. On 7 April 2022, the Appeal was dismissed. This essentially upheld the initial authorisation granted. Accordingly, the authorisation and timeframes in the said authorisation became effective again from 7 April 2022. Our Long-Term Coastal Protection Scheme comprises beach nourishment, which entails dredging sand onto the beach to create a 40-metre wide beach, and a … Continue reading →
Water, And Lack Thereof There is definitely a case of ‘day zero fatigue’ kicking in, with relentless media mention of our upcoming Day Zero and the vast problems we face. We have to rise above the fatigue to realise that we are in a very dire situation and could be in for a rough time should we not have a wet winter. We all know about JoJo tanks, boreholes and well points, much to the fact that there is no need to talk much more about them. There are, however, a few other options. Option 1 Kouga Kares Mike … Continue reading →
Several questions have been posed regarding the CCTV contract tender process in St Francis Bay. This process was dealt with very carefully, and the SRA would like to lay it out for all to see. On 29 August 2017, a CCTV workshop with several individuals representing various stakeholders was held. These included: Wayne Furphy (Chairman SFPO), Nigel Aitken (Chairman SFB Sector Police Forum), John Hammond (Chairman CPF), Nick Schoeman (Chairman CSF Sector Police Forum), Simon Cunneen (Retired British Metropolitan Police), Constable H Mentoor (SAPS St Francis Bay), Zelda Taylor (Smhart Security), Jacques van Biljon (G4S), David Visagie (St Francis Municipal Law … Continue reading →
Atlas Security, Calibre Security and Intersec operate the CCTV service in St Francis Bay, all under contract to the SFPO NPC, who represent 1 590 levy-paying property owners. It has come to our attention that there are questions surrounding various aspects of the CCTV Infrastructure and the processes that are in place, and also certain misconceptions not only of the capability of the technology but also of the legalities surrounding the use of the footage. Between Atlas Security, Calibre Security, and the SRA, we would like to clarify that we are happy to assist with any concerns that anyone may … Continue reading →
RIP Colin Watt It was sad news to hear of Colin Watt’s recent passing. Colin worked with the St Francis Property Owners Association for a long time and helped develop the SFPO website. He was also instrumental in setting up the virtual AGM’s and worked tirelessly with St Francis Animal Rescue. A friend to many in St Francis Bay and the former editor of St Francis Today, Colin had been battling ill health. His passing was a thankful release from the suffering. He will be missed. Season Feedback It seems to have been a bumper season this last season, with … Continue reading →
We Have Moved The St Francis Property Owners Association and NPC offices are now situated at 9 Philippa Place, in the village. Email address and telephone number remain the same: 1. info@sfpo.co.za 2. 042 294 0594 Sheep Raffle Fundraiser. Rennie Price has donated two frozen whole sheep packs to be raffled off. All proceeds will help accelerate the funding for the beach restoration project. So a big shout-out to Rennie. To buy a ticket, you can go to Quicket HERE! R100 gets you a ticket, and you have to be in it to win it. The draw will be on 22 … Continue reading →
What To Do When Witnessing A Crime Witnessing a crime is an event that is becoming more common, and depending on the crime itself, could put people in very dangerous and compromising positions. Therefore, we need to know how to handle situations or how not to handle situations. Personal Safety The most important thing in any situation is your own safety. There is no reason to place yourself in danger and make the situation worse. If you are not trained to handle the situation, the best weapon for you is information gathering. From a safe distance, take note of as … Continue reading →
The Calibre Set-up In St Francis Bay St Francis Bay might have one of the top CCTV camera set-ups available and excellent surveillance systems in place. Still, this sort of operation needs to be backed up by an efficient and highly skilled team on the ground. It is this partnership that proves to be the most effective deterrent against crime in the area. In St Francis Bay, the security and the CCTV systems in place is effectively a partnership between Atlas Security and Calibre Security and their response team on the ground. To operate effectively and timeously, Calibre has a … Continue reading →
How To Better Protect The Standard Household. A security solution is not what it used to be years ago. Technological innovation has played a vital role in the constant development of home and business protection without losing the essential element of affordability. The solutions of yesterday were focused on the walls of the premises, and not much more. It included window protection, door protection, and indoor passives. Today’s answer to crime is not just an alarm system but also a holistic security solution for the premises. Early detection has become crucial as perimeter protection provides an effective layer to premises. … Continue reading →
