Press Release
Jan 24 2025

Press Statement – Recent Shootings

CPF, Crime, Press Release, Shooting

The Durban North area has experienced two violent murders in the past month, but we would like to note that both murders have the markings of premeditated, targeted attacks and were not as result of crimes gone wrong/escalating such as robbery or hijacking. With that in mind, targeted murders are almost impossible to predict or prevent, and as such proactively police without prior knowledge or forewarning.

Without diminishing from the severity of these two crimes, we would like to allay fears and concerns of residents of an increase in violent crime, as this is simply not the case. Crime stats for the last quarter indicate an overall decrease in contact crime (crimes against the person), and other crimes such as household and business robbery and common robbery, with our only growing concern being fraud, with Durban North averaging about 20 cases a week. We will be putting out regular communiques in order to educate our residents and try combat fraud.
Jun 16 2024

Murder Suspects Arrested During Routine Roadblock

CPF, Crime, Metro, Operations, Press Release, SAPS

On Friday 14th June 2024, during a routine stop and search roadblock, Durban North CPF members assisted Durban Metro Police with stopping a suspicious vehicle.

Whilst the vehicle was being checked, the one suspect fled the scene, with some of our CPF members giving chase. The suspect fled into a nearby office park, by which time Durban Metro Police and SAPS members had joined our members in the chase. The suspect, who was found hiding in the office block, was apprehended a short while later by Durban Metro Police and was escorted back to his vehicle.

Durban North CPF, Metro and SAPS members conducted a thorough search of the vehicle and found a human body which had been covered with cardboard and bags containing clothing and blankets. Medics were called to the scene and confirmed the person was deceased.

The driver and the passenger were detained and are currently being held at the Durban North SAPS station for further investigation.

We would like to commend our members, as well as the law enforcement officers for their swift response and decisive actions resulting in the apprehension of the suspects.

The roadblock yielded other successes, notably:

– 16 arrests (14 males, 2 females)

– Highest alcohol reading: 0.71mg/1

– Lowest alcohol reading: 0.28mg/1

– 2 PRDP drivers
Apr 30 2024

Recent Shootings

Crime, Press Release, Robbery, SAPS, Shooting
The Durban North CPF would just like to state that there is no link between the business robbery on 10 April 2024, and the alleged shooting that occurred at a private residence on 29 April 2024 that both occurred in the Broadway/Durban North precincts.
Regarding the incident on the 29 April 2024, unconfirmed reports seem to point to the fact that the suspects and victims may have known each other, and there are no indications that this was a robbery. The investigation is still ongoing by the Durban North SAPS, and the actual motive and relationship between the parties is still to be fully determined. Any other information out there is still purely speculative.
We are not seeing an escalation in terms of targeted armed robberies, and any other incidents of alleged shootings, whilst unfortunate, have been isolated, and not part of a trend.
As a CPF, a major concern right now is the number of fraud cases we are seeing, with our residents being scammed out of large sums of money, to people posing as bank or cellphone call centres, and victims handing over bank account access, or EFTing large sums. We cannot impress enough on residents to never disclose personal banking information to anyone. Banks or other providers never ask for your account details, password, Pin or OTP.
Apr 16 2024

Taxi Blockade and Go Slow – 16 April 2024

Press Release, Strike Action, Traffic Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16 April 2024

TAXI BLOCKADES AND GO-SLOW PROCESSIONS

Over the course of today, Tuesday 16 April 2024, the DN CPF received multiple reports from various groups about large contingents of slow moving and/or stationary taxis resulting in severe traffic jams across several areas in Durban North, as well as along the N2, both North and South.

Metro Police and the SAPS were deployed to the scenes and dispersed the taxis, however in some cases the taxis relocated to other points.

A large convoy of taxis appeared to leave the Durban North area en-masse at around 18h30.

Reports seem to indicate that the reason behind the go-slows and blockades is that the taxis are unhappy with a long, ongoing multi-disciplinary operation aimed at fining taxis for varying offences and infringements.

From tonight Metro Police and SAPS will be closely monitoring the situation. The DN CPF are in constant contact with them and will provide updates to our residents as and when the information is made available, so we ask that residents monitor their local traffic, security or street groups for updates.

We ask that you rely on information either from the DNCPF or other official structures, and refrain from sharing unverified voice notes, videos and messages. If you have first-hand information to share, include a date and time when sharing to prevent circulation of old or outdated messages

-ENDS-
Darryl Oliver
Durban North CPF Public Relations
pr@dncpf.co.za
Mar 18 2024

CPF Name Amendment

CPF, News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

18 March 2024

AMENDEMENT OF NAME TO ALIGN WITH THE STATION

We have received a request from the District SAPS to amend the name of the CPF to align with that of the station precinct name that we fall under, that being the Durban North SAPS. This is the standard that is being ensured across all CPFs in the region.

You will therefore notice that all communications, releases, imagery, logo, etc. reflect the updated change.

This change will require some administrative amendments in the background, none of which will affect the day-to-day or overall running, operations or function of the overall CPF, it’s sub-forums or associated units/roles.

Please note that this name change in no way changes the operational areas of the CPF, nor aims to exclude areas based on their name. These areas are the same operational areas that have always made up the Durban North SAPS precinct, and have not changed, with the exception of new developments that arose, albeit in the already existing coverage. There are no plans in place to expand or shrink the boundaries that make up the precinct.

For clarity, the Durban North SAPS Policing Precinct, therefore the DNCPF operational area comprises of three major suburbs of Durban North, Umhlanga and Umdloti, which fall under eThekwini Municipality.

Durban North – Broadway, Athlone, Prospect Hall, Beachwood, Virginia, Glenashley.
Umhlanga – La Lucia, Sunningdale, Somerset Park,
Upper Umhlanga: New Town Centre, Prestondale, Umhlanga Ridge, Westridge, Herrwood Park, Woodlands (Izinga Ridge).
Lower Umhlanga: Umhlanga Rocks, Village/CBD, Newlands.
Umdloti – Peace Cottage, Sibaya, Selection Beach, Newsel Beach/CBD, Umdloti Beach/Bellamont.

-ENDS-
Darryl Oliver
Durban North CPF Public Relations
pr@dncpf.co.za
Nov 14 2023

Incident regarding school girls – 14 November 2023

CPF, Press Release, SAPS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 November 2023

On Monday 13 November 2023, a WhatsApp message began to circulate regarding an alleged incident regarding two school girls on Adelaide Tambo (Kensington) Drive, Durban North.
Despite our best efforts at the time, we were unable to authenticate the message or locate the original sender, until she contacted the DNU-CPF today.

From what we can ascertain, the two school girls were walking from a local school, to the McDonalds in Swapo Road. On the way there, they were followed and repeatedly harassed by men in a metallic blue vehicle, who were talking to and calling out to them whilst driving behind them. The girls, feeling threatened, started to run down the road away from the men.

A Westville CPF member, who happened to be driving past at the time, noticed the girls in a state of distress, and stopped to assist them, who proceeded to get into her car. It was here that a second vehicle stopped in front, but the CPF member was able to drive off. Both suspect vehicles left in the other direction.

For now, it appears that the motive behind this was either to a mugging, or a possible attempted abduction, but this has not been determined, as no physical attempts to pull the girls into the car had occurred as yet.

The incident has been reported to the Durban North SAPS, and further investigations will be conducted. The vehicle descriptions will be circulated to the relevant teams for monitoring.

We commend the actions of a fellow CPF member in stopping to assist and drive the school girls away from the scene.

-ENDS-

Darryl Oliver
Durban North and Umhlanga CPF Public Relations
pr@dncpf.co.za
Nov 09 2023

SA Home Loans 10km Fun Run – 12 November 2023

CPF, Flooding, Press Release, Weather Warning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 November 2023

SA Home Loans 10km Fun Run – Sunday 12 November 2023

On Sunday 12 November, SA Home Loans will be holding a Fun Run. The event will start at 06h00 and is expected to finish around 08h30.

There are expected to be approximately 1500 participants.

Start/Finish: Northwood Crusaders Sports Grounds

Route: Start outside Crusaders sports club entrance upon Ranleigh Crescent, west upon Ranleigh Crescent, right upon Harcourt Place, continue upon Hoylake Drive, right upon Swapo Road, left upon Fairway continue straight until the end of Fairway, left upon Hinton Place, right into Hinton Circle [contra flow], right upon Kentucky Drive, left upon Potamac Avenue, left upon Clinch Crescent, right upon Danville Avenue, left upon Newport Avenue, continue into Adelaide Tambo Drive, right upon Dorrington Crescent, left upon Chelsea Drive, left upon Brooklands Crescent, right upon Adelaide Tambo Drive, left upon Lynton Place, right upon St Andrews Drive, left upon Ranleigh Crescent, left into the Crusader Sports Field for the finish.

Marshals will be clearly identified with reflective bibs and flags at every intersection and will direct runners.

Metro Police will also be in attendance to assist vehicular traffic at the busy intersections.

Please plan your route accordingly and adhere to rules of the road, and comply with any directions/instructions from Metro Police.

-ENDS-

Darryl Oliver
Durban North and Umhlanga CPF Public Relations
pr@dncpf.co.za

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