Meerensee CPF

31/10/2026

Anglers Rod BRIDGE CLEAN-UP INITIATIVE

A heartfelt thank you to the handful of community members, the City of uMhlathuze, The Green Chapter and Vibe Online who joined us today for the Anglers Rod bridge clean-up.

As you can see from the photos and videos, the area has sadly deteriorated into an unacceptable state. Vagrants and trolley pushers are dumping their rubbish under the bridge. Our once beautiful suburb is being neglected, with rubbish and filth accumulating around the bridge area. The resulting stench and unhygienic conditions are a serious concern for our community.

Unfortunately, due to the limited community turnout, we were only able to make a small difference today. While every effort counts, this initiative requires a collective commitment from residents, local businesses and the wider community if we are going to achieve meaningful, lasting results.

We cannot do this alone!

Our next bridge clean-up is planned for the end of November, with the date to be announced.
We sincerely appeal to the residents and businesses of Meerensee to step up, get involved and support this initiative.

Let's work together to restore the pride and beauty of Meerensee.

Video and photo credit: Vibe Online

29/10/2026

Please join us this Saturday as we work together to make a difference in our community.

✅️ Bring gloves and wear closed shoes.

⚠️ For safety reasons, no children will be permitted, as there may be needles and other drug-related paraphernalia in the area.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Good afternoon residents,

Please join us for the this community clean up event!

Date: 31st of October 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: The Bridge (Angler's Rod) Meerensee.

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Regards,
Meerensee CPF

01/10/2026

Good afternoon residents,

Kindly take note of our AGM which will be held on the 04th of November 2026 at 18h00. Venue: Richards Bay Primary School (Hall).

Your attendance is important!

Regards
Meerensee CPF.

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29/09/2026

Good afternoon residents,

Please join us for the this community clean up event!

Date: 31st of October 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: The Bridge (Angler's Rod) Meerensee.

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Regards,
Meerensee CPF

24/09/2026

*Notice to Residents of Meerensee*

Good evening,

At our recent Committee meeting, the matter of patrollers was raised.

Currently, only a very small number of individuals are actively patrolling, and it is often the same dedicated few who continue to serve.

As a result, our team is stretched extremely thin, yet expectations remain high. This situation is deeply frustrating for those who sacrifice rest and family time, while also enduring negative and discouraging remarks from residents. It is important to understand that the CPF cannot manage the safety of the entire Meerensee community alone.

Active involvement from residents is essential. We therefore urge you to take responsibility by arranging patrols among yourselves and forming street groups to share the workload. Should you wish to become an active patroller or responder, you are welcome to contact Mel directly.

Without broader community participation, the CPF will not be able to continue in its current capacity, as our limited team is facing burnout. We appeal to you, the residents, to do your part while we continue to do ours.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,
Meerensee CPF

30/08/2026

Good evening residents,

Please avoid putting your bins out at night before collection day. Unfortunately, this attracts trolley pushers and vagrants, which increases the risk of house break-ins and bin theft.

When patrollers encounter these individuals, they often claim to be “bin diggers,” making it difficult to take action. Once patrols move on, break-ins tend to occur. This situation is making crime control more challenging, and our call-outs on Sunday evenings and early mornings have doubled.

We ask all residents to consider the safety of the community, as well as the fact that patrollers and responders are volunteering their time and covering costs from their own pockets. Your cooperation will help us keep crime under control.

Regards
Meerensee CPF

28/08/2026

Good afternoon residents,

Please share this post. If you would like any further information, kindly contact Mel at 082 558 4275.

Regards,
Meerensee CPF

31/07/2026

Good morning residents,

Due to unforseen circumstances, we have to cancel our 2nd Annual Golf Day which should have taken place on the 19th of September 2026. We do apologize for the inconvenience caused.

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Regards
Meerensee CPF

27/06/2026

Dear Residents,

*Meerensee Clean Up:*
Date: Sat, 4 July
Time: 08h00
Meet: Stallions Pub, behind Spar
Refreshments will be served🌿

Hope to see you there! Don't forget to bring your gloves.

Please share this post as we have had many requests for this clean up from the residents of Meerensee.

11/06/2026

Good evening residents,

Tonight, our responders participated in a training session hosted by the Durban Drug Unit, focusing on current drug trends and indicators. This training was crucial in educating our team about the growing issue of substance abuse, which is rapidly evolving into a pandemic.

In Richards Bay, he**in, methcathinone khat (cat), and ma*****na are commonly used substances. Alarmingly, we were informed that children are experimenting with khat, prompting us to urge parents to engage with their children, monitor their associations, and verify their whereabouts.

Dealers are targeting vulnerable individuals, and it is imperative that parents report suspicious activity to prevent further devastation.

The CPF would like to thank the Durban Drug Unit and Baywolf Security for their contributions to tonight's training. We appreciate our responders' dedication to maintaining safety in Meerensee.

Regards,
Meerensee CPF