TygerBurger | De Grendel | E-edition | 23 September 2026

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ACCIDENT BRINGS RENEWED ATTENTION TO CIRCUIT

Racing driver Marcel Angel dies after crash KAILIN DANIELS KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

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otorsport is mourning the death of racing driver Marcel Angel (62) after his car crashed through a wall at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town during the Extreme Festival on Saturday 19 September. Angel, the owner of Cape Townbased Autohaus Angel, reportedly crashed his Ferrari at the end of the back straight, going through a wall near the entrance to the landfill site. The crash happened during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop. He died in the incident. MEDICAL TEAMS RUSHED TO SCENE Killarney International Raceway said medical personnel and officials were immediately on the scene following the crash, but Angel tragically succumbed to his injuries. “The Killarney family are deeply saddened by the passing of experienced Supercar racer Marcel Angel during the Extreme Festival event at Killarney International Raceway on 19 September 2026,” the raceway said. The remainder of the Extreme

MOTORSPORT MOURNS CELEBRATED DRIVER AFTER KILLARNEY CRASH Festival event was cancelled out of respect for Angel’s family. Killarney extended its condolences to Angel’s wife, Mica, as well as his family and friends. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Marcel’s wife Mica, his family and friends during this difficult time,” the raceway said. “May he rest in peace.” The fatal crash occurred as the Extreme Festival’s national roster returned to Killarney for its final coastal event of 2026. According to an eyewitness, one of the security guards at the landfill was also injured during the crash. Angel was a familiar name in local motorsport and had competed at Killarney in the Pirelli V8 Masters, as well as behind the wheel of an Autohaus Angel Ferrari. Motorsport South Africa records show him competing at Killarney in previous events. SECOND CRASH AT SAME WALL The fatal crash has also brought

renewed attention to the section of the Killarney circuit after another driver reportedly crashed through the same wall several months ago during a different racing event. The driver’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the earlier crash are not known to TygerBurger at this stage. WOLK TRAGEDY ADDS TO SOMBRE WEEKEND The Killarney racing community is also mourning the death of another driver, Robert Wolk, who was due to compete at the Killarney event over the weekend. Wolk, 41, was fatally shot in Kempton Park on Wednesday 16 September while preparing to travel to Cape Town for the race weekend. Gauteng police confirmed three suspects were arrested in connection to Wolk’s murder. His death has sent shockwaves through South African motorsport. TO PAGE 2

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Officers injured . in street race KAILIN DANIELS

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wo City of Cape Town Traffic Services officers were injured and three City vehicles were damaged during an illegal street racing operation in Paarden Eiland on Thursday night, 17 September. According to the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, officers arrested two motorists shortly after 23:00 for reckless and negligent driving and participating in an illegal street race. However, the racing resumed around midnight, resulting in a third arrest. Smith said the third driver was arrested for allegedly participating in illegal street racing, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to stop and malicious damage to property after colliding with a traffic vehicle.

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CROWD TURNS HOSTILE The situation escalated when officers attempted to impound the vehicle. Two officers sustained injuries during the incident. Maitland police were called to assist, allowing officers to pursue the vehicle they had attempted to impound. The vehicle had subsequently been towed away from the scene. Police arrested the driver behind the wheel of the towed vehicle on charges including riotous behaviour, intimidation, threatening a peace officer, hindering and obstructing a peace officer and inciting violence. “When officers tried to take the vehicle, the crowd of spectators became hostile and damaged two more traffic vehicles – one vehicle had its side and rear windows smashed,” Smith said. All four suspects were detained at Maitland Police Station, while the three vehicles allegedly used in the illegal street

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FROM PAGE 1 Wolk’s career spanned almost three decades, beginning in karting before moving into single-seaters and touring cars. His achievements include South African Junior GP Kart Championship titles, multiple Formula Ford championships, the 2013 South African Formula Volkswagen Championship, the 2015 Formula 1600 Championship and consecutive SA GTC titles in 2021 and 2022. He also won the 2024 South African Touring Cars Championship and claimed his second Simola Hillclimb King of the Hill title in May this year. In June, he returned to South African Touring Cars with a victory at Aldo Scribante.

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THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER The Blue Downs Family Festival will host a Mitchell's Plain 50th anniversary festival on Heritage Day at Westridge Gardens from 10:00 to 23:00. The festival will include live entertainment, performances by local talent, food, family activities, and shopping. Organisers advise booking early, as prices will increase. Tickets are available at www.starstruckrecords.co.za A Heritage Market Day will be held at St John's Church, Eendrag Street, Bellville South from 09:00. Call 063 066 4774 for more information. Century City will bring the community together this Heritage Day with a Community Braai Day at Central Park from 11:00 to 15:00. Visitors can choose between bringing their own braai for R220 per site or hiring a braai, charcoal and blitz for R550 per site. The day will feature live entertainment, childrens' activities, lawn games, boat and tram rides around Century City, as well as refreshments from the Century City Clubhouse. Tickets are available via Quicket.

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Four people were arrested after an illegal street race in Cape Town escalated into violence, with traffic officers attacked and vehicles damaged.

races were impounded under the City’s traffic by-law. Marine Drive was eventually cleared at 01:45.Smith condemned the incident, saying there was no justification for breaking the law and attacking officials enforcing it. “I am deeply disturbed by the attack on our Traffic Services during an illegal street racing operation in Paarden Eiland last night,” he said. “The behaviour of those involved in this fracas is yet another example of the lawlessness that exists on our roads and in our society. There can be no justification for breaking the law and then attacking the very people who are employed to serve and protect by enforcing those laws.” The City is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of people who attacked its enforcement staff. Smith urged anyone with information to come forward. “I call on anyone with information to please come forward.” Anonymous tips can be submitted 24 hours a day on 0800 110 077.

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FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER The Friends of Durbanville Library will host their month-end book sale in the Library Hall on from 09:00 until 16:00 on Friday 25 September and on Saturday 26 September from 09:00 until noon. Lots of books, including childrens' books as well as puzzles at really good prices. Direct enquiries to 083 306 0594.

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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER A Second Hand Booksale will be taking place at the Edgemead Library extension on Saturday, 26 September from 09:00 to 12:00 hosted by the Friends of Edgemead Library. A large selection of donated adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction books as well as CDs, DVDs and magazines will be available for sale. Prices range from R5 upwards per item. Card payments are accepted for purchases of R50 and over. The Rotary Club of Tygerberg's annual open garden fundraiser will take place at 12 Plein Street in Durbanville on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. Visitors can enjoy a small market featuring locally made products, along with the traditional tea and scones. Tickets cost R60 per person and are available via Quicket or at the door. Children under 12 enter free. For more information, contact Willy Watson on 082 781 0782 or Caroline on 082 820 2237.

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SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Kuils River-based In Touch Athletic Club once again hosts the Voet of the Wine Route timed road race and fun run at Zevenwacht Mall. Online entries are closed but manual entries are available on Friday 25 September from 14:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 26 September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Zevenwacht Mall. No entries will be accepted on race day. Contact Briggett Smit on 082 856 3022 or Gavin Lucas on 073 906 6978 with enquiries. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 09:00 to 14:00. Bargains galore selling bric-a-brac, household and other goods, collectables, pre-loved clothing and much more.

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Crypto traders in court KAILIN DANIELS

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ne of two men described as “crypto traders” following their arrest in Parklands was back in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 16 September, as questions continue over a luxury Mercedes-Benz linked to the case. The suspect remains in custody after the matter was postponed for further representations, according to MP Nicholas Gotsell. “One of the crypto traders is back in court, but the matter was postponed for further representations while he remains in custody,” Gotsell said.“The other crypto knight, however, is out on bail.” The case follows a City of Cape Town operation in Parklands in which nine

The Mercedes-Benz GLE at the centre of questions following the arrest of two alleged “crypto traders” in Parklands.

PARKLANDS OPERATION The arrests followed a crime-fighting operation in Parklands involving the City’s Metro Police Department, Neighbourhood Safety Officers and other law-enforcement personnel. According to information previously provided by the City, nine people were arrested during the operation and two vehicles were impounded. The operation formed part of increased enforcement efforts in the area, amid concerns about drug-related crime and

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QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER LUXURY VEHICLES ALLEGEDLY LINKED TO THE CASE people were arrested and two vehicles were impounded. Gotsell has raised questions about one of the vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz GLE, which he says was allegedly registered as a white BMW. “I have submitted parliamentary questions to the Minister of Police to establish whose name the Mercedes is registered in and why that vehicle has still not been claimed,” he said. He is also questioning how the vehicle came to be in the possession of the men arrested. “We must establish why the owner allowed these young guys, with no fixed addresses or valid papers to be in the country, to drive the car … and how they paid to ‘rent’ it,” Gotsell said. The investigation into the Mercedes and its ownership is separate from the court proceedings against the accused, with questions about who owns the vehicle and how it was obtained still to be established.

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other criminal activity. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis previously raised concerns about people presenting themselves as “crypto” and “forex” traders while allegedly becoming involved in criminal activity. He also questioned the use of expensive vehicles by some of those targeted during enforcement operations. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has subsequently become a particular point of interest in the case, with questions now being raised about its registration and ownership. CRIME INTELLIGENCE QUESTIONED The arrests also prompted broader questions about intelligence-led policing and how criminal networks operating in the area are identified. Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith previously described the situation as pointing to what he called a “substantial failure of crime intelligence”. Smith has also referred to the possible use of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) in cases where assets or vehicles may be linked to criminal activity. The City has previously said it is working to strengthen its policing capabilities, including plans for a dedicated Metro Police Detectives Unit. The unit is intended to strengthen investigations and improve the ability of the City’s law-enforcement structures to follow up on cases and intelligence gathered during operations.

Metro Police Neigbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) deployed to Ward 1, which include Plattekloof, Panorama, Welgelegen, Sonnendal, Kleinbosch and Monte Vista, are set to increase their visibility and patrols in these areas. Cheryl Visser, ward councillor, announced that following ongoing engagement and recommendations from ward councillors regarding the deployment of NSOs, approval has been granted for revised working hours to increase visibility and coverage across the community. The alternate weekday shifts for the NSOs are from 06:00 to 14:30 the one week, and then from 09:30 to 18:00 the other. They will also work alternate Saturdays. Approved overtime has been allocated to support this deployment, said Visser. “This is an important step forward and reflects a commitment to strengthening safety initiatives in our ward. Increased visibility and proactive patrols will benefit our communities and help address concerns raised by residents. “However, effective law enforcement and neighbourhood safety also depend on community participation. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents, illegal activities, bylaw transgressions, and other concerns so that the relevant departments can respond appropriately,” said Visser. Call 021 480 7700 from a cell phone or 107 from a landline. Visser said every report helps identify challenges and direct resources.

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ommuters using Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) will face higher fares from Monday 28 September, after the company announced an average 4.5% increase on selected cash fares. The fare adjustment will mainly affect passengers paying cash for off-peak journeys, while most peak-period fares and Gold Card multi-journey products will remain unchanged.

TARGETED INCREASE According to GABS, the increase has been limited to selected fares in an effort to reduce the impact on commuters who rely on the bus service during peak travel periods. Off-peak cash fares, which apply to journeys between 08:00 and 16:00, will see increases, while most peak cash fares will remain at their current levels. Selected peak fares will, however, also be adjusted. GABS spokesperson Bronwen DykeBeyer said the company had opted for a targeted adjustment rather than increasing fares across the board. The company said it had absorbed a significant portion of the increases in its operating costs, but could no longer absorb all of the additional expenses without making adjustments to some fares. GOLD CARD FARES UNCHANGED Passengers who use Gold Card multijourney products will not be affected by the increase. GABS said these products continued to provide commuters with savings compared with paying cash for individual journeys, with discounts of up to 45% available on certain products.

ADJUSTMENT AFFECTS OFF-PEAK CASH FARES ONLY FOR NOW The reusable GABS Gold Card costs R40 as a once-off purchase. The Go Easy multi-journey products currently include five rides for R134, 10 rides for R248.50 and 48 rides for R1 093. The products can be used on almost all GABS routes, giving regular commuters an alternative to paying the increased cash fares. RISING COST OF RUNNING BUSES The fare increase comes as public transport operators continue to face higher operating costs, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, spare parts, tyres and labour. GABS said it had made efforts to contain these costs and protect commuters from increases for as long as possible. The company previously said in March that commuters would not face an immediate fare increase despite rising fuel costs, indicating that it was absorbing the additional expense at the time. The latest adjustment means commuters who continue paying cash, particularly those travelling outside peak periods, will now have to factor the higher fares into their daily transport costs. GABS has encouraged regular passengers to consider its multi-journey products as a way of reducing the cost of individual trips. NEW FARES AVAILABLE FROM WEDNESDAY Passengers wanting to know exactly how the increase will affect their particular

GABS commuters face a 4.5% average increase on selected cash fares from 28 September, while most peak fares and Gold Card products remain unchanged.

route will be able to obtain the new fare information from the GABS Transport Information Centre. The information will be available from Wednesday 23 September by calling 0800 65 64 63. The company said the targeted nature of the increase meant that not all commuters would experience a fare change, with Gold Card multi-journey users and most peakperiod cash passengers protected from the adjustment. COMMUTERS PETITION AGAINST MYCITI INCREASE TygerBurger previously reported that commuters, residents and the public launched a petition opposing the City of Cape Town’s decision to increase the MyCiTi monthly pass from R1 000 to R1 500 from 1 July.

The 50% increase prompted calls for the fare structure to be reviewed and for relief measures to be introduced for workers, learners and low-income commuters. Petitioners also called for greater transparency around the costs, subsidies and fuel-related increases used to determine fares, as well as public engagement with affected communities. The City, however, said the MyCiTi increase was necessary to keep the service financially sustainable, with Mayco member for urban mobility Rob Quintas saying the City had been absorbing rising fuel costs for months. He said the City was spending an additional R9.1 million a month on fuel and warned that failing to maintain the service's financial sustainability could result in routes being cut or services reduced.

Toy Run charity hard at work in run-up to festive season The organisers of the annual Cape Town Charity Toy Run are hard at work collecting toys for less-fortunate children, ahead of the 2026 festive season. Bobby McGee, vice-chair of the Toy Run Trust, said it was currently reaching out to schools across the Cape Peninsula to help them collect unwanted toys to fill toy bags. On Thursday last week Gene Louw Primary School in Durbanville was visited and the first batch of toys were donated to the charity. The Toy Run is an annual event carried out by the motorcycling community at the end of November. “We collect thousands of new

and pre-loved toys from members of the public at a gathering at Killarney International Raceway,” McGee said, “and there’s live music as well as various displays. The entry fee is bringing a toy, and people can enjoy festivities at 19 centres across South Africa, the sole aim being to hand them over to underprivileged children and charitable organisations in local communities, to bring joy to those in need during the Christmas season.” This year, he said, they intend to visit a number of primary schools to create awareness among learners about the work they do and encourage them to donate as many of their pre-loved

toys as possible. “We will also be presenting an annual floating trophy to the school that collects and donates the most toys!” The Toy Run Trust’s plan is to place cardboard collection boxes in classrooms and designated walkways where learners may deposit their pre-loved toys and other goods. It will collect these items at the end of November, sort them according to each charity’s specific needs, expressed on the wish list it provides, and distribute them in time for Christmas, according to McGee. Any school willing to participate can contact the Toy Run at mcgeeb@ triangeconsult.co.za

The Toy Run Charity collecting unwanted and preloved toys from the Gene Louw Primary School in Stellenberg on Thursday. Pictured here at Gene Louw Primary School last week is Jolandi Oliver, Diné Ras and Bobby McGee.

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Milnerton Beach drilling starts D

PILOT PROJECT AIMED AT IMPROVING WATER QUALITY

Environmental Method Statement. The Beach Wells Project is being implemented under the requirements of a Section 28(4) Directive issued in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, with environmental monitoring, reporting and oversight forming part of the trial. DREDGING DREW BACKLASH The beach wells project forms part of a broader programme to restore the Milnerton Lagoon. The City has previously outlined a multi-pronged strategy involving sewer and pump-station upgrades, water-quality monitoring and other interventions. However, proposed dredging of the lagoon has previously faced criticism from some residents and environmental voices, who questioned whether the intervention could alter the character of the lagoon and whether dredged material could create additional environmental concerns.

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Gregory Nortje, an architect who has lived alongside the lagoon on Woodbridge Island for three decades, previously called for the dredging plans to be delayed while other infrastructure upgrades were completed and alternative options for dealing with dredged material were investigated. “We are not asking them to ditch the project,” Nortje said previously, “but simply to hold off until all the infrastructure projects have been completed and to investigate other options so that everyone can win.” He also expressed concern about the proposed method of dredging and the potential impact of depositing material along the lagoon's banks. “This beautiful wide body of water will be reduced to an ugly, muddy thing which no one wants,” he said. Nortje's comments reflected concerns previously raised by some residents about the proposed dredging approach. He said the issue was not whether the lagoon should be restored, but how the restoration should be carried out. WIDER RESTORATION PLAN The City has maintained that its various interventions are aimed at addressing pollution and improving the lagoon over the long term. Previous municipal statements have pointed to sewer upgrades, pump-station improvements and ongoing monitoring as part of the wider strategy. The City says no decision has yet been made on the long-term future of the beach wells intervention. Instead, the six-month trial will provide data that officials will use to assess whether the system is effective and whether it should be continued, changed or stopped. For now, residents and beach users can expect visible activity along Milnerton Beach as drilling gets underway.

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KAILIN DANIELS rilling for the first wells at Milnerton Beach has begun as the City of Cape Town moves ahead with a pilot project aimed at improving water quality and environmental conditions in the Milnerton Lagoon. The drilling, which started on 16 September, is expected to continue for about two weeks, with water from beneath the beach expected to start being introduced into the lagoon in early October. The City says the pilot will test whether saline groundwater can be abstracted from beneath the beach and pumped into the upper lagoon to improve flushing, dilute pollutant concentrations and increase dissolved oxygen and salinity. Residents and beachgoers can expect to see vehicles and construction activity around the designated work areas while the wells are being installed. The project will be followed by a six-month monitoring and evaluation period during which the City says water quality, environmental conditions and the technical performance of the system will be closely monitored. “The commencement of drilling marks an important milestone in the City’s efforts to find practical and evidence-based solutions for the Milnerton Lagoon,” said Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment Eddie Andrews. Andrews said the information gathered during the trial would help determine the future of the intervention. The City has asked beachgoers to avoid the work areas while drilling is underway. It will also continue working with affected stakeholders, including the Milnerton Golf Club and Sunset Links Homeowners Association. According to the City, construction activities will be managed in accordance with applicable environmental requirements and an approved

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TYGERBURGER De Grendel Woensdag,23 September2026

Keanan Eksteen band performs

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Keanan Eksteen and his band will perform at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Saturday 3 October at 20:30. The Cape Town rock and roll group bring an energetic performance, having played locally and in Europe while blending classic and modern rock influences. Eksteen released his second full-length album, Starring, on vinyl in June. The album is a collection of singles and new songs. In August, Eksteen and his band went on their fifth European tour, performing at festivals in Germany and the Netherlands. They recently performed at Ellis Park when the Springboks played against the All Blacks. Tickets are R180. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

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ie Kaapstadse Kamerkoor en Frieda van den Heever span in Oktober kragte saam in Met Woord & Lied by die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. Die produksie, op Vrydag 9 Oktober om 18:30 in die Fismersaal, bied ’n keurspel van Afrikaanse a cappella-koormusiek met ’n digvoorlesing deur Van den Heever. Op die program is geliefde klassieke werke deur H. Pieter van der Westhuizen, Péter Louis van Dijk en Niel van der Watt, asook splinternuwe toonsettings. “Spelend in Tuine”, ’n toonsetting van een van Ina Rousseau se kwatryne deur Hans Huyssen, vorm die

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spilpunt van die program. Afrikaanse koormeesterwerke, gesange en volksliedere word met eietydse poësie vermeng. Toonsettings van Boerneef, Elisabeth Eybers en C. Louis Leipoldt se verse is ook ingesluit. Van den Heever, die wenner van ATKV-Mediaveertjie- en Fiësta-pryse, lees tekste voor wat saamgestel is om die koorstukke te ondersteun. Die Kaapstadse Kamerkoor, onder leiding van Antoinette Huyssen, is sedert 2009 deel van die ryk Kaapse koorkultuur. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket (R195 tot R250) of by die deur (R225 tot R280).

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No Place Like Home, an original Cape Town musical, runs at Artscape from this week until Sunday 27 September. Tickets R190 to R225 at Webtickets. Demi Lee Moore kom tree op Woensdag 23 September om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive. net. Die 2026 Safra Erfenisgala vind op Donderdag 24 September om 15:00 in die Hugo Lambrecht-musieksentrum se ouditorium plaas. Dié konsert bring toonaangewende trekklavier-, konsertina- en mondfluitjiespelers, ensembles, dansers en gasmusikante uit die Wes-Kaap, Noord-Kaap, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal en Lesotho byeen. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid is by www.quicket.co.za beskikbaar. Blues meets Classic Rock with Richard Pryor and band is on Friday 25 September at 20:00 at Durbanville Golf Club. Tickets cost only R180 exclusively at Quicket. Heritage in the Hills is at Hillcrest Restaurant on Friday 25 September. Musical memories from the old Springbok Hits days with rock band Just Like That and guests. Doors open at 18:00. Tickets R150 on Quicket or R180 at the door. Ticket does not include meals. Mike Borgia, a blues and alternative artist-song-

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writer from New York City will perform on Friday 25 September at 19:30 at The Alma Cafe, Rosebank. Tickets and more informtion on http://mikeborgia. com/concerts. Bafunny Bafunny: South African Festival of Comedy featuring Trevor Noah is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September from 18:00 to 23:00. Tickets from R475 at Quicket. Fran & the Boyz featuring Fran Greef and Nico Langeveld will be performing on Sunday 27 September at 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club. Food and drink available. Entry costs R60. Call 061 490 1694 to book. Moyo Kirstenbosch Indoor Concert Classics: Extraordinary Women – A Special Concert followed by dinner is on Sunday 27 September at 18:00. Tickets at Webtickets. The 2026 Tiro Mpane Foundation National Choral Eisteddfod Regional Eliminations is at Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Saturday 3 October at 09:00. A celebration of choral excellence, musical creativity and cultural diversity. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees vind van 3 tot 11 Oktober plaas. Toneel, musiek, kuns, gespekke en meer. Besoek www.woordfees.co.za vir die program.

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The musical Mamma Mia! is currently on at Artscape and runs until Saturday 11 October. Produced by Showtime Management, the musical features the hit music of ABBA. There are two performances on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September, at 15:00 and 19:30. Weekday performances are at 19:30, with Saturday shows at 15:00 and 19:30 and Sunday shows at 14:00 and 18:00. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets range from R250 to R580. No children under three. Book at ticketmaster.co.za

Two guitar masters unite Albert Frost and James Grace join forces in Two Worlds, Two Guitars, One Stage at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Wednesday 30 September at 20:30. Two master guitarists from almost opposite sides of the musical spectrum: from fiery blues riffs and African rhythms to the elegance of the classical guitar, Frost and Grace blend their different musical worlds into a passionate celebration of the guitar over the ages. Tickets are R200. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

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AREA NORTH EDITION

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Killarney waste centre back in business The Killarney community recycling centre, previously the Killarney drop-off, resumed full operations in mid-July following upgrades and maintenance. A maximum of three loads per vehicle per day may be disposed of at the facility. Vehicles, including attached trailers, may not exceed a carrying capacity of 1,5 tonnes. Please separate and sort waste beforehand, and dispose of each waste stream in the designated area only. Loads containing mixed or contaminated waste may be refused. Garden waste also welcome Customers may also dispose of up to three loads of garden waste per day at Killarney. Other City garden waste drop-offs are Hout Bay, Prince George Drive and Tygerdal. Commercial customers who have reached their daily limit may use the Coastal Park landfill.

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Painting the way: Staff from the City’s Killarney Roads depot repainting road markings on the corner of Potsdam and Blaauwberg roads at the

Killarney bus terminus. As sunnier weather returns, the team will be doing more frequent road marking maintenance in Table View and surrounds.

City infrastructure investment hits all-time high Cape Town’s capital expenditure tally of over R12,2 billion for 2025/26 is not only a record for the City, but also the highest infrastructure investment made by any South African metro in a single year.

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rom water and sanitation pipe replacements, and upgrades to wastewater treatment works, through the new Phase 2A MyCiTi expansion across the Cape Flats, and critical improvements to the electricity grid, to informal settlements upgrades, and projects to improve public amenities, roads, waterways and public spaces – every infrastructure project undertaken in 2025/26 has made Cape Town more future-fit.

Spending in all the right places The City’s top three capital budget spenders for the year were Safety and Security (99,85% of budget spent), Finance (99,45%) and Urban Waste Management (98,37%). The directorates in the so-called ‘billion club’, overseeing major investment portfolios of highly complex projects, were not far behind: Energy spent 96,53% (R1,29 bn) of its budget, followed by Human Settlements at 93,38% (R1,34 bn) and Water and Sanitation at 92,1% (R4,47 bn). The City’s water and sanitation www.capetown.gov.za

main line – South Africa’s largest and second largest sewer upgrades respectively.

investment alone was bigger than most cities’ entire capital budget. Major projects here have included the upgrades to the Cape Flats main sewer and the Philippi www.facebook.com/CityofCT

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Pruned to prosper Winter pruning prepares roses for healthy growth and flowering during rose season from October to May. Established in 1979, the 3,5 ha Durbanville rose garden contains approximately 4 500 rose bushes and continues to be a valued community asset.

Road closed? CY General roadworks in Durbanville and Bellville are affecting parts of Langeberg Ridge, Langeberg Village, Schoongezicht, Valmary Park, Vierlanden, Vygeboom, Wellway Park East and Welgemoed. Work is carried out on weekdays, 09:00–15:30, and will continue until mid-November. Existing roads are being resurfaced, kerbs and channels repaired, and gravel roads upgraded to asphalt.

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KORTLIKS Die Stad se totale kapitaalbesteding van meer as R12,2 miljard vir 2025/26 is nie net ’n rekord vir Kaapstad nie, maar ook die meeste wat enige Suid-Afrikaanse metro nog ooit in ’n enkele jaar in infrastruktuur geïnvesteer het. Personeel van die Stad se Killarney-depot het padstrepe op die hoek van Potsdam- en Blaauwbergweg by die Killarney-busterminus oorgeverf. Noudat die weer warmer word, sal die verfspan weer meer gereeld op paaie in en om Table View te sien wees. Die Killarney-herwinningsentrum, wat voorheen as die Killarney-aflaaiterrein bekend was, het in

More work awaits Infrastructure investment highlights planned for the next three years include: • R16,7 billion for water and sanitation, including major wastewater works upgrades, quadrupled pipe replacement, and expanded water supply sources; • R6 billion for electrical grid upgrades and maintenance to prepare for a more secure energy future, with less reliance on Eskom; • R3,7 billion for road maintenance, pothole repairs, upgrades to roads and stormwater infrastructure, and congestion relief; • a further R3,2 billion for the Phase 2A MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion; • R3,3 billion for informal settlements upgrades and state-subsidised housing; • R203 million for sports facility upgrades; and • R300 million for the Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment.

During the annual winter pruning programme at the iconic Durbanville rose garden in July, residents again had a chance to learn practical techniques for pruning and maintaining healthy roses under the watchful eye of the City’s horticultural team. Participants learned about pruning techniques, soil preparation, fertilisation, seasonal maintenance and responsible pest management, which they can also apply in their own gardens.

Julie volle werksaamhede hervat ná opknappings en instandhouding. Tot en met drie vragte per voertuig kan na dié fasiliteit geneem word. Gedurende die jaarlikse wintersnoeiprogram by die ikoniese Durbanville-roostuin in Julie het die Stad se tuinbouspan inwoners weer touwys gemaak in praktiese snoei- en instandhoudingstegnieke vir gesonde rose. Algemene padwerk in Durbanville en Bellville raak dele van Langeberg Ridge, Langeberg Village, Schoongezicht, Valmary Park, Vierlanden, Vygeboom, Wellway Park-Oos en Welgemoed.

Inkcitho yemali ezinkulu kwiSixeko engaphaya kweR12,2 yeebhiliyoni ngo2025/26 ayongxelo yaseKapa kuphela, kodwa ikwalolona tyalomali luphezulu kwiziseko zophuhliso olwenziwa nguye nawuphi na umasipala ombaxa woMzantsi Afrika ngonyaka omnye. Abasebenzi bedepho yeSixeko iKillarney Roads baye bapeyinta ngokutsha iimpawu zendlela kwikona yeendlela zasePotsdam naseBlaauwberg kwisikhululo sebhasi saseKillarney.Eli qela liya kuthi liwenze rhoqo lo msebenzi wokuphawulwa kwendlela eTable View nakwiindawo eziyingqongileyo. Iziko lokurisayikilisha loluntu laseKillarney, elalifudula liyindawo yokulahla inkunkuma eKillarney, liphinde laqalisa

ukusebenza ngokupheleleyo embindini weyeKhala kulandela umsebenzi wophuculo nonophelo. Kungalahlwa imithwalo emithathu yenkunkuma ubuninzi kwisithuthi ngasinye, ngosuku kweli ziko. Ngexesha lenkqubo yasebusika yonyaka yokuthena izityalo kwisitiya seerowuzi esidumileyo saseDurbanville kweyeKhala abahlali baye baphinda bafumana ithuba lokufunda iindlela ezisebenzayo zokuthena iirowuzi kunye nokugcina iirowuzi ezisempilweni phantsi kweliso leqela lezityalo leSixeko. Imisebenzi yendlela ngokuphangaleleyo eDurbanville naseBellville ichaphazela iindawo zaseLangeberg Ridge, Langeberg Village, Schoongezicht, Valmary Park, Vierlanden, Vygeboom, Wellway Park East naseWelgemoed.

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2 CITYNEWS MyCiTi’s first ‘battery bus’ being piloted The first of 38 MyCiTi battery-electric buses – dubbed ‘Evie’ – has arrived and is being piloted on various routes. The aim is to see how the electric vehicle performs on steep inclines and downhill, in the stopand-go environment of the city, in heavy peak-hour traffic, and over longer distances. The rest of the buses are expected this year for operational roll-out to the metro southeast in 2027. The 12 m Volvo BZRLE battery-electric buses are the first MyCiTi vehicles with bodies designed and manufactured in South Africa. Test drive The pilot is undertaken in collaboration with the University of Cape Town and is funded by the City and through a grant from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI). It will assess battery performance, energy consumption, charging times, passenger loading, route profiles, and the impact of Cape Town’s climate on vehicle performance. Apart from determining the vehicles’ suitability, the findings of the pilot will also help refine operational planning, including charging strategies, maintenance requirements and driver training.

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Area North, September 2026

Making progress possible. Together.

Let’s continue climbing because the best is yet to come

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s we approach the end of this five-year term of office, it is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. It feels like only yesterday that I stepped into this job. Yet when I look at what we have achieved, it’s also been a remarkably busy five years. Cape Town is, undeniably, in a better place today than it was five years ago. We have added 418 000 new jobs – almost half of all jobs created across South Africa’s eight metros. We have made unprecedented investments in the infrastructure that makes our city work, from water and sanitation to electricity, roads, public transport, sports facilities and libraries. We have replaced and upgraded hundreds of kilometres of ageing sewer infrastructure, cutting sewer spills by a third. We have trained and deployed 1 380 new Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers, expanded our Safe Space shelters, delivered more state-subsidised homes than any other metro, and extended the MyCiTi network into the Cape Flats. We have also laid the foundations for a more resilient future – reducing our reliance on Eskom, cutting red tape for businesses and

their city is moving forward. And we are only getting started. Our plans for the years ahead are even bigger, including 700 MW of new independent power, hundreds of thousands more jobs, further expansion of affordable housing, continued investment in infrastructure, and South Africa’s first Metro Police detective branch. We will continue pushing for passenger rail devolution and keep working to make Cape Town the easiest place in Africa to start and grow a business. Five years ago, we set out to make Cape Town a city of hope – a beacon of what is possible when people choose to build, invest and believe in the future. Today, I believe we can confidently say that Cape Town is that beacon. There is still a long way to climb, but we have proven that progress is possible. And with the support of Cape Town’s resilient, talented and determined people, I am more optimistic than ever that we’ll reach the summit. Cape Town is stronger. Cape Town is building. Cape Town’s best days are still ahead.

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR entrepreneurs, releasing City-owned land for affordable housing, and investing in cleaner, safer and better-maintained communities. These projects are much more than a list of completed tasks. They are about dignity. They are about a young person’s ability to find work, a family’s ability to live in a safe neighbourhood in a well-serviced home, a child’s ability to enjoy a clean pool or sports field, and residents’ ability to believe that

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Dam levels down following lower-than-expected rainfall Remember, permanent water-wise rules apply yearround. Water gardens before 09:00 or after 18:00, and never use municipal water to hose down paved areas.

Drier conditions since May have slowed the rise in dam levels. With less rain forecast, we all need to keep using water wisely. The City’s target is 650 million litres a day, or less than 105 litres per person. Every drop saved helps protect our water supply.

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Dam levels – individual dams and total storage – by year

Everyone’s talking about ‘Evie’:

Mayco member for Urban Mobility Cllr Rob Quintas inspects MyCiTi’s first e-bus aptly named Evie, which is currently being tested on various routes across Cape Town.

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SmartCape computers now even smarter The City has upgraded 590 SmartCape computers at 50 of its public libraries across town to offer users faster, more reliable digital access. Over time, all SmartCape devices will receive a technology refresh, with another 379 computers earmarked for the next phase. Residents making use of the upgraded computers for schoolwork, job applications, online services and other digital needs have welcomed the notable improvement in the facilities. Starting with only five computers in 2002, SmartCape now has 560 350 registered users across 101 libraries. Users get 45 minutes’ free internet every day, and City libraries also offer digital literacy training.

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Smart App gives neighbourhood watches the edge Some 270 Cape Town neighbourhood watches, representing nearly 1 400 people, have already joined the City’s custom-designed Smart App since go-live in 2024. The City created the Smart App in consultation with neighbourhood watches to provide them with easy access to critical municipal services and assistance. At the same time, it enables the City to determine hotspots and adjust deployment levels and priorities based on suburb-specific data.

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CityNews is distributed as an insert to a number of community papers. It is also available at City walk-in centres, at City libraries, on PressReader, and at some MyCiTi stations. If you want it emailed to you, send your email address to citynews@capetown.gov.za.

By March 2025, neighbourhood watch requests logged via the Smart App were at 1 072; a year later, this number had quadrupled to 4 303. Service requests and policing-related issues are most common. Watches can also use the app to manage their duty rosters, patrols and time schedules. Registration required While downloadable from the various app stores,

use of the app is limited to neighbourhood watches registered with Province’s Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. Users require credentials that are only generated once their organisation’s registration is verified. * New registered neighbourhood watches who require training in the use of the Smart App can request this by emailing Rhelton.Jooste@capetown.gov.za.

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KORTLIKS MyCiTi het die eerste van 38 battery-elektriese busse in ontvangs geneem. Die bus, wat ‘Evie’ heet, word tans op verskillende roetes op die proef gestel. Die Stad het 590 SmartCape-rekenaars by 50 van sy openbare biblioteke opgeknap om gebruikers vinniger, meer betroubare digitale toegang te bied. Alle SmartCape-toestelle sal mettertyd vernuwe word: ’n Verdere 379 rekenaars kom in die volgende fase aan die beurt. Sowat 270 Kaapstadse buurtwagte, wat bykans 1 400 mense verteenwoordig, het die Stad se doelontwerpte Smart App in gebruik geneem sedert dit in 2024 bekend gestel is. Die toepassing gee buurtwagte maklike toegang tot belangrike munisipale dienste en bystand. Kaapstad is nou ongetwyfeld beter daaraan toe as vyf jaar gelede. Die Moederstad het 418 000 nuwe werksgeleenthede

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bygekry, en ongekende investering in infrastruktuur – van water en sanitasie tot elektrisiteit, paaie, openbare vervoer, sportfasiliteite en biblioteke – het die stad meer toekomsgereed gemaak. Honderde kilometer se verouderende rioolinfrastruktuur is vervang en vernuwe, 1 380 nuwe wetstoepassings- en metropolisiebeamptes is opgelei en ontplooi, en die Safe Space-skuilings is uitgebrei. Boonop het Kaapstad meer staatsgesubsidieerde huise as enige ander metro voorsien én die MyCiTinetwerk na die Kaapse Vlakte uitgebrei. Die Stad se planne vir die toekoms is selfs groter, waaronder 700 MW nuwe onafhanklike krag, nóg honderde duisende werksgeleenthede, verdere uitbreiding in bekostigbare behuising, voortgesette investering in infrastruktuur, en Suid-Afrika se eerste metropolisiespeurtak. Kaapstad se damvlakke staan tans op 78,6%, wat laer is as op die ooreenstemmende tydstip die afgelope drie jaar.

Ibhasi yokuqala kwiibhasi zikaMyCiTi eziyi38 ezisebenza ngeebhetri zombane – ebizwa ngokuba ngu‘Evie’ – ifikile kwaye isazanywa ukuba iza kusebenza na kwiindlela ezahlukeneyo. ISixeko siphucule iikhompyutha zeSmartCape eziyi590 kumathala eencwadi oluntu aso ayi50 ukuze abasebenzisi bazo bakwazi ukufikelela ngokukhawuleza kwi-intanethi. Ekuhambeni kwexesha, zonke izixhobo zeSmartCape ziza kufumana uhlaziyo lweteknoloji, nezinye iikhompyutha eziyi379 ezibekelwe inqanaba elilandelayo. Malunga namagosa ayi270 ezokhuseleko ekuhlaleni eKapa, amele abantu abaphantse babeyi1 400, azibandakanye neSmart App eyenzelwe iSixeko ukusukela oko yaqala ukusebenza ngo2024. I-app inceda ngokufikelela lula kwiinkonzo zikamasipala ezibalulekileyo kunye noncedo. Ngokungathandabuzekiyo, iKapa likwindawo engcono namhlanje kunokuba lalinjalo kwiminyaka emihlanu eyadlulayo. Songeze imisebenzi emitsha eyi418 000, senze utyalomali olungazange lubonwe

ngaphambili kwiziseko ezingundoqo ukusuka emanzini nogutyulo ukuya kumbane, iindlela, izithuthi zikawonkewonke, amaziko ezemidlalo neelayibri. Sitshintshe saza saphucula amakhulu eekhilomitha emibhobho yemijelo yamanzi amdaka egugileyo, saqeqesha saza saqesha amagosa amatsha ayi1 380 oNyanzeliso loMthetho naMapolisa eMetro, sandisa iisheltha zethu zeNdawo eziKhuselekileyo, sanikezela ngezindlu ezibonelelwa ngurhulumente ngaphezu kwawo nawuphi na omnye umasipala ombaxa, saza sandisa uthungelwano lweMyCiTi kwiCape Flats. Izicwangciso zethu zale minyaka izayo zikhulu nangakumbi, kuquka i700 MW yombane ozimeleyo, amakhulu amawaka emisebenzi eyongezelelekileyo, ukwandiswa okungakumbi kwezindlu ezifikelelekayo, utyalomali oluqhubekayo kwiziseko ezingundoqo, kunye nesebe lokuqala labacuphi bamaPolisa eMetro eMzantsi Afrika. Umthamo wamanzi kumadama aseKapa wehle waya kutsho kwi78,6%, ngaphantsi xa kuthelekiswa neminyaka emithathu edlulileyo.

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Manzi drops in on nearly 100 schools For 2026 to date, the City’s water mascot, Manzi, has visited just under 100 schools across town to build water awareness among Cape Town’s youth. Through song, dance, interactive games and quizzes, the children learn about responsible water use and how they can help conserve water through smart habits at home, school and in their communities. The educational programme forms part of ongoing efforts to educate communities about water security and the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It also offers an opportunity to explain what the City is doing to diversify its water supply to reduce reliance on rainfall-dependent sources, including water reuse, desalination and other innovations.

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Milnerton lagoon on the mend Cleaner water and returning marine life are encouraging signs of recovery

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he long-term project to restore the Milnerton lagoon is delivering positive results. This is largely the result of ongoing investment in sewer and wastewater infrastructure in the wider Diep river catchment, preventing pollution and nutrient build-up.

Sewers and effluent being sorted Preventative sewer maintenance remains a priority, with more than 31 km of sewer pipelines proactively cleaned across the catchment in 2025/26. Sewer rehabilitation continues across Milnerton, Century City and Montague Gardens. The Potsdam wastewater plant – a major focus in efforts to improve the quality of water discharged into the Diep river – recently achieved two consecutive weeks of 100% compliance across all effluent quality parameters. Real-time monitoring of all 56 pump stations in the Potsdam catchment also enables faster fault detection. A number of pump station upgrades are at various stages of completion, including

at Koeberg Road, Dunoon, Phoenix, Table View East and Sanddrift East.

Encouraging signs Recent monitoring points to better water quality in the lagoon. Winter rainfall, along

Potsdam’s pulling its weight: The sludge dewatering facility at the Potsdam wastewater

plant is fully operational, supporting improved treated-effluent quality to prevent nutrient build-up in the Diep river catchment and Milnerton lagoon.

with recovering estuary conditions, has seen salinity and sediment levels improve. Marine life also seems to be returning to the catchment area, as seen with the recen capture of a southern mullet high up the Diep river. Since monitoring of ambient air quality in the lagoon area started in February, the World Health Organization’s daily guideline for foul-smelling hydrogen sulphide has not been exceeded. Continued improvements in wastewater treatment and sewer system performance should further reduce any odour impacts. Dredging somewhat delayed Although environmental authorisation for dredging of the lagoon has been granted, eight appeals have been lodged. A final decision is expected later in 2026. Should the authorisation be upheld, dredging is expected to commence in early 2027. Planning for saline water ingress has been completed and implementation depends on the issuing of a section 28 directive in terms of the National Environmental Management Act.

City–Langa collab clears stormwater drains Let the message flow: Water

mascot Manzi’s school roadshows help learners understand where their water comes from and how it can be reused and conserved. To secure a slot in Manzi’s schedule, email communications.waterandsanitation@ capetown.gov.za.

Loxton Road bridge fix in full swing Repairs to the Loxton Road bridge in Milnerton, between Marine Drive and the Woodbridge Island parking area, are scheduled for completion by December. The timber balustrades are being replaced with galvanised steel ones, damaged concrete piers are being repaired, and all concrete surfaces are receiving a protective coating. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the construction period, although portions of the walkway may be temporarily closed off. If so, pedestrians will be directed towards the opposite walkway or alternative routes.

Come on, summer! Cape Town will kick off the summer holiday season

with the Mother City’s largest, free open-air concert on the Grand Parade on Sunday 29 November. Locals and visitors can again look forward to a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community, culminating in the official switch-on of the festive lights along Adderley and Darling streets. Last year’s event attracted a record crowd of more than 100 000 people. The full entertainment line-up and programme details will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Keep an eye on news channels or visit eventsincapetown.com.

In a clean-up operation in Langa in May, community members took ownership of their area, removing more than 200 bags of litter from the stormwater system and clearing over 20 drains. The initiative was driven by non-profit Abahlobo Ekuhlaleni and made possible by City grant funding. The clean-up formed part of the organisation’s broader drain restoration and water-saving campaign implemented between February and June. Environmental restoration efforts

were combined with community education on waste management practices to help prevent flooding, pollution and unhealthy living conditions in the Lower Salt river subcatchment. Abahlobo Ekuhlaleni also trained 30 community volunteers as ‘water guardians’ to champion environmental stewardship, reached 500 households with its water-saving message, and demonstrated practical greywater reuse methods to residents.

City calls for Annandale proposals The City is inviting developers to submit proposals for an innovative affordable housing development on the Annandale site, Milnerton. Submissions close on 21 October 2026. The 71,8 ha site, valued at R256 million, forms part of the City’s accelerated land release programme. The programme aims to unlock well-located municipal land for the provision of affordable housing opportunities through public–private partnerships. Affordable housing caters to households earning between R3 500 and R34 400 per month, who represent

one of the fastest-growing segments of housing demand in Cape Town. Building a community Strategically located along the N7, the Annandale site is ideal for the development of an integrated mixeduse, mixed-income neighbourhood. The vision is to provide affordable housing alongside other residential development, commercial and retail opportunities, educational facilities, community services, transport infrastructure and quality public open spaces.

City grant funding for 2025/26 – ran a successful community campaign in Langa, taking action to keep the area’s stormwater system clear, stamp out pollution and help conserve scarce water resources.

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KORTLIKS Die Stad se watergelukbringer, Manzi, het tot dusver vanjaar oor die 100 skole besoek om Kaapstad se jongmense aan te spoor om water verantwoordelik te gebruik. Manzi se boodskap word deur sang, dans, interaktiewe speletjies en vasvrae oorgedra. Die langtermynprojek om die Milnerton-strandmeer te herstel lewer positiewe resultate op. Dít is grootliks die gevolg van voortgesette investering in riool- en afvalwaterinfrastruktuur in die groter Dieprivieropvanggebied, wat besoedeling en die opbou van voedingstowwe help keer. Kaapstad sal die somervakansieseisoen afskop met die Moederstad se grootste, gratis buitelugkonsert op die Parade op Sondag 29 November. Die konsert sal op ’n hoogtepunt eindig wanneer die feesliggies amptelik aangeskakel word.

Our area, our responsibility: Abahlobo Ekuhlaleni – one of 22 beneficiaries of

Die Stad nooi ontwikkelaars om voorstelle vir ’n innoverende ontwikkeling met bekostigbare behuising op die Annandale-terrein in Milnerton in te dien. Die sluitingsdatum is 21 Oktober. Die terrein van 71,8 ha is op R256 miljoen gewaardeer en is deel van die Stad se program om gunstig geleë munisipale grond teen ’n vinniger tempo vir bekostigbare behuising beskikbaar te stel. In ’n opruimingsaksie in Langa in Mei het gemeenskapslede verantwoordelikheid vir hulle gebied aanvaar en meer as 200 sakke rommel uit die stormwaterstelsel verwyder en meer as 20 dreins skoongemaak. Die dryfkrag agter die inisiatief was die organisasie sonder winsoogmerk Abahlobo Ekuhlaleni, wat toelaagfinansiering van die Stad ontvang het. Herstelwerk aan die brug in Loxtonweg, Milnerton, tussen Marinerylaan en die Woodbridge Islandparkeerterrein, behoort teen Desember klaar te wees.

Ngowama2026 ukuza kuthi ga ngoku, umaskhothi wezamanzi weSixeko, uManzi, utyelele izikolo ezingaphantsi nje kwe100 kwidolophu iyonke ngeenjongo zokwazisa ulutsha lwaseKapa malunga namanzi. Ngengoma, umdaniso, imidlalo yokunxibelelana kunye neekhwizi, abantwana baye bafunda ngokusetyenziswa kakuhle kwamanzi. Iprojekthi yexesha elide yokubuyisela ichweba laseMilnerton lizisa iziphumo ezincumisayo. Oku ubukhulu becala kusisiphumo sotyalomali oluqhubekayo kwiziseko zogutyulo kunye namanzi amdaka kwindawo ebanzi yokufumana amanzi kumlambo iDiep River, ukuthintela ungcoliseko kunye nokuchumisa umhlaba. IKapa liza kuqalisa ixesha leeholide zehlobo ngeyona konsathi inkulu yeMother City, evulelekileyo yasimahla kwiGrand Parade ngeCawa umhla we29 kweyeNkanga (Novemba) kwaye iqukunjelwe ngokulayitwa ngokusesikweni kwezibane zexesha leeholide zehlobo.

ISixeko simema abaphuhlisi ukuba bangenise iziphakamiso zokwakhiwa kwezindlu ezifikelelekayo kwisiza saseAnnandale, eMilnerton. Umhla wokuvala ukungeniswa kweziphakamiso yi21 kweyeDwarha (Okthobha). Isiza esiziihektare eziyi71,8 esixabisa izigidi eziyiR256, siyinxalenye yenkqubo yeSixeko yokukhululwa komhlaba okukhawulezileyo. Kwiphulo lokucoca kwaLanga ngenyanga kaCanzibe (Meyi), abahlali bathathe indawo yabo, besusa iingxowa zenkunkuma ezingaphaya kwe200 kumanzi ezitshi kwaye bacoca iidreyini ezingaphaya kwe20. Eli phulo laliqhutywa liqumrhu elingajonganga ngeniso leAbahlobo Ekuhlaleni kwaye lancediswa yinkxasomali yeSixeko. Ukulungiswa kwebhulorho yeLoxton Road eMilnerton, phakathi kweMarine Drive kunye nendawo yokupaka iWoodbridge Island, kucwangciselwe ukugqitywa kweyoMnga (Disemba).

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4 CITYNEWS Okavango revamp Work is being carried out along Okavango Road at the intersection of Okavango and Hennop roads in Kraaifontein and Durbanville on weekdays, 07:30–17:00, and Saturdays, 07:30–14:00. It includes road and intersection widening, stormwater drainage improvements and upgrades to signalisation and streetlighting. The project is planned for completion by December 2026.

Builders urged to comply The revised Municipal Planning By-law, 2025, allows the City to take decisive action against those who ignore notices to cease illegal building work, such as individuals building without approved plans or deviating from approved plans. The by-law permits the City to impound the movable property of such developers, owners and contractors. Impounded assets are stored safely until the owner has paid the release fee. The City has 76 building inspectors who conduct some 16 000 building site inspections per month across town.

Rules are rules: Building tools

and equipment used on an illegal Edgemead building site were impounded in August, as mandated by the Municipal Planning By-law.

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Making progress possible. Together.

Treatment plants get high praise Green Drop certification and gold status confirm outstanding performance

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tlantis’s Wesfleur wastewater treatment works (WWTW) is one of only 14 wastewater plants nationally that have received Green Drop certification from the national Department of Water and Sanitation. Certification acknowledges exceptional management, operations and maintenance. Got their Drops in a row What’s more, the Wesfleur WWTW was also awarded gold status for achieving certification in two consecutive assessment cycles. The WWTW comprises two separate activated-sludge plants for industrial and domestic wastewater respectively. Treated effluent from the domestic plant is used to recharge the Atlantis aquifer – a strategic resource that boosts the supply of

drinking water to Atlantis and surrounding communities. Microbiological, chemical and physical compliance levels at Wesfleur have been consistently high throughout the assessment period.

And number two, too Area North also delivered the province’s Green Drop runner-up, Kraaifontein WWTW, which serves Kraaifontein and Durbanville.

Got the green AND the gold: The team

from Wesfleur wastewater treatment works whose dedication and skill have earned them prestigious Green Drop certification as well as Green Drop gold status.

Milnerton sewers in rehab

Construction on the rehabilitation of 5,3 km of sewer pipes in Milnerton started in June. The R12 million project should be completed by March 2027, when residents will benefit from a more reliable sewer network. Depending on site conditions, a combination of trenchless and open-trench techniques will be used to rehabilitate the pipelines, ranging from 150 mm to 300 mm in diameter. Work will occur across several roads, including Oleander, Nerina, Mimosa, Lobelia, Keurboom, Graaff, Ixia, Heather, Gousblom, Freesia, Ascot, Disa and Crasula streets, Gardenia Crescent, Bergonia Close, Langerman Avenue and Erica Way (all located in the purple-shaded area on the map alongside). Residents may experience temporary traffic disruptions, including stop-and-go traffic control, lane restrictions and short-term road closures.

Home Affairs now serving in the Civic Cape Town is now the first municipality to host an office of the national Department of Home Affairs, where clients enjoy the convenience of being served on an appointment basis. The recently opened office is located on the second floor of the Civic Centre in Hertzog Boulevard in central Cape Town. Appointments may be made through the Department of Home Affairs’ newly improved online booking system at https:// myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za/.

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KORTLIKS Atlantis se Wesfleur-afvalwateraanleg was een van net 14 afvalwateraanlegte landwyd wat Green Drop-sertifisering van die nasionale departement van water en sanitasie ontvang het. Sertifisering bevestig uitmuntende bestuurs-, bedryfs- en instandhoudingspraktyke. Werk aan die rehabilitasie van 5,3 km se rioolpype in Milnerton het in Junie begin. Die projek van R12 miljoen behoort teen Maart 2027 klaar te wees, wanneer inwoners sal baat vind by ’n meer betroubare rioolnetwerk. Die hersiene Verordening op Munisipale Beplanning, 2025, stel die Stad in staat om ferm op te tree teen diegene wat kennisgewings ignoreer om onwettige bouwerk te staak, soos individue wat sonder goedgekeurde planne bou of van goedgekeurde planne afwyk. Volgens die

verordening kan die Stad op die roerende eiendom van sulke ontwikkelaars, eienaars en kontrakteurs beslag lê. Padwerk is tans aan die gang in Okavangoweg, by die kruising van Okavango- en Hennopweg, in Kraaifontein en Durbanville. Die werkstye is 07:30–17:00 op weeksdae en 07:30–14:00 op Saterdae. Die projek sluit in padverbreding, verbeteringe aan stormwaterdreinering, en opknappings aan verkeerseine en straatligte. Dit behoort teen Desember klaar te wees. Kaapstad is nou die eerste munisipaliteit in Suid-Afrika met ’n kantoor van die nasionale departement van binnelandse sake op sy perseel. By dié nuwe kantoor op die tweede verdieping van die Burgersentrum in Hertzogboulevard in die Kaapstadmiddestad word kliënte volgens afspraak bedien.

Indawo yokucoca amanzi amdaka eAtlantis’s Wesfleur (WWTW) yayiyenye yeendawo zamanzi amdaka eziyi14 kuzwelonke eyafumana isiqinisekiso seGreen Drop kwiSebe lesizwe lezaManzi noGutyulo. Esi siqinisekiso sibonakalisa ulawulo olukhethekileyo, ukusebenza kunye nononophelo. Ulwakhiwo lokubuyisela kwisimo sangaphambili se5,3 yeekhilomitha zemibhobho yogutyulo eMilnerton luqale kweyeSilimela (Juni). Le projekthi ixabisa iR12 miliyoni kufuneka igqitywe kweyoKwindla (Matshi) 2027, xa abahlali beza kuxhamla kuthungelwano oluthembeke nangakumbi logutyulo. UMthetho kaMasipala woCwangciso lukaMasipala ohlaziyiweyo, wango2025, uvumela iSixeko ukuba sithathe amanyathelo aqinisekisiweyo kwabo bangazihoyiyo izaziso zokuyeka umsebenzi wokwakha ongekho mthethweni, abafana nabo bakha ngaphandle kwezicwangciso eziphunyeziweyo okanye abo batenxa kwizicwangciso

eziphunyeziweyo. Umthetho kamasipala uvumela iSixeko ukuba sithimbe impahla enakho ukususwa yabaphuhlisi abanjalo, abanini kunye nonokontraka. Umsebenzi uyaqhuba eOkavango Road ekudibaneni kweendlela iOkavango neHennop eKraaifontein naseDurbanville phakathi evekini, 07:30 –17:00, nangeMigqibelo, 07:30–14:00. Lo msebenzi ubandakanya ukwandiswa kweendlela neziphambuka, ukuphuculwa kwemibhobho yamanzi esitshi kunye nokuphuculwa kweempawu zendlela kunye nezibane zasezitalatweni. Kufuneka ugqitywe kweyoMnga (Disemba) 2026. IKapa ngoku ngumasipala wokuqala ukuba neofisi yeSebe leMicimbi yezeKhaya kuzwelonke, apho abaxumi bekonwabela ukuncedwa kusetyiswa inkqubo yokwenza i-apoyintimenti. Le ofisi isandula ukuvulwa ikumgangatho wesibini weCivic Centre eHertzog Boulevard kumbindi weKapa.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN AND AREA NORTH CONTACT DETAILS Accounts and general enquiries Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . 0860 103 089 (option 1) Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0860 103 090 Email. . . . . . . . accounts@capetown.gov.za . . . . . . . . . . . . contact.us@capetown.gov.za Alcohol and drug helpline (24/7) Tel . . . . . . 0800 HELP 4 U (0800 435 748) Anti-corruption and fraud hotline Tel (anonymous, toll-free) . . 0800 323 130 Cable theft All-hours tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 222 771 Public transport (toll-free) Information centre. . . . . . . . 0800 656 463 Dial-a-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 600 895

Drought and water www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater Report and track faults www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests e-Services www.capetown.gov.za/eServices Contact the City www.capetown.gov.za/contacts Budget www.capetown.gov.za/budget Tariffs www.capetown.gov.za/tariffs Policies and by-laws www.capetown.gov.za/policies Council matters www.capetown.gov.za/council

AREA NORTH CONTACT DETAILS Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 444 6174 Cape Town Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town

Subcouncil 7 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 400 2344 Municipal offices, Oxford Street, Durbanville

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Tygerberg gets new mini probe T

he Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust recently handed over a brand-new mini probe to the hospital, providing the facility’s paediatric team with an important advanced diagnostic tool for the investigation and management of respiratory conditions in neonates — newborn babies in their first 28 days — and children. The equipment, a UM-S20-17S EBUS Mini Probe, was handed over on Friday 11 September. Approximately 450 paediatric bronchoscopy procedures are performed at the hospital each year, with around 25% being interventional procedures, said Louise Theron, chief executive of the trust, adding that bronchoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in paediatric medicine, particularly in the investigation and management of diseases affecting the respiratory tract. The new EBUS Mini Probe will significantly enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the paediatric pulmonology department. Its high-resolution endobronchial ultrasound technology provides realtime imaging of structures surrounding the airways, allowing medical specialists to investigate conditions with greater precision, she said. Importantly, the probe's very small calibre makes it particularly suitable for infants and young children, for whom

ADVANCED EQUIPMENT ENHANCES CHILD CARE

Goussard describes the equipment as a high-impact investment that will immediately enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety and diagnostic precision for children in the hospital setting. A PARTNERSHIP MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust facilitates funding and resources for identified needs within the hospital’s neonatal and paediatric services. The handover of the EBUS Mini Probe demonstrates the tangible impact that partnerships between healthcare professionals, donors and the trust can have on specialised paediatric care, explained Theron.

At the handover recently were from left Sister Eloise Noemdoe, Louise Theron, Prof Pierre Goussard and Brent Otto.

conventional ultrasound probes may be too large. "Early and precise diagnosis can improve clinical decision-making, reduce procedure-related risks and lessen the need for more invasive procedures," said prof Goussard, head of the Paediatric Pulmonology Department. The probe also enables more targeted sampling and improved localisation of lesions, supporting safer bronchoscopy in critically ill children. INVESTING IN EXPERTISE Beyond its immediate clinical

application, the EBUS Mini Probe will also contribute to capacity building and sustainable paediatric care at Tygerberg Hospital, said Theron. The equipment provides an important training opportunity, helping to develop and strengthen local expertise in advanced paediatric bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound techniques. Building this expertise within the public healthcare system is an important part of creating sustainable, high-quality care for children.

EQUIPMENT "Every piece of specialised equipment represents an investment in a child’s care and in the medical teams who care for them," said Theron. "We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this equipment possible. By supporting the hospital’s critical needs, we are helping medical professionals access the tools they need to diagnose and treat children with greater precision." The trust remains committed to supporting the hospital’s paediatric and neonatal teams with the equipment, technology and resources needed to provide quality care to children and their families, Theron concluded.

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Hawks investigate after six arrested for copper theft The Hawks' crimes against the state unit is investigating the damage to a national key point after six suspects between the ages of 28 and 47 years were arrested on Saturday 19 September. The suspects were arrested on charges of theft of copper cables and malicious damage to property. Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi, Hawks spokesperson, said the suspects are appeared in the Parow Magistrates' Court on Monday 21 September. On Saturday, Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) Security along with metro police officers were patrolling the national key point, the SFF, located at the corner of Plattekloof and Tygerberg Valley Road in Plattekloof. While patrolling, they came across six unknown male suspects carrying bags. When the suspects noticed the metro police and security guards, they threw the bags on the ground and fled. A chase ensued and the suspects were subsequently arrested, Vukubi said. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the bags contained copper cables. Two entry points were identified where the suspects gained access through a hole in the fence. The stolen copper was valued at R110 000. The damage to the property was estimated at R60 000, said Vukubi.

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Kommentaar // Comments SLICE OF LIFE

SPEAKING OUT: “This happened to me two weeks ago.” “I was 19”, “I was 14”, “I was six”. One by one, a group made up mainly of women, called out the ages at which they were sexually assaulted during a silent demonstra-

tion outside Cape Town Central Police Station on Tuesday 16 September. The Cape of Storms lived up to its name as strong winds swept through Cape Town on Tuesday, but it could not silence the voices of women who had gathered to protest the murder of at least nine women in Ekurhuleni over a two-month period. The 100-strong group, dressed in black and holding placards reading “Girls just want to live” and “Leave women alone”, gathered outside the Castle of Good Hope before moving up to the police station, where they held their demonstration for about 30 minutes. The demonstration was organised by Cape Town-based stylist Selloane Jeminah Madonna, who said she had posted a call on social media, on Monday 15 September, for people to attend it and was overwhelmed by the response. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM

THINKING OUT LOUD

BRIEWE | LETTERS

"No DNA, just RSA"

are our ward Bylaw doesn’t need revision Where candidates?

“Imagine not being a South African.” These are some of the phrases making the rounds on social media. While they may seem like simple slogans, they capture something much deeper: a sense of pride in being South African. I am proud to be South African. I am proud of our culture, our people and our rich heritage. I am proud of our languages, our cultural history and the diversity that makes this country so unique. From the different traditions practised across our communities to the food, music, art and stories passed down from one generation to the next, there is so much that makes South Africa worth celebrating. Being a South African is not about belonging to one culture or speaking one language. It is about being part of a country made up of many identities, histories and experiences. Our diversity can sometimes be a source of division, but it can also be one of our greatest strengths when we choose to appreciate and learn from one another. What makes me particularly proud is our ability to find humour even during difficult times. South Africans have faced poverty, inequality, crime, unemployment and many other challenges, yet somehow, we continue to laugh, celebrate and come together. That spirit is perhaps best captured by the concept of Ubuntu: the belief that our humanity is connected to that of others. Ubuntu reminds us that we are not individuals living

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PRIDE IN OUR COUNTRY SHOULD MEAN MORE THAN POSTING A FLAG .. in isolation. We are part of families, communities and a nation. When one person succeeds, it can inspire others. When one community is struggling, others should be willing to lend a helping hand. As we prepare to celebrate Heritage Day (Thursday 24 September), we should remember that our heritage is not simply something to wear proudly for one day of the year. It is something we should acknowledge, protect and pass on every day. Heritage Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate where we come from, but it should also encourage us to think about where we are going. We cannot truly celebrate our heritage while ignoring the challenges faced by many. Pride in our country should mean more than posting a flag or wearing traditional clothing. It should mean caring about our communities, respecting our different cultures and languages, supporting local talent and standing together when others are in need. There is no doubt that we have our problems. But there is also so much to love. From our vibrant communities and beautiful landscapes to our music, food, languages, humour and resilience, there is something special about being South African. So, as Heritage Day approaches, I will proudly say it: I am South African. And I am proud of it. “No DNA, just RSA.” - KAYLYNNE BANTOM

How strange that the TygerBurger keeps publishing targeted articles apparently supporting the new City of Cape Town animal keeping bylaw. The current animal keeping bylaw was perfectly adequate to stop circuses which use wild animals for entertainment, from setting up shop in Cape Town. Yet the City of Cape Town continued issuing permits to the Circus for the past 20 years. Now that the City desperately wants to pass the new animal keeping bylaw with it's registrations and restrictions on pets, and outrageous power to take away the freedom of middle class responsible pet owners, now suddenly the City covers up its true intentions behind the circus debate.

This is how a Trojan horse operates. CONCERNED CAPETONIAN, Email

TygerBurger covers matters of public interest as they arise. The proposed animal-keeping bylaw is exactly that — a matter of public interest — and our reporting reflects the scope of the proposed bylaw and the range of views being expressed, not a predetermined editorial line. Covering distinct policy questions and issues is not a "Trojan horse" — it is journalism. We welcome robust public debate and will continue to publish letters from all sides. - ED

Contest rezoning of property The residents in De Villiers Street are under threat because of a building with 18 flats being given the green light to proceed with completion. Since 2020 the residents in De Villiers street have petitioned the building of the property on two plots of 1190m². The double storied building was set to be built on top of a pool, whether proper regulations were followed we are not sure. The bottom floor which comprises approximately 12 units was rented out to approximately 35 – 40 people since 2020. The neighbours suffered intimidation, threats, noise levels increased by the motorcycle delivery tenants, vehicle break-ins increased, house break-ins increased, vagrants and unsavory elements frequented the property, drugs were used while sitting in parked vehicles outside the premises, parking in front of residents' driveways, urinating outside the property, bin day it was chaos with eight bins from the property where the vagrants fight and have their own market. Since 2020 no progress was made by authorities in communicating with the neighbours who have escalated their complaints to the DA Ward councillor and the newspaper. Thus far five neighbours have sold their properties

due to intimidation, property devaluation and unhappiness. Their properties were bought by foreigners who took advantage of cheap under valuated properties and have now converted the properties to rental rooms where up to 12 people reside with their children and approximately six vehicles per residence. This resulted in more chaos and unpleasantness. In June this year the flats' tenants were all evicted and neighbours breathed a sigh of relief. There are write-ups on the internet where a property owner who has flats in Oakdale was fined R1 million for illegal building and trespassing the rezoning laws. His lawyers argued that the municipality was to blame for taking too long and that he is a victim of municipal tardiness and he cannot afford a R1 million fine, but is expected to pay a R15 000 penalty for proceeding with his wrong doing of building illegally and trespassing the rezoning laws. The municipality has now given the neighbours of De Villiers Street an option to contest the application of rezoning the property in De Villiers Street with a due date of 16 October. The existing neighbours have not all been informed of this process at the time of posting this information. JOSEPH PASQUALLI, Oakdale

New solutions to crime needed I hope our new detective commander can do something about the crime in Durbanville. We need better training for our officers and officers that care about Durbanville. We need a faster rate of response to crime.

We need reservist police officers that can help out in the uniform branch and the detective branch. There are so many solutions; just get some old police officers together and you'll solve a lot of crime. ERNIE HAGEN, Durbanville

With the local government elections approaching in November, one question needs to be asked: where are the candidates who want our votes? In neighbouring Ward 10, residents are already being introduced to candidates, hearing their plans and engaging with their manifesto. Here in our ward (Oakdale) there appears to be an uncomfortable silence. That silence comes as our community faces serious concerns, including prostitution, drug-related activity, muggings, vagrancy and growing safety fears. Residents are being robbed in broad daylight, while incidents involving guns have heightened concerns about our streets, parks and public spaces. So, where are our prospective ward councillors? What specifically will you do about these problems? What can you realistically achieve within the powers of a ward councillor and the City? What are your priorities, and what will you tackle first? What measurable commitments are you prepared to make? What will you do in your first 100 days? How will you work with the police, the City, CID, community organisations and residents? How will you report back to residents on progress, failures and outstanding issues? What will you do differently from the previous council term? What specific improvements should residents expect to see, and by when? And importantly, what are we actually voting for? This is not about telling anyone how to vote. It is about asking residents to think before they vote. We should know the candidates, hear their plans, challenge their claims and compare their commitments. If candidates want our votes, they should come and speak to us. Our community deserves representation that has to earn our confidence. So, where are our candidates? DR ANTHONY UMETOR, Oakdale

Glo in God, nie mense Ek lees gedurig van ontevrede mense. My mening: ons leef soos in die tyd van die Rigters in die Bybel. Elkeen doen wat reg is in sy eie oë. As ons weer Jesus ons ware Koning maak, sal dinge regkom. Ons sal weer God se stem duidelik hoor. Ons sal 'n regering hê wat vir almal omgee en luister na ons klagtes. Komaan mense, julle wat Koning Jesus ken maak op 4 November op die regte plek jul kruisie. Moenie staatmaak op mense se beloftes nie. HELENE KRUGER, Parow-Noord

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The five teams will bring together talented young archers from across the Western Cape, representing learners from Grades 4 to 12. “These provincial teams are a reflection of the growing interest and development of archery

among school-going children throughout the province,” says Donnae J Strydom, provincial coordinator of AGA-WC. “For many of these young athletes, representing the Western Cape at a national-level event is an exciting achievement

Western Cape provincial teams to compete at the upcoming African Genesis Archery SA Tournament in Jeffreys Bay.

and an opportunity to compete alongside some of the country's finest young archers.”

DEVELOPING YOUNG TALENT AGA-WC is committed to developing archery at grassroots and school level and creating opportunities for young athletes to grow in confidence, discipline and sporting excellence. The five provincial teams represent archers from different schools, clubs and communities across the Western Cape. “Their participation demonstrates the diversity and strength of the province's developing archery talent. From the youngest Grade 4 archers taking their first steps into competitive provincial sport to the Grade 12 athletes who have developed years of experience, each archer has earned the opportunity to wear the Western Cape colours and represent their province with pride,” she says. MORE THAN JUST A SPORT Archery requires concentration, patience, discipline, consistency and mental strength. It teaches young athletes to set goals, manage pressure and continually strive to improve their performance. AGA-WC believes that participation in events such as the African Genesis Archery SA Tournament provides young people with valuable life skills that extend far beyond the

FIVE WESTERN CAPE ARCHERY TEAMS SET FOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

shooting line. “The organisation is particularly proud of the sportsmanship, camaraderie and respect demonstrated by its archers, coaches, coordinators and families. As the teams travel to Jeffreys Bay, AGA-WC wishes every archer the very best for the tournament. “The teams will not only compete for individual achievement but will proudly carry the Western Cape name and colours, representing their schools, clubs, families and province.” The sports organisation extended its appreciation to the parents, schools, coaches, and supporters who continue to invest their time and energy in the development of the athletes. “Their support plays an important role in creating opportunities for the next generation of Western Cape archers. We encourage all five teams to enjoy the experience, compete with confidence and remember that every arrow is an opportunity to do their best. Most importantly, enjoy the journey and celebrate the privilege of being selected to represent your province.”

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Cape Town ultramarathon athlete is planning on running 120 km later this month to honour and celebrate the 120-year existence of the Celtic Harriers Running Club, the fifth-oldest running club in the Western Cape. The 120 km Commemorative Run on Saturday 26 September will see athlete and Celtic Harrier member Denver van der Bergh complete a loop, running from Claremont to Muizenberg, Simon’s Town, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, Sea Point, before returning to the organisation’s clubhouse in Imam Haron Road, Claremont. Van der Bergh, a recovering drug addict who has embraced running over the years, will set off at 03:00 sharp. TygerBurger reported on Van der Bergh’s battle with addiction, his rehabilitation at the Ramot Treatment Centre for Substance Abuse in Parow, and how he overcame this addiction and developed a love for running. The newspaper also reported on his run from Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal last year where he competed in the Comrades Marathon. Van der Bergh, founder of the non-profit organisation Serenity Strides Foundation, also plans to run from Cape Town to Cairo in 2028. His upcoming run around Table Mountain, he explained, is not just to honour the club, but also to raise funds for a fellow

“Celtic Harriers believed in me from the beginning and supported me ...”

- Denver van der Bergh club member living with cancer. Members and supporters can join for any distance along the route, all proceeds going to the member, he said. To this end Van der Bergh will also run in a purple Speedo, to raise awareness of cancer, along with his famous green-and-white Celtic vest. HISTORY The Celtic Harriers Running Club, founded in 1906 by a group of young Irish immigrants, with the passing years has created a community where beginners, walkers, social runners, elite athletes and master athletes can all find encouragement and belonging, said Van der Bergh. He said this legacy is closely connected to some of South Africa’s most important road races. “It’s Celtic 35 Mile Road Race evolved into the Two Oceans Marathon. After the first two Celtic races in 1970 and 1971, the event became an official club race, and the name ‘Two Oceans Marathon’ was adopted for the 1972 edition. “Celtic Harriers also organised the first version of the Cape Town Marathon as a club event in 1994. The modern race later developed into the internationally recognised Cape Town Marathon, which became Africa’s first

World Athletics Gold Label marathon in 2017.” The club also has a strong association with the Peninsula Marathon, which began in 1964 as a training run for the Comrades Marathon, as well as the Don Lock Memorial Race, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. ACHIEVEMENT Van der Bergh said Celtic Harriers’ greatest achievement, however, is its impact on ordinary people. “It’s Couch to 10 km programme helps people take their first step into running and gives them the confidence to rise above their circumstances. The club supports its members through weekly runs, trail groups, training programmes, races, fundraising initiatives and a strong culture of community service.” Van der Bergh said his personal story formed part of this wider Celtic story, although it is not the main story. “I am a recovering addict who reached rock bottom and managed to rebuild my life through recovery, running and community support. Celtic Harriers believed in me from the beginning and supported me during my run from Cape Town to Durban.” Glenn Muller, vice-chair of the

Denver van der Bergh

Two Oceans Marathon board, and former Celtic Harrier Club secretary, said Van der Bergh is an incredible athlete, someone with the right mentality who is also a voice for those who are

voiceless. “He did an incredible run from Cape Town to KZN and the next day ran the Comrades just to raise funds for Ramot,” Muller said.

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