Heftyrewardo
Asubstantial R50 000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an armed man who entered a Bellville school in June, specifically seeking the child of a police officer
The incident, which occurred at approximately 15:00 on Friday 20 June, has raised serious concerns about the safety of police officers’ families
According to a police report the unidentified suspect approached an aftercare teacher with inquiries about a specific learner
WO Joseph Swartbooi said the armed man gained entrance to the school premises with what authorities describe as “malicious intent ” The suspect specifically asked about the whereabouts of a learner who is the child of a police member
Fortunately, the child had already been collected earlier that day, and the armed man left the premises without causing physical harm However, the targeted nature of the inquiry has prompted a high-priority investigation
Unconfirmed reports suggest the suspect may have been wearing a
school uniform at the time of the incident, potentially as a disguise to gain easier access to the school premises
An enquiry docket has been opened, and detectives are working around the clock to identify and locate the suspect
TygerBurger reached out to the school on Monday, but the principle declined to comment . Contact the investigating officer detective Const Mawande Mqhwayion on 073 734 2611 or use the MySAPS app anonymously
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
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VRYDAG25JULIE
. ’n “Krap en koop”-geleentheid word op Vrydag
25 Julie van 10:00 tot 17:00 en Saterdag 26 Julie van 10:00-13:00 by M.E. Rothmanstraat 29 Parow-Noord deur Hands-of-hope en die NHK Tygerberg aangebied. Eetgoed soos pannekoek, kroketteballe, sop, koffie/ tee koek ens. Rig navrae aan Johann Smith by 076 326 1322.
SATERDAG26JULIE
. Uitsig-kleuterskool, Mountain View Rylaan, Ridgeworth, vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix. Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by Uitsig- kleuterskool. Skakel die crèche by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
SUNDAY27JULY
. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 08:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore
MONDAY28JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021.
. Family Support for Schizophrenia will host an online meeting for families and carers of people living with schizophrenia at 19:00 via Zoom The topic for the evening is Caring and Sharing, offering participants a supportive space to ask questions, raise concerns, and exchange advice For the Zoom link, visit https://familysupport org.za/meetings or email mail@familysupport org.za
. The Family Market Fun – Winter Market 2025 returns at the NG kerk Brackenfell-Wes. Shoppers can browse through over 2 000 locally made treasures including handmade crafts, skincare, home décor, clothing, sweet and savoury treats, gifts, toys, pet goodies and so much more Trading hours are weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 10:00 to 15:00 at 4 Janie Street Brackenfell. Entry is free, there’s ample parking, and both cash and card payments are accepted.
SATURDAY2AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street Bothasig. All welcome from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
. Die NG kerk Parow-Panorama bied 'n Ma & Dogtertee aan vanaf 10:00 tot 12:00 by die kerk in Rembrandtsingel. Die talentvolle duo van Crown Create Studio Therene Nel en Melanie Labuschagne gaan sing en 'n unieke en opbouende boodskap lewer wat elke vrou en meisie sal inspireer Kaartjies beloop R100 en sluit eetgoed in. Besoek https://shop.parow-panorama co.za om kaartjies aanlyn te bespreek.
SONDAG3AUGUSTUS
. ID Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 en sal in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium aangebied word. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Besprekings kan via Webtickets gedoen word. Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY8AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
SATERDAG9AUGUSTUS
. Die Brackenfell Forum bied aan "Koffie uit jou kan" in die Rusoord-saal in Dennegeurstraat om 10:00 vir lede van die gemeenskap om saam te kuier Kaartjies beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Besprekings: Alta by 083 967 9493 of Letitia by 082 879 5383.
SATURDAY9AUGUST
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing, a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This event will be boosted with appearances by renowned local soprano Lara Basson and a barbershop quartet, the Welsh Rarebits, drawn from members of the choir The concert starts at 19:00, at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and are available through Quicket Refreshments will be available at the interval. For any further information, please call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
SapoatakesCityto Courtovertariffs
DESIRÉERORKE
RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
DESIREE
Bringing an urgent application to the Western Cape High Court, the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) is taking a stand against what it views as an unfair burden on ratepayers, challenging three property-linked tariffs recently introduced by the City of Cape Town in its 2025-’26 budget
These include a new cleaning levy and fixed charges for water and sanitation services, all calculated based on the value of a property rather than actual usage Sapoa argues this approach disproportionately affects certain property owners, as well as the public at large and could set a troubling precedent
Sapoa has requested an early court date to ensure clarity before the City begins preparing its 2026-’27 budget on 1 September The case is backed by some of its most influential members that own various properties within Cape Town that include, among others, Tyger Valley, CapeGate and Canal Walk shopping centres, as well as Table Bay Mall and V&A Waterfront Furthermore, a number of the non-profit’s members consist of smaller businesses with only a handful of properties in their portfolio
In its supporting affidavit, the non-profit contends its members’ property rights are being infringed upon under Section 25 of the Constitution The organisation is bringing the challenge on behalf of its members, as well as in the public interest
“It would not be reasonable and effective for affected ratepayers to bring the challenge on their own The City has vast resources to defend the three items of their budget, something that is far beyond the financial capabilities of the thousands of ratepayers who objected to the budget to bring multiple legal challenges,” states Nilesh Ambaram Gopal of Sapoa
“Some of the persons affected by the three items are vulnerable, in the sense that the effect of the budget may be that they may have to sell their properties as they cannot afford to pay the three items ”
The first draft budget was published for comment on 27 March, introducing the three fixed charges, which caused a public outcry Sapoa objected on several grounds, along with a protesting petition of more than 10 000 signatures that was submitted to the City
No fewer than 14 000 comments were made during the public participation period mostly objecting against the fixed charges
Changes were made to the first draft budget in May by the City, resulting in the publication for comment on the revised draft budget In the revised draft budget that was passed on 26 June, the City stated that it sought to alleviate the impact on lower and middle-income households by the introduction of rebates
However, Sapoa holds that these reductions and rebates do not detract from the fact that the fixed charges are unlawful and should not have been introduced in the first place
Sapoa says a continued rise in municipal costs has a significant detrimental effect on the costs of occupancy faced by tenants in commercial retail properties
If municipal costs push charges past a certain limit, tenants struggle and landlords must help, but their options are limited Leases can become unaffordable, leading tenants not to renew According to its Operating Costs Report, by June last year, electricity made up 29% of total operating costs, while municipal charges accounted for a staggering 60%
According to Sapoa, the tariffs linked to property values do not comply with the Property Rates Act, and are not based on consumption
VALUE-BASEDCLEANINGLEVY
illegal dumping removal and informal settlements
“The question to be answered is whether it is legally permissible to levy tariffs against property owners for cleaning services based on the value of their properties, regardless of whether the property owner actually receives such services at the property or in the area of his property,” states Gopal
“The cleaning tariff is not a consumption-based charge for a service, nor can it be any other type of charge levied in exchange for a service as it is linked to property value ”
Sapoa holds that fixed water charges are also contrary to the rule of law as entrenched in the Constitution, noting that until now, the fixed water charge was based on the pipe-connection diameter, and the fixed sanitation charge was tied to water usage The new system breaks this link to actual consumption
They argue that property owners who invested in alternative water systems to reduce consumption after the Day Zero crisis are now being penalised These improvements raise property values, which under the new tariff system, results in higher water charges, a move Sapoa calls irrational
“Traditionally, due to the fact that sanitation output from a specific property cannot be measured, these charges were calculated as a percentage of the relevant property’s water consumption charges This meant there was some correlation between the property’s water use and its sanitation use There is however no rational connection between the cost of delivering sanitation services to residents and property value This offends against the user pays principle and is in contravention of the Systems Act, nor is it authorised by the Constitution, and other relevant legislation ”
‘SAPOAPROTECTSPROFITSOVERPEOPLE’ In response to Sapoa’s High Court Application, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Sapoa’s attempt to stop Cape Town’s pro-poor budget is to protect their own vested interests, and puts their profits ahead of the people of Cape Town
“Sapoa represents the country’s wealthiest and largest property ownersmainly shopping mall owners - who have benefited significantly over the years from Cape Town’s functionality and success However, they now argue that the City should charge the biggest property owners the same as individual low-income families,” he stated
He holds that the City’s budget protects homes under R2,5 million and extends rates relief to many more middle-class homes, all whilst preserving the City’s critical infrastructure and service investments
He says, the City scrapped the old “pipe levy” charge because it was unsustainable for R50 million and R500 000 homes to make equal contributions to Cape Town’s infrastructure and fixed service costs
“Fixed charges linked to property value is a lawful, more fair, and equitable way for Capetonians to contribute within their means to our city’s infrastructure programme and fixed service costs
Cross-subsidising – where the better off among us help to fund services for the less fortunate – is the only sustainable way to ensure a working city of hope for all,” he said
“The only alternative to fixed charges linked to property value, is for everyone to pay a flat charge regardless of whether you are low-income or affluent Many costs are fixed in nature – pipelines, trucks, cables, staff to service it all These costs remain no matter how much people consume, and so fixed costs must be met with a portion of fixed revenue,” said HillLewis
Soektog na vermiste man duur voort
RICHARDROBERTS
Boodskappe van hoop dat 'n inwoner van Richwood nog lewe en veilig sal terugkeer huis toe nadat hy 'n week gelede vermis geraak het, stroom steeds in op sosiale media.
Malcolm Pather (41) het 'n week gelede verdwyn en is laas by sy woning in Richwood gewaar
AO Joseph Swartbooi, Wes-Kaapse polisiewoordvoerder, sê 'n ondersoek na 'n vermiste persoon is verlede Dinsdag 15 Julie om middernag geregistreer "Volgens die verslae het die vermiste sy woning in Rooiheuwelweg by die De Aan-Zicht-leefstyllandgoed in Richwood op Sondagaand (13 Julie) verlaat en nie weer teruggekeer nie Sy motor is op Woensdag 16 Julie verlate in Mitchells Plain gevind," sê Swartbooi.
Pather het glo in sy blou BMW 1.20D die huis verlaat
Die polisie in Bothasig volg alle leidrade op in die hoop om 'n deurbraak te maak, sê Swartbooi
Die nie-regeringsorganisasie Missing Adult Alert deel ook sedert sy verdwyning inligting via hul sosialemedia-blad.
. Die polisie versoek enigiemand met inligting om sy Stop Misdaad-nommer, 08600 10111, te skakel, of die Bothasig-polisie by 021 559 9415 of 021 559 9400
Police nabs ‘rapist’ of down syndrome woman
DESIRÉERORKE
A 22-year-old woman with down syndrome was rescued from the clutches of her alleged abductor and rapist by police in Goodwood on Thursday
The disabled young woman was last seen in a park where her siblings were playing, TygerBurger learned from a reliable source
It is believed that the perpetrator lured the woman away from where she was sitting on a bench. According to the source the man then took her to a guesthouse in Goodwood where rooms are rented
TICIDkeepscriminalsout
AVRILFILLIES
After installing new cameras and replacing the fencing in the Triangle Industrial City Improvement District (TICID) crime is minimal in the area and properties are scarce and in huge demand in the Triangle Farm area in Bellville
The TICID was established in 2008 and has had numerous successful achievements At inception a once-off clean-up of the whole area was conducted and fencing was installed on both sides of Triangle Farm that borders two railway lines, Prasa on the one side and Transnet on the other Thereafter fencing was installed at the entrance to secure the whole area
The first phase of the Metrorail fencing was installed in 2011 and during covid in 2020, 17m of the betafence was stolen that borders a railway bridge on Peter Barlow Road Due to people entering the area under the bridge the TICID will be installing the fence shortly, including a camera with 24/7 hour monitoring
"Eighteen CCTV cameras have been installed at hot spots to deter crime and improve public safety, including two LPR cameras (Licence Plate Recognition) at both entrances This lead to a decrease in crime in the area Successful joint operations to combat crime are held in the area with the assistance of Bellville police, Traffic Services and various security companies, i e Bassett, Fidelity, ADT and Byers Security The CID's security trailer is placed daily from Monday to Friday with a security guard at the Uranium Street gate that leads to the public open space," says Lynette van Lill, manager of TICID
The security guard monitors people
The fence was restored on the Metrorail side near the bridge and trees were planted to beautify the area
Cityfightsdarkness withlightrepairs
Over a span of 31 days, from 26 May to 25 June, the City of Cape Town’s energy directorate successfully repaired 4 732 streetlights across Area East that includes Oostenberg, Bloemhof and Parow, and recorded the highest number of streetlight-related outages
This milestone highlights the ongoing success of the City’s efforts to improve turnaround times for streetlight repairs and maintenance
The initiative, led by the directorate, aims to ensure safer and better-lit public spaces despite persistent challenges “Vandalism, theft, and illegal connections remain the most significant contributors to streetlight and power outages,” said Xanthea Limberg, the Mayco member for energy “In many cases, damaged infrastructure must be entirely replaced, a process that can take several hours or even days ”
In addition to criminal activity, the City’s streetlight network, which consists of more than 245 000 units, faces seasonal pressure Limberg explained that inclement winter weather, especially wet and windy conditions, not only y y some cases We have various interventions to reduce the risk of these crimes, but as always,
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FORM 3A - NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMS OF SECTION 37(1) OF THE WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT,2008 – [REG. 10(1)]
Notice is hereby given that the following applications for liquor licences have been lodged with the Western Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority) and with the designated liquor officers at the indicated South African Police Service offices The applications concerned may up to and including the 28th day from the date of publication of the application upon request and free of charge be inspected by any person at the offices of the Authority or the designated liquor officer listedhereunder Copies of an application can be obtained from the Authority after payment of the prescribed fee Objections and representations must be lodged in writing with the Authority and the designated liquor officer in accordance with section 39 of the Act
VORM 3A - KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEKE OM DRANKLISENSIES INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 37(1) VAN DIE WES-KAAPSE DRANKWET,2008 – [REG 10(1)]
Hiermee word kennis gegee dat die volgende aansoeke om dranklisensies ingedien is by die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid (die Owerheid) en] by die aangewese drankbeamptes by die aangeduide Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantore Die betrokke aansoeke kan, tot en met die 28ste dag vanaf die datum van publikasie van die aansoek, op versoek en gratis deur enige persoon besigtig word by die kantore van die Owerheid of die aangewese drankbeampte hieronder gelys Afskrifte van ’n aansoek kan by die Owerheid verkry word na betaling van die voorgeskrewe fooi Besware en vertoë moet ooreenkomstig artikel 39 van die Wet skriftelik by die Owerheid en die aangewese drankbeampte ingedien word
IFOMU 3A - ISAZISO SOKUFAKWA KWESICELO SEPHEPHA MVUME NGOKWECANDELO 37(1) LOMTHETHO WOTYWALA WENTSHONA KOLONI KA-2008 – [UMGAQO 10(1)]
Isaziso siyanikezelwa ukuba ezi zicelo zilandelayo zamaphepha mvume otywala zifakiwe kwabasemaGunyeni ezoTywala eNtshona Koloni (abasemaGunyeni) nakumagosa ajongene nemiba engotywala kwii-ofisi ezixeliweyo zeeNkonzo zamaPolisa aseMzantsi Afrika Izicelo ekubhekiselelwa kuzo zingakwazi kwiintsuku ezingamashumi amabini anesibhozo (28) ukususela ngomhla wokupapashwa kwesi sicelo xa eceliwe kwaye simahla ziye kuhlolwa nguye nawuphi umntu okwi-Ofisi esemaGunyeni okanye yegosa elijongene nemiba engotywala elixelwe apha ngezantsi Iikopi zesicelo zingafumaneka kwabasemaGunyeni emva kwentlawulo emiselweyo Uchaso neengxelo ezixhasayo ezibhaliweyo zingafakwa kwabasemaGunyeni nakwigosa elijongene nemiba engotywala ngokwecandelo 39 loMthetho
No Full name of applicant
Volle naam van aansoeker
Igama elipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo
Name under which business will be conducted
Naam waaronder besigheid bedryf sal word
Igama ishishini eza kushishina phantsi kwalo
Address of the proposed premises
Adres van die voorgenome perseel Idilesi yesakhiwo
Kind of licence applied for Tipe lisensie waarom aansoek gedoen word
Uhlobo lwephepha mvume olucelayo
South African Police Services designated liquor officer office where the application has been lodged
Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantoor van die aangewese drankbeampte waar die aansoek ingedien is
i-Ofisi yeGosa elijongene nemiba engotywala yeeNkonzo zamaPolisa eMzantsi Afrika apho isicelo sifakwe khona
Youthconferencesparksgrowth
YearBeyond, a national youth service programme that provides unemployed youth (18 to 25 years old) with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or work, while encouraging a culture of community service, held its annual conference from 10 to 13 July at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) The conference brought together more than 1 000 young people and partners from the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng to celebrate 10 years of the YearBeyond Programme and the power of youth service to unlock potential and ignite change For a spirited group of YeBoneers (as
YOUTH CELEBRATED AS LEADERS AND COMMUNITY BUILDERS
wellness-focused element rock painting, beading, vision boarding, and silent discos gave YeBoneers a chance to reflect, express themselves, and have fun “These moments showed us that growth isn’t just about formal learning it also happens through play, rest, and creativity,” said Mahomba
INSPIRATIONAL
Galeemah Fakier from Delft called the
The GoBeyond 25: Shape Your Future Conference was held at UWC from 10 to 13 July
Elvisfanskeephislegacyalive
AVRILFILLIES
The 15 members of the Elvis Presley Africa fan club in Bellville are keeping his memory alive and meet once a month in Bellville on a Saturday between 14:00 to 17:00 to celebrate him
He passed away on 16 August 1977 but his music and films are still enjoyed by old and young "Each Saturday afternoon is different - one afternoon we will discuss Elvis s prearmy movies and watch a documentary, another afternoon we will watch an Elvis movie and play a trivia game At the moment we are only 15 members, but if every member who joined since we
started, stayed, we would be well over 50 members, but people move away when they retire or feel to scale down on their social activities," says Nicolette Meades, spokesperson of the club
"We had a branch in Gauteng and when their numbers grew we made a suggestion to them to see if they don't want to start a fan club of their own Two extremely nice ladies put up their hands and so the Gauteng fan club (Blue Suede HeavenElvis Appreciation Group) started
"We have a large database of fans from across the country with whom we interact by sending regular emails, Elvis news, upcoming events, etc We have a Facebook
SOME MEMBERS EXPERIENCED ELVIS WEEK IN MEMPHIS IN 2007
page and Instagram through which people contact us," says Meades
Some of their members had the privilege to go to Memphis in 2007 to experience Elvis Week
"It was amazing to be among 75 000 people commemorating his life We did a few Graceland tours, walked up to the meditation garden most evenings, attended events, took a road trip to Tupelo, attended
the very first crowing of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute artist show, participated in the vigil held on 16 August, attended the Elvis in Concert show where Lisa Marie Presley also took the stage and sang a duet with Elvis, thanks to amazing technology and CGI," she says
Anyone who is a fan of Elvis may join the fan club and you must be 18 years and older The annual membership fee is R200 and the first someone attends is free and if the person wishes to join, they pay pro rata Club T-shirts and jackets are for sale . Contact Nicolette Meads at emailnmeades502@gmail.com for more information
THINKING OUT LOUD
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wiele en vyf keer my maand se huur in onderdele Helm, waterbottel met GPS, lycra kortbroek en toe begin hy vleis eet Net vleis Vir ontbyt, middagete en aandete “Ek’s nou op ‘n karnivoordieet,” sê hy, terwyl hy ’n ribbetjie opwarm vir padkos
Dis maklik om te lag en ja, ek lag gereeld maar dan kyk ek weer My man is gesonder as ooit Hy slaap soos ’n stomp, dink helder en het energie soos ’n kind op stroop Hy sê sy stokperdjies gee hom lewe Hy’s kalmer; sy rug pyn nie meer nie
En al lyk hy soos iets uit 'n fliek fietsry, visstok oor die skouer, en n stuk biltong in die hand het iets in my begin verander
Want die waarheid? Ek’s jaloers Nie op sy stokperdjies nie, maar op wat dit vir hom doen - daai gereelde stukkie vrye tyd waar hy doen wat hy wil, waar hy leer, fokus en rus, al is dit op ’n fiets teen 'n bult op Ek het besef: stokperdjies is nie ’n luukse nie; dis ’n noodsaaklikheid Dis gesondheid op maniere wat pille nie kan koop nie Dis tyd weg van skerms Dis om jou hande gebruik, jou gedagtes stil te maak en iets met passie doen ’n Stokperdjie, al kos dit ’n bietjie (baie duur), gee jou terug op maniere wat jy nie kan bereken nie Dis selfversorging met ’n glimlag
En ek? Ek het my eie stokperdjies begin eerbiedig: slaap, rus en vrede Ek noem dit “sielkundige rehabilitasie met laventel en ’n boek” - dis goedkoop, dis effektief, en dit werk
Maar wie weet, dalk probeer ek eendag visvang (sonder om 04:00 op te staan), of dalk koop ek vir myself ’n tweedehandse kitaar
Want om weer iets nuuts aan te leer, kan dalk net my eie comeback wees Laat ons nie onderskat wat ’n stokperdjie vir jou gesondheid kan doen nie Dis dalk nie net ’n tydverdryf nie dis dalk jou siel se medisyne -JOFOURIE
Kommentaar // Comments
LEWENSKIEKIE
WOLKE WAAK OOR WRAK: Wolke hang oor die beroemde skeepswrak“Meisho Maru
rotse beland FOTO: JEANNETTE BISSCHOFF
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Decades later, still no action
Thanks for highlighting problems brought up by residents at a public meeting ( "Residents call for Action", Tygerburger 15 July)
I intentionally did not attend the meeting as I knew it would be yet another talkshop - as usual! What was new? 20 year-old issues! Since 2016 the existing problems simply escalated
After years of criticism I endeared because of my stance against ward 26/27 it was with gratitude that Vasco topped the onslaught of irate residents
We even had Dan Plato then mayor with a busload of councillors tour the area decades ago Result? Zilch!
When Clive Justus was councillor, I raised the issue of the squatters who initially erected shacks at Wingfield
Subsequently the present regime housed illegal
Ek wil graag iets van my hart af kry
Ek was werklik ontsteld om te sien hoe mense op Mandela-dag weer eens kos uitdeel, net om dit met foto’s en video’s op sosiale media te wys Kwesbare mense staan in lang rye vir iets so eenvoudig soos sop, ’n toebroodjie of ’n pakkie, en dan is hul gesigte die volgende dag orals te sien Dit voel nie reg nie
Ek wonder net – doen mense dit omdat hulle regtig wil help, of doen hulle dit om gesien en geprys te word?
Dis amper asof die “goed doen” in aanhalingstekens gedoen word Wat het geword van nederigheid?
Van om net iets goeds te doen sonder om ’n foto of selfie te neem saam met iemand wat duidelik in ’n
immigrants there I dare any reader to go near the sight due to the indescribable filth and inhumane conditions
Voortrekker Road is a disgrace - prostitution flourishes; how certain "businesses" are allowed fails logic; squatters, homeless; illegal construction; overpopulated properties etc proliferate
House sales have reached record heights as law-abiding owners flee
And then, when a resident loses his cool, the councillor orders him "to leave my meeting" In November both ward 26/27 councillors simply did not turn up for a meeting which they called
There are some devoted councillors but regretfully others They are however safe as a bug in a rug
D BEELDERS, Vasco
help
moeilike situasie is?
Ons het almal al gehoor: “Moet nie laat jou regterhand weet wat jou linkerhand doen nie
En dan is daar ook die Popi-wet wat blykbaar heeltemal geïgnoreer word
As jy sop wil uitdeel of skenkings wil maak – fantasties! Maar doen dit sonder die kamera, sonder die applous
Neem ’n foto van die pot sop of die pakkies, dis genoeg
Die mense wat jy help is steeds mense – hulle verdien respek en privaatheid al het hulle minder
Ek is regtig teleurgesteld in hoe ons as gemeenskap partykeer optree in die naam van “help”
TELEURGESTELD, Eersterivier
Road markings raise safety concerns
In the article “Road markings missing” of 16 July, one is not sure what the City means by “capacity constraints”, but whatever it means, it reflects on service delivery As missing road markings creates a safety risk, it can be seen as an essential service which the City must deliver and of course, also maintain We are however of the opinion that there is also a problem with the service providers who delivers an inferior service If they add too much water with the paint it does not last long enough and there are no consequences and responsibility, they are paid as if it was a job well done
In the article “Safety audit suggested on dangerous road” also of 16 July we totally agree with Cllr Bresler “due to a shortage of manpower there is a general lack of visible traffic police on neighbourhood roads”
However we are of the opinion it is more a lack of effective policing!
Maybe it is time for a Local Dialogue on these issues as well as others, and it does not have to cost R700 million
NORTHERN DISTRICT COMMUNITY FORUM
Potholes a growing risk
In response to "Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads" (TygerBurger 16 July) and "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" (2 July)
Since the upgrade work on Jake's Gerwel Drive, which has stalled, these two roads are taking a beating
Concentrate on monitoring the state of the wear and tear on the roads, before the now visible potholes cause unnecessary incidents
As it's known now to the authorities these two roads are being used as a leeway, to try and avoid bumper to bumper traffic on Jake's Gerwel Drive TESSA LUCK, Goodwood
