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Twee lede van die Vriende van Bracken-natuurreservaat staan op Kanonkop.

Een van die skatte in die Bracken-natuurreservaat is die Kraaifontein-spinnekopbos. Die plant is kritiek bedreig aangesien dit net in die Bracken-natuurreservaat en by ‘n skool in Northpine voorkom. Daarom speel die reservaat ‘n groot rol in die oorlewing van die spesie.

NATUURRESERVAAT BIED ‘N VEILIGE HABITAT WAAR KRITIES BEDREIGDE SPESIES KAN VOORTBESTAAN, FLOREER

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an die rant van die destydse seinheuwel Kanonkop, in die noorde van die stad, lê `n klein natuurlike juweel, nog onaangeraak deur die versmorende ontwikkeling in Kaapstad.

Dié biodiverse 36 ha Brackennatuurreservaat - tussen Brackenfell en Kraaifontein

- bied `n veilige habitat waar krities bedreigde plantspesies voortbestaan. Dit was dan ook die middelpunt van vieringe van Wêreldomgewingsdag verlede Donderdag in Brackenfell.

"Op dié dag elke jaar word mense aangemoedig om te dink aan die waarde van die omgewing - wat dit vir ons beteken en hoe ons dit kan beskerm, veral in die hartjie van

die stad," sê André Vermeulen, voorsitter van die Vriende van Bracken-natuurreservaat. Om die dag te vier, het hy `n klein groepie mense op `n uitstappie deur die reservaat gelei om die verskillende plante en diere uit te wys.

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"Die Bracken-natuurreservaat is `n klein ekosisteem waarin honderde soorte plante en diere, waarvan sommiges baie skaars is, voorkom.

“As inwoners moet ons seker maak dat dié spesies hier kan voortbestaan sonder menslike versteuring of vernietiging,” sê Vermeulen..

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Verspreiding TygerBurger Brackenfell word elke Woensdag in die volgende gebiede afgelewer: Arauna, Brackenfell Central, Brackenfell Heights, De Oude Spruit, De Tuin, Welgelee, Eden Park, Ferndale, Hoogstede, Klaradyn Estate, Kleinbron Estate, Kleinbron Park, Morgenster, Morgensterhoogte, Normandie Estate, Protea Village, Proteahoogte, Sonkring, Burgundy, St Michaels, Vredekloof & Vredekloof Heights.

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s crime levels in Cape Town become untenable, the need to devolve certain national policing powers to the City's metro police has become more urgent that ever before.

Having not had any meaningful reply on this topic from the National Police Commissioner in a previous letter from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, the City last week said that its safety and security portfolio committee will now table a resolution at the next council meeting calling on the national government to devolve certain policing powers to the City in terms of the intergovernmental dispute framework.

These legislative powers would include investigative authority over specific crime categories such as gang-related violence, firearm offences, extortion, and drug trafficking. Additionally, the responsibility for crime intelligence should be devolved to the City, and the City should also be assigned the function of managing forensic laboratory testing centres related to firearms.

"This means our officers will be able to investigate criminal cases. When a crime is committed they will open/file a case docket and present it to the National Prosecuting Authority for prosecution and present the evidence in court with the prosecutor in front of a presiding judge or magistrate," chair of the safety and security portfolio committee, Mzwakhe

“Our communities are plagued by crime at all levels ... more is needed from the police and the City.”

- Mzwakhe Nqvashe Nqvashe, told TygerBurger.

"Currently we do not have access to crime intelligence data. We are not shown by the South African Police Service where crime is likely to happen the next day or weekend. What we get to see with everyone else is the unhelpful threemonths-old quarterly crime stats which tells us what has already happened.

Contrary to this, we want to know through crime intelligence what criminals are planning to do in future so that we can prevent, disrupt and arrest perpetrators especial in the category of gang violence, murder and extortion."

COURT DELAYS Insofar as ballistic testing by metro police goes, Nqvashe said laboratory evidence would be admissible as evidence in court as it is currently happening.

"The problem currently is national government is unable to run these labs optimally and efficiently. It is known that labs have a backlog on cases like firearm ballistics and DNA tests, with waiting periods of six months and more.

He explains that these delays cause criminal cases to be struck off the court

roll for further investigation.

"The term 'further investigation' is in most cases a general term which describes that the detective investigating the case cannot proceed in court pending laboratory results on all crucial evidence submitted to court in the case docket."

Nqavashe believes that metro police obtaining these legislative powers will enhance the City's capability to assist the under-resourced police with investigations and intelligence to improve gang-related convictions.

"Our communities are plagued by crime at all levels and it is clear that more is needed from the police and the City.

Recently, we highlighted that the City has removed nearly 2 000 illegal firearms from the streets, yet the conviction rate is not keeping pace. The police do not have the manpower and the City’s uniformed staff do not have the power to undertake investigations into firearm confiscations, and other crimes," he says.

He emphasises that in recent years the City has established specialised units such as the metro police gang and drug task team, increased visible policing through the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), and invested in advanced technology including CCTV, gunshot detection systems, drones, and more.

"Yet the situation remains untenable," he states. "Our residents continue to live in fear, children are unable to play safely outdoors, and criminals still control our streets."

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The Cape Bird Club invites all bird enthusiasts to its next meeting at 19:30. The event will take place at the Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road, Newlands. Joel Radue will present an engaging talk on birding and research in Zambia. Entry is R20. For more information, contact Sharon at 072 633 3379.

Die bekende Tygerbergse kultuurskrywer Marthinus van Bart lewer van 10:00 tot 12:00 ’n praatjie oor sy nuwe opvoedkundige boek, Wolraad Woltemade 250 Gedenkboek, by die aftree-oord Chrismar Villas, Chrismar, Bellville.

SATURDAY 14 JUNE The Goodwood Islamic Society Youth invites all youth aged 13 and above to Career Day from 14:00 to 17:30 at Quloobul Moemineen Masjid, 127 Goodwood Street, Goodwood. Entry is free, and food will be on sale.

A fun market day and car wash will be hosted at Soneike High School in Highbury from 10:00 to 15:00 in aid of Soneike High School's drum majorettes looking to participate in the Federation of Dance Drill, Cheerleading and Majorette Sport SA's national championship.

The next book sale in aid of Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre takes place at the centre at 18 Hafele Street in Durbanville from 09:00 to 14:00. Contact Allen on 078 393 5924 (Whatsapp) or Terence on 082 224 5454 (Whatsapp) for info.

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WOENSDAG 18 JUNIE Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word deur Christa Thom by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbellleeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede en R50 kontant vir besoekers. Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.

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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. There will also be a performance by some of the Cape Olympia High Performance Rhythmic Gymnasts. Tickets are available for R150 and will include a beverage of choice and a cupcake.

For more information, send a WhatsApp message to Tiffany Tredoux on 083 225 6419.

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Besprekings is oop vir 'n betowerende aand saam met RAAF by Eensgezind. Kaartjies beloop R450 per persoon en sluit in vermaak, sjerrie, sop, brood, malvapoeding met vla en hope pryse.

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SUNDAY 29 JUNE 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. Book tickets at R195 with Irene on 082 783 9869 or by email to ireneander62@gmail.com

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ivic organisation Action Society is appalled by the news that Marius van der Westhuizen, the former police officer who murdered his three children, is once again trying to get out on parole.

On 28 July 2006, he fatally shot his children Marius (8), Antoinette (21 months), and Bianca (16, who was disabled) at their Brackenfell home.

The killings were carried out in front of his then-wife, Charlotte, also a police officer at the time during a confrontation.

He was convicted in the same year and sentenced to 24 years in prison.

"This renewed attempt to regain his freedom is not only a grave insult to justice but also a traumatic reopening of wounds for the children’s mother and a deeply disturbed public still haunted by the brutality of his crimes," Kaylynn Palm, head of Action Society’s Action Centre, said last week when learning of the parole application.

"Despite claims of work-related stress and depression, the court found his actions to be deliberate and calculated," says Palm.

THIS IS VAN DER WESTHUIZEN’S FOURTH ATTEMPT AT GETTING PAROLE A MATTER OF MORALITY After serving just 13 years, Van der Westhuizen applied for parole three times.

His third attempt was approved in June 2024.

The parole board claimed he had "accepted responsibility" and participated in rehabilitation programmes.

But following a public outrage, the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board stepped in and overturned the decision in August 2024, due to the victim impact statement by Charlotte van der Westhuizen not having been taken into consideration.

"The people of South Africa are subject to high levels of violent crime, inadequate punitive measures and rash decisions to grant parole.

“In this case, it would have been a

miscarriage of justice to release an offender after serving only 13 years for the cold-blooded murder of his three children.

“In cases such as this one, there is more to consider than just the rights of the parole applicant. The interests of the community and the victims – such as the children’s mother, Charlotte, who opposed the application because she fears for her life – should be given just as much consideration," the Freedom Front Plus then said in a statement.

According to Palm it is more than just a mere administrative matter but a moral one.

"The fact that Van der Westhuizen is once again seeking legal leniency is disgraceful. He murdered three innocent children. His place is behind bars, not back in society,” she says.

The organisation called on the Department of Correctional Services and the justice system at large to firmly reject this parole application to "ensure that justice is not further eroded".

"Crimes against children cannot be met with leniency.

“The public deserves a system that protects the vulnerable, not one that revictimises them."

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’n Man (57) van Brackenfell het omgekom in `n ongeluk Saterdagoggend in Brackenfell-boulevard in Vredekloof.

Die oorledene, Casper Janse van Rensburg, was omstreeks 06:50 op pad werk toe op sy bromponie toe die ongeluk op die hoek van Brackenfell-boulevard en die N1-afrit plaasgevind het.

Hy het uit die rigting van Vredekloof-Oos gery. `n Ligte afleweringsvoertuig wou van die Boulevard-brug af regs draai op die N1, en volgens kol. Jakobus Marthinus, stasiebevelvoerder by die Brackenfellpolisie, het die bestuurder van die voertuig nie die bromponie sien aankom nie.

Janse van Rensburg, wat as `n blokman by die Boer & Butcher-slaghuis in Boston gewerk het, is deur sy suster, Loretta Smith, beskryf as "`n geliefde, positiewe mens wat altyd die beste in ander gesien het".

"Hy was `n vredemaker en altyd die minste. Wat met hom gebeur het, is so onregverdig, maar ek het vrede daarmee gemaak," het sy Maandag gesê. ‘n Saak van strafbare manslag word tans deur die Brackenfell-polisie ondersoek.

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ie Laerskool Brackenfell se landloopspan neem vanjaar weer deel aan die Landloop-uitnodigingsreeks van die Kaapse Skiereiland Universiteit van Tegnologie (KSUT) in Wellington, waar hulle Vrydae met ongeveer 30 atlete na die Boland reis.

Die Brackenfellers het verlede Vrydag skaflik vertoon by die Laerskool Hugo Rust se KSUT-byeenkoms van waar drie trotse Brackies met medaljes om hul nek huiswaarts gekeer het. Juné Nel (goud, meisies o.11), Janu von Listenborgh (silwer, seuns o.11) en Nadia Malan (brons, meisies o.10) het almal `n draai op die podium gaan maak. Brackies se langasems het die afgelope kwartaal aan byeenkomste by die Hoërskool Swartland, Wellington Preparatory School, Laerskool Hugo Rust en by die natuurskone Kleinevalleij-landgoed aan die voet van die

LANGASEMS VAN BRACKIES RYG MEDALJES IN Bainskloofpas deelgeneem.

Ander skole saam met wie Brackies aan die KSUT se landloopreeks deelneem sluit in die gedugte laerskole van die Boland. Onder hulle is Paarl Gimnasium, Paarl Seuns- en Paarl Meisieskool asook die laerskole Hugenote, Hugo Rust, Swartland, Noord-Eind, Slot van die Paarl, Wagenmakersvallei, Courtrai, St Albans, Drakenstein en Wellington Preparatory School.

Brackies se landloopseisoen eindig volgende kwartaal wanneer die Hoërskool Brackenfell op 22 Augustus die laaste KSUT-byeenkoms in vanjaar se uitnodigingsreeks sal aanbied en elke deelnemer met `n medalje beloon.

René Nel demonstreer die Hogart-tegniek.

Die Varings rangskik blomme

Brackies se Juné Nel pronk met haar goue medalje op die podium vir haar eerste plek in die 3 km-wedloop vir meisies o.11 tydens die CPUT se byeenkoms by die Laerskool Hugo Rust. By haar is die naaswenner, Michaela de Freitas (links) van die Laerskool Hugenoot en Isabella Donkersloot-Daniels van die Voorbereidingskool Wellington, wat derde was.

VAN BLADSY 1 Nie net is die omgewing belangrik vir ons wat betref natuurlike hulpbronne soos kos, water, medikasie en boumateriaal nie, maar ook vir ontspanning om aan die besige stadslewe te ontsnap. Elke plant en dier in die ekosisteem maak staat op mekaar en die omgewing in voedselkettings wat soos `n legkaart onvolledig sal wees indien een deel weggeneem word," sê hy.

Die reservaat bestaan ​​hoofsaaklik uit Swartland-graniet-renosterveld en Kaapse Vlakte-sandfynbos, plantegroeisoorte wat oor die algemeen swak bewaar word.

Vermeulen sê meer as 300 plantspesies

en talle klein diersoorte word in die reservaat gehuisves.

"Natuurliefhebbers kan uitkyk vir grysbokke, muishonde, vlakhase en kleinkolmuskeljaatkatte. En as jy mooi kyk, sien jy dalk `n Kaapse dwergverkleurmannetjie of `n rooipensskilpad," sê hy. Ook die voëllewe floreer met spesies soos die blouvalk, swerfvalk, Kaapse fisant, suikerbekkies en muisvoëls.

Stadsreservate soos Bracken speel ook `n belangrike rol daarin om die gehalte van die stadslug te verbeter en die temperatuur in "stedelike hitte" te reguleer.

Tydens die uitstappie is ook op die ryk

“Vat `n bakkie, sit ‘n oase in, maak vas met kleeflint en begin eenvoudig loof indruk na willekeur en kyk wat gebeur.”

Só praat René Nel, VLV-sirkelpresident van die Tygerbergsirkel, nadat sy `n baie interessante en leersame blommerangskikkingswerksessie vir die Brackenfell VLV-Varingtak tydens sy maandelikse vergadering aangebied het.

Sy het vertel van blomsoorte, verskillende houers, voorbereiding van `n houer met oase, afmetings van rangskikkings ten opsigte van `n houer,

die interessante gebruik van droë materiaal en hoe om hoogte, diepte en fokuspunte te skep.

Drie rangskikkings is gedemonstreer in die horisontale, vertikale en Hogart-styl.

Verder het Elizandra Wentzel vertel van hidroponika, ‘n metode waar `n plant nét in water geplant word.

Die tak se landbouomroeper, Elsa Groenwald, het die vroue uitgedaag om by die volgende vergadering op 7 Augustus elkeen ‘n horisontale rangskikking vir beoordeling te bring,

geskiedenis van die gebied gefokus, wat so herinner aan die Skotse landskap met sy welige varings dat die Skotse immigrant George Henry Walton die land in 1901 "Bracken" (varing) "fell" (heuwel) gedoop het.

Honderde jare tevore, in die 1700's, was daar `n kanon op die heuwel wat vir militêre doeleindes gebruik is om boere te waarsku. Die kanon is in 1806 vir die laaste keer afgevuur met die Slag van Blaauberg toe die Britte die Kaap vir die tweede keer ingeval het, vertel hy. `n Granietsteengroef is tussen 1950 en die vroeë 1970's op die heuwel bedryf, waarna dit in `n stortingsterrein omgeskep is. Die Bracken-natuurreservaat is in die laat jare

70 as `n kern botaniese terrein geoormerk.

Die Vriende van Bracken is in 2006 gestig en in 2013 is `n "ses-ponder"kanon aan Bracken deur die Tygerbergnatuurreservaat geskenk vir historiese doeleindes. Aangrensend is Perdekop, 'n 2,2 ha satelliet-natuurreservaat wat deel vorm van die groter reservaat.

Teen volgende jaar, sê Vermeulen, sal die nuwe volhoubare ongewingsentrum, waaraan nou gebou word, ook sy deure in die reservaat open.

"Die sentrum, wat jare al beplan word, sal gebruik word vir byeenkomste om natuurbewaring te bevorder," sê hy.

Hy moedig inwoners aan om elk hul deel te doen om die omgewing te bewaar.

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elebrating World Foster Day, Badisa focused on the difference foster parents make in the life of children in their care.

"In South Africa, where approximately 300 000 children are currently in foster care, World Foster Day highlights not only the urgent need for more foster parents but also the profound impact foster care can have on a child’s life," says Alma Botha, social services manager at Badisa.

“World Foster Day, celebrated globally on 31 May, gives us the opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate foster families and create sustainable change by encouraging communities to support children currently in care,” she says.

According to its 2023-'24 annual report, Badisa provided foster care supervision services to 4 227 children, with nearly half (49%) already placed in permanent foster care.

“The South African foster care system is far from perfect, but its strength lies in ordinary people stepping in to make an extraordinary difference.”

- Alma Botha “The South African foster care system is far from perfect, but its strength lies in ordinary people stepping in to make an extraordinary difference,” says Botha.

NEED MORE FOSTER FAMILIES She recalls a case that was reported to their office involving two minor children, aged five and eight, who were living in unfavourable circumstances with their biological parents due to substance abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence.

“Initially placed with safety parents, they later moved into foster care with a trusted community member.

“Today, the children are thriving emotionally and academically, while maintaining

healthy family connections.”

“It’s stories like these that demonstrate how foster care can completely change the trajectory of a child’s life,” Botha explains.

Foster care in South Africa is guided by the Children’s Act (2005), which prioritises the best interests of the child and encourages kinship care, by placing children with relatives or community members who can provide a sense of continuity and belonging.

According to Botha, kinship placements are often the most effective form of alternative care.

“Social workers are managing unreasonably high caseloads.

There are often delays in getting court orders and we don’t always have enough resources to

monitor placements or support foster families properly.

“Also, achieving permanency for a child, whether through reunification, guardianship, or adoption, can be a long and frustrating journey,” she says.

LACK OF FEEDBACK These challenges are made more complex by a lack of feedback between organisations, delays in administrative processes and the emotional strain families face.

“Foster parents often feel uncertain, especially when there’s a possibility of reunification with the biological family,” Botha says.

Social workers also help prepare and train foster parents, ensuring they understand the

Women in business unite Last Friday saw the launch of the Cape Town branch of the South African Council for Business Women (SACBW) at Willowbridge with a turnout of women from various industries from tech and transport to wellness and education.

The SACBW creates space for women from all walks of life to step outside their comfort zones, share ideas, and find opportunities that can transform their business journeys.

To coincide with the launch, nominations are now open for the SACBW Community Warrior Woman of the Year – a local award recognising women making a difference in their communities through charitable initiatives or NPO work. The award is open to non-members and focuses on impact within the same geographical area as the branch. There is no entry fee, and nominations close on 31 July, with final submissions due on 25 August.

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At the launch keynote speaker and SACBW president Dr Ziva Spangenberg shared her own story of starting from scratch after relocating to Mossel Bay, highlighting the challenges faced by solo women entrepreneurs and the value of shared support. “This will only work for you if you will work for it,” business leader Erika le Roux added to the conversation.

As part of its annual recognition awards, SACBW gives branch-level and national recognition to women who have shown exceptional growth, innovation, or community impact. The 2025 gala will take place on 18 October in Nelspruit.

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realities of caring for children who may have experienced trauma.

Says Botha, “Children in foster care may struggle to adapt as a result of emotional or behavioural challenges.

“Our job is to journey with the foster families through training, home visits and family conferences to make sure everyone feels supported and heard.”

While misconceptions about foster care persist, Botha wants the public to see it for what it truly is: a powerful tool for healing.

“Foster care is about giving children and families a second chance. But we need communities, churches, and businesses to stand behind us to reduce the stigma, provide practical support and get involved in real ways.”

Visit www.badisa.co.za to learn more about foster parenting or to get involved.

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Support for children after divorce ESMÉ ERASMUS ESME.ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

"D

ivorce does not have to define a child's future. With the right support, children can emerge from family breakdown and become emotionally healthy and resilient individuals, but this requires deliberate care," said Dr Rosa Bredekamp, a psychologist, at a breakfast for women presented on Saturday 31 May by Christelle Liebenberg of Harcourts Dunn and AfriForum at the Durbanville Golf Club.

Other speakers were Adv Phyllis Vorster of AfriForum, who discussed gender-based violence, and Daniel Snyman, an occupational therapist who talked about how to help children with sensory and emotional regulation in difficult situations.

"During my years in practice, I've come to understand that divorce is not simply a legal ending. It is a relational rupture that leaves lasting imprints - not just on the separating couple, but on the child, the extended family and even the community around them. It reaches into the classroom, the clinic, the court and even the workplace. And when not handled with care, it can affect the next generation too," she said.

According to the latest divorce statistics in South Africa, between 2021 and 2022 there was a 10,9% increase in the number of divorces, rising to 20 196 divorce

orders, according to Bredekamp.

"This represents a notable upward shift pointing to the ongoing fragility of marital unions in our country. A significant gender disparity was observed in divorce initiation - 55,8% of divorces were filed by women, while 32,2% were initiated by men. Among the population groups, women of colour had the highest proportion of female plaintiffs, standing at 63,2. In terms of age, the median age at divorce was 46 years for men and 42 years for women. The peak age range for divorce across all population groups was 35 to 49 years for men and 35 to 39 years for women," she said.

"This aligns with midlife transitions where family, work and personal strain often converge. In examining marriage duration, 42,2% of divorces occurred within the first 10 years of marriage, highlighting that the early years remain the most vulnerable period for marital dissolution. The impact of children is considerable - 55,3% of divorces involved children under the age of 18, affecting a reported 18 850 children," she said.

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE "It is an adverse childhood experience contributing to trauma symptoms, hypervigilance, emotional numbing and intrusive memories of parental conflict. Gender also influences expression. Girls often internalise pain through sadness

“Divorce is a relational rupture that leaves lasting imprints ...

- Dr Rosa Bredekamp and guilt. Boys may externalise through aggressiveness or defiance. Recognising these patterns is key for targeted support. Resilience is possible with early trauma-focused intervention and consistent emotional support," she said.

"Divorce is not merely a legal termination of marriage.

It constitutes a profound psychosocial upheaval, particularly when high parental conflict persists. Children face various complications when their parents get divorced, such as relocation, changes in schooling, diminished access to one parent and often financial instability.

"This crisis is particularly acute in divorces that occur within the first 10 years of marriage, when children are at a crucial stage of development. During these years, children need consistency and emotional security to form stable attachments with their parents.

Young children struggling to make sense of their parents' divorce often internalise blame, develop abandonment fears and later struggle with trust and relational stability," she said.

LOYALTY CONFLICTS "On the other hand, children of all ages may experience loyalty

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At the breakfast are (from left) Adv Phyllis Vorster from AfriForum, Dr Rosa Bredekamp, a psychologist, Danel Snyman, an occupational therapist, and Christelle Liebenberg of Harcourts Dunn.

conflicts when they feel torn between their parents. This emotional tug-of-war intensifies when they are expected to take sides or act as confidants.

"Children fare best when protected by consistent caregiving, reduced conflict and emotional support. It is not the divorce itself but the surrounding instability, unresolved parental conflict and emotional neglect that cause the long-term harm.

Stability through predictable routines, housing and schooling helps children feel safe,” she said.

THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT "Therapeutic support and responsive schools further aid recovery. Divorce is not just the end of a marriage, it requires forming a new parenting alliance

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- a co-parenting relationship that supports the child during the childhood years.

"Parental therapy and psychoeducation are vital.

Parents must manage their own emotional responses to avoid passing emotional distress on to their children.," she said.

"When they work together with their child's best interests at heart, families can rebuild, not in spite of divorce, but through it. Our responsibility as a society is to build environments where children do more than survive divorce, environments where they grow, thrive and feel emotionally secure as they navigate life's transitions. Let us ensure they are seen, heard and protected every step of the way," she said.

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TYGERBURGER Brackenfell Woensdag, 11 Junie 2025

Rap, Rock royalty at fest T

Francois van Coke will judge and headline the Battle of the Bands.

wo local music heroes are set to take the stage at the very first Kultura Festival, happening from Friday 20 to Friday 27 June at Curro Durbanville High School.

Their crowd-pleasing performances promise to electrify the stage and establish the festival as a calendar highlight.

Afrikaans rapper Early B presents a high-energy performance with DJ Justin Vega for a night of music, rhythm, and pure entertainment on Tuesday 24 June at 19:00.

Early B, born Earl Swartz, is known for his razor-sharp wit and relatable storytelling. He has a knack for blending humour, social commentary, and raw authenticity into his lyrics.

MUSIC LOCALS SET TO TAKE STAGE AT FIRST KULTURA FESTIVAL His music draws inspiration from his upbringing in the Eastern Cape and his beloved "Dal" (Bloemendal).

Beyond the music, Early B is a beacon of positivity and cultural pride. He's not afraid to poke fun at life's quirks or celebrate South African culture.

With every track, he reminds us that the best way to tackle life's challenges is to put on a great groove and dance right through it. As his admirers say, his songs are like "education op 'n drill beat".

On Friday, 27 June at 18:30, the Battle of the Bands competition sets the stage for an unforgettable finale — rock legend Francois van Coke and his band will bring the first Kultura Festival to a powerful close. The event will see the top three high school bands in the Western Cape battle it out live for a cash prize and the chance to perform at Die Boer Theatre.

Each band will bring its own sound and style, so expect anything from electric guitars to cellos, and everything in between.

Van Coke will not only serve as the competition's main judge but will then perform live with his full band after the school finalists light up the stage.

Tickets are available via Quicket.

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‘Bluey’ is coming to town Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are coming to Cape Town this winter school holidays.

For the first time ever, the hit theatre production Bluey’s Big Play makes its African debut at Artscape on Thursday 26 June, running until Sunday 6 July.

In this theatrical adaptation of the Bafta and Emmy-winning animated children’s television series, families can see Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their first ever theatre show, featuring brilliantly created puppets and sets, live actors and all-new music.

The play follows Bluey and her family through a full day from sunrise to bedtime. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey

and Bingo have other plans. Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. The audio track is prerecorded and features original voices from the TV sensation, including the instantly recognisable voices of Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti as Dad and Mum. The larger-than-life puppets are commanded by talented puppeteers, who bring Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad to life on stage.

Since bursting onto TV screens in Australia in 2018, Bluey has enjoyed success at home and abroad, winning a 2022 BAFTA Children & Young People Award, a 2024 Kidscreen Award for Best Animated Series and picking up its consecutive fifth

Rondomtalie/Marry-go-Round, 'n tweetalige komedie, is op Woensdag 11 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville te sien. Kaartjies kos R230 by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.

Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Brahms & Baranov is on Thursday 12 June at 19:30. Tickets from R175 to R400 at Webtickets.

Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist is at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Saturday 14 June at 20:30. Tickets are R200. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

Paul Slabolepszy’s Bitter Winter runs at The Baxter now until 14 June. A tribute to the giants of South African stage and screen. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.

Don Vino Saxy Vibes 7 is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 14 June at 19:00. Tickets from R110 at Webtickets.

Adam Tas is op Donderdag 19 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell.

Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net.

Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Mozart for Two is on Thursday 19 June at 19:30. Tickets cost R175 to R400 at Webtickets.

Cape Town's Most Wanted – The Best of Cape Town’s Street Dance is at Artscape from 19 to 21 June at 19:30. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.

Watershed Trio met Craig Hinds (stem/ kitaar), Howie Combrink (dromme/kitaar) en Gideon Botes (elektriese kitaar) is op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant.

Kaartjies kos R280. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.

Robbie Wessels tree op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op.

Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320. Bespreek by www.heroesbrackenfell.net.

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AACTA Best Children’s Programme award to add to an International Emmy and numerous awards for craft and production around the world.

SHOW TIMES: Thursday 26 June at 16:00, and Friday 27 June at 11:00, 14:00, and 17:00.

Thereafter: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 11:00 and 14:00.

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 11:00, 14:00 and 17:00.

Tickets range from R200 to R500. A limited number of "Meet & Greet Packages" are available.

Tickets at www.showtime.co.za or www.ticketmaster.co.za

DAGBOEK / DIARY

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Bring the little ones to come see what Bluey and Bingo gets up to in Bluey’s Big Play at Artscape this winter holiday.

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TYGERBURGER Brackenfell

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Talle skole in ATKV Applous-eindstryd K

ore van Durbanville boer behoorlik onder die topkore van die ATKV-Applous 2025-kompetisie, wat verlede week bekendgemaak is.

Die ATKV-Applous is die oudste skoolkoorkompetisie in Suid-Afrika en vanjaar word die eindstryd van hierdie toonaangewende kompetisie vir die 48ste keer aangebied. Die eindstryd, wat oor vier dae strek, word van 30 Julie tot 2 Augustus in die ZK Matthews-saal by Unisa in Pretoria aangebied.

TOPKORE BEKENDGEMAAK 'n Indrukwekkende 292 kore het vanjaar ingeskryf, wat meer as 20 000 hoër- en laerskoolleerders verteenwoordig.

Funds needed for Xmas lunch Outreach Living Hope, a non-profit community organisation in Morningstar, is seeking support and sponsorships for its projects - one of its major needs being gas appliances to prepare food.

"Despite ongoing challenges with funding, we have remained steadfast in our mission over the past three years – extending a helping hand to those in need within the Morningstar community and to the homeless in the surrounding Durbanville area. As an organisation we are deeply committed to make a lasting and positive impact in the lives of the needy," says Ellridge van Rath of the organisation. Their vision is to serve as a gateway to improve living conditions and promote sustainable social development within the community.

"We aim to achieve this by providing food parcels to people in need, with the long-term goal to establish a soup kitchen that can offer meals on a daily basis.

"Currently we are able to distribute food once a week to the needy in Morningstar and once a month to patients at Durbanville Day Hospital. While we are eager to expand our efforts, our ability to do so is limited by budgetary and sponsorship constraints," he says.

GROWING DEMAND "The growing demand has made it clear that the need is far greater than our current capacity, and we can no longer fund this initiative alone. External sponsorships and donations are essential for us to continue and grow our impact.

Therefore Outreach Living Hope is seeking sponsorships and support of any kind. With additional recourses, we can expand our efforts, reach more people in need and make a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives," he urges.

Currently their only external donation comes from Schonette Goosen of Circle of Life Educare in Pinehurst, who has joined the organisation to reach out to communities in need.

"One of our major needs is gas appliances to prepare food. We are open and willing to partner with other organisations to share ideas, experiences and strategies to grow our vision. We also welcome engagement from businesses that want to share in our vision by providing funding, sponsorship or guidance," Van Rath says.

Contact Ellridge van Rath on 074 621 2262 with enquiries.

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Durbell-leeskring byeen Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word op Woensdag 18 Junie deur Christa Thom by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek.

Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanvillebiblioteeksaal 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.

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VERSKEIE FINALISTE UIT NOORDELIKE VOORSTEDE Die ATKV-Applous-span, vergesel van ’n afvaardiging van Suid-Afrika se mees kundige en gesaghebbende koorbeoordelaars, het in Mei na 18 bestemmings reg oor Suid-Afrika en Namibië gereis om die topkore te identifiseer.

Volgens Renette Bouwer, beoordelaar van die landswye streeksfeeste, verhef ATKV-Applous Suid-Afrikaanse koorsang tot nuwe hoogtes.

Sy sê voorts dat ander deelnemers aan internasionale koorkompetisies geïntimideerd is deur Suid-Afrikaanse kore danksy die hoë gehalte van koorsang

wat deur ATKV-Applous aangespoor word.

Oudergewoonte is die kore van die laerskole Durbanville, Gene Louw en Eversdal onder die finaliste in die afdeling vir prestige laerskoolkore. Hulle ding vanjaar ook teen die kore van die Laerskool Elarduspark in Pretoria en die Table View Primary School in Kaapstad in dié afdeling mee.

Dié eindstryd vind op Donderdag 31 Julie plaas.

Die koor van die Laerskool Totius in Bellville is 'n finalis in die merieteafdeling vir Afrikaanse laerskoolkore, wat op Woensdag 30 Julie plaasvind.

PRESTIGE HOËRSKOOLKORE Die meisieskoor van die Hoërskool Stellenberg, ook 'n ou bekende in die eindstryd van dié koorkompetisie, gaan sy slag in die afdeling vir meisieskore in die prestige hoërskole-afdeling teen die kore van die Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool in Pretoria en die Eunice High School in Bloemfontein wys.

Die seunskoor van die Hoërskool Tygerberg in Parow het in die merieteafdeling vir hoërskoolkore na die eindstryd deurgedring, maar die koor het intussen aan die kompetisie onttrek.

Besoek die Applous-webblad by https://atkv. org.za/neem-deel/kultuurprojekte/applous/ vir meer inligting oor ATKV-Applous.

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Kommentaar // Comments

THINKING OUT LOUD

LEWENSKIEKIE

Dream big and be the agent of your own life In a world shaped by systems one's mindset is the one thing that can set one free, and set one apart. It's not your background, your bank account, or even your education that determines your future; it's the way you think. All these things are useless when the mind is blind.

When you dare to think differently, to question what's around you and craft your own path you step into your power. That's what truly separates those who succeed from those who settle.

I learnt this early, not from textbooks but from watching people accept the life they never chose. Where I come from in the Boland it's common to see young people finish school only to end up in predictable jobs on farms, in restaurants, behind counters. Honest work, yes, but not always born from dreams. Too often it's just what's available. Just what's handed to you.

But what if we didn't accept what's handed to us?

At the age of 10 I began dreaming of a life beyond what I saw, beyond my colourful essays. I didn't know where exactly I was going, but I knew I couldn't allow my environment to shrink my imagination.

I crafted a universe in my mind, one where I could break cycles, define my own success and live with purpose. Even at this age I do that.

Life is by no means easy. Life tests you in subtle and serious ways, through finances, health, limited access, just to name a few.

It throws you a general dish, a one-size fits all blanket and tells you to be grateful.

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DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE DIFFERENT; IT’S OFTEN YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH. But I refused to accept the idea that this was all there was. And that refusal became my strength.

My father once told me "smooth seas never made skilled sailors, and when you are born into a system your first act of freedom is to question it." That quote has never left me. It's guided the way I move through the world.

Systems, political, economic, educational, the media don't just shape what's possible for us, but how we think what is possible. And if you don't break free of the script you were handed you'll play a role you never auditioned for.

June is Youth Month and this year's theme, "Skills for the Changing World, Empowering Youth for Meaningful Economic Participation", points us towards the future.

Mindset is the hidden engine driving our choices, fuelling our creativity and expanding our vision. It's that small spark that says "there must be more than this."

Thoughts are powerful. They come from what we consume in our conversations, our culture, our environment. But when you start thinking independently everything changes.

You stop chasing appearances and start building substance. You stop measuring your worth by what you wear, where you live or what you drive and start defining success on your own terms.

After all, one of the greatest traps of our time is an obsession with looking successful.

What sets you apart, really, is how deeply you think, how courageously you act, and how consistently you build, what you're planting when no-one is watching.

That's the difference maker. You know, "be the change you want to see."

If there's one thing I want young people (like myself) to take from this Youth Month, it's this: Don't be afraid to be different; it's often your greatest strength. The world doesn't need more copies. It needs more creators, people bold enough to question, think and build on their own terms. I'd love to hear from you.

- NAMHLA MONAKALI

STREPE IN DIE SON: Zebras wei op die plaas Groot Phesantekraal buite Durbanville op ‘n warmer wintersoggend verlede Woensdag, voor die koue die naweek toegeslaan het. FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH

BRIEWE / LETTERS

’n Ode aan Gordy seeleeu Liewe Gordy Jy bevind jou op droë grond by Gordonsbaai toe jy skielik moet uitswaai vir 'n nare haai.

Is jy toe almaskie na dié plek vernoem of het jy jou op burgemeester Hill-Lewis beroem?

Nou is jy Mzansi se bekendste oujongkêrel, eens verborge skat uit die see, soos 'n pêrel.

Danksy 'n veearts en die ratse ADT was jy ná 'n gestoei terug in die see, net om wéér jou verskyning te maak en selfs nóg meer harte aan te raak.

Nes detyds, toe Just Nuisance, ewe so slim

op die dek sou lê waar matrose moet klim, kies jý ook koers na Simonstad: wie weet waarheen is jy volgende op pad.

Met oë en snorbaarde van 'n labrador geseën, mag ek vra waarom swem jy steeds alleen?

My wens is dat jy spoedig 'n maatjie sal kry wat saam met jou deur die Suidwaters sny.

Eersdaags kom spog jy dalk met jou kroos: dít sal help om ons verlange te troos.

Lank lewe Gordy, die oseaan se prins!

Mzansi se trots, ons almal se wins.

RETIEF LOUBSER, Bellville

Sopkombuis krap inwoner om Ons wil almal graag diegene wat minderbevoorreg is help, veral in die wintertyd waar ons warm en knus binneshuis is en omstandighede dit nie vir almal toelaat nie.

Wat is dan nou lekkerder in die koue weer as 'n warm koppie sop en 'n vars stukkie brood, ek stem, maar ten koste van wie en wat? Dit is vroeg Saterdagoggend en die plaaslike kerk is aan die gang met hul restaurantjie, maar ook dan 'n sopkombuis.

By all means, maar: 1. Ek kan nie in of uit die straat om by my eie woning te kom nie, want die motors parkeer al wat 'n oprit is toe.

2. Net waar jy kyk is al wat Jan Rap en sy maters voor my voertuig oor die pad - stappend met 'n koppie sop in die een hand en 'n sny brood in die ander, en

stap kwansuis voor my in. Ek kry vuil kyke asof ek iets verkeerd doen, amper waai sop en brood! Nou moet ek vinnig die hek toekry agter my, want so lok ons hulle in ons "veilige" area. Waarom nie na hulle area gaan en dit daar gaan uitdeel nie?

3. Die ding wat my die horriepieps gee en laat uiting gee hieraan, is hoe die hele straat waar die kerk is - tot ver, amper in Voortrekkerweg - jy net wit foamolite koppies die wêreld vol sien lê. Dit lyk soos 'n kombers voor ons erf; ons hele skoon tuin alles daarmee heen.

So, ek moet nou agter hulle die gemors ook gaan skoonmaak en gaste oorkry wat dink, "Joh, hoe morsig bly die mense hier!"

Nee sies man, waarom nie dan in Voortrekkerweg gaan staan as jy nie na hulse area toe wil gaan nie?

BEFOETERDE INWONER, Boston

Who benefits when property prices explode?

An absurd budget yes, a home bought in 1990 for R132 000 is now suddenly R4 million worth. Most of us could afford a home of R130 000 in 1990 but not a home of R4 million today. In the meantime most became pensioners too, and some with zero pension.

So what have gone up in the last 30 years of bond period? Building, material and labour cost? So my home still is worth R130 000 because we could afford it, not the property, but the monthly bond payback premiums.

Also, are the property marketing companies flairing up the value over the years by comparing property values with replacement cost to earn more sales commissions?

The difference between a R130 000 property and a R4 million property monthly bond premiums is way out and for most of us unaffordable! Those fixed tariff benefits can't be legal, because why do pay a monthly property tax? For what?

We bought the plots to build, according to the municipal rules and regulations, by the developer or private owner and it's registered on our name, so why the property tax?Is their a binding contract between

home owners and the municipality?

Does the contract make room for future additional tarrifs? No, because they think they own us and can do as they feel and get away with it because they think they are every propery owners government.

I declare here and publicly that I refuse to pay an extra monthly tariff fee for clean-up. In many property owners's opinion, it's daylight robbery and people are fast asleep (the frog in already boiling water).

The City "Masters" must choose: either the property tax go or all the extra tariffs go.

I clean my street in front of my paid-up property myself. We are not the waisters.

Us property owners are not going to fall for or accept it a communist fools game.

We're not here to subsidice the poorly controlled influx of "illegal alien immigrants" or growing squatter camps. That's not our problem. Most of us live on tight budgets and have our own free choice of living standards - surviving on our own leftover savings, not free handouts.

PENSIONER AND PROPERTY OWNER, Northern Suburbs

Is honde nou slegs vir status?

Dit is verstommend hoeveel mense honde aanhou, maar daar word nooit met die diere geloop nie, kry nie eers aandag nie, en mag nie in die huis kom nie.

Ek sien daagliks hoe die honde op die koue plaveisel lê en smag na aandag.

Wat van die erge koue wat nog kom?

Nou vra ek waarvoor 'n hond aanhou of is dit ook status?

Ek voel as jy 'n dier kry, moet hy liefde en aandag kry. Kos alleen is nie genoeg nie.

Asseblief mense, hulle kry ook koud en voel ook alleen.

ELIZA, Ridgeworth

Rus in vrede, Christa Pligsgetrou en hardwerkend was Christa Cronjé van Parow-Noord haar lewe lank.

In die jare sewentig was sy baie lank die saalsekretaresse by Tygerberg-hospitaal se hartsaal A6, waar sy 'n leeftyd se vriende gemaak het. Prof. Helmut Weich was haar hoof.

Sy was ook een van die eerste mense wat met prof.

Chris Barnard gepraat het nadat hy destyds die wêreld se eerste hart oorgeplant het. Dit was in 1974, toe Barnard direk ná die operasie die hoofkardioloog by die Tygerberg-hospitaal, prof. Helmut Weich, bel met dié groot nuus.

Baie lank daarna, toe ek as pasiënt by prof. Weich se privaat praktyk was en hy hoor ons is susters, het hy met groot lof van A6 se mev. Christa Cronje gepraat, met baie groete ook aan haar. Kort daarna is hy oorlede.

Nou onlangs met my suster se opname in die Mediclinic Panorama se hoësorgeenheid, het sy seun, ook prof. Helmut Weich, die laaste prosedure op haar uitgevoer. Christa is op 19 Mei oorlede. Sy sou op 9 Julie 90 word.

Christa was 'n bekende by die markte in Milnerton, Parow en ook by die oudhedehandelaars daar.

Sy was baie gesond, het geen kroniese medikasie gebruik nie, het geen oog- of gehoorprobleme gehad nie, maar het begin ly onder rugpyne, wat haar mobiliteit en kragte verswak het.

Cronjé was die ensiklopedie en dagboek van haar hele groot familie ... en 'n staaltjieverteller van formaat! Sy was werklik legendaries in haar kringe. Rus in vrede, Christa!

CORRIE LAUBSCHER, Durbanville

Protect our coastline World Ocean Day, celebrated on June 8, is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a global reminder that our oceans are vital to life on our planet.

This day urges us to look beyond the beach selfies and start treating the ocean as the life source it is.

World Ocean Day is a call to protect, not exploit.

Because when the ocean thrives, so do we.

K TREADWAY, Table View

Briewe wat nie langer as 250 woorde is nie, sal voorkeur geniet. Versaf asb u naam, adres en telefoonnommer (nie vir publikasie nie). Spertyd is Vrydag om 12:00.

E-POS: briewe@tygerburger.co.za FAKS: 021 910 6501 Posbus 747. Bellville 7535

TYGERBURGER Brackenfell

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Hawks arrest City officer T

he multi-disciplinary intelligence-led operation comprising the Hawks, the provincial Anti-kidnapping Unit along with provincial Organised Crime resulted in the arrest of a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officer on Monday 9 June on charges of kidnapping, extortion and murder.

The arrest of the 43-year-old man occurred after an alleged kidnapping in Kraaifontein on 16 May. "The victim was last seen by a friend leaving for Bellville to view a vehicle he intended to purchase and never came back, following which the friend reported him missing," Lt-Col Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Hawks.

"Another friend of the victim received a call from him saying he had been kidnapped and was being assaulted."

A ransom of R100 000 for the victim’s release was demanded by the kidnappers, but was subsequently reduced to R10 000.

"The suspects provided a bank account the money should be deposited into," Vukubi said. "It was alleged an amount of R5 000 was deposited into the account and the suspects continued to demand the balance."

On 17 May the Hawks team followed all the leads that led them to addresses in Philippi and Kleinvlei, resulting in the arrest of four men, Mogamat Samuels (33), Thokozani Kamnjunga (36), Existing Mudivari (33) and Yasseen Jele (30), who have already made a court appearance. The team was led to an open field on the dunes between Monwabisi Beach and Macassar, where one of the accused pointed out a shallow grave where the victim was killed and buried.

"On further investigation it transpired that a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement vehicle, driven by the suspect mentioned above, was used in the commission of this heinous

“The victim was last seen by a friend leaving for Bellville to view a vehicle he intended to purchase and never came back ...

- Lt-Col Siyabulela Vukubi crime," Vukubi pointed out.

This suspect was expected to make his first appearance at the Blue Downs Magistrates' Court on 10 June, where he would join his co-accused in the same court two days later for bail application.

The provincial head of the Hawks, Maj-Gen Mathipa Makgato, said the unit remains committed to rooting any form of criminality within the ranks of the law-enforcement agencies out, people on the wrong side of the law who reflect badly on the agencies.

CITY ASSISTS WITH INVESTIGATION Wayne Dyason, spokesperson for City Law Enforcement, confirmed the arrest.

"The officer who is stationed at the Anti-Land Invasion Unit was arrested amid an investigation by our Safety and Security Information Management Systems Unit in collaboration with the Hawks in connection with the crime in May. "Approached for assistance, our teams worked diligently to aid the Hawks investigation.

We will continue to cooperate with the police to ensure a swift conclusion to the investigation and prosecution.

“While the arrest of the officer is disappointing, the Safety and Security Directorate is committed to rooting corrupt and criminal elements out, and will not hesitate to investigate and take the required action when wrongdoing is uncovered. This matter is also being dealt with in terms of City policies and procedures, and a disciplinary process is underway."

Police nab two for trafficking In a coordinated operation on Friday 30 May, the police's Hawks based in Bellville and George, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs' Immigration Services and A21, a non-governmental organisation fighting human trafficking, arrested two suspects aged 31 and 34 for trafficking in people.

The arrests followed the execution of a search warrant prompted by intelligence, indicating a possible humantrafficking victim being held against her will at a guest house in Goodwood and forced into sex work.

During their search officers

discovered four women who confirmed they were sex workers.

Additionally, five other adults and three small children were also found on the premises.

Further investigation established one of the women there as being a victim of trafficking. The two managers were immediately arrested.

The victim received medical attention at a healthcare facility before being transferred to a safe house.

The suspects appeared in the Goodwood Magistrates' Court on Monday 2 June, facing charges related to human trafficking.

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Firearm seizures up, convictions low – City slams justice system CARINA ROUX CARINA.ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

The City of Cape Town and the police disagree over the true state of convictions for illegal firearm possession. The City claims only 5% of cases over four years involving firearms seized by municipal officers have led to guilty verdicts. The police have strongly rejected this.

The difference lies in how conviction rates are calculated.

While the police reports conviction rates of up to 89% in recent years for cases that proceed to trial, the City argues most firearm arrests never make it to court, rendering the police's figures misleading.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the City's law enforcement agencies confiscated 1670 illegal firearms between January 2021 and January this year. Of those, only 81 cases resulted in convictions.

Hill-Lewis attributed the low rate to a "broken criminal justice system".

Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, noted the City's case-tracking data shows low conviction rates are largely due to the lack of detectives and investigative capacity within the police, outstanding ballistics and DNA reports, and slow court and prosecution processes.

"Each of our cases were tracked through the local courts as our teams diligently recorded the outcomes on each matter. The 5% conviction rate was calculated and derived from the number of arrests we recorded."

Smith explained when a firearm arrest is executed by City enforcement officers, the firearm and docket is handed over to detectives who are mandated to see these matters through court.

"Our data shows that 49,5% of (the 1670) cases were deemed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as having either insufficient evidence or no realistic prospects of prosecution - a stark indication

of the lack of detective resources to conclude a comprehensive investigation," Smith said.

Call for Greater Powers The City is pushing for criminal investigative powers to be devolved to its officers under the South African Police Act, enabling them to build their own dockets and support prosecution more directly.

A draft set of regulations already workshopped with police and other stakeholders will soon be submitted to the national police minister for consideration.

The City has bolstered its crimefighting capacity by deploying more than 1100 new officers since 2021 and investing R800 million in advanced policing technology such as gunshot detection, drones, and automated number-plate recognition systems.

A special training module has been rolled out to equip officers with the skills needed for docketbuilding and statement-taking in preparation for the hoped-for expanded powers.

POLICE Police have rejected the City's 5% figure, describing it as misleading and potentially undermining public trust in the police.

In a statement issued on 4 June, provincial police spokesperson Col André Traut stated that conviction rates for illegal firearm possession had consistently remained high – 86% in both the 2021-'22 and 2022-'23 financial years, and 89% in 2023-'24.

These figures, he said, represent all successful prosecutions across the province, involving firearms confiscated by the police and other law enforcement agencies.

"Firearm-related crime remains a top priority for police in the Western Cape," Traut said.

"Our officers are relentlessly pursuing armed criminals, aiming not only to remove illegal firearms from our communities but also to ensure successful prosecution."

Traut claimed the City's figures

are inaccurate. "An analysis of our conviction record paints a far more accurate and encouraging picture.

Our detectives have consistently achieved strong conviction rates."

COOPERATION GAP As gun violence continues to plague many Cape Town communities, both the City and the police agree on the need for stronger enforcement. The City maintains it is ready to play a larger role.

The City has expressed frustration at a lack of access to real-time updates from the police on firearm cases and the whereabouts of confiscated weapons.

Despite a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in 2024 between the police, the City, and the Western Cape Government, datasharing seems limited.

Following a high-level meeting in March, the police invited district commanders to work more closely with the City to improve information flow on pending cases. The City has also submitted a Promotion of Access to Information Act (Paia) request to gain deeper insights into the reasons for stagnation in specific cases.

"The City of Cape Town is committing to assisting the police to address the gun violence. We believe that our track record has shown that despite the limited resources and policing powers, we have made a massive impact in the fight against crime and we are ready to do more. It would be helpful if we could all agree on the broader definition of conviction rate which would aid the public in better understanding the issues," said Smith.

Smith added the City also maintains an open-door policy for any police investigating officers who need to follow up on specific case dockets with City arresting officers.

IMPORTANT NOTICE CALL FOR ENTRIES - 10TH ANNUAL WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Western Cape Government (WCG) invites all Western Cape residents and community groups to participate in this prestigious event honouring those who work tirelessly, put in long hours, and go above and beyond for our communities.

Categories: Best Resident Performance (Individual) Best Resident Performance (Team) How to Enter?

Simply access the web-based entry form available on the SEA website or through the WCG website.

Entries will be evaluated for community work/projects that took place during the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2025 and should be completed appropriately.

The entry form includes: • Nominator Contact Information • Nominee Contact Information • Category Criteria • Requirements/evidence • Declaration and Signature Make sure to fill in the entry form correctly and submit supporting evidence for your entry.

Submissions open from 15 May - 30 June 2025.

Please visit the SEA website for more information on the Selection and Judging Process.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to recognise and reward excellence! Submit your nominations, promote outstanding service, and help foster a resident-centric culture in our communities!

The event will take place in September 2025 and only shortlisted nominees will attend.

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KARATEKA BRING HOME BAG FULL OF MEDALS Athletes from Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy brought home a bag full of medals from the recently held Helderberg Traditional Karate & Kobudo League 2 held in Somerset West. This event brought together nine dojos from across the region, with over 320 entries. Brackenfell Shotokan Karate Academy was represented by 28 students and eight teams who won 29 gold medals, 24 silver medals and19 bronze medals.

FROM BEAUFORT WEST TO NAMIBIA: TEAMS UNITE FOR YOUTH CUP

Bayview Cup kicks off AVRIL FILLIES xcitement is mounting in Mitchell's Plain for the start of the 10th u-16 Bayview Youth Cup which will be launched on Monday 16 June at Mondale High School.

A total of 64 teams from all over the Western Cape as far as Beaufort West and Namibia will participate and the current champions are Ubuntu who beat Cape Town Spurs in the final 2-0 last year.

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The finals will be on Sunday 16 August in Athlone Stadium," says Mark Rodrigues, chair of Bayview Football Club.

The 64 teams will be split into 16 groups of four and the first shots of the tournament will be fired on Sunday 29 June until Sunday 16 August. For six days teams will battle it out for the honours to be crowned the Bayview Youth Cup Champions.

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