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CRA NEWSLETTER
March 2004
Community
politics is what will transform this country. Clem Sunter
And
in the run up to elections… Democracy
means everybody gets the chance to have an ulcer. Pieter-Dirk Uys
Important
date to diarise – the AGM will take place on Wednesday 19 May 2004
at 19:00 for 19:30 at Craighall Primary School.
Criminal elements in the Spruit:
at the instigation of the CRA, meetings are currently ongoing
with the Parks department, SAP (Parkview police), Metro police, Cllr
Judy Stockhill, Paulette Malcolm and the Chairman. Meetings with
River Rangers and Park Wardens have already
taken place to determine commitment by these two organisations. Naming of police patrol vehicle: as you may have seen announced in the Rosebank
Gazette, Class 2L at Craighall Primary came up with the winning name
of Craighall Striker. Thanks again to the School for their
enthusiasm in running this competition. Unfortunately our Craighall Striker vehicle was in an accident this past weekend while on duty. It has been established that it was not the fault of the police manning the vehicle but of the second party involved. While our vehicle is being repaired by the police garage, Parkview has replaced the Striker with another one of their vehicles on a 24/7 basis. The number of this vehicle is PV8 and has a canopy, unlike our PV18.
The menace of taxis in our suburbs is still on the agenda. There don’t seem to be any accepted controls from Metro Police. The Chairman has again requested an approved route map so that the CRA can become active in controlling the situation in Craighall Park and Craighall. Note:
the Traffic portfolio is still vacant. Any person who may be able to
assist is asked to contact John Turpin at 011 325-4547, email jrturpin@mweb.co.za.
The
CRA is planning to work in conjunction with Hyde Park Residents’
Association regarding the adoption of the islands between Jan Smuts
and Nichol highway. Caroline
Fouché continues to chip away at the bureaucracy in establishing
which signs in the area are legal and what can be done with
undesirable signage. 4.
Town Planning ·
The City Council on 25/3/04 approved the sale of the
Beaufort koppie area (for a mere R48 800 for 465sq m). A notice will
be published in eg the Government Gazette, after which objections
may be lodged. The City’s view is that if there is an opportunity
to derive rateable income from previously unproductive land, this is
the preferred route. The CRA intends to take up the matter with
Johannesburg Property Company. ·
The Etv building stands squat and ugly above Cambridge
Avenue. A complaint about excessive noise from fans is being
investigated by the City’s Noise Pollution team. ·
GARAGE ON JAN SMUTS AVENUE CORNER OF EASTWOOD ROAD: **
REEA has announced the opening of a shop at their premises on 1
April. See the CRA Community Forum – www.cra.org.za **The
Organic Morning market at REEA -
If
you would like to set up an organic/natural/greenie/crafty goods
stall phone Paulette Malcolm, 787-3680. This
morning market is a great way to achieve a whole gamut of objectives
- raise environmental awareness, celebrate environmentally
significant days, use open space, offer work opportunities, support
REEA - they have a coffee shop - and build community i.e. get to
know your neighbours! Please come. NEXT DATE should be 10 April.
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