keeping Pinelands Safe, Clean & Green
PINELANDS CID
PUBLIC
SAFETY
Visible Patrol Vehicles
Law Enforcement Officers
Bicycle Patrols along the Canal
CCTV Cameras & Control Room
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
Safe Parks
Tree Maintenance
Enhanced Landscaping
Walkway Repairs
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Clean Streets
Parks & Rivers
Waste Removal
Clean Bridges & Subways
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Access to Shelters
NGO Partnerships
City Department Partnerships
Social Development Programmes
Crime Stats: 2023-2025
Crime statistics data shows a significant reduction in reported crimes across categories in the period November 2024 – June 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year. The results demonstrate the impact CID has made in reducing crime in Pinelands.
Housebreaking -31.51%
Robbery -44.44%
Theft from Motor Vehicle -57.38%
Theft of Motor Vehicle -77.78%
Our New Chairperson
Dr Marietta Hopley has been elected as the new chairperson for Pinelands CID. She brings a wealth of experience from the non-profit sector, where she supports a range of causes and communities.
Her passion is evident for making a tangible difference in the lives of both our community and those less fortunate. Dr Hopley is a specialist in conflict management, mediation and ethics and is an accomplished PR professional. She will be spearheading the organisation to strengthen communication and engagement across the community.
As a Pinelands Resident of 27 years, Dr Hopley has a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of Pinelands.
Director: Colin Lee
Colin Lee is a proud Pinelands resident whose family has called the suburb home since 1936. A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA (SA)) with a B.Comm degree from the University of Cape Town, Colin began his professional journey in the financial sector in the UK. While abroad, he pursued his passion for music and went on to establish an internationally acclaimed career as an opera tenor achieving the rare “Grand Slam” in opera as a soloist at all 5 world opera houses.
Drawing on both his business and creative experience, he co-founded a luxury kitchen and interiors company based in Cape Town, where he currently serves as Managing Director.
Colin brings a unique combination of international experience, business leadership, and a deep commitment to community development. His passion for excellence and strong local roots make him a valuable addition to the Board of Directors.
Brown and Annie Lawrence Home Celebrate its New Flag
Crime Stats: September 2025
During September 2025, a total of three incidents were reported in the area. These included two burglaries and one robbery. No incidents of attempted burglary, assault, trespassing, or vehicle-related theft were recorded.
Importantly, the Pinelands CID team successfully apprehended a suspect involved in one of the burglary cases. The arrest reflects the team’s continued commitment to proactive patrols and swift response in maintaining community safety.
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB)
The City of Cape Town’s Invasive Species Unit has confirmed Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) beetle infestation of two trees in Pinelands in January 2025. Both trees, a plane and an oak, are in the vicinity of Stellenberg. The Invasive Species Unit will be conducting further surveys in the area and updates will be shared with the community.
The PSHB beetle is an invasive tree killing ambrosia beetle that threatens trees within Cape Town’s urban forest. In severely infested trees, the PSHB beetle and its symbiotic fungal disease can cause tree decline, branch dieback and tree death. Trees with heavily infested branches can be especially hazardous, as the PSHB beetle’s tunnelling weakens the wood, causing limbs to break and fall.
The City of Cape Town is urging residents to attend vitally important community training sessions in Pinelands.
The sessions will be hosted by the City’s Invasive Species Unit at the Pinelands Library on 15 October 2025, from 16:30 until 18:30.
Celebrating a Century: The historical journey of Pinelands
Residents from Pinelands celebrated the community’s rich history on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Read More
Recommended Replacement Trees: Borer Beetle Infestation
The City of Cape Town has issued a list of 28 recommended trees for those residents who want to replace trees on their properties that are infested with the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) beetle. Planting an indigenous tree or non-invasive exotic tree, suitable to our climate and the specific site, will assist in mitigating the impact of the beetle best on Cape Town’s urban forest. To date, the borer beetle has been sighted in the Helderberg area, and most recently in Newlands, Rondebosch, Mowbray, Claremont, Kenilworth and in Observatory along the Liesbeek River. Read More
Newsletter: October 2024
Pinelands CID officers apprehended several suspects and our Law Enforcement officers initiated vehicle check points with SAPS. The camera roll-out for Phase 1 will be completed within the next few days.
AGM
This year’s AGM will be held on 6 November at 18h00.
Pinelands Dog Park
Pinelands CID has proposed the implementation of a dog park in Pinelands. This park will be accessible to all Pinelands residents and will be enclosed by a fence to ensure the safety of both dogs and owners. This initiative aligns with the Garden City principles of enhancing the quality of life for residents and maintaining a clean, healthy environment. A survey was recently conducted and the results were presented at the public meeting on 23 July 2024. The team have made contact with the Parks Department and Subcouncil office to initiate the process and application.
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Social Development
Give Dignity to change lives. Donate to help people living on the street meet their basic needs. The City of Cape Town is running an initiative to raise awareness around the plight of people living on the street. The initiative emphasises the importance of giving those in need a hand up rather than a handout. Instead of a cash handout, which often increases the risk of prolongued homelessness, it encourages you to make a donation. Learn More
Newsletter: June 2024
AGM
The next AGM will be held on 6 November at 18h00.
Defined Area
The defined area includes the suburb Pinelands in its entirety along its boundaries. The proposed area covers:
- Northern Boundary: Up to and including ERF 3078 (Old Mutual Head Office)
- East Boundary: Along the Western Boundary of Jan Smuts Drive until it intersects with the Railway Reserve
- South Boundary: Along the North Boundary of the Railway Reserve and the Golf Course
- Western Boundary: Along the Eastern side of the Railway Reserve, skirts the Pinelands Business Park up to Avonduur
- Along Sunrise Road ERF 110934, Wattle Grove Road and properties both side of Ambleside.
Public Safety
Four Pinelands CID branded patrol vehicles are deployed daily with an additional two officers on bicycles patrolling the canal area. Residents are encouraged to utilise the 24 hour control room. Call 087 183 5999 or WhatsApp 084 276 7140.
Urban Management
The service provider currently operates in parks, along the canal and other public spaces. The team has met with community organisations to address environmental challenges including damage to trees, park equipment and heritage protection.
Social Development
We’ve partnered with Umanyano SA. The team takes a social development approach to people living on the streets and conducts fieldwork operations. The team also provides transport for people to access safe spaces.
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087 183 5999
084 276 7140
LAW ENFORCEMENT
021 480 7700
SAPS
021 506 2022
ENQUIRIES
078 840 3366
info@pinelandscid.co.za
ADDRESS
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Ndabeni
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