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YaëlMalgas
Die einste bussies wat volgens dieStellenbosch-munisipaliteit onwettig in Starkingweg parkeer word, is Maandag (19 Mei) gebruik om die padteversper
Cylvin Heynes van CL Heynes Shuttle&Tours verduidelik hy het die straat in Idasvallei “toegemaak” nadat werstoepassingsbeamptes van die plaaslike munisipaliteit hom vir die soveelste keer geteister het as gevolg van “jaloesie” en “anonieme klagtes”.
Verlede Vrydag (15 Mei) was hulle glo in die straat en Maandag weerenhyhet twee boetes van R500 ontvang vir twee bussies. Heynes het dieselfdemiddag besluit om ’n bussie dwars oor die straat te parkeer.
“Ek bestuur hierdie ondernemingvir 23 jaar en is bekend vir betroubare en goeie diens, maar ek word aanhoudend geteister. Ek is moeg daarvan dat sekere reëls net vir sekeremense geld,”meen Heynes.
Dié entrepreneurhet 12 rygoed watgebruik word vir onder meer toere, om studente en leerders te vervoer.
“Ons bied 24/7diens en in baie gevalle oornag die voertuie by die bestuurders se wonings, so dit is nooit ’n geval dat al die busse, bussies of motors hierisnie.
“In sommigegevalleisdie bussies op die pad vir dae op ’n slag. Daaromhet ek by die munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen om van die voertuie op dieoop stukgrond
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onder in die pad te parkeer.”
Die grond watHeynes as parkeerplekwil gebruik was voorheen die einde van die buurt, maar ’n behuisingsontwikkeling is in die afgelope jaredaar gebou.
Die gebied wasdestyds waar dié behuisingsprojeksekontrakteurs hul tydelike kantore opgerig het en dus is die grond ook omhein en het ’n toegangshek.
Heynes voer aanhyisdestyds deur die ontwikkelaar ’n sleutel gegee en het seker gemaak die hek is gesluit
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Nou, metdie projek wat lank reeds voltooi is, parkeer Heynes syvoertuie op die sypaadjies voor enoorkantdie hek.
Op hul beurt skryf die munisipale verkeersbeamptes gereeld vir hom boetes uit,omdat hy glo die straat versper en blokkeer met die bussies.
Heynes sê dit is niedie geval nieendat die helekopseer opgeloskan word deurdie onbenutte stukgrond aan homteverhuur.
Hy het in 2023 begin metdie aansoekproses, maar bieg hy het
gesloer. VerledeJ deur die wykraadslid, Rooyen, gekontak te finaliseer. Die Stellenbo nisipaliteit het eg afgekeer. Heynes homverduidelik gepas nie, omdat elektriese kabels en omdat dit deel is. Intussen is He die munisipaliteit speelparkie op die “Hoe kan hulle oprig indien daar weet almal van die Klapmuts geskok munisipaliteit kinders laat speel as my voertuie eens hier kansta Verskeie inwoners dag by Starkingweg pad huis toe, maar weens Heynes se die munisipaliteit. Velemotoristeh steuning vir Heyn uitgespreek. Eikestadnuus het sipaliteit uitgereik taar, maar het ge ontvang nie.
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Mapping theway
YaëlMalgas
Acollective and holistic approach to combat gender-based violence (GBV) was discussed by stakeholders during SCAN’s “MappingGBV Together” session at Amazink Live in Khayamandi last Friday (15 May).
Here stakeholders, including the Stellenbosch Municipality, thelocal Thuthuzela Care Centre,Stellenbosch police and NGOs,noted the biggest challenges for residents to get much needed help when in the most dire situations.
“I think one of the biggestthingsabout working in social impactisthe smallest thing and the biggest thing at thesame time –that we showup,” explained Zia Hoppe, general manager of the Stellenbosch Civil AdvocacyNetwork (SCAN).
“And for you to have carvedout time todaytoaddressavery heavy issue,thatis very close to many of us, is really incredible.”
SCAN is an umbrella organisationworkingacross the Stellenbosch municipalarea to strengthen socio-economic development through connection,collaborationand shared learning with various localorganisations.
Throughthe session SCANhopes to identify some of themain challenges res-
idents have accessing services. Using the data, it aims to create actionable initiatives to breakdown thosebarriers
Whetheritwas alack of transportfor victims to get to services, desensitised officials or alack of manpower,the network found much of whathampersvictims from reportingGBV and ultimatelyconvicting abusers, came down to alack of funding.
Despite this, stakeholders were eager to find solutions for local victims by working togetherand creating stronger networks to help more victims get help.
Sandile Swartbooi, who runs Kamso in Khayamandi, washappy to seemore men joining theconversationtofight GBV.
“The first thing Ialways do at such sessions is to check how many men areinthe room,” he pointed out.
“After the session Iamhopeful, because we all agree we can do better and more to solve the complexities posedbyGBV. Getting more clarity as to where we go from here is important; alsotosolvethe lackof resource problem.”
Through Kamso, Swartbooi works with young men in the township to provide alternatives to fighting, substance abuse and other social ills
With his work in mind he emphasised why it is important for mentobecome part ofthe fight against GBV, as they are predominantly the perpetrators
Hospicehas annual service
NathanGeduld
As afierce storm sweptthrough Stellenbosch on Sunday 19 April, flooding roads andkeeping most residents indoors,a groupoffamilies stepped outinto the rain, making their way through waterlogged streets to attend the annual remembrance service of Stellenbosch Hospice at Stellenbosch Unitedchurch.
Theservice,led by StellenboschHospice general manager Jennilee Geduld, honoured patients who died in 2025.
Pastor Dr SheridonAdonis,aStellenbosch native who also walked the path of loss, spoke of his own experienceof witnessing alovedone beingcared for by the local hospice,and especiallythe comfort to be drawn from havingshared alove-filled lifewith someone, albeit on borrowed time, creating memories that willliveon.
An emotionally-chargedsong by Jesmone Damonsedrew tears from many in the room, amoment of empathy among those present, sidebyside united in their grief, someclasping photographs. A few sat in silence, eyes fixedahead.
Then there was that simple,central, symbolic act, the lighting of candles, one by one, each lit by ahospice staff member in memory of each patientwho died
Each flame signified they lived on in in the hearts of those wholoved and caredfor them.Each in hisorher final chapter hadbeen touched by the care of ateamthatworkslargely outofpublic view.Itisceremonies such as these that offer aglimpse into the role the hospice movementplays in society.Itisnot only aboutthe end of life; it is about dignity, comfort andpresence when it matters most, ensuring no-one facestheir final days aloneorinpain, and families are supported long after the loss
As the service drew to aclose Geduld expressed gratitude to key donors – Die HetJan Marais Nationale Fonds,Rem-
gro, the Jannie MoutonFoundation,the provincial Department of Health and Wellness, Stellenbosch Municipality, local businesses,volunteersand private donors, whocontribute quietlyand behind the scenes
Geduld paidtribute to the nurses, caregivers, social workersand staff, whom shedescribedas“walking angels”, areflection on howtheyshow up each day to performtheir specialrole.She alsohonouredSister YvonneJoubert, whoserved Stellenbosch Hospice from 1991 untilher retirement in Marchthis year. For decadesshe visited patientsat their homes,intown andonsurrounding farms,bringingpalliative care to those whocould notreachitthemselves. Stellenbosch Hospice depends on community support to keepits services running. Without it the reachofhospice care shrinks even if the need never does. Geduld gotall presenttoclosethe service with the words “Wewillremember them… We will rememberthem”
Stakeholders from acrossvarious sectorscametogether at Amazink LiveinKhayamandi to discuss tackling the scourge of domestic violenceinthe Cape Winelands. Photo:Yaël Malgas
Pastor Dr Sheridon Adonis addresses the special StellenboschHospiceservice.
SSAunder scrutiny
JanaScheepers
The Special Investigating Unit(SIU)is investigating Swimming SouthAfrica (SSA) over the controversial Franschhoek High Performance Centre project.
This was confirmed by GaytonMcKenzie,national ministerofSport, Arts and Culture, contradicting earlierclaimsby the federation that no such probeexists.
In February, SSA denied reportsthat it wasunder investigation by the SIU. In a statement issuedatthe time, the federation said allegations of an SIU probewere“factuallyincorrect and withoutbasis”
“SSA categorically places it on record thatSSA is not under investigation by the SIU, has never been notifiedofany investigation,and has not been contacted by the SIU or any investigative authority at any time,” the statementread.
But McKenzie addressed thematter while fielding questions, after he delivered his budget speech in Parliamentlast Tuesday(12 May).
The ministerconfirmedthatinvestigators are looking into the stalled Franschhoek project, which was intended to become aworld-class aquatic and high-performance trainingcentre but has instead beenleft incomplete.
McKenzie added that discussions were underway with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), warningthat furtheraction would follow.
The Franschhoek development,according to a2020 statement by Train Camp, was envisionedasa major international training hub in partnership with FranschhoekHigh School.
Train Camp is aprivate sportsand lifestyle development companybasedin
Plans included transforming the school campus intoanelite sports destinationfocused on Olympic sporting codes, including swimming.
Photo: Keanan Hemmonsbey/DailyMaverick
Franschhoek, placed under final liquidation in June last year, after it wasprovisionally liquidated in December 2023.
Plans for the development project included transforming the campus into an elite sports destinationfocused on Olympic sporting codes, while also upgradingeducational and sporting facilities for learners and the surrounding community.
Central tothe project was ahigh-performanceaquatics centre featuring aheated 50-metreswimmingpool built to international standards, alongside the refurbishment ofthe local school’s existing25-metre pool.The facility was expected to serve boththe South Africanand international swimming teams as atraining base.
The project also aimedtoimprove academic infrastructure at the school without increasing fees for locals. SSA secured funding from multiple sources forthe development, including around R35 million fromthe NationalLottery Commission, aroundR8,5million from World Aquatics andabout R6 million from The Sports Trust
The overall project value was expected toexceed R111 million, with additional private-sector backing.
Newdirector, freshstart
There’s anew woman at the helm of corporate services at Stellenbosch Municipality, with Dr Lungelwa Kaywood stepping into therole of acting director.
The municipality welcomed Kaywood in an officialstatement lastweek, saying she is a“seasoned local government professional”. She is no stranger to the City of Oaks and has had ties to Stellenbosch University for years.
Kaywood holds aDoctor of Philosophy in Law and Development, andher career includes extensive research within the public sector as well as deputycity manager of corporate services at the City of uMhlathuze.
During apresentation at the Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit& Risk Officers (CIGFARO) event last year, Kaywood explained that her journey to the public sector wasnot astraight one, noting that all the twists and turns added great valuetoher professional path
She initiallywanted to study law after matric, but she “needed abit of help” Responding to an advertisement by the Buffalo City Municipality, Kaywood applied for abursary butaslaw wasnot under the approved programmes, she decided topursueanationaldiploma in local government finance.
“I didnot know whatitwas, but I thought if Ichose somethingthatnobody knows Imight stand abetter chance [of receivingthe bursary],” she explained. Forthe nexttwo decades Kaywood worked in the public sector leadership, governance and administration,including as researcher forthe South African Local Government Association (SALGA).
At the Stellenbosch MunicipalityKaywood will oversee several departments, including Administrative Services, Legal and Compliance, Human ResourcesManagement, Individual PerformanceManagement, Informationand Communication Technology, Councillor Support, Committee Services, Municipal Court, as wellas
Properties Management and Municipal BuildingMaintenance.
“Her wealth of leadership experience and deep understanding of local government will strengthen service delivery,organisational efficiency and governance acrossthe municipality,” the statement from Stellenbosch Municipality declared.
“Her appointment will not only benefitstaffthrough strong institutional leadership and support, but also enhance the municipality’s ability to serve communities effectively, responsibly and withexcellence.”
Kaywoodstepsinto aposition that the municipality has found challenging to fill.
Thevacancy was repeatedly advertised afterthe first round of recruitment and selection“did not yieldpositiveoutcomes due to thequality of the applicationsreceived” themunicipalityhas previously stated.
Thevacancy came about after the temporary suspension of formerdirector Annalene de Beer in March lastyear,followingallegations of misconduct, including harassment, intimidation and victimisation.Anindependent investigationprobed theallegations and De Beer turned to the labour court. However, the parties settled outside court and De Beer’s employment wasterminated in May lastyear.
Sincethen, variousmunicipal officials formerly heldthe position in an acting capacity,including Human Resources manager AlexanderKannemeyer lastyear It wasduring thistimethat avideo of a 2023 meeting in which he made race-based commentsaboutthe appointments of seniorofficials was leaked on social media (“Munisipaliteitondersoek omstredevideo oor aanstellingspraktyke”, Eikestadnuus,2 September 2025).
Themunicipal council sought to dismiss Kannemeyer butsubsequentlyheresigned fromthe acting role
Mervin Williams,the municipality’s chief legaladvisor,alsotemporarilyheldthe positionfrom October to December 2025.
Dr LungelwaKaywood
Ameliodious week awaitschamber music enthusiasticsinJuly, as the SU Konservatorium andEndlerHall hosts the StellenboschInternationalChamberMusic Festival. Photo: TiffanySchultz
Chamber delight
TheStellenboschInternational Chamber Music Festival (SICMF), touted as Africa’s premiereclassical music festival, combines the musicof today with icons of the past.
The coming together of someofthe world’sfinest musicians in at the Stellenbosch University Konservatorium every Julyisthe opportunity for the SICMF artistic director Nina Schumann to programme without limitation.
For those who relish the opportunity to hear new music played at an international standard, theprospects of hearing, Widmann, PhilipGlass and Oli Mustonenagain are mouthwatering. These composers’ works grace the stages of Europe’s top music festivals and their music has beenbrought to South Africa by the SICMF in recent years.
Thisyear the SICMFispresentingno fewer than 11 South African premieres by composerssuchasPavel Karmanov, Ante Grgin and Fasil Say. Thelatter’s trio, Jump,isawonderful exampleof contemporaryImpressionism by one of the most excentric concert pianistcomposers alive. It will be playedbyDaniel Rowland (violin), Maja Bogdanovic (cello) and pianist Schumann
This year’s commission is by the youngaward-winning South African composer,Owen Dalton
The world premiere of Dalton’s A Tough Tale will be played byalarge ensemble comprising almost all of the SICMF faculty artists, bolstered by a number of top SICMF student participants.
Xandi van Dijk will conduct the group while Tereska Muishond narratesher poetry as well as poetry by Antjie Krog
and Mongane WallySerote integrated into the composition.
Noneofthis new music would enjoy thestatus it does if it weren’t for the context of sublimeand brilliant standard repertoirethatsupportsit. Schumann has again done afine job of integrating theold and the new.
Forthosewho come to the festival fortheir fixofliveclassics, Mozart’s Quintet for Piano andWinds, played by Titus Underwood (oboe), YaoGuang Zhai (clarinet),Julia Harguindey (bassoon), José GarciaGutiérrez (French horn)and PieterGrobler (piano) is foryou.
Other works from the standard repertoirestableinclude CesarFranck’spiano quintet, Brahms Op 115 Quintet in a specialarrangement just forstrings, and Mendelssohn’seffervescent concerto for violinand piano to name just afew.
The SICMF runs from Friday 3to Sunday 12 July. It concludes with a weekendoforchestralconcerts featuring the studentparticipants with concerto soloists,David Cohen (cello),Miclen LaiPang(violin), Emanuil Ivanov(piano) and Siwoo Kim (violin).
The Festival Symphony Orchestrawill be conducted by Michael Repper, with itsmain work on the programmebeing Mahler’s firstsymphony.
The Festival Concert Orchestra, playingworks by Tchaikovsky, Bruch and Bizet, will be conducted by Karin Hendrickson,and the newly formed Festival Symphonic Wind Orchestra–under the baton of LiamBurden –willplayworks by PhillipSparke, EricWhitacre, Paul Heart, Lize Briel andMartin Elerby. . Tickets forall the concerts arenow available viaWebtickets. Also visit www.sicmf.co.zafor the fullprogramme and moreinformation.
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Stellenbosch:ParalympiancyclistToniMould andNickydeBeerwilllaunchtheirbookBreaking theMouldatCoetzenburg’sDIESTALfrom10:00to 12:00.TheeventissponsoredbyMatiesGymnasium. Limitedspaceavailable.
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Onder-Pappegaaiberg:HUISHORISONbiedvan 12:00tot16:00dieKuierenKoop-markdagaan. GenietmiddagetebyVillageThyme,tuisgebaktekoek, roosterkoek,pannekoek,beskuit,koekies,pasteieen quiche.Komsoek’nskatbydieopgeknaptetweedehandseboekwinkel,witolifantitemsenklereenkryjou plaaseiers,plante,houtwerkenhandwerksoreguit HuisHorisonsewerkkamers.
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TUESDAY9JUNE
Stellenbosch:AfricanDrummingTuesdays,a programmeoftheSTELLENBOSCHUNIVERSITY MUSEUM,willbeheldfrom13:00to14:00.Itaims toenhancewellnessandwell-beingoncampus,with sessionsfreeandopentoall.Tobookyourplace, contactRickyon021 8083660orrickyb@sun.ac.za
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AsBongeziwe Mabandla stepsintoa newera of his musical journey, he marksthe moment with a multi-citytour acrossSouth Africa, Botswana and Mozambique.The tour includes astopat the DrostdyTheatre in Stellenboschat19:00 on Thursday28March. Theboldand deeply intentional chaptersignalsanartistic evolution groundedin heritage, reverencefor ancestry and acontinued exploration of identity. Thesenew musical offerings area deeplypersonal reflection on Bongeziwe’s life,his lineageand the spaces thatshaped him. Knownfor his breathtaking live performances,he bringsthese newsongstolifeinthe wayaudiences have come to cherish most –raw,immersiveand emotionally charged. Alongside the newmaterial, fans canalsohearbelovedfavourites from his acclaimedcatalogue,performedwith the intimacy and intensitythat have defined his shows across global stages. Each performanceforms part of this unfolding chapterand offersapowerful live experience thatinvites audiences to witness Bongeziwe’s storyasitcontinues to evolve.Merchandisewillbe on sale.Limited tickets areavailable online through Webtickets.
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The pastSaturday (16 May) saw some dramatic and surprise outcomesonthe rugby field,with especiallythe local derbiesdelivering exhilarating play.
In Super LeagueA,Franschhoek stood firmand pulled arabbit out ofthe hatto recordahistoric 23-22 victory over Maties at Groendal Sports Ground,while the poor form of Vander Stel-Evergreens (VDE) continued as they were annihilated 3-99 by Brackenfell at Van der Stel.
Super League ChopefulKylemore suffered their first defeat of the season, going down22-15 to hosts Eerste River,
Exhilarating rugby derbies
while Raithby Universals notched up their second win of the season, beating Atlantis 26-17.
The Northern League again delivered a humdinger of aderby, with Blakesnarrowly edging out Excelsior 26-27 at Cloetesville SportsGround. In the other derby in the league the unbeaten streakoftable-topping Blue Stars United continued, as they thumped Cloetesville 78-8 in Klapmuts. Faure was also on the winning side, crushing Gordon’s Bay Pioneers 15-43 at
the Naval Sports Ground.
This comingweekend (Saturday 23 May) yet another mouth-watering derbyawaits the fans of Blakes andBlue Stars as the Northern League’s toptwo teams will battle it outfor honours andbragging rights at Cloetesville Sports Ground.
Both teams boast unbeaten recordsto date, so the match is sure to be one for the books.
The other Northern League derbywill see Excelsior host Stellenbosch Corona-
tions, while Cloetesville will hopetofinally get awin when they welcome Morning Star. Faure will look to carry on their winning momentum when they take on Whistling Wheels. In SLC Kylemore will hopetoput their first defeat behind them and return to winning ways when they travel to take on Gardens in Oranjezicht,whilePniël Villagers will give it their allwhen they take on log leaders Rangers in Surrey Estate. The SLA clashes willsee Franschhoek hosting SK Walmers at Groendal, while hostsVDE takesonUCT Ikeys. BothRUand Maties willenjoy abye weekend.