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Cape Town pushes for more policing powers DESIRÉE RORKE

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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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VAN BLADSY 1 Die verdagtes het van die toneel gevlug. 'n Selfoon is in die roof gesteel.

Die verdagtes is steeds soek en Swartbooi sê die omstandighede rondom die voorval word nog ondersoek.

Oosthuizen sê Monte Vista en Plattekloof Glen het die afgelope ruk erg onder misdaad deurgeloop, ná 'n lang periode van min misdaad.

"Veral ons bejaardes, van wie ons sektor talle het, is kwesbaar," sê hy.

Nog 'n inwoner is die afgelope naweek aangeval. Volgens Oosthuizen het die voorval Sondagoggend plaasgevind. Hy en sekerheidsbeamptes van District Watch, 'n plaaslike sekerheidsmaatskappy, het glo probeer om die booswigte agterna te sit, nadat hulle glo 'n huis se venster verwyder het. "Die huiseienaar het op hulle afgekom toe hulle by die venster probeer uitklim. 'n Bakleiery het uitgebreek en hy kon daarin slaag om hulle te verjaag."

Oosthuizen het veiligheidswenke gedeel, wat hy meen deur almal toegepas moet word. Hy sê inwoners moet probeer om dit moeiliker te maak vir misdadigers om hulle te teiken. "Wanneer ons kyk na veiligheid, soek ons verkieslik vroeë waarskuwingstelsels, aangesien ons op ons kwesbaarste is wanneer ons onkant betrap word," sê hy.

Versteekte strale (hidden beams) buitekant die huis wat jou dadelik van 'n oortreder se teenwoordigheid bewus maak, is die eerste stap in die beveiliging van jou eiendom. "Ek stel voor dat inwoners in 'n goeie alarmstelsel belê met strale. Dit is duur, maar dit is 'n belegging in jou persoonlike veiligheid en verhoog die waarde van jou huis. Ek sal ook voorstel dat mense gaan kyk na die veiligheidsmaatskappye wie se dienste hulle gebruik - verkieslik 'n maatskappy met 'n voetspoor in die gebied en wat die gebied gereeld patrolleer. Om spoedige gewapende reaksie te hê, is 'n moet."

Oosthuizen sê honde is ook goed vir beskerming - 'n waghond, of net 'n hond wat kan alarm maak. Honde, meen hy egter, is 'n belegging en verantwoordelikheid wat soms nie vir alle senior inwoners 'n opsie is nie.

MENSE IS KWESBAARSTE WANNEER HULLE ONKANT BETRAP WORD Oosthuizen sê om 'n kamerastelsel te installeer, is ook goed, veral stelsels wat kennisgewings na jou selfoon stuur. "Dit is iets wat jou familie ook kan monitor. Ons het al voorvalle gesien waar 'n familielid in die vroeë oggendure aan die werk was en hul ouers se huis gemonitor het, en iemand opgemerk het wat besig was om by hul voertuig in te breek," sê hy. Die sekerheidsmaatskappy is in kennis gestel en die verdagte is op heterdaad betrap.

Inwoners moet ook by hul straat of gemeenskap se WhatsApp-groepe aansluit.

"Mense het altyd hul selfone by hulle en kan op die groepe hulp versoek. Ek sal voorstel dat die polisie, gewapende-reaksie of die Stad Kaapstad se noodnommer (112 of 021 480 7700) eerste geskakel word."

Nog 'n goeie afskrikmiddel is om klippies op wandelpaaie by die huis te gebruik, aangesien dit 'n geraas maak wanneer iemand daaroor stap, en hekke te installeer en dit te sluit. "Ek het al menigmaal gesien, terwyl ons op patrollie is, hoe hekke oopgelaat word."

Ook, installeer diefwering by vensters en veiligheidshekke in die gange binne die huis wat na die slaapkamers lei. Hy sê inwoners moet ook probeer om hul aluminiumvensters te beveilig aangesien dit ook ontkoppel en verwyder kan word.

Oosthuizen sê dis ook 'n goeie idee om gereedskap, soos 'n leer en vullisdrom, weg te bêre aangesien dit gebruik kan word om toegang tot die perseel te verkry.

Ligte wat mense se beweging kan bespeur, is ook 'n goeie idee aangesien dit jou in kennis stel wanneer iemand verby dit beweeg.

"Laastens wil ek almal aanmoedig om by hul buurtwag aan te sluit. Veiligheid en sekuriteit is 'n universele taal wat almal kan praat, en ons almal wil in 'n veilige omgewing woon. Dit sal help om mense ingelig te hou oor die misdaadtendense in die gebied, en ook gemeenskapsinteraksie verbeter, wat gevolglik misdaad in die gebied sal help verminder," sê Oosthuizen.

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Die laaste bundel met kwatryne, Miniatuur, van Johann de Lange, sal bespreek word by die byeenkoms van die Durbanville-poësiekring om 10:00 in die saal van die Durbanville-biblioteek. Die kwatryne sal voorgelees word deur Mariëtte Opperman, 'n bekwame verskundige. Lede, asook besoekers (teen R50 per besoeker), is baie welkom. Kontak Lesley van der Vyver by 083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.com om bywoning te bevestig.

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THURSDAY 12 JUNE 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 for visitors and non-members 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.

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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. 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 taking place in Klerksdorp in July.

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.

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WOENSDAG 18 JUNIE Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word deur Christa Thom by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal. 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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Some participants in the NSRI’s annual Winter Solstice Plunge last year.

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he National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is calling on South Africans to embrace the chill this winter solstice by taking part in their annual Winter Solstice Plunge, a heartfelt fundraising event aimed at supporting their lifesaving work. This year, the plunge will take place on Saturday 21 June, the longest night of the year, and the NSRI invites everyone to join in, whether it’s a dip in the sea, a tidal or swimming pool, a local dam or even an ice-bucket challenge.

Craig Lambinon, NSRI spokesperson, urged the public: “Our volunteers are on call 24/7, ready to respond to emergencies no matter how cold the conditions. The winter solstice plunge is a wonderful way for communities to show their support, honour our brave volunteers and raise vital funds that help us save lives around South Africa’s coastline.”

NSRI volunteers don’t just work through the summer months; they stand ready all year round, including on the coldest day of the year. Taking the plunge is not only a courageous test of endurance, but may also bring surprising health benefits, such as boosting the immune system, improving circulation and reducing stress.

AGM to be held soon The Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch is hosting its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 24 June at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Barrow Street, Monte Vista from 19:00.

As the executive committee's term is coming to an end, a new committee will be voted in.

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Participants are encouraged to observe safety precautions; never swim alone, avoid rough seas, always carry a flotation device, and be aware of emergency contacts.

The NSRI is proud of its tradition of coldwater swims.

In 2023, Station 23’s Jane Botha from Wilderness single-handedly raised an incredible R47 500.

Across the country, teams of NSRI volunteers brave the cold each year to raise funds vital for their rescue stations’ operations, water safety education, and lifesaving missions.

This year, the NSRI challenges individuals, families, schools, and workplaces to organise a winter solstice plunge on or around 21 June.

Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure the NSRI can continue teaching water safety, conducting rescues, and saving lives.

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HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Set a date: Choose a date, location, and

time for your plunge.

Create a campaign: Visit GivenGain, search for the NSRI “Winter Solstice Swim 2025” page, or go directly to the link to start fundraising.

Share the message: Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join in or donate.

Lisa van der Merwe, mother and fitness enthusiast, told TygerBurger on Friday: “The winter solstice plunge is such a refreshing way to kick off winter. Plus, knowing that my small act helps fund rescue operations makes the chilly water totally worth it!”

Sarah Mokoena, a teacher in the Milnerton community, says: “I’m taking part in the plunge this year to challenge myself and support the incredible work the NSRI does. It’s a great way to bring our community together and raise awareness about water safety during winter.”

Thabo Nkosi, a resident, sais: “Having seen firsthand how vital the NSRI’s work is, I’m proud to join the plunge again this year. It’s tough but rewarding, and every rand we raise helps save lives along our coastline.”

For more information on organising your solstice plunge and the tax benefits available for donations visit the NSRI Community

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ach year in South Africa, many newborns go untested for hearing loss. The Carel du Toit Centre, located on the grounds of the Tygerberg Hospital in Parow, is working to change this with screening initiatives already making a difference at this hospital.

In a statement issued recently, the centre said newborn hearing screening can change the life of a deaf baby.

It said babies born deaf can learn to listen and talk just like typically hearing children, if their hearing loss is diagnosed and treated early. This starts with a simple, quick and safe hearing test done shortly after birth, called a newborn hearing screening, the centre said.

The centre said testing early matters.

In South Africa, newborn hearing tests are not routinely carried out at all hospitals and maternity units. However, the Carel du Toit Trust who is the fundraising arm of Carel du Toit Centre where children who are deaf learn to listen and speak, has two dedicated staff members at Tygerberg Hospital who perform these screenings with plans to expand the team, it said.

It is important for all parentsto-be to know that your baby’s hearing should be tested soon after birth and if your baby does not pass the test, they should be followed up within one month

“Newborn hearing screening leads to early diagnosis of hearing loss in babies born deaf.”

- Sarah Lange of the first screening. Early detection means early help, giving your child the best chance to develop speech and language skills.

AGAINST THE ODDS One of the babies who was fortunate enough to undergo screening, is Bunono Qutwa from Site C, Khayelitsha.

Bunono was born very early in August 2023, weighing just 1,1 kg, and stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit until December. Thankfully, he was born at Tygerberg Hospital, where his hearing was tested.

At one month old (corrected for prematurity), Bunono did not pass his first hearing test. A follow-up test confirmed he had profound hearing loss in both ears. He received hearing aids at five months old, but because his hearing loss was so severe, the aids were not enough. To help him learn to speak - his family’s biggest hope - Bunono now needed cochlear implants, the centre explained.

Thanks to a generous donation, Bunono received his cochlear implant in December 2024. Since

Baby Bunono Qutwa (centre) and his team from left are Khanyisa Flente (newborn hearing screener), Sue Rumble (early interventionist) Bunono and his mom Hluma, Nabeelah Slamang (senior audiologist at Tygerberg Hospital) and Sarah Lange (head

his implant was activated in January 2025, Bunono is babbling like other babies, responding to his name and using words such as “mama”.

Bunono’s story shows how a simple hearing test at birth, followed by the right care and technology can change a child’s life, the centre said.

“Newborn hearing screening leads to early diagnosis of

hearing loss in babies born deaf. This allows for early management and intervention which opens the door for communication development - whether the family chooses spoken or sign language,” said Sarah Lange, head of audiology at the centre.

According to the centre, the Health Professions Council of South Africa recommends that

newborn hearing screening should be done by one month of age. If a hearing loss is found, diagnosis should happen by three months, and intervention by six months. Unfortunately, many children only get help later than these important milestones, missing the chance to develop speech during a critical period.

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The Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch handed over six traffic batons to the Goodwood police on Friday 30 May to help them at traffic scenes. Here Casper Rossouw (chair of the neighbourhood watch) hands over one of the batons to Lt.Col Marius Roux from the Goodwood police.

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Dulux Bergermaster Nukote PVA

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White • Acrylic basin • Size: 600mm(W) x 365mm(H) x 400mm(D) • Shelf: White melamine • 555mm(W) x 185mm(H) x 375mm(D)

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Plascon Wallseal

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symbol of unity and hope now stands in Century City - the new Rotary Peace Garden, officially unveiled on 27 April at the Long March to Freedom Bronze Statue Park. This vibrant garden, created with the generous support of Rotary clubs across the Western Cape and corporate partners, stands as a living legacy of Rotary’s ongoing commitment to peacebuilding in Africa.

The inauguration of the Peace Garden was a highlight of the Second Rotary Intercountry Committee (ICC) Africa Peace Forum, hosted in Cape Town from 25 to 27 April.

The forum brought together dignitaries, Rotarians, diplomats, and changemakers from across the globe in a shared mission to "plant peace together".

Opened under the leadership of acting premier Jaco Londt, the three-day event was marked by compelling conversations, powerful presentations, and

THE ROTARY PEACE GARDEN IS A SANCTUARY FOR REFLECTION, UNITY AND HOPE. meaningful exchanges focused on grassroots diplomacy and international cooperation.

UNVEILING The unveiling of the Peace Garden—accompanied by the installation of a Peace Pole— offered a poignant conclusion to the forum, grounding the event’s ideals in a lasting, physical space dedicated to peace.

Nestled among the icons of South Africa’s journey to freedom, the garden now serves as a place of reflection, unity, and continued dialogue for generations to come.

According to some attendees, like past Rotary Foundation chair Helene Visser, it was “the cherry on the cake”.

The Rotary D9350 Peace Garden and Peace Pole mark a new tourist attraction and a reminder of peace ever-growing.

Rooted in indigenous wild olive and coral flame trees and

The forum brought together dignitaries, Rotarians, diplomats, and changemakers from across the globe.

framed by the iconic procession of 101 bronze figures celebrating South Africa’s heroes, the Peace Garden is said to be a sanctuary for reflection. There are also two benches for visitors to sit, reflect and breathe.

“Peace must be planted in homes, classrooms, cultivated in villages and urban neighbourhoods, defended in political forums, and nurtured in the daily decisions we make as leaders and citizens,” said former President of Mozambique and vice-chair of the Peace Parks Foundation, Joaqium Chissano.

“Peace is a common good, but also a shared responsibility. It cannot be imposed from above.

It must be built side by side, respecting cultural diversities,

promoting intergenerational dialogue, and responding to the real aspirations of our people.”

UNITY The Rotary Peace Garden is sanctuary for reflection, unity, and hope. At its heart stands the Peace Pole, engraved with the timeless message, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, and Khoi — representing our region’s cultural diversity and shared hopes.

This space was created not just as a tribute, but as an invitation: to pause and reflect; to connect beyond our differences and to choose peace in our thoughts, words, and actions.

"Rotary is a global network of over 1,2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who are committed to creating lasting, positive change — in our communities,

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across the globe, and within ourselves. Founded more than 110 years ago by Paul Harris and friends in Chicago, Rotary now spans over 45 000 clubs across more than 200 countries and regions. In District 9350, we cover the Western Cape (west of Plettenberg Bay), Northern Cape, Namibia, and Angola.

"While Rotary’s work spans many areas — from education and clean water to health and economic development — one of our most urgent priorities is peacebuilding.

“In a time of deep global division, rising conflict, and social unrest, spaces like this Peace Garden are more essential than ever. They remind us of our shared humanity and the universal desire for peace."

Visit the Peace Garden at Long March to Freedom, its entrance situated opposite Canal Walk Entrance 3.

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The unveiling of the Peace Garden was accompanied by the installation of a Peace Pole.

Funds needed for Xmas lunch Outreach Living Hope, a nonprofit 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, " says Ellridge van Rath of the organisation.

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.

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Youth Day Career Expo held The Parow Community Policing Forum will be hosting a Youth Day Career Expo on Monday 16 June (Youth Day) from 09:00 until 15:00 at the Parow Mall. The event takes place in the parking area facing Voortrekker Road. The participants will include the police, EMS, fire and rescue services, law enforcement, Community in Blue, neighbourhood watches and City of Cape Town and its disaster risk management.

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The Poppie initiative: Giving a face JO FOURIE

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n a small but powerful way, the face of a handmade doll is changing the lives of children in some of Cape Town’s most vulnerable communities.

It’s not just a toy. It’s a symbol.

It’s a story. It’s a call to action.

Launched in 2013 by Badisa Trio, a child protection programme within the Badisa network, the Poppie Initiative has grown into a beacon of compassion, advocacy, and awareness. At the heart of this campaign lies the humble Poppie — a lovingly handcrafted doll that represents a real child receiving care and support through Badisa’s social services.

According to Elvonicia September, Early Intervention Social Worker at Badisa Elsies River, the Poppie is more than just a doll. “Each Poppie is a poignant reminder that behind every faceless statistic is a child who has faced trauma, neglect, or abuse — and who needs the unwavering support of a community.”

BRIDGING AWARENESS AND ACTION The Poppie Initiative was born from a desire to bridge the gap between the often invisible

world of child protection and the public’s understanding of its urgency. These symbolic dolls have become ambassadors, quietly speaking volumes in classrooms, church halls, clinics, and corner shops about the importance of protecting and nurturing our children.

The initiative shines particularly brightly during National Child Protection Week, but its impact is far from seasonal. Throughout the year, staff and volunteers at Badisa Trio engage in awareness campaigns, Poppie merchandise sales, sponsorship drives, and information sharing activities.

In stores across Elsies River, Valhalla Park, Ruyterwacht, and beyond, staff engaged with the public, offering Poppie dolls, key rings, fridge magnets, and wristbands. Through storytelling and symbolic merchandise, they encouraged community members to emotionally connect with the cause. Customers were also invited to adopt a Poppie for R120 — receiving an adoption certificate, naming their Poppie, and committing to financially support a child in need.

“These Poppies are not toys,” says September. “They are symbols of a child who exists.

When you adopt a Poppie, you help carry a child’s story forward.”

children daily, initiatives like the Poppie Project are lifelines.

“Our children are growing up with trauma as a normal part of life,” says September. “Many of them live in fear, surrounded by violence, in households where unemployment, substance abuse, and hopelessness dominate. The Poppie Initiative helps us step in — not just with counselling or food parcels, but with long-term advocacy and the mobilisation of community support.”

A RIPPLE EFFECT OF COMPASSION The impact of the initiative has been widespread. Children and families in local communities have not only received material support but emotional validation — the assurance that their stories matter and their pain is seen.

Through school visits, church talks, and clinic engagements, the initiative educates children and adults about children's rights, the signs of abuse, and available support systems. These engagements are more than outreach — they are life-saving.

In communities like Ruyterwacht and Valhalla Park, where poverty, gang violence, substance abuse, and poor housing conditions converge to threaten the well-being of

YEAR-ROUND COMMITMENT While the campaign draws attention during Child Protection Week, its work continues all year. The need doesn’t stop.

Neither does Badisa.

Local residents and businesses are encouraged to remain involved beyond the symbolic week — by adopting Poppies, buying merchandise, donating to the cause, or simply becoming ambassadors of awareness within their own circles.

“Every child deserves to be safe.

Every child deserves to be seen.

The Poppie Initiative helps us remind the world of that, one doll at a time,” says September.

In a world where the cries of vulnerable children are too often drowned out by noise, the soft

“Each Poppie is a poignant reminder that behind every faceless statistic is a child who has faced trauma, neglect, or abuse ...

- Elvonicia September

Buy a Poppie for R120, receive an adoption certificate, name your Poppie, and commit to financially supporting a child in need.

image of a stitched smile and button eyes is making sure their voices are finally heard.

"Monetary contributions, food, baby items and clothing are also welcome," says September. .Follow or reach out to them via their social media page Badisa Skiereiland Maatskaplike Dienste on social media to check out fundraising and awareness events in aid of providing social services to children and families in need. They can also be reached telephonically at 021 932 6721.

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

"Divorce 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

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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 and guilt," she said.

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"Therapeutic support and responsive schools further aid recovery. Divorce is not just the end of a marriage, it requires forming a new parenting alliance - a co-parenting relationship that supports the child during the childhood years.

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

"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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Vermaak // Entertainment

TYGERBURGER De Grendel Woensdag, 11 Junie 2025

‘Bluey’ is coming to town

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

Join Early B for a night of music, rhythm, and pure entertainment on Tuesday 24 June as part of the very first Kultura Festival .

Rap and Rock royalty at fest

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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.

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

CATCH 'COUSIN' BARRY AT KULTURA

MUSIC LOCALS SET TO TAKE STAGE AT THE FIRST KULTURA FESTIVAL 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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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

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Beloved comedian Barry Hilton is bringing his signature humour to Durbanville for a night of laughter and entertainment at the Kultura Arts Festival at Curro Durbanville High School on Saturday 21 June at 19:00. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or you’ve never been to a comedy show, Hilton will welcome you like family: “My cousins!” Known for his unique brand of clean, family-friendly comedy, Hilton has been a staple in the South African entertainment industry for decades. His relatable humour and charismatic stage presence have earned him accolades both locally and internationally. Tickets are R220 and available at Quicket.

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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 largerthan-life puppets are commanded by talented puppeteers, who bring Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad to life on stage.

The show has performed to a global audience including sell out seasons across Australia, USA and the UK. "The response has been extraordinary. We are so excited to now bring Bluey’s Big Play to South African audiences,” says producer Andrew Kay. 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 AACTA Best Children’s Programme award to add to

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an International Emmy and numerous awards for craft and production around the world.

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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 (Babies in arms/infants under 12 months: R100). A limited number of "Meet & Greet Packages" are available.

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

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‘Kamphoer’ by Kultura-Fees Die veelbekroonde produksie Kamphoer met Sandra Prinsloo is op Vrydag 20 Junie om 19:00 te sien by die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville se splinternuwe Kultura-fees.

Die stuk is gegrond op Francois Smith se topverkoper-debuutroman en die nie-fiksie-publikasie The Boer Whore deur Nico Moolman.

Prinsloo vertolk die uitdagende rol van Susan Nell, wat tydens die Anglo-Boereoorlog (1899–1902) in ‘n konsentrasiekamp deur twee Britse offisiere en ’n joiner wreedaardig verkrag en vir dood gelaat word.

Sy oorleef die gruweldaad.

Tydens die Eerste Wêreldoorlog reis sy na ‘n psigiatriese hospitaal in Engeland, waar haar pad kruis met een van haar verkragters, waar hy as pasiënt aan bomskok ly.

Met dié herontmoeting word Susan opnuut met die pyn van haar verlede gekonfronteer.

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.

La Ronde runs at The Baxter from 20 to 28 June at 20:00 (Saturday also at 15:00). A provocative play written in 1897 that explores themes of love, desire, and societal hypocrisy. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.

Marc Eugene Lottering is op Saterdag 21 Junie om 13:00 by die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville-teater. Geen kinders.

Kaartjies kos R220 by Quicket.

Zaan Sonnekus tree op Saterdag 21 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220.

Bespreek by heroesbrackenfell.net.

Phoenix Rising along with JP Legend will be performing at the Parow Golf Club on Sunday 22 June from 14:00.

Entry costs R60. Food and drink available. Call 061 490 1694 to book.

Simfonie en Lied – ’n Middag met die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese Jeugorkes en Zanne Stapelberg is op Sondag 22 Junie om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville se teater. Kaartjies kos R350 by Quicket.

Die Tygerberg-kinderkoor Galakonsert is in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch op Sondag 22 Junie om 16:00.

Kaartjies kos van R150 tot R170 by Webtickets.

Early B en DJ Justin Vega is op Dinsdag 24 Junie om 19:00 by die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville se Kultura-fees. Geen kinders onder 13. Kaartjies kos R150 by Quicket.

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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.

Sandra Prinsloo vertolk die uitdagende rol van Susan Nell in Kamphoer. FOTO: VAL ADAMSON

Dié kragtige drama het talle toekennings ingeryg, onder meer ‘n kykNET Fiësta-toekenning en Naledi-prys vir beste spel in solovertoning.

Kaartjies kos R220 by Quicket.

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Liefde by die dam is terug Die gewilde "Liefde by die Dam"-fees is op Saterdag 1 November terug op die Meerendal-wynlandgoed met top- Afrikaanse pop- en alternatiewe kunstenaars op 'n groot verhoog met wêreldklasontwerp, -klank en -animasie. Verwag 'n skouspelagtige produksie met heerlike verrassings.

Pierre Greeff, hooforganiseerder van Die Heuwels Fantasties, sê 15 000 kaartjies is binne minute uitverkoop vir die fees in Johannesburg. "Ons is dankbaar Jozi! Kaapstad en Windhoek, kry jul kaartjies so gou as moontlik om teleurstelling te vermy.

Ons kan nie wag om saam te kuier nie.”

Die komediant Schalk Bezuidenhout is vanjaar die seremoniemeester in Johannesburg en Kaapstad. Hy sê: “ 'Liefde by die Dam' is eie in sy soort.

Dis 'n platter van ons land se beste musiek, ongeag of dit pop of rock is.

Jy kry nie sommer by enige fees vir

Francois van Coke en Robbie Wessels op dieselfde verhoog nie. Dis 'n lekker diverse program. En mense, daar is eendjies en biertjies met vissies op.”

Van die bekendes wat by Liefde by die Dam, Meerendal optree sluit in: Die Heuwels Fantasties, Francois van Coke, Die Piesangskille, Barto, Riaan Benadé, Dozi, Wilma van Heerden, Henru & Schwabie, Ons, Loufi, Kurt Darren, Appel, Karlien van Jaarsveld en MC Schalk Bezuidenhout.

Kaartjies kos R395. VIP-kaartjies kos R2 999 vir vinnige ingang, toegang tot die VIP-gebied met sitplekke, kroeg en toilette. (Geen kinders.)

Kaartjies vir kinders vier tot 12 jaar kos R200.

Gratis toegang vir kinders jonger as vier.

Kaartjies is nou beskikbaar

by Ticketmaster of www. liefdebydiedam.co.za.

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Die gewilde Liefde by die Dam-fees vind op Saterdag 1 November by Meerendal plaas.

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From Blouberg to the Bay: One man’s KAILIN DANIELS

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louberg’s Bowtie Property Guy is leading by example in coastal conservation and proving that selling homes and saving the environment are not mutually exclusive.

Jason De Freitas, fondly known as The Bowtie Property Guy, has become a familiar face in the community—not just for his real estate acumen, but also for his passionate environmental advocacy.

De Freitas is more than just an agent of property—he’s an agent of change. With deep roots in the Blouberg community, he has made it his mission to uplift the area not only through development, but through action, awareness, and a sincere love for the coastline he calls home.

“I’m a proud ambassador of this vibrant coastal community,” he says. “Telling the story of Blouberg goes beyond bricks and mortar—it’s about protecting the beauty and sustainability of this place we love.”

FROM CLEAN-UPS TO CHANGEMAKING What began as small family-led beach clean-ups has grown into a wider environmental campaign known as Bash the Trash, which De Freitas now leads with energy and purpose. The initiative, grounded in community action, promotes sustainability, zerowaste living, and local pride.

“I started organising clean-ups with my family, neighbours, and local businesses,” he explains.

“That energy caught on, and soon we were collaborating with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Changemakers, the Beach Boulevard Business Precinct, and other local heroes.”

Thanks to his efforts, De Freitas has proudly taken up the role of eco advocate for Changemakers, a platform that empowers individuals and groups to drive environmental change.

up. “Environmental action doesn’t require perfection; it requires participation,” he says.

“Whether you join a clean-up, skip single-use plastics, or teach your children to respect nature, it all counts. Together, we can

make a positive impact.”

As the Bowtie Property Guy continues to inspire and uplift Blouberg through both his profession and his passion, he’s proving that real change happens when we tie our values to action—and lead with heart.

A PERSONAL COMMITMENT De Freitas’s passion for the planet is more than just professional—it’s deeply personal.

As someone who walks the beachfront daily, he has seen firsthand the impact pollution has on Blouberg’s natural beauty.

“Protecting our environment is a shared responsibility,” he says. “It begins at home, in how we live, how we consume, and how we respect the environment around us.”

This commitment was on full display during the recent World Ocean Day, when De Freitas and his husband celebrated by cleaning one of their favourite local spots, Kelp Bay. “We spent the afternoon picking up litter,” he shares. “It was a small act, but every piece picked up is one less threat to marine life—and one more step toward a cleaner coast.”

IT’S NOT ABOUT PERFECTION, IT’S ABOUT PARTICIPATION For De Freitas, environmentalism isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing

Jason De Freitas at Kelp Bay on World Ocean Day.

“Telling the story of Blouberg goes beyond bricks and mortar ...

- Jason De Freitas

12 TYGERBURGER De Grendel Woensdag, 11 Junie 2025

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 De Grendel

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FROM HEALING TO LEARNING The Community Intervention Centre (CIC) in Table View recently celebrated its newest volunteers who successfully completed the centre’s Personal Growth and Trauma Support training courses. “We can’t wait for them to join our dedicated team, bringing fresh energy and skills to serve our communities,” said Daphne O’Reilly, CIC manager. “Their commitment will undoubtedly enhance our ability to offer hope, support and empowerment to individuals in crisis.”

Anyone who needs help or knows of someone who is a victim of gender-based violence or other trauma may contact the CIC’s 24-hour helpline on 082 821 3447. From left here are: Noluthando Meyi, Mar-Li van der Merwe, Amy Jenkins, Ronel O’Reilly (CIC training facilitator), Emma Stone, Karin Smit and Shaylee Bekker.

Give hope on Blood Donor Day D

uring June, the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) celebrates National Blood Donor Month and globally World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on Saturday 14 June.

The month is celebrated under the theme “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives”, that highlights the profound impact blood donors have on those in need.

"It shines a light on the collective strength of community and the spirit of unity that comes from the simple, yet powerful act of donating blood," says WCBS spokesperson Marike Carli.

Blood transfusions provide life-saving support to patients in need daily. It is vital for surgeries, accident victims, cancer patients, women experiencing bleeding related to pregnancy and childbirth, and other lifelong treatments for immune deficiency disorders, sickle-cell disease, thalassemia, and haemophilia.

Blood cannot be manufactured, the WCBS relies on voluntary, nonremunerated blood donors to give selflessly to save lives. Donation takes only 30 minutes of your time and can be done every 56 days. Donating blood is a safe process, and your body quickly replenishes the donated blood volume.

WINTER “As winter tightens its grip, maintaining our five-days blood supply becomes challenging. Colds, flu, and the need of staying indoors impact donor turnout.

Currently, we are experiencing a critical shortage in O negative blood as we only have a three-day supply left. We urge our community to come together in solidarity and save lives through blood donation,” Carli says.

To donate you should be between 16 and 75 years old, weigh 50kg or more, be in good health, and lead a safe lifestyle.

“Let’s celebrate not only World Blood Donor Day on the 14th but the entire month. Thank you to each and every blood donor who selflessly gives to save others.

We salute you, our local heroes,” Carli says.

Visit: www.wcbs.org.za, download the WCBS App, or send a WhatsApp message to 060 549 7244 to find your closest blood donation clinic.

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FROM BEAUFORT WEST TO NAMIBIA: TEAMS UNITE FOR BAYVIEW CUP

Bayview Youth Cup kicks off AVRIL FILLIES

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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

A TOTAL OF 64 TEAMS FROM ALL OVER THE WESTERN CAPE WILL PARTICIPATE, INCLUDING DEFENDING CHAMPIONS UBUNTU last year. "Games will kick off at 09:00 at Strandfontein Sports Field and 336 games per week will be played. 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 Sunday16 August. For six days teams will battle it out for the honours to be crowned the Bayview Youth Cup Champions.

Duncan Crowie a, retired striker and former Bafana Bafana player, will be at the launch.

Crowie played for Lightbody Santos in the Federation

Professional League before soccer in SA was united to form the current Premier Soccer League.

He was the top scorer in the 1989 Federation Professional League season with 19 goals and helped Santos to finish second in the league. He started his senior soccer career at Glendene United and played for the team from 1982

to 1986 and joined Santos in 1987 until 2000. "The entry fee per club is R2 500 and the entry fee at the gate for players the day of the tournament is R5 for players and children u-18, adults pay R10 and you also pay R10 for your car.

Entry fees were R6 000 for the six days with a stall in the Athlone Stadium for free," he says.

TygerBurger and its sister publications PeoplesPost, and City Vision are the media partners of the Youth Cup.

Villager continues to wrestle AVRIL FILLIES Villager is still on a winning streak in Super League A after beating Hamiltons by 28-24 at Brookside. Hamiltons, last year's winner of Super League A, came back from a bye and have to play catch-up rugby to fulfill their rugby commitments for the season.

They still have outstanding matches to play.

UniMil was the team who had the highest score for the weekend by keeping the scoreboard rolling when they only allowed Kuils River a converted try and gave them a rugby lesson by beating them by 64-7.

In another match, False Bay

was too good for Brackenfell and the latter lost by 28-16, their second loss in as many week.

At Florida Park in Ravensmead Tygerberg beat Maties by 23-14 and Tygerberg made up for their lost last week against Helderberg.

This coming Saturday all roads lead to Bergzicht in Stellenbosch for the derby between Maties and Van der Stel-Evergreens. Maties played against the former Van der Stel about 20 years ago when both played in the Grand Challenge Cup of Western Province. Van der Stel disappeared from the rugby scene after 2003 and only resurfaced when the club merged with Evergreens from

Vlottenburg in 2017 to form Van der Stel-Evergreens.

FIXTURES, SATURDAY 14 JUNE Super League A: Kuils River v Brackenfell Hamiltons v Helderberg St. Georges v Durbell Van der Stel-Evergreens v Maties False Bay v SK-Walmers UniMil v UWC

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Thoubaan Gabriels of Villager Rugby Football Club disappears in the mud as he is turned in a tackle by team-mate Wynand Maclachlan during a clash against Hamiltons on Saturday 7 June.

The slippery underfoot conditions made attacking rugby difficult on the day.

Villager won 28-24. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

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