TygerBurger Bellville E-Edition 13 August 2025

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Youth from Neocatechumenal Way in South Africa,a charism within the Catholic church,vis stops for the young pilgrims who took part in the Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage to Rome The pilg of interest and meet the pope The jubilee pilgrimages to Rome happen every 25 years Abo Neocatechumenal Way,raised funds for more than a year to take part in the pilgrimage The live in Cape Town and seminarians from the Redemtoris Mater seminary in Rondebosch.

VOEG STEMME BY OAKDALE SE INWONERS OOR S

DelaHaye

AVRILFILLIES

Inwoners van De la Haye in Bellville het ook hul stemme gevoeg by diegene van Oakdale oor die prostitute en dwelmhandel wat oogluikend in hul woonbuurt voorkom

TygerBurger het verlede week berig oor inwoners van Oakdale wat keelvol is vir sekswerkers in die gebied ("Prostitute ontstel")

Die strate wat in De la Haye geraak word, is langs Strand-, Van Tromp-, Park- en Linkstrate Dieselfde kwessies van prostitusie en dwelmhandel is in Februarie op 'n gemeenskapsvergadering bespreek Die Bellville-polisie het ook die vergadering bygewoon, maar tydens die bespreking het die polisie glo niksseggende

“Onsisalmalbewusvan hoegroepsdrukwerk.”
- Griezelda Grootboom

antwoorde op die vrae gegee

Derhalwe moes die buurtwag, n private veiligheidsmaatskappy en die inwoners self inspring en die prostitute en dwelmhandelaars

uit hul woonbuurt verjaag

Die Stad Kaapstad het by navraag oor prostitusie in die noordelike voorstede gesê enige misdaad moet by die polisie aangemeld word Die aantygings dat die wetstoepassingsamptenare anderpad kyk en nie help nie, word in 'n ernstige lig beskou en ondersoek sal ingestel word NABLADSY4

WHAT’S ON / DIARY

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VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS

. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub aan. Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp

. The R Factor - a charity event to support the Lucky Lucy Foundation is on at Reddam House Durbanville on Friday 15 August at 18:30 A variety talent show of student dancers, singers, musicians and drama artists. Lucky draw prizes up for grabs. Tickets cost R100 at Quicket

SATURDAY16AUGUST

. Join the Friends of Bracken Nature Reserve at the reserve in Brackenfell for a morning of weeding Work starts at 09:00 Bring a hat and water For more information contact André at 071 089 9503.

. Die Elvisklub vergader om 14:00 by Bonn Road 44, Uitzicht, Durbanville Almal is welkom Whatsapp Eurika by 065 876 8024 vir meer inligting

. Die Kaapse Woordwewers bied om 14:00 'n gedigtedag by DNA Eatery and Cafe in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum aan. Die fokus val op vroue in digkuns en slegs vroue sal hul gedigte voordra. As deel van Vrouemaand rig die Kaapse Woordwewers 'n versoek om skenkings van sanitêre doekies, wat deur die vrouedigters aan leerders uitgedeel sal word. Bywoning is gratis. Kontak Gail Stone by 076 897 5384 of Martina Everts by 061 099 5124 vir meer inligting

MONDAY18AUGUST

. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.

WEDNESDAY20AUGUST

. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.

. Die roman Gebeente deur Etienne van Heerden word deur dr Dorothea van Zyl by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061

DONDERDAG21AUGUSTUS

. Die NG kerk Kuilsrivier-Suid, oftewel Suidkerk, bied 'n seniordag aan by Cup of Life, die kerk se koffiewinkel. Alle seniors is welkom om saam te kom kuier Die Groenewald-broers kom speel vrolike musiek. Die geleentheid begin om 10:00 vir 10:30 tot 12:00 Die koste beloop R20 en sluit eet- en drinkgoed in Stuur 'n WhatsApp na 082 769 8014 om plek te bespreek en betaal by Cup of Life

VRYDAG22AUGUSTUS

. Kom geniet 'n heerlike bord sop en lekker saamkuier by Huis De Kuilen se sop en samesyn-geleentheid om 18:30 by die NG kerk Kuilsrivier teen R75 per persoon. Bring jou gesin of vriende en kom geniet die aand. Gaste is welkom om hul eie drankies saam te bring. 'n Deel van die opbrengs sal gebruik word om opknappingswerk aan die tehuis te doen. Beperkte kaartjies is beskikbaar Kontak ontvangs by 021 903 7055 om te bespreek.

SATURDAY23AUGUST

. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372 (Whatsapp only) to book your ticket

. The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. For more information or enquiries, contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab koetsier@gmail.com

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In die koue wintermaande van Junie en Julie vanjaar, toe sneeu, wind en koue reën die Wes-Kaap in sy greep gehad het, het iets besonder warm gebeur – nie net in temperature nie, maar in harte "Ons Hemelse Vader het ons geseën met donasies van pragtig gebreide artikels, klere, ligte eetgoed, kontant en verskeie donasies deur die publiek," sê Linda Louw, die dinamiese koördineerder van 'n inspirerende breiprojek, wat al vir jare hoop bring aan kinders wat trauma beleef het Louw, wat die projek hanteer van die Jabulani- en Jubileum-aftree-oorde, is trots om te sê dat hierdie winter se skenkings hulle in staat gestel het om meer as twee bakkievragte vol liefde en sorg oor die Wes-Kaap te versprei – met die hulp van Ronel de Jager en die hofbeamptes van die

“Jyweetnooitwatterkindselewejy verandermet‘neenvoudigepakkie noedelsof‘nsagtebeernie.”
- Ronel de Jager

Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag

Die breiprojek het egter nie net kinders se liggame warm gemaak nie, maar ook hul siele "Die hofbeamptes bevestig die blydskap en geluk wat hierdie kinders ervaar wanneer hulle iets ontvang," sê Louw "Ons is Jesus se hande en voete; mag Hy hierdie werk seën en die sekondêre trauma en angs by ons kindertjies verlig " Agter hierdie inspirerende werk staan 'n vrou met 'n diep begrip van die werklikhede waarmee kinders in die hofstelsel te kampe het Ronel de Jager, afgetrede senior staatsaanklaer met 39 jaar

diens, was in 1993 die beheeraanklaer in die Parow-streekhof toe met Suid-Afrika se eerste spesialishowe vir seksuele misdaad begin is "Ek het gou agtergekom dat kinders honger by die hof aankom - of dit nou vir 'n konsultasie is of om te getuig," sê sy In 1994 het sy begin om iets te ete aan kinders te gee – 'n klein handeling wat 'n groot impak gemaak het Sy het vriende gevra om 'n bietjie ekstra in hul inkopietrollies te sit: tweeminuutnoedels, sop, pap en ontbytstafies Die klein kosprojek het vinnig gegroei – ook in sagte speelgoed en klere vir kinders wat soms met geskeurde klere by die hof opdaag Die doel was om hul waardigheid te herstel en dit 'n bietjie makliker te maak om teen 'n oortreder te getuig

In 2021 het De Jager vir Linda Louw ontmoet, vir wie sy beskryf as 'n "formidabele vrou" wat vurig was om betrokke te raak Aanvanklik het Linda

saam met drie tot vier vroue gebrei, maar die projek het gegroei tot 44 vroue wat nie net bere en komberse nie, maar ook truie, mussies, handskoene en kosbare geskenke met liefde vervaardig

"Hierdie vroue het weer 'n doel in die lewe gevind," sê De Jager "Dit is sielsvoedsel vir hulle En vir die kinders is dit 'n oomblik van vreugde, liefde en erkenning van hul menswaardigheid "

Die behoeftes is egter steeds groot

Met die toename in gevalle van seksuele misdrywe teen kinders, bly daar 'n voortdurende behoefte aan speelgoed, klere en voedselpakkies

Meer as 20 spesialishowe in die WesKaap, insluitend Vredendal, Vredenburg, Worcester, Goodwood en Kaapstad, baat hierby "Ons smeek gemeenskappe om betrokke te raak Elke bydrae maak n verskil Jy weet nooit watter kind se lewe jy verander met 'n eenvoudige pakkie noedels of 'n sagte beer nie "

Hierdie projek word aangepak met die geloof dat God die werk sal seën en sekondêre trauma en angs by die kinders
verlig,sê Linda Louw.

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Die Durbanville-wynvallei het oorheers in die top-12 wenners in die 2025 Shiraz SA Uitdaging-wynkompetisie met nie minder nie as vyf wenwyne

Hiervan is drie van die De Grendelwynlandgoed - die eerste keer in die geskiedenis van dié 13 jaar oue kompetisie dat drie wyne van een wynplaas wen - en twee van die Diemersdal-wynlandgoed

Die wenners van dié toonaangewende kompetisie vir shiraz, shiraz-gebaseerde versnitte en rosé, is gister by 'n toekenningseremonie by Blacksmith's Estate in die Paarl aangekondig

WENWYNE

Die wenwyne van De Grendel is sy De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2023, De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2022 en De Grendel Shiraz 2021 Die wenners van Diemersdal is sy Diemersdal Shiraz 2023 en Diemersdal Syrah 2023 Ook Stellenrust spog met twee wyne onder die top-12, sy Stellenrust Artisons Blueberry Hill Shiraz 2023 en Stellenrust Artisons Missing Link Shiraz 2023

Die ander wenners onder die top-12 was Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022, MAN Vintners Skaapveld Syrah 2024, Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2023, Tokara Shiraz 2022 en Von The Sir Shiraz 2023

Riaan Möller, voorsitter van Shiraz SA, het vanjaar se inskrywings geprys: “Ons sien 'n volgehoue toename in innoverende en terroir-gefokusde wyne, nie net in premium enkelvariëteit shiraz nie, maar ook in versnitte en rosé Die algehele gehalte is beter as ooit tevore ” Volgens Möller is die paneel beïndruk deur die stylvariasie en deurgaans hoë gehalte “Dit is bemoedigend om beide klassieke en kontemporêre interpretasies van shiraz te sien wat met

Die wenners is (voor van links) Daniela Jansen (Saronsberg),Tom Lennon (MAN Vintners),Mari Branders (Diemersdal),Thea van der Merwe (Journey’s End),Danielle Marais (Babylonstoren),Klaas Stoffberg (Babylonstoren) en Kaylin Willscott (Journey’s End) Agter is Natasha van der Merwe (MC),Johan Jordaan (Spier),Tertius Boshoff (Stellenrust),Morgan Steyn (De Grendel),Riaan Möller (Shiraz SA Chairperson),Ursula Erasmus (Tokara),Rudi von Waltsleben (Von Wines),Andrew de Groot (Fermentis Lesaffre),Dean Fourie (Guardian Peak),Gerhard Swart (Flagstone) Johan Conradie (Vinventions) en Susan Erasmus (Eerste Hoop) FOTO: A GORMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

THINKING OUT LOUD

Beekeeping: definitely

not a side hustle

Last summer, I fancied trying my hand at beekeeping

It wasn’t a random thought Almost everyone I knew had a side hustle, and my previous one, captioning for online streaming platforms, had been made redundant by AI, so I was on the lookout for something new But the idea first took hold when a swarm of bees unexpectedly took up residence in our wall

When life gives you bees, sell honey, I’d thought, but I quickly abandoned the idea, much to my husband’s relief That weekend I learned beekeeping isn’t a side hustle it’s a full-time job

The revelation began when my husband noticed a few bees buzzing around the air vent on our back wall

At first, we weren’t concerned There are always a few bees about, but eventually the vent began attracting an unusual amount of attention

the side of the house and captured it: hundreds of bees swarming like they were having a housewarming party

The sky had indeed turned black with bees

We later learned from the beekeeper that the first bees hubby had seen were scouts

A little incense might have prevented the rest from following Told him so!

That day, the house was abuzz literally and figuratively No bees made it inside, but their droning filled the air

By Monday, the buzzing had stopped

I wondered if they’d moved on, but the beekeeper arrived, opened the vent and revealed a hive the size of a large hat with hundreds of silent bees busily buzzing about their business

.. WHENLIFEGIVESYOU BEES,SELLHONEY,I’D THOUGHT,BUTIQUICKLY ABANDONEDTHEIDEA...

“Put some incense sticks in there,” I suggested Non-floral incense, we’d found, worked well to chase bees away With seven squeamish daughters most of them terrified of bees incense had saved us many a drama

Hubby ignored me, suspecting they’d already made a hive inside This became a later point of contention

I phoned a beekeeper, who didn’t come cheap He advised us to keep an eye on things and send him videos so he could assess the situation He’d come by on Monday if it got worse

It got worse

Sometime later, hubby went outside with his phone and returned shouting He’s not squeamish, but bees swarming are a freakish sight “I looked up and I just saw black,” he said

In his first attempt at filming, he got stung Undeterred, he tried again from

We’d caught them in time, he said We were lucky Removal only required taking off the vent

My youngest and I watched through the window as the beekeeper scooped the hive out by the handful and placed it into a box, loosely covered with a sheet

The trick, he explained, was catching the queen Once she was out, the workers high from the smoke he’d pumped inside would follow quietly Then he loaded the box into his car to take them away

A few foragers might return, he said, but they’d either leave or die

“Or just squirt them with Doom,” he added

Hubby posted the swarm videos on his status, and friends immediately began requesting honey I asked the beekeeper if we’d at least get any honey out of the ordeal

He cheekily replied, “If you want, next year I can come back and sell you the honey from your wall ”

-LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY

Bravo aan diegene wat veg

teen bendedrywighede

Dit is met belangstelling en nuuskierigheid dat ek die bydraes onder "Kaap van bloed" in laasweek se TygerBurger gelees het

Ek haal my hoed af vir die bydraes en juig so luid ek kan vir die betrokkenheid en raad wat aangebied word

Ek kan nie anders as om in sommige gevalle te dink dat ons oplossings het vir simptome en nie vir oorsake nie

Ek is betrokke by sekuriteitsforums en doen aktiewe patrollies in die sakekern en woongebiede in my omgewing en het gereeld te doen met wetteloosheid (en soms ook met misdadigheid)

Ek is van die opinie dat as daar geen gevolge is vir oortredings nie, daar geen verandering sal wees nie

Dit is reg en prysenswaardig om met die jeug te werk, die kerke betrokke te kry asook al die organisasies wat bystand bied aan hawelose mense Ek is egter van die opinie dat hierdie aksies met die grensgevalle tussen wetsgehoorsaamheid en wetteloosheid werk en dat voorkoming beter is as genesing Maar die geharde

misdadiger, die leermeester van die diegene wat neig na misdadigheid, moet boet vir sy (of haar) dade en die gevolge dra van sy of haar aksies, om ook as afskrikmiddel vir die gretige leerders en volgers te dien

Die man in die straat (en diegene wat patrollies doen vir sekuriteitsforums) het geen magte nie; hulle is ten beste die "oë en ore" van die gemeenskap wat hulle dien

Ons moet meer verwag van ons plaaslike geregsdienaars en wetstoepassers om hulle magte te gebruik om behoorlike ondersoeke te doen en te verseker dat diegene wat hul tyd buite die reg deurbring, die prys betaal deur skuldigbevindings in howe en die pyn van misdadigheid aan hul bas te voel Dit vra egter die toewyding en samewerking van die vervolgingsgesag, die howe en korrektiewe dienste wat ooglopend nie tans in staat is om hul mandate te eerbiedig nie Weer eens, bravo! vir die wat alreeds hul beskeie deel bydra

ANDREWGREEFF,E-pos

Warm welcome at Durbanville’s Hennies

With our recent visit to family in Durbanville it was such a blessing to meet a friendly person in the form of the security guard when we visited Hennies on Friday afternoon

Not only were we greeted politely but we observed many times how he would keep vagrants away from where we sat outside and cars

He even, while we were still there, assisted an

elderly gentleman changing his flat tyre while many persons just walked past

Thank you for your friendly and considerate manner as it's very rare in your profession

I didn't get the chance to greet you or compliment your good behaviour but I will definitely pop in again soon

MARIE-LOUISEVERMEULEN,Bronkhorstspruit

Spoedkameras in Brackenfell-boulevard

Gister ry ek uit Sonkring op pad na Haasendal en soos almal in Sonkring ondervind, is dit 'n nagmerrie om Brackenfell-boulevard te kruis

Hier was al vele ongelukke en selfs op die hoek van Groenewoud- en Cecil Morgan-strate is dit 'n nagmerrie om uit Sonkring te kom Vele versoeke is al gerig om verkeersligte daar op te rig; verkeersbeamptes het al die motors kom tel of wat hulle ook al daar kom doen het en steeds val die versoeke op dowe ore En wragtig! Gister toe ek na 'n gesukkel die pad kruis, sien ek dat daar 200 meter verder spoedkameras opgesit word Nou vra ek, is die kruising van die twee uitgange nie belangriker as spoedkameras nie? Ek hoop iemand kan dit asseblief vir my mooi verduidelik AMANDA,Brackenfell

A SEA OF PINK: Cape Town resembled a sea of pink as 15 000 runners lined up at the start of the Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town before making their way through the majestic streets of Mother City in celebration of National Women’s Day on Saturday 9 August. PHOTO: MOTION.PROTV
BRIEWE / LETTERS

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DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

The SATA Junior Touchboks of the Western Cape were welcomed back at Cape Town International Airport by family and friends on Tuesday, returning from the Atlantic Youth Touch Cup 2025, held in Ireland from 1 to 3 August

The national team, which includes players from the Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal and Gauteng, departed for Ireland on 27 July, following a meet-up in Johannesburg the day before South Africa competed across four divisions: u-18 Girls (bronze medal), u-18 Mixed (6th place), u-20 Ladies (bronze medal); u-20 Mixed (bronze medal)

In total, South Africa brought three bronze medals home, a commendable achievement on the international stage Over three days the teams faced-off against top-tier competition, including Ireland, England and Scotland

The bronze-medal match was played against Scotland on 3 August with South Africa clinching the win

Among the standout players was André Lee Geldenhuys, a 16-year-old from Scottsville, the same hometown as sports legends Bok Cheslin Kolbe and athletics champ Wayde van Niekerk

A rising star in his own right, André is a 100 m and 200 m sprinter, described by commentators as a “speedster” throughout the tournament

Despite his age André competed in the u-20 Mixed Division, where he earned the title Man of the Match He currently attends Meridian Pinehurst and also plays full-back in his school’s 15-man rugby team 16-YR-OLD KRAAIFONTEINER

André Geldenhuys with his mom Lee Anne Thiart
Form left are players Daniel Van Reenen,Alex Lilley,Yakoob Ismail,Andre Geldenhuys,Yusra Sait,Leehein van Huffel,Elzaan Mentoor,Holly Van Jaarsveldt,Megan Abrahams,Nuha Levy and Sophia Costa
Family members and friends welcome back the Touchboks at Cape Town International Airport

Bekker en Bacchus raak bekkig

Amore Bekker is te sien in“Bacchus tot Bekker”by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op Donderdag 21 en Vrydag 22 Augustus om 20:30

Amore Bekker is te sien in Bacchus tot Bekker by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op Donderdag 21 en Vrydag 22 Augustus om 20:30 Is dit moontlik om iemand te vertrou wat nie wyn drink nie? Miskien ? Hoekom sal jy nooit weer ‘n glas rooiwyn met ‘n muggie in drink nie? In hierdie viering van die druppels van die druif ontmoet jy Bacchus wat hierdie nektar mildelik met ons deel. Van papsak tot pinotage, chardonnay tot chenin blanc - kom lag, pink ‘n traan en drink ‘n glasie wyn Tjorts! Jy het haar gehoor, nou kan jy haar sien - Amore sonder grense Tobie Cronje is verantwoordelik vir die regie Kaartjies kos R200 .Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

Play-within-a-play on the way

The side-splitting farce by Michael Frayn that takes audiences behind the scenes of a hilariously disastrous theatre production, Noises Off is coming to Theatre on the Bay from 27 August to 14 September

Directed by the multi-award winning Chris Weare, the play-within-a-play presents a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings as a cast attempts to stage a farce with a mix of acting talent, two weeks of rehearsals and all that can go wrong, going wrong... and for some reason a plate of sardines that never knows where to be

Two award-winning actors Aidan Scott (Amadeus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Lloyd and Natalie Robbie (Spring Awakening, Orpheus McAdoo) as Dotty lead the talented young Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) cast in this farcical fiasco that revolves around a hapless cast and crew struggle to bring their cheesy bedroom comedy Nothing On to life

Things spiral wildly out of control - doors slam, sardines fly, tempers flare and romantic entanglements unravel with perfect imperfection Act One shows the final dress rehearsal, Act Two flips the set to reveal the backstage chaos during a mid-run meltdown, and Act Three sees the production finally collapse into complete comic mayhem.

A love letter to the madness of live theatre, Noises Off is a fast-paced, brilliantly constructed playwithin-a- play that guarantees laughter from curtain up to final bow

"Acting is at the heart of the Lamta ethos and students perform a variety of works, from Sondheim and Lloyd Webber to Ibsen and Chekhov," says Lamta co-founder Anton Luitingh. "We believe that while the rigours of the musical theatre genre and it’s ever-evolving singing and dancing demands increase, those without solid acting training are limited in their abilities and their understanding of the core elements of theatre ”

.Tickets cost from R180 at Webtickets and the Theatre on the Bay box office on 021 438 3300

Chicagocoming toArtscape

The razzle-dazzle returns as Chicago The Musical takes centre stage at Artscape from Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 28 September, boasting an all-South African cast and crew

The 50-strong local company includes a 23-member cast, 11-piece live band, and top-tier creative team

Produced by Showtime Management with Broadway heavyweights Barry and Fran Weissler the production features international direction by Tania Nardini and choreography by Gary Chryst, re-creating the original New York staging.

Musical director Kevin Kraak leads the band, with Alistair Kilbee and Peter Taylor managing technical and company logistics.

Packed with iconic numbers like “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango”, Chicago blends sultry jazz with biting satire in a tale of crime, corruption and the cult of celebrity Chicago was first created by the legendary Broadway trio of John Kander (music), Fred Ebb (book/lyrics) and Bob Fosse (co-author, original

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Marc Eugene Lottering is op Woensdag 13 Augustus om 20:30 by Die Boer-teater in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com

. Mavis mettie Marbles met Veronique Jephtas is op Donderdag 14 en Vrydag 15 Augustus om 20:30 by Die Boer-teater in Durbanville te sien. Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

. Pass the Flame: Generations Remembering Women Who Sang Us Forward is at Artscape on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 August at 19:00 Tickets cost R300 Book at Webtickets.

. Letters of Reflection by WGRUV Dance Company is at the Homecoming Centre on Friday 15 August at 19:30 and on Saturday 16 August at 15:00 and 19:30 Tickets available at Quicket

. Speelgoed van glas is by die Baxter Flipside tot 16 Augustus. Anna-Mart van der Merwe speel in Nico Scheepers se verwerking van Tennessee Williams se tydlose meesterstuk, The Glass Menagerie Kaartjies kos R160 tot R250 by Webtickets.

. Opera & Light, presented by Con Spirito Philharmonic and AfriArts Choir, is at the DRC Uitsig in Ridgeworth, Bellville on Saturday 16 August at 19:30 Concession tickets (R180) available at Allmusic, Brackenfell. Tickets cost R220 at Webtickets

. Rossini's The Barber of Seville runs at Theatre on the Bay until 17 August Follow the witty barber Figaro as he uses his charm and cunning to unite two young lovers in this comic opera full of infectious energy Tickets from R190 to R375 available at Webtickets

. Bacchus tot Bekker met Amore Bekker is op

director and choreographer) in 1975, and was based on a 1926 Broadway play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a journalist from the Chicago Tribune who had covered the sensational trials of two women, both of whom were accused of killing their lovers whilst under the influence of drink and jazz

In November 1996 a revival of Chicago opened on Broadway produced by Barry and Fran Weissler A year later they opened the show in London’s West End. Chicago is currently playing its 28th year in New York where it holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the second longest-running musical in Broadway history With six Tony Awards, two Oliviers, and six Oscars under its belt, this global smash hit is not to be missed.

It carries a PG 10+ rating due to mature themes Terrific Tuesday and group booking discounts are available . Book tickets at www ticketmaster co.za. Keep an eye on wwwTygerburger co.za for a ticket giveaway.

Donderdag 21 en Vrydag 22 Augustus om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

. Rooksein tree op Vrydag 22 Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R140 tot R180 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. A Night of Opera with Mkhanyiseli Dyantyi is at 6 Spin Street on Friday 22 August at 18:00 Tickets cost R200 at Webtickets

. Frank Opperman: Reünie is op Saterdag 23 Augustus om 19:00 by die Hoërskool De Kuilen se aktiwiteitssentrum te sien. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die NG kerk De Eike se kerkkantoor weeksdae van 08:00 tot 12:00 Skakel 021 903 3818 of ngkeike@cybersmart co.za.

. Fokofpolisiekar - 20 jaar van Monoloog In Stereo is op Woensdag 27 Augustus om 19:30 by die Tygervallei Barnyard-teater Kaartjies kos R300 Bespreek by www.barnyardtheatre co.za.

. Chicago - The Musical is coming to Artscape from Wednesday 27 August until Sunday 28 September Tickets are available at Ticketmaster

. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: American Flair is on Thursday 28 August at 19:30 Tickets cost R190 to R450 at Webtickets

. Feedback runs at The Baxter until 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets

. Total Praise and Worship with Lebo Sekgobela is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 30 August at 18:00 Tickets from R250 at Webtickets

. Klassieke kruispaaie met Lynelle Kenned en Corneil Müller is op Sondag 31 Augustus om 11:00 by die NG kerk Welgemoed. Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets

Cece Winans brings worship to CT

The Africa leg of popular Gospel singer Cece Winans includes shows in Cape Town on Friday 22 August and Saturday 23 August at the GrandWest Grand Arena. The "More Than This" world tour promises to be a ground-breaking worship experience, headlined by beloved gospel artist CeCe Winans. As a 15-time Grammy Award winner, Winans has captivated hearts worldwide with her soulful and spirit-filled worship that transcends generations. Fresh off the release of her latest album, More Than This, which features the chart-topping single "That’s My King", Winans is embarking on what will be her biggest and

most far-reaching international tour yet Known for her heartfelt delivery and timeless classics like "Goodness of God" and "Holy Forever", Winans’s ministry in song has been instrumental in touching millions of lives around the world. From intimate worship moments to high-energy celebrations, each night of the "More Than This" world tour seeks to inspire, uplift, and transform. Winans describes the tour as “more than a concert – it’s a call to worship for all believers.

.Doors open at 19:00 and each show runs from 20:00 to 23:00 Tickets are available at Ticketpro between R450 and R1 200

Aidan Scott plays Lloyd in LAMTA’S Noises Off, opening at Theatre on the Bay on 27 August
Kailin Brown as Velma Kelly and company in Chicago. PHOTO: JEREMY DANIEL

Citygearsupfor asafersummer

The City of Cape Town concluded its seasonal lifeguard assessment programme with 290 candidates competing for a spot on the summer roster last week

The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safetyconscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season

Over the past two weeks, aspiring lifeguards have been put through their paces at various swimming pools across the city, including Blue Downs, Retreat and Long Street Swimming Pools

"These assessments are more than just fitness tests - it’s about public safety, life-saving skills and a commitment to community service We salute the nearly 300 young people who stepped up to serve their communities The assessment process ensures that only the most skilled and safety-conscious individuals are appointed to help keep our pools and beaches safe We encourage residents to swim only where lifeguards are present this summer We’re proud to invest in building a strong team to help make our amenities safer for all," said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended today’s lifeguard recruitment at Muizenberg

‘Breast is best’ highlighted during World BreastfeedingWeek

The provincial health department celebrated World Breastfeeding Week recently by highlighting the importance thereof, especially during the first six months after a newborn baby is birthed

The week was marked between Friday 1 August and Thursday 7 August

In a statement issued on Wednesday 6 August the department said the theme for this year, “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” recognises that no mother should have to do it alone

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For the first six months of life, babies need nothing but breastmilk, a complete, living food that protects them from illness and helps them grow strong

communities ” Jacobs stresses the need for comprehensive access to support, education, and skilled counselling for new mothers

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For many mothers, breastfeeding is not easy, the department said Sore nipples, worries about milk supply, and returning to work can make it challenging That is why support from family, employers, and the wider community is critical

ASPIRING LIFEGUARDS PUT THROUGH THEIR PACES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS

Beach It was incredibly inspiring to see such a diverse group of men and women of all ages stepping forward to serve their communities The turnout was amazing, and your time, effort, and commitment will help ensure a safer summer at our beaches and pools", said Ward 64 councillor Izabel Sherry

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The seasonal beach lifeguard assessment process includes a 400-meter swim, rescue techniques and first aid evaluations –all conducted under the supervision of experienced lifeguards and recreation and parks officials Shortlisted candidates must also undergo a criminal clearance check and drug screening before appointment Once appointed, successful candidates will receive training and onboarding before being deployed to designated beaches and pools for the summer period, as part of the City’s broader drowning prevention campaign

The final beach assessment at Muizenberg marks the culmination of this critical recruitment effort

Even after starting solid foods at six months, breastmilk continues to be a vital source of nutrients and comfort, the department said Mischke Joseph, clinical nurse practitioner at the Durbanville Clinic, explains why “Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have stronger immune systems and a lower risk of infections, asthma, and obesity Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of certain cancers and benefit emotionally from the close bond with their baby ”

Crystal Jacobs, a registered dietitian at Tygerberg Hospital, concurs “Investing in breastfeeding is investing directly in the future health and prosperity of our

Employers can help by offering time and private spaces for mothers to breastfeed or express milk Families can step in to share household tasks and offer encouragement Communities can make public spaces welcoming and safe for breastfeeding mothers, the department explained Through its Mother Baby Friendly Initiative, the Western Cape government ensures that newborns are placed skin-toskin with their mothers immediately after birth for at least one hour; that mothers are taught Kangaroo Mother Care to strengthen bonding and growth as well as provides ongoing breastfeeding support which is available at clinics and hospitals across the province

Mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding can visit their nearest clinic for free, and receive confidential advice from trained nurses

Aspiring lifeguards hit the water during the City’s final seasonal assessment
City officials observe as candidates showcase fitness,skill,and safety awareness
Francine Higham (second from left) addressing some of the lifeguards during the assessment.

The Old Apostolic Church is disposing of redundant stock items such as Laptops, cellphones, new Magneto Lithium Rechargeable lights, organs, speakers, office chairs etc by means of a closed tender.

Place: The Old Apostolic 13 Marimba Crescent, Heights, Durban

Viewing session: between 09:00

Tender Closes: Thurs September 2025

The tender box available in the reception above addre Enquiri stores@wc.oldapos

CASH DEAL ON ALL GOODS CLEANING OUT?

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