Tyger Burger Mitchells Plain - E-Edition - 30 April 2025
CHRISTEL HOUSE GETS R1.5 MILLION SCHOOL BUS
Anon-profit school re-
cently welcomed a new Hino 35-seater school bus which will help provide more transport access for disadvantaged learners.
The bus, which was valued at R1,5 million, was donated to Christel House South Africa courtesy of the South African Muslim Council Trust (SAMCT) on Thursday April 24
Christel House South Africa is a no-fee, non-profit school based in Ottery, Cape Town, and supports learners from disadvantaged communities starting from 19 years (Grade RR to Grade 12 and five years post-matric) according to school spokesperson, Lara Black
The school held a ceremony to celebrate the donation of the school bus last week
TRANSPORTISCRUCIAL
At the bus launch, SAMCT trustee Faried Boltman said transport is one of the cornerstones of providing education
"We believe children need to be in school and transport plays a key role, which is why we identified the school bus as the appropriate donation
“We are very pleased that the school would include us in their growth and future,” Boltman said
PRIORITISE PET STERILISATION, URGES WELFARE
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SAMCT DONATES 35-SEATER BUS TO EMPOWER EDUCATION
“Education, community development and empowerment are very important factors that we focus on "
The SAMCT was founded in 2008, the result of a partnership between Old Mutual Unit Trusts and Al Baraka Bank
"We are so grateful for this donation as transport is so important when it comes to providing access to education
Our students face significant challenges getting to school
“Our bus fleet of 17 serves 906 students, transporting them to and from school daily from 29 underserved communities across Cape Town
“However, now we can support another 30 children with the bus when we go on educational excursions and university visits,"
Black said
Christel House also spends R8 million per annum on transport which also facilitates enrichment activities such as workplace exposure trips, and career seminars, according to Black
"We'll now be adding another 300 learners to our current 906 learner population
Christel House South Africa’s Grade 2 learners waving their South African flags during their school bus launch
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.Die VLV Brackenfell Varings vergader om 09:30 by Die Ark aan die kant van die NG kerk Brackenfell-Wes se kerkgebou in Ferndalestraat Dit is 'n prettige naaldwerkoggend - bring asb 'n hekelpen, 2 kleure wol, 'n notaboek en 'n skryfding saam Teegeld R20 en die lootjies vir 'n gelukstrekking, R5 elk.
FRIDAY10MAY
.Animal lovers and philanthropists are invited to an evening of elegance and generosity at the second annual Mdzananda Animal Clinic Gala Dinner and Auction 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 auction featuring exclusive items and experiences will be held. Tickets are available at Quicket (https:// qkt.io/1PepxN) or by emailing fund@mdzananda co.za.
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.Die Durbanville-poësiekring se volgende byeenkoms vind plaas op Woensdag 14 Mei in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal. Dr Dietloff van der Berg gaan sy belangstelling in die romantiese en mistieke digkuns en reis tot by Rumi deel in die bespreking oor sy vertaalde bundel: Rumi: Liefdesverse en aanhalings Die koste is R50 vir gaste of R200 per jaar vir lede Verversings, koffie of tee sal voorsien word. Kontak Lesley van der Vyver sekretaresse by teachervdv@ gmail.com of 083 460 4571 om te bespreek.
TUESDAY20MAY
.Bellville Library will host a book launch for Kristel Loots's book Woestynblom in the auditorium from 17:00 till 18:00 RSVP by 14 May via email to Bellville Library@capetown.gov.za or DanielleFrancis.philander@capetown.gov.za, or call 021 444 0300
Two men arrested for armed robberies
Two men, aged 30 and 37, were arrested in connection with series of armed robberies that took place in Woodtsock, Elsies River, Goodwood and Parow, and were due to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court
Their arrest took place following a police chase on Thursday 24 April
According to Anelisiwe Manyana of the provincial commissioner's office at approximately 15:30 officers of the Maitland Flying Squad were conducting routine crime-prevention patrols when they received intelligence regarding a white Hyundai believed to have been used in an armed robbery in Goodwood earlier in the day
They immediately acted on the information and soon spotted the vehicle travelling in Jakes Gerwel Drive On
spotting the approaching police vehicle the Hyundai accelerated to evade capture
A high-speed pursuit ensued, culminating in Station Road, Maitland, where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot Both suspects were apprehended by the officers
A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered false number plates suspected to have been used in various crimes
Officers also recovered a purse containing stolen bank cards and identity documents
Further investigation linked the suspects to at least seven armed robberies in the above-mentioned areas The two were detained at Goodwood Police Station and were to appear in court on multiple charges related to armed robbery and possession of stolen property
The white Hyundai used in an armed robbery in Goodwood on Thursday 24 April
Sheltersurge ownersto sterilisepets
NAMHLAMONAKALI
Thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens are born each year into lives of suffering, often ending up abandoned, neglected, or euthanised in overcrowded shelters across Cape Town
And now animal welfare organisations are calling on the public to take action by prioritising sterilisation to prevent this heartbreaking cycle before it begins
“There are simply too many animals and not enough homes,” said Animal Rescue in a statement
“Sterilisation is the most effective and humane way to reduce overpopulation and prevent suffering before it starts ”
The push for sterilisation is not just about controlling numbers, it also benefits pets directly
The procedure lowers the risk of certain cancers, reduces infections, curbs aggressive behaviour, and can extend a pet’s lifespan
Still, many pet owners delay or avoid sterilisation due to costs or lingering myths about the procedure
STERILISATIONDRIVES
To bridge that gap, several Cape Town-based groups are running free or low-cost sterilisation drives in areas including Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Hout Bay, and Retreat
“There’s no reason a healthy dog or cat should have litter after litter,” the organisation said “Each unplanned pregnancy adds more strain to already
FREE STERILISATION DRIVES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE MITCHELLS PLAIN AREA
overstretched shelters One operation can change a life not just for the pet, but for the animals we won’t have to turn away in the future ”
Pet overpopulation also contributes to wider community issues: rising stray populations, animal cruelty, and even public health concerns Animal welfare groups are urging residents to play their part
“This is not just a shelter problem, it’s a community issue,” the group emphasised
“We all have a role to play in preventing neglect and cruelty before it happens Sterilisation is where it starts ”
Kotja Morbits from Happy Tails in Langa echoed that sentiment, stressing the need for more empathy and education
“It all starts with the pet owner Pet owners should be responsible for getting their pets sterilised There’s no real empathy for the animals, people treat them like objects
“We do education around this because if you first care for the animal, you’ll see their value and treat them better ”
Animal groups are calling on the public to check their own pets' sterilisation status and to spread the word in their communities
“Together, they say, it’s possible to break the cycle and create safer, more compassionate neighbourhoods for people and pets alike
Mini soccer tournament for girls and boys
Girls and boys between the ages of four and seven years are invited to compete in the Soccer Budyz CKC Cup mini-tournament held on Saturday 3 May at Sansbury Mall in Eerste River
The event is hosted in partnership with Cornelius Schools from 08:00 until 13:00 . For more information you can WhatsApp Fernando Classen on 067 087 7433
Pet owners complete City survey
Pet owners have only two weeks left to participate in a survey focused on collecting data on Cape Town's pet population that aims to help shape future planning and interventions around animal welfare
In the past four weeks, 13 037 pet owners have completed the City of Cape Town's domestic animal survey which was hosted by AfriPaw The survey seeks to address the following questions: the number of pets, how many were vaccinated, sterilisation status and the type of animal healthcare accessed in times of need AfriPaw Animal Welfare is an NPO that educates low-income communities on their pets' primary needs and facilitates free sterilisations, as well as access to affordable primary healthcare and food and shelter for township pets according to their website
QUALITYOFLIFE
The most recent survey took place in Vrygrond on Saturday April 12 where the City deployed teams of field workers to engage residents directly Six weeks have been set aside for the survey, set to conclude at the end of April
"We're trying very hard to improve the quality of life of everybody in our city If we do not have a healthy animal population, that affects the human population So it's important that we get better data so we can speak to provincial and national government about proper funding for our animal welfare organisations who do great work for all the pet lovers and animal owners across the
city So if you haven't done so already, please get online and help us in this very important cause by completing the survey," said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith
The survey outcomes will help shape future planning and interventions on animal welfare in Cape Town, and provide an estimate of the domestic animal population Field workers conducting the in-person
surveys will carry identification cards when visiting properties
Residents can contact the City's Customer Call Centre on 0860 103 089 to verify a staff member's credentials, if need be .The survey can be completed online at https://bit ly/4bPScdI .The City has also set up a tollfree number for general queries or concerns about the survey: 0800 212 176, available weekdays between 08:00 and 16:00
Mayco member for safety and security,JP Smith,at the monthly pet clinic hosted by AfriPaw at Capricorn Primary School
The pet owners at Vrygrond with their dogs at the City’s domestic animal survey which was held on Saturday April 12 The survey was hosted by AfriPaw
The survey field workers who facilitated the domestic animal survey in Vrygrond
The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has been serving the community of Khayelitsha for 28 years being the only animal clinic and shelter in the vast township Services include consultations, hospitilisation, surgery, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance, continuous sterilisations, homeless pet shelter and education Around 1 500 animals are seen per month . Visit www.mdzananda.co.za for more information. . Tickets are available at Quicket (https://qkt io/1PepxN) or they can be acquired by emailing fund@mdzananda.co.za.
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“As student numbers grow, the need for safe, reliable transportation becomes even more critical as a means of reaching more at-risk youth struggling in underresourced communities," Black said
NEWHIGHSCHOOL
Christel House is also constructing a new high school as part of the school's Replication Programme The project is set to complete before the start of the new academic year Boltman also confirmed that their association will continue supporting their campus expansion
"This is an organisation utterly dedicated to the education of young learners grappling with the effects of severe poverty daily Its efforts and, indeed, its extraordinary and consistently impressive academic achievements with learners from impoverished economic backgrounds are to be applauded and encouraged We are privileged to have been in the position to partner with Christel House South Africa and to assist in bringing its five-year campus expansion plan to reality," he said Black says the bus donation marks the launch of a partnership with the SAMCT . For more information on Christel House South Africa, visit: https://sa.christelhouse org/.
Christel House South Africa’s learners seen welcoming their new Hino 20-seater school bus
South African Muslim Council Trust (SAMCT) trustee, Faried Boltman,Rasheeda Motala (SAMCT social responsibility officer) and Grade 3 learner,Aminah
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
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
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”
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
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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Die voorbald van Ivan Waldeck se nuwe boek The Gates of Hell,Chronicles of an ex-gangster.
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 "
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
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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
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
Elderlycrushed by tariff hikes
I am writing to express my deep unhappiness with the recent
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
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
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Dbekroonde 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
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 Kluge, ’n landskapkunstenaar wat bekend is vir gewaagde skeppings wat die grense van tuinontwerp verskuif, het ook verlede jaar twee toekennings by die Chelsea-blommeskou 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 mangrovewortels 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 Suid-Afrika
“In Singapoer het een miljoen mense oor 10 dae verby die
van die Jaar in 2024,Leon Kluge,by Between Two Worlds
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.
iTickets
. 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
Tel 021 910 65
Capeclub rugbyaction heatsup
Rugby supporters of clubs in Super League A are in for a stressful time this season as there are no outright favourites at the moment Durbell are currently the log leaders with 14 points after three matches, and it was obvious on Saturday 26 April against newbie Van der Stel-Evergreens that they are on a mission to topple Hamiltons this year
At half-time Durbell led 19-12 and VDE was still in the game
However, when the second half started VDE could not keep up with the experienced Durbell players who romped to a 52-24 victory
LESSONS
Valuable lessons were learnt by the visitors and the spectators in Durbanville cannot complain about the rugby on display
Other teams cannot afford to write VDE off after this loss and everyone is looking forward to the rest of the season to see how they grow after each match against the big guns In their first match they dispatched St Georges by 40-11 But rugby leagues are not won in May and with the tertiary institutions starting to fulfil their league commitments after the Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield, it will be a seesaw-battle on the log
OTHERMATCHES
Helderberg is second on the log with 12 points followed by Villager (11) and False Bay (7)
In other matches in Super League A Ikeys beat Kuils River by 23-22, Brackenfell beat Maties by 46-35, Villagers overpowered SK-Walmers by 64-26, Helderberg beat Unimil by 50-27 and False Bay were victorius against UWC with a 34-30 win
In Super League B Hamediehs opened their season with a 42-36 win over NTK at Vygieskraal, while Collegians were pipped by Macassar with one point when they lost 31-32 in Athlone Goodwood was too strong for CPUT and were winners by 40-20 Franschhoek beat Primrose 27-20
FIXTURES
The following teams will square off on in Super League A on Saturday 3 May:
. Hamiltons v SK-Walmers
. Brackenfell v Tygerberg
. St George's v UCT
. VDE v Unimil
. False Bay v Maties
. Villager v UWC
Kuils River and Helderberg have byes
Wings for Life run 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
