DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette – E-Edition – 29 July 2026
Tien jaar gelede, in 2016, is die Laerskool Hendrik Louw-gemeenskap diep geraak deur die tragiese verlies van ’n gr.6-leerder, Krynauw Serdyn.
DistriskPos & Helderberg Gazette het voorheen oor die tragedie, wat op ’n kleinhoewe in Firlands afgespeel het, berig (“Fratsongeluk eis Strandseun”, 2 Mei 2016).
Die 12-jarige is op Vrydagmiddag 22 April 2016 tragies doodgeskok terwyl hy en ’n vriend in die reën gespeel het. Die seuns het van die motorhuis se dak op die hoenderhok gespring, maar ’n afgebreekte boomtak het op die dak en teen ’n kragdraad beland.
Albei is geskok toe hulle op die dak gespring het. Krynauw se vriend het oorleef omdat hy skoene aangehad het, terwyl Krynauw kaalvoet was. Die ongeluk het die gemeenskap diep geraak.
Hoewel ’n dekade verloop het, leef sy herinnering steeds voort in die harte van sy familie, vriende en die breër skoolgemeenskap.
Vanjaar het een van Krynauw se beste laerskoolvriende, Vincent Kruger, ’n besondere manier gevind om sy nalatenskap te eer. Kruger, wat vandag ’n onderwyser by die Laerskool Hendrik Louw is, het ’n oorspronklike dramaproduksie geskryf getiteld Waar’s Windpomp Charlie?
Die produksie is ’n aangrypende huldeblyk aan vriendskap, liefde, verlies en
FREE herinnering. Deur die oë van jong akteurs herinner die verhaal gehore daaraan dat, hoewel geliefdes nie meer fisies by ons is nie, hul invloed en die herinneringe wat hulle agterlaat vir altyd deel van ons lewe bly. Dit is ’n roerende viering van hoe Krynauw steeds voortleef in die stories, herinneringe en lewe van sy vriende.
Ná 10 jaar met toneel vereer
Die produksie word op die verhoog lewe gegee deur die talentvolle leerders van die Laerskool Hendrik Louw se Toneelgroep, wie se vertolkings die emosie en hoop van die verhaal op besonderse wyse vasvang.
Waar’s Windpomp Charlie? is Vrydagaand (24 Julie)
by die Playhouse Theatre in Somerset-Wes opgevoer en reis daarna na die Montagu-jeugtoneelfees op Saterdag 8 en
Seun se lewe s ó gevier
Sondag 9 Augustus, waar die rolverdeling met trots die Laerskool Hendrik Louw en die Helderberg-gemeenskap sal verteenwoordig.
Vir Kruger is hierdie produksie veel meer as net ’n toneelstuk. Dit is ’n huldeblyk aan ’n lewenslange vriend wie se nalatenskap steeds voortleef in almal wat die voorreg gehad het om hom te ken. Dit is ’n kragtige herinnering dat ware vriendskap nooit eindig nie en dat sommige mense, selfs lank nadat hulle weg is, vir altyd deel van ons stories bly.
Krynauw se ouers het ná die vertoning kommentaar gelewer: “Windpomp Charlie was ongelooflik spesiaal. Dankie, Vincent. Jy het jouself met hierdie toneelstuk oortref.
“Dit was vir ons as gesin besonder waardevol om al die maats en juffrou se herinneringe en ervarings van Krynauw te hoor. Ons is baie trots dat jy hom op so ’n mooi manier vereer het. Ek besef nou dat sy dood by almal ’n groot leemte gelaat het.”
Krynauw se pa, Hennie, het verder meegedeel: “ ’n Deel van ons sal altyd ontbreek. Dit was ’n diep ontroerende oomblik toe Vincent gekies het om Krynauw op so ’n persoonlike en spesiale manier te vereer. Om al daardie stories en herinneringe vanuit sy vriende se perspektiewe te hoor, het baie vir ons as gesin beteken.
“Dit het ons ontsettend trots gemaak op die jong man en lojale vriend wat Krynauw vir almal om hom was.”
Agter (van links) is Hennie en Jessie Serdyn en die teatermaker Vincent Kruger saam met lede van die toneelgroep (voor van links) Fritz Ellis, Lisa Erasmus, Lizandri Booyse, Abri Chamberlain en JC Fouche.
Wyle Krynauw Serdyn.
Questions on rehab arise
Yaseen Gaffar
Contrasting accounts have emerged surrounding the status of the Geelsloot sewage rehabilitation project, with residents and environmental advocates raising concerns over structural collapses and misaligned pipes, while the City of Cape Town maintains the primary phase of work was successfully completed as scheduled.
Concerns over project delays and structural setbacks surfaced after locals spoke directly to contract workers on site near Jakaranda Street. According to accounts shared within community forums, contractors initially made good progress, but operations hit an obstacle further downstream.
“The supervisor told me they cannot continue from Jakaranda downstream as there are structural challenges,” one resident shared, appealing to City representatives for clarification.
“The river has eroded the bank, resulting in the sewer line bending... causing ‘wonky pipes’ and some sections actually having to flow uphill.”
Residents reported that river-bank erosion had destabilised the sewer line, causing pipes to bend and misalign. As a result, sewage reportedly pools in low-lying sections, surcharging until sufficient hydraulic pressure builds up to push the effluent over the elevation barrier.
Water-quality ambassador Jamii Hamlin echoed these concerns, noting that the absence of an appointed community liaison officer (CLO) has left the community in the dark, fuelling conflicting reports about actual project progress.
Hamlin pointed out that broader environmental conditions had reduced natural water ingress. “In constrained networks
such as Geelsloot or Ou Trappies this lack of flow typically exacerbates pipe blockages and surcharging, polluting local waterways,” he said.
ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ALLEGATIONS
On enquiry, Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation, presented a starkly different account of the project’s timeline, asserting that the targeted rehabilitation work was already complete.
He said the specific works project running adjacent to the Geelsloot between Jakaranda Street and Main Road commenced on Monday 20 April and was completed without delays on Tuesday 30 June.
In this period municipal contractors replaced and rehabilitated 1 012 m of 160 mmdiameter sewer lines and 577 m of 300 mmdiameter sewer lines, Badroodien added.
Addressing community allegations regarding potential contractor corruption or tender friction, Badroodien said the municipality is completely unaware of any bribery claims or disputes and that no operational challenges were encountered with the primary contractor.
Regarding claims of “wonky pipes” and sewage flowing uphill, Badroodien clarified that the City had previously repaired a section of the river bank that was washed away during heavy rain in a prior season.
He confirmed that the repaired pipeline experienced no operational failures during the 2025-’26 financial year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026).
“The directorate is not aware of sections that are flowing uphill,” Badroodien stated, adding that Water and Sanitation teams would nevertheless inspect the area to evaluate river-bank stabilisation.
“We are yet to receive any major complaints of sewer overflows along the Geelsloot compared to previous years during the same winter period.”
Looking forward, Badroodien said the municipality is preparing a separate infrastructure intervention. The Water and Sanitation Directorate plans to advertise a new tender in January next year to pipe-crack and upsize the sewer line along Libertas Street, aimed at permanently closing the overflow into the Geelsloot sewer network.
The City has also announced that overpumping operations commenced in nearby Strand on Monday (27 July) through the end of November to facilitate cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining, scheduled for installation between mid-September and the end of this year.
ANNUALGENERALMEETING2026
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Geelsloot Park in Somerset West. Photo: Yaseen Gaffar
Debris and sand block pipes of the Geelsloot along Jakaranda Street.
Afvalhope kweek kommer
Jamey Gordon
’n Ernstige gesondheids- en veiligheidskrisis het in Macassar-gemeenskappe ontstaan weens afvalhope wat uit kanale en riviere verwyder is en op die walle agtergelaat is.
Hierdie situasie het na bewering ’n skynbare rotprobleem in Macassar Village veroorsaak en hou ernstige gesondheidsrisiko’s vir kinders en gesinne in. Inwoners het hulle tot die koerant gewend om hul misnoeë uit te spreek oor die gebrek aan optrede deur owerhede om die probleem op te los. ’n Inwoner (72), wat ’n sopkombuis in die Macassar Village-gemeenskap bestuur, het gesê hulle het ’n “ernstige probleem”. “Hulle het meer as ’n maand gelede die kanaal skoongemaak, maar die gemors net op die walle gelos, waar mense beweeg en kinders speel. Ons kan nie so aangaan nie. Daar is rotte wat tot in ons huise en beddens kom. Ons is diep bekommerd oor die inwoners, maar veral oor ons kinders,” het sy gesê.
Sy het ook vertel van kinders wat deur rotte gebyt is en selfs ’n vrou wat in die gesig gebyt is. “Ons het dalk nie weelde nie, maar skoonheid en netheid beteken alles,” het sy bygevoeg.
DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette het voorheen die Stad Kaapstad oor die rotteprobleem genader. Dit was ná die dood van ’n 61-jarige vrou in haar tuiste in die Macassar Village-informele nedersetting. Haar liggaam is vermoedelik met rotbytte aangetref, wat groot skok en kommer in die gemeenskap veroorsaak het.
Inwoners het in die lig van die tragedie hul frustrasie uitgespreek oor prob-
leme weens onwettige storting en swak afvalbestuur, wat gesondheidsrisiko’s en spanning in die gebied verhoog. Die Stad het toe bevestig dat gebied as ’n hotspot vir rotbesmetting geïdentifiseer is en deel vorm van hul moniteringsprogram.
’n Ma van Macassar Village vertel hoe haar seuntjie (4) in die hospitaal opgeneem is nadat hy glo kroniese medikasie van ’n afvalhoop ingeneem het.
Volgens haar het sy op Woensdag 8 Julie agtergekom haar kind kon nie staan nie. Sy het ander kinders wat saam met hom gespeel het genader en hulle het haar ’n sakkie met medikasie gewys wat hy vermoedelik op die afvalhoop gevind en ingeneem het.
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“Daar was geen duidelike besonderhede op die verpakking nie, maar ek het ’n suster genader wat gesê het dit kan moontlik medikasie vir suikersiekte wees,” het sy verduidelik. “Ek het onmiddellik ’n ambulans gebel, maar toe hulle lank neem, het ek uit vrees besluit om hom self na die daghospitaal te neem.
Daar is ons per ambulans na die hospitaal in Somerset-Wes vervoer, waar hy op ’n drup geplaas en behandel is.”
Die probleem steek ook kop uit by die kanaal tussen die E- en F-woonstelblokke.
Felicia Solomons van die National Coloured Congress (NCC) het gesê inwoners was aanvanklik bemoedig toe die Stad in Junie die kanale skoongemaak het. “Die optimisme het vinnig in frustrasie verander toe dit duidelik geword het dat die afval en rommel eenvoudig in groot hope agtergelaat is,” het sy gesê. Volgens die gemeenskapsaktivis Waseemah Flaendorp is dit skokkend hoe die hope nie net ’n oogseer is en sleg ruik nie, maar ook dierkarkasse, naalde, glas en geroeste plate bevat. “Kinders speel daarop en loop die risiko om siek te word of ernstig seer te kry.”
Volgens Zahid Badroodien, die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir water en sanitasie, is die afvalhope tydelik op die terrein gelaat om uit te droog voordat dit na ’n stortingsterrein vervoer kan word. “Die proses is noodsaaklik aangesien nat slik nie vervoer kan word nie. Ons verseker die gemeenskap dat daar geen begrotingsbeperkings of onnodige vertragings is nie,” het hy verduidelik.
Hy het verder gesê veiligheidsnette sal rondom die gebied aangebring word om toegang te beperk en die publiek te beskerm terwyl die materiaal uitdroog. “Ons werk ook nou saam met wykraadslede om kommunikasie met die gemeenskap te verbeter en om seker te maak dat inwoners ingelig bly oor die vordering van die skoonmaakproses,” het Badroodien bygevoeg.
Die Stad se Gesondheidsdepartement het bevestig dat hulle aktief werk om die probleem die hoof te bied.
Die kanaal soos dit voor die einde van Julie gelyk het, voordat die Stad Kaapstad met die skoonmaakwerk begin het. Foto: Jamey Gordon
Twee lyke gevind
Twee liggame is binne twee dae langs die Valsbaaikus in die Helderberg gevind.
Die eerste lyk is op Donderdag 23 Julie in Kusweg in Strand gevind. Volgens die Strand Patrol-buurtwag het hulle kort ná 10:00 ’n boodskap ontvang oor ’n man se liggaam wat uitgespoel het en deur ’n verbyganger ontdek is.
Die liggaam is na bewering by die terrein van die Stad Kaapstad se seewal-opgraderingsprojek in Kusweg gevind. ’n Woordvoerder vir die Strand-polisie het bevestig dat ’n geregtelike doodsondersoek geopen is. Die man is nog nie geïdentifiseer nie en ’n lykskouing sal gehou word om die oorsaak van sy dood vas te stel. Die volgende dag (Vrydag 24 Julie) om 08:00 is ’n tweede liggaam by Monwa-
bisi-strand aangetref. Die Macassar-polisie het ’n moordsaak geopen nadat die liggaam van ’n ongeïdentifiseerde man met ’n oop kopwond gevind is.
Tiener vas oor brand van kragboks
Barend Williams
’n Tiener is agter tralies nadat ’n kragboks in Macassar aan die brand gesteek is en inwoners vir drie dae sonder krag gelaat is.
Thembakazi Mpendukana, ’n Wes-Kaapse polisiewoordvoerder, het bevestig dat die 19-jarige ná die voorval, wat op Dinsdag 21 Julie omstreeks 02:00 in Irisweg plaasgevind het, in hegtenis geneem is.
’n Saak van opsetlike beskadiging van infrastruktuur is by die Macassarpolisiekantoor aangemeld en die verdagte het Woensdag 22 Julie in die SomersetWes-landdroshof verskyn.
Dillon Abraham, wat een huis weg van die kragboks woon, sê hy het geslaap toe hy van die brand wakker word. Nadat die brand geblus is, het sy frustrasie begin. Die
gebied was vir drie dae sonder krag, en hy moes bederfbare goedere vervang. “Ek is teleurgesteld. Hoe beweeg ons vorentoe – en dit boonop as dit ons eie mense is wat dit aan ons doen?” vra hy. Abraham verduidelik dat kinders en oumense deel is van diegene wat onder die vandalisme ly.
Wat hom verder teleurgestel het, is die elektrisiteitsverskaffer, wat hy beweer jare gelede reeds die kragboks moes vervang het. “As dit ’n ander gebied was, het Eskom dit al lankal vervang,” sê Abraham. ’n Gemeenskapsleier, Christiaan Stewart, beweer die voorval is nie ’n uitsondering nie en verskeie kragbokse in Irisweg en die Bellglen-gebied is die afgelope weke opsetlik aan die brand gesteek. Hy beweer petrol is gebruik om die brande te veroorsaak.
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Stewart het in ’n Facebook-inskrywing aangedui dat die uitbrand van kragbokse ’n groot probleem is waarmee die gemeenskap te kampe het en dat dit nie as normaal beskou behoort te word nie. Hy het verduidelik dat inwoners van Macassar bang is en eis dat owerhede dringend ingryp om die gemeenskap veiliger te maak.
DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette het navrae aan Eskom gestuur, maar hy kon teen druktyd nie ’n antwoord verskaf nie.
Kragboks lê gesmelt in Irisweg, Macassar, nadat dit met petrol aan die brand gesteek is.
Die toneel by die seewalprojek in Kusweg waar ’n man se liggaam op Donderdag 23 Julie gevind is. Foto: Barend Williams
Stealing solutions
Yaseen Gaffar
Community environmental initiatives and municipal infrastructure along the Soet River in Strand have suffered a double blow after two separate pollution control installations were targeted by criminals.
The incidents include the theft of heavy structural steel from a municipal river litter interceptor and the destruction of a community-funded waste cage, sparking frustration among locals.
The primary municipal structure, located at the intersection of Onverwacht Road and Broadway Boulevard, was designed to trap floating debris in the Soet River before it reaches the ocean. However, it has become a target for scrap metal thieves.
Reports reveal that perpetrators even chipped away reinforced concrete to steal a steel L-beam from the unit.
Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation, confirmed the ongoing challenges. “The litter interceptor was placed by the City and repeatedly vandalised between July 2025 and May 2026,” he said.
“Stolen components included litter grid wings, two steel L-beams and the top cage access gate.”
The municipality undertook a comprehensive maintenance project in May and June to replace the stolen parts. However, during the repairs, thieves struck again,
Municipal court closed
The Somerset West Municipal Court will be temporarily closed to the public at 13:00 this Friday (31 July), to allow for scheduled renovations.
The court is set to reopen and resume normal operations on Monday 3 August.
Residents are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. Payments for pre-due date traffic fines can still be made online at www.paythat.co.za, at selected Spar stores, or at any other municipal court during the
stealing a newly installed grid wing, forcing a third replacement. To deter further theft, municipal teams encased the steel components in reinforced concrete.
Less than a kilometre away, near Strand Secondary School, a second site was also vandalised. In May, the grant-funded Soet River Forum installed a litter cage to give residents a designated waste disposal area. Last week, the cage’s door was stolen, its signage burnt and the area was full of uncollected refuse.
Lisa Starr of the Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement expressed her dismay. “People try to do something nice for us and it’s not appreciated,” a passerby remarked. Starr noted that the site’s decline has worsened as local river rangers await contract renewals, leaving the area without oversight.
A community clean-up was held days later to restore the area.
closure period.
The City of Cape Town extended its apologies for any inconvenience caused, and said the public’s understanding is appreciated as these essential upgrades are carried out to improve the facility.
The Somerset West Municipal Court is located at the town hall, on the corner of Main Road and Church Street.
. For general inquiries, contact the Somerset West Municipal Court on 021 444 6935 during business hours. For court-related inquiries during the closure period, phone Charmaine Juba on 073 549 6556.
The vandalised litter interceptor along the Soet River in Strand.
plans and
with those attending it. It will take place on Thursday 10 September at Urban Voice
in Somerset West from 14:30 to 16:00, registration at 14:15. People are urged to RSVP by Tuesday 1 September on info@ masikhule.org or by WhatsApp to Léanne on 083 415 6703.
Archiving local sports
Yaseen Gaffar
The Helderberg Residents Concern Group (HRCG) has entered an exciting new phase of its youth community-sports history initiative, appointing Strand local Ghosain Baderoen as project coordinator and leader to oversee its regional expansion.
trictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 4 February).
Joining Baderoen is a distinguished panel of mentors, including Vallie, acclaimed author and journalist Julian Jansen, and UK-trained educator and writer Moeain Wentzel. Together, they will guide young researchers in uncovering and preserving these important stories.
textbooks; it’s in the stories of the people who built our local clubs,” said Baderoen
Baderoen takes on the leadership role to build on the initiative’s foundation, originally conceptualised by community worker and educator Shakoor Vallie. Launched earlier this year in collaboration with the Helderberg Youth Academy, the project aims to document the stories of local sports administrators, athletes and clubs who used sports as tools for resilience during the anti-apartheid struggle (“Helderberg youth to research local ‘Grassroots Heroes’,” Dis-
As project leader Baderoen will spearhead a targeted roll-out in the coming months, introducing the initiative to more schools and youth groups across the Helderberg. Due to growing community interest and the wealth of historical material being gathered, organisers have confirmed the project will extend into next year.
A draft preview of the commemorative book is expected by year’s end, with the final release date to follow. “We want our youth to understand that history isn’t just in
College’s new commander meets Gordon’s Bay
The initiative also serves as an educational tool, sharpening critical reading, writing and research skills among participants aged from primary school learners to young adults up to 35. Organisers highlight its potential to address literacy challenges, provide constructive alternatives to idle distractions and inspire broader educational concepts.
“By immersing young people in oral-history collection and archival research, we aim to empower them while preserving our community’s rich sports heritage,” Baderoen explained.
At the heart of the project lies a non-profit passion for Helderberg community sports. Schools, youth groups and young residents interested in participating in the next research phase are encouraged to contact the HRCG coordination team at mgbaderoen@gmail.com.
Strand local Ghosein Baderoen
Captain Zimasa Mabela hosted a meet-and-greet honouring Captain Moses Tabo with Helderberg organisations at Krystal Beach Hotel last Friday (24 July). Tabo has taken command of the South African Naval College in Gordon’s Bay. The naval college’s annual Carols by Candlelight event is a well-established and cherished local tradition.
South African Navy College commanding officer Captain Moses Tabo addresses representatives of Gordon’s Bay organisations during the gathering.
‘Courtesy will help us all’
The daily commute along the N2 highway, particularly between Gordon’s Bay and Somerset Mall, has become an exercise in extreme patience.
For months, motorists have endured the frustration of malfunctioning traffic lights at key intersections. Every few days, these intersections plunge into darkness, causing massive traffic buildups, kilometres of gridlock and a chaotic free-for-all on a major highway. What’s remarkable is the psychological shift among Helderberg drivers. Frequent outages have turned us into reluctant masters of the informal four-way stop on a dual-carriageway. Navigating these “dead” intersections requires cautious nods, aggressive creeping and silent prayers.
This is not a call for another scripted explanation from City of Cape Town departments about technical faults or cable theft. We know the reasons, but they won’t return the hours lost in traffic.
Instead, this is a plea to fellow commuters to drop the ego and treat every dark intersection as a four-way stop, regardless of vehicle size. Patience is essential, so adding 20 minutes to your journey is a practical necessity. Courtesy is equally important – letting frustrated drivers merge can make a significant difference.
If the infrastructure can’t guide us, our driving etiquette and shared survival instincts must take the lead.
An exasperated Helderberg commuter,
Taxis: Court clamps down
The Western Cape High Court handed a suspended 90-day prison sentences to the Congress of Democratic Taxi Associations (Codeta) and 23 individuals for defying court orders prohibiting intimidation and interference on key public transport routes.
The court found that Codeta and the respondents violated interim orders issued on 28 August and 10 December 2025. These orders interdicted them from interfering with public transport services, intimidating operators, or breaching operating licence conditions on specified routes and at key public transport facilities.
change and Routes 611 (Khayelitsha to Somerset West), AA20 (Khayelitsha to Somerset West CBD via Vergelegen Medical Clinic), AA21 (Khayelitsha to Sitari Village Mall), R96 (Khayelitsha to Somerset West via Somerset Mall), and R97 (Khayelitsha to Waterstone Mall and Somerset West).
The sentences are suspended for three years, provided the respondents comply with the court orders during this period. Failure to comply will result in the respondents serving the 90-day prison term.
“Every commuter deserves to travel safely, and every operator should be able to work without fear,” Sileku said. He emphasised that lasting peace requires more than court action: “It requires everyone to respect the law, support law enforcement and resolve disputes peacefully.”
The Department of Mobility will continue collaborating with law enforcement to enforce the court order, monitor affected routes and ensure commuters access to safe and reliable public transport.
The contempt ruling comes amid ongoing taxi violence in the area. Three fatal shootings occurred in Lwandle over one weekend this month, linked to the ongoing taxi-route dispute between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and Codeta (“Deadly taxi chaos erupts”, DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette, 8 July).
The ruling applies to operations at the Somerset West Public Transport Inter-
Isaac Sileku, minister for Mobility in the Western Cape, welcomed the judgment, stating it sends a strong message that the law must be respected and that commuter and operator safety remains a priority.
Provincial traffic officers have also impounded several minibus taxis operating in violation of their licence conditions on the Somerset West-Khayelitsha route. The recent violence is apparently a continuation of last year’s dispute.
Do not accept lift from three men in a white Toyota Quantum minibus
Somerset West police have issued a warning to women to avoid using a white Toyota Quantum taxi operating between Firgrove and Somerset West following two violent robberies and a sexual assault.
Warrant Officer Suzan Jantjies, spokesperson for Somerset West police, confirmed that three men are using the taxi to target women. In the first incident, on Friday 12 June at 11:30, a 52-year-old woman waiting for a minibus taxi was picked up by
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destination, they drove her to another area of Somerset West.
The men forced her to smoke drugs before robbing her of all her belongings. The woman alleges she was then sexually assaulted and managed to escape by pretending to faint. The suspects fled the scene. A case of robbery with a weapon other than a firearm has been registered.
The second incident occurred last Wednesday (22 July) when a 30-year-old woman was offered a lift to the Somerset
West taxi rank by the same suspected driver and three men. Once inside the taxi, two men in the back threatened her with a knife. They robbed her of her money, cellphone and shoes before pushing her out of the vehicle.
A bystander came to the woman’s aid. Both victims described the suspects as three coloured men.
. The police are urging anyone with information about this minibus taxi or the suspects to contact Somerset West police station on 021 850 1325.
MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku signs court documents for contempt proceedings against taxi operators who defied court orders.
GB coders test their mettle
Young residents in Gordon’s Bay are honing their problem-solving skills as Gordon’s Bay Library prepares for the continent-wide Coding4Africa Tournament.
Locals will compete against teams from 16 other City of Cape Town libraries. The Coding4Africa initiative, run by Tangible in partnership with the Leva Foundation and Nelson Mandela University, uses a unique “unplugged” approach.
Participants learn computational logic, teamwork and algorithmic thinking through hands-on, game-based activities without computers or internet. Facilitators use the Tangible Tournament App to scan codes and submit scores. Teams are divided into age categories,
with foundation-phase learners tackling problem-solving activities supported by a WhatsApp Chatbot, intermediate learners competing in strategic game challenges, and senior learners engaging in advanced computational thinking challenges. The virtual tournament runs until Tuesday 18 August. High-scoring teams may advance to the national tournament. More than 300 youths are participating across the metro. “It’s wonderful to see so many learners participating. Libraries are safe spaces where young people can have fun, make connections and broaden their skills,” said Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health.
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Computer boost
Learners of False Bay Primary School in Macassar will enhance their computer skills and grow their literacy and numeracy acumen thanks to a newly installed computer learning hub at the learning institution.
The facility was officially opened on Friday 26 June, during an event which saw the school roll out the red carpet. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was done by incoming Rotary District Governor for District 9350, Anton Lubbe, and principal Desmond Engelbrecht.
Gail Sykes, president of Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, welcomed everyone to the event, emphasising the teamwork of all involved in the project under the leadership of the club’s incoming president, Garth Gibson. He, in turn, paid tribute to all the role-players who contributed to bringing the project to fruition, including funding from the Rotary Club of Wuppertal Sud in Germany, computers donated by the St Gallen IT Cluster in Switzerland and Kerhli & Oehler, the Swiss firm who shipped the computers at cost, as well as partners and suppliers who delivered the infrastructure.
Engelbrecht thanked all involved in bringing the project to fruition, stressing that the facility will benefit the entire Macassar community, as the learners will now have the skills they need to contribute to society in future.
The computer room will help the local Rotary Club to continue and evolve its commitment to improving literacy and numeracy among local learners. Through the online CAMI programme, learners from Grade R to Grade 3 will receive structured literacy development. “This is essential as a child first needs to learn
to read before they can approach numeracy,” a statement from the club read.
“From Grade 3 onwards, Greenshoots supports numeracy, ensuring continuity as learners progress through Foundation Phase and beyond.
“The impact of this computer room will result in improved capacity and learner literacy and numeracy over time, stronger educational foundations, and ultimately better opportunities for employment and participation in society.”
Aside from the overseas sponsorships, all other aspects of the facility was completed by Rotarians, school maintenance teams and local suppliers. A wall mural will also be painted by the Interact Club of Parel Vallei High School.
School principal Desmond Engelbrecht (left) and Anton Lubbe, incoming Rotary District 9350 Governor, performed the official ribbon-cutting during the launch event.
HHH dril tot podium
Barend Williams
Met maande se oefening, perfekte uitvoering en nasionale ambisie het die Helderberg se trompoppies hul plek onder die land se elite in Roodepoort, Gauteng, bevestig.
Die Hoërskool Hottentots-Holland (HHH) en Dr. G.J. Joubert Primêre Skool (Joubies) se trompoppies het van Maandag 6 tot Saterdag 11 Julie aan die 2026Suid-Afrikaanse Trompoppie-enRasieleier-Vereniging (Samca) se nasionale kampioenskap deelgeneem.
Die Joubies het die kompetisie afgesluit as die vierde beste primêreskoolspan in die land, maar het net-net opeenvolgende podiumplekke misgeloop. Hulle was vanjaar sewende vir hul vlagdissipline en vyfde vir stafdissipline.
In die kleindril-afdeling het die Joubies se leier, Mekay Saffi-
er, die derde plek behaal, met hul sub-leiers tweede, die span sewende en hul vertoning vyfde, wat hul algehele posisie in die kleindril op vyfde geplaas het.
Die meisies van Strand het ook ’n podiumplasing in die grootdril-afdeling behaal, met die leier, Saffier, sesde en die span sowel as hul vertoning in die derde plek.
Dit volg nadat dié Strand-skool verlede jaar die derde plek by die
kompetisie in Oudtshoorn behaal het (“Trompoppies haal topdrie in SA”, DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette, 30 Julie 2025).
In die hoërskool-elite-liga het HHH se span van 41 lede die vierde plek in die grootdril-afdeling behaal, met hul leier, Taya Pettinger, wat die derde plek in die grootdril- en derde plek in die kleindril-afdeling behaal het. Die Somerset-Wes-skool het derde uit 12 hoërskole geëindig en met bronsmedaljes vir die span se algehele posisie weggestap. Dit is die vierde agtereenvolgende keer dat HHH die derde beste hoërskool-trompoppiespan in die land is nadat hulle verlede jaar bronsmedaljes in Oudtshoorn ontvang het (“Third time’s a charm for HHH”, DistriksPos & Helderberg Gazette, 6 Augustus 2025).
Met bronsmedaljes vir HHH en sterk individuele prestasies vir die Joubies het die Helderberg bewys die streek se trompoppietalent swig nie onder nasionale druk nie.
Virtual meet: Helderberg Hospice in Somerset West holds its annual meeting at 12:00 on Wednesday 19 August. This year the meeting will be held virtually, allowing
those attending to join from the comfort of their own homes.
To receive the link for virtual meeting, contact the hospice events team at eventsteam@ helderberghospice.org.za.
Vier jaar; vier keer brons: HHH se trompoppiespan het weer die derde plek by die nasionale kampioenskap behaal.
Serving Sir Lowrians
Barend Williams
Representatives of 15 organisations in Sir Lowry’s Pass met to explore how they can work together instead of duplicating efforts.
Hope & Light Community Welfare NPC hosted the event at its Centre of Hope in Somerset West last Thursday (23 July), bringing together religious groups, schools and NPOs for the first time.
“There are so many organisations in Sir Lowry’s Pass and we would like to join hands instead
of reinventing the wheel,” said Judith Hill, director of Hope & Light.
Those attending represented Sow the Seed NPO, Eagles Rising Leadership Academy, The Village Collaboration, The Bay Christian Family Welfare and Social Services, The Dwelling Place, Masikhule, Strong Schools Community Collaborative, His Ark SA, East Mountain South Africa, Sir Lowry’s Pass Primary School, 4The1 NPO, Cheaafrica, Fortified and Seeds of Hope.
“I think some people were astonished to see how many people
are actively involved in the area and how many organisations exist,” said Hill. “The event was a first step and an opportunity for people to meet and get to know the different organisations that already exist.”
Surveys conducted at the meeting revealed the diversity of experience and focus areas, ranging from relatively new to well-established. Education emerged as the dominant focus area, followed by community development and social upliftment. Nine organisations are faith-based, seven
Youth Day programme a success
The annual Youth Day Programme, hosted by Serving Our Underprivileged People (SOUP) and the Boland Islamic Council Women’s League (BICWL), was a resounding success.
Held at Dr GJ Joubert Primary School in Strand on Saturday 20 June, the event brought together youth from Atlantis, Paarl, Stellenbosch, Strand, Macassar, Sandvlei, Eerste River and Blackheath under the theme “Healthy Bodies, Strong Minds, Peaceful Souls”.
The programme aimed to educate, empower and motivate young people while promoting healthy lifestyles, leadership, teamwork, and community involvement.
The day featured interactive activities such as debates, Kahoot quizzes, rugby, netball, and team-building exercises, fostering critical thinking, healthy competition, and meaningful interaction among participants.
A highlight of the event was ER24’s participation, where representatives shared valuable insights on emergency care, safety awareness and healthy living. Practical demonstrations captivated the audience, equipping them with essential life-saving knowledge.
Health awareness was another key focus. Jenny de Oliveira and Pauline Basera from CHECK/KNOW/PREVENT delivered an engaging presentation on cancer awareness, early detection, and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. Their session empowered the youth with knowledge to positively impact their future.
Aneesa Theron inspired attendees with her powerful message of perseverance and hope, encouraging young people not to let their circumstances define their future. Her testimony reminded participants that determination and focus can lead to success, no matter the challenges.
skills-development-based, four employment-creating and two animal-welfare. None reported working in drug rehabilitation. Hill said funding remained the biggest challenge for collabora-
tion, with training and professional expertise high on the needs list. She added that the event tested the waters, and if there is interest similar gatherings will take place every six months.
The organisers expressed heartfelt gratitude to the school for providing the venue, creating a welcoming environment for all attendees.
Special thanks were also extended to Food Planet for sponsoring lunch for participants, speakers, coordinators and volunteers.
The success of the programme was made possible by the dedication of the executive committee members of SOUP and BICWL, whose hard work ensured a memorable and impactful event.
Abdullah Gabier, who served as programme director and facilitator, received special recognition for his role.
Members of BICWL and SOUP with the guest speakers.
The Hope & Light team behind the collaboration event (behind, from left) are Bronwyn Wilson (manager, CYCC), Blackie Swart (school headmaster), Niel Immelman (director). Front: Lori Ann Marx (SoulBridgeSA, counsellor), Nontokozo Mangena (deputy principal, high school), Abrameshia Daniels (principal, ECD), Judith Hill (director), Caryn Maree and Venessa Sinkfontein (PA to directors).
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Celebration warms hearts and bodies
Mandela Day was a heart-warming celebration for Masikhule and the local organisation extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in its Cast On 4 Kids initiative. “Your time, effort, skills and generosity have made a tangible difference in the lives of children in marginalised communities across the Helderberg,” said Masikhule’s Sandy Immelman. The local NPO trains women in early childhood development (ECD) and supports nearly 80 ECD centres from Sir Lowry’s Pass to Macassar and Eeste River. Cast On 4 Kids is its annual Mandela Day initiative, aimed at collecting warm items for the 2 500 children under six years old who attend these centres. On Friday 17 July, the Helderberg community came together to drop off donations or join organisation representatives in knitting and crocheting. By the afternoon, the trainer-mentors began distributing the lovingly crafted blankets and beanies to 20 ECD centres. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making a difference for the children who need it most,” said Immelman. For more information about Masikhule and their initiatives, visit www.masikhule.org. LEFT: Handcrafted beanies were on display at the event at Urban
Voice church. Photo: Sandy Immelman
Lofland Educare recipients were delighted with their warmly-gifted winter woollens.
Photo: Karen Bufé
Cycle of news may surprise
I opened the July 1995 archive expecting to find people. Instead, I found this week’s headlines written 31 years early. The Helderberg moves in circles.
Sometimes it moves clockwise: the same problems, beat for beat, three decades apart. Sometimes it moves anti-clockwise: history echoing back in the most unexpected, opposite ways.
Let me explain...
In 1995, a municipal workers’ strike in the Cape Metropolitan area left Macassar without services for two weeks. Striking workers littered the streets with rubbish, drawing shock and anger from residents.
As DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette news editor Jamey Gordon reports this week, 31 years later, the same underlying issues remain: systemic failures in municipal waste management and service delivery, with residents bearing the consequences.
Both events paint what elderly residents of Macassar usually point out: a community trapped in a three-decade cycle of inadequate waste management, where the form of the failure changes but the consequence remains painfully consistent – residents living amid rubbish, health risks and official inaction.
This is clockwise. The Helderberg giving us the exact same story, word for word. News cycles come and go, but the Helderberg also traps us in another kind of circle: the same heartbreaking stories that force the same difficult editorial decisions.
On 18 July 2011, a 23-year-old motorcyclist from Robertson was killed when his motorcycle collided with a truck at the R44/R102 intersection in Somerset West.
Then DistrictMail journalist Deliah Brinkhuis reported the story, and a page-two photo showed two covered objects: the deceased’s body, torn in two by the impact.
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IN PEN & INK
Barend Williams
Some readers accused the ’paper of insensitivity on Facebook. Then-editor Marli van Wyngaard explained the images were not published for sensationalism, but as a deliberate public safety measure to make drivers more responsible. Ombudsman George Claassen defended the decision, concluding the newspaper struck an appropriate balance between truthful reporting and sensitivity.
This echoes what intern Leevasha Reddy wrote about her time in the newsroom: that true journalistic integrity is the quiet, everyday choice to protect sources, verify facts and sometimes kill a good story to avoid harming people.
As someone who makes these decisions daily, I am guided by Claassen’s view that “it is not the duty of reporters, producers and editors to comfort consumers or protect them against cruelty; it is to give the facts”, balanced with Van Wyngaard’s reminder that “as community journalists who live in and care about the same community as our readers, sales and sensation are not what drive us to publish a shocking photo or article”.
The basin keeps giving us these moments. The same accidents. The same intersections. The same impossible choice between truth and comfort. When faced with them, I hope to summon the courage of Brinkhuis and Van Wyngaard.
Then there is anti-clockwise: when the Helderberg repeats itself in the most unexpected way.
In July 1995, it snowed in the Helderberg.
In July this year, it barely rained. Opposite extremes. Same month. Same basin. Different crisis.
While these cycles can be nerve-racking, I find myself going through the archive and appreciating it.
My favourite route to drive is down Beach Road in Gordon’s Bay, turning left onto Faure Marine Drive and overlooking the
Helderberg. It has brought me much solace in dark times.
To my surprise, I discovered that if just 25 out of 325 registered voters had opposed the construction of Faure Marine Drive in 1951, I would not have my road of reflection. The vote passed by a margin that narrow.
In the same year, locals were upset when rent in Strand’s Beach Road increased from £10 to £12,10. I wonder what they would say if they found out you couldn’t get an apartment in the same road for under £314,07 today.
Some things change. Some things stay the same. Some things swing to their opposite.
I guess we’ll have to wait for the to clock strike 12:00 in the basin again, to see if it has moved clockwise or anti-clockwise.
Rare July snowfall in 1995 gave Jana Celliers the chance to build a snowman in the Helderberg, an area where snow remains an unexpected gift.
Rubbish piled on the streets of Musica Way, Macassar during the 1995 municipal workers’ strike that left the area without services for two weeks. Photos: DistrictMail & Helderberg Gazette archive
UNIQ offering at Somerset Mall
UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has opened a new store at Somerset Mall, adding to its existing store at Waterstone Village and giving local shoppers further access to its range of quality basics and timeless fashion. Since launching in 2023, the brand has expanded to eight provinces, with several stores in the Western Cape. The Somerset Mall store, opened last Thursday (23 July) and managed by Kendra Andrews, offers a spacious shopping experience, knowledgeable staff and self-service checkouts.
Waste-to-energy recycle
The Helderberg-based GeT Metal Group and its subsidiary, GeT Alloys, have launched a groundbreaking green project, eliminating virgin fossil fuels from their aluminium melting operations.
This waste-to-energy initiative annually transforms 150 000 end-of-life tyres into 1,44 million litres of industrial fuel, addressing South Africa’s tyre waste crisis while decarbonising heavy industry.
GeT Alloys processes 350 million used cans and post-consumer
scraps into premium aluminium ingots. By adopting the circular economy model, the facility has replaced its monthly consumption of 120 000 litres of heavy fuel oil with tyre-derived fuel oil.
The fuel is produced through a thermal conversion process that also generates carbon black, used in GeT Alloys’ aluminium dross recovery, and steel wire, supplied to GeT Steel for billet production.
Andrew Bishop, director at GeT Metal Group says: “By transforming waste into a valuable input, we’ve eliminated virgin fossil fuels in our furnaces, proving heavy
industry can decouple production from fossil fuels through smart engineering.”
The initiative saves 720 tons of CO2 annually, while diverting 12 500 tyres from landfills and illegal dumps monthly. This supports SA’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations by creating a stable market for end-of-life rubber. Ebrahim Khan, director at GeT Metal Group, adds: “This model demonstrates true circular economy principles, using waste as raw material and energy. It has also created 32 jobs, driving local economic development.”
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Schmidt to delight at Pringle Proms
The Pringle Proms, hosted by Brian Berkman, will feature the Helderberg’s own Hermanus Schmidt alongside Heinrich Sutton in a celebration of European piano music at the Pringle Bay United church this Saturday (1 August).
The programme includes works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Liszt and Rachmaninoff, spanning three centuries of musical brilliance.
Schmidt, a talented pianist from Somerset West, will showcase his artistry in solo recitals and a duet with Sutton,
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SATURDAY 1 AUGUST
Somerset West: The SOMERSET WEST UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP hosts a thought-provoking talk, “The History of Religion”, at 10:00. Francis Clerke, a retired attorney and corporate lawyer currently researching for his book on science and religion, will explore the historical development of religion. The talk will be held at the Rotary Club of Somerset West, on the corner of Lourensford and Cloetenburg roads. For more information, call Rev Roux Malan on 084 679 5466 or visit swunitarians.carrd.co.
MAANDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
Strand: Die CHRISTELIKE AFHANKLIKHEIDSDIENS (CAD) nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na ’n byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en
promising an unforgettable afternoon of classical music.
The Grade 12 learner at Paul Roos Gymnasium, began teaching himself piano during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown at the age of 12. His exceptional talent led to formal studies and he is now a student of Professor Mario Nell at Stellenbosch University. Hermanus has won numerous prestigious competitions, including the Johann Vos, Atterbury National, and Hennie Joubert national piano competitions, earning multiple special awards along the way. Reflecting on his passion, he says: “Music gives me the same calm
Faganstraat, Strand. Vir navrae, bel Gerrie by 073 336 3119, of Werner by 082 826 0972.
DINSDAG 4 AUGUSTUS
Somerset-Wes: Die HELDERBERG SENIORKLUB nooi afgetredenes na hul byeenkoms by die NG kerk Helderberg. Die program begin om 09:00 met tee en verversings, gevolg deur samesang en die hoofprogram om 09:30. Die spreker is Andreas Groenewald, wat oor “Voëls” sal gesels. Die koste vir tee is R10 vir lede en R20 vir besoekers. Almal welkom. Vir navrae, bel Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST
Somerset West: The U3A HELDERBERG will host a talk by Janice Honeyman at the Dutch Reformed church Helderberg at 10:00. She will share her journey in theatre, from her school days to discovering the magic of creativity and the thrill of theatre-making. Members enter free; visitors pay R20. Phone Denise Fourie on 072 211 1173.
and happy feeling as a sunset.”
His extraordinary rise continues to inspire and he is set to captivate audiences at the Pringle Proms.
Adding a twist, the event explores the culinary tastes of these composers, with composer-inspired dishes available at Menucha Coffee & Crafts and Hanging Rock Kitchen. Menucha will serve pastries, hot chocolate and composer-themed meals from 09:00, while Hanging Rock Kitchen offers a Rachmaninoff-inspired pizza and German beers for dinner.
. Tickets are R180 via Quicket or R200 at the door.
Teater op Toer by Drama Factory
’n Nuwe samewerking tussen Leftfoot Theatre Productions en The Drama Factory bring van Woensdag 12 tot Sondag 22 Augustus ses uitstaande teaterproduksies na die Helderberg. Die reeks, bekend as Teater op Toer, sluit produksies soos Trans/Vaal, O meno o pouse, Prooi/Prey, Dubbelspel, Immortal en Seun in.
Trans/Vaal, ’n Afrikaanse dansteaterstuk deur Ignatius van Heerden, ondersoek identiteit en selfaanvaarding in die 1980’s. Dit word op 12 Augustus om 19:30 en 22 Augustus om 15:00 opgevoer. O meno o pouse, ’n skreeusnaakse kabaret, volg Bets, ’n pas afgetrede vrou wat haar drome herontdek.
Dit is op 13 Augustus om
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20:00, 15 Augustus om 15:00, 16 Augustus om 14:00 en 22 Augustus om 19:00 opgevoer. Dubbelspel ondersoek skuld en manipulasie tussen twee voormalige minnaars.
Dit is op 14 en 21 Augustus om 19:30 te sien.
Immortal, ’n eenvrouproduksie deur Penny Wolhuter, vertel die verhaal van ’n jong meisie wat die Blaaukrantz-rivierbrug-tragedie oorleef het.
18:00, 15 Augustus om 10:00 en 22 Augustus om 12:00 te sien.
Prooi/Prey bied ’n meesleurende teaterervaring oor mensehandel en orgaanhandel.
Dit word op 13 Augustus om
Dit word op 15 en 19 Augustus om 19:30 opgevoer. Seun, gebaseer op Dana Snyman se ervarings, ondersoek manlikheid en identiteit. Dit is op 23 Augustus om 16:00 te sien.
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Verdienstelike wenners
Die Amex-tennistoernooi, wat onlangs op die bane van die Strand-tennisklub plaasgevind het, het opwindende wedstryde en verdienstelike wenners opgelewer. In Afdeling A het die Strand-span die eerste plek behaal. Die spanlede was Sakkie Burger, Larize Nel, Amy Joubert en JP Joubert.
Taking a swing for Helderberg Hospice
The Helderberg Hospice Golf Day, held at the Somerset West Golf Club in June, brought together golf enthusiasts for a day of camaraderie, competition and community spirit. The event not only showcased exceptional talent on the greens but also highlighted the generosity of participants supporting a worthy cause. A precision shot by Cameron Drysdale of the Musketeers Group kept the Morkel and De Villiers Group (MDV) on their toes throughout the day. Ultimately, MDV emerged victorious, claiming the top spot during the prize-giving ceremony. The Musketeers team, comprising Jason Wright, Divan Moller, Cameron Drysdale and Stafford Harding, delivered a strong performance to secure the runner-up position after a fiercely competitive round. Adding to the excitement, Drysdale also celebrated individual success by winning one of the raffle prizes, rounding off a memorable day for the Musketeers.
Celebrating the cham-
Ook in Afdeling A het die Rekreasie-span tweede geëindig, met Lohan Lubbe, Ronel Pieterse, Megan Gibbs en Nelius Lubbe wat hul span verteenwoordig het.
In Afdeling B het Country Club 1 die oorwinning behaal. Die span het bestaan uit Michael Sutherland, Anri Schoonees, Justin Williams en Elsa Odendal.
pions: Bennie Marx, Stephen Wilsnach, Nico Ferreira, and Christo Nimb – the proud winners of the Helderberg Hospice Golf Day.
Jason Wright, Divan Moller, Cameron Drysdale and Stafford Harding – the formidable Musketeers team and runners-up of the Helderberg Hospice Golf Day.
Country Club 2 het tweede plek in Afdeling B ingeneem, met die spanlede Annerie Louw, Jean Grendon, Dylan Bowler en Mark le Roux.
SPORT
Woensdag, 29 Julie 2026
Liga trumps RU in derby
Shake up in Super Leagues
Yaseen Gaffar
Following a dramatic round of fixtures on Saturday (25 July) the stakes in local club rugby have intensified as the picture for next year’s restructured Western Province club rugby format becomes clearer.
With four home-and-away Super Leagues (A through D) set to debut, every point in these final regular-season matches carries immense weight.
Helderberg, sitting comfortably in second place on the Super League A log, has already secured their spot in the top tier for 2027. They continue their strong campaign as they prepare to host student powerhouse SU Maties under the floodlights tonight (Wednesday 29 July).
In Super League B, only the top eight teams will retain their status for 2027, while the bottom eight (positions 9–16) face relegation to Super League C. All Saints, currently on 39 points after completing their 14 league fixtures, suffered a heavy 43-21 defeat to Violets at the weekend. This result leaves them anxiously awaiting Violets’ final matches, as a drop to ninth place would mean relegation.
Macassar, guaranteed a spot in Super League B for 2027 after a dominant season, sits in second place on the log. They host Violets on Saturday (1 August), aiming to solidify their position.
Meanwhile, St George’s, languishing in
14th place, confirmed their relegation to Super League C after a 35-20 loss to Collegians. They will look to rebuild momentum when they face Kraaifontein on Saturday.
Super League C’s 2027 structure features three tiers: positions 1 to 4 remain in SLC, positions 5 to 12 move to the newly established Super League D, and positions 13 to 16 are relegated to the regional leagues.
Strand RFC secured a crucial 21-19 victory over Raithby Universals, boosting their chances of finishing in 12th place and securing a spot in Super League D. Sir Lowrians also cemented their position in the middle bracket with a 20-12 win over Delft United. They now prepare for an exciting Helderberg derby against RU on Saturday.
For Strand United, a 43-10 defeat to Kylemore confirmed their winless season and relegation to the regional league for 2027. In the regional structure, only the league winner earns automatic promotion to Super League D. Gordon’s Bay Pioneers will return to Northern League in 2027 following a key 28-0 (forfeit) victory over Excelsior, while Faure, despite a spirited effort, fell 34-17 to log leaders Blue Stars United. Faure will remain in the Northern League next season.
. Fixture for Wednesday 29 July:
– SLA: Helderberg vs Maties:
. Fixtures for Saturday 1 August:
– SLB: Macassar vs Violets, St George’s vs Kraaifontein; and
– SLC: Sir Lowrians vs Raithby
Bevan Hendricks of Strand RFC puts in big tackle on RU’s Rowland Fransman. Photos: Peter Bee
Logan Thomas goes aerial to score in the corner for Strand RFC.
Raithby Universals player Monray Jantjies powers forward with ball in hand.
Lezainne Botto dodges a tackle to keep RU’s attacking momentum alive.
