Cllr Angus McKenzie #AngusCares

10/12/2025

STATEMENT BY THE SUB-COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON FOR SUB-COUNCIL 15

I issue this statement with deep sadness following the horrific events that unfolded on Friday. Ms. Karin van Aert, a mother who had travelled to Cape Town to visit her son and grandson for the Christmas holidays, was brutally murdered after their vehicle fell victim to a smash-and-grab incident on Jake’s Gavel Drive in Langa.

Thanks to a coordinated and determined effort between Law Enforcement, Metro Police, and the South African Police Service, I can confirm that a Langa resident has been arrested in connection with this heinous crime. The suspect was taken in for questioning, after which he was formally arrested and charged with murder and aggravated assault.

First and foremost, I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms. Karin van Aert. No words can fully express the pain of such a senseless loss, but I want to assure her family that I will do everything within my power to ensure that justice is served. I will actively oppose any attempt for bail in this case, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that the perpetrator faces the full consequences of his actions.

I also wish to strongly encourage every resident and every road user to continue reporting all smash-and-grab activity taking place in Langa along Jake’s Gavel Drive. These incidents are unacceptable, horrendous, and deeply traumatising. They should never be allowed to endanger innocent people using this route to travel to and from their destinations. Justice can only prevail when these crimes are consistently reported and when communities stand together against criminal behaviour.

We will continue working hard, supporting motorists, and doing everything in our power to make this road safe. However, I must emphasise that a shared responsibility rests with all motorists to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious or criminal activity immediately.

Lastly, I extend my sincere appreciation to our dedicated law enforcement teams who worked around the clock to ensure this arrest was made. Their commitment to protecting our communities is commendable.

We will not rest until safety and justice are secured.

Sub Council Chairperson
Cllr Angus McKenzie

10/12/2025

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10/12/2025

Smash-and-grab incidents are some of the most traumatic and frightening experiences a motorist can go through. They happen quickly, they are opportunistic, and it is simply impossible to police every corner 24 hours a day.

But together, we can make a difference.

✅ You can help us by keeping all valuable items out of sight in your vehicle.
✅ You can help us by reporting any suspicious behaviour immediately to 021 480 7700.
✅ You can help us by staying alert when driving, especially at traffic lights and unpredictable intersections.

On our side: We will do everything in our power to ensure we have visible policing as often as possible, to constantly monitor what is happening, and to respond swiftly when incidents occur.

Together, we can make our communities safer.
Thank you to every resident who stays vigilant and works with us. Safety is a team effort.

Cllr Angus McKenzie
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10/12/2025

Good morning everyone.

Forgive me, this is not for all but 1 or 2 here.

Just a friendly reminder — especially to the very few who believe the fastest way to solve a problem is to go running to other political parties. Please don’t forget, that same party cannot fix a single thing in this project. They end up referring the very same problems right back to us, as you can see above.

And while we’re being honest, let’s remember something else, these are the very parties who fought against this housing project from day one. They voted against it. They tried to block it. Yet today, some still want to run to them for help with the homes they never wanted you to receive. The irony is… quite something.

We remain committed to fixing issues and delivering for you, but please don’t allow a handful of individuals to drag the whole community backwards. Let’s stay focused and work together.

Cllr Angus McKenzie

09/12/2025

Today was a massive win for the people of Langa.
For years, the Special Quarters had become a hotspot for crime, social ills, and deep frustration for hardworking residents who simply wanted a safer and healthier environment for their families. It had deteriorated into a space that hurt the dignity and wellbeing of an entire community.

Today, that changed.
We demolished the Special Quarters — and with that, we removed a long-standing burden that has held this community back for far too long. The sense of relief and hope we witnessed today is something truly powerful.

A huge thank you to every single role-player who made this possible:
• The community for their courage and persistence
• The ward councillor for championing this issue
• My team and I in the Sub-Council for driving this process
• And the Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Cllr Carl Pophaim - MMC: Human Settlements, City of Cape Town for backing this intervention

This is what real service, real delivery, and real partnership looks like. Today, Langa took a big step forward — and we’re just getting started.

Cllr Angus McKenzie

09/12/2025

For years the NCC and others spread the lies — “Angus is building on a wetland… he’s taking away our recreation space… he’s removing our sports field.”

Well, today proved once again that lies have very short legs.

We handed over beautiful new houses, opened a brand-new urban park, and delivered a full soccer field for our community.

Facts. Not fiction. Progress speaks louder than lies.

Cllr Angus McKenzie
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
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09/12/2025

Uncle Cedric's House saying it like it is.

08/12/2025

Leave the word Bonteheuwel out of your mouths when it comes to smash and grab activity.

08/12/2025

You asked for it and now you’re getting it!
Bonteheuwel’s first ever Carols by Candlelight is happening! 🎶🕯️

Expect fun, dancing, shopping, singing and a whole vibe for the whole community.
📅 Sunday, 21 December
🕔 From 5pm till late

Bring the family, bring the neighbours — let’s light up Bonteheuwel together! 🌟

Cllr Angus McKenzie
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07/12/2025

07/12/2025

This is one of the most meaningful stories I’ve ever had the privilege of being part of.

A few months ago, a mother in our community was identified as a possible housing beneficiary. We worked quickly got her application in, gathered every document, every signature, every requirement. But before the process was completed, she was rushed to hospital.

While she lay in hospital, her application for a house was approved. We managed to get the paperwork signed… and just a few days later, she sadly passed away.

For more than 30 years, her greatest wish was simple:
To give her daughter the safety, security, and dignity that owning a home brings.

And even though she did not live to see it, today her daughter the rightful beneficiary of her estate finally received that home. Her mother’s dream, her lifelong hope, has been honoured.

So before rumours start, before people speak without knowing the facts, before the negativity begins… please understand the full truth of this allocation. This was not about jumping a queue or special treatment. This was about honouring a mother’s final wish a woman who waited not for herself, but to give her child a better life.

Indeed, this is one of the most meaningful allocations I have ever been able to do.
It is a reminder that behind every house, there is a human story and sometimes, a mother’s last act of love.

Cllr Angus McKenzie
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