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The motto of the CIDC is “making Claremont a better place for all”, which means that it is a core task to make Claremont a cleaner place for all. The CIDC has certainly been doing its best to achieve this for the past seven years since commencing operations on the streets of Claremont in December 2000.
In the most recent editions of The Claremont Clarion, the CIDC appealed to all users of the CBD to be patient with the disruptions and traffic congestion caused by the exciting building developments taking place at present in Claremont Central.
“Right now”, says Anthony Davies, CIDC’s Executive Manager, “the south easter, our notorious ‘Cape Doctor’, is blowing rubbish all around us. The construction sites are also contributing to the problems of dirt and litter. Then there is the mess left behind when the informal traders pack up their stalls. Those of you who, after work, walk down the Main Road will certainly recognise the problem. This is putting tremendous pressure on our street cleaning staff and those of the City of Cape Town. Our staff, together with City of Cape Town, deal with these challenges daily.”
Illegal dumping has exacerbated the situation further. According to Davies the area has recently faced increased incidents of illegal dumping. “This behaviour is not only anti-social, unsightly, dirty and selfish”, says Davies, “but carries stiff fines. Please report incidents to us, as it is the CIDC’s policy to take a zero tolerance approach. We will root out this currently increasing practice.”
“In spite of these challenges”, says Davies, “our cleaners and their City of Cape Town colleagues are doing a great job”. He has however, appealed for support from users of the Claremont CBD:
- Please use our 0800 200 597 Toll free number to report where rubbish and litter needs to be cleaned up. CIDC staff will then deal with it.
- If you see someone littering on the street, please ask them not to.
- Until the current building construction activities die down, please be patient. A greater degree of cleanliness will return to our streets once this happens.
Please join us as we seek to keep our Claremont streets clean. |
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Here we are approaching the third month of 2008 with the Festive Season a distant memory! From all accounts, retailers experienced a bumper trading season. Building operations in Claremont Central continue apace and on February 1st we experienced a massive city-wide electricity outage. When this happened, at approximately 8.45pm on a busy Friday night, I patrolled the streets and was heartened to observe the orderly manner whereby people from all walks of Claremont night life dealt with this blackout situation. I am also pleased to report that no incidents of crime or injury occurred during the nearly six hours that there was no electricity in Claremont.
An interesting new initiative, the Claremont Bib Patrol, has recently been seen on our streets. On a regular basis, after the first trial run during the Festive Season, the CIDC will be taking interested people, from City Councillors to property owners, around our streets at various times during the day and at night. Our first Bib Patrol, which was enjoyed by the participants who saw Claremont night life first hand, was a great success.
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Anthony Davies,
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I am also pleased to report that the final phase, Phase II of the Claremont Boulevard roadworks - from behind Stadium on Main under Campground Road bridge and round to join the Main Road opposite the Newlands Swimming Pool - has begun. The Bus Interchange is nearing completion and the former Pick n’ Pay building will celebrate its “Topping Out” Ceremony in mid-March. Things certainly continue to happen in Claremont! As they say, “Watch this space!”
Anthony Davies
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The CIDC is making an urgent appeal to all building managements, retailers, businesses, staff and residents within the Claremont Improvement District to reduce electricity consumption. “As we in Claremont do this”, says Anthony Davies, CIDC’s Executive Manager, “so we will demonstrate to Eskom and the City’s Electricity Directorate that we are playing our part in what has now been declared a national emergency.”
There are many ways to save electricity and become more efficient users, especially in the ‘peak load’ times of the day when electricity use is highest: from 7-10am and 6 - 9pm. |
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- Office buildings can manage lighting and air conditioning systems better - turn off whenever possible, and install energy efficient systems
- Shopping centres and offices can consider not operating lifts or escalators for some times of the day.
- Residents can also reduce lighting and appliance use and invest in energy efficient equipment; turn off appliances at the wall socket when not in use; cook with gas; install geyser blankets and timers or directly turn off geysers in peak times and investigate solar water heating.
For expert resources: See the City’s website for the load-shedding schedule and map, and for hints and tips
at www.capetown.gov.za (Electricity Overview section). If you are a direct Eskom customer, or for energy efficiency advice in the commercial sector, see Eskom’s website at:
www.eskom.co.za (Load Management section, and ‘Tips for Commercial, Industrial & Residential Users’).
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The idea of a regular Claremont Bib Patrol was suggested at a monthly CIDC Operational Forum as an initiative to encourage all stakeholders in Claremont to become involved in making Claremont a better place for all. The idea was derived from a similar initiative held in Sea Point some time ago. It was felt that the exercise would not only promote the partnership between SAPS, property owners, law enforcement and City representatives in the Claremont CBD, but that the patrols’ presence on the streets would also act as a deterrent to possible criminal intentions.
All who attended met at the CIDC offices at 19h00 on the 18th December 2007, donned their bibs and armed with literature provided by the SAPS, hit the streets. The patrol attracted a fair amount of interest from bystanders and members interacted with all kinds of people along the way. At the debrief afterwards, it was agreed that the exercise was very positive and that such an initiative should be conducted on a regular basis. It was well supported by among others, Claremont SAPS, Councillor Ian Iversen, Paul Williamson of City of Cape Town and Brenda Bibby, General Manager of Cavendish Square. A similar exercise is scheduled to take place within the next two months.
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Restaurant patrons and shoppers were in for a treat on Sunday 24 February when the Franc Paco Trio put on a free jazz performance in Dreyer Street, Cavendish. The two hour performance by this popular 3-piece jazz group included a beautiful selection of tunes from Franc’s home country, Mozambique, as well as Latin American numbers.
Groove Sundays take place in Dreyer Street from 2-4pm every last Sunday of the month. Join in the fun and come and relax at one of the many restaurants on offer or simply take a stroll through the green hub in Dreyer street - the perfect place to chill out, street café style. For more information contact Cavendish on 021 657 5620 or visit
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Things are beginning to take shape at the former Pick ‘n Pay site on the corner of Main and Campground Roads as construction powers ahead on the R500-million MontClare Place.
The redevelopment is one of the most prestigious and largest mixed-use property developments in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. Currently under construction, the 35,200m2 project will offer a true combination of spaces for people to live, work and play when the project is completed later this year. |
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At a recent teambuilding exercise to foster the partnership between Claremont SAPS and the CIDC, members of SAPS Sector 2, who are responsible for the Claremont CBD and their CIDC colleagues participated in a fun bowling afternoon held at Let’s Go Bowling in Stadium on Main.
The Station Commissioner and the Claremont SAPS deserve your support. Weekly inter-active meetings are held every Tuesday morning from 8.00 - 9.00am at Van Zyl’s Hostel (in Gay Street behind Olympic Cycles) to which the public are invited. Diarise to attend these meetings from time to time to appreciate the problems and contribute to finding solutions. For more information call Captain Angie Latchman on
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The Volunteer Centre, headed up by Director, Deline van Boom, recently moved to new premises in Belvedere Road, better known as the 1st Claremont Scouts hall. The NGO had spent a year revamping the vandalized hall before relocating on 1st December 2007. When the moving in and settling down process is complete they hope to establish a vegetable garden on the premises as one of their own volunteer projects. The hall will ultimately also be made available to the local community as an after hours meeting facility for a small nominal fee.
With a salaried staff of 10 at this local head office, the organisation essentially functions on two legs: Creating public awareness and inviting public involvement in volunteer activities through monthly orientation sessions, and working closely with local organisations to establish their volunteering needs and how the Volunteer Centre can best assist them in this regard.
“There is no single profile of a typical volunteer”, says Deline. “We have everyone and anyone from 18 to 80 making application for volunteer work. Applicants cover a wide spectrum of potential recruits: from the unemployed, to housewives, to skilled retirees. We don’t box ourselves into any particular category and don’t push any agenda.”
Deline has been involved as Director since 2002 and has worked closely with NGO’s all her working life. She sees her role as promoting volunteering in order to build a better civil society. “We are hoping for exciting opportunities to network with the Claremont community”, she adds.
Their Youth Exchange focus for 2008/2009 includes two programmes of 6-month duration. The first is a Women’s Exchange programme, aimed at 20 - 24 year old females – run in conjunction with Canada World Youth. They will be recruiting 9 South African women who will live and work with 9 Canadian women and participate in issues of HIV, Gender and Media. The group will volunteer in organisations that have these issues as a central focus of their operations. |
The second Youth Exchange programme – run in partnership with AJUDE – Mocambiquan Youth Organisation – is open to 18 - 23 year olds. It is part of a cultural exchange programme aimed at living and learning experiences with recruits from both countries.
Should you wish to find out more about the Volunteer Centre and how your organisation can benefit or how you can become a volunteer, visit the centre at 124 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Tel: +27 (0)21 674 5338 or visit their website at www.volcent.co.za
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Situated in the heart of Claremont’s commercial district and set against the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain, Salushi Intaba opened its doors with a bang on Friday, 1st February, as over 500 invited guests enjoyed the cuisine and hospitality in true Salushi style ... until Cape Town’s untimely 6 hour power shut down!
Fortunately, the spring rolls, chicken skewers, spicy calamari and delicious teriyaki rump steak had already been served and owners, Antonio Bruni and Grant Isaacs, carried on serving sushi by candlelight as the bongo drums continued to beat and Cape Town’s trendy party goers partied into the wee hours of the morning. |
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Designed by Quonto Bello Interiors (who were awarded the contract to refurbish the Pentagon), Salushi Intaba is a stylish, yet relaxed environment to enjoy Salushi’s signature sushi, Asian noodles and delicious salads. The extensive menu enables you to order anything to satisfy your Japanese cravings with the ever popular Bon Bon’s Gift or Salushi Heat (Salmon fashion sandwiches laced with wasabi mayo) being firm favourites. Even if you’re not a die-hard sushi fan, there are a wide array of delectable dishes available, including a variety of fresh salads, Malay Chicken Strips in a coconut style curry sauce with vegetables and fresh chilli, Marinated Beef Strips with vegetables, egg noodles, sesame seeds and coriander and the ever popular Prawn Curry - to mention but a few.
Open 7 days a week from 11h30 - 24h00, Salushi Intaba‘s friendly staff offer true hospitality and friendly service under the watchful eye of owner and former squash professional Grant Isaacs. Offering a take away service for neighbouring residences and businesses alike, including delicious sushi platters suitable for any occasion, Salushi Intaba is a refreshing and welcome new arrival in the Claremont neighbourhood.
Salushi, Intaba Building, 25 Protea Road, Claremont
For bookings call (021) 6714271 Email: info@salushi.com
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The mission of the Claremont Improvement District Company
is to support the existing and future environment through
programmes to ensure that the public space is safe, clean,
attractive, exciting, entertaining and user-friendly, ensuring
that various bodies and authorities meet their responsibilities,
assisting wherever possible and thereby protecting and enhancing
the existing asset base and attracting new investment, tenants
and customers.
For any cleansing and security
emergencies or complaints,
please phone 0800-200-597 toll free or e-mail: davies@cidc.co.za |
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Claremont
Improvement District Company
Upper Ground Floor, Stadium on Main
PO Box 24063, Claremont 7735
Tel: (021) 674-0639 Fax: (021) 674 1533
Executive Manager: A H V Davies E-mail: davies@cidc.co.za
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This newsletter
has been compiled and produced on behalf of the CIDC by
The Executive Connection (021) 671 4297 / 082 2241 222
E-mail: executiveconnection@iafrica.com
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