Event Details

SAVE THE DATE

The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Winelands Chapter invites you to attend the Winelands Safety and Security Summit, a collaborative engagement aimed at addressing crime and corruption in the region.


The event is scheduled to take place on April 11th from 10h00 to 13h00 at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility.


Why This Summit?

Safety and security concerns have been identified as the most critical issues impacting the business community in the Winelands. Crime and illicit business activities pose a significant threat to economic development in the Western Cape. This summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore solutions for a safer business environment.


Key Discussion Areas

Understanding the Winelands Landscape

  • Insights into the regional economy and its challenges
  • Major crime trends affecting businesses and communities
  • Crime mapping and data-driven insights
  • Mobilizing stakeholders and fostering collaboration


Learning from Success Stories

  • Effective responses to organized crime
  • Lessons from the District Operations Command Centre (DOCC)
  • Eyes & Ears Initiative
  • Combating extortion


Strengthening Existing Initiatives

  • The role of law enforcement
  • Supporting and enhancing neighbourhood and farm watches


These discussions will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to create a safer, more secure business and living environment in the Winelands.


Exhibitors

This event also offers a valuable opportunity for a business showcase. Feel free to bring along any collateral and branding materials to support your offering and get creativeโ€”we aim to make this a highly interactive experience. A limited number of tables will be available, and access to plug points can be arranged upon request.


For more information contact chantal@capechamber.co.za

Speakers

  • Brigadier Neville Malila (Deputy District Commissioner at Cape Winelands District)

    Brigadier Neville Malila

    Deputy District Commissioner at Cape Winelands District

    With more than 36 years Policing experience of which 14 is at Senior Management level. Has Policing experience on Provincial, Station, Cluster and District level. The past 10 years he was the Station Commander of SAPS Paarl for 5 years and acted as Cluster and District Commander in Cape Winelands.

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  • Justin Lottring (Deputy Director: Community Police Relations of Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety for the Western Cape Government)

    Justin Lottring

    Deputy Director: Community Police Relations of Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety for the Western Cape Government

    He is also the Regional Manager for the Cape Winelands District and two sub-districts in the Cape Metro. He also received the Gold Award for Best Service Delivery Employee in the Western Cape at the Western Cape Annual Service Excellence Awards 2024.

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    Gretha Groeneveld

    Managing Director of Crime Mapping

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    Hubert Paulse

    Chairperson at Business Against Crime Western Cape

Venue

Dept of Correctional Services Drakenstein

Wemmershoek Road, R301
Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

If you have any questions please contact Chantal Thysse

Contact Organizer

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