Another major sewer line collapse in Montague Gardens has sparked renewed concerns over ageing infrastructure, traffic disruptions, and environmental risks in the
area Last week a 900mm bulk sewer pipe beneath a section of Montague Drive gave way, prompting an immediate emergency response from the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate.
This marks the 13th sewer collapse in the area following
12 similar incidents in 2023 and 2024, which were previously reported by TygerBurger The ongoing failures are widely attributed to severe corrosion from sulphuric acid and the age of the infrastructure “City teams were deployed within minutes to cordon off the affected area, implement traffic safety measures, and begin assessing the extent of the damage,” said Zahid Badroodien, the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation
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ixed, another collapse ing my business ” any warning when these dded Janine Cloete, We need permanent t emergency patches ” a, a daily commuter, ntague Drive now raffic and rerouting are ope the City can stick to time ”
PERPROBLEM ge sinkhole opened up at f Montague Drive and due to a sewer collapse A d report later confirmed peline was compromised and required urgent apse adds pressure elerate the full f the bulk sewer upgrade, completion in 2026 Until robust monitoring and nse plans are in place to scalation nd environmental n our top priorities,” ed ged road users to avoid where possible and to dates on detours and rint, there was still no the sewer collapse in had been fully repaired
Man arrested in MonteVista for illegal marine life trade
Police in the Western Cape are working hard to protect the environment and stop the illegal trade of marine life
On Thursday 10 July, members of the Maitland Flying Squad and Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) carried a compliance inspection out at a business in Monte Vista
During the search officers found a range of marine animals, including frogs, crabs, fish and lobster tails with an estimated street value of R100 000
A 46 -year-old suspect was arrested on the premises and was being held at the Goodwood Police Station He faced charges of selling and illegally being in possession of prohibited marine species
The suspect was due to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court once he was charged
Man charged for race threats
A 56-year-old man, Cameron Baya, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates' Court last week on charges relating to inciting racial violence on social media
He was arrested by the Hawks' Bellvillebased crimes against the state unit on Tuesday for contraventions of the Riotous Assemblies Act, as well as the Cybercrimes Act, after allegedly making
WCroadsclaim23 livesinsevendays
The Western Cape Government is deeply alarmed by the recent spike in pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests
From 30 June to 6 July, a tragic 23 people lost their lives in 23 separate crashes on Western Cape roads
These include:
. 15 pedestrians; . four drivers; . three passengers and . one motorcyclist
"These figures serve as a sobering reminder that reckless behaviour on our roads continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for our most vulnerable road users The loss of lives on our roads is avoidable and requires collective action Too many innocent lives are impacted and altered by the poor judgment and decisions of road users,” said provincial minister of mobility, Isaac Sileku
“Most alarming is the 57 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a week marked by heavy rain across the province Driving while under the influence, no matter how small the amount, will not be tolerated Drivers are urged to prioritise safety at all times,” added Sileku
WINTERSEASON
The winter season brings added
challenges for all road users
Shorter days, poor visibility, wet roads, and adverse weather conditions increase the risk of incidents, especially for pedestrians
Driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of road crashes and fatalities If you plan to drink:
. Arrange for a sober driver, taxi, or e-hailing service
. Never let a friend drive under the influence
. Be part of the solution, report reckless drivers when it is safe to do so
Pedestrians are urged to take personal responsibility when heading out:
. Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in poor light conditions
. Cross only at designated crossings or intersections where drivers expect to see pedestrians
. Avoid distractions such as cellphones and headphones when walking near or across roads
. Do not walk under the influence of alcohol
. Stay alert, always assume drivers cannot see you
To improve safety and visibility on our roads, the Western Cape’s Provincial Traffic Services conducted 213 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the province during the past week
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Over 27 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, resulting in just over 4 000 fines issued for various traffic violations
A total of 78 arrests were made for the following offences:
. 57 driving under the influence of alcohol;
. four reckless and negligent driving; . one speed-related arrest; . three overloaded goods vehicles; . 11 possession of fraudulent documentation and . two failure to furnish information
BERESPONSIBLE
The Western Cape Government continues to urge all road users to act responsibly, especially during adverse weather conditions
“Pedestrians remain our most vulnerable road users, and the numbers recorded this weekend are a stark reminder We all have a role to play in protecting lives on our roads, let’s drive, walk, and act with care,” concluded Sileku
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of people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during the first week of July
Bravingstormsto rescuemanychicks
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In the aftermath of severe winter storms battering the Western Cape coastline the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds’ (Sanccob) dedicated seabird rangers have again stepped-up to rescue vulnerable seabird chicks from flooded nests and harsh weather conditions.
More than 30 storm-battered seabird chicks, among them critically endangered African Penguins and endangered Bank Cormorants, are now safe and recovering in the nursery at Sanccob Table View
“Our rangers know every corner of their colonies,” said Romy Klusener, Conservation Impact Manager at Sanccob “They dig drainage lines, pile brush around nest sites and monitor incoming storms, so we avoid disturbing nests unless it’s absolutely necessary Recent severe swells necessitated intervention ”
HOWTHECRISISUNFOLDED
Between 21 May and 26 June back-toback cold fronts lashed the colonies at Stony Point and Simon’s Town Waves surged over shoreline ledges, sweeping three species of cormorant chicks –Crowned, White-breasted and Bank –clean from their nests At the same time torrential rain flooded dozens of African Penguin burrows, leaving chicks soaked, chilled and at risk of drowning
Rangers first stabilised the most fragile on site under heat lamps before
MORE THAN 30 SEABIRD CHICKS ARE NOW RECOVERING
transferring those in poor body condition to Sanccob’s clinic Two penguin chicks perked-up enough to be returned to their nests when the weather calmed and their parents came back The rest were deemed too compromised to stay in the colony
ATALLYOFTINYSURVIVORS
In Stony Point:
. Four Bank Cormorant chicks (endangered);
. Three White-breasted Cormorant chicks;
. Three Crowned Cormorant chicks;
. Nine African Penguin chicks (critically endangered);
. Two additional African Penguin chicks rescued and successfully reunited with parents
Simon’s Town:
. 11 African Penguin chicks;
. 10 African Penguin eggs (now under careful surveillance)
Inside Sanccob’s upgraded nursery the chicks receive four feeds a day of specially-formulated fish smoothies and whole fish Each is weighed daily and staff run health checks to catch any signs of infection or dehydration early
“The goal is always to release them back to the wild once they hit the right weight, waterproofing and fitness,” Klusener said As the rescued chicks gain strength the hope is that once their downy coats are replaced by waterproof feathers, these tiny survivors will return to their rocky colonies, showing the magical effects of timely action and expert care on South Africa’s imperiled seabirds
. Visit www.sanccob.co.za to make a donation or learn more about supporting Sanccob’s lifesaving work.
Lions elect new committee
The De Grendel Lions Club, based in Edgemead, recently elected a new committee that will serve for the next year
The outgoing president, Glenda Hon, was re-elected for the upcoming year, vicepresident will be Jacques Mostert, with Yolanda Hubbard performing duties as secretary
The new treasurer is Ronell Fourie, who takes over from Martin Thelander The latter decided that as a very experienced treasurer of the club he would like to step back and share his knowledge and expertise with younger people serving in this role, Mostert said Hon expressed her gratitude to her board of directors and every member of
De Grendel Lions Club for their amazing support over the 2024-'25 year She had a special word of thanks to Thelander, a multiple-award winner for his service as treasurer, for his extended service and selflessness in mentoring new treasurers Hon also thanked the local community and all other contributors for their support over the past year
The Lions Club was able to run programmes benefiting the local community and other areas where assistance was needed
She also invited interested community members interested in making a change in their community to join the Lions Club
The official presidential induction was held on Saturday 12 July
Lions connect across borders
De Grendel Lions Club, based in Edgemead, said it was fortunate and very blessed to receive a fellow Lion from the Lions Club of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Mzizima, who popped in for a visit while in Cape Town
Past president Bhavin Sonigra said he was on a short visit to the city and, as Lions do, wanted to visit clubs in Cape Town to meet and engage with members
The opportunity arose and he was able to visit De Grendel Lions Club on Sunday 6 July at the Edgemead Market at the Edgemead Community Hall, where club members were hosting a fundraising event, according to vice-president Jacques Mostert The members were very happy to meet him Sonigra mentioned that he really enjoyed the visit, especially the camaraderie and friendliness of the club members
The newly elected committee of the De Grendel Lions for 2025 to 2026 seated in front with the rest of the members of the club
Lion Club president-elect,Glenda Hon,presenting past Lions president Bhavin Sonigra with a De Grendel Lions Club bannerette.
Rescued seabird chicks warm up under heat lamps at Sanccob Table View,receiving vital care following flooding and harsh weather at their coastal colonies.
Over 30 vulnerable seabird chicks are now safe and recovering at Sanccob Table View’s nursery after severe winter storms.
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The great irony that haunts our 30-year old democracy is the fact that our bleeding economy keeps spilling over despite how many times our president shuffles his cabinet or launches projects that promise to solve load shedding, corruption and create more jobs
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BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
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Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
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vanaf die heuwel op die Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met Tafelberg in die agtergrond FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
Redwinesoiree inDurbanville
This year the first-ever limited-release pinotage by the producer members of Durbanville Wine Valley will be launched at its much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase on Friday 8 August
The event is being presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate on Adderley Road outside Durbanville
The Taste of Terroir Soirée traditionally features a range of wines across several vintages and styles Award-winning farms to be represented at the event are Nitida, Meerendal, Maastricht, Mellish Family Vineyards, Klein Roosboom, Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville Hills, D’Aria, De Grendel and Diemersdal
While the region’s cool climate is most often cast as the foundation for its champion sauvignon blanc wines, the truth is that this same climate also proves ideal for the optimal development of all wine grapes, says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers
ACHIEVEMENTS
This is underscored by a string of recent awards for Durbanville reds - including Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023 winning the International Judges' Trophy; Diemersdal achieving 95 points for its Private Collection 2018 Bordeaux blend at this year’s Trophy Wine Show; and De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah and Groot Phesantekraal Syrah receiving 95 and 94 points respectively in Winemag’s 2025 Shiraz Report, she says Most recently, Durbanville excelled at
8AUG
The Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase takes place from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville
the Decanter Wine Show too Gold medals were awarded to the De Grendel Wines Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay, as well as Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Promenade Pinotage and The Tangram (White)
The Taste of Terroir Soirée will present guests with the first opportunity to taste Durbanville Wine Valley’s first-ever limited-release pinotage, created as a collaboration of the winevalley’s producer members The wine is conceived to shine a light on three significant milestones: Durbanville’s bicentennial anniversary; 100 years since the establishment of pinotage, a South African creation; and, the centenary of Afrikaans as an official language Tickets at R300 per person includes tastings poured by winemakers of the valley, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture Guests have the option of following the event with dinner at local restaurants, among which The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal, Wilde Vy Bistro at Hooggelegen Farm and Meerendal’s Bossa or La Romantica . Tickets are available via Quicket at https:// qkt.io/raDXb5
Brandweer besoek bib
Beamptes van die Stad Kaapstad se brandweerdiens het onlangs die Parowbiblioteek besoek waar hulle vir kinders demonstrasies gelewer het
Die besoek was op Woensdag 9 Julie
Die biblioteek sê brandweerbeamptes het aan die kinders verduidelik wat presies hulle moet doen in 'n brand
"Die kinders het die geleentheid gehad om 'n brandweerwa en al die toerusting van nader te besigtig Hulle het ook aan praktiese aktiwiteite deelgeneem wat vir hope pret gesorg het," sê ‘n woordvoerder van die biblioteek
Die biblioteek het sy dank uitgespreek vir die besoek deur die brandweerdiens
Youth urged to help this Mandela Day
As school holidays wind down, Ladles of Love is issuing a heartfelt call to South Africa’s youth: “Log off your games and social feeds, and show up to help your country”
This Mandela Day, young people are invited to step into Nelson Mandela’s powerful legacy by volunteering their time to help small children in need.
Ladles of Love is offering a school holiday community service special – a full-day (eight-hour) ticket for R500 or (half-day) for R300 and this comes with a personalised official document for community service records.
MANDELADAYVOLUNTEERGUIDE
Select time slot: 1 = 09:00–11:00 | 2 = 11:00–13:00 | 3 = 13:00–15:00 | 4 = 15:00–17:00; and choose an
activitation station zone:
. Make – sandwiches, boxes and buckets of love
. Create – educational poster and colouring-in books
. Scholars: R500 for eight hours of community service or R300 for four hours community service
Bookings for four or two activations are via our Community Service Desk via email: info@ladlesoflove org.za General Volunteers: R250
To book for individuals, visit www ladlesoflove org. za or email tickets@ladlesoflove org.za for large groups.
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