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In an answering affidavit to the court case brought by the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) to have the three new fixed tariffs for Cape Town residents reviewed and set aside, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis warns that scrapping them would leave the City with a billions of rand shortfall this financial year The 300-page affidavit was filed
- Geordin Hill-Lewis
in the Western Cape High Court on Monday 11 August
Sapoa in mid-July filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court, challenging the legality of the three new
property-linked tariffs in Cape Town’s 2025-'26 budget Sapoa held that the cleaning levy and fixed water and sanitation charges based on property value unfairly burden ratepayers and infringes on property rights under Section 25 of the Constitution, along with setting a concerning precedent They stated that the new tariffs do not comply with the Property Rates Act in that it is based on property values rather than
actual use It says the charges are not a consumption-based fee, a basic surcharge, or a municipal tax, but rather a form of property rate that doesn’t meet legal requirements Negating the argument HillLewis stated that the City in determining the 2025-'26 budget fulfilled its constitutional obligation and that the tariffs are lawful and constitutionally sound
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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 en duur 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 saam kuier 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
.Spoegwolf tree om 19:00 op in die saal van die Hoërskool DF Malan. Die konsert is ten bate van die skoolkoor Kaartjies vanaf R250 beskikbaar by Quicket
.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. For more information or enquiries, contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com
MONDAY25AUGUST
. Family Support for Schizophrenia hosts a meeting for families and carers of people with schizophrenia at 19:00 via Zoom Topic: Short AGM followed by a presentation on the LEAP method: how to help your loved one accept treatment For the link go to https:// familysupport org.za/meetings or contact us on mail@familysupport org.za
THURSDAY28AUGUST
.A wine auction will be held from 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners at Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org.za to buy tickets. Visit http://www.snap org.za for more information.
SATERDAG30AUGUSTUS
.Parke-gemeente in Kraaifontein hou basaar met ‘n plaastema vanaf 08:30 Dit sal plaasvind op die perseel van die Laerskool Aristea, Kraaifontein Daar is pret vir die hele gesin: kosstalletjies, speletjies en vermaak, padstal, geskenke, speelgoed, teetuin met musiek en vele meer Maak dit ‘n heerlike gesinsgeleentheid en kom geniet die dag saam met ons. Skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 988 5340 vir meer inligting of besoek ons facebookblad: www facebook. com/ngkparke
SUNDAY31AUGUST
.Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk takes place at the Green Point Common Sports Ground The annual fundraising event, now in its 57th year, continues to inspire thousands of Capetonians to walk for a purpose, raising funds to provide daily nutritious meals to learners in need across the province Entries are now open, with a R100 entry fee, which will feed a child both breakfast and lunch for a day Official event T-shirts are available at R150 Only online entries will be accepted, and participation is limited to 8 000 walkers Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 17 August To register or learn more visit www.psfa.org.za .VLV-Brackenfell Varings, in samewerking met die NG kerk Bellville-Noord, hou ‘n baie spesiale diens om Bybelsondag te herdenk. Al die Tygerberg VLV-takke is uitgenooi en die Varings hoop oud-VLV-lede en –belangstellendes sal ook die diens saam met hulle kom bywoon. Ds Herman Burger lei die diens en René Nel, Sirkelpresident, gaan ‘n kers aansteek namens al die VLV-lede Die orrelis by die geleentheid is René Ferreira, lid van die Varingtak – orrelmusiek sal reeds van 08:30 in die kerkgebou weerklink en tee sal agterná in die voorportaal voorsien word.
Callforjustice aftershooting
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ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
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The Parow Community Policing Forum (CPF) has said it is deeply concerned about the act of violence which played out on Friday 15 August in the area in which an adult male lost his life
"We do not condone any form of violence in our community, and we stand firmly in support of efforts to ensure safety, justice, and peace for all residents
"Incidents like this are a stark reminder of the challenges we face and the urgent need for continued collaboration between community members, local organisations, and law enforcement partners," said CPF chair Bronwin Daniels
Daniels was referring to the shooting incident in Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow in which a father was gunned down The incident occurred metres away from the entrance to the Tygerberg Hospital
Daniels said the matter is currently under investigation and that as the CPF they are not in a position to comment on the details or speculate the possible motives
She said however that as the CPF they urge anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to report it via the appropriate platforms
A similar call was made by the Western Cape police who is currently investigating the matter
FATHER GUNNED DOWN IN PAROW
INVESTIGATION
WO Joseph Swartbooi, police spokesperson, said on Friday they are investigating a murder case following the shooting incident
He said the motive for the attack was believed to be gang-related and that the Parow police detectives had combed the crime scene for clues According to the police the suspects fled in an undisclosed direction and had yet to be arrested
Swartbooi said the police rushed to the scene at around 07:50, and on their arrival found the body of an adult male in a motor vehicle He had sustained gunshots The victim was declared dead on the scene
According to media reports, the victim is identified as Tino "Oudste" Mentoor from Belhar, an alleged member of the Mobster gang
The reports indicate that he had just dropped off his children at school when he came under attack Several photos of the crime scene were shared since on social media of the victim's car, a grey VW Polo, at a set of traffic lights, surrounded by police vehicles
. Anyone who can shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident is requested to call the police's Crime Stop number, 08600 10111.
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He says Sapoa’s case has no substantial legal grounds, as the tariffs are fair and rational, as well as being constitutional in that the metro has a constitutional duty to provide water, sanitation and cleaning services and to establish the right or levies to pay for them
Pointing to South Africa having the highest inequality in the world, he said, the budget encapsulates the principle of equality within the current social context "In an ideal world the City's revenue would meet all the City's needs, but this is not the case There are obvious tensions between policy priorities and financial realities," he stated
PROPERTYVALUESUSEDASMEASURE
The mayor says Sapoa does not argue that the tariffs are excessive and that the court application is therefore limited to one issue, namely that it is unlawful to link the fixed tariffs to property values In this respect he argues that property values in this instance are merely used as a measure to determine the tariffs that are not in essence a property tax
He furthermore stated that municipalities across South Africa are
caught in a financial vice, driven by rapidly growing populations and the urgent need to expand infrastructure to maintain basic services Without raising funds from residents, the only alternative is the decline and eventual collapse of public services and infrastructure
He said the tariffs are needed to set the city on a "new path" to combat poverty in the face of a massive population growth in Cape Town Hill-Lewis cited census data showing Cape Town’s population grew by 27% between 2011 and 2022, now officially at five million
He believes the true figure is higher due to undercounting in informal settlements, where over 1,2 million people live in some 800 such settlements with only shared taps or toilets
"I do not in any way wish to suggest that I regard concerns raised over the budget as trivial The concern which almost all residents in this country raise in relation to relentless increases in municipal bills, food and fuel is real and acknowledged by the City and has been taken into account " The urgent court challenge is set to be heard on 17 and 18 September in the Western Cape High Court
The scene of the crime in Francie van Zijl Drive,Parow.
The draft Traffic Calming Policy outlines guidelines that will assist the City in assessing and managing applications for traffic calming measures (such as speed bumps and road signage) across the metro
Have your say on City’s traffic calming policy updates
The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and all interested parties to comment on its updated draft Traffic Calming Policy The public participation process opened on Friday 15 August and will close on Saturday 13 September
The draft policy outlines guidelines that will assist the City in assessing and managing applications for traffic calming measures (such as speed bumps and road signage) across the metro
According to Mikhail Manuel, chair of the Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee, the policy reflects input received during the City’s previous public consultation efforts
“The draft 2025 Traffic Calming Policy proposes the widest set of sustainable parameters to date by which the City can use traffic calming measures to make our roads safer for all users,” said Manuel
“The Urban Mobility Directorate was inspired by the public input during the Call for Ideas campaign We thank the public for their innovative concepts and call on the citizens of Cape Town to engage with this draft policy proposal ”
Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayco member for urban mobility, emphasised that the policy aims to safeguard the most vulnerable “Key objectives of the draft policy include establishing a sustainable programme that protects the most vulnerable road users, especially where they are most at risk, and recognises roadways as public assets meant for all users,” said Quintas
KEYPROPOSEDCHANGES
The draft policy introduces several significant updates:
.Greater flexibility to accommodate environmental differences, especially in high-pedestrian areas, through policy exceptions;
.Expanded scope for the design and implementation of traffic calming measures, under the City’s oversight;
.An increase in the baseline number of traffic calming interventions per financial year; and
.Proactive planning for traffic calming in new developments and land use applications
“The policy is designed to make it possible for traffic calming measures to be implemented in more scenarios than previously; while continuing to prioritise schools, walking routes in their vicinity and other public facilities,” Manuel added Printed submission forms are available at local subcouncil offices and City libraries, where the draft policy can also be viewed Note this consultation is specific to feedback on the draft policy, and not a call for individual traffic calming requests
. Submit comments, recommendations or inputs via email to UrbanMobility CT@ capetown.gov.za (quote reference: 110252602) or visit www capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay for more information.
Rezoningsparksoutcry
AVRILFILLIES
The rezoning of an Oakdale property from a home to a guesthouse caused controversy after TygerBurger reported that some guesthouses and student residences were accommodating prostitutes.
Residents were unhappy about the rezoning without public participation and an enquiry was sent to the City of Cape Town to clarify why properties in Oakdale are rezoned and why there was no public participation
"All properties within the City of Cape Town's metropolitan boundary are subject to the provisions of the Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) In terms of the Development Management Scheme (DMS), which forms part of the MPBL, each property is assigned a zoning that prescribes the land uses permitted on this property
“Theneedandprovisionof guesthouseaccommodationis drivenbytheprivatesector.
- Eddie Andrews
“Property owners may apply for a rezoning, consent use or departures from applicable development rules should their intended land use not align with the current zoning provisions These applications must be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the MPBL," says Eddie Andrews, Mayco member for spatial planning and environment
INDIVIDUALTOWNPLANNINGMERITS
The type of land use application required depends on both the property s current zoning and any restrictions contained in
the title deed
The City will assess each application on its individual town planning merits, taking into account factors such as land use compatibility, impact on surrounding properties, and compliance with municipal policies The process of rezoning does include public participation and the procedure is prescribed in the MPBL, he says
On the question of the rezoning as part of the spatial development of the City for more revenue as most of the residents in Oakdale are living there for more than 30 years, he says the City has a Guest Accommodation Policy
"However, the need and provision of guesthouse accommodation is driven by the private sector When there is new investment in an area like guesthouses, property values tend to increase and not decrease " Andrews says
Wellness site to launch in Bellville
AVRILFILLIES
The Tygerberg Hospice will officially launch its new Bellville Wellness Site at 8 Sarel Cilliers Street on Friday 22 August with a vibrant Community Wellness Day
This special event will celebrate the opening of the new facility and reconnect the organisation with the community it serves
The Bellville Wellness Site marks an important expansion of Tygerberg Hospice's outreach services, which have long supported communities across the region through both mobile and site-based health programmes
"The new site will provide a wide range of essential services, including immunisations, family planning, HIV and TB screening, diabetic foot checks, maternal and child health support, healthy lifestyle programmes and breast lump screening," says Lucille Mitchell, general manager of Tygerberg Hospice
BREATLUMPSCREENING
A highlight of the day will be the free breast lump screening, conducted by trained healthcare professionals This initiative aims to encourage early
detection and empower women to take proactive steps for their health No bookings are required
"Our mission is simple yet urgent - to make health and dignity accessible to all This launch is about showing the Bellville community that we are here for them, especially the elderly, foreign nationals, sex workers, homeless individuals and
unemployed residents who often struggle to access healthcare," says Mitchell
The Bellville Community Wellness Day will offer free health screenings, community markets, food stalls, live music and interactive activities for all ages
. For more information, contact Tygerberg Hospice on 072 934 1733 or email ntsslead@ tygerberghospice org
Sisters Honjiswa Plaatjies and Noloyiso Portia Marhamncwa from the Tygerberg Hospice
BoardsalignforgrowthinB’ville
For the first time since inception, the board members of the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) and the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) came together in a landmark gathering - one that signalled more than just a social event. It was a moment of unity, renewed purpose, and a shared ambition to shape the future of Bellville as a thriving urban node in Cape Town’s northern suburbs
Opening the evening, VRCID chair Hardus Zevenster welcomed both boards and expressed gratitude for the shared commitment shown by all present “We are grateful for the proactive approach of everyone in this room Bellville must be a place where people feel safe, where the streets are clean, and where development can rise confidently from strong foundations,” he says
STABILITYCREATED
For over a decade, the VRCID has quietly and effectively done the hard work of laying those foundations, ensuring the basics are done, and done well Through consistent urban management, safety and security operations, and targeted social development outreach, the VRCID has created the kind of stability and order that invites investment
“You can’t build skyscrapers on shaky ground,” Zevenster noted “We want to see more cranes on the Bellville skyline - a sign that confidence is returning But before that can happen, there must be trust Trust that the area is managed,
G s o e s to be a g t ouse to help navigate the agendas of different stakeholders, amplify the good work being done, and shine a light on the opportunities that lie ahead ”
With shared momentum and aligned strategies, both organisations agreed on the need to infuse the journey ahead with fresh thinking
“Let’s recruit more young people,”
Coetzee urged
“We need their energy, their ideas, and their optimism
“The Bellville of tomorrow must be built with the youth of today ”
The gathering ended not with a toast, but with a challenge: to continue deepening
collaboration, accelerating progress, and dreaming boldly for Bellville
With the groundwork laid by the VRCID, the vision mapped by the GTP, and a growing ecosystem of public and private partners, Bellville is not waiting for a revival - it’s building one
Members of the VRCID and the Greater Tygerberg Partnership at the meeting
SU researchers reveal unique cannabis strain
Researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) found first evidence of rare phenolic compounds in cannabis leaves These are sought after in the pharmaceutical industry for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic properties
The SU analytical chemists have provided the first evidence of a rare class of phenolics, called flavoalkaloids, in cannabis leaves Phenolic compounds, especially flavonoids, are well-known and sought after in the pharmaceutical industry because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties
The researchers identified 79 phenolic compounds in three strains of cannabis grown commercially in South Africa, of which 25 were reported for the first time Sixteen of these were tentatively identified as flavoalkaloids which, interestingly, were found mainly in the leaves of only one of the strains The results were published in the Journal of Chromatography A recently CHALLENGES
Dr Magriet Muller, an analytical chemist in the LC-MS laboratory of the Central Analytical Facility (CAF) at Stellenbosch University and first author of the paper, said the analysis of plant phenolics is challenging due to their low concentration and extreme structural diversity
“Most plants contain highly complex mixtures of phenolic compounds,” she explained, "and while flavonoids occur widely in the plant kingdom the flavoalkaloids are very rare in nature
“We know that cannabis is extremely complex It contains more than 750 metabolites, but we did not expect such a high variation in phenolic profiles among only three strains, nor to detect so many compounds for the first time in the species ”
For her postgraduate studies in SU’s Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science Muller developed powerful analytical methods combining comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry for the detailed characterisation of phenolic compounds
“We were looking for a new application for the methods that I developed, after successfully testing them on rooibos tea, grapes and wine I then decided to apply the methods to cannabis because I knew it was a complex sample, and that cannabis phenolics have not been well characterised "
According to Prof André de Villiers, her study leader and main author on the paper, he was blown away by the chromatographic results she had obtained: “The excellent performance of two-dimensional liquid chromatography allowed separation of the flavoalkaloids from the much more abundant flavonoids, which is why we were able to detect these rare compounds for the first time in cannabis”
De Villiers said it is obvious there is still much to gain from studying this controversial plant, as the bulk of research into it to date has been focused on the pharmacological properties of the moodaffecting compound in it, cannabinoids
“Cannabis also exhibits a rich and unique (non-cannabinoid) phenolic profile, which could be significant from a biomedical research perspective ”
Newby-lawtoenable affordableflatsinCT
New land-use rights to build affordable rental flats in identified neighbourhoods with highest demand in Cape Town will be effective as from 1 September, affording thousands more to make the leap from informal housing to City rental flats.
This after the revised Municipal Planning Bylaw (MPBL) was gazetted on Friday 8 August A number of changes to the bylaw will make it easier to build and develop in the City
AFFORDABLEHOUSING
These additional land-use rights will enable micro-developers to deliver affordable housing in townships, informal and lower-income suburbs at a far faster rate
. New provisions will see incentive overlay zonings for development focus areas in Athlone, Maitland, Parow/Elsies River, Bellville and Diep River This zoning assign additional and enhanced development rights to properties that fall within certain areas in these overlay zonings
. Additional use rights for Residential Zoning include affordable rental flats, supplementary dwelling units and place of instruction
. An affordable rental flat is a new additional use right to enable the development of small scale affordable rental accommodation in identified areas The number of small-scale affordable rental units on a single property may not
CHANGES TO THE BYLAW
WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO BUILD AND DEVELOP IN THE CITY
exceed eight units plus a dwelling house, or 12 units if there is no dwelling house on the land
. New additions under Section 135 allow the City to impound moveable property that is being used for illegal building or demolition work if an order to stop work is being disobeyed This amendment intends to address the challenge of owners and contractors continuing illegal work without tangible consequences
. Single residential zoning is renamed "Residential Zoning" (R1) and provides for single-family dwelling houses and additional use rights in low- to mediumdensity residential neighbourhoods
. Amendments to the emergencyhousing provisions, now called "temporary-disaster housing", under Section 68 to enable the City to provide temporary housing on land that may not be zoned for such purpose for a period of 12 months without needing to undertake a public participation process beforehand if it is reasonable and justifiable, and complies with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act The amendment allows for those who are left homeless due to emergencies such as fires and floods to be temporarily relocated to an alternative site in a timeous manner
. Amendments under Section 111 to allow the City to use email as the method of contacting and notifying interested and affected parties; parties must provide the City with their email addresses and update these; and anyone who doesn't have access to email may apply for notification by other means If a resident already has their latest email address with the City, they do not have to update it again . A new rectification chapter combines the existing regularisation provisions with new revocation and amendment provisions to provide an internal remedy for irregular decisions
PUBLIC-PARTICIPATION
Mayco member for spatial planning and environment Eddie Andrews said the City followed an extensive public-participation process, including a call for input prior to the drafting of the bylaw proposals
The 90 days of public participation in 2024 included public meetings, both in-person and online, and various engagements with residents and interested stakeholders
"The amended bylaw refines planning processes, offers greater clarity and strengthens our ability to promote social and economic development," Andrews said
"It also gives greater effect to policies such as the Municipal Spatial Development Framework and related district and local frameworks "
Dr Magriet Muller
Gardner as Magda Louw by Die Boer
Desiree Gardner kom maak eersdaags as Magda Louw 'n draai op Die Boerteaterrestaurant se verhoog. Haar vertoning (K)Letterkunde sal van Donderdag 28 tot Saterdag 30 Augustus om 20:30, en op Sondag 31 Augustus om 14:00, op die planke wees.
Magda Louw, die kletskous sonder ‘n wag voor haar mond, gesels oor die waarde en waansin van woorde Van lag en treur in jou hartstaal, en die dinge wat ons soms sê wat eerder net ’n gedagte moes bly Sy't iets te sê oor die daaglikse uitdrukkings, gesegdes en idiome waarmee ons soms situasies ontlont Van haar kop in ‘n byenes steek tot op die hond se stert staan, speel sy oop kaarte sonder om heuning om enigiemand se mond te smeer Magda kan nie ’n les in letterkunde gee nie, maar wat sy wel aanbied, is 'n les in “kletterkunde” Sy vra die vrae waaroor sy self wonder: In watter taal droom jy? Waar kom sekere gesegdes vandaan en hoe maak 'n mens as jy en jou lewensmaat en/of kinders verskillende weergawes van dieselfde taal praat?
. Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
Feeswordvirdie derdejaargehou
Die Welgemoed-kunstefees,die enigste fees van sy soort in die noordelike voorstede,keer vanjaar terug vir ’n derde,opwindende jaar Wat hierdie fees besonders maak, is sy unieke mengsel van toneel, musiek, kuns, boeke en heerlike kos – iets vir elke smaak en ouderdom
Die feeskafee, gesetel in die kerksaal, bied aan besoekers die ideale plek om saam met vriende te kuier oor koffie, gebak en ander lekkernye
In die openingsgeleentheid, “Boek en koek met Antjie Krog”, op Saterdag 23 Augustus om 10:00, gesels die digter en skrywer met Iris Bester oor haar roman Binnerym van bloed sowel as haar nuwe kinderverseboek Hoewel die volledige Boek en koek”-geleentheid uitverkoop is, is daar steeds kaartjies beskikbaar vir Krog se praatjie teen R75 elk.
MUSIEKENMEER
. Op Sondag 31 Augustus om 11:00 tree die bekroonde sopraan Lynelle Kenned saam met die bariton Corneil Müller in “Klassiek
kruispaaie” op Dié konsert sluit klassieke en kontemporêre werke in. Kaartjies kos
R150 . Op Dinsdag 2 September om 19:00 deel Rocco de Villiers die verhoog met twee plaaslike skoolkore – die Hoërskool DF Malan en Laerskool Totius – wat albei met goue toekennings in die ATKV-Applous-kompetisie bekroon is Die produksie sluit musiek, vertelling en samewerking tussen generasies in. Kaartjies kos R150
. De Villiers is ook saam met Coenie de Villiers te sien in 88 op Donderdag 4 September om 19:30 Die produksie bring twee klavierkunstenaars saam op een verhoog met ’n repertoire wat van klassieke tot ligte musiek strek. Kaartjies beloop R220 . Vir jong gehore is daar op Saterdag 6 September om 10:00 die kinderteaterstuk Koning Kromtoon se verjaarsdag, waarin die koning op soek is na liefde Allerlei kleurvolle karakters maak hul opwagting. Kaartjies kos R100 . Kaartjies is by Webtickets beskikbaar Besoek www.ngkwelgemoed.co.za vir meer inligting. UNIEKE MENGSEL VAN TONEEL, MUSIEK, KOS EN
Jaarlikse Concertofees gehou
Antjie Krog kom gesels op Saterdag 23 Augustus om 10:00 oor haar roman Binnerym van bloed
Desiree Gardner as Magda Louw
LocalTeachers amongtopinWC
Two educators from Kasselsvlei Primary School in Bellville-South were recipients of this year’s 2025 Western Cape Provincial Teaching Awards held last week
The provincial education department said in a statement on Friday 15 August that the awards give them the opportunity to recognise the outstanding work that their teachers have done this past year, and to celebrate the teaching profession in the province
Two of the local recipients from Kasselsvlei Primary School are Domé Swart who won Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grade 1 to Grade 7), and Lorinda Rinkwest who received the Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award
The awards ceremony was held at the Westin Cape Town
The department congratulated all 15 provincial winners who will now go on to represent the Western Cape for the National Teaching Awards, taking place
KASSELSVLEI TEACHERS, DOMÉ SWART AND LORINDA RINKWEST, HONOURED AT AWARDS
on 9 October
“We have no doubt that the national judging panel will recognise the immense talent in our province’s education system, so we are looking forward to seeing them receive some national awards too,” says David Maynier, provincial education minister
Educators from across all education districts, including Metro Central, Metro North, Metro East, Eden and Central Karoo and Cape Winelands are recognised
“We thank all of our teachers for their hard work over the past year, and for the dedication, support and love that they show to our learners every day in the Western Cape,” Maynier says
Tour the the wildflower
‘stepping
stones’ of Kenridge
The annual Kenridge Wildflower Walk is being presented as three guided walks on Sundays 24 August, 21 September and 19 October to experience the beauty of the local wildflowers
The walks are hosted by the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project The three-hour walks will start at 11:00 in the park opposite Vineyard Deli
The walks will offer tours through the wildflower "stepping stones" (or conservation circles) of Kenridge
The route will take participants through three indigenous park gardens and 11 conservation circles (stepping stones for pollinators and birds) along the way
One of the gardens on view during the walk is a pollinator garden planted on Mandela Day with grant money received from Nature Connect, which is affiliated to the Table Mountain Fund The grant also makes provision for a garden planted at The Valley Primary School and an educational programme that benefits Valley Primary and Kenridge Primary learners through various events
The circular walk covers just a little bit less than 5km and is done at a leisurely pace
COMMUNITYEDUCATION
Kenridge also boasts three nearthreatened species that are now protected year-round in the parks, thanks to the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project
In addition to maintaining two wildflower routes, the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project also actively engages in community education and upliftment by
HearUs raises funds through music
A concert in aid of cochlear implant patients will be taking place next month
The event is organised and hosted by the non-profit organisation HearUs, a South African Cochlear Implant Association
This year's concert, HearUs, A celebration of Sound, the third annual concert, will be held on Saturday 6 September at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch
The mission of HearUs is to secure financial sustainability of all cochlear implant patients, who are in financial need to maintain their cochlear implant functionality, which is a lifelong journey, explains dr Sucari Vlok, a radiologist and clinical trainer at the University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg Hospital
The programme for this year's fundraiser features the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra, and the soloists are Chris van Straten (clarinet), Etienne van der Walt (tenor), Dumisa Masoka (tenor), Alida
Scheepers (soprano), José Dias (piano) and Mario Nell (organ) Vlok, a fellow organiser, says they are delighted to have the Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra on board and several cochlear implant recipients who will also participate
Refreshments, which is included in the ticket prices, will be served to the members of the audience during the interlude
The main sponsors of the concert are Morton and Partners and Schnetler, as well as Corbett and Partners, two of the biggest radiology practices in the Western Cape
Last year the HearUs concert raised R400 000
Tickets are available at Quicket The dress code is formal and the concert starts at 19:00 . For more information email info@hearus org. za or visit www.hearus org.za
using MES workers, supporting Valley Primary, and overseeing local school students and scouts who do community work According to Dalena Theron, a representative of the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project, they are also busy with a FynbosLife Circle at Door De Kraal dam "It will be a wonderful acquisition for the dam where children and residents can see how the original veld looked like," she says In preparation of this, learners of Curro Durbanville High School took part in a clean-up of the dam area and also removed weeds A total of 18 bags of litter were removed by the 13 learners and four adults The Kenridge Wildflower Walks are supported by the Greater Kenridge Neighbours Committee and the route has been approved by the City of Cape Town Tickets are R100 (plus a R7,50 booking fee) per person
All funds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the route, such as adding more route markers and removing invasive species throughout the year People can also sponsor route markers with a donation of R600 each
. Contact dalenavanjaarsveld@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a route marker with a personalised plaque.
. Visit the project's page on Facebook at The Wildflower Stepping Stones Project or on Instagram at @wildflowersteppingstones to see more of what they do in the various neighbourhoods where they work.
. Visit https://www.quicket.co.za/ events/328983-kenridge-wildflowerwalk-2025/#/ to book a walk
Domé Swart
Lorinda Rinkwest
The Bellville United Football Club,playing in the Northern League,recently received a sponsorship from Cyster and Sons Transport The company sponsored soccer kit including jerseys,shorts and socks Here the teams show off their new look
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THINKING OUT LOUD
When goodbye comes too soon
It is a strange, almost unreal feeling to watch someone you love endure a grief so deep it seems to swallow them whole Two weeks ago, I watched my fiancé lose his mother, and I felt a pain unlike any I have ever known
It was not my mother, not my family, yet the weight of it pressed on me, leaving a hollowness I had never experienced before I wanted to reach out, to say the perfect words, to somehow ease the ache, but grief is not something that can be fixed with words And sympathy, however heartfelt, sometimes feels hollow when the loss is not your own I have been blessed to still have both my parents I have hugged them, laughed with them, shared the ordinary chaos of everyday life, and perhaps taken it all for granted Watching my fiancé navigate a world without his mother was a sudden, jarring reminder of how fragile life truly is Death does not send warnings, it does not schedule its arrivals at convenient times It comes uninvited, and the void it leaves is vast and echoing
Over the past week, I saw a man strong, capable, and loving confront the unimaginable: the absence of the one person who has been a constant presence in his life since birth His grief was raw and unfiltered, spilling into every corner of the room and touching everyone near him I wanted to comfort him, to hold him, to take away the sorrow, but I could only be there, quiet, present, a steady hand and listening heart
The pain was multiplied when I had to explain to our three-year-old that his “Ma” had gone to heaven The innocence of a child makes grief even more poignant His small face scrunched with confusion and disbelief “No,” he said repeatedly, “she went to work and will be back ”
BRIEWE / LETTERS
How can you tell a child that some people leave forever, that no one can bring them back? His world of stability and routine was shaken, and I could feel the heartbreak in every tremor of his voice
We hugged, we whispered, we repeated that heaven was a special place, and yet, the simplicity of his understanding made my own emotions even more complicated How fortunate are those of us who still have mothers? To hear their voices, to feel their embrace, to know their love is something that should never be taken lightly
Yet life is fleeting In one week, a life can change completely Death is not a distant concept; it is a reality we cannot predict, and the reminder is both sobering and urgent: we must cherish the time we have with those we love I have learned, in watching my fiancé grief, that love is not diminished by loss; it is magnified Memories become sacred, every shared laugh, every quiet conversation, every simple gesture is etched more deeply into the heart And while sympathy can never replace presence, compassion, patience, and listening become small acts of sanctuary for those enduring the storm of grief
So this week has been devastating, yes, but it has also been a lesson: to hold those we love a little closer, to speak words that matter, to celebrate life in all its fragile beauty The loss we mourn today reminds us that tomorrow is not guaranteed, and it challenges us to live fully, to love fully, and to treasure the people who fill our lives with meaning
Grief is heavy, but so too is love And in the quiet spaces of sorrow, it is love that keeps us tethered to hope, to each other, and to the memory of those who are gone too soon -KAILINDANIELS
and teachers are
Gedig oor die begroting net
oor betaal handel
Die begroting is ter tafel geplaas, nou gedaan; Waarna die bevoorregtes is nog platgeslaan; Verhogings op alles, oorladings sommer ook in die pot; Ongeag die feit hulle ook swaarkry, moet hulle opdok; "ons is in beheer ons weet wat ons wil hê; Betaal, betaal, betaal, betaal en doen net wat ons sê"; Luister nie na die 24 000 wat maak beswaar; Dis net die begin, ons is nog ver van klaar;
Die lot van behoeftiges groei dag na dag; Wees deel van die armes se lot, help dit versag; Julle het hoë mure, plus munisipale geriewe; Julle is veilig, amper vry van misdaad, diewe; Kaapstad is nommer 1 in die hele heelal; Hardloop bank toe en betaal, betaal DBEELDERS,Vasco
Nuwe spoedkamera kan verligting bring
In reaksie op die brief "Spoedkameras in Brackenfell-boulevard" (TygerBurger 13 Augustus), ek ry daardie roete daagliks soggens vanaf Hellingstraat na Proteaweg en smiddae vanaf Bottelary (verby die einste spoedkamera) na Helling en het al lankal gewonder hoekom daar nie enige vorm van verkeerskalmering by by enige van die kruisings is nie Veral op
die Brackenfell-boulevard kruising met Hellingstraat, aangesien daar 'n skool in die straat geleë is Soggens is dit 'n nagmerrie om regs uit Helling te draai
Die nuwe spoedkamera sal darem help om motoriste binne die spoedperk te hou en hopelik help dit om bietjie makliker in Brackenfell-boulevard in te draai ESTHER, Durbanville
BIGHUG: TygerBurger’s mascot shows his love for soccer in the lobby of Athlone Stadium before the kick-off of the Bayview u-16 Youth Cup finals on Saturday 19 August PHOTO: CECILIA HUME
Skaarstrekkermodelleopskou
Authorities urge caution as bird flu hits seabirds
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Since early July, a new outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild seabirds across the Western Cape
These are the first wild–bird detections in the province since April 2024 The public is therefore encouraged not to touch sick or dead birds and to report them to the authorities
Wild seabirds infected with HPAI often develop neurological signs such as tremors, head twitches and seizures
Although HPAI occasionally infects mammals and humans, the risk to the public remains very low when basic precautions are followed
WHATISHPAI?
"High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, is a viral disease that causes rapid, severe illness in birds The type of HPAI affecting seabirds in South Africa is officially known as H5N1 clade 2 3 4 4b," the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) says Asked which birds have been affected, Sanccob says at the beginning of August, most of the affected wild birds were Hartlaub’s gulls "Cases have also been reported in Great White Pelicans, Grey-headed Gulls, Kelp gulls, Whitebreasted cormorants, Crowned Cormorants and Sacred Ibises Domestic chickens and ducks have also been affected " Sanccob says they have played a leading role in response to this crisis
"Our priorities are: keeping our seabird hospitals safe from infection, supporting conservation authorities with wild responder efforts, monitoring the impact on wild birds, and ensuring good animal welfare
“Our actions include surveillance, working with State Veterinary Services and conservation authorities to monitor and manage the disease, advising on response procedures, educating rehabilitation centres, veterinarians, and first responders, and arranging humane euthanasia for birds showing clinical signs "
HOWCANTHEPUBLICTELLIFABIRDHASHPAI?
HPAI can only be confirmed through a laboratory (PCR) test At this time, any bird displaying any of the following signs should be suspected to be affected by the disease:
. Twitches or seizures; . Unusual tameness;
. Cloudy eyes; . Inability to walk or fly away
HOWCANTHEPUBLICHELP?
If you encounter a sick or dead wild bird, please report it Do not touch, feed, or attempt to rescue the bird yourself
Observe from a safe distance and record the following:
. The exact location (GPS coordinates are best, or an exact street address
You can record the exact location on a smartphone mapping app, WhatsApp location pins work well);
. The date and time;
. Species (if you can identify it), clinical
signs (tremors, unusual tameness, cloudy eyes), the number of birds affected;
. Take a video and photograph of the bird;
. Report immediately via one of these channels: For seabirds: Sanccob: 021 557 6155 (landline) / 078 638 3731 (cellphone and WhatsApp)
. For birds that are not seabirds: Use the DFFE Avian Influenza Reporting Tool: https://arcg is/1585011 Sadly, affected birds cannot be treated The authorities will assist with arranging for humane euthanasia
PROTECTYOUSELF
. Protecting yourself, your family and pets
. Do not handle sick or dead birds without authorisation
Keep pets away from dead or sick birds Keep your dog on a leash when you are visiting the beach
. Keep domestic poultry and pet birds away from wild birds
. Seek medical advice if you develop flulike symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat)
within 10 days of contact with a sick or dead bird, and inform your healthcare provider about possible HPAI exposure
WHATIFIHAVETOUCHEDASICKORDEADBIRD?
. Remove any droppings (guano) or other bodily fluids from the affected bird using a disposable paper towel
. Disinfect your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser
. Disposable items that were in contact with the bird can be packaged in a plastic bag and sent with the bird for safe disposal when collected
. Surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water, then disinfected with a diluted household bleach solution (120ml of bleach per litre of water, 30ml per cup of water) Wash and disinfect your hands again after cleaning
. Change your clothes and wash your hair before making any contact with domestic birds
. Any clothing exposed to a potentially affected bird should be washed normally and dried in the sun or in a tumble-dryer
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Do not touch sick or dead birds – report sightings to authorities immediately
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Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of the Late Henry Adams, ID No: 260603 5051 087, formerly residing at 13 Babiana Road, Belhar, Cape Town (Erf 17326 – Bellville - Estate no 000519/2019), are required to lodge their claims within 30 days from the date of this notice. Claims must be submitted in writing and include supporting documentation to the Executor Mr. J Adams Email:unisacapetown 13@gmail.com
BELLVILLE EN DF MALAN SORG VIR GROOT AKSIE
Die Hoërskool Bellville het die afgelope naweek teen die Hoërskool DF Malan te staan gekom tydens die jaarlikse interskole-sportdag Aiden Olivier van Bellville probeer hier deur DF Malan se spelers druk tydens die o.19 A-spanne se rugbywedstryd.Die Hoërskool Bellville het die wedstryd gewen.Die eindtelling was 15-3 Die skool het die interskole se rugby,netbal en seuns-hokkie kompetisies gewen
STELLENBERG, BRACKENFELL EN BELLVILLE BLINK UIT
Derbieslewer goeierugbyop
Die eerste rugbyspanne van die hoërskole Stellenberg, Brackenfell en Bellville het - soos in hul interskole-botsings die vorige paar jaar - die afgelope Saterdag andermaal stem dikgemaak
Vir hul onderskeie teenstanders, Durbanville, HS Tygerberg en DF Malan, bly die situasie onveranderd: "Ons probeer maar weer aanstaande jaar"
Stellenberg het in die tweede helfte die hef in die hand gekry om die Durbies met 21-14 te troef, terwyl Brackenfell met beter benutting van sy puntekanse met 18-9 teen Tygerberg gewen het
HS Bellville was met 15-3 te sterk vir DF Malan
Monumentpark het in Kraaifontein sy jaarlikse interskolestryd teen Vredenburg voortgesit, maar ondanks verskeie navrae is geen terugvoer ontvang nie Elders het Milnerton sy goeie vorm gehandhaaf en HS Strand met 41-18 gelooi terwyl Tygerbergklub met 20-17 die meerdere van Table View was HTS Bellville het genoeg rede om ongelukkig te voel oor sy onderonsie met die Hamlets-klub
Spurs clinchYouth Cup
Cape Town Spurs were crowned this year's Bayview FC u-16 Youth Cup after defeating a spirited Antalyaspor JPM 2-1 under the floodlights at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August It was rather a moment to remember for the Parow-based outfit, after falling at the last hurdle against Ubuntu FC last year
Other big winners on the day were Norway Park, Woodlands United, D6 Mitchells Plain and Lentegeur FC; they beat PPG Langa, Heath Athletic AFC, Pioneer Sport Club and Southampton FC, respectively S lift d th Pl ti
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Woodlands claimed Silver D6 Mitchells Plain took the Wagiet Cup and Lentegeur Bronze
In the only ladies' match of the day, Rygate Invitational Ladies locked horns with Mitchells Plain LFA ladies The two sides played a 1-1 stalemate An elated tournament organiser and Bayview FC chair Mark Rodrigues hailed the event He thanked all the sponsors, teams and supporters for their commitment and support in making the tournament one of Cape Town's top sporting events "This was a very special f t l b th fi l
are celebrating our 20th anniversary," said Rodrigues
He said this year's venue elevated the tournament to new heights and gave people from across the province an opportunity to witness young soccer talent on display The tournament also gave the players a chance to play on a proffessional pitch
"This means if you dream it you can do it Playing at Athlone Stadium is not something many of our young footballers get to do in their lifetime This gives them an opportunity to be part of something special," he said Rodrigues described the occasion as "very special" and an the journey to Athlone Stadium as "emotional"
"It was not an easy journey There were too many obstacles but the support from everyone has been amazing This is not about people It is about giving the
Om een of ander duistere rede het Hamlets se afrigter self as skeidsregter in die wedstryd opgetree en (vanselfsprekend) sodanige besluite geneem wat die Bellvilliete van 'n oorwinning ontneem het, aldus beamptes van HTS Bellville Die eindtelling was 7-7 Twaalf o 19-spanne sal dit vandag (Woensdag) uitspook in Beal Travel se jaarlikse sewemantoernooi, wat by die Laerskool Curro in Bellville plaasvind
Die spanne ding in vier groepe mee, waarna die afdelingwenners mekaar in die halfeindronde die stryd sal aansê
Die deelnemende spanne is: Afdeling A: Brackenfell, Curro Durbanville en Melkbosstrand Afdeling B: De Kuilen, Bosmansdam en HS Bellville Afdeling C: Bellville-Suid, HS Tygerberg en Monumentpark Afdeling D: HTS Bellville, Curro Delft en Milnerton
younsters an opportunity to showcase their talent "
He added that preparations were already underway for next year's tournament "We've launched a platform for a great tournament moving forward We have started with plans for next year and hope to make it even better
Bellville klop DF Malan
Lihle Somana of PPG Langa beats a sliding tackle by Reyaan Manuel of Norway Parks during the Bayview u-16 gold division final played at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August Norway won 3-2 on penalties PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS
Cape Town Spurs lifting the Bayview FC U-16 tournament trophy after a 2-1 victory over Antalyaspor JPM in the platinum
WP Media,publishers of People’s Post,City Vision and TygerBurger sponsored Rygate Invitational Ladies kit The team is pictured with the TygerBurger mascot,TygerBurger editor,Cecilia Hume and sales manager,Shafiek Braaf.