About Us

Who we are

A group of concerned residents formed a steering committee to officially register Somerset West North as a City Improvement District (CID), also known as a Special Rates Area (SRA).

Our mission is to consistently and incrementally improve Somerset West North for all who live here.

Our values

The core values of the proposed CID company and the management body are as follows:

  1. Transparency
  2. Accountability
  3. Efficient service delivery
  4. Value-for-money

These will be met via a robust governance regime, regular member meetings, communications to the community, and transparent, competitive procurement processes.

Our goals
  • Improve public safety and security in our area
  • Maintain public areas and clean them regularly
  • Report and follow up on streetlights, potholes, water issues.
  • Address social aspects in a cooperative and environmentally sustainable manner
  • Promote improved communication with the CoCT and collaborate with existing initiatives.

The Team

Jenny Dugmore

Jenny worked primarily in the IT industry and currently owns and operates a guesthouse in Somerset West. She set up and established an international courier company in Southern Africa and started up and sold a number of tech and pharmaceutical businesses. Jenny is an exhibiting artist and potter and is active in a number of local initiatives.

Adriaan Coetzee

Adriaan has a background in banking where he managed projects and drove change initiatives. He is currently the Chief Administrator at a learning and development consultancy. Adriaan is actively involved in the local neighbourhood watch and other local initiatives where he works hard to make a positive difference.

George Schooling

A retired corporate senior manager and non-executive director, George has a commercial and financial background. He has extensive experience in strategy
development, business planning and relationship building.

Hennie Steenkamp

A qualified civil engineer, Hennie spent 28 years in the consulting engineering business. The last 14 years of which was with GIBB Consulting Engineers. Hennie is currently spending time and effort devoted to property development.

Michael Grobler

Michael is currently a Property Consultant with a background of 30 years in Financial Accounting in the manufacturing sector. Michael is a dedicated family man. In his spare time, Michael enjoys interior design, hiking, camping and making music.