New policing zone system to strengthen safety in Bayview

THE Bayview Community Police Sub Forum has divided the area into six colour-coded zones to improve communication, increase police visibility, and strengthen community safety.

Yogin Moodley, the PRO of the Bayview Community Policing Forum (CPF), said residents are encouraged to join their zone's WhatsApp group and participate in upcoming meetings to support this new initiative

He said because of the vast geographical size of the area, it was necessary to cluster the streets into six zones.

The sub forum operates under the CPF.

“This move will ensure every area has proper representation, while also streamlining communication around safety alerts, crime prevention notices and community activities,” said Moodley.

He added that each zone would elect its own street captains and zone leaders.

“The sub forum will  host a series of street and zone meetings in the coming weeks. Residents are encouraged to participate actively and to join their official zone WhatsApp group to stay updated,” he said.

The six zones cover all areas of Bayview, including Lenny Naidu Drive and surrounding streets, Summerfield Road, Unity Avenue, and informal settlements such as eManyaleni, New Village and Snake Park.

A colour-coded map has also been prepared to help residents identify which zone they fall under, Moodley said. 

The six zones are:

Zone 1: Starts on Lenny Naidu Drive from the corner of Turnstone Avenue and ends at the corner of Tenrec Lane, the roads included are Lenny Naidu Drive, Siren Street, Colorado Circle, Mahogony Place, Coral Grove, Panther Avenue, Walrus Walk, President Road (from the corner of Plantain Avenue to the corner of Turnstone Avenue), Funfair Road, Turnstone Avenue and Bayberry Grove

Zone 2: Lenny Naidu Drive from the corner of Tenrec Lane up to corner of Railview Road, the roads include, Tenrec Lane, Plantain Avenue, Railview Road, Beetle Road, Telstar Road, Sunview Road, Sandrock Road, Hornet Road, Felicity Street, Fame Grove and President Road ( from the corner of Plantain Avenue to the corner of Lenny Naidu Drive)

Zone 3: Starts on Lenny Naidu Drive from the Bayview offramp (robot) up to the corner of Turnstone Avenue, the roads include Liberty Road, Blossom Place, Selby Grove, Orchid Grove, Flamco Terrace, Reedmace Road, Conifer Terrace, Symphony Street, Remora Lane, Camelot Place and Lenny Naidu Drive (from the Bayview offramp/robot to the corner of Turnstone Avenue)

Zone 4: Starts on Summerfield Road from the corner of Havenside Drive up to the corner of Skylark Road, the roads includes, Summerfield Road, Bluecrest Terrace, Petal Walk, Viking Terrace, Fairmont Road, Floss Street, Stork Place, Skylark Road and Geisha Place

Zone 5: Starts on Summerfield Road at the corner of Skylark Road up to the corner of Lenny Naidu Drive, the roads includes, Summerfield Road, Pasadena Crescent, Seagull Place, Carnation Road, Parasol Walk and the eManyaleni Informal Settlement.

Zone 6: Is the entire area of Unity Avenue, RDP Houses, and informal settlement that includes New Village and Snake Park.

Moodley appealed to residents to familiarise themselves with the zones and take ownership of community safety.

“A united community is a safer community,” he said.

Residents who wish to join their official zone group are urged to WhatsApp their full name, surname, address and cell number to the Bayview Sub Forum on 069 347 2941.

For further details email at [email protected]

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