Magiese tuinreis ontvou
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Die internasionaal
bekroonde botanis Leon Kluge se Between two Worlds is meer as net n tuinontwerp. Dis n multi-sensoriese verbeeldingsreis amper magies van aard` n tentoonstelling van die tropiese planteryk in al sy skoonheid. Met beligting, klank en selfs reuk voer die uitstalling jou mee na n wortelboomwoud (mangrove) wat wakker word en weer gaan slaap Van n mistige oggend met waterstrome en sonsopkoms met vrolike voëlgesang tot ` n helder maanlignag waar krieke musiek maak
BELIGTING, KLANK EN SELFS REUK INGESPAN OM JOU MEE TE VOER
Besoekers van oor die stad heen het die afgelope naweek na Hazendal-wynlangoed gestroom om dié buitengewone tentoonstelling te kom ervaar - n eerste in Suid-Afrika Dié tuin was verlede jaar Suid-Afrika se inskrywing by die wêreld se grootste tropiese blommeskou in Singapoer waar dit n goue medalje en twee toekennings - Beste op Skou, en Beste Beligting - ingeryg het
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Landskap ontwerper van die Jaar ijn 2024 Leon Kluge by Between Two Worlds.
In vervoering
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Kluge, n landskapkunstenaar wat bekend is vir gewaagde skeppings wat die grense van tuinontwerp verskuif, het ook verlede jaar twee toekennings by die Chelseablommeskou in Londen verwerf
TREFFERINSINGAPOER
Met 4 500 plante van 200 soorte is deurdagte vakmanskap aan die dag gelê met Between two Worlds "In Singapoer het dit ons drie weke geneem om op te rig," sê hy "Vir die fokusstuk het ons bloekomboomtakke gebruik om die mangrove-wortels wat in die water in groei uit te beeld, omring met inheemse plantsoorte Die agtergrondklanke van voël- en dierelewe is in Skukuza in die Kruger-wildtuin opgeneem en die groot bloekomboomtakke van n boom wat by Hazendal omgeval het, is gebruik "Daar is varings, orgideë, vyebome, en n inheemse mangoboom Die idee met die tema was om ` n fantasiewêreld te skep met die speling van kleur en klank Om die tydstip tussen twee wêrelde vas te vang, net voor jy aan die slaap raak en wanneer jy begin droom, daai oomblik
wanneer realiteit en fantasie saamsmelt," vertel hy aan TygerBurger "Aspekte soos die vuurvliegies gee dan ook die gevoel van ` n feëland, ` n woud wat slaap en wakker word om te herinner aan n tyd waarin ons in harmonie met die natuur saamgelewe het " Alhoewel Kluge al agt soortgelyke ontwerpe in galerye oor die wêreld heen uitgestal het, was dit n eerste vir SuidAfrika
"In Singapoer het een miljoen mense oor 10 dae verby die tuin gestap Hoekom dit nie terugbring Suid-Afrika toe nie waar dié soort plantkuns met spesiale effekte nog nie gesien is nie?" sê hy
Die landgoed werk ook saam met Kluge om die tuine reg oor die historiese eiendom te herontwerp en n nuwe botaniese tuin in die plaas se wingerde te skep wat toegewy is aan die renosterveldgemeenskap van die Kaapse Floristiese Streek, 'n Unescowêrelderfenisgebied
Die skouspel sal nog tot 2 Mei oop wees op Hazendal-wynlandgoed voor Kluge se vertrek na die Chelsea-blommeskou in Mei . Kaartjies is beskikbaar op Quicket
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Easter weekend road deaths decline in Cityagreesto meetingoverbridge
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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Western Cape Government has reported a slight drop in
Budget raises red flags for Durbanville
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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
At a sparsely attended but outspoken budget meeting in Durbanville residents and other groups from Subcouncil 7 noted their concern to the City of Cape Town over proposed tariffs and the neglect of its fast-growing community in the 2025-’26 municipal draft budget
From double-digit rate increases masked by official spin according to residents, to the near-total absence of infrastructure upgrades in their area, those attending questioned the City’s spending plan as both unfair and out of touch
Despite low attendance, insightful and concerning feedback was heard from the Welgemoed City Improvement District (CID), Durbanville Residents and Ratepayers’ Association, Vredekloof CID and residents of Tara on the serious impact the proposed 2025-’26 municipal budget will have on residents
showed less than 1,5% of the R40 billion capital expenditure budget is allocated to Subcouncil 7 “Given we are one of the largest and fastest-developing subcouncils, this is deeply concerning Particularly alarming is the complete absence of any major road upgrades planned for the next three years
“This is even more problematic in the context of the upcoming R300 extension project by the province and Sanral The City will need to invest in connecting road infrastructure to ensure the success of this regional initiative ”
Furthermore, the standard annual R1 million ward allocation includes several questionable projects, particularly in Ward 21, according to Louw Louw highlighted the following budget items as cause for concern
Three key issues that demanded urgent attention and public input, said ratepayer Perot Louw, were misleading rateincrease messaging, an alarming lack of capital investment and questionable ward allocation of each ward “The City continues to promote the narrative that municipal account increases will remain ‘below 10% ’ However, for the majority of residents the reality is far different, as most are facing increases exceeding 20% ”
NOMAJORROADUPGRADES
A quick calculation, the ratepayer said,
“Sonneblom Park fencing is to be allocated R300 000 This fence has already been erected Also the Bella Rosa dog park at R250 000 is questionable as this too appears to have already been completed
Together, these two line items represent 55% of the ward budget Surely this funding could be more appropriately allocated to current, communityprioritized needs?”
He encouraged all residents there to study the tariff increases and submit their comments on the budget before the cut-off date of public participation on 2 May The City indicated that it would release a statement on the matter, but it had not been received by the time of publication
Easter weekend road deaths decline inWC
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were reported on provincial routes
VIOLATIONS
“RepresentingCapeTownandbeing namedatop-3finalistamongmore than700nominationsareboth humblingandenergising.”
- Berne de Klerk
Top honours forBerne
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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Western Cape Government has reported a slight drop in road-related fatalities over the Easter weekend, with 22 lives lost between April 17 and 21, down from 26 during the same period last year
While the decline is welcomed, officials continue to emphasise the importance of responsible road behaviour as another long weekend looms
The provincial government’s mobility and health departments deployed teams across the region during the peak travel period to enforce safety measures and provide emergency assistance
The provincial traffic services were active throughout the Easter period, conducting 784 integrated operations, including roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed enforcement activities, says a spokesperson of the mobility department
Over 30 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, and 8 714 speeding violations recorded while more than 19 000 traffic fines were issued A total of 226 arrests were made, with 181 being for drunk driving
Durbanville is celebrating the achievement of one of its own, media entrepreneur and wellness advocate Berne de Klerk, who was named top-3 finalist at the 10th annual Woman of Stature Awards South Africa, in the media and journalism category
The star-studded gala event, held on 12 April at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, saw more than 700 remarkable South African women nominated, making this year's awards the most competitive to date
According to official data, 22 fatal crashes occurred over the Easter weekend, resulting in the said deaths The Cape metro region recorded the highest number of incidents The breakdown of fatalities includes 14 pedestrians, five passengers, two drivers, and one motorcyclist losing their lives
According to officials, 14 of the deaths occurred on municipal roads, while eight
“We are encouraged by the reduction in fatalities, but our message remains clear: road safety is a shared responsibility,” said a spokesperson for the Western Cape mobility department “With another long weekend ahead, we urge all road users to prioritize safety, plan ahead, and never drive under the influence ”
The Western Cape Government plans to maintain high visibility and continue road safety operations throughout the upcoming public holiday period
A familiar face in the wellness space, De Klerk is the founder of Five Colour Collective, a marketing and media company, but more widely known for her health-and-wellness television productions, which reach audiences across Africa In addition to producing more than 450 wellness episodes on DStv's SuperSport, 365 days a year, twice a day, she completed two seasons of her Afrikaans television show, Lewenslus Kuiers met Berne, in collaboration with DStv's VIA channel, an accomplishment she lists as one of her proudest moments The show invites celebrities across South Africa to share their life stories and mental wellness
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To TygerBurger she said this milestone celebrated her journey and that of everyone who walked this path with her
“I am deeply honoured to be recognised among such purpose-driven women,” she declared “Representing Cape Town and being named a top-3 finalist among more than 700 nominations are both humbling and energising " The Woman of Stature Awards, now in its 10th year, celebrates excellence, leadership and resilience in women across 14 diverse categories While the title of Overall Woman of Stature South Africa 2025 was awarded to HOT 102 7 FM’s Tara Penny, Berne’s finalist status highlights her outstanding influence in marketing and media as well as her broader community contributions
Her story of not just of business success, but leadership, being an example for aspiring entrepreneurs and change makers throughout the country
Berne de Klerk was named in the Top 3 of the Woman of Stature Awards South Africa.
PassionPlay turns40years
To mark the 40th anniversary of Passion Play Ministries International (PPMI), the Cape Town branch will host a series of Passion Play performances featuring international cast members as part of a global cast exchange initiative
PPMI is known for its dramatic retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ Local audiences will be able to see the roles of Pilate, two Sanhedrin members, and two soloists, performed by visiting actors from sister ministries abroad Local cast members portraying Jesus, Nicodemus and Mary recently performed in the USA reflecting the ministry’s commitment to cultural and spiritual exchange
“This year is unlike any other,” said Bronwyne Scott, director of Passion Play Cape Town “We’re not only celebrating 40 years of this ministry globally, but we’re seeing our local actors take their passion for storytelling across borders ”
For over 25 years, Passion Play Cape Town has drawn audiences from all walks of life
The 2025 production He’s Alive will run from Wednesday 30 April to Sunday 4
May at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre The doors open at 19:00 The performances are free of charge
The public is invited to attend the performances, support the production, or get involved behind the scenes
. Follow Passion Play Cape Town on Facebook and Instagram for updates and behind-thescenes content
Give your business a boost
Up-and-coming entrepreneurs are encouraged to take advantage of a range of new upskilling courses at the Cape Town Entrepreneurship Academy, supported by the City of Cape Town
The online academy went live in November 2022 with several training videos by experts and experienced business owners
"Many of the new courses go beyond the scope of strictly business and give guidance and insight on other aspects of life that often intersect with entrepreneurship For example, some new courses cover first aid, emotional intelligence, and financial longevity All the courses are designed to help Capetonians in a practical and hands-on way and are geared for people at different levels of their professional journey, whether they are students, budding entrepreneurs, or seasoned professionals," said James Vos, the City's Mayco member for economic growth
Full-time access is available to all free courses, and users receive a certificate of completion
The City’s Business Hub hosts free workshops for entrepreneurs on various subjects, including tendering, costing and pricing, and business improvement strategies
Upcoming sessions include video marketing on a budget, data analytics and marketing automation with AI, scaling
your business to the next level, and supplier networking sessions
"This speaks to our overarching mission as a City government to make Cape Town the easiest place to do business
Supporting start-ups and entrepreneurs, especially at that fledgling stage, is so important for our local economy and employment growth I encourage Capetonians to check out the existing and upcoming courses and sign up for the ones that will help you boost your business," said Vos
. Visit www thestartuptribe org/pages/ capetown to see all the entrepreneurship courses on offer; and www.investcapetown. com/news-events/business-events-in-capetown/ to find The Business Hub’s upcoming courses.
James Vos,Mayco member for economic growth with the staff at C O Designs,a Goodwood-based business who participated in a Business Hub programme.
James Vos,Mayco member for economic growth, with Busiswa Mateke,owner of Boss Chic Boutique,a Khayelitsha-based small business
Paintbrushes tellastory
AVRILFILLIES
Since his childhood Tyrone Appollis has been painting and romanticising about the poor fisherfolk's struggle along the coasts of the Western Cape for survival
He painted scenes of harbours from Kalk Bay to Gansbaai to showcase the struggles of fisherfolk against draconian quota systems and watching their world-famous sea cottages being taken over by the rich in the name of gentrification
“For years fishermen fished the holy, sweet waters running alongside their world-famous sea cottages on our coasts,” Appollis said, “and in my paintings I have depicted these scenes to show how they were so cruelly moved to other areas to serve rich folk’s taste for gentrification, which saw over their sea cottages taken over ”
He still believes the quota system is terrible, seeing the ongoing struggle of fisherfolk to make ends meet with the quotas allocated to them
ARTISTANDPOET
“Besides painting I also make sketches
and write poems about the working class, the vessels in Kalk Bay and other harbours, which are my happy hunting grounds In my childhood I used to call it my throw-away paintings, drawings and poems, and recently I added songs of Kalk Bay and Gansbaai, although Kalk Bay is the lovely thorn in my little car's front tyres As I always say ‘tank you’, but my little car isn’t ‘tank-full’, which means I score mileage from or to Kalk Bay ”
Appollis resides in Vanguard Estate
He said he entered a few art competitions without any success and, in retrospect, was a good loser
“Not winning competitions served to strengthen my demeanour for greater heights in my work as a painter, poet, singer and songwriter But I take comfort in the fact that some of the world’s most esteemed thinkers, musicians, artists and painters never won a Grammy or Oscar award Vincent van Gogh, Bessie Head, Bob Marley and Steve Biko come to mind, but they are uppermost in my heart as the most enduring of spirits ”
Appollis acknowledged all the South African artists who, through the years, touched his soul indelibly and whom he regards as much-vaunted creations
‘VISWINKELS’
Recently he was challenged by Stefan Hundt, curator of the Sanlam Art Collection in Bellville, to paint
“Viswinkels Vannie Kaap”
“Initially I didn’t say a word, but am currently taking up the challenge I’ve written poems on ‘Kalkys fish and crispy cheaps’, but will put brush to paint to make the challenge a reality Local is lekker and when you visit these small harbours you can be sure there will be fish and chips, dried snoek, harders or fresh fish from the sea I’ve painted harbours such as Paternoster, Saldanha, Hermanus, Yzerfontein, Gordon’s Bay and Struisbaai, and this theme hasn’t dried up my pores of awakening ”
CT International Jazz Festival hits the right notes
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Jazz was on the menu this weekend as the 22nd edition of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival kicked off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Thousands of music enthusiasts came out to get a glimpse of their favourite artists performing live
And those who could not make it to the festival had the opportunity to get a taste of some of the entertainment on Thursday 24 April at the Jazz Festival free concert held on Greenmarket Square
Over 5 000 people turned out Thursday to catch the likes of local songtress Andrea Fortuin, kwaito music group TKZee and British jazz band Incognito, among others
UNITESPEOPLE
Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister for Cultural Affairs and Sport, told TygerBurger the festival unites people "It has been exciting, the gees was amazing and I loved it The theme of this year's festival was "Legacy Meets Tomorrow" For me this is a legacy show in Cape Town For the two nights I came with my daughters Hopefully one day their children can come And that is what this is about "
He said the event allows local artists to showcase their talent to the world "If you are on stages such as these you get spotted It is not just for locals but international audiences too "
Spead across the Kippies, Manenberg, Molelekwa and Rosies stages, patrons were treated to performances by about 30 local and international artists
These included Jamaican-American musician and singer Masego, local band The Ploemies, trumpeter Muneeb Hermans, Jazz vocalist and composer Nomfundo Xaluva, multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Jiyane and American singer, songwriter Ari Lennox among others
CALENDARHIGHLIGHT
TygerBurger spoke to a few of the festivalgoers
Mica Traut from Retreat said she grew up with jazz, so she did not want to miss the festival
Sheila Hlanjwa said she attended annually and enjoyed the music
Making her debut at the festival, South African sensation Lira had the crowd on their feet during her 45-minute set
An emotional songstress said this was her first performance in Cape Town since suffering a stroke three years ago
Speaking to the cheering crowd, the "Believer" hitmaker said her recovery journey was "difficult, but worth it" "I struggled to talk, and I didn't focus on singing but on talking In December 2023, I was caught up in the music of the country I sang randomly and noticed I could sing In January 2024, I decided to practise my songs and singing came very easily I got my life back when I wasn't thinking "
The artist Tyrone Appollis adds more detail to his biggest harbour painting yet,“Kalk Bay Panorama”
boiling over”
Jamaican-American musician Masego PHOTOS: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Lanielle Hartzenberg,Carmen Prins,Charmaine Slinger-Smith,Danchia Slinger-Smith and Euodia Samson enjoyed the festival
Riethaa Abrahams,Taahir Adams and Laaiqah Ghadien,from Athlone,had a blast
Stellenberg-leerders het Dinsdag klomp uitdagings aange mopaniewurms op te eet en die verloorder in‘n uitdaging Jason O’Brien en Ethan Muller was met eiers geverf soos E meeding FOTO:
Stellenbe vreesloos inveldto
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HELEEN BOSHOFF@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Daar was vreemde konkoksies om te sluk, mopaniewurms om te eet, kinders wat gil, onderwysers wat gril en ’n vier meter lange luislang wat om die skoolhoof krul.
Dit was Dinsdag 22 April alles deel van Radio Tygerberg 104FM se Vreesloos 2025-veldtog wat by die Hoërskool Stellenberg besoek afgelê het
“Dit is vir ons ’n groot voorreg en baie pret om ons Vreesloos-veldtog na hoërskole in die omgewing te neem Dit bied ons ’n wonderlike platform om by jongmense uit te kom en hulle te inspireer met ’n boodskap om vreesloos te leef,” sê Rikus van Rooy, Radio Tygerberg se stasiebestuurder
REGSTREEKSUITGESAAI
Die Vreesloos-veldtog is op die jeug gemik en is ’n mengsel van die gewilde realiteitsprogramme Fear Factor en Survivor, maar met die belangrike boodskap dat jy vreesloos deur die lewe kan gaan met die Here aan jou sy Die gewilde omroepers Gerald Petersen en Mike Potgieter was die aanbieders van die program Terwyl die uitdagings in die skoolsaal plaasgevind het, het Die Real Brêkfis-span (Benescke Janse van Rensburg, Neville D en Francois Boyce) regstreeks van die skool af uitgesaai Tydens die program het hulle verskeie onderhoude gevoer, onder andere met die hoof van die Hoërskool Stellenberg, Yolandé Havinga Die vier deelnemers se eerste nie-amptelike uitdaging was ook ’n onderhoud met dié gewilde ontbytspan
Gala in support of ani
Animal lovers and philanthropists are invited to an evening of elegance and generosity at the second annual Mdzananda Animal Clinic Gala Dinner and Auction on Friday 10 May at 18:30 at the Two Oceans Aquarium
Guests will be treated to a delicious two-course dinner prepared by top chefs, a sweet treat for desert, and complimentary table wine to toast to a great cause
An exciting auction featuring exclusive items and experiences will be held Connect with fellow animal lovers, while making a real impact on the lives of animals in need
Tables seat 10 guests, and individual bookings are welcome Guests who do not book a full table will be seated with fellow supporters
HELEEN BOSHOFF
Herewith signing out for one last time...
I had a dream of becoming a journalist from Grade 5, when a teacher helped me recognise my gift of the written word And despite much discouragement of having faith in one's own career dreams, I went on to realise them
Once realised, soon enough it became abundantly clear that this was the right choice, making a difference through telling the stories of others
I always say we are often the voiceless soldiers behind the published works, rewarded by a simple byline at the top for our efforts No personal opinions, no guided narratives So on these few occasions we give readers insight into the person who is the subject of our newspaper
For those who may not know me, or my story, my name is Samantha (although I never hear my full name unless I'm in trouble, of course) I had a dream of becoming a journalist at People's Post newspaper, specifically writing for Mitchells Plain, the area I was born and finished my schooling in, and to which I still a have very deep sense of belonging, even though my family moved out of the area at the start of high-school years
I was inspired to make a difference by telling the positive news from the area, amid continuous front-page articles about all the deepest darkest happenings in the area
My dream was largely realised in 2014 as an intern, on the newspaper's Lansdowne edition But slowly God let the full dream unfold, and in time I wrote for the prized edition for Mitchells Plain What was meant to be a six-month internship ended
.. I WAS INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY TELLING
THE POSITIVE NEWS FROM THE AREA
after three months with a full-time offer It was an opportunity to prove myself Consequently, I believe I personify the saying "If you love what you do you won't work a day in your life "
With more than 50 awards, commendations, finalist nominations and recognitions along the more-than-10year span of my career, and having the privilege of featuring in almost every major journalism competition in the country I never imagined doing anything else And honestly, through all of this I have learnt many valuable lessons
You know, one cannot tell the future; I mean, if you asked me a few years ago where I'd be at this point my answer would probably have been the same as it was then
Tomorrow I will officially close a chapter of my life At 32 I stand at the precipice of major change I once believed it was too late for me to start over I recognise the magnitude of this new career move, an opportunityto make a fresh start, a whole new beginning, which is more than many can do right now In fact, I didn't want to write this column at all, for fear it would be a tad too emotional My colleagues were quite adamant that I write this, my swansong, and how glad I am that I obliged
For the past 10-and-a-half years, People's Post, and later TygerBurger (as the publication name changed), has become such a huge part of my identity, a publication I have passionately advocated for, and it has been such an incredible ride And while it is with a heavy heart that I officially bid farewell to my career as a reporter today I am so immensely grateful for all I have achieved on this most fulfilling of journeys
Thank you for the memories, for the platform, for the opportunity to inform, inspire and entertain you along the way As I often would say in my videos, "signing out for one more time [although this time final], for People's Post news I am Samantha Lee-Jacobs "
Kommentaar // Comments
Residents fed up with street racing chaos
On Friday evening I called law enforcement regarding the cars speeding in the Goodwood area
On Sunday night again cars motorbikes were revving, racing up and down the Goodwood area for hours
The law enforcement call centre had my call on hold for 10 minutes
Even though they are based in Goodwood the operator said she could not hear anything or see anything on the cameras I asked if they have double-paned windows?
The police station is also in the area Are these departments so far removed from the actual lawlessness in our residential areas?
SAVE OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS, E-mail
Die tale wat ons praat
Ek sien Ou Toppie van Kuilsrivier kla verlede week oor Kaaps ("Ek hou nie van Kaaps", TygerBurger 23 April) Soos hy dit so mooi stel het hy 'n broertjie dood daaraan, want hy "pratie" so nie of meng nie juis met die wat so praat nie
Ek moet sê hy klink 'n bietjie verwaand synde dat hy die wat wel so praat se intellek of beskaafdheid bevraagteken (hulle het ''net-net gr 2 deurgeskraap of ken bloot nie ordentlike taal nie'' in sy woorde, of is kwasi-skrywers of akademeci wat 'n verhandeling moet regverdig) Nee goeiste Ou Toppie ek dink dit is darem so 'n aks of wat te dik vir 'n daalder en 'n bietjie neus in die lug Daar is mos plek vir skakerings in ons taal (en ja Afrikaans is almal wat dit praat s'n - ongeag hoeveel skakerings en nerings daar in daardie "ons" is)
Ek praat "okie" Kaaps nie maar hoekom sal dit 'n ander pla hoe ek praat of nie praat nie of waarom sal ek my ontstel oor hoe ander praat - miskien moet ons eerder probeer om mekaar beter te verstaan ongeag hoe die woorde oor ons lippe rol
Vir my lees Kaaps (soos in Nathan Trantraal onder andere) se skrywes 'n biejie moeilik maar ek was al aangenaam verras want soms sê dit darem 'n ding raak en gee lewe aan die storie Hier in die Kaap het ek buiten sommige Kaapse terme ook woorde uit die Moslem-gemeenskap begin leer ken Na my mening verryk dit mens net Nee wat Ou Toppie moenie so ''judgerig wesie'' Soos my ma altyd sê -leef en laat leef en gun vir almal (en hoe hulle praat) 'n plekkie in die son Viva veelkantige Afrikaans!
KARIEN, Brackenfell
Save our coastline from litter before it’s too late
I took a walk along one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches this past weekend and was heartbroken by what I saw Plastic bottles, food wrappers, fishing line, and even broken glass littered the sand, marring what should be one of our greatest natural treasures
Cape Town is known worldwide for its stunning coastline, but without urgent action, we risk losing this priceless asset to pollution and neglect While volunteer clean-ups are admirable they are not enough The City needs to implement regular beach maintenance, stricter littering fines, and more public education campaigns about the consequences of pollution
We must also tackle the issue at the source:
improving waste management in nearby communities and encouraging recycling Installing more visible accessible bins along beach entrances could help Beaches are not just playgrounds for tourists; they are crucial ecosystems for marine life and important spaces for local communities If we fail to protect them now, future generations will inherit nothing but polluted shorelines
Saving our coastline must become a shared responsibility between the government, businesses, and all residents It’s time we treat our beaches with the respect they deserve
AURORA DANIELS, E-mail
Paasweek gaan nie oor partytjies nie
Paasfees was 'n tyd om met familie deur te bring Om te reflekteer oor jou lewe en hoe Christus die prys vir jou betaal het om jouself af te vra lewe ek vir Hom, wat vir my gesterf het? Maar eerlikwaar ek dink ons mense het die hele punt daarvan gemis Oral rond was daar die een partytjie na die ander partytjie van vroeg tot laat of sommer heelnag deur En ja, mens kan dit sekerlik
verstaan familie het kom kuier Kom ons wees gesellig Maar hoekom moet daar dan altyd 'n bakleiery ook uitbreek en almal se naweek onplesierig maak? Wat 'n super belangrike tydperk in 'n Christen se lewe moet wees word nou geheel en al in iets anders verander Die kerke is leeg, maar die strate is vol Waarna toe is ons mensdom oppad?
BEKOMMERD, Eersterivier
Elderlycrushed by tariff hikes
I am writing to express my deep unhappiness with the recent
But now, in my retirement years, I find myself struggling to keep up with the ever-rising costs of basic municipal services The increases linked to property values are simply unaffordable on a fixed pension income The value of my home increased exponentially over the last few years, as was the case for all home owners in Cape Town, forcing me into a bracket where my municipal bill will increase by nearly 20% It feels as though those of us who have spent our lives building this city are now being punished for staying in the homes we worked so hard to pay off There seems to be little consideration for pensioners who, without any means to increase their income, are being squeezed beyond their limits I urge the municipality to review these tariff hikes and consider relief measures for senior citizens Our dignity and ability to live securely in our own homes should not be eroded by the very city we helped shape JO ROBERTS, Brackenfell
LANGNEKKE: ‘n Leser het hierdie twee kameelperde afgeneem by die gasteplaas waar sy tuisgegaan het tydens‘n besoek aan die Bontebok Nasionale Park oor die Paasnaweek “Die twee langnekke het vir groot vermaak gesorg en ek kon nie anders as om hulle teen die mooi agtergrond te fotografeer nie,”skryf Christa Rossouw in haar e-pos aan TygerBurger
Motor vehicle licence fees are primarily used to build,upgrade,and maintain the provincially-owned road network
Comment on fees hike
The Western Cape Government is inviting residents to comment on the proposed increases of motor vehicle licence fees, published in the Provincial Gazette
Extraordinary 9057 on 17 April
The proposed increases, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 August, are open for public comment until Saturday 17 May
"The Western Cape is home to over two million registered vehicles, and the condition of our roads is consistently rated among the best in the country
“This is largely due to the provincial government’s commitment to ringfencing motor vehicle licence revenue to maintain, upgrade, and expand our road network," said Muneera Allie, Western Cape mobility department spokesperson
“Paying your vehicle licence fees is not just a legal requirement, it is an important contribution to keeping our roads
safe, efficient, and reliable for everyone
“These fees are directly reinvested into the Western Cape’s road infrastructure, helping to build and maintain the roads that connect our communities, support economic activity, and enable daily life ”
Motor vehicle licence fees are primarily used to build, upgrade, and maintain the provinciallyowned road network; assist municipalities in maintaining their more strategic roads, and ensuring continued safe mobility for all road users, including residents, freight operators, tourists, and public transport passengers
The draft regulation is available on this link: 2025 Proposed increases to Motor Vehicle Registration and License Fees . To comment on the proposed increases, send an email to Robyn Titus@westerncape gov.za
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Ons het begin met messe en later
na vuurwapens oorgegaan, en deesdae is vuurwapens maklik bekombaar Die bendes is ook meer professioneel en wreed," sê hy Hy sê die moeilikste ding om uit die tronk te kom en sy lewe te verander, was om deur sy slagoffers se naasbestaandes vergewe te word "Toe ek uitkom, was dit n koue, eensame, pynlike pad om te stap Die eerste persoon by wie se huis ek opgedaag het om verskoning te vra, het die deur in my gesig toegeslaan 'n Ander het op die grond gespoeg en gesê f*kk*f jou stuk gemors Dit was 'n moeilike pad," sê hy . Die boek is by Waldeck by waldeckw67@gmail com of 063 6011 428 beskikbaar
Die voorbald van Ivan Waldeck se nuwe boek The Gates of Hell,Chronicles of an ex-gangster.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Producers Pieter Toerien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) will present a new production of Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening at Theatre on the Bay on Friday 9 May. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi awardwinning show, featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including "Any Dream Will Do", "Close Every Door", "There’s One More Angel in Heaven" and "Go, Go, Go Joseph", has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
Taking on the titular role is Dylan Janse van Rensburg (Spring Awakening, My Fair Lady), alongside vocalist Lelo Ramasimong (The Colour Purple, Little Shop of Horrors) as the narrator and the charismatic Chris Jaftha (Top Billing, Mamma Mia, West Side Story) as Pharaoh. This stellar cast promises an emotionally charged theatrical experience Under the direction of Luitingh and Duane Alexander, with musical supervision by CharlJohan Lingenfelder and musical direction by Amy Campbell, audiences can expect a fresh and exhilarating interpretation of this classic, timeless musical. Choreographers Duane Alexander and Jared Schaedler bring dazzling movement to the stage
The show premieres in Cape Town before heading to Johannesburg in July This exhilarating production is suitable for the whole family
. Tickets cost from R175 at Webtickets and the Theatre on the Bay box office on 021 438 3301.
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, wat al verskeie toekennings en nominasies vir haar kinderteater ontvang het, is die vervaardiger van ’n nuwe kinderteaterproduksie, Woordedief, wat in Mei by die Kunstekaap-teater op die planke sal wees
Die Woordedief is ’n stoute kalant wat jaloers is op almal wat kan lees en alles probeer om woorde, stories, letters, sinne en sommer enige rondloper-gedagtes te steel tot groot ontsteltenis van kinders wat baie graag wil leer lees, spel en skryf, en veral stories wil hoor Al die produksie se stories kom uit die voorgeskrewe grondslagfase-boekies van NB Uitgewers
Die maats moet kom help keer dat Pol Pou, Robbie Robot en Zietie By nie in die Woordedief se sak beland en vir altyd verlore raak nie Kleurvolle dekor en kostuums, koddige karakters en musiek wat die kleintjies sal laat wikkel nooi groot en klein om deel te raak van die voortsnellende aksie
Die lirieke is deur Meyer-Rödenbeck en haar dogter, Luca Human, geskryf en deur Coenraad Rall en Luca getoonset
Die vier akteurs is Eldon van der Merwe, Wian Taljaard, Kerscha Titus en Mia van der Merwe
Die uur lange produksie sal van Maandag 5 tot Donderdag 8 Mei om 09:30 in die Kunstekaap-operahuis te sien wees as deel van Suidoosterfees Junior . Stuur e-pos aan margit@dieboer com of skakel 0833033430 vir besprekings
Suidooster-sterre gaan skitter
Die kykNET-sepie Suidooster se sterre gaan weer helder skitter by hul jaarlikse Stormsterkkonsert wat op Saterdag 3 Mei om 17:00 by die Suidoosterfees plaasvind.
Wilmer Müller, die sepie se publisiteitsbestuurder, sê die konsert het nog elke jaar uitverkoop
Die hoofgroep akteurs wat optree is Natasha van der Merwe, Jawaahier Petersen, Irvine van der Merwe, Jill Levenberg, Eden Classens, Craig Adriaanse, Richard September, Simone Biscombe en Dean Smith. Die res van die sepie se rolverdeling maak verrassende verskynings en oudergewoonte sal ’n storielynkinkel of twee wat nog op televisie moet uitspeel, tydens die konsert onthul word.
“Vanjaar se konsert is ook die afskop van Suidooster se tiende verjaarsdagvieringe en dit beloof om die gehoor weer eens op hul voete te kry met talle liedjietreffers,” sê Müller
“Sepiekarakters soos Mymoena, Kaashifa, Wade, Bennie Gary Juicy Justin, Suzy Bianca en die sluwe Nazeem gaan nie net vir vermaak uit die boonste
DAGBOEK / DIARY
. Die Konsert van Hoop is by die Kunstekaap-teater op Woensdag 30 April om 18:00 ’n Suidoosterfees-produksie in samewerking met die Stad Kaapstad en die Nasionale Jeugmusiekstigting. Kaartjies kos R120 tot R150 by Webtickets.
. Mel Botes: Dominoes is at Die Boer theatre restaurant on Thursday 1 May at 20:30 Tickets cost R250 at www dieboer com or 021 979 1911.
. Die Universiteitskoor Stellenbosch tree op Vrydag 2 Mei en Saterdag 3 Mei om 19:00 in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch op Kaartjies kos R180 by Webtickets.
. The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids is at Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 3 May at 20:00 Tickets from R495 at iTickets
rakke sorg nie, maar hulle gaan ook die gehoor om die beurt ’n traan laat pink en skaterlag. Ons sien veral uit om Alistair Izobell op die verhoog te verwelkom om die Suidooster-temalied te sing,” sê Müller
Volgens Jana Hattingh, uitvoerende hoof van die fees, stap Suidooster al ’n lang pad met die Suidoosterfees.
“Ons het vir die eerste keer in 2020 tydens die Covid 19-pandemie met die sepie hande gevat toe ons saam ’n inryteater by Atlantic Studios, die tuiste van Suidooster, in Montague Gardens aangebied het Suidooster is ook ’n vennoot in die Suidoosterfees se jaarlikse Talentsoektogkompetisie
The Stage Performing Arts Studio van Durbanville help vanjaar met die choreografie en verhoogbestuur
. Besoek www.suidoosterfees.com. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets, of Artscape dial-aseat by 021 421 7695.
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. Salome - This is Me is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 10 May at 18:00 Tickets from R200 at Webtickets
. Creedence Clearwater Revival show performed by The Banned is on Sunday 11 May from 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book.
. Rocco de Villiers kom tree op Moedersdag, Sondag 11 Mei, om 14:00 by Heroes Brackenfell op Deure maak 12:00 oop Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net of iTickets
. Vincent - His Quest to love and be loved (musical) runs at Artscape from 14 to 17 May at 19:30 Tickets from R180 at Webtickets
Wêreld Trekklavierdag en Afrikaans se 100 jaar as amptelike taal word op Dinsdag 6 Mei om 19:00 met die konsert Trekklavier is Groot in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch gevier Die konsert word aangebied deur die SuidAfrikaanse Vryrietinstrument Vereniging (Safra). Leon Oosthuizen, president van Safra, sê dit is ‘n feestelike kulturele samekoms vir oud en jonk Kom ervaar ‘n onvergeetlike musiekbelewenis van die akkordeon met koor, ensemble en konsertina met vooraanstaande trekklavierspelers, skoolkore, konsertinameesters, kersfeeskore, volkspele en ander musiekgroepe met betowerende klanke in ‘n verskeidenheid genres van klassiek tot volksmusiek. Daar sal ook ‘n mini-expo van alles-akkordeon wees "Kom deel in die samesyn met uitstaande spel en sang Trekklavierstories wat harte raak, van klassiek tot volksmusiek Hierdie musiekmakietie beloof 'n viering van taal en klank or grense heen," sê Oosthuizen Kunstenaars sluit in Louis Verwey, Leon Oosthuizen, André van Vuuren, Loren Ehlers, Corinne Sanderson, Barney van Dyk Zamar JNDR Dries en Esmé Neethling, Boks Bros, MJ Brooks, Willem Luitingh, Laerskool Stellenbosch Junior- en Seniorkore en Perkussie-orkes, Kylemore Sekondêr-koor, Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof A Capella-groep, Volkspele Tygerberglaer, Weber Gedenk Primêr-koor, Laerskool Cloetesville-koor, en die Star of Gladtidings Kersfeeskoor . Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets
. A Benefit Show for drummer Alan Thwaites is on Sunday 4 May at 14:00 at Woodstock Brewery Great bands playing Tickets cost R200 at Quicket or pay at the door
. Elvis meets Cher with James Marais and Monique Cassells is on Sunday 4 May at 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club Diego de Abreu will be opening the show Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book
. Annie is presented by Edgemead High School in the school hall from 8 to 10 May Tickets from R120 at Quicket
. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay from 9 May until 13 July Tickets from R275 at Webtickets
. André, die Skreeusnaakse Hipnotiseur, is op Saterdag 10 Mei om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R140 tot R180 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net of
. Die Universiteitskoor Stellenbosch tree op Vrydag 16 Mei om 19:00 in die Hugo Lambrechts-ouditorium in Parow op Kaartjies kos R160 by Quicket . Koos Kombuis en die Radio Kalahari Orkes tree op Saterdag 17 Mei op by Daisy Jones, Summerhill-wynplaas. Kaartjies kos R200 by Quicket
. Dan Patlansky and band are at Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wine Estate, on Sunday 18 May Doors open at 13:00, show starts at 15:00 Tickets from R230 at Quicket
. Zoid Psalm: A New Musical Journey is at the NG kerk Bloubergstrand on Friday 23 May (20:00) and Saturday 24 May (14:00 and 18:00). Tickets from R200 at Quicket
. Lauren-Lee tree op Saterdag 24 Mei om 19:30 by die Collective Arts-teater in Boston, Bellville op Kaartjies kos R130 Kontak collectiveartstheatre@gmail. com of 066 226 2539 vir besprekings.
Chris Jaftha as Pharoah in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Rolanda Marais and Albert Pretorius in‘Hedda Gabler’ PHOTO: JEREMEO LE CORDEUR
Die maats moet kom help keer dat Pol Pou (foto), Robbie Robot en Zietie By nie in die Woordedief se sak beland en vir altyd verlore raak nie FOTO: GYS LOUBSER
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HELEEN BOSHOFF@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Twee beeldskone sussies, Amy-Lee en Kaycee De Gouveia, beklee sterstatus nadat hulle geskiedenis gemaak het met hul benoeming as vanjaar se Junior en Senior Liefdadigheidsambassadeurs as deel van Suid-Afrika se Mnr en Mej Junior Suid-Afrika-skoonheidskompetisie.
Dit is die eerste keer in die geskiedenis van die kompetisie dat susters saam hierdie eer ontvang
Hierdie vasberade susters van Oakdale het nie net krone gewen nie, maar ook mense se harte, danksy hul standvastige visie, toewyding en passie
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Hul reis weerspieël ware veerkragtigheid en ’n dapper gees Deur hul kreatiwiteit en liefde vir selfuitdrukking het die De Gouveia-susters uitgestyg as rolmodelle vir jong mense, en hul pad na sukses word voortgesit in van die land se mees gesogte kompetisies
Albei sussies was onlangs finaliste in die bekende Mnr en Mej Junior Suid-Afrikakompetisie, aangebied deur Pageants SA en onder leiding van Carolyn Botha Amy-Lee (16) van die Hoërskool Bellville is as Mej Junior Tiener gekroon, terwyl die 10-jarige Kaycee De Gouveia, ’n leerder aan die Laerskool Bellpark, as Mej PreTiener (Pre-teen in Engels) Suid-Afrika wegstap
Vir Amy-Lee is die eer ’n droom wat waar geword het “Dit beteken nie net dat ek erken word vir wie ek is nie, maar dit gee my ook die geleentheid om ’n groter verskil te maak Ek beskou dit as ’n eer en ’n verantwoordelikheid om ander
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R CHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Learners from Parow West Primary School were afforded a front-seat opportunity last week to learn more from Benjamin G Hewett, author and wildlife documentary filmmaker
Hewett hosted a book talk and read from his books The Amazing Underground Adventure and The Amazing Deep Sea Adventure at the Parow Library on Wednesday last week where learners could learn more about his writing, stories, travels and career as a filmmaker His books form part of The Chrystal Chronicles Hewett, a father of two, hails originally from the United Kingdom, but has made Cape Town his new home and he now considers himself South African
GLOBALCITIZEN
Hewett however is a global citizen and has since the age of 18 years lived in America and Australia where he worked as a
AMY-LEE EN KAYCEE IS PASSIEVOL OOR GEMEENSKAPSDIENS
jongmeisies te inspireer om in hulself te glo en altyd hul passie te volg ”
Op haar beurt vertel Kaycee sy is baie bly en dankbaar vir hierdie toekenning “Dit wys vir my ek kan iets spesiaals doen en ander kinders wys dat hulle ook enigiets kan bereik Dit maak my trots om my land te kan verteenwoordig en wys dat ek ’n verskil kan maak, selfs al is ek nog jonk ”
Met hul oë op die wêreldverhoog is Amy-Lee en Kaycee vooraf gekies om SuidAfrika volgende jaar by ’n internasionale kompetisie in Turkye te verteenwoordig Hul droom is om die titels Miss Teen Universe en Little Miss World huis toe te bring Amy-Lee en Kaycee samel nou geld in en soek borgskappe om hierdie droom moontlik te maak
DIENERSVANDIEGEMEENSKAP
Maar hul invloed strek veel verder as net lintjies en tiaras Amy-Lee en Kaycee is passievol oor gemeenskapsdiens Hulle het onlangs saamgewerk aan ’n skryfbehoeftes- en lekkernyprojek waar hulle nuwe en gebruikte skryfbehoeftes ingesamel het Die donasies is in individuele toutjiesakke verpak wat saam met lekkergoed-pakkies voorberei is wat aan die organisasie Sarmie Mommiez oorhandig is Verder het die twee nuwe skoolklere en skoene gekoop en dit aan behoeftige kinders geskenk om selfvertroue en waardigheid te help herstel
Benjarmin Hewitt
scuba diver instructor "I came to South Africa and fell in love with the place," he says His books, he explains, came about while he and his family found themselves bored and indoors during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown pandemic period It was during this time that the family started the story-line for the book Several recordings were made and this gave structure to what eventually became full-blown books While this was happening, he also had an illustrator, Anja Stoeckigt, design the pictures for the story
"We started to slowly put the book together I did not learn or study to become an author, this just happened through creative thinking
“I have never written a book before and had the help of family and friends, which took all of the pressure away "
He read a few chapters from the book during the talk and also explained that in the entire book, at least 30 people helped to put
Daarby het hulle ook aktief aan die Dignity Dreams-projek deelgeneem waar hulle wasbare en herbruikbare sanitêre doekies aan jong meisies geskenk het Hierdie projek dra daartoe by om waardigheid en skoolbywoning vir meisies in nood te herstel Met ’n hart vir mense en diere help hulle ook graag die haweloses en bring gereeld tyd deur by diereskuilings soos Lucky Lucy, waar hulle liefde en sorg aan reddingsdiere gee Oor die pad vorentoe sê Amy-Lee sy wil graag met gemeenskapswerk volhou,
“veral met projekte wat diere help, want ek het ’n groot liefde vir hulle Ek sal aanhou om die Lucky Lucy Foundation te ondersteun en bewustheid oor dierewelsyn te skep" Sy wil ook jongmense aanmoedig om betrokke te raak by hul gemeenskap Haar sussie sê egter sy sien uit om stories met ander mense te deel “Ek wil graag aanhou om kinders en mense wat swaarkry te help Ek wil graag stories deel en ander kinders wys hoe lekker dit is om te help ”
talks about his book at library
things together
Hewett, an avid reader, encouraged the children to visit libraries as often as possible during his talk
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He is currently busy compiling his third book and says he will always try and keep the books original and creative
"To finish the first book was really quickly All of the recordings were gathered in two weeks, and it took another few weeks to complete In total the book took about two and a half months We did the layout and the printing ourselves The second book, however, took a bit longer," says Hewett, a sport, music and wildlife documentary filmmaker
During his talk, the Grade 7 learners gasped when they learned that the filmmaker worked on the popular wildlife television show Snakes in the City, which features on National Geographic
Benjamin G Hewett
Apart from National Geographic, he has also done some work for the BBC and Discovery Channel "I lived in Johannesburg for nine years and traveled to Botswana and Tanzania, but I enjoy staying in Cape Town," he
says The one country that he describes as being the most beautiful however is Madagascar off the coast of Africa, due to it being untouched and wild The one country on his bucket list, he says, is China
Run for those who can’t atWings for Life this weekend
Ready to be part of something epic? Thousands of runners across the globe will lace up and take off for a cause that’s bigger than just a finish line on Sunday 4 May The 12th edition of the Wings for Life World Run is going down in Greenpoint, Cape Town and we want you at the start line!
This isn’t your typical race
It’s a global movement driven by purpose to run for those who can’t With every step, you’re powering life-changing spinal
cord research and pushing us closer to a future where paralysis no longer holds anyone back
Last year, 265 818 people ran as one It became the world’s largest race and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when passion meets purpose Now it’s your turn to join the mission
The run starts on Sunday 4 May at 13:00 at Cape Town P9 Greenpoint: Vlei Rd, in front of the Green Point Athletics Track . For more info, visit www
Amy-Lee is by vanjaar se Mnr.en Mej.Junior SA as Mej Junior Tiener gekroon
Kaycee De Gouveia het as Mej.Pre-Tiener (Pre-teen in Engels) Suid-Afrika weggestap
