The Forum is an initiative
by our community
for our community.

Please attend
our meetings.

Every first Thursday of the month at 19:00
at Wonderland Creche
at 474 Theuns van Niekerk Str.

Parking at the back.

APPLICATION FORM

What to do if you get a heart attack
and you are on your own!
(This might save your life!)
(167 Kb PowerPoint)

During a Braai a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) she replied she "just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes". They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00pm, Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the Braai - had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.

It only takes a minute to read this-

Recognizing a Stroke

A neurologist says that if he can see a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed and getting the patient to a hospital within 3 hours - which is tough.

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify and lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

READ AND LEARN THESE "3" STEPS:

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. *Ask the individual to SMILE.

2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. ...It is sunny out today)

If he or she has ANY trouble with any of these tasks, call paramedics immediately and describe the symptoms to them.

After discovering that a group of non-medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions.

Widespread use of this test could result in a prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage from occuring.

If everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved in this way.

BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE, you could save their lives.

In fact, the life you save might end up being your own!

The meeting was attended by roughly half of the members.

It was unanimously decided to continue with the service, since this has caused crime in our area to drop to being the lowest in our police sector (see above for suburbs in our sector) - from being the highest before.

However, since the cost of the pro-active deterrent service provided by Copwatch exceeds the payments being made (at least by some members - most are in arrears) at R50 per month, it was unanimously agreed to raise the monthly membership fees to R100 per month.

Please contact
Danie Beetge at sunman@webmail.co.za or on 082 417 2716 to sort out your account.

For those who missed the meeting (and anyone wanting to refresh their memory who attended),
Pieter Strydom's PowerPoint presentation
is available here (1 842 Kb).

W2CF Membership Application Form

Please either e-mail the completed form as an attachment to info@wierdapark.co.za or else hand-deliver a completed, signed printout to Chrizel Strauss at the Wonderland Nursery School at 474 Theuns van Niekerk street.

Joining fee is R40 (which helps with the cost of the membership board outside your house & admin. costs) and the monthly fee is R100.

Payment can be made monthly to Chrizel at Wonderland or via Internet banking.

Please use your street address as reference if you prefer to pay via Internet banking.

Beneficiary then will be:

Wierda 2 Security

Standard Bank Centurion

Branch Code: 012645

Account No. 012275069

Remember Internet payments can easily be regularly scheduled to save you having to remember every month.

Please get the emergency numbers which are only available to members from Chrizel Strauss at Wonderland Nursery School at 474 Theuns van Niekerk street, or else on 082 468 5344 (and ensure that your membership has been correctly registered and clarify any queries you may have at the same time).

Die vergadering was deur omtrent die helfte van ons lede bygewoon.

Dit was eenparig besluit om met die diens voort te gaan aangesien misdaad het afgekom tot die laagste in ons gedeelte van polisie sektor 1 (sien bo vir woonbuurte in Sektor 1) waar dit voorheen die hoogste was.

Maar, aangesien die koste van die pro-aktiewe afkeur dienste wat deur Copwatch verskaf word meer is as die R50 per maand wat tans (deur sommige lede - die meeste is agterstallig) betaal word, was dit eenparig deur almal besluit om die maandelikse ledegeld tot R100 per maand te verhoog.

Kontak vir
Danie Beetge by sunman@webmail.co.za of op 082 417 2716 om u rekening uit te sorteer, asseblief.

Vir dié wat die vergadering nie kon bywoon nie (en dié wat hulle geheue wil verfris wat wel daar was),
Pieter Strydom se Powerpoint aanbieding
is beskibaar hier (1 842 Kb).

W2GF Lidmaatskap Aansoekvorm

Stuur asseblief as aanhangsel tot info@wierdapark.co.za of lewer die voltooide, getekende uitdruk persoonlik af by Chrizel Strauss Wonderland Kleuterskool Theuns van Niekerk straat 474.

Aansluitingsfooi is R40 (help met die koste van jou lidmaatskapbord vir u huis en admin. koste) en die maandelikse fooi is R100.

Maandelikse paaiemente kan of direk by Chrizel by Wonderland gemaak word, of dmv die Internet.

Indien u verkies om deur die Internet te betaal, maak jou verwysing jou straat adres asseblief. bv Breyten 39

Begunstigde is:

Wierda 2 Sekerheid

Standard Bank Centurion

Takkode: 012645

Rekening No. 012275069

Onthou, Internet betalings kan gereeld geskeduleer word sodat u nie nodig het om elke maand daarvan te onthou nie.

Kry die nood nommers wat net aan lede beskikbaar is by Chrizel Strauss Wonderland Kleuterskool Theuns van Niekerk straat 474, of by 082 468 5344 (en maak seker dat u lidmaatskap korrek geregistreer is en kry duidelikheid oor enige vrae ter selfdetyd).

A new scam has emerged that is probably already making its rounds or about to spread viciously, so drivers need to be alert about the implications of a similar "chance" encounter.

By Trail Blazer
Most drivers have had the odd brush with a car or a person, a scrape here and a scratch there - nothing too serious to worry about or give second thought to.

And this is the very trait that scam artists are depending on to fleece you and the road accident fund.

Has this happened to you: you pull out of a driveway or shopping complex and find that someone "carelessly" walks into your car?

He may apologise, or if you offer to help him, he may refuse assistance and claim that he's okay. You glance at your car and notice nothing, not a dent nor even a scratch. He walks away from the car, usually in the opposite direction.

Well, take this advice seriously. Please go to the nearest police station and report your near "accident" or "encounter" if you prefer to call it that.

It will take up time, frustrate you and the officer taking down your report, and you wonder of what worth it is to report such an insignificant incident.

Well here's the payoff line.

Most people forget about it completely, until they receive a summons in their post box, or until the "victim" turns up at their door, claiming that he was so badly struck that he was in hospital for weeks with broken bones and requiring compensation from the MVA.

A lawyer will assist him to trace you, your address, and even bring him to your door.

The lawyer benefits from the scam with the fees he charges, the scam artist has someone working at the hospital who authenticates his claims and what happens to you?

First, you are in deep trouble for not having reported the "accident" within the 24 hours allowed.

Second, if you dispute the claim, it will go to court and you will have to spend thousands defending yourself.

Thirdly, and perhaps most frighteningly, the "victim" now has access to your home address and you are a ripe victim waiting to be picked for robbery, rape and even murder.

How did they know who to choose, when you believe it was a "chance" encounter?

Well, they time you while you are shopping at the mall and take down your number plate in advance.

Then they plan the "chance" encounter so that you don't think much of it and finally, they pounce into action, with massive MVA claims.

Please, for your own protection and the protection of your families, don't ignore even the slightest "encounter". Rather report it at the nearest police station and eliminate the need to worry as you would have done your civic duty, and avoided any future problems, foreseeable or not.

Hi All

I was basically robbed yesterday in my complex by guys selling fake compost and charging a huge amount for it.

First there was only two guys who showed me a sample and asked me to open my gate so they could show me how it works, while I was talking to the guy a white truck with six more guys came and parked in front of my house. 

I asked how much it was going to be and he said R12 a bag, so I said I wanted 10 bags, but while I was still telling him what I wanted they had already off loaded 43 bags onto my lawn and started raking it, this was done within four (4) minutes.

Just then my neighbour called me and told me that I should not buy from these guys because they were crooks but it was too late, but at least I managed to stop them half way. If I had let them carry on it would of cost me thousands of rands.

They stood there demanding their money and after I refused to pay them, they were getting violent and said that if I didn't pay them, they would drive their truck into my house or they will come back and sort me out. They were like animals and looked terrible. You could see that they were on drugs as well.

I have reported the incident to the crime intelligence department at the midrand police department, and an article will be going into the Midrand reporter.

I was told by friends that this as happened to many people in midrand and other areas, if this as happened to you, you can contact Captain Hulk on 083 309 3121.

There were 2 or 3  Indian guys a coloured guy and about 4 black guys.

The registration of the truck has the following details on it either 739 or 239 GP I cannot remember what the letters are.

Indran Manthree
(011) 315 1031
082 823 7131

• You must have permanent residence in the Republic of South Africa
• You must be at least 18 years and under 70 years of age (documentary proof must be given)
• A minor (underage person) can only be appointed as a reservist with the written permission of his or her legal guardian
• You must complete a health questionnaire as determined by the National Commissioner
• You must be free of any mental or physical defect, disease or infirmity which may interfere with the proper execution of your duties
• You must be of good character and references must be provided
• You must successfully complete the psychometric tests/assessments determined by the National Commissioner
• You must have at least a Senior Certificate or an equivilant qualification of which documentary proof must be provided
• You must be able to speak, read and write at least English as one of the official languages
• You must allow your fingerprints to be taken and must not have been found guilty of an offence or be under prosecution for an offence
• You must have no visible tattoos
• You must be prepared to undergo such training as may be determined
• You must be prepared to take the oath of office
• Possessing a driver's license is a recommendation, but not a requirement for reservists

112
Emergency Cell Services

The international GSM standard that allows for SIMless calling to your closest 112 control centre anywhere in the world - has been temporarily suspended in South Africa due to excessive abuse. (From May 2004).

This decision, allowed by ICASA, affects ALL GSM networks in South Africa.

In South Africa it is a punishable offence both to make hoax calls and to abuse any emergency service.

(Thanx to Litisha Richardson of Ward 64 for bringing this to our attention).

112
SEL Nood Dienste

Die internasionale GSM standaard wat dit moontlik maak om sonder 'n SIM kaart met 'n selfoon na jou naaste 112 beheerkamer enige plek ter werêld te kan bel is tydelik in Suid Afrika gestaak, as gevolg van geweldige misbruik. (Vanaf Mei 2004).

Hierdie besluit is toegelaat deur ICASA en is van toepassing op ALLE GSM netwerke in Suid Afrika.

In Suid Afrika is dit 'n strafbare oortreding om "hoax" oproepe te maak of om enige nood diens te misbruik.

Some more very useful information supplied by Litisha Richardson of Ward 64

SAP Reservist Info.
(183 Kb PDF Doc.)

How to protect yourself from Armed Robbery
(34 Kb PDF Doc.)

What can we do to help ourselves?
(55 Kb RTF Doc.)

Wierdabrug Crime stats 1994 - 2004
(49 Kb PDF Doc.)

Lyttelton Crime stats 1994 - 2004
(49 Kb PDF Doc.)

Civilian Oversight & Monitoring of the Police in SA (Nov 2003)
(454 Kb PDF Doc.)

USA DoJ - A Police Guide to Surveying Citizens and their Environment
(338 KbPDF Doc.)

Crime Prevention - Theory & Practice (Australian Institute of Criminology)
(453 Kb PDF Doc.)

This is "required reading" if you have an interest in helping to reduce crime.

But don't just read about it - take a few minutes &
DO SOMETHING
positive
by

attending YOUR
Sector
Community
Police Forum
(CPF)

meetings
(Dates & times will be on this Web site - please check occasionally)

&

attending
your local
community forum
meetings

at

Wierda Park
1st. Thursday of every month
at 7 pm
at the
Wonderland nursery school
in Theuns van Niekerk street
(parking at the back)

Contact - Chrizel Strauss on

082 468 5344,

or on

012 - 653 7648,

or at

info@wierdapark.co.za.

to confirm venue & time.

or

Rooihuiskraal/
The Reeds
(Ward 64)
at
the Rooihuiskraal Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month?, at 18h00

Contact Litisha Richardson
on

litishar2@yahoo.com

for definte details.

Thanx for your invaluable contributions to our communities Litisha!

Nuwe Drank Wet
vanaf 1 November 2004

Nuwe ure:

Man - Sat:  
08hoo - 20h00

Son:
09hoo - 15h30

NEW CAR HIJACKING SCHEMES

1) Imagine: You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. Then you lock all your doors, start the engine and shift into REVERSE.

Habit! You look into the rear-view window to back out of your parking space and you notice a piece of paper, some sort of advertisement stuck to your rear window.

So, you shift into PARK, unlock your doors and jump out of your vehicle to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view... when you reach the back of your car, that is when the hijackers jump out of nowhere... jump into your car and take off -- your engine was running, your purse is in the car, and they practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME.

Just drive away and remove the paper that is stuck to your window later.

2) A new robbing tactic is fast spreading and I was nearly a victim!

Be alert on the highways!

I was on my way home at approx. 19h00 one evening from Lenmed Hospital, when a condom filled with a water resistant gel hit my windscreen.

It exploded on impact and the gel spread across the windscreen. I was curious at the time as to what the jelly was (suspecting it may have been a bird or the like) and thus drove to the next garage and had it cleaned.

Only then did it dawn on me what the intention was.

Thank goodness I did not wipe the windscreen.

The trick is this: instinctively a driver would switch the wipers on and try to wash the stuff off. Instead the goo is spread over the windscreen and blocks all vision, forcing you to stop. The wndscreen washer water does not dissolve the stuff.

THIS IS WHEN THEY ROB YOU!!!

Under no circumstances use the windscreen wipers.

Under no circumstances do you stop, even when the view is limited.

In the last year the incidents of dog poisoning decreased dramatically in the Wierda Bridge policing precinct.

However, the previously used method of silencing watchdogs has been detected again recently, and the attached photos show more...

Lots of interesting links will be provided shortly,
once the database for them has been developed.

WATCH THIS SPACE!

Baie interesante skakels sal binnekort beskikbaar wees,
nadat 'n databasis daarvoor klaar ontwerp word.

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As you will see while browsing the menu, we intend providing a wide variety of useful and entertaining services.

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Jy sal ontdek dat, soos jy die opsielys deurkyk, ons van plan is om 'n wyer verskeidenheid van nuttige en vermaaklikheidsdienste te verskaf.

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Om voorsiening vir alle grotes besighede te maak, hang die koste van adverteering van JOU af - JY bepaal self wat 'n advertensie op hierdie Webtuiste vir jou besigheid werd is. (Nie net op die Blou Bladsye nie, maar op elke blad van hierdie Webtuiste).

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Dan gaan hulle aanhou om ons te ondersteun wat dit moontlik gaan maak vir ons om hierdie diens aan jou te kan aanhou voorsien.

JY kan ons help om op bepaalde gebeide eers te konsentreer, deur vir ons deur epos aan Alanh@ainet.co.za van jou voorkeur te laat weet.

JY kan ons ook help deur inligting oor klubs, skole, kerke en besighede wat ons nog nie gedek het nie te verskaf, asook verdere inligting en/of regstellings aan bestaande inligting vir dié wat ons klaar op het.

Ons sal graag vertel word van "taalgoggas" en spelfoute wat jy optel, asseblief.

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