Gesin hoopvol tiener (16) lewe nog
ChantélleHartebeest
Totdat finale bevestiging bekragtig dat die lyk wat Maandagmiddag in ’n vlak graf langs die Allandale-gevangenis in die Paarl gevind is, dié van die vermiste Channelle Plaatjies (16) is, is haar familie hoopvol dat sy nog lewe – ten spyte daarvan dat ’n skoen wat die familie as hare identifiseer het, ook in die vlak graf gevind is.
Twee van Paarl Post se verslaggewers het Maandagoggend (2 Junie) by Channelle se familie besoek afgelê om die feite oor die verdwyning van die tienermeisie te kry Die besoek was ook ’n poging om meer aandag in die gemeenskap te wek oor Channelle, wat op 14 Mei reeds spoorloos verdwyn het Haar familie is rasend van bekommernis
By hul woning in Smartie Town het Channelle se pa, Samuel Jacobs (47), en haar ouer susters gepraat oor hoe hulle die afgelope drie weke onverpoosd na die tiener soek – sonder enige sukses
Op die betrokke dag wat sy die laaste keer lewendig deur haar gesin gesien is, was Channelle saam met haar ma, Hester Plaatjies (52), en haar susters uit
“Ons het uit die dorp gekom en aan die onderkant [van Smartie Town] uit die taxi geklim Channelle het toe vir my ma gesê sy gaan nou haar eie rigting in loop en my ma het vir haar gesê dis reg Met dié wat sy loop, het ek en my ma en my niggie ook ’n draai gestap,” vertel ’n suster van Channelle, wat verkies om nie by die naam genoem te word nie
“Met ons terugkeer het ons haar weer teen die pad gekry en my ma het vir haar geroep My ma het vir haar ’n geldjie gegee en met haar gepraat en toe is sy weer weg Ná daai het ons huis toe gegaan en
Paarl groet redakteur
Jana Scheepers
Die koerante Paarl Post en Standard Breederivier Gazette betree ’n nuwe hoofstuk nadat Lise Beyers die tuig as redakteur neergelê en ’n nuwe pos as nasionale digitale nuusredakteur van die Novus Media-groep aanvaar het.
Maryke Swart, wat oorspronklik uit die Paarl kom, sit nou in die redakteurstoel.
Sy was die redakteur van die Weslander in die Weskus en WeskusNuus in Atlantis en bly steeds aan as redakteur van Swartland Gazette in Malmesbury.
Lise was vir amper 20 jaar deel van die Paarl Post, een van Suid-Afrika se grootste gemeenskapskoerante, waar sy vir 13 jaar as redakteur gewerk het. Sy het haar loopbaan in 1987 by Beeld in Johannesburg as persfotograaf begin, waarna sy as fotoredakteur van die Vrye Weekblad aangestel is Daarna het sy by Rapport as ’n vryskutfotograaf aangesluit
voordat sy na Pietermaritzburg verhuis en as korrespondent uit
KwaZulu-Natal vir Beeld gewerk het.
In 2002 het sy na die Paarl –haar grootworddorp – verhuis, waar sy by die Paarl Post as joernalis aangesluit het en in 2012 tot redakteur bevorder is.
Lise het in ’n joernalistieke huis grootgeword met haar pa, Fritz Joubert, wat redakteur van Sarie was, en haar ma, Maureen, die redakteur van die destydse tydskrif Wynboer
Lise is dus van ’n jong ouderdom aan die nuuslandskap blootgestel, wat die saadjie geplant het vir haar skuif van fotografie na joernalistiek.
Nóg ’n faktor wat tot hierdie skuif bygedra het, is toe sy die destydse Apartheid-onluste eerstehands in Johannesburg aanskou het.
“Ek het een aand op pad terug kantoor toe van Ellispark af, waar ek foto’s van ’n Curriebeker-wedstryd geneem het, kort nadat ek die stadion verlaat het, ’n harde ontploffing gehoor, gevolg deur stilte. Dit het metaalstukke begin reën en ek
het by ’n nabygeleë bushalte gaan skuil. Die ontploffing het van die ander kant van die stadion gekom en ek het besef dit was ’n bom en het daarheen gehardloop. Twee mans is dood toe hul motor deur ’n motorbom vernietig is. Ek het die gebeure van naby ervaar en die volgende dag op eie inisiatief my eerste artikel daaroor geskryf.”
Dít was Lise se eerste skryfstuk en van daar af het haar loopbaan in joernalistiek gegroei.
In haar amper vier dekades in die medialandskap – met twee daarvan by die Paarl Post – het sy “heerlike stories en talentvolle mense” in die Drakenstein ontmoet, wat sy nog lank met haar sal saamdra
Sy sal ook die tragedie van die Paarl Print-brand in 2009, waarin 13 mense oorlede is, onthou.
“Ek was die eerste joernalis op die toneel en het vier dae lank gewerk om die oorledenes se families op te spoor.”
Paarl Post bedank Lise vir 20 jaar se toewyding en herinneringe.
Pa sterf in botsing; vrou beseer
JanaScheepers
“Hy was ’n goeie pappa, man en vriend en hy was altyd bereid om almal te help ”
Só het Chevon du Toit (30), Berto se vrou, hom beskryf nadat hy die afgelope Maandagoggend (2 Junie) in ’n botsing reg van voor op die R44 tussen Wellington en Hermon dood is Volgens Chevon was Berto op pad van Wellington in Hermon se rigting om een van sy werkers op t l i Di l k h t b v ’ t s r h d o i g r s n
Volgens Chevon het ’n vrou, wat vermoedelik ’n Kia Picanto bestuur het, ’n vragmotor verbygesteek en in die aankomende baan beland, waarin Berto gery het, waarna die vrou in sy bakkie vasgery het Chevon sê sy vermoed die vrou het nie Berto se bakkie betyds gesien nie
“Dit [die botsing] is ’n bitter pil om te sluk,” het Chevon gesê
Sy het verduidelik dis moeilik om te aanvaar dat die bestuurder di Ki Pi t i i l
met sy vriende by sy aanstaande skoonouers se huis aangeklop het
Daarna was die koeël deur die kerk, en het “kuiers saam met vriende alleen-kuiers geword en alleen-kuiers getroude lewe”, het Chevon vertel
Berto was van Wellington en het in 2013 aan die Hoër Landbouskool Boland gematrikuleer
Sy pa, Berto du Toit sr, is bekend in die Wellingtongemeenskap waar hy Berto du Toit (BDT) Vervoer besit, wat onder l d h
•Maryke Swart is ’n Paarliet in murg en been en het aan die Hoërskool Paarl Gimnasium gematrikuleer voordat sy haar BA in mediastudies aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat in Bloemfontein voltooi het.
Daarna het sy by ’n plaaslike koerant in Bethlehem, die destydse Vrystaat (vandag Vrystaat Kroon) begin werk en ’n paar maande later die geleent-heid gekry om vir die dagblad Volksblad as sy Oos-Vrystaatse verslaggewer te werk.
Maryke is in 2013 terug na haar tuisdorp waar sy as gemeenskapsjoernalis vir Paarl Post begin werk en toe na DistriksPos geskuif het voordat sy ’n pos as nuusredakteur by die Swartland Gazette aanvaar het.
Sy het haar nagraadse diploma in sakebestuur in 2020 voltooi en is in 2022 as redakteur van Weslander en WeskusNuus, saam met die Swartland Gazette, aangestel.
“Om terug te wees in my tuisdorp, Paarl, en om in die redakteurstoel in te skuif van ’n koerant waarmee ek as kind grootgeword het, is ’n besonderse voorreg
“Lise laat groot skoene agter om te vul, maar dit voel ook soos ’n volle-sirkel-oomblik om terug te keer na die koerant waar ek werklik my passie vir gemeenskapsjoernalistiek ontdek het,” sê Maryke.
Sy sien ook daarna uit om die gemeenskap van Worcester beter te leer ken
Lise Beyers Maryke Swart
Die Toit-gesin Van links is Chevon du Toit (30; Berto se vrou), Berto du Toit jr, (2; Berto se seun) en Berto du Toit (30). Foto: Chevon du Toit/ Facebook
Pa van 3 oor kinderporno gestraf
Jana Scheepers
’n 27-jarige pa van Weltevrede in Wellington het in ’n skokkende voorval skuld beken op 646 aanklagte na aanleiding van die besit en vervaardiging van kinderpornografie, verkragting, mensehandel en kindermishandeling – van sy eie kinders. Hy is Dinsdag (3 Junie) in die Paarl-streekhof 35 jaar tronkstraf opgelê.
Die pa het sy drie minderjarige kinders – sy twee dogtertjies en ’n seuntjie; almal onder die ouderdom van ses
jaar – tussen Desember 2022 en Mei 2023 misbruik vir kinderpornografie, wat hy volgens die pleitooreenkoms via die Kikapp aan ’n onbekende aantal kliënte vir ongeveer $5 tot $10 per foto verkoop het.
Dit het pornografiese video’s ingesluit. Hy het sy kinders afgeneem terwyl hulle in erotiese posisies vir die kamera poseer het of seksuele dade op hulself sowel as met hom uitgeoefen het.
Kik is ’n gratis app wat op enige Apple- of Android-toestel afgelaai kan word en gee gebruikers toegang tot verskeie private of openbare kletsgroepe.
Kik se grootste verkoopspunt is dat al die gebruikers daarop anoniem kan bly met hul gebruikernaam as die enigste
optrede op die Kik-platform op ’n openbare Kik-groep geïdentifiseer as iemand van belang in die besit en verspreiding van kinderpornografie, luidens die klagstaat.
Die FBI het hierdie inligting aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens oorhandig, wat toe die beskuldigde op 30Mei 2023 in Gqeberha in die middestad in hegtenis geneem het.
Die beskuldigde en sy vrou het later in 2023 hierheen verhuis, het uit die klagstaat geblyk.
In sy pleitooreenkoms het die beskuldigde erken dat hy die dade weens ’n gebrek aan inkomste gepleeg het. Volgens die klagstaat het hy nie werk geskei terwyl die beskuldigde verhoorafwagtend was.
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Justice for parents of drowned toddler
Chantélle Hartebeest
The Western Cape High Court has found that the Department of Correctional Services is liable for the death of an 18-month-old child who drowned in the swimming pool of the Mandela House at the Drakenstein Correctional Centre in 2010.
On that fateful day, 13 August 2010, the toddler and his father, who was a warden at the centre at the time, was visiting family friends who lived right next door to the house.
A few days after the drowning Paarl Post visited the family and the deceased’s father spoke candidly about what had happened.
Mr H, as the father is referred to in court documents, said his son had been playing with other children when he came to ask him for a cooldrink. He then told his son there was cooldrink in the car parked outside
“That was the last time I saw him alive. When he didn’t return after a few minutes, I walked to my car. There was no sign of him and I became very anxious.
“For some reason I thought of the swimming pool. A gate to the backyard of Mandela House was open and I entered and made for to the swimming-pool area. Coming around the corner my worst fears came true. He was floating face-up on top of the water, dead-still.”
Mr H immediately removed his son from the pool and called for help The little one showed no signs of life and CPR was performed. He said the boy
coughed twice and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Now, almost 15 years later, there is some kind of victory for Mr and Mrs H even though it won’t bring their child back. They approached the court to claim damages for serious chronic major depressive mood disorder and severe post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the drowning of their son.
The parents, who are the plaintiffs in the case, claimed the employees of Drakenstein Correctional Centre were negligent because they had failed to lock and secure Mandela House as well as the gates leading to the swimming pool They also pointed out there was failure from the employees' side to take the necessary measure to cover the swimming pool to prevent young children from falling in.
In its defence Correctional Services at first said at the time of the fatal incident Mandela House and its swimming pool were under the control of an independent building contractor who was busy with renovations, including doing work on the swimming pool. It also said the toddler's parents were to blame for what had occurred because they should’ve been more watchful over the child.
In the end, in its judgment on 26 May, the court found Correctional Services was liable for the drowning of the little boy, who had his entire life before him.
The damages to be paid to the family still need to be determined.
Tupperware are available again in South Africa
Chantélle Hartebeest
Tupper what? Tupper where? Tupperware!
The well known food-storage containers that everyone grew up with are back This comes after Tupperware outlets across the globe were forced to shut after the main company filed for bankruptcy
Marilyn Joseph, Western Cape Tupperware representative, said this had a ripple effect on the production of this product in South Africa
“Here we had our own Tupperware factory, and when Tupperware in America went bankrupt it affected us as well To be honest, Tupperware has been doing well here, but because the main company closed its doors we were forced to shut production and sales down
“What has since happened is a few
investors coming on board to revive the main company, and now the container brand everyone loves is back ”
When the news broke so many people thought it was fake However Joseph promised the product is the same quality as always
“The products being sold now are the last products manufactured in South Africa before the closure Unfortunately the factory has also since been sold So the products currently sold in the country are Tupperware from a factory in Brazil This current arrangement works out more cheaply
Although we don't have a factory here in South Africa we do have a trading licence for the next five years, which we will try to renew when necessary ”
There are multiple Tupperware representatives locally and if people are interested in the product they can buy from them
APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE 2025/2026 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN, THE FINAL 2025/2026 BUDGET, TARIFFS AND BUDGET RELATED POLICIES.
o ce is hereby given in terms of Sec on 34(b) of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 and Regula on 3(4)(b) oftheLocalGovernment:MunicipalPlanningandPerformanceManagementRegula ons,2001(herea�er referred to as the “Regula ons ), that the Drakenstein Municipality approved the amendment of the 2025/2026 Integrated Development Plan to reflect the amended 5- year Spa al Development Framework asacorecomponentoftheIDPataCouncilmee ngheldon28May2025
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Man sterf toe
‘dief’ agternasit
Rasaad Adams
Die Wellington-polisie ondersoek die omstandighede van ’n fratsongeluk in die middedorp die afgelope Saterdag (31 Mei) toe ’n man wat ’n vermeende dief agternagesit het, deur ’n abes-dak tot sy dood geval het
Die voorval het omstreeks 16:00 by ’n onderneming in Stokeryweg plaasgevind, het kol Johan Barkhuizen, ’n woordvoerder van die Wellington-polisie, by navraag gesê
“Die oorledene het na bewering die booswig op die dak van ’n gebou gejaag en deur die dak geval Hy is op die toneel dood verklaar,” sê Barkhuizen
“Dit is in hierdie stadium onbekend wie die vermeende dief was of wat hy gesteel het
“Die polisie het ’n nadoodse ondersoek geopen ”
Die oorledene is vermoedelik in sy middel-veertigs.
’n Betroubare bron wat ook op die toneel was, het by verdere navraag aan Paarl Post gesê die oorledene het blykbaar die vermeende dief op die dak gewaar en ’n leer by een van die ondernemings in die omgewing gaan leen om hom agterna te sit
Nadat die man deur die dak geval het, het die vermeende dief afgespring en in die rigting van die treinspoor gehardloop
Die plaaslike ambulansdienste was
Die
vinnig op die toneel, maar ongelukkig was die man met hul aankoms reeds oorlede, vertel die bron
Volgens die bron is ’n plaaslike dominee ingeroep om die man se vrou en dogtertjie te ondersteun
“Dis ’n baie slegte voorval Hy wou net help,” sê die bron
13 injured in two car crashes on R45 in Franschhoek
Rasaad Adams
Thirteen people were treated for minor to serious injuries when two vehicles collided on the R45 close to Robertsvlei Road in Franschhoek on Tuesday morning (3 June).
According to ER24 paramedic Kurt Maske, the accident occurred around 07:00.
"The injured patients were transported by ER24 and Metro Ambulance Services to various hospitals in the area
"Franschhoek police, Franschhoek
First Responders and all other services were on the scene," Maske said He added that as he arrived, two other vehicles were also involved in a minor collison
No injuries were reported in the second accident.
The scene on the R45 was cleared and re-opened for normal traffic shortly before 09:00. Emergency services also responded to a motor vehicle accident on the R301 between Paarl and Wemmershoek earlier that morning at around 08:00.
asbesdak waardeur die man tot sy dood geval het.
Thirteen people were injured in a collision between two vehicles on the R45 in Franschhoek on Tuesday, 3 June Photo: Kurt Maske
Motorfietsryer oorleef net-net
Jana Scheepers
Nóg ’n motorfietsryer het die dood ter nouernood vrygespring nadat hy die afgelope Sondag (1 Junie) in die Franschhoekpas deur die lug geslinger is voordat hy in die kloof beland het en gered moes word
Paarl Post het verlede week berig oor twee afsonderlike voorvalle in dié pas waarin drie motorfietsryers in ’n ernstige toestand gelaat is (“Drie beseer by Franschhoek”, 29 Mei 2025)
Die Franschhoek-polisie het hierdie voorvalle bevestig.
Volgens Kurt Maske, ’n ER24-paramedikus, wat die afgelope Sondag op die jongste ongelukstoneel was, het die motorfietsongeluk omstreeks 09:40 naby Jan Joubert’s Gat gebeur – dieselfde plek as dié van verlede week. Dit was ook ’n superfiets
Volgens Maske is dit moeilik om te bespiegel oor wat die ongeluk veroorsaak het, maar hy sê die motorfietsryer het vermoedelik vir ’n aankomende motor uitgeswaai.
ER24 asook die metro-ambulansdienste en Franschhoek First Responders, ’n vrywilliger-organisasie wat in mediese noodgevalle hulp verleen, was kort ná die voorval op die toneel.
Volgens Maske is ’n helikopter om hulp gevra om die motorfietsryer uit die kloof op te hys, maar geen helikopter was weens ’n ander noodgeval op Tafel-
Reddingswerkers dra die beseerde op ’n draagbaar Foto: Franschhoek First Responders/ Facebook
berg beskikbaar nie.
Maske en sy span is toe genoop om tussen 30 en 40 meter met toue in die kloof af te seil, waar hulle die beseerde op ’n draagbaar vasgemaak en teen die krans opgehys het.
Die motorfietsryer is vir verdere behandeling per ambulans na die Paarl-hospitaal geneem.
• Volgens Jandré Bakker, ’n woordvoerder vir die Wes-Kaapse departement van infrastruktuur, is opknapping aan die Franschhoekpas steeds aan die gang Dit sal na verwagting tot Februarie 2027 duur.
Zevenwacht gets champion status for renosterveld
Jana Scheepers
Zevenwacht Wine Estate in Kuils River, an environmental stronghold on the outskirts of Cape Town, was recently awarded Conservation Champion status by the World Wildlife Fund South Africa (WWF), in recognition of the establishment’s ongoing efforts to conserve renosterveld across approximately 15% of their farm land.
The first-generation wine farm is committed to environmental management and conservation, which are integrated into both its daily operations and longterm strategy.
CONSERVATIONCHAMPIONS
During a media tour held on 29 May Dwayne Brecht, a conservation-champions extension officer, outlined the criteria for wine producers required to attain Conservation Champion status from the WWF.
He said the requirements are:
• An independent audit score of 70% or higher through the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW), the environmental sustainability scheme established by the South African wine industry in 1998.
• Measurement of carbon footprint using the Confronting Climate Change (CCC) carbon calculator along with the setting of reduction targets. The CCC initiative is a project developed to support the South African fruit and wine sectors in identifying and responding to the risks and opportunities associated with carbon emissions.
Demonstrated environmental commitment and leadership across three key focus areas namely nature and water conservation, as well as energy and/or waste management.
Zevenwacht currently excels in all three, through initiatives such as its renosterveld-restoration project, proactive water conservation measures, and energy efficiency achieved via the installation of 884 solar panels on the
Ouma Lena vier 100 jaar se seën
Die Church of Annuntiationgemeente in Paarl-Oos het verlede Dinsdag (27 Mei) ’n verrassingspartytjie vir sy oudste gemeentelid, Helena du Plessis, gehou Ouma Lena het haar 100ste verjaarsdag gevier Sy woon al haar hele lewe lank in die Paarl. Sy is ’n welbekende en gerespekteerde vrouefiguur in haar kerk, waar sy nou al langer as 60 jaar dien Van links is die gemeentelede Veronica Kroutz, Wilma Franke, Pompies Williams (agter) Sharon Pick en Sheerene Williams by ouma Lena
Spaza surcharges slammed
CGSO or the the National Consumer Commission (NCC)
cellar roof, in addition to a recycling programme.
• A WWF-approved environmental management plan, co-developed with the WWF South Africa team.
CONSERVATIONONZEVENWACHT
Approximately 80 ha (around 15%) of Zevenwacht’s land has been designated a protected conservation area. This area has formed part of the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC) since 1992 and supports a rich biodiversity, with an estimated 150 to 200 species of flora, alongside a variety of small mammals and birdlife.
Renosterveld flourishes across this 80 ha landscape with the support of Lynda Muller, owner of Discover Renosterveld.
NOTFYNBOS
Although not as widely recognised as fynbos, renosterveld is often mistaken for it. One of the key distinctions between the two lies in their soil preferences; renosterveld thrives on nutrient-rich soils, whereas fynbos typically grows on nutrient-poor soils found at higher elevations, according to Zevenwacht’s website.
Notably, approximately 70% of the remaining renosterveld exists on privately-owned land, underscoring the essential role that private stakeholders play in its protection.
The Bottelary Hills Conservancy, within which Zevenwacht is situated, has been designated a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) biodiversity hot spot and forms part of the Boland Biosphere Reserve.
The reserve is recognised as a World Heritage Site, according to Zevenwacht’s website.
In 2009 the wine estate further demonstrated its environmental commitment by joining the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI), which encourages wine estates to manage and conserve indigenous fauna and flora actively
Spaza shops, nationally and within the Drakenstein area, are under scrutiny after it had come to the attention of authorities that some of them charge their customers an extra fee when paying with a bank card. The Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) emphasised this is illegal.
Ouma Ramaru, spokesperson for CGSO, said according to Section 23(6) of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 a supplier must not require a consumer to pay a price higher than the one displayed.
The Payment Association of South Africa (Pasa) further supported this Act. It said a merchant, and in this case spaza shops, cannot charge extra when a consumer chose to pay with a card.
“This practice is generally known as surcharging and is not acceptable. The amount charged should match the displayed or advertised price. The merchant may, however, offer a discount off the displayed price for paying in cash.”
Ramaru advised consumers not to pay extra even when spaza shops are persistent. “Do not proceed with the transaction. The consumer has a choice to transact or not.”
Consumers, she said, are welcome to report this type of behaviour either to
“If it is related to a specific complaint, in which the consumer seeks redress with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) or if a consumer wishes to lodge a complaint related to the business practice he or she may lodge a complaint with the National Consumer Commission (NCC)
“Seeing that the commission is the regulator of the consumer-goods-and-services industry it is recommended the complaint be lodged at the NCC first."
Seraj Johaar, Drakenstein Municipality’s Executive Director of Corporate and Planning Services, pointed out that “surcharges on card payments charged by spaza shops do not fall within the scope of local government.” He further advised consumers to lodge complaints at the CGSO
“That said, Drakenstein Municipality encouraged members of the public to report the details of specific spaza shops that engage in this practice to us, to see how we can possibly incorporate this into a new bylaw. Such complaints, as well as any tip-offs, may be sent to customercare@drakenstein.gov.za.”
Paarl Post ran a poll on Facebook to hear from readers if they have experienced surcharging About 97% of those who participated said yes
Chantélle Hartebeest
‘Urgent upgrade’ for sewage plant
Rasaad Adams
Drakenstein Municipality this week said its R426 million budget allocation for the “urgent upgrade” of Paarl’s wastewater-treatment plant is aimed at increasing wastewater- and sludge-treatment capacity for Paarl, Mbekweni and Wellington as well as to meet demands of future developments.
Executive Mayor Stephen Korabie announced the allocation in his budget speech for the 2025-’26 financial year last week.
Additionally, R3,9 million was allocated for the rehabilitation and extension of the Wellington Wastewater Treatment Works and R20 million for bulk services in Simondium.
In 2022 National Treasury awarded the municipality R1,4 billion in what is known as the Bulk Infrastructure Facility (BFI) grant.
One project focuses on the urgent need to upgrade and expand the Paarl Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) and associated bulk outfall-sewer capacity, explained Municipal Executive Director for Engineering Services Louis Pienaar.
He said the Paarl WWTW upgrade will be implemented in two phases.
“Phase 1 involves upgrading the WWTW’s liquid-treatment process to handle an average dry weather flow of 35 ML/day, ensuring compliance with the Municipality’s Water Use Licence.
“This will remove current process limitations, reduce energy demand, optimise operational and maintenance costs, and help prevent any possible further pollution of the Berg River.”
Phase 1 includes two main construc-
tion contracts:
1. CES 01/2023 (Civil Works): Awarded to Stefanutti Stocks (Pty) Ltd; and 2. CES 04/2023 (Mechanical and Electrical Works): Awarded to Inenzo Water.
Pienaar said both contracts commenced on 13 September 2023, with completion targeted for April next year. He pointed out that phase 2 will establish a centralised sludge treatment facility at the Paarl WWTW to process sludge from both the Paarl and Wellington plants.
“This intervention will increase wastewater and sludge-treatment capacity for Paarl, Mbekweni Wellington and surrounding areas, improving effluent quality, meeting current service demands, and enabling future development.”
Separately, the Southern Paarl Bulk Sewer upgrade is being implemented under Contract CES 2/2023, awarded to JVZ Construction, with Bigen as the consulting engineer.
This project also began on 13 September 2023 and was scheduled for completion by 30 June this year, he added.
At the Wellington WWTW, a further upgrade involves the supply of turbo compact compressor package blowers, Pienaar said.
“These will support the critical biological aeration process in bioreactors, ensuring compliance with final effluent standards set by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
“Completion is planned for the end of June next year.”
According to Pienaar the average lifespan of a wastewater-treatment plant is 40 to 50 years, while treatment equipment typically lasts 15 to 20 years.
MUNICIPAL DEMARCATION BOARD WARD DELIMITATION 2024/2025 –PUBLIC
CONSULTATION
The Municipal Demarca on Board (MDB) has commenced with the process of delimita ng wards in prepara onforthe2026localgovernmentelec on.
Thedra�wardplanshavebeenpreparedand isavailableforpublicscru nyand comments.Thedra�ward maps and all relevant ward delimita on informa on are electronically available on the Drakenstein MunicipalWebsiteatwww.drakenstein.gov.za.
TheMDBwillhostapublicconsulta onmee ngonMonday,9June2025inordertodiscussandobtainany comments on the dra� ward maps. The aforemen oned mee ng will take place at the Huguenot CommunityHall,whichislocatedonthecornerofJanvanRiebeeckDriveandAbbartoirStreet,Paarl
Furthermore, any addi onal wri en comments on the dra� ward maps must be submi ed directly to the MDBviaemailtoregistry@demarca on.org.zabefore1July2025 Tosubmitaddi onalwri encomments theapplicableMDBSubmissionFormmustbeused.TheformiselectronicallyavailableontheDrakenstein MunicipalWebsite.
DR J H LEIBBRANDT CITY MANAGER Paarl Post - 5 June 2025
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Drommedaris Street upgrade well underway
Rasaad Adams
While the total refurbishment of Drommedaris Street in Paarl is at an “advanced stage of construction” Drakenstein Municipality said all efforts are made to ensure minimal disruption to businesses and residents in the area Construction, which commenced in July last year, was aimed at addressing the crumbling state of the road and its ailing stormwater system.
According to Executive Director of Engineering Services Louis Pienaar one lane had already been constructed and existing services had been relocated.
“Underground cables have been installed and re-routed, and the eastern pavement has been completed.
“Several entrances to adjacent erven and stormwater infrastructure have also been upgraded to municipal standards.”
Pienaar said a R21 million allocation announced in the 2025-’26 budget speech delivered last week forms part of the allocation made to the municipality under National Treasury’s Neighbourhood Development Partnership Grant (NDPG).
The project spans two financial years, with a contract value of R47 million.
“Any savings from this contract will be redirected to other projects identified under the NDPG,” Pienaar said.
Outstanding work includes the construction of the (western) southbound carriageway, which is currently in progress.
Additional work planned for the new financial year includes the upgrade of electricity poles, relocation of services, the construction of the western sidewalk,
property entrances and stormwater connections
Pienaar said to minimise disruption, one lane of the road remains open at all times to allow continued access to businesses in the area Access to properties will also be maintained.
“Should any temporary road closures become necessary residents and businesses will be provided with ample notice and time to prepare,” Pienaar emphasised.
“Every effort will be made to minimise such closures.”
He said the initial projected timeline of 18 months remains unchanged.
“While there was a one-week delay due to inclement weather, the project is still expected to be completed on schedule.”
‘Wysig só die Wet op Behuising’
Die nasionale Wet op Behuising moet gewysig word om grootskaalse onwettige grondbesetting in Suid-Afrika die hoof te bied Só meen dr Tanveer Jeewa van die departement openbarereg aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch (US), wat onlangs haar doktorsgraad in openbarereg aan die US verwerf het
Weens die mislukking van bestaande regsweë in gevalle van grootskaalse onwettige besetting stel Jeewa ’n raamwerk voor wat nie net geregtigheid vir grondeienaars bied nie, maar ook vir onwettige besetters wat voortdurend toegang tot huisvesting geweier is
Jeewa wys daarop dat grootskaalse onwettige besetting, in teenstelling met gewone gevalle van onwettige besetting, meer as een gesinseenheid behels en tot 100000 mense in informele woongebiede kan insluit
Bestaande regsmiddele – hofbevele wat vereis dat die staat onwettige besettings, grondwetlike skadevergoeding en minagting van hofbevele moet oplos – misluk
“Grootskaalse onwettige besetting is nie net ’n regskwessie nie, maar ook ’n sosioekonomiese en politieke uitdaging wat ’n strategiese benadering vereis wat verder as konvensionele regsweë strek,” sê Jeewa
“Die fasilitering van betekenisvolle betrokkenheid deur alle belanghebbendes –private grondeienaars, onwettige besetters en die staat – om ’n volhoubare oplossing te ontwikkel, bly ook steeds ’n uitdaging,”
Vergoeding
Volgens haar erken haar voorgestelde regstellende raamwerk historiese ongeregtighede omdat praktiese verligting aan alle partye gebied word, dit vooruitskouend is, op die lang termyn geld en vergoeding vir grondeienaars en verblyfsekerheid vir besetters verseker
“Die voorgestelde raamwerk verplig die staat om in te gryp, terwyl grondeienaars se regte beskerm word deur hulle toe te laat om te besluit of hulle vergoeding wil eis ”
Jeewa sê statutêre onteiening bied ’n lewensvatbare oplossing vir die probleem van grootskaalse onwettige besetting “omdat dit eindelose litigasie uitskakel, terwyl die grootste bekommernisse van grondeienaars én besetters aangepak word deur
grondeienaars te vergoed, verblyfreg vir besetters te verseker en die verantwoordelikheid na die staat te verskuif, wat die behuisingskrisis lank verwaarloos het”
Jeewa sê haar voorgestelde wysiging aan Artikel 9(3) van die Wet op Behuising sal ’n vergoedingsklousule insluit wat verseker dat statutêre onteiening slegs in werking sal tree as die staat nie bereid is om ’n koopkontrak met die eienaar van die eiendom te beding nie In só ’n geval sal die uitkoop van die eiendom as die primêre oplossing behou word
“Dit sal ook aan grondeienaars diskresie bied oor of hulle vergoeding moet eis of nie Die eiendom sal slegs as onteien beskou word indien die grondeienaar aktief vergoeding eis, waardeur die sneller in die hande van private grondeienaars geplaas en ’n balans van belange verseker word
“Die voorgestelde wysiging omskep onwettige besetting van ’n wetstoepassingskwessie in ’n grondhervormingsaangeleentheid, wat staatsingryping vereis
“Dit verleen aansienlike mag aan die uitvoerende gesag deurdat grootskaalse onwettige besetting as ’n kwessie van onteiening deur die staat eerder as ’n wettige uitsettingsproses benader word Die staat sal verplig wees om ’n grondeienaar, wat kan bewys dat grootskaalse onwettige besetting plaasgevind het, te vergoed, wat tot ’n outomatiese oordrag van eienaarskap aan die staat sal lei ”
Paarl Wastewater Treatment Works Photo: Drakenstein Municipality
The state of Drommedaris Street in July 2024
PHOTO: Rasaad Adams
Dr. Tanveer Jeewa
Paarl Post
Doen meer vir kinders
Terwyl hierdie week aan die beskerming van kinders gewy word, berig Paarl Post vandag oor die hartverskeurende toneel wat hom Maandag afgespeel het toe ’n pa op soek na sy vermiste tienerdogter (16) op haar skoen en die ontbinde liggaam van ’n vrou afgekom het. Channelle Plaatjies word al drie weke vermis. Die polisie wag nog op die DNS-uitslag om die identiteit van die lyk te bevestig.
In nog ’n plaaslike storie wat skok en afgryse ontketen, is die pa van drie minderjarige kinders in die Paarl-streekhof gevonnis nadat hy skuldig bevind is dat hy pornografiese beeldmateriaal van sy kinders op die “donker web” verkoop en hulle ook seksueel misbruik het. Net verlede week is die ma van die verdwene sesjarige Joshlin Smith van die Weskus, Kelly Smith, haar lewensmaat, Boeta Apollis, en ’n vriend, Steveno van Rhyn, lewenslange tronkstraf opgelê vir mensehandel en 10 jaar vir ontvoering nadat hulle skuldig bevind is dat hulle Joshlin vir R20000 verkoop het, met haar ma wat as die meesterbrein agter dié plan uitgebeeld is.
In Johannesburg staan die 25-jarige Amber Hughes, ’n kleuterskooljuffrou, tereg op twee aanklagte van verkragting en een van moord op die vierjarige Nada-Jane Therese Challita. Sy word daarvan verdink dat sy haar gewese lewensmaat se dogtertjie verkrag en in ’n bad water verdrink het omdat sy glo haar pa van ontrouheid verdink het. Sy ontken die aanklagte. ’n Uitspraak word binnekort verwag.
In dié drie sake was die kinders óf in die primêre sorg óf in ’n vertrouensverhouding met die beskuldigdes Hoewel die howe in die meeste gevalle sterk vonnisse oplewer vir mense wat kinders leed aandoen, moet na vroeë intervensies gekyk word om te probeer verhoed dat hierdie soort misdrywe teen kinders in die eerste plek plaasvind.
’n Reënboog gee ’n mens weer hoop
LESERSFOTO: ’n Reënboog steek sy kop bo die voetheuwel van die Drakensteinberge uit, soos vasgevang deur Lise Beyers op die Wemmershoekpad naby Franschhoek Dit dien as ’n herinnering dat daar altyd hoop te midde van ’n storm is.
Briewe van ons lesers | Letters from our readers
Dank aan dié medici
Graag wil ons ’n opregte woord van dank rig aan ’n groot groep mense – medici en ander – vir die versorging, omgee en liefde ontvang die laaste paar maande met die behandeling van ons geliefde eggenoot, pa en oupa, Henry Fourie
Die tydlyn strek van 3 of 4 Januarie toe hy die eerste keer in Mediclinic Paarl (ongevalle) opgeneem is Die personeel daar het al die nodige reëlings getref vir sy oorplasing na die Paarl-hospitaal se noodeenheid.
Ons noem hier graag ’n paar mense, in geen spesifieke volgorde nie, wat Henry met deernis gehelp het, naamlik dr. Neethling (waakeenheid) tesame met drs Dreyer, Zolpke en die personeel van Saal 6. Ná sy ontslag op 9 Januarie moes hy op 20 Januarie in Tygerberg opgeneem word vir verskeie verdere prosedures Hier wil ons graag die personeel van Saal 4 (vloer 4, MRI) spesiaal bedank.
Tussen 24 Januarie en 7 Februarie is Henry weer eens met deernis in Saal 4 (vloer 4) deur dr Lambrecht en personeel, asook by X-Blok, behandel. Susters Katy en Kandise moet spesiaal vermeld word, tesame met suster Elmarie en die span van die plaaslike hospies Dit is egter met leedwese dat ons bekend maak dat Henry vandeesweek oorlede is Noelene Fourie, kinders en kleinkinders, WELLINGTON
BRU dithering over La Motte membership
As a rugby lover I am following the La Motte/Boland Rugby Union (BRU) affiliation narration with keen interest, but more so because it presents a perfect case for tough leadership, or lack of it, and highlights all the ancillary issues of ethics, integrity, morality, honesty, courage, principle, conviction and honour For many clubs contemplating the same move it will be a valuable lesson, the perfect litmus test.
Yet the continued ebb and flow in the La Motte case is worrying The case went to court [and] we all held our breaths The WP Rugby Union was ordered to release the La Motte Ruby Club and allow them to play their rugby under the BRU
This meant that both the La Motte Ruby Club as well as the Boland Rugby Union were vindicated by the court This also means the court endorsed the
initial resolution, granting La Motte affiliation, was a mistake that needs to be reviewed So what will happen on 31 May 2025 at the Special General Meeting called to review the affiliation decision?
I foresee one of the following two leadership scenarios unfolding; a BRU leadership that is either extremely weak or rather strong in how they deal with the La Motte matter
A sign of weakness within the BRU will unfold the following:
• The BRU is indecisive and buckles under pressure from, among others, the WP Rugby Union (WPRU); It is bullied and intimidated to the extent that it reneges on its initial resolution and withdraws the La Motte affiliation;
• It does not govern its own rugby affairs independently, but is open and vulnerable to external influence; will of its constitumandated it; and respect of the rule
Die afgelope paar dae voel dit vir my amper asof ons in Suid-Afrika ’n mini-herhaling van daardie tydperk het Elke keer as ek op sosiale media gaan loer, lees ek van nog iemand wat die tydelike met die ewige verwissel het My hart gaan uit na elke gesin en familie wat hier aan die begin van die winter uit daardie bitter beker van die dood van ’n geliefde moet drink. Dis nie lekker nie Dis nie maklik nie Vra vir my, want ek het dit net ’n paar dae gelede eerstehands ervaar met die heengaan van my dierbare pa. Ja, my pa was vir agt dekades vir ons gespaar Hy was egter ’n legende in eie reg. Gaan vra maar dié wat hom persoonlik geken het My pa was een van die groot seders in sy gemeenskap wat geval het
Wat sy dood vir my egter soveel meer aan die hart laat gryp het was die feit dat ek duisende kilometers van hom af was toe hy sy aardse huis vir sy hemelse woning verruil het Moderne tegnologie het dit genadiglik vir my moontlik gemaak om die dag van sy finale aardse tot-siens virtueel by te woon. Wat ’n troos! Ook moes ek ’n manier vind om duisende kilometers van my familie af die woorde te vind om my finale totsiens aan hom te sê Ek deel dit graag met jou: Liefste Daddy, Ek skryf hierdie briefie aan jou met ’n seer hart My hart is seer, want ek kan nie vandag daar wees om saam met Mammie, jou kinders, kleinkinders en
h from the BRU will
lead to the following:
• It reaches consensus with the WPRU on the La Motte affiliation matter;
• It reiterates its initial decision to grant affiliation to the La Motte Rugby Club;
• It publicly and unambiguously announces the granting of affiliation to La Motte; and It takes its authority as an autonomous legal entity back, with independent sovereign decision-making powers
A defining moment for rugby in the region will be 31 May 2025 Herein lies the opportunity for the BRU to assert the union as a credible entity other clubs and partners can trust and respect
Take up, occupy and expand your space, your influence in the Boland region Do the right thing for the future of rugby, for your own integrity and your standing in the broader rugby community Just allow our people to play rugby Rugby lover, FRANSCHHOEK
y’s nie weg nie – net ver
agterkleinkinders my finale totsiens aan jou te sê nie
Daddy, ek kon met my laaste besoek aan jou en Mammie sien dat jou aardse reis vinnig besig was om tot n einde te kom. Ek sou so graag nog een keer vir Mammie wou help om jou sokkies en pantoffels aan te trek. Ek sou so graag nog een keer vir Mammie wou help om jou uit die huis na buite te neem sodat jy jou gunsteling-Redelinghuys-sonnetjie kon geniet Ek wens ek kon nog een keer die voorreg hê om te hoor hoe mooi jy vir my dankie sê elke keer as ek jou met ietsie kleins gehelp het Ek het verstaan Jy was nie iemand wat ’n las vir iemand anders wou wees nie, maar toe jou kragte begin afneem, het jy nederig aanvaar dat Mammie en ons almal ’n handjie moes gee om jou laaste paar treë na die eindstreep so gemaklik as moontlik te maak. Daddy, ek is so bly om te hoor dat Mammie en al jou kinders daar was voordat jy jou reis na jou ewige huis aangepak het Jy sou dit so verkies. Ek is so dankbaar vir die Here dat ek die voorreg gehad het om met my laaste besoek aan jou my hand in joune te plaas en vir jou, Mammie en myself voor God se genadetroon te bring. In my gees kon ek gewaar dat dit jou laaste oomblik hier op aarde saam met
my sou wees. Ek berus my, Daddy, want ek WEET dat jy veilig by jou Skepper is. God is die kenner van die harte en die toetser van die niere Hy het jou hart en menswees van begin tot einde geken n stil, sagte en nederige pa vir sy kinders ’n liefdevolle en spelerige man vir sy vrou en ’n man met ’n opregte omgeehart vir sy gemeenskap en medemens. Jy sou nie ’n vlieg skade aandoen nie Dis wie jy was en so sal ek jou altyd onthou, Daddy Omdat ek weet dat jy veilig is by jou Skepper, het ek vrede in my hart en gemoed. Baie dankie vir die wonderlike pa wat jy vir jou kinders was. Baie dankie vir die wonderlike man wat jy vir Mammie was. Baie dankie vir die voorbeeld wat jy van kindsbeen af vir ons as jou kinders was.
- Andre Smith
Old Press Building being restored
PAARL - Standing proudly on Paarl’s Main Street, the historic Press Building of 1897 is currently undergoing a careful restoration process, breathing new life into what experts consider the finest surviving late-Victorian commercial block in the town. The building’s façade has recently been restored as part of an ongoing renovation project aimed at preserving this architectural gem that has been featured in numerous books and articles on South African architecture.
The Press Building represents a rare example of neo-Dutch Renaissance architecture in the Cape region, particularly notable as it was constructed during a period when the area was still under British colonial rule. This distinctive structure was designed by Dutch-born architect Antonie Mauritz de Witt, who was among the first architects in South Africa to study modern building techniques in the United States, particularly constructions built around iron skeleton frameworks.
The building’s original owner,
Maximillian Glassberg, a German immigrant and professional photographer, commissioned the building and left his mark quite literally - the name “Glassberg” remains visible in the center of the building’s gable to this day. Over its 128-year history, the building has changed hands several times, each owner contributing to its rich heritage. Shortly after the Anglo-Boer War, Glassberg sold the property to Moses (also known as Maurice) Kesler, a Lithuanian immigrant
from what was then part of the Czarist Russian Empire. Under Kesler’s ownership, the building was known as “Victoria House”, and he operated a business advertised as a “High Class Draper and General Importer” on the ground floor until his death in 1928.
By the late 1920s, another Lithuanian immigrant, Charles Press (I), had taken up residence in the building In 1944, Press became the official owner and had “C Press” inscribed
in a frame in the center of the façade, giving the building the name it bears to this day
The Press Building was more than just a commercial property; it was a center of community life in Paarl. Charles Press operated two businesses from the premises: the Paarl Supply Store, a general dealership offering a wide variety of goods, and the Victoria Cafe, where locals would gather over tea or coffee to discuss world affairs
Although the general dealership closed in the early 1960s and the ground floor has since housed various businesses, the Press family has maintained ownership of the building Remarkably, a descendant of the Press family continues to reside in the building, maintaining a living connection to its storied past.
Antonie de Witt, the architect behind this magnificent structure, left an indelible mark on Paarl’s architectural landscape He also designed the Paarl Wine and Brandy Company building, once considered one of his finest works before its unfortunate demolition in 1956. Another de Witt creation, the Lennon
building of 1899 (now Huis Vergenoegd retirement home), stands a few meters north of the Press Building on Main Street, though its architectural integrity has been compromised by modifications made during road widening.
Despite his talent, De Witt’s life ended tragically. He died penniless in 1916 at his daughter’s home in Wynberg, suffering from throat cancer attributed to heavy pipe-smoking Maximillian “Max” Glassberg, the building’s original owner, lived until 1954, passing away at the age of 92 in Pretoria.
Today the Press Building remains in the Press family belonging to Charles Press (II). The current restoration of the Press Building represents more than just the preservation of a historic structure; it symbolises Paarl’s commitment to honouring its architectural heritage. As the façade returns to its former glory, residents and visitors alike can appreciate this testament to late-Victorian commercial architecture and the diverse immigrant influences that have shaped South Africa’s cultural landscape in the heart of Paarl.
The Press Building represents a rare example of neo-Dutch Renaissance architecture in the Cape region
Hoop vir toerisme in Drakenstein
Jana Scheepers
Vordering rondom toerisme in die vallei is in die vooruitsig, met ’n vergadering tussen die Drakenstein-munisipaliteit (DM) en belanghebbendes wat sowat twee weke gelede op 27 Mei plaasgevind het om die toerisme-adviesraad en konsep-toerismeplan te bespreek.
Verskeie belanghebbendes was teenwoordig by dié vergadering, insluitend David Frost, voorsitter van die Paarl se Belastingbetalersvereniging.
Volgens Frost word daar goeie vordering gemaak om toerisme in die vallei te bevorder. Hy is van mening dat die DM die gebrek aan ’n toerismeplan in die vallei vir die eeste keer ernstig opneem. Hy sê dat die stigting van die toerisme-adviesraad nog in die lug hang, en daar is minder sekerheid hieroor as oor die konsep-toerismeplan wat saam deur die DM en privaatsektor gehandhaaf moet word.
Volgens Frost is dit belangrik dat alle betrokkenes wat tans insae lewer oor die toerismesektor in die DM betrokke bly sodat daar vordering gemaak word.
Volgens Frost sal hy graag in die adviesraad wil dien, en glo dat sy agtergrond in bestuur ’n verskil kan maak.
Hy het beklemtoon dat hoewel toerisme in die verlede nie veel aandag geniet het nie, die DM tans ’n daad-
CALL FOR PROPOSAL: PROPOSED MARKETS
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this advertisement is to solicit submissions / proposals from interested Parties such as accredited NGO’s or individuals to conclude a Lease Agreement with the Stellenbosch Municipality for the management and capacitation of proposed Trading Market Sites in Stellenbosch The identified Trading Market Sites have been selected with the intention to be an open productive space which would serve as a trading space for local entrepreneurs as well as to encourage and promote local activities The proposed Market Trading Sites are as follows:
OPROEP VIR VOORSTELLE: VOORGESTELDE MARKTE
1. DOEL
Die doel van hierdie advertensie is om voorleggings/voorstelle van belangstellende partye, soos geakkrediteerde NRO's of individue, aan te vra om 'n huurooreenkoms met die Stellenbosch Munisipaliteit te sluit vir die bestuur en kapasiteit van voorgestelde Handelsmarkterreine in Stellenbosch Die geïdentifiseerde Handelsmarkterreine is gekies met die doel om n oop produktiewe ruimte te wees wat as n handelsruimte vir plaaslike entrepreneurs sal dien, asook om plaaslike aktiwiteite aan te moedig en te bevorder
Die voorgestelde Markhandelterreine is soos volg:
Naam van Markhandelterrein Grootte (m²)
(Suidwal)
1. INJONGO
werklike poging aanwend om die pendulum terug te swaai deur saam met die privaatsektor te werk.
“Ek dink die rede hoekom die DM in die verlede gesukkel het om toerisme in die gebied op die been te bring, is weens uiteenlopende sienswyses en geen samehorigheid tussen die munisipaliteit en privaatsektor nie.”
Seraj Johaar, DM se direkteur van korporatiewe en beplanningsdienste, het die vergadering van sowat twee weke gelede bevestig
“Kommentaar op die konsep-toerisme-ontwikkelingsplan is steeds oop en sal op 20 Junie sluit. Sodra dit gefinaliseer is, sal die finale weergawe van die plan in September gepubliseer word,” sê Johaar
Volgens Johaar sal die publiek in ’n koerantadvertensie genooi word om aansoek te doen om in die toerisme-adviesraad te dien, met die proses wat teen September vanjaar afgehandel behoort te wees.
“Tans is die Paarl se toerismekantoor oop, terwyl die kantoor in Wellington teen Oktober sal open.
“Die DM sal albei hierdie kantore bestuur,” sê Johaar
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Happy Father’s Day
Clift College learners give toys to Andrew Murray home
The Interact service club of Clift College ran a toy collection drive for Andrew Murray children’s home recently The learners took charge by designing posters to advertise the initiative and collected pre-loved toys from the school community The drive ended with a heartfelt drop-off where they saw firsthand the joy it had brought.
Five attend Rotary Youth Leader adventure camp
Five youth leaders from Paarl attended the Rotary Youth Leader adventure camp during the school holidays With club president Rudy Dupont are (from left) Roshaan Lendoor, Annelize van der Linde,
Koninginne en konings gekroon
Die Laerskool Paulus Joubert het onlangs sy jaarlikse skoonheidskompetisie
gehou, met die kroning in die VGK Strauss-saal. Die tema was “Kings and Queens”
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Leerders ingelig oor boeliegedrag
AfriForum se teenboelieveldtogspan, in samewerking met AfriForum Jeug se Paarl-tak, het op 19 Mei by die Laerskool Noord-Eind en die Hoërskool Labori in die Paarl besoek afgelê Altesaam 940 leerders het tydens hierdie besoeke meer geleer oor die uitwerking van boeliegedrag op slagoffers en hoe om hierdie soort gedrag te identifiseer en te hanteer.
“Teenboeliebewusmaking is ’n gesprek wat gereeld met leerders gehou moet word. Kinders word nie met empatie gebore nie – hulle ontwikkel dit. En dit is iets wat binne skole moet gebeur, omdat so baie leerders in onveilige omgewings grootword waar hulle net geleer word om hulself te beskerm Kinders wat boelie, asook kinders wat sien dit gebeur en niks doen nie, moet leer hoe om hulself in iemand anders se skoene te sit. Dit kan net gebeur wanneer ons as volwassenes se woorde en dade dit aan hulle demonstreer,” sê Paulette Viljoen-Louw, ’n berader by die Hoërskool Labori Suid-Afrika beklee die vierde plek wêreldwyd wat kuberafknouery betref Volgens ’n studie in 2018 deur Ipsos, ’n wêreldwye marknavorsingsmaatskappy, het meer as die helfte (54%) van SuidAfrikaanse ouers aangedui dat hul kinders of kinders in hul gemeenskap slagoffers van kuberafknouery is. Hierdie statistiek kan egter veel hoër wees, aangesien ouers nie altyd bewus is
dat hul kinders geboelie word nie
“Dit is van kardinale belang dat kinders van jongs af bewus gemaak word van die negatiewe gevolge van boeliegedrag. Met AfriForum se kreatiewe, interaktiewe praatjie weet die leerders nou dat boelie nie net ander seermaak nie, maar ook hoe om op te tree wanneer iemand anders geboelie word. Die praatjie het empatie, respek en verantwoordelikheid beklemtoon – waardes wat ons almal in die samelewing nodig het om in harmonie saam te leef,” sê Bo du Preez, die departementshoof van die internasionale Eskom-wetenskap-ekspo by die Laerskool Noord-Eind.
“Dit is vir AfriForum belangrik leerders woon die teenboeliepraatjie by. Dit is gegrond in die volle wapenrusting van God, omdat hulle dit kan gebruik om boeliegedrag hok te slaan Veilige skole sorg ook vir ’n veilige gemeenskap – nie net nou nie, maar ook in die toekoms Na afloop van die praatjie weet elke leerder hoe om boeliegedrag te identifiseer en hoe om dit stop te sit. Dit is van kardinale belang om leerders op ’n jong ouderdom met die vaardighede toe te rus om gevare in die toekoms te voorkom,” sê Tania Scheepers, AfriForum se noordstreekkoördineerder vir onderwys en aanbieder van die teenboelieveldtogpraatjies. •Besoek www.teenboelie co.za vir nog inligting oor AfriForum se teenboelieveldtog.
Marzaan Jantjies, Hendrunice Wagner and Mincke Klein
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Matteus, Tania Scheepers (AfriForum) en Eben de Roubaix, ’n gr 3-leerder van die Laerskool Noord-Eind
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Fairview Wine and Cheese presents Fairview Gives Back, a special charity dinner and wine auction dedicated to supporting Drakenstein Palliative Hospice and Ladles of Love
Taking place on Friday 6 June at 18:00 at the Goatshed Restaurant at Fairview, this evening of fine food, exceptional wines, and generosity aims to make a meaningful impact in the community Wine lovers, foodies, and big hearts are invited to join this unforgettable evening to “wine, dine, and do good”
This special event features a four-course feast expertly crafted by the Goatshed’s very own Chef SJ Nel, paired with Fairview’s
finest wines, and hosted by none other than Nik Rabinowitz, one of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians, who will be bringing his signature humour to the evening
The evening will also include a charity wine auction of an exclusive selection of sought-after, rare, limited-edition Fairview wines
Guests will have the opportunity to bid on these remarkable bottles, with all proceeds going directly to two outstanding organisations:
Drakenstein Palliative Hospice has been providing compassionate and professional palliative care to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses since 1991 Their work extends to both patients and their families, offering support, dignity,
and comfort in challenging times
Ladles of Love is a Cape Townbased non-profit organisation dedicated to fighting hunger and uplifting communities Originally founded in 2014 to feed the homeless, it has since expanded
to provide thousands of nutritious meals daily, particularly to vulnerable children and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres Through their network of volunteers and sustainable initiatives, Ladles of Love is making a
Musiekfees vier 20 jaar met reeks konserte
Die langverwagte program vir die Stellenbosch- internasionale Kamermusiekfees (SICMF) vir 2025 is nou beskikbaar. Dié gesogte jaarlikse klassieke musiekbyeenkoms vier vanjaar sy 20ste bestaansjaar met ’n indrukwekkende reeks konserte en meesterklasse. Die formele aandkonserte vind plaas van 4 tot 13 Julie om 20:00 in die Endlersaal. Om die 20ste weergawe van die SICMF te vier, is ’n spesiale alumni-orkes vir ’n eenmalige konsert op Donderdag 3Julie saamgestel Die feeskunstenaarsbestuurder, Nina Schumann, het ’n besonderse program saamgestel wat nuwe sowel as bekende werke insluit.
Die openingsaand op 4 Julie bied Max Richter se herinterpretasie van Vivaldi se “Vier Seisoene” met die virtuoos Daniel Rowland op viool, gevolg deur Ravel se “Bolero”. Die program bevat geliefde klassieke werke van Beethoven, Strauss, Shostakovich, Brahms en Saint-Saëns, maar gee ook ’n platform aan hedendaagse komponiste.
Kevin Harris, ’n internasionaal bekroonde jazz-pianis uit New York, is hierdie jaar se gaskomponis. Sy nuwe werk “RESONANCE” – ’n kontemporêre simfoniese refleksie geïnspireer deur Steve Biko se swartbewussynsgeskrifte –se wêreldpremière is Dinsdag (8Julie)
Terwyl die SICMF-fakulteit elke aand meesterstukke uitvoer, is hulle ook besig met repetisies, afrigting en openbare meesterklasse vir die meer as 300 studentedeelnemers. Bykomende studentekonserte kan daagliks om 13:00 en 17:00 bygewoon word. Gereelde feeskunstenaars sluit in Nicholas Dautricourt, Andrej Baranov, Suzanne Martens en Farida Bacharova (viool), Xandi van Dijk (altviool), Maja Bogdanovic en David Cohen (tjello), Ekaterina Kornishina (fluit) en Emanuil Ivanov (klavier)
Die fees sluit af met vier orkeskonserte – drie in die Endlersaal en een in die gemeenskapsaal in Kayamandi. Die Feessimfonieorkes, onder leiding van die Nederlandse dirigent Antony Hermus, voer werke van Brahms, Nino Rota en
Ravel uit, terwyl die Feeskonsertorkes onder die Grammy-wenner Michael Repper werke van Bizet, Beethoven en Saint-Saëns sal aanbied. Kaartjies is by Webtickets te koop. Besoekwww sicmf co zavirdieprogram
Breytenbach-sentrum bied baie in Junie
Diegene wat nie weggaan vir die langnaweek in Junie nie, kan uitsien na heelwat aktiwiteite by die Breytenbach-
Die akteur en stemkunstenaar Chris van Niekerk sal as verdere bonus van Phosa se gedigte voorlees Kaartjies kos R60 en sluit
gend te midde daarvan te skep, sal aangeraak word Die onderwerpe sal bespreek word deur die filosoof prof Vasti Roodt en
tangible difference in addressing food insecurity in South Africa
Tickets for this exclusive event are priced at R1 000 per person, which includes the full dining experience with selected wines
All proceeds will go directly to Drakenstein Palliative Hospice and Ladles of Love
Bookings are essential and available on-line at Quicket
Every plate served, every glass of wine poured, every bottle auctioned, and every laugh will help make a difference in the lives of those in need, bringing dignity, nourishment, and hope to our communities
For further information email: info@fairview co za or visit the website: www fairview co za
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TheatreproductioncompanyTailoredArtsDrama SchoolwillbepresentingShakespeare’sMacbethat thePaarlOuMeul-teateron6,7,and8June Macbeth isincludedinthecurriculumatvariousschools,and learnersareencouragedtoattendtheperformance Forbookings,Whatsapp:0835243744 6-7SEPTEMBER
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Fairview Wine and Cheese Estate in Paarl are giving back to the community with a charity dinner and wine auction
Farida Bacharova Ian Watson Kevin Harris
Koegelenberg: George (Derrick) 31.03.1963 - 25.05.2025
Met liefdevolle herinneringe neem ons afskeid van ons geliefde eggenote, vader, broer en oupa. Word diep betreur deur familie en vriende. Roudiens vind plaas op Maandag, 9 Junie 2025 om 11:00 by Paarlberg NG Gemeente, Hoofstraat 524
Mariëtte Nieuwenhuys
06.06.1956 - 06.06.2011
Liefdevolle vrou, ma en ouma. Vandag sou jou 69ste verjaarsdag wees en 14 jaar weg van ons. Ons Engel, die gemis is bitter groot. Baie liefde, Hendrik, Mariska, Nardo, Cornel & Inke.
EDINA is looking for housekeeping work in house, guesthouse or business I can start immediately. I can also babysit. 069 464 9686.
MITON is looking for a gardening job I have experience and reference. I can operate plant machinery. (Certificate available) I am hardworking, willing to learn and highly motivated. 069 331 0546. We are looking for a labelling machine operator in the wine industry. With at least 5 years of relevant experience and own transport Kindly submit your CV to: recruitment.ftblgmail.com
COLLIS is looking for a job as a painter or gardener. I have experience but I am willing to do anything. General work as well. Call 074 244 9798.
JAILOS is looking for a job as a welder, plumber, painter, gardener, tractor driver. I can also do geyser installation and irrigation work Phone me on 073 881 6720 068 059 2623. FRANCINA is op soek na huishulp werk vir Saterdae. Ek het 'n verwysing. Skakel my op 073 623 5742.
Schoolboy stars aiming high
A strong group of junior players have committed their futures to Stormers Rugby
The school rugby season is in full swing, with quality rugby being played across the Western Cape every weekend and several highly promising players are poised to make the transition to professional rugby next year
Stormers Rugby has already secured the services of several of these star players for 2026 and beyond, which will continue the steady flow of talent into the system
The Paarl Gimnasium duo of centre Markus Muller and loose forward Quintin Potgieter, Boland Landbou scrumhalf Jayden Brits, Rondebosch Boys loose forward Alutha Wesi, centre Randall-John Davids and prop Matt van der Merwe, wing Jordan Steenkamp, hooker Altus Rabe and loose forward Gert Kemp from Paul Roos, Wynberg Boys flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed and Grey College lock AJ Meyer have all agreed to join Stormers Rugby next year
Director of Rugby John Dobson said that the contracting model is to look at local talent from the region first as a way
to keep strengthening the pathway system which has seen DHL Western Province u-21 win two consecutive national titles, with many of those players going on to feature for the DHL Stormers as well
“This speaks to our aim as an organisation of harnessing the talent we have on our doorstep and strengthening the connection with our fans by contracting players from their communities to take our team forward
“Of course we still keep any eye on the most promising players from around the country and will make strategic acquisitions from outside the region if we feel they will make a big difference,” he said Dobson said this strong intake of local talent is extremely encouraging as Stormers Rugby look to build significant depth by drawing on the best that the schools in the Western Cape have to offer
“We have seen a few success stories, with the Damian Willemse, Salmaan Moerat, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, JD Schickerling and Suleiman Hartzenberg all coming through our system to become household names
“We expect the same with these players who will join our environment next year ”
Mixed results for hockey
Paarl Hockey Club’s men’s first team delivered a thrilling 5-3 victory over Bellville on Saturday, securing their second win in the Grand Challenge league
The match proved to be an entertaining spectacle for spectators as both sides traded goals in what club officials described as a “real thriller”
The ladies’ first team maintained their strong position in second place on the promotion league log with a commanding 4-0 shutout victory against Pinelands, demonstrating the form that has kept them in contention for promotion
However, it was a challenging weekend for several other PHC sides
The men’s second team fell 1-3 to Bellville, while the third team suffered a comprehensive 0-3 defeat to Van der Stel
The ladies’ second team endured a narrow 1-2 loss to Central in what would have been a disappointing result given the tight margin
PHC’s Masters team dominated Pinelands Masters 5-1, while the Rocks Mixed team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over SSW Guardians
Week 7 Fixtures
The club faces another busy weekend with matches spread across Friday and Saturday
The men’s first team travels to Hartleyvale on Saturday at 16:30 to face Milnerton in what promises to be another challenging Grand Challenge encounter
The ladies’ first team will look to maintain their promotion push when they visit Van der Stel on Sunday at 15:00, while the men’s third team hosts UWC at home on Paarl Boys’ Astro on Saturday afternoon
Key Fixtures: Saturday 31 May: Men’s 1st vs Milnerton (away, 16:30) Sunday 1 June: Ladies’ 1st vs Van der Stel (away, 15:00) Saturday 31 May: Men’s 3rd vs UWC (home, 15:00)
The Masters team will be in action against VOB Masters at St Cyprians on Saturday at 13:30, while Paarl Rocks will enjoy a bye week in the Masters C division