In an emergency
Don't wait — the fastest channel is a phone call. Tap any number to dial.
- Police (SAPS Stellenbosch) 021 809 5000 · 021 809 5015
- Stellenbosch Municipality Control Room (24/7) 021 808 8999 · 021 808 8890
- Law Enforcement Emergencies (WhatsApp) 079 622 4722
- Ambulance / Fire (Stellenbosch local) 021 808 8888
- Stellenbosch Provincial Hospital 021 887 0310
- Mediclinic Stellenbosch (private) 021 861 2000
For suspicious activity or municipal issues that don't need urgent response, post in your street WhatsApp group — your Primary or Backup Street Rep will pick it up. Members can find their group on the WhatsApp page.
About Paradyskloof Watch
Paradyskloof Watch is a volunteer association of residents working with SAPS, the Stellenbosch Community Police Forum, and contracted security providers to keep our suburb safe. Membership is free, open to all residents aged 18 and over, and based on the principles of non-racism, non-sexism, non-sectarianism and democracy (per clause 6.1 of our constitution).
Our area — Ward 21 — is enclosed by the R44, Blaauwklippen Road (both sides), and Paradyskloof Road (both sides), plus the surrounding farm borders. See the map below.
Our commitment
Five values guide how we operate every day.
Community
Looking out for one another.
Awareness
Seeing. Reporting. Acting.
Safety
Together we prevent crime.
Partnership
Working with SAPS, security providers & neighbours.
Accountability
Responsible. Transparent. Reliable.
Our area
Ward 21 boundaries with CCTV camera locations, security access points, parks, and key entry/exit points overlaid.
Executive Committee
Elected at the AGM/Special General Meeting on 24 March 2026 (per clause 3 of the constitution).
- Peter Adolphs Chairperson
- Wouter van den Heever Vice-Chairperson
- Vacant To be co-opted (clause 10.5)
- Vacant To be co-opted (clause 10.5)
Read the full constitution for how the committee operates and how it's elected.
How we coordinate — on WhatsApp
Day-to-day safety coordination happens on a structured set of WhatsApp groups: an Announcements group, your Street Group, an Emergency Incidents channel, and a general community chat. Once your registration is approved you'll receive personalised join links and see your Primary and Backup Street Reps.
How we're governed
Paradyskloof Watch operates under a formally adopted Constitution (adopted 24 March 2026) and reports to the Community Police Sub Forum Sector 2 and through them the Stellenbosch CPF. Other governance documents — Code of Conduct, AGM minutes, financial reports — are published in the Documents section for members.
Your privacy
We collect only what we need to verify you live in the area and to contact you about neighbourhood-watch matters. Your data is stored privately in the EU region, you can edit or delete it at any time, and we share it with no third parties beyond SAPS and contracted security providers when incidents involve your household. Read the full privacy notice for the details we keep, your POPIA rights, and how to exercise them.
Ready to join?
Registration takes a few minutes. A committee member reviews each application before activating membership — aim to hear back within a week.