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WOENSDAG18JUNIE
. Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word deur Christa Thom 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) en R50 kontant vir besoekers. Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.
FRIDAY20JUNE
. An inspiring and educational presentation by the Olympic sports mental coach and international keynote speaker, Luc van der Hofstad, including a talk by a biokineticist, Kristen Greef, will be held at 19:00 at the NG Church in 8th Avenue, Boston, Bellville Tickets are available for R150 and will include a beverage of choice and a cupcake The event serves as a fundraiser toe enable six young ladies from the Cape Olympia Club to attend international competitions for the Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics. For more information, send a WhatsApp message to Tiffany Tredoux on 083 225 6419
SATERDAG21JUNIE
. Living Network-krisissentrum vier 21 jaar van diens met ’n fondsinsameling saam met Jak de Priester @ Straatkafee Die viering sal van 10:00 tot 13:00 in die Vredelust-foyer op die hoek van Duminystraat en 13de Laan in Boston, Bellville, gehou word. Kaartjies kos R200 en is beskikbaar via Computicket of te koop by die Vredelust-gemeente tussen 08:00 en 13:00 sowel as Kruiskoffie in Bellville-Wes tussen 08:30 en 17:00 . Besprekings is oop vir 'n betowerende aand saam met RAAF by Eensgezind! Kaartjies beloop slegs R450 per persoon en sluit in vermaak, sjerrie sop brood malvapoeding met vla en hope pryse Kontantkroeg beskikbaar Kontak Gerda by 083 257 0380 vir jou kaartjie!
THURSDAY26JUNE
. The R5 book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home will take place on Thursday 26 June and Friday 27 June from 09:00 to 15:00 and Saturday 28 June from 09:00 to 12:30 at the reception area of the home There will be a selection of DVDs and CDs at this sale at only R5 each, as well as books, including children’s books, text books and coffee-table books. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilities will be available
SUNDAY29JUNE
. The Inner-Wheel Club Durbanville is hosting the show It's my Life at the Barnyard Tygervalley in aid of Tiney Owls Baby Home The show will feature the greatest road trip songs by, among others, Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, ACDC, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Guns 'n Roses and Bonnie Tyler The doors open at 12:30 and the show starts at 14:00 Book tickets at R195 with Irene on 082 783 9869 or by email to ireneander62@ gmail.com When making a booking, mention Tiny Owls Baby Home, and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to them . Daar is twee vertonings van Vry! by die Hoërskool Bellville, een om 15:00 en die tweede om 18:00 Kaartjies kos R150 en kan by Webtickets (dus enige Pick n Pay) gekoop word. Daar is nie bespreekte sitplekke nie en deure open ‘n halfuur voor elke vertoning. Vry! is vir die hele gesin en beslis ‘n produksie wat jy nie moet misloop nie Vir meer inligting bel Danie by 082 876 9015
. Dedicated Kungfu students training at The M.J Li Kungfu Foundation NPO based in Goodwood are hosting a Fundraiser Jive Festival Comedy Show at the Baxter Theatre in aid of students selected to compete at the prestigious United World Martial Arts Federation National Championship taking place on Saturday 5 July in Norwood, Johannesburg. Tickets cost R250 per person. Bookings can be done via WhatsApp Contact Salma on 076 989 6979 or 081 711 1211.
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms by NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen), 09:30 vir 10:00 Sop-en-kuierdag - spreker: Leon Kluge - "A Visionary of Landscape Design and Nature’s Storyteller". Blommekunskompetisie – Horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek. Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY9AUGUST
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This public concert is part of their drive to expand their appeal to new audiences and potential new members. The event will take place at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and will be available through Quicket from Monday 9 June For any further information, call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
Fest pours local wines
The Kultura Wine Festival, part of the first-ever Kultura Festival, which takes place from 20 to 27 June at Curro Durbanville High School, will be presented from Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 June
Guests attending productions will have the opportunity to taste the best wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley, as well as the Van Loveren family vineyards
Outstanding wines of 12 wine farms can be tasted, along with some fine biltong and olives from Cape Deli
The eight participating farms in the Durbanville Wine Valley, known for its exceptional sauvignon blanc wines, are Nitida, Maastricht, Canto, D'Aria, Meerendal, Klein Roosboom, Diemersdal
and Groot Phesantekraal
From the stable of the Van Loveren family vineyards, festival goers will be spoilt with a large selection of wines that offer an overview of their portfolio, consisting of Van Loveren, Zandvliet, Survivor Wines and Neil Ellis
The offerings and cultivars are abundant - from the Robertson Valley's terroir
The wine festival will be open on Friday 20 June from 16:00 to 19:00, on Saturday 21
June from 11:00 to 19:00 and on Sunday 22
June from 11:00 to 15:00
Tasting booklets will be available at the venue for R100
. Visit Quicket for the full Kultura Wine Festival programme
CaperunnerconquersComrades
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
After running nearly 1 600km from Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a Cape Town local has reached the goals he had set out to achieve - to run to, and to compete in this year's gruelling Comrades Marathon
The Comrades took place on Sunday 8 June, starting in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban
TygerBurger reported on Denver van der Bergh's plans to take on this challenge in March this year
Denver, a recovering drug addict and former patient at the Ramot Treatment Centre in Parow, told the newspaper back then that he wants to run to KZN and compete in the 12-hour marathon - dubbed the Serenity Run - for charity
The newspaper caught up with him again last week to hear how challenging his journey and run was He ran to Pietermaritzburg but explains that at one pointbetween Mossel Bay and George - he was forced to walk due to a knee and foot injury The trip between the two towns is 42km long and took him up to eight hours to complete "From there I continued to run again," he says
The first eight days, he says, was amazing "I was running freely, running basically six kilometres per hour The injury slowed me down a bit, but the
run was absolutely amazing
"In the Western Cape I was greeted by people in various towns, where they welcomed me in, and standing along the road with placards I was even offered food Some people brought me dinner and then also, in the Eastern Cape there is such an amazing running culture there
"People would stop along the route, just to offer you energy drinks and fruits, not even knowing who you are They also put me on their WhatsApp groups, so at various parts there would be runners who would join me, just to run with me for a few kilometres, especially through the more dangerous areas
"KwaZulu-Natal was absolutely amazing as well The views are spectacular, and the roads are nice for running as well," he explains
LEAPOFFAITH
He says he did not know what to expect when he undertook the run from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg "It was a leap of faith, in the hopes that I could fly, because for me it was all about spreading a little bit of hope, because there is such a lot of suffering and despair in our communities " I wanted to promote the idea that anything is possible, if you put your mind to it, and also to raise funds for those who cannot afford drug rehabilitation, he says The money is donated to Ramot
, y impossible, possible We are so, so proud of you You are the only human being who will run from the Western Cape, through the Eastern Cape, to KZN to run the Comrades You are such an inspiration of what can be done It is important to remember that we are always there for you through the good times as well as the bad times,” says Johannes Janse van Rensburg, manager at the centre
REFLECTIONS
During the morning Denver also shared his reflections and lessons from the road, reminding everyone that with belief, support, and purpose, transformation is truly possible, said Janse van Rensburg Denver says even though his body was aching at times, he was always in good spirits, because he was driven by the purpose to pay it forward
Denver completed the Comrades before, but this year was
different
"Several people said because I ran from Cape Town, the race would be easy, but it was the exact opposite Before the race you are supposed to rest so that you can go there with fresh legs I went there with extremely tired legs, with 1 600km in my legs
When the race started, after the first 20km, I realised that I am in the ultimate human race They do not call it that for nothing It tests you on all levels, body, mind, soul and in your spirit It tests you to your core
"I could also feel after that 20km how tired my legs were, but the support there was absolutely phenomenal The people keep cheering you on and that gets you through it," he says He says he wanted to finish strong
"I am here to compete, I am in a race, and I am going to run this race I wanted to finish strong,
as it was not a race against other people for me, but a race against myself, to better myself and to continue this journey of each day being better than I was the day before
"When I crossed the finish line, I was extremely proud of myself There was just that feeling of content My whole life, especially as an addict, I used to feel inferior, I used to put myself down and thought less of myself and put other people on a pedestal
“So, this was redemption for me, I got to know myself throughout this whole journey and I realised that I am actually strong, that there is a fire that is burning inside of me and I have determination, that I am persistent and that I am stronger than I think I am I am enough I am so proud of myself, and will never think less of myself ever again," Denver says
Denver van der Bergh (centre) with staff at the Ramot Treatment Centre in Parow
Modernadaption ofpoignantplay
Nothing is quite as it seems in Austrian Arthur Schnitzler’s provocative play, La Ronde, coming to the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July, at 20:00 with Saturday matinees at 15:00
Written in 1897 this is a story of ten recognisable characters from different parts of society, all searching for escape and connection through sex.
Director Leila Henriques locates the story with an all Fleur du Cap award-winning cast and creative team; Awethu Hleli, Lyle October Tamzin Daniels,
20JUN
La Ronde is on the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July
delving into the complexities of power, desire and the relentless pursuit of connection. Through the ten characters and ten intimate encounters, it offers a
Lyle October (middle) and cast of La Ronde PHOTO: MARK DOBSON
THINKING OUT LOUD
j of information you consume You keep hearing people say that they heard a new movie was terrible instead of watching it themselves and offering their own unbiased opinion
Instead of freely being ourselves more people seem to latch onto the narrative of pop culture and join the "cool club" I m guilty of this too and I admit there are gems of handy advice glowing amid the "brain-rot" There's dates, delicious recipes and funny cat videos available with the swipe of a finger, but when do we
stop, reflect and allow some introspection before we fall prey to instant gratification and hits of dopamine?
It often seems more relaxing to enjoy a whole bag of crisps laying inside a warm bed binging Instagram reels or watching the latest series than finishing that new novel or completing our gym goals As a young adult enduring work traffic, deadlines, loneliness and dating disappointments, it s easy to become irritable and cynical and let our egos wreak havoc and become addicted to pleasing ourselves No pun intended there When we consider our dreams we may think have become dusty old toys we left on the shelf, but that's where the personal growth lies
We're quick to forget our progress when scrolling on social media and seeing someone who already has the kind of lifestyle we desire but hardly consider that we're only seeing a mirage someone has carefully curated to reflect their ideal selves to the world
We're obsessed with aesthetics and living life like celebrities and fear being seen as "cringe"
Especially young artists feeling exhausted about the hustle they endure creating their art and feeling upset about the views they receive and the bills that could care less about harmony and cinematography But remember, my friends, today Vincent Van Gogh's artworks are priceless despite his struggle in selling those beautiful paintings So enjoy the present tense and understand your work and legacy will live after you There's a beauty in floating in these chaotic seas of modern life, seeing how technology and social media has connected us to form relationships
Artist Tyler the Creator also constantly reminds artists and content creators to forget the numbers and publish their art because "you never know who's watching" -KEANANHARMSE
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Wat soek sekere voertuie
op ons paaie?
Verduidelik asseblief aan die wetsgehoorsame padgebruikers van hierdie provinsie waarom voertuie wat geen eksterne sigbare identifikasie soos nommerplate en tydelike lisensies vertoon nie op ons paaie toegelaat word
Laat ek uitbrei: op Donderdag 5 Junie omstreeks 09:00 het drie voertuie sonder enige sigbare identifikasie in die rigting van Kaapstad in 'n konvooi deur Beaufort-Wes gery
Hierdie voertuie is deur provinsiale verkeersbeamptes vir n roetine-inspeksie aan die westekant van die dorp afgetrek
Toe die verkeersbeamtes gevra word of hierdie
voertuie wettig op die pad is, het hy gesê hulle het handelsnommerplate (trade plates) en is dus wettig op die pad Hierdie plate of enige ander identifikasie was nêrens van buite sigbaar nie en dit het hom geensins gepla nie
Die implikasies hiervan is baie duidelik Dink aan moontlike verkeersoortredings wat begaan kan word soos spoedoorstredings, verbysteek oor sperstrepe, die ignoreer van rooi verkeersligte en stopstrate, tref-entrap-botsings ensovoorts, wat dan nie aangemeld sal kan word nie
WETSGEHOORSAME PADGEBRUIKER, Durbanville
Dit word duur om in Kaapstad te woon
Ek verwys na “Pensioner & Property Owner, Northern Suburbs” se brief “Who benefits when property prices explode?” (TygerBurger 11 Junie)
Die skrywer van hierdie brief slaan die spyker op sy kop en ek kan nie anders as om volmondig met hom of haar saam te stem nie
Ja, die Kaapse metro word relatief beter as ander metro’s bestuur, maar dit kom teen ‘n prys – ‘n prys wat onbekostigbaar begin word
Die hersiene begroting gaan ons gewone burgers steeds finansieel knyp, al word ons gepaai met sekere drempels
Dit kom voor asof die Stad geldgierig word en juis dit gaan hom waarskynlik met volgende jaar se plaaslike
verkiesings tref
‘n Mens hoor en lees byna daagliks van ongelukkigheid onder die metro se inwoners weens die verhoogde tariewe, heffings en eiendomsbelasting en selfs ‘n nuwe heffing (wat nie geregverdig kan word nie)
Nietemin, die skrywer van vermelde brief het dit reeds opgesom
En net ter wille van perspektief: nee, ek wil nie hê die metro moet deur radikale politieke partye beheer word nie, maar dink dis tyd dat die huidige heersers in 'n koalisie moet bestuur om te verhoed dat hulle kan maak soos hulle wil
Daar sal dan opsies wees
J VAN DER MERWE, Noordelike Voorstede
Affordable shops finally closer to home
We arrived from Namibia and settled in Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand in 1986
Prices in Melkbosstrand with the few shops were so expensive But we went to Bothasig to buy all our supplies at Shoprite and Fruit & Veg in Flamingovlei
Then Shoprite in Bothasig closed down and Checkers opened a new business there We could not afford the high prices We changed to Checkers on Eden
Bay - but later with all the changes in the shop, prices became sky high
Shops like OK Foods, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are not for the poor people of Duynefontein or Melkbosstrand Luckily a new shop opened at Bayside Table
View - a Shoprite like the one that was years ago in Bothasig; their prices are amazing BLOSSOM VAN EEDEN-SPENCE, Duynefontein
Winter worsens road dangers
I recently drove down a road full of potholes and felt compelled to speak out The worsening condition of our local roads, especially during winter, is alarming Potholes have turned simple commutes into dangerous obstacle courses
After the recent rains the damage has only worsened This isn’t just about inconvenience or repair costs; it’s a growing safety risk How many more accidents must occur before road repairs are prioritised?
AURORA DANIELS, Milnerton
Safety is a constitutional right and not a privilege
Despite a rapidly growing population of over 90 000 residents spread across 184 km² and with crime on the rise, the Durbanville Police Station remains significantly under-resourced to ensure effective crime prevention, timely response to reported crimes and visible policing This is due to the ongoing failure of the national government through its centralised control of the police to allocate police capacity where it is needed
According to the Durbanville police, the officer to population ratio in 2023 stood at one police officer for every 858 residents This is significantly higher than the national average of 1:427 and nearly four times that of the United Nations recommended standard of one officer for every 220 people
The limited policing resources and the size of its jurisdiction impacts the Durbanville police's response times to reported crimes and the equitable delivery of policing services to all In 2023 alone, a total of 5 433 criminal cases were reported The residents of Durbanville have repeatedly raised their concerns about the delayed police response times to reported crimes and the insufficient police visibility in the face of growing safety risks
The unequal deployment of resources at Durbanville police raises concerns about its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate In terms of section 205 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the objects of the police service are:
.To prevent combat and investigate crime;
. To maintain public order;
. To protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property and;
. To uphold and enforce the law
To address the current shortcomings, the following urgent interventions are proposed to the Minister of Police Mr Senzo Mchunu:
. The deployment of additional police personnel and operational resources to reduce the officer to population ratio;
. The upgrade of the Durbanville Police Station to Brigadier status to reflect its operational demands;
. The devolution of policing powers to capable provincial governments like the Western Cape and certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town Metro Police Service
This call to action is not criticism of the police officers at the Durbanville Police Station who continue to serve the community with dedication and professionalism It is rather a call for the deployment of additional resources to better equip them to enhance police services as envisaged in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the South African Police Service Act, No 68 of 1995
HENDRI TERBLANCHE, Ward 21
EACEFULL STROLL AHEAD OF COLD FRONT: As the sun set early over Woodbridge Island in Milnerton,casting its glow closer to Robben Island than in summer, eachgoers made the most of the calm before the cold front The lighthouse began its nightly watch,its beam cutting through the dusk a timeless marker on a pecial evening stroll. PHOTO: EIKE DIEDERICHS
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