Jeuggeniet sportdag in Cloetesville
Netbal-,sokker- en rugbyspelers vandie Hoërskool Cloetesville en dieplaaslike Ou Apostoliesekerkhet op Jeugdag (Dinsdag16Junie) by die Cloetesville-sportterrein kragte gemeet.Die pretdag, watdeur wyk 17 se wykskomitee aangebied is,het groot opwindingopgelewer.Aldie deelnemersvan die onderskeie sportkodes hetdie dagsaam geniet. Foto’s: Yaël Malgas
In Idasvallei het die jongspan Dinsdagoggend vroeg by die parkie in Newmanstraat byeengekom waar CharltonDavids, ’n jeugleier in diegemeenskap, met die kinders gesels het.
By die Breughel-teaterinCloetesville hetjongmense en diegenewat jonkvan gees is, Jeugdag en verjaarsdagviering gehou. Die geleentheidhet gesorg vir twee keer die pret waar kindersvan die gemeenskap saam metdie StellSorg-span dié organisasie se 110de verjaarsdaggevier het.Die kleinspan is bederfmet warm sopenverjaarsdag-kolwynties
Dogterinspireer kinderinsameling
Mauricia Petersen
Dithet met’neenvoudigedaadvan vriendelikheid begin.
ToeIsabellaTitus (11) op haar gr.5skoolkamp haar toiletwareaan ’n maatjieskenk watniks gehad hetnie, kon haar ma,Janine Bantam-Titus,nie net toekyknie.
Hoewel sy en Isabellakorttevore nog ’n woordjie gehad het oor haar nalatigheid om die toiletwareagter te laat, het daardieoomblik alles verander
“Ek het vir ’n paar minute netnahaar gestaar,”sêJanine. “My 11-jarige dogter het my herinnerdat onsdikwels so behep is metons eie tekortkomingedat ons vergeet om dankbaarteweesenuit te reik na dié watnie so bevoorregisnie.”
Uit daardievonk is Janine se Sanitêre Produkte &ToiletwareInsameling gebore –’ninisiatief wat reedslewens raak en ’n gemeenskap saamtrek om kinders se waardigheid te herstel
Janine se pad na hierdie roeping was nie sonder pynnie. Fase 3baarmoederkanker is twee jaar gelede by haar gediagnoseer –woorde wat soos ’n doodsvonnis gevoel het.
“Die woord ‘kanker’ hetmytot stilstand gebring.Myeerste gedagte was my kinders, veralgeestelik. Maar ek prys Godvir die ondersteuning van vriende, familie en kollegas.Daar was dae van swaarkry, maar ek is nie doodnie. Ek haal asem, beweeg, ervaar dielewe.”
Haar ma (78) wasveralbly om haar dogter weer vol energie te sien.Dit is dié energie wat Janine nougebruik in haar jongsteroeping–omandertedien
Die besluitomhaarpos as aptekerassistent te verlaat, het al lankgekarring Sy het haarself altyd tothaarwerk oorgegee –haar middagetes by die werk geëet, vroeg gekom en laat gegaan. Mettertyd het die vervulling begin wegsak.
“Op die dag wat ek bedank het, hetek in frustrasie na Goduitgeroep: ‘Wat nou? Watmoetekdoen?’ En ek kon duidelik hoor, ‘gaan’! Ek het my foongegryp, my bedanking getikendit gestuur.Vanaf daardie oomblik het ek ’n bonatuurlike vredeervaar,” vertel Janine
en kinders bereik
Dieplanisomvoorskole virdie Junie-eksamen sluitnog meer oorhandigings te doen. “Die gesiggiesvan kindertjies wat vir dieeerstekeerhul eiewaslappie en tandeborsel ontvang... ditskep ’n ‘knop-in-die-keel’-oomblik,”sê Janine sagkens.“Ditlaatmyvra: watter reghet onsomontevrede te wees oordit wat onsnie hetnie?”
Donasiesstroomin, selfs van mense wat nieveelkan bekostignie,maartog ’n paaritems bydra. Virdie kinders beteken ditdat daarvreemdelinge is wat omgee.Janine se broer hetplakkate ontwerp wat wyd op sosialemedia-platforms gedeelword. En Janine se boodskap aan diegemeenskap is eenvoudig: “Alleen kan onsnie,maarsaam kan ons’n hengse verskilmaak.”
. Kontak Janine op WhatsApp by 0784985106 virnog inligtingofomteskenk
Haar dogter, Isabella (11), hetJanine Bantam-Titus geïnspireer om ’n toiletware-insameling vir kinders te begin.
‘Portchie’vir altydonthou
Die Stellenbosse kunstenaar JanHendrik Viljoen, alombekendas“Portchie”, is die afgelopeVrydagoggend (12 Junie) in die ouderdomvan 62 oorlede. Die nuusvan sy afsterweisopdie gewilde kunstenaar se Facebookblad gedeel. “Dismet ’n diepe hartseer dat ons die afsterwe van ons geliefde broer, mentor en vriend deel,” lui die inskywing “Hy het ontelbare lewensaangeraak deur sy geloof, sy kuns, sy vriendelikheid, sy wysheid,ensyonwrikbare passie vir die lewe. Sy nalatenskapsal voortleef in die harte van almal wathom geken het en in die skoonheidwat hy na die wêreld gebring het.”
wie se kleurvolle, lewendige en vreugdevolle kuns sinoniem geword het met dieStellenbosch-kunswêreld en hom erkenning reg oor Suid-Afrikaenreg oor die wêreld besorg het,” lui die verklaring.
“Deur sy kreatiwiteit, passie en unieke gees het hy tallose lewens aangeraak en ’n onuitwisbare merk op onsgemeenskappe gelaat.”
Die Stellenbosse burgemeester, Jeremy Fasser, het bygevoeg: “Benewens sy artistieke talent, was Portchie bekend vir die warmte, energie en positiwiteit wat hy aan almal rondom hom gebring het. Sy bydrae tot die kulturelestruktuur van Stellenbosch en die impak wat hy op soveel mense gehad het, sal vir jare onthou
UnblockyourIDnow
Citizens whose identity documentswere blocked before November 2022 have until Friday 10 Julytovisit aHome Affairs office or risk having their ID numbers permanently cancelled.
Anationwide campaign by theDepartment of Home Affairs aims to helppersons resolve their blocked IDs and ensure theintegrityofthe National Population Register. More than twomillion identity numbers are blocked.Affected individuals must visit Home Affairs to submit written and oral representations.
Applicantsmust supply supporting documentation where available, likebirth certificates, clinic cards or confirmation of birth, and so forth.
.Visitwww.dha.gov.zaformoreinformation.
Register now for elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is calling on youngSouth Africans to exercisetheir democratic right by registering to vote in the 2026 municipal elections.
Registration weekendtakes placethis weekend(Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June), with votingstations across the country open from 08:00 to 17:00 on bothdays. Theappeal comes during Youth Month, which commemorates the young South Africans who stood against inequalityand racial discrimination duringthe Soweto uprising in 1976.
All citizens aged16years andolder (you can howeveronly vote fromage 18) are encouraged to registerifitistheir first time, or to re-registeriftheir place of ordinary residence has changed. Forlocal government elections, voters must register where they live and can only casttheir ballots at thevotingstation where they are registered WesternCape IECelectoralofficer Michael Hendrickse said SouthAfrica’s democracy was built on the courage and participation of its people.
“Today’s youth inherit that legacyas wellasthe responsibility to protectand strengthenit. So go online or makeyour waytoour voting stations on registration weekend. You count, your voice counts, so place your opinioninthe ballot to makea difference,” Hendrikckse said.
In addition to theregistration weekend, citizenscan register or re-register online at www.elections.org.za or at local IEC offices. .Tocheckregistrationdetails,citizenscanvisit www.elections.org.za,SMStheirIDnumberto 32810,callthecallcentreat0800118000during officehours,orcheckattheirvotingstation duringregistrationweekend.Onlythosewho haveupdatedtheiraddresscanbecertainthey willvoteatthecorrectvotingstation.
Paediatricnursetellsstory
Yaël Malgas
For more than threedecadesStellenboschpaediatric nurse Lucille Jason hasdedicatedherself to herspecial calling, somethingshe would do over again ifgiventhe chance.
The56-year-old loves children,so paediatrics is anatural fit. Moreover, nursing as aprofessionprovides much scope for knowledge andskills enhancement, she says.
“There is agreat demandfor nurses andthe diversecareer paths available withinthe field. My desireistohelp others,tomakea differenceinpeople’s lives by contributing to their well-being.”
Jason wasspeaking on the wake of Nurses’ Day, celebrated annually on 12May,the birthdayofthe illustrious founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale.
ForJason,the day allowsher andher colleagues to celebrate whatisoften a thanklessjob, whatever its virtues, when each nurseisrecognised for his or her role. “It’sa day we arehonoured for ourhard work andthe commitmentwe as nurses exhibit daily. We need to be valued forthe magnificent part we play in each patient’s life.”
In theprofession for33years, Jason admits thereare difficult days.
“Every situation andevery dayisdifferent. The support from colleagues gives me the strength andcourage in challengingmoments.Personally, Ifeel my purposeistomake adifferenceinother people’s lives,”she relates,
“Being apatient or being in ahospital can be quite frightening,sobeing there for patients,helping them throughsuch times bringssomeease to their minds
andcomfortsthem.”
Jasonadmits taking careofothersat their most vulnerable is adauntingtask. Moreover, it is inevitable pursuing such arolewillhave formative andother lasting effects on those taking it on
INTERPERSONALSKILLS
In Jason’scase nursing hasdeepened her understanding of andcompassion for others. It has also taught hertocommunicate effectivelywith people from all walksoflife. “My interpersonalskills have grown, as hasmyability to advocate formypatients.”
She believes being agoodcarer also means looking after oneself. “I try to maintain ahealthy lifestyle by having abalanced diet, staying hydratedand getting enoughsleep. In my free time I relax by reading books.”
On her off day Jasoncan be found
spendingquality time with her family.
For her, Sunday braais with her loved ones,mother-daughter daysand date nights with herhusband are a“must”.
IMPROVECOMMUNICATION
“People think nursing is just about bedside care,thatweare there to carry bedpansfor those whocan’t help themselves. People think nursing involves only direct care,which overlooks the criticalrole nurses play.”
According to Jasonthe biggest misconception is thatnursessimply follow doctors’ orders, thattheydon’t have the capacityfor critical thinking
“Little do theyknow, we actasadvocates for ourpatients,” shepointsout “A patientrecently told me he respected the work nurses do because he sawjust howmuchgoesinto what theydo, the real workthattakesplace behindthe scenes.”
If given the opportunitytochangethe public healthcaresysteminany way,she would improve communication between the healthcaresystemand patients.
“Ifwestrengthen communication, patients will have an even better understanding of their condition andthe importance of adheringtotreatment plans,” Jason relates.
“I would like even more worktobe doneineducating the publiconprevention, so fewer people would need hospitalisation andbeinbetter health.”
Butifone doesend up in the care of nurses,Jason believes a“thank you” goes alongway towardsmakingnurses feel special,not just on Nurses’Day but everyday
“IfI lookbackfromthe beginning to whereI am nowI canjustsay, ‘Thank you,God.’”
Nursepractitioner LucilleJason from Stellenbosch
Safety first at Eikestad Mall
As part of standardsafetyprocedures, as required by the OccupationalHealth& Safety Act, amandatory evacuation drillwas carriedout at EikestadMalllast Wednesday(10 June). According to centre management,evacuation procedures arecarriedout at the mall regularlytoensure thehigheststandardsofoperational safety and crisis preparedness. “The safety of ourcustomers, tenants, staff and thegeneral public areofthe utmost importance, and today’sevacuation drill wasstandardprocedure andnocausefor alarm. Theevacuation drillwas conducted effectivelyand allprocesses were appropriatelyfollowed. Thankyou to our clients and partners responsiblefor carryingout the drill,which included theFireDepartment,police, EmergencyServices, LawEnforcement, Traffic, DisasterManagementand FidelitySecurity, forensuring the exercisewas asuccess,”saidAndréWilliams, generalmanageratEikestad Mall.
Honde-eenheid gouer in Eikestad
Yaël Malgas
Die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteitse beplande honde-eenheidmoet vinniger op die been kom as watdie munisipaliteit aanvanklik beplan het, dus moes ’n alternatieweplekvir die fasiliteitgevind word.
Die sogenaamde K9-eenheid is ’n gesamentlike projek wat munisipaliteite saam metdie Wes-Kaapse departement van polisie-oorsig en gemeenskapsveiligheidbehartig.
Die eenhede is reeds in dieSwartland, Overberg en in die Tuinroete gevestig In Maarthet die Stellenbosch-munisipaliteit in beginsel goedkeuring gegee om dié honde-eenheidop’ngedeelte van die Mountain Breeze-woonwapark te akkommodeer(“Stellenbosch kry eie K9-eenheid,” Eikestadnuus,23April).
Die munisipale bestuurder, Geraldine Mettler, het egter op Woensdag 27 Mei op die jongste raadsvergadering verduidelik dieeerstehondevir die eenheid kan reedsinAugustus in dieEikestad aankom.
’n Alternatieweligging vir dieeenheid se huisvesting-enopleidingsfasiliteit moesgevind word aangesiendie nodige infrastruktuur by die woonwapark gebou sou moes word. Hondehokke,’nkantoor en opleidingsgebied vir honde vandie taktiese reaksiespan asook dienshonde sal gebou moet word. Benewens misdaadbekamping word die opgeleide honde veralook gebruik om
vermiste mense te help opspoorsowelas tydens teenstroping-optredes
Na afloop van ’n terreinbesoek het amptenare van die munisipaliteit PapplaasinDevonvallei as ’n alternatiewe geskikte plek vir die moontlike stigting van die K9-eenheid aangewys. Hierdie perseelisvoorheen deur wetstoepassers as diereskuiling gebruik.
“Onshet reeds geld vandie provinsiale regeringontvangvir die inrig vandie fasiliteit; dit is reeds in die Staatskoerantaangekondig,” het Mettler verduidelik.
Hondesal hier grootgemaakenvir verskeie munisipaliteite se honde-eenhede opgelei word.
Raadslid Marius vanStade (Good) het gesêdie moontlike skuif is kommerwekkend omdat die plaaslike gemeenskap nie in kennis gestel is nie.
“Diemense moetweet wataangaan en moet geraadpleeg word. Ons [as munisipaliteit] moet oopendeursigtig wees sodat die gemeenskapwerklik weet waarmee onsbesig is en watons voornemens is,”meen VanStade.
Die regerende party (DA) het egter teruggekapindie lig van verledemaand se besluitomdie projek in beginsel goed te keur. Dieprojek moet nou’nopenbaredeelnameprosesondergaan
Dieopleiding van die honde en diegene wathulle hanteer sal deur die Genesis K9 Groupgedoenword. Dié maatskappy wasdie enigste bieër vir die tender.
Opleidingsal na verwagting Maandag 31Augustus van stapel gestuurword.
Dorpskalender |Towncalendar
DONDERDAG18JUNIE
Stellenbosch: Die jaarlikse Winterfees vandie DROSTDY-TEATER vindelkedag totWoensdag 24Junie plaas. Gastekan uitsien na uitstaande vertonings, plus die snoesigekaggelindie Upstage Lounge, en tuisgemaakte etes. Vankomedie en musiektot stories deur die land se beste storievertellers –daar is iets vir almal op die feesprogram. Kaartjies vir al die vertonings is aanlyn deur Webtickets te koop.Besoek www.drostdyteater.co.zavir die volledigeprogram.
Stellenbosch: VISITSTELLENBOSCH and the Animal WelfareSocietyStellenboschhosts StellenboschCares: Warm Hearts, Full Bowls,a collection drivetoensurevulnerableanimalsstaywarmand fed. It collects blankets, pet food, treats andtoys. Locals areinvited to join this act ofcompassion. Drop donations off at the Visit Stellenboschoffice,Church Street until Tuesday30June
Stellenbosch: TheArt of Origin Stellenbosch Exhibition is currentlyonatthe PJOLIVIERART CENTRE in Blom Road. Come and experiencethe creativity, talent and uniqueperspectives that make Stellenboschaninspiring place. ArtofOrigin Stellenboschhas brought together artistsofall ages and backgrounds in acelebration of the stories, places, people, and moments that shapethe destination. Sixty-plus worksare part of the exhibition that runs until Thursday25June.The winnerwillbe announced today(Thursday18June)
Stellenbosch: CoreFIBRE (MemoryResides Here) is currentlyonexhibition at GALLERYUNIVERSITY STELLENBOSCH until Saturday11July. Themultifacetedand thought-provoking exhibition features the work of Elizabeth Miller-Vermeulen. This is her seventh solo exhibition, whichexplores concepts of memoryand materialitythrough amultidisciplinary practice that includes drawing, painting and assemblage. Admission is free and the museum operates from 09:00 to 16:00 from TuesdaytoFriday, and from 10:00 to 14:00 on Saturday.
FRIDAY19JUNE
Stellenbosch: Baked Shakespeare’spsychedelic, award-winningtakeon Romeo and Juliet is on at the DAISYJONESBAR at Summerhillestate. It features electric chemistry, outrageous musical numbers and epic swordfights. Doors open at 17:00and the showstarts at 20:00.Tickets rangefromR150 to R200 and canbebooked online throughQuicket. Tablebookingsare essential on 064968 2015. SATERDAG20JUNIE
se kenmerkende tradisionele geureenontspanne gasvryheid voorgesit word.Die kosteisR395 per persoon. Besprekingsisnoodsaaklik; bespreek jou plekby021 8832565 of info@middelvlei.co.za
WOENSDAG24JUNIE
Jamestown: Komkuiersaam by Babbel &Breien laat die breipenne klap om Jamestownsekinders en bejaardes warm te hou. Die groep komelkeWoensdagvan 10:00 tot11:00 by die JAMESTOWN-BIBLIOTEEK byeen.Beginners leer blokkies brei en dié watkan, breimusseenserpe.Wol en breipenne word verskaf. Kontak diebiblioteek by 021808 8373 of 021 8088372vir nog inligting.
THURSDAY25JUNE
SOMERSETWEST: Raiseyour glasstothe winemakers behindgreat winesatthe WINESOCIETY eventatMagnolia SocialDining LoungeatErinvale Hotel &Spa from 18:30 to 22:00. Enjoya tasting of up to 10 winespairedwitha newmenuatR495per person.Book at www.erinvale.everygift.co.za
FRIDAY3JULY
Stellenbosch: TheStellenboschInternational ChamberMusicFestivalatthe STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITYCONSERVATORY features11South Africanpremières,world-classmusicians and orchestral finales. Thefestivalruns until Sunday12July. Bookingsand programmeatwww.sicmf.co.za
Stellenbosch: Mushroom lovers canexperience aday of learning andforaging forwildmushrooms in the forests of DELHEIMWINEESTATE with an expertguide.The forestsare home to over 20 speciesofwildmushrooms. Foraging sessions will be heldfrom09:30 to 13:30 on Friday3and Saturday 4 July, with newand experienced mushroom foragers welcome to collect theirmushrooms. Thecostis R550per person.Book on bookings@delheim.com or 021 888 4600.Limited spaceavailable
SATURDAY4JULY
Stellenbosch: Thepopular Rumours of Fleetwood Mac tributeshowreturns to ASARAWINEESTATE &HOTEL by popular demand. Theshowcentres on the popular’70sand ’80s rock group’s most successfulalbum, Rumours (1977), whichspent 31 weeksat the topofthe Billboardcharts. It remains acandid songwriting triumph that cementedFleetwood Mac’s status as one of the greatest bands of all time. Featuring afullbandmadeupofsome of Cape Town’stop musicians, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac takesthe audience intoanaudio landscape filled
‘Dis hoog tyd’ –geejouself bietjie
Die2026- ToyotaStellenbosch Woordfees-program metdie tema Dis hoog tyd! is verlede Donderdag (11 Junie) tydens ’n voorskougeleentheidby die Asara-wynlandgoed bekend gestel.
“Tyd is ’n skaars kommoditeit,”sêSaartjie Botha, die direkteur van die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, oor die keuse vandie feestema. “Daarom is dit hoog tyd om in die kunste te belê deur jouself die tyd te gunomnuweherinneringesaam metvriende en familie, selfs vreemdelinge, te maak terwyl jy jou aan die wonderwêreld van die kunste oopstel –’n wêreld waar oomblikke momentum bou, begin vloei en uiteindelik energie oor jou laat spoel, wat tyd ophef.”
AmandaStrydomse70steverjaardagwordvanjaarasdeelvan dieToyotaMusiekfeesgevier.
Klavier-extravaganza III. Die ToyotaMusiekfees bied ook weer opelugkonserte, jazz en verjaardagvieringe vir AmandaStrydom (70) en Anton Goosen (80). Die Spier-toneel-program bied 51 teaterstukke,van debuutwerketot bekende hervertonings, komedie en kabaret.Die filmfees bied 17 speelflieks en nege kortflieks aan, met baie gratis vertonings. Die leefstyl-program sluit 13 kookboek-demonstrasies met bekende sjefsin. Die diskoersprogram behandel aktuele kwessies soos politiek, gesondheid en finansies, terwyldie WOW-fees skoolgemeenskappe deur taal-enkultuurprojekte bemagtig.
Die meesteaanbiedings is bekostigbaar, met baie gratis geleenthede.
Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees vind van 3tot 11 Oktober plaas. Met meer as 444 items op die grootste kunstefeesprogram in die land, is die oorvloedvan produksies ’n waardevolle noodsaaklikheid in ’n kunstelandskap wat onder groot druk verkeer. Die fees bied vanjaar ’n uitgebreide en opwindende program oor verskeie kunstevelde. Die EasyEquities-skrywersfees, saamgestel deur die digter BibiSlippers, behels meer as 50 aanbiedings oor onderwerpe van rugby tot die Karoo, met vyf boekklubs, ’n eerste fiksiefees en ’n reeks “Skrywers oor skrywers”-onderhoude.
Die feesdigter Tom Dreyer,wat onlangs metdie Hertzogprys bekroon is, maak ook digkuns vir alle feesgangers toeganklik
Die klassieke-musiek-program bevat meer as 40 produksies, insluitend die wêreldpremière van Hendrik Hofmeyrse eerste klavierkwartet, asook die gewilde
Daar is hulp om deur diegroot programlys te werk –die volle feesprogram is aanlyn beskikbaar om af te laai, maar die gratis gedrukte feesgidsisenbly ’n waardevolle handleiding om jou idealefeeslys saam te stel.
Vanjaar is Aramex weer die fees se voete en hande om dit by jou uit te kry.Registreer by woordfees.co.za en dit word by jou deur afgelewer.
Kaartjieverkopeopenvandag (Donderdag 18 Junie) vir die publiek en is reeds oop vir lede van die ToyotaStellenbosch Woordfees-lojaliteitsprogram.
“Met 15 wekeomtebeplan is ditnou die tydom’nfeesgids nader te trekenaan ’n uniekefeeservaring te begin beplan. Daar is ietsvir almal, met uitstaande werk van ons voorstekunstenaars,” sê Botha. .KaartjiesisbyQuickettekoop.Houdiefeesse platformsdopvirnuus.
Meisies mik nou
virBoland-span
YaëlMalgas
Drie van die Laerskool Rietenbosch se top-krieketspelers maak gereed om aan die Boland T20-toernooi deelteneem en glohierdie is slegs diebegin van hul krieketloopbane.
Die gr.7-leerders Shailo Fritz en Thatim Carstens en hulspanmaatMary-Jean February (gr. 6) is in Mei vir die Overberg Eaglesseo.13-meisieskrieketspan gekies. Dié drie het verlede naweekhul eerste oefening saam met die resvan die o.13-hardebalspan by Paul Roos Gimnasium gehad Volgens hul afrigter, Jordan-Leigh Februarie,het dit ’n rukkie geneem om die belangstelling in krieket,veral onderdie meisies, aan te wakker. Nou getuigdié drie se opname in die OverbergEaglesvan hul harde werkenpassie vir die spel.
“My grootste strewe is om ’n liefde vir krieket by dieskool te ontwikkel. Met tyd het die program gegroeienhulle hetaanhou opdaag.Dit wasbelangrik vir my om die oefeninge prettig te hou.Ek hoopdat die skool weer welbekend vir krieket sal wees,”sêFebruarie, wat self as leerderby Rietenbosch die o.13-span gelei het. Shailo en Mary-Jean speel reeds sedert gr.3 krieket en Thatim, oorspronklik van die Weskus, sê haarpassie vir die spel is in Vredenburg aangewakker toesymet maats gespeelhet.
Nou boul Shailo saammet die bestes. Haar gunsteling-geluid is om die paatljies vanhaar teenstanders te hoor spartel. Mary-Jean geniet veral die boulwerk.In haar beste vertoninghet sy 3/11 in vier kolfbeurte teen Pieter Langeveldt Primêr geneem.
Thatim se handevat vas en die paatljiewagter verduidelik dié posisie is een wat fokusenkonsentrasie verg.
Wanneer Thatimnie agter die paaltjies
Die Laerskool Rietenboschistrots op drie vansy krieketspelers watvir die Overberg Eagles se T20span gekies is. Die spelersis, vanlinks, Mary-Jean February, Thatium Carsten en Shailo Fritz. Saam met hulle is hul krieketafrigter, Jordan-Leigh Februarie,Irvin vanKerwel(skoolhoof), en Ruzaiq Patel (krieket-koöordineerder). Foto:YaëlMalgas
is nie, geniet sy dit om te kolf. Die skoolsekrieketprogram begin op mini-krieketvlak, metdie jongste spelers wat in die o.7-span speel en hardebalkrieket wat vanaf o.11volg.Een vandie skool se onlangse hoogtepunte was toe Andringo Fransverlede jaar gekiesisom aan ’n kriekettoer in Dubaideelteneem. Mary-Jean, Thatium en Shailo sê hulal drie werk om eendagdie groenengoud aan te trekenvir die Proteasuit te draf. “Ek wil my familie,span en skool trots maak metmykrieket-prestasies,”sêThatium. Sy dra haar oorlede oom, Reagan Thys,sewoorde saam methaar: “Chase your dreams no matter what.. .yourhard work andsuccess canmakethe world a better place.”
. Ondersteundié toekomstige Proteassetoer deur ’n donasiebyhul BackaBuddy-veldtog, “FromRietenbosch to 2026 Boland T20”,te maak. Dié donasiessal help om hulreiskoste, oefenklinieke, maaltye, toernooigelde en klere virdie toernooi in Augustus te dek.
Perfect roundfor BlueStars
TasminCupido
Ten-out-of-ten and ashaveaway from gleaning maximum points from their outings
This was the outcome of the first-round of games for BlueStars United, after they delivered yet another clinical performance in their matchagainst ExcelsioratCloetsville Sports GroundonSaturday(13 June) The visitors recorded a7-43 victory over their neighbours from Stellenboschinthe NorthernLeague of the Western Province Rugby Football Union.
The triumph means the Klapmutsclub finished the round of matches undefeated and at thetop of the log with49points having gained abonus-point victory from all theirmatches expect one.The local team’s firstand second teams are unbeaten –aremarkable feat for the team looking to join SuperLeague Cnext season
Proudchairperson JC Anthony attributed the success to the game plan, discipline, dedication,teamwork and hard work delivered on and off the field.
“I urgethe players to build on this discipline, excellentplay and the winning culture,” he said. “Stay humble, work hard and support each other as one club and one family. The season is still long,but the foundation that has beenlaid shows that we are on the right path.”
In otherNorthernLeague matches, Faure stopped an onslaught from Cloetesville,who still remain winlessthis season, claiming a26-40 victory at the Nietvoorbij Sports Ground, while both Blakes and Stellenbosch-Coronatiosnclaimed narrowbut important wins in their matches against Fisantekraal (35-34) and Morning StarUnited (20-19)respectively.
The three SuperLeague Ateamsfrom Stellenboschand surrounds would rather want to forget about the last round of
league fixtures, with two of them on the losing side and the third again forfeiting their meeting. SU Maties could notwithstand the pressure of SK Walmers at the Danie CravenStadium,goingdown19-30, Tygerbergwere toostrong forFranschhoek at Florida Park (29-19) andVan derStelEvergreens waved the white flag before their scheduled match with Villager, conceding the match 0-28 to hand the would-be visitors five points.
There was mixed results for thelocal teams in Super LeagueC,with Raithby Univerals extending their winning streak with aconvincing 14-45 victory over Caledonian Roses, while Gardens defended their homefortress in their match against Pniël Villagers, who were defeated51-40 in ahigh-scoring encounter.
This coming weekend (Saturday 20 June), only Franschhoek will be in action in Super LeagueA,with Maties andVDE on ascheduledbye. Thirteenth-placed Franschhoek will host 12th-placed UWC Caracals at GroendalSports Ground,with avictory for the local team meaning a move upthe ladder.
In Super LeagueC,only Pniël Villagers are in action this weekend as Kylemore andRUbothenjoy bye weekends. Pniël will be looking to put the past weekend behind them when they travel to the Helderberg tolockhornswith Sir Lowriansin Sir Lowry’s Pass. Northern Leaguelog leaders BlueStars willbeonamuch deserved breakthis weekend, while all the other teamsfrom the greater Stellenbosch region will be in action and on the road.
Blakes travel fortheir encounteragainst Faure, Excelsior take on MorningStar, Corriesare in actionagainst Fisantekraal and Cloeteville will again be lookingfor that elusive victory in their match against Gordon’s Bay Pioneers.
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