Cape Town — In an extraordinary milestone for community-driven safety, Kirstenhof Crime Watch (KCW) and its chairperson Kyle Clark have been awarded two of the highest honours at the 2025 City of Cape Town Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Awards. The organisation was named Neighbourhood Watch of the Year, while Clark himself received the distinguished award for Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year.

These accolades reflect an unmatched level of dedication, innovation, and impact — both from the organisation as a whole and from its leader.

KCW Wins “Neighbourhood Watch of the Year”
The City recognised KCW as an organisation that exemplifies the core purpose of neighbourhood watches: safeguarding residents and property with excellence, integrity, and unwavering commitment.

Through strong partnerships with SAPS, City Law Enforcement, and private security partners, KCW has achieved measurable crime reduction, strengthened community resilience, and built a culture of trust and collaboration.



Their approach is rooted in a simple yet powerful belief:
• A safe community is an engaged community.
• KCW’s pioneering efforts include:
• AI-enabled surveillance
• Advanced License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera networks
• Real-time intelligence sharing through NAVIC
• An award-winning Medical Response Team providing first-aid support during emergencies

By blending technology with heart, vigilance with compassion, and leadership with service, Kirstenhof Crime Watch has redefined what community safety can look like in modern South Africa. Chairperson Kyle Clark expressed immense gratitude: “This award belongs to our volunteers, patrollers, partners, and residents. When a community stands together, incredible things happen.”

Kyle Clark Named “Neighbourhood Watch Member of the Year”
In addition to KCW’s organisational award, Chairperson Kyle Clark received top individual honours for his exceptional contribution to safety, partnership-building, and community upliftment. Clark was recognised as a member who embodies — with outstanding achievement — the true purpose of neighbourhood watches. His leadership has transformed community safety across the Southern Suburbs.

Under his guidance: Multi-agency operations have led to dozens of arrests, recoveries, and critical crime prevention interventions. Collaborative efforts with SAPS, Law Enforcement, and private security have resulted in faster responses and stronger intelligence pipelines.

Kyle Clark has demonstrated that true safety is not only the absence of crime — it is the presence of care, dignity, and community connection.

Upon receiving the award, Clark said: “I am deeply honoured. Community safety is not about titles; it’s about people. I’m grateful to serve a neighbourhood that works together, looks out for each other, and leads with compassion.”

A Historic Moment for Kirstenhof
Winning both awards cements Kirstenhof Crime Watch as one of the most forward-thinking, community-centred, and operationally effective neighbourhood watches in the city.

The dual recognition reflects the spirit of Kirstenhof: united, resilient, innovative, and committed to the wellbeing of every resident.

We are proud to announce that all Executive Committee members have been revoted into their positions for the year ahead — a true reflection of their dedication, consistency, and unwavering commitment to our community’s safety.

We also extend a warm welcome to Justin Windell, joining MANCO as our new Patrol Manager. We’re excited for the energy and value you bring to the team.

2025/2026 KCW ExCo

• Chairperson: Kyle Clark
• Vice Chairperson: Mathew Campbell
• Secretary: Karen Clark
• Treasurer: Cheryl Rautenbach
• Operations Manager: Keegan Fisher

Addition to MANCO

• Patrol Manager: Justin Windell

A massive thank you to each member for the continual effort, leadership, and passion you invest in keeping our neighbourhood safe. Your work truly makes a difference.A Special Thank You to Our Partners in *Crime Prevention*

We deeply appreciate the outstanding dedication and support from our law enforcement partners, who go above and beyond for our community. Special awards of thanks were awared to:

• Sgt AB Abrahams
• Sgt Muller
• Cst Baron
• Cst Sika
• Officer Daniels
• Officer Kapela
• Officer Mahlangu

Your commitment strengthens our efforts and helps ensure a safer environment for all.

And of course, a special thank you to Kirstenhof Primary the venue!

Here’s to the next year: bigger, better, and safer for our community.

And thank you to everyone for trusting us to help keep KCW running smoothly and efficiently.

Together, we continue to build a stronger, safer neighbourhood

What an amazing start to the week! ?? KCW is now officially a registered NPO!

This milestone has taken months of hard work and back-and-forth, but we’ve made it! ? Our next step is registration with SARS, which will allow us to issue Section 18A tax certificates for donations. We’re already working on this and hope to finalize it soon.

On top of that, we had a fantastic meeting with the tech team from Onguard (sister company of Premier Security). We’re excited to announce a partnership that introduces a virtual patrolling app – a true game changer! ??

This app allows patrollers to send out alerts from the comfort of their homes, acting as extra eyes in the neighborhood, while our dedicated teams remain on the ground. We are currently in the final testing stages and look forward to a full rollout soon!

Together, this layered approach is proving highly effective – as you may have noticed from recent crime stats, crime in our area is decreasing significantly thanks to technology + dedicated members. ??

Of course, all of this comes at a cost. If you don’t already, please consider supporting KCW with a monthly donation. Every contribution goes directly towards keeping our community safe! ?

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Thank you for your ongoing support!

Taking Kirstenhof to new heights, stronger together!

This Youth Day, Kirstenhof Crime Watch (KCW) did something a little different — instead of just talking about our future, we helped build it.

In the spirit of Ubuntu and unity, the KCW team ran a donation drive to support Where Rainbows Meet, an incredible organisation working with the youth and families of Vrygrond. And wow… the community showed up!

?? Donations poured in, including:

Non-perishable food

Warm clothing and blankets

Toiletries and hygiene packs

Baby essentials and youth care items

All of this was handed over with love and pride on Youth Day weekend — a reminder that no matter where you live, we’re all part of the same bigger picture.

“This Youth Day was about more than just remembering the past — it was about actively shaping the future. And that starts with compassion,” said KCW Chairperson Kyle Clark.

?? Where Rainbows Meet continues to provide food, education, skills training, and hope to young people facing serious challenges every day — and thanks to your help, their load is just a little lighter.

A big thank you to:

Every resident who donated

Our patrollers who helped collect and deliver

Local businesses who offered support and drop-off space