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

Director Election Outcome – AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Pinelands Community Improvement District NPC was held on 27 January 2026 and the ballot was conducted for the election of Directors.

The ballot was conducted at the AGM under the supervision of the appointed scrutineers, as provided for in the Memorandum of Incorporation. At the close of the meeting, the ballot box was sealed. Read More

 

AGM Notice

NOTICE is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Pinelands CID that will take place at 6pm on 27 January 2026 at the Pinelands Club, Lonsdale Way, Pinelands.

Resolutions presented at the meeting can only be voted on by bona fide members of the PLCID. This membership is available free of charge to all owners of property within the PLCID footprint who are liable for the additional rate (additional rate payers). Members who submitted applications before 16 January 2026 and who have not been disqualified from voting, will be entitled to vote.

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Request for Quotation

Pinelands Community Improvement District (PLCID) invites suitable candidates to submit quotations for the following services:

  • Landscaping Consultant (Garden of Remembrance)
  • Landscaping (Forest Place – Phase 2)
  • Vehicle Purchases (Hybrid Vehicles)
  • Maintenance & Cleaning

Closing date: 25 February 2026

Contact: bids@pinelandscid.co.za

Visit pinelandscid.co.za/procurement to view the RFQ documents.

Vacancies

Pinelands Community Improvement District (PLCID) invites suitable candidates to submit CVs for the following vacancies:

  • Administrator
  • Security Supervisor

Closing date: 25 February 2026

Contact: jobs@pinelandscid.co.za

Visit pinelandscid.co.za/procurement to view the RFQ documents.

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%

Happy Holidays

As the festive season approaches, the Pinelands CID would like to extend our warmest wishes to all residents, businesses, and visitors in our community. This time of year is one of celebration, reflection, and togetherness.  The Pinelands CID team will continue to maintain a visible presence throughout the festive period, with ongoing patrols and support services aimed at ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our residents, businesses, and stakeholders for your continued support throughout the year. Your commitment and collaboration play a vital role in strengthening our community and enabling the work that we do. On behalf of the Pinelands CID Board and Management, we wish you a peaceful, safe, and joyful festive season, and we look forward to working together in the year ahead. Warm regards, Pinelands CID Team

Brown and Annie Lawrence Home Celebrate its New Flag

In a short ceremony attended by Pinelands CID, City officials and scores of the home’s residents, longtime resident David Burt raised the flag on the flagpole as residents saw the flag unfurled. The Pinelands-based non-profit home for seniors is 95 years old, and its digital communications consultant, Margie Thomas, explained that its flag has a semi-circular arch, which is similar to the entrance’s front piece, which is a key feature of the home. “The introduction of the yellow in the arch is symbolic of sunrise, which signifies a new start, hope, and fresh beginnings,” she said.
General manager of BALH, Helen Matuszek, said they raised their flag for the very first time at their home.

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

 
Public Meeting

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

Public Meeting
The CID has scheduled a public update meeting for 23 July at the Presentation Room, Old Mutual at 18h00. This will be a chance to hear from CID directors as to what has been happening, and ask questions.
 

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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