. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street Bothasig. Free entrance Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
. Die NG kerk Parow-Panorama bied 'n ma-endogtertee aan van 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.
. Oom Vossie se gewilde vlooimark vind weer plaas by Oom Vossie Voortrekkers, Disa Singel, Blomtuin in Bellville Let op dat die handelsure verander het en die mark nou van 10:00 tot 15:00 plaasvind. Bespreek jou plek vroegtydig om teleurstelling te voorkom Stuur ‘n WhatsApp na 084 325 4690 vir meer inligting of om 'n stalletjie te bespreek.
SONDAG3AUGUSTUS
. ID Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium 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.
THURSDAY7AUGUST
. A free workshop will be hosted at Kraaifontein Library at 15:00, offering educators and interested community members a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in education. The session will cover key topics such as: understanding what ChatGPT is and how it works, tips for effective prompting, creative ways to use the tool in daily teaching, tools for lesson planning, quiz and worksheet creation. For more information, contact Kraaifontein Library at 021 444 1066 or email Kraaifontein.library@capetown.gov.za.
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 Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. 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 kos R150 elk. Bespreek by 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 public concert is part of our drive to expand their appeal to new audiences and potential new members. 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 further information, call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 Stuur ‘n e-pos aan Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand. co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
Critically-injured puppyputdown
KAILINDANIELS
DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
KAILIN
Ahorrific act of animal cruelty has shocked animal-welfare advocates after an 8-week-old female puppy was discovered tied to a fence in Dunoon, barely alive and suffering from severely scalded flesh, believed to have been inflicted by boiling water.
The alert came via an anonymous tipoff to Cheryl-Lyn’s Rescue Organisation Its founder, Cheryl-Lyn Potgieter, immediately dispatched community member Francis Cinyama to locate the injured animal
“I’m still shaken by the call,” she said “The pup had been tied up and doused with boiling water Her tiny paws were raw and she was struggling to breathe The cruelty was unimaginable ”
Once the puppy was safely transported to her farm Potgieter rushed her to Vet-Clin for emergency care The prognosis was such that the decision was made to put her down
“The vet was deeply disturbed by her condition,” Potgieter related “She was fading fast, suffering more than any creature should I made the heartbreaking decision to have her euthanised to end her pain She didn’t die from her injuries; she was dying because she had no strength left It was the kindest option left ”
WHO’SRESPONSIBLE?
The organisation is now working to trace
VANAFBLADSY1
Sy het dit in daardie stadium styf tussen haar bene vasgeknyp
"Ek weet nie wat my besiel het nie, maar toe hy oorleun om my foon te gryp, byt ek hom baie hard aan sy arm - reg deur sy baadjie" sê sy "Hy raak toe aggresief en stoei my foon by my af, spring uit en vlug die veld in " Haar bankkaarte, identiteitsdokument en bestuurslisensie was in haar selfoon se sakkie
NIEMANDSTOPOMTEHELPNIE
Steeds in skok was dit vir haar die heel ergste dat niemand gestop het om haar te help nie
"Ek was vrou-alleen en die pad was baie besig Iemand moes tog iets gesien het," sê sy "Ek kon nie die handrem afkry om verder te ry nie, en moes my hand by die venster uitswaai om iemand se aandag te trek " n Goeie Samaritaan het uiteindelik agter haar stilgehou en haar te hulp gesnel Hy het my seun gebel en agter my aan tot by die Maitland-polisiekantoor gery, waar ek n saak geopen het " Van der Merwe beskryf die ervaring as n nagmerrie
"Ek is dalk 64, maar ek is nie n bangbroek nie Tog was dit baie skrikwkkend en traumaties Ek sien nou nog die man se gesig voor my " Sy sê sy is verstom dat soiets helder oordag kon gebeur op so ` n besige pad in
SHE WAS DYING, NOT FROM INJURIES, BUT DIMINISHED STRENGTH
the person responsible, although leads remain scarce
“We don’t know who the owners are,” said Potgieter “Dunoon is large and densely populated and, unfortunately, noone has come forward with information But whoever did this must be held accountable This is not just cruelty; it’s criminal ”
She has since reported the incident to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and is urging the public to stay vigilant about animal abuse “If you see something say something Report it to the SPCA Take videos or photos if you can Evidence makes all the difference in bringing perpetrators to justice ”
Potgieter hoped the suffering of this unfortunate pup would lead to greater awareness and action
“She mattered Her pain mattered Let’s honour her by fighting for the ones who can’t speak for themselves ”
Cheryl Lyn’s Rescue Organisation encourages people to come forward Tips can be also reported anonymously to the SPCA
. It can be contacted on 021 700 4158 or email inspectorate@spca-ct.co.za
Kaapstad
"Motoriste moet baie versigtig wees; ‘n mens is nêrens meer veilig nie," waarsku sy Ruth Solomons, woordvoerder van die Stad Kaapstad se metropolisie, sê die Stad is bewus van motoriste en fietsryers wat verder af in die hoofweg by die Laer Kerkafrit beroof is
"Daar is gereelde patrollies in daardie omgewing wat deur die metropolisie, verkeer en wetstoepassing uitgevoer word sedert die laaste voorval," sê sy Daarbenewens versoek sy motoriste om te alle tye waaksaam te bly
"Indien u weens n noodgeval gedwing word om langs enige pad te stop, hou ten alle tye jou deure gesluit en vensters toe en wag todat hulp opdaag
Skakel dadelik die nooddienste Bly binne-in jou voertuig, hou jou deure gesluit, vensters toe en wag totdat hulp opdaag Wees altyd bewus van jou omgewing en maak seker dat jy jouself teen identiteitsdiefstal beskerm deur nie dokumente met persoonlike inligting soos ID-kaarte, paspoorte, bankrekeningstate in jou voertuig rond te laat nie vir ingeval jy om veiligheidsredes moet uitklim en wegbeweeg van jou voertuig " Motoriste kan alle voorvalle by die Stad se openbare noodkommunikasiesentrum aanmeld deur 021 480 7700 vanaf n selfoon of 107 vanaf n landlyn te skakel Sers Wesley Twigg, polisiewoordvoerder, sê die saak word ondersoek
The final moments of mercy; a vet at Vet-Clin eases the suffering of the badlyburnt pup
Boiling water scalds paws raw; this puppy’s body bore the clear marks of abuse
Citywelcomesre-arrest incopmurdercase
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
The City of Cape Town last week
welcomed the re-arrest on Friday of a taxi driver accused of murdering traffic officer Walton van Rooyen more than five years ago
The accused, Craig de Lilly, first appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates' Court on 21 July on charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition
Van Rooyen (49) was shot and killed in his patrol car on 17 March 2020 after arresting the taxi driver for a traffic violation
"The City’s Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) investigated the case alongside police detectives and the suspect was arrested," said JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security "However, a month later the case was
“ThedeathofVanRooyenleft hisfamily,colleaguesandfriends devastated. - JP Smith
provisionally withdrawn "
This arrest, he says brings new hope to the family
"I can only imagine the family is as happy as I am that justice will be served I went to meet the officer’s family at the time and they were devastated by his senseless murder The release of the suspect was a bitter experience knowing his alleged killer may get away with no consequence "
Smith is however perturbed by the state's decision not to oppose bail
“We have noted the decision by the state
to not oppose the suspect’s release on bail while the case is before the Magistrates’ Court and plead with them to reconsider their stance The death of Van Rooyen left his family, colleagues and friends devastated
“During the court proceedings on Monday the prosecutor noted that the accused already had convictions for both robbery and rape While the reasons for the unopposed bail application are unclear at the stage we call on the courts to use their discretion when the matter returns to court next week
“We believe individuals accused of murdering officers in the line of duty should not be allowed to roam our streets while on trial If we cannot protect our officers we cannot protect the public "
The case was subsequently postponed to 28 July for the appointment of a legal representative
Traffic officer Walton van Rooyen was shot and killed by a taxi driver more than five years ago
Tannie Kowie se ingelegde perskes by die kerkbasaar het ‘n nuwe verhoog gekry in die eerste Suid-Afrikaanse Preserveerkampioenskap, wat ‘n nuwe era vir plaaslike preserveerprodukte inlui
Met 456 inskrywings van 66 vervaardigers – meer as dubbel as verwag – is dit duidelik dat die tyd ryp is vir nasionale erkenning van gehaltegepreserveerde produkte
Die beoordelaarspaneel van 38 kenners - bestaande uit onder meer bekende sjefs, gesoute kosskrywers, kleinen groothandelspesialiste, kundiges uit die gasvryheidsbedryf, sjefstudente, afgevaardigdes van die VroueLandbouvereniging van Kaapland en selfs enkele vervaardigers self, het produkte verlede Woensdag (23 Julie) blind geproe op Eensgezind buite Durbanville
“Hierdie preserveerkampioenskap is geskep om topgehalte produkte te erken, bewustheid oor preservering te verhoog, bemarkingsgeleenthede vir entrepreneurs te bied en die kuns van voedselbewaring te vier,” sê die bekende koskenner en opleidingspesialis
Susina Jooste, hoofbeoordelaar
“Dit is ook ’n platform vir kennisdeling, volhoubaarheid, ekonomiese groei, die verhoging van standaarde en die vermindering van voedselvermorsing,” sê sy Die kampioenskap, aangebied deur Agri-Expo, fokus op gepreserveerde vrugte- en groenteprodukte in meer as 100 klasse, van konfyt, marmelade, blatjang en piekels tot pesto’s en ander innoverende skeppings Slegs produkte wat reeds in winkels, padstalle, aanlyn of by markte vir die publiek beskikbaar is, is aanvaar
456
inskrywings is van 66 vervaardigers ontvang – meer as dubbel as verwag.
IMPAKOPGEHALTE
Jooste sê innovasie is een van die beoordelingskriteria en dat dit bemoedigend is om te sien hoe outentiekheid en kreatiwiteit mekaar ontmoet
“Ek is oortuig daarvan dat hierdie kompetisie ‘n impak op gehalte in die mark gaan hê en dat verbruikersvertroue in preserveerprodukte sal toeneem Ons sien uit na die reaksie van verbruikers op produkte wat met ons toekennings vir uitsonderlike gehalte op die winkelrakke gaan spog ” Breyton Milford, hoofbestuurder van Agri-Expo en organiseerder van die kampioenskap, sê die groot belangstelling toon dat daar ’n duidelike behoefte in die bedryf vir hierdie soort platform bestaan
“Ons het hierdie kompetisie geskep vir agriprosesseerders in die vrugteen groentebedryf Die groot aantal inskrywings wys dat daar ’n vraag is na erkenning vir preserveerprodukte – een wat dit sáám met kaas en wyn op die tafel plaas,” sê Milford
“Ons is dankbaar vir ondersteuning uit die bedryf, met Clemengold en Hollard wat as goue vennote betrokke is,” sê Milford “Sonder hul ondersteuning sou dié mylpaal nie moontlik gewees het nie ” Al die produkte is na afloop van die beoordeling aan welsynorganisasies geskenk
Die wenners word op Dinsdag 19 Augustus by Lanzerac in Stellenbosch aangekondig . Besoek www.sapreservechamps. co.za of stuur e-pos aan charlotte@ agriexpo co.za met navrae
Motorfietsbotsingeisdokter
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Die geliefde mediese dokter van Durbanville, dr Jacques Malan, wat Sondagoggend in 'n motorfietsongeluk op die Helshoogtepad (R310) gesterf het, word wyd geloof vir sy integriteit en deernis met sy pasiënte.
Die gemeenskap van Durbanville, asook medici met wie Malan (55), 'n algemene praktisyn, vir sowat 30 jaar nóú saamgewerk het, treur na sy skielike afsterwe
Die ongeluk het omstreeks 08:45 naby die afdraai na die Boschendal-wynlandgoed plaasgevind
Volgens Kurt Maske, 'n ER24-woordvoerder, is Malan vermoedelik op slag dood toe sy KTM-motorfiets teen 'n motor gebots het Hy was op die R310 in die rigting van die R45 onderweg toe die bestuurder van die Toyota-voertuig, wat in die teenoorgestelde rigting gery het, na bewering regs voor hom na 'n plaaspad van die Boschendalwynlandgoed afgedraai het Malan het in die kant van die voertuig vasgery Die insittende van die motor is ongedeerd
WERKSETIEKENINTEGRITEIT
TygerBurger het jare lange kollegas van Malan genader, maar talle het nie nog nie kans gesien om met die media te praat nie 'n Nabye familielid het aan
TygerBurger gesê die gesin sal y g motorfietsryer
Dr Jacques Malan word omring deur sy gesin - sy vrou,Charnette (links) en hul kinders, Monique (27) en Jean (25)
Vroueinkollig byuitstalling
AVRILFILLIES
Vainola Makan van Bellville, koördineerder van die Ubuntu Landelike- en Jeugvideo-en-foto-uitstalling wat in Augustus in die Kunstekaap te sien is, lig die toewyding van Weskusvroue uit.
Die Weskusvroue veg vir hul gemeenskap om 'n beter lewe te hê teen die mynbedryf wat tans langs die Weskus ontginning doen
Haar uitstalling is deel van die Kunstekaap se 2025 Vroue-mensdomfees wat vir Augustus aangebied word en waar ses ikone ook vereer gaan word
"Die foto-en-video-uitstalling is baie belangrik vir my omdat die foto's, stories en die film gestalte gee aan die kleurryke stemme van die Weskus-vroue wat hul stories so vrygewig deel Die uitstalling spreek van die dapperheid van die vroue wat uit moeilike omstandighede hul eie vryheid van spraak uitleef teen die olie- en gas-mynbedryf Die mynbedryf is daarop uit om wins te maak uit die erfenis wat hulle so na aan die hart lê en dat die aarde en natuurlike hulpbronne nog lank kan voortleef vir almal," sê Makan
Sy is oorspronklik van George en het haar eerste skooljaar by die Primêre Skool Eden in Zoar voltooi en die res van haar laerskooljare op 'n plaas, Ganskraal in die Langkloof, afgesluit
"Die sorgelose plaaslewe van bergklim, in die sand speel, vrugte pluk en lammers versorg en op die donkiekar ry met my niggies en nefies was die lekkerste gedeelte Omdat ek self as 'n plattelandse patatvoet grootgeword het, het my loopbaan outomaties in daardie rigting gegaan Die waardes wat 'n mens in die platteland leer, sluit in dat almal vir mekaar omgee, dankbaarheid en hoe om die klein dinge in die lewe te waardeer," sê sy "Vroue het oor die algemeen baie uitdagings, maar die vroue in die landelike gebiede se uitdagings sluit in armoede, gevare van besmettingstowwe op plase, geweld teen vroue en mynbou wat ‘n bedreiging inhou vir spesies, seediere en die visbedryf "Ek sal graag wil hê dat almal die waarde "small is beautiful" sal aanleer en
FOTO’S, STORIES, FILM GEE GESTALTE AAN KLEURRYKE STEMME VAN WESKUS-VROUE
dat ons die bronne wat tot ons beskikking is, insluitend die lug, grond en die natuur, sal beskerm Ons almal kan gelyke genot daaruit put sonder om die bronne heeltemal tot niet te leef deur gulsigheid Ek wens ook dat almal mededeelsaam kan lewe en dat ons kan besef dat daar vir almal genoeg is Dit is beter om saam in vrede te lewe as om oorlog te maak sodat 'n klein gedeelte van die mensdom dit beter as ander kan hê," sê Makan
Wat haar voete op die grond hou, is haar geloof, haar familie, vriende en kollegas
Sy gee ook erkenning aan die vroue met wie sy werk, die gebede van gelowiges wat opgaan om aktiviste te beskerm, want dit maak alles 'n verskil
Sy het 'n BA-graad met vrouestudies, sosiologie en sielkunde aan die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland verwerf en dit het die grondslag gelê vir haar toewyding om 'n beter lewe vir ander te help verseker
"Die opvoeding en die informele opvoeding oor demokrasie om 'n nierassistiese en nie-seksistiese toekoms na te streef, was die basis vir die opheffingswerk wat ons, die organisasie, nou doen met die vroue
“My droom is om meer lande te leer ken en dat ek nog elke dag die son kan sien opkom," sê sy
. Die uitstalling begin Vrydag 1 Augustus en val saam met Vrouemaand.
Minister urges public to safeguard lives
As the world marked International Drowning Prevention Day on Friday 25 July, provincial minister of local government, rnvironmental affairs and development planning, Anton Bredell, is calling on residents to take drowning prevention seriously, whether at home or during times of severe weather
In line with this global observance, the Department of Local Government is annually running a drowning prevention awareness campaign, focusing on water safety education and promoting responsible behaviour near all water bodies
SAFETY
This year’s campaign places special emphasis on a proposed bylaw for Western Cape municipalities, supported by the Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC), that aims to enforce safety measures for private swimming pools
The bylaw will require owners to install proper fencing, or safety covers to help prevent unsupervised access, especially by children
“We lose too many young lives each year to preventable drownings Pool owners must take responsibility to secure their
pools, just as you’d secure the doors to your house,” said Bredell
“We are acting now to ensure stronger enforcement around pool safety in private homes, because one life lost is one too many ”
AWARENESSCAMPAIGNS
While swimming pool-related incidents remain a major concern, the annual awareness campaigns also address drowning during floods, which tend to increase during the province’s winter season
Communities living in flood-prone areas are encouraged to follow safety alerts, avoid crossing swollen rivers or streams, and teach children to steer clear of stormwater drains or canals
“Our Department, through the PDMC, continues to work with municipalities to improve flood risk communication and community readiness,” said Minister Bredell
“But we need every household to also do their part, be alert, be informed, and most of all, act responsibly around water ”
The Department urges residents to follow the campaign across its digital platforms and share the lifesaving messages widely
Vainola Makan van Bellville
Vermaak // Entertainment
Stadskooroefenvir jaarliksekonsert
Die Stadskoor Tygerberg is tans druk aan die oefen vir sy jaarlikse galakonsert, wat op Saterdag 3 Augustus om 16:00 by die NG kerk De Tyger in Parow, die koor se tuiste, aangebied word
Op Saterdag 17 Augustus word nog 'n konsert by die NG kerk Suider-Strand aangebied.
Peter Roux, koorleier het vir hierdie twee konserte met die tema "As long as I have music", ‘n variasie van sekulêre en gewyde liedere gekies.
Die tema kom van een van die liedere wat gesing gaan word en vat die betekenis van musiek as ‘n bron van krag, hoop vertroosting en inspirasie saam. "Exsultate justi in Domino" deur Brant Adams, "Yesterday" deur John Lennon
3AUG
Die Stadskoor Tygerberg bied sy jaarlikse galakonsert aan by die NG kerk De Tyger in Parow
en Paul McCartney "You’ve got a friend" (Carole King), "Autumn Leaves" (Joseph Kosma), "Asimbonanga" (Johnny Clegg), en "Cantique de Jean Racine" (Gabriel Fauré) is enkele van die ander liedere op die program.
Dit is net die regte resep om ‘n Sondagmiddag se winterkoue mee te verdryf As deel van hul gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid bied die koor vanjaar weer ‘n
verskeidenheidskonsert aan ten bate van die AGS Care Village in Kuilsrivier
Hierdie konsert vind op Sondag 14 September om 15:00 in die NG kerk Kuilsrivier (Moederkerk) in Van Riebeeckweg plaas.
. Kaartjies vir die galakonserte kos R180 (R150 vir pensioenarisse en studente). Kontak Suzette van Wyk by 083 263 9335 of jfsmvanwyk@ gmail.com vir besprekings.
. Kaartjies vir die verskeidenheidskonsert (in September) kos R120. Bespreek by Van Wyk of Marlene Cross by 073 433 4227
. Die koor verwelkom graag nuwe lede en het veral ‘n behoefte aan mansstemme Bel Peter Roux by 083 535 3707 met navrae
Waarheid is nie helder
Karli Heine en Andre Terblanche is te sien in Een vir my baby op Woensdag 6 en Donderdag 7 Augustus om 20:30 in Die Boer-teaterrestaurant In hierdie "mystery-noir-kabaret" is Aila Vry, 'n jazz-sangeres by die Ivy Club, ’n verdagte in haar man, Henkie Uiwe, se moord. Jan Brandt, 'n "ouskool"-speurder, is getaak om agter die kap van die byl te kom. Die waarheid is egter nie so helder soos vodka as Jan by die klub opdaag om vir Aila te ondervra nie Een drankie word vinnig ‘n paar en een liedjie word vinnig drie
Jazz word anders opgedis en stories word vinnig gespin in hierdie "rompslomp" van ‘n avontuur in ’n klein kroegie wat soveel meer as net grondbone en goedkoop whiskey op die rak het
Die dialoog is vlymskerp, maar tog so lig soos ‘n veer Die gehoor ervaar Afrikaans in ’n nostalgiese tyd wat nooit gebeur het nie Die regisseur is Dean Balie Niklaas Dassie het die teks geskryf
Die produksie is 'n uur lank. Kaartjies kos R200 . Bespreek by www dieboer of by 021 979 1911.
Young voices shine in Operetta celebration
The Baxter Theatre will come alive with wit charm and musical brilliance on Monday 4 August at 19:00 as the 4th Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition unfolds in a dazzling celebration of classical talent
Founded in 2022 by South Africa’s operatic icon Aviva Pelham, the competition shines a spotlight on the vibrant, often underappreciated world of operetta a genre rich in humour, romance, and theatrical flair This annual event offers a powerful platform for emerging African vocalists to showcase their talent and step confidently onto the global stage
“It brings young singers into contact with repertoire that is both entertaining and technically demanding.”
Presented in partnership with Opera UCT and its director Professor Jeremy Silver, the event is as much about nurtur-
ing future stars as it is about delighting audiences. Finalists will perform solo arias and duets from Viennese operetta, French opéra bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela traditions, with themes ranging from playful to poignant
Winners will be announced live in the following categories:
Aria Prizes: (R10 000, R6 000, R3 000), Duet Prize: R10 000 (shared) and Audience Prize: R1 000 (voted live by the audience).
This year’s audience will also enjoy a teaser of what’s to come: Opera UCT’s upcoming production of Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, in honour of the composer’s 200th birthday and World Opera Day
Tickets are R90 to R120 Students and scholars enter free . Book via Webtickets.
. The Songs of Leonard Cohen met Mathys Roets en Liesl du Toit is op Woensdag 30 en Donderdag 31 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teater in Durbanville Kaartjies os R220 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 79 1911.
. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley from 28 July until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnardtheatre co.za.
. Symphony of Bansuri premieres at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday 2 August at 19:00 Starring Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra CPO), this one-night-only concert promises a captiating fusion of Indian classical music and Western orchestral richness. Tickets from R200 at Ticketmaster
. Unruly runs at The Baxter now until 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. ickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. Dirk van der Westhuizen tree op Saterdag 2 Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos an R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Die Stadskoor Tygerberg se jaarlikse galakonsert is op Saterdag 3 Augustus om 16:00 by die NG kerk De yger in Parow Kaartjies kos R180 (R150 vir pensioenarisse en studente) Kontak Suzette van Wyk by 083 263 9335 of jfsmvanwyk@gmail.com vir besprekings.
. A Benefit Gala Concert for ID Help Fisantekraal is on Sunday 3 August at 15:00 at Durbanville High School Auditorium. Tickets cost R200 available at Webtickets
. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville runs at Theatre on the Bay from 5 to 17 August Follow the witty barber Figaro as he uses his charm and cunning to unite two young lovers in this comic opera full of infectious energy Tickets from R190 to R375 available at Webtickets
. Een vir my Baby, 'n mystery-noir-kabaret, is op Woensdag 6 en op Donderdag 7 Augustus om 20:30 in Die Boer-teater op die planke Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com . Nadine - My Favourite Rock 2 Songs is op Vrydag
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Skolenuus // Schools News
Supermom’slifesavinggift
One woman who has donated enough lifegiving breast milk for over 50 babies is championing the vital cause that deepened her own sense of wellbeing while she grappled with newborn challenges Mother of two, Amber Jade de Beer, began donating breastmilk after the birth of her first child when she joined a regular mothers’ group at the Stork’s Nest Clinic at Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital “Like so many women, I was experiencing a bit of postpartum depression and found support in the community of moms there “I had heard about breastmilk donation, but after learning more about it at the hospital, I decided to sign up, as I happened to have an oversupply of milk Being able to give back in this way gave me an added sense of purpose during those early months, and when I had my second baby recently, I didn’t hesitate to donate again,” said Amber Candice Willemse, milk handler for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital, notes that the proven health benefits of breastmilk are significant for newborns, and even more so for premature babies who have an immature gut “If mothers are unable to provide breastmilk for their own baby, then we rely on donor breast milk to ensure medically g is processed in accordance with
donated breastmilk That’s when Mother of two,Amber Jade de Beer (right) donating her breastmilk
bly agter by die slagter as beloning, die ander ene netjies in 'n plastieksak Nee, sê my ma, so 'n hoender is maar lekker taai, ek moet hom slaghuis toe vat om gerook te word Die slagter gee my hoender een kyk "Mevrou, jy kan jou kalkoen oor 'n week kom haal " Nee, dis g'n kalkoen, dit het voor my eie oë as 'n gewone hoender grootgeword, seg ek Die slagter het tot die dag wat ek my hoender gaan haal het, volgehou dis 'n kalkoen Daar word besluit om die gerookte hoender te hou vir Kersdag Gelukkig val my dogtertjie, wat hopeloos te vroeg begin loop het, en word ek al troostende dit gespaar om van Petra-wat-Piet-geword-het te eet 'n Mens eet darem nie jou troeteldiere nie Die aanwysings op die verpakking van die umleqwa-hoender sê dis vooraf stadig gekook - nog net 20 minute in die oond en hy is reg vir die tafel! Dis 'n lenige, atletiese hoender Lang maer dybene Gespierde boudjies Na 'n uur in die oond lyk die hoender egter nog niks meer eetbaar nie en ek sit die hoender in 'n pot om dit behoorlik gas te gee Die bykosse is al lankel opgepeusel, toe kook ta nog steeds! Dis later slaaptyd en ons gooi tou op Dis so koud, ek besluit om die hoender sommer net so in die pot oornag te los Om 02:31 word ek wakker van 'n reuk wat ruik na Afrika gebrande pap, koeimis ek droom van 'n hoender wat in die vuil hooi in ‘n varkhok rondskrop agter kos aan 'n skrophoender Ek smeer Vicks onder my neus dat ek nie die hoender kan ruik nie Watson, ons tuinman, lag toe ek hom die volgende oggend vertel van my hoender "In Zimbabwe we call it a road runner, " sê hy - die groot kuns is glo nie net om hom sag gekook te kry nie, maar jy moet hom eers gevang kry! Dis daai hoenders wat in Afrika tussen karre deur oor die hoofweg hol dat die biesies bewe
Ek loer weer in die pot voor ek hom vir Watson in tinfoelie toedraai die arme hoender is nou al erg verinneweer gekook; lyk vir my toe al eerder na 'n road kill -ESMEERASMUS
Kommentaar // Comments
Mandela Day should be every day
It was truly heartwarming to read about how so many people were inspired to reach out to the less fortunate on Mandela Day
I sat with my heart blazing imagining the smiles that must have lit so many faces
But it didn't last
Why is this overflow of ubuntu reserved for only one day a year?
Why can't we love our neighbours more steadfastly throughout the year?
Why do we need a special day to make giving a habit?
If dedicating a day is truly all that is needed to motivate people then why not dedicate more days?
Like Valentines Day Instead of making it a day of romantic love why not make it a day of loving our neighbours?
Why not add an element of giving to every major day? On Heritage Day, donate some of your braai or on April Fool's Day, donate some of your cheer On youth day, do something good for youth
The more significant days I think about the more I realise that all of them have theme that is open to interpretation in charitable ways but they've become mostly about politics
Maybe it's time that started adding charity to our mindsets, starting with celebrations on significant days Maybe then we'll turn the tide of poverty in our country
EMMA BENNET, Strandfontein
Lê eier oor Stad Kaapstad se begroting
Vandag wil ek darem ook 'n eier lê oor hierdie begroting van ons geagte burgemeester en sy trawante in die Stad
Kaapstad oor heffings
Daar moet nou 'n heffing op alles wees omdat waterpype herstel moet word, strate skoongemaak moet word en die armes gehelp moet word En dit nogal op my huis se waarde wat ek gekoop het en met my geld in stand gehou het Vir drie weke het die water nou by die groot kruising tussen Frans Conradie-rylaan en Hugostraat uitgeborrel en niemand was bekommerd oor die duisende liters water wat weggeloop het nie Terloops, dit is nou die derde keer dat daar 'n waterlek is en elke keer word daar 'n hele dag gewerk en sit ons sonder water en dan lek dit maar weer
Sondagoggend toe is hier twee waterlekke in De Wetstraat, ‘n blok van mekaar - een by Cambridge en nog een by Hugostraat Weer 'n hele dag sonder water
Vanaf Dag Zero betaal ons 'n pyp of meterheffing dit is jare, Wat is met daardie geld gemaak?
Ek was vier jaar oud toe het ons in Die Akkers hierbo gekuier, toe was hierdie waterpype al hier Ek woon al 50 jaar hier en is al 75 en steeds is die waterpype wat Clive Justus vir my in 2011 gesê het vervang moet word, nie gedoen nie
Hoekom moet ek 'n skoonmaakheffing betaal?
Ek versorg self my sypaadjie, en die straat voor my deur maak ek self skoon Ek gaan beslis nie betaal om skoon te maak agter squatters wat al jare in die boulevard, voor die munisipaliteit van Goodwood, die polisiestasie by Goodwood en oral rondlê en honde aanhou en mors nie
Laat mense 'n slag verantwoordelikheid aanvaar vir hul eie omstandighede, dan sal hulle ook weet waar geld vandaan kom Hou op om net te gee!
MARTIE DU PLESSIS, Goodwood
The article "Sapoa fights tariffs" (TygerBurger 23 July) refers I am a property owner and resident in Bothasig I herewith join Sapoa, challenging thee 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 I wish to state categorically that my property is for my housing needs not speculative purposes The whole notion of rates based on value of property at market prices is placed and is a gross violation of my human rights to property
At any rate the so called market value should be at the time the property was purchased precisely it is not for speculation The City is advised to address its challenges of unfunded mandates from DORA MZUKISI, Bothasig
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