Bluff CPF

18/05/2026

🚨 CALLING ALL SPIRITUAL LEADERS 🚨

Crime, substance abuse, gender-based violence, poverty, and unemployment are devastating our communities at unprecedented levels.

The SAPS Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at mobilising spiritual leaders and faith-based organisations to become active partners in reducing crime and restoring hope in society.

We believe that spiritual leaders have a vital role to play, not only through prayer, but through practical and proactive community engagement.

🙏 Prayer is powerful.
🤝 But prayer combined with action transforms communities.

We therefore call on all pastors, imams, priests, bishops, chaplains, ministry leaders, and spiritual organisations to get involved or send a representative to be part of this important movement.

Together, we can help build safer, stronger, and more united communities.

Kind regards
Malcolm Nair
SCPF Chairperson

16/05/2026

A special ending to a Saturday evening as teamwork and community networking lead to the safe recovery of a missing autistic teenager.

SUCCESS REPORT
Date: 16 May 2026
An 18-year-old autistic boy was reported missing from the Bluff area at approximately 08:00 on Saturday morning, 16 May 2026.

Members from Fitama Protection Services Special Operations Unit, Brighton Beach Victim Friendly Unit, Brighton Beach Community, Brighton Beach CPF, Bonella CPF, and members from the CLK Group all worked hand in hand in the search for the missing boy.

Through effective networking and community involvement, information was received that the missing boy had walked from Bluff to Chesterville, where he was noticed by a concerned individual who feared for his safety.

Several phone calls were made between all relevant role players, and members immediately responded to fetch the boy. The missing boy was successfully located at approximately 19:00 hours.

The boy was found safe and has since been reunited with his family.

A big thank you to all role players involved for the excellent teamwork, communication, and networking efforts in ensuring the safe recovery of the missing boy.

16/05/2026

🚨Important Notice🚨

Emergency control and Fire lines will be offline from 6pm. Alternative numbers listed below.

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
16 MAY 2026

EMERGENCY CALL LINES TEMPORARILY OFFLINE TONIGHT FOR SYSTEM UPGRADE

EThekwini Municipality wishes to inform the public of a planned system upgrade by Fire and Emergency Control Centre, scheduled to commence at 18:00 today until the early hours of tomorrow morning.

During this upgrade period, the operation of the emergency services lines will be interrupted, resulting in temporary inaccessibility of the emergency telephone lines.

The upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to enhance system performance, reliability, and the Municipality’s overall emergency response capability.

Residents are urged to use the following alternative contact numbers for fire and emergency services during this period:

Landline numbers:

031 322 3200
031 322 3216
031 322 3217
031 322 3221
031 322 3233

Cellphone numbers:

076 223 2224
063 603 5775

Residents are encouraged to save these numbers and use them strictly during the upgrade period to ensure uninterrupted access to emergency assistance.

Emergency response teams will remain fully operational and on standby throughout the process.

The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding and cooperation as the City works to improve service delivery.

For updates, please follow the Municipality’s official communication platforms.

ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate.

16/05/2026

Crime Trends Report – March 2026

March saw a noticeable rise in overall criminal activity across Durban, with armed robbery and trespassing showing significant increases compared to February.

Key insights from this month’s report:

● Armed robbery incidents increased sharply
● Trespassing incidents rose significantly
● Evening crime activity increased again
● Patrol visibility and vehicle intelligence monitoring expanded across Blue Zones

As crime patterns continue to evolve, proactive security, visibility, and community awareness remain critical in protecting homes, businesses, and neighbourhoods.

At Blue Security, our teams continue working around the clock with increased patrols, smart surveillance technology, and rapid response strategies to help keep Durban safer.

Stay informed. Stay vigilant.

Read the full March 2026 Crime Trends Report here:
https://bluesecurity.co.za/crime-trends-report-march-2026/

16/05/2026

Excellent work ET Rapid Response

ET RAPID RESPONSE OFFICER APPREHENDS ARMED SUSPECT FOLLOWING ALLEGED BLUFF SHOOTING INCIDENT:

Date: 16 May 2026
Area: Bluff, KZN.

An ET Rapid Response officer was travelling along Tara Road during the early hours of Saturday morning when multiple gunshots were heard in the vicinity of Beach Road and Tara Road.

The member stopped on the corner of Cluver Crescent and Tara Road to assess the situation. Moments later, a blue Toyota Hilux was observed travelling south on Tara Road at a high rate of speed.

A member of the public immediately informed the ET Rapid Response officer that the driver of the blue Toyota Hilux had allegedly discharged a firearm at another vehicle, believed to be a Toyota Land Cruiser.

Acting swiftly, the ET member initiated pursuit of the suspect vehicle.

During the pursuit, the driver of the Hilux allegedly drove recklessly, travelling at excessive speeds, overtaking motorists dangerously and failing to stop at red traffic signals.

The ET member managed to catch up and intercept the suspect vehicle.

The suspect was successfully detained, handcuffed and disarmed. The firearm in his possession was secured to ensure public and officer safety.

Members of Brighton Beach SAPS arrived shortly thereafter and assumed control of the scene, with additional SAPS units and private security personnel responding. The driver of the Toyota Land Cruiser was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital for further care.

The incident remains subject to further SAPS investigation.

ET Rapid Response commends the swift actions taken by all responding role players in ensuring the safety of the public and preventing a potentially more serious outcome.

ET RAPID RESPONSE
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0861 031 111

10/05/2026

04/05/2026

Reminder to attend this meeting tonight.

📢 Public Meeting 📢

This meeting has been called because the safety of our residents is under threat.
Daytime home invasions and armed muggings are no longer isolated incidents — they are happening in our community, and they are affecting ordinary people.

We are bringing together security experts, first responders, and residents to confront this reality head-on — to understand these crimes, and to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to respond.

❗We cannot afford to be passive.
This is about awareness, preparedness, and standing together to protect our lives and our community.

03/05/2026

The Bluff CPF says crime prevention cannot rest solely on the shoulders of police, security companies, or CPF patrollers.
More here: https://www.citizen.co.za/southlands-sun/news-headlines/2026/05/03/bluff-cpf-calls-for-increased-vigilance-ahead-of-winter/

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01/05/2026

Thank you to all our members.
Day and night protecting the Bluff.

We appreciate everyone one of you for the time and sacrifice you make to help keeping the Bluff safe.

Bluff CPF

🚨 THANK YOU CPF NIGHT PATROLLERS 🚨

Early Hours. Late Nights. Relentless Commitment.
Your ongoing patrols in the early hours of the morning and late into the night are making a real difference.

⚡ Catching cable thieves on electricity poles
👀 Protecting vital infrastructure
🚔 Keeping our community safe while we sleep
🤝 Standing united against crime

We See You. We Thank You. We Support You.
Your courage and vigilance are helping keep the Bluff connected and protected.

Cllr Zoë Solomon

📢 POV:
1. cable arcing and reported by CPF at pole 3h21
2. Street Captain Melissa Welgemoed awake and reported via street group comms control group at 3h38
3. Department on scene and made safe 3h46.

❗❗If you have ever doubted the importance of street group communication or the importance of networking, may this be an encouragement and a testament to the effectiveness of community working together ❗❗

25/04/2026

Great result and thanks to everyone that assisted.

25/04/2026

Well done to all members involved!