Eveningpatrol yieldsresults
The Table View Community Policing Forum (CPF) conducted a successful evening patrol on Saturday 28 June with members gathering at Pick n Pay, Sandown at 20:30.
The operation included the police, 10 CPF and Community in Blue (CIB) volunteers, and the Atlantic Seaboard Armed Response (Asar) support team Despite the cold volunteers carried out a thorough and coordinated patrol across several areas
In Parklands West, a suspect was arrested for possession of marijuana, and a separate bag containing tik was recovered during a routine foot patrol The team also stopped at the scene of a motorvehicle accident on Malibongwe Drive to assist those involved
A swift response to a public disturbance near Marine Circle helped defuse a physical altercation outside the sports bar “He’s Not Here” Additionally, patrol members aided an intoxicated individual showing signs of distress, on the suspicion that his drink may have been spiked The situation was escalated for appropriate care
The CPF extended his sincere thanks to all who participated in the patrol and continue to contribute to safer communities
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A THOROUGH, COORDINATED PATROL LEADS TO AN ARREST FOR POSSESSION.
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This is not the first time the Table View and Milnerton areas have been hit hard by flooding Over the past few years residents have reported repeated issues with water pooling along key routes such as Blaauwberg Road, Gie Road and parts of Koeberg Road during winter rains In 2022 and 2023 flash floods in the same neighbourhoods resulted in several properties being damaged and traffic brought to a standstill for hours
“These areas are particularly vulnerable due to their proximity to canals, low-lying topography and the sheer density of urban run-off,” a local community representative pointed out
Efforts have been made in recent years to improve stormwater infrastructure, but high-intensity rains continue to test the system’s capacity Lisa van Rooyen, Table View resident, said: “Water started coming through our garage around 04:00 and within an hour the entire ground floor was soaked This is the third winter in a row we’ve had to lift furniture off the floor It’s exhausting!”
Trevor Michaels, a Milnerton Ridge homeowner, said: “Our street turned into a river overnight The stormwater drains were completely overwhelmed I had to use buckets to stop water from getting into the lounge ”
Priya Naidoo, a small-business owner in Table View, related: “I run a boutique in Blaauwberg Road and the water came in under the door Stock was damaged and we had to close for two days to dry out and clean up ” Mark Jacobs, who lives near Milnerton
. Join the crowd for the Goodwood Fashion and Thrift Bargains Market on from 09:00 to 13:20 at the Goodwood Sports Club (corner of Milton and Alice Streets). Come shop and save big on fashion and home décor without the frills. Drop your pre-loved items in the Garment Donation Bin at the entrance and help someone in need Don’t miss this stylish Saturday For more info, email thegoodwoodmarket@ gmail.com or WhatsApp 064 529 8020
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. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market will be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 8:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore . In an effort to raise funds for a young blind woman dealing with the challenges of multi-sclerosis, radio presenter Bonita Blankenberg will be joining other friends for a music concert Bonita and Friends will take place at Heroes Live Brackenfell at the Capegate Decor Centre at 14:00 Doors open at 12:00 tickets range between R100 and R140 and is available at itickets co.za
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. Join the indoor winter market, hosted by the Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre on from 09:00 to 15:00 for a vibrant day of warmth, community and unique finds. Contact Jean on 083 356 0001 or Rosabelle on 081 497 4044 with enquiries.
SUNDAY13JULY
. Join acclaimed organist and pianist Winand Grundling for a captivating evening of music, joined by two outstanding international artists currently residing in Panorama: John Rojas (oboe) and Maria Elizabeth Bezuidenhout (piano, voice, composition) at the Dutch Reformed Church Stellenbosch-Welgelegen, 6 Buitekring Road, Dalsig, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R150 at the door (cash or card)
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms vind by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) van 9:30 vir 10:00 plaas. Die spreker is Leon Kluge met die tema "A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller". ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek word aangebied. Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY18JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committee and dress code: Embrace the beauty of Summer Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a Tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue Van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org
Lagoon, said when the lagoon overflows “it overflows and there’s just nowhere for the water to go Every year it’s the same It’s time for long-term solutions, not just sandbags ” Amelia Brandt from Table View said: “We understand the rains are heavy, but the infrastructure just can’t keep up Drains are blocked, roads are flooded and we’re left dealing with the mess again and again ”
The City urged vigilance and reporting Quintas emphasised that while flooding may appear sudden most incidents resolve relatively quickly once the rain subsides “Flooding of roads usually subsides within less than an hour after the rain has stopped, and our stormwater infrastructure has had the opportunity to deal with the large volumes of water ”
The City’s Transport Information Centre (TIC) was inundated with calls as residents reported flooded roads, blocked drains and minor mudslides across the metro Authorities were asking residents to help by reporting persistent flooding or blockages that do not clear once the rain stops
Residents can report issues via the following channels:
.Phone: 0800 65 64 63;
.Email: transport info@capetown gov za; .SMS: 31373 (please limit messages to 160 characters)
As the rain was expected to resume this week residents were urged to take safety precautions and avoid unnecessary travel Authorities were on high alert and would continue to provide updates as the situation evolved
FRIDAY8AUGUST
.The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
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. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 Stuur ‘n e-pos na Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl. com/ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers, who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1200 00 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August 2025, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee is R1700 00 Contact Reinette Brand on 021 945 2099 or bellville@sancawc.co.za to book.
The operation included the police,10 CPF and Community in Blue volunteers,and the Asar support team.
Some of the CPF and CIB members during the patrol
NewgearforlocalNHWpatrollers
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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Various neighbourhood watch groups expressed their gratitude last week when they took receipt of much needed security equipment donated to them by the local Ward councillor
The equipment was handed over by Miquette Temlett, councillor for Ward 5, to volunteers from the Bothasig, Zone 4, Edgemead and Richwood Neighbourhood Watch groups
The equipment include five cellphones per group, two-way radios, high-visibility gear, torches, first-aid kits, and other tools to enhance communication, visibility and patrol effectiveness
The donation is part of the ward allocation budget and amounts to R200 000 Temlett says the equipment is aimed at bolstering community led crime prevention
“I cannot overstate my appreciation for the tireless work these volunteers do to keep our streets safe They patrol in the dead of night, in all conditions, without payment or recognition
“This equipment is a small way for the City and I to say we see you, we value you, and we will support you,” says Temlett
The addition of cellphones is expected to significantly improve internal communication and emergency responsiveness, says Temlett
“This is more than an equipment handover, it is an investment in the selfless work of those who protect our communities day and night Our ward is safer because of them, and they deserve our full support,” says Temlett
The neighbourhood watch groups expressed their gratitude
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Graham Butler, chair of the Bothasig Neighbourhood Watch, is one of those who expressed his gratitude saying that as an organisation they are incredibly thankful to the City and their Ward councillor for making provisions within the ward budget, to assist them in their fight against crime
"Due to the nature of neighbourhood watches and what is required to effectively place a patroller 'on the road', we have very limited resources to achieving this Neighbourhood watches hold various fundraisers to mitigate these costs in order to assist our patrollers in their patrol requirements These gifts will greatly assist our members in staying warm and visible while out on patrol," he says Butler says the devices will greatly assist in maintaining the communications between patrollers while out on the road
"As our neighbourhood watches grow in members and patrollers, so does our need for new equipment, which is why this gesture is so beneficial We currently run at a minimum cost of R2 000 per new active patroller we put out onto the road; this only covers the basics of communication, personal identification, vehicular identification as well as a highvisibility vest, bearing in mind that there are replacement costs involved in these products too, as some of the older products reach end of life," Butler explains
The Richwood Neighbourhood Watch was also one of the groups who benefitted "As the chair, we are really appreciative of the equipment handed over from our ward councillor We are a very small
community with hardly any businesses who support us, so getting the equipment was a true blessing in disguise The equipment will really assist us in doing our voluntary service to the maximum Our community will also benefit from having a neighbourhood watch that is equipped to render a decent service
"I hope all Ward councillors will do the same for their respective accredited neighbourhood watch groups, as they all need the full support from their councillors," says RNW chair, Glenn Marais
Steve Maritz, chair of the Edgemead Neighbourhood Watch, also extended their heartfelt thanks to the councillor and City for the generous investment of R200
000 into the "safety and effectiveness" of Ward 5's neighbourhood watches He says the organisations received essential tools that will directly enhance their visibility, communication and responsiveness while patrolling the streets
"This donation is more than just equipment, it is a recognition of the selfless hours our volunteers dedicate, rain or shine, to helping keep our community safe Year to date the Edgemead Neighbourhood Watch has patrolled for approximately 9 000 hours, and this equipment will assist us tremendously Thank you for supporting us, and walking this journey with us Together, we are stronger, and our community is safer," says Maritz
From left are Johan Beukes (Zone 4 Neighbourhood Watch chair),Steve Maritz (Edgemead Neighbourhood Watch chair),Miquette Temlett (Ward councillor),Graham Butler (Bothasig Neighbourhood Watch chair) and Justin Christensen (Richwood Neighbourhood Watch operations coordinator,on behalf of Glenn Marais,chair)
Safetytips forchildren
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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Cape Town’s Metro Police are reminding parents and children to prioritise safety – both at home and when out and about –this school holiday “Based on the principles of community policing,” said metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons, “the department continues to engage in social responsibility initiatives aimed at empowering children and raising awareness about their rights and how to protect themselves ” Here are some practical safety tips the metro police are sharing to help keep children safe during the holidays:
TIPSFORCHILDREN
. Always tell your parents or a trusted adult where you’re going and who you'll be with
. Walk in a group to and from school or other outings
. Say no and run if a stranger offers you a lift or tries to follow you
. Avoid going anywhere with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable
. Don’t go to the shop alone or wander off without telling an adult
. If someone follows you on foot or by car, change direction, run, and find help
. Memorise your full name, your parents’ names, your home address and phone number
. Always share if something or someone makes you feel scared, sad or uncomfortable
. Understand the difference between a good secret (such
HOW CHILDREN CAN ENSURE THEY STAY SAFE THESE HOLIDAYS
as a surprise party) and a bad secret that makes you uneasy
. Use the buddy system, never walk or play alone
. If in danger scream “No!”, run and tell a safe adult what happened
. Stay at least three armlengths away from strangers and their cars If grabbed, fight back, kick, scream, bite, anything to break free and get attention
. Keep doors and windows locked when home alone
. Never open the door unless your parents have told you someone is coming
. Don’t tell strangers on the phone that you’re alone Say your parent is busy and offer to take a message
TIPSFORPARENTS
. Make sure your child knows their full name, age, address, and contact number
. Teach them how to reach you, another relative, or the police in an emergency
. When they’re home alone, advise them to never reveal they’re alone, whether in person or on the phone
. Teach them to avoid conversations with strangers at the door and to inform visitors to come back later
. Remind them to hang up immediately on suspicious phone calls “Our goal is to help children understand how to stay safe ” said Solomons
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Holiday programme brings smiles
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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
While winter in Cape Town often brings gloomy skies and chilly days, the City’s library and recreation and parks departments are turning the season into one of learning, laughter and lively activity through their annual winter school holiday programme
“This holiday is often not seen as fun, because it tends to be cold and wet Our departments have it covered and many of the programmes are indoors In addition, there are hundreds of activities guaranteed to chase the winter blues away,” said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
Across the metro, libraries and recreational facilities are rolling out a jam-packed line-up designed to keep children mentally and physically active all in a safe and stimulating environment
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"The City’s libraries will once again be transformed into hubs of creativity and curiosity Alongside indoor board-game corners, chess tournaments and colourful arts and crafts stations, this year brings fresh, hands-on experiences to the mix Young minds can learn to draw anime with local illustrators, explore basic coding by building simple games, and get up close with dazzling experiments in pop-up science labs hosted by the Mobile Science Centre Storytelling sessions also double as awareness talks, offering life lessons in a fun,
imaginative format," says Higham Meanwhile, the City’s recreation and parks department will host hundreds of activities aimed at helping children develop vital social skills From gaming tournaments and dance-offs to sports and teamwork challenges, the goal is to encourage leadership, communication and problemsolving in a dynamic, engaging way
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“The programmes also provide a safe space for children to participate in social activities and enhance their cultural awareness,” added Higham “It’s more than just keeping children busy our staff put a lot of time and effort into the holiday calendar I want to encourage parents and guardians to send their children, as it’s an opportunity to help them continue learning in a fun way ”
Each library and recreational facility offers its own tailor-made schedule One such example is Goodwood Library, which has pulled out all the stops to host an exciting programme for local youngsters from 10:00 to 12:30 on selected days throughout the holidays Goodwood LIBRARYHOLIDAYPROGRAMME: .30 June – Games; . 2 July – Arts and Crafts; . 4 July – Chess Tournament; . 7 July – Games; . 9 July – Entrepreneur's Day; . 11 July – K9 Dog Show; . 14 July – Games; . 16 July – Arts and Crafts; . 18 July – Coding Tournament For more information, contact Goodwood Library on 021 444 7330 or 064 548 6532, or visit their Facebook page . To find out what’s happening in your area, visit your nearest library or recreation centre, or go to www capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes
Report missing manholes to City
With winter upon us, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation directorate is urging residents to help prevent sewer overflows by reporting missing or damaged manhole covers These covers are a vital part of the sewer infrastructure and help keep the system functioning properly
Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk Open drains allow rainwater to enter the sewer system, especially during heavy rains, and contribute to overflows
Rain water should flow into the stormwater network, not the sewer system Illegal stormwaterto-sewer connections and the dumping of foreign objects into the sewer network further worsen the problem by blocking pipes
The result is overflowing sewers, damaged infrastructure such as pump stations and sewer collapses
Open manholes also pose a serious safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when filled with rainwater, and are not easily visible
Each year, the City spends millions of rand to replace missing manhole covers across the metro A pilot project testing lockable manhole covers has been implemented to determine if stronger locking mechanisms can reduce theft and vandalism
"The Directorate has spent about R2,4 million on replacing 2
824 sewer drain manhole covers across Cape Town between July 2024 and May 2025 This figure has decreased compared to the 4 468 manhole covers reported missing or stolen in the 2023-'24 financial year
"This is a preventable issue that requires everyone’s help By reporting missing or damaged covers, residents can help us protect our sewer infrastructure and prevent costly and dangerous overflows," said the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien
HOWRESIDENTSCANHELP
Do not remove or tamper with sewer drain covers
Only authorised City staff may
open drains for maintenance work
If you see a missing or broken cover, report it immediately via the City’s official service channels
Residents are encouraged to report incidences of theft and vandalism to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 or by dialling 107 from a landline
If your confidential information leads to a successful arrest or recovery of City property, you may be eligible for a reward of up to R5 000 . Report online at www capetown. gov.za/servicerequests; via email to water@capetown.gov.za; SMS 31373 (max. 160 characters. Standard rates apply), call 0860 103 089, or visit a City walk-in centre.
A damaged manhole cover
Each library and recreational facility offers its own tailor-made schedule
Novus Media launches news platforms
Novus Media officially launches NovaNews.co.za this week,a comprehensive national news platform featuring contributions from 21 community newspaper editorial teams across South Africa.The digital news hub delivers trusted,in-depth journalism nationwide in both English and Afrikaans,all without paywalls or hidden fees.
The new platform offers users easy access through any web browser, with the option to add an icon to their mobile homepage for instant access to breaking news, community updates, and national and international coverage What makes this platform unique is the hyperlocal content from 21 Novus Media community titles distributed across the Western Cape, Boland, Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape TygerBurger Paarl Post Bloemnuus and PE Express are among these publications.
COMMUNITY VOICE
The community newspaper websites will maintain their commitment to giving a voice to local communities whilst reaching significantly larger audiences with expanded news coverage
“NovaNews.co za is a one-stop
destination for trusted journalism, covering everything from breaking news and hyper local community stories to school updates and sporting events. The platform emphasises its commitment to delivering authentic reliable news that ma ers on both local and national levels,” said Esme Smit, general manager of Novus Media.
“We’re providing news you can rely on—news that is not fake, news that ma ers, close to home and diverse true to our rainbow nation and culture,” said Smit.
Lise Beyers, national digital news editor for Novus Media said she is extremely excited about the launch of this groundbreaking new media platform.
“The unique community voices of our diverse country have for far too long been unheard. There are so many stories which lie hidden in our communities and now NovaNews will give these stories a unique platform, together with keeping our nationwide readers informed about major national and international news. ”
“This groundbreaking digital platform uniquely brings together Novus Media’s community newspapers from across South Africa, creating an unprecedented
media ecosystem that preserves the authentic voice of local communities while seamlessly integrating national and international news coverage delivering both hyperlocal storytelling and global perspective to significantly expanded audiences in a way no other digital media site has achieved.
LAUNCH COMPETITIONS
To celebrate the launch, Novus Media is running two exciting competitions for users who subscribe to the NovaNews newsle er and follow NovaNews on Facebook
In the Search for the Star competition, participants stand to win one of five R4 000 Pick n Pay vouchers or a luxurious twonight stay for two people at The Boardwalk Hotel in Gqeberha valid for six months. Travel costs are for the winner’s own expense
In the “Nou waa is that star competition, several stars will be hidden in reports on the novanews. co za home page If you find a star, click on it and a form will pop up to enable you to subscribe to the NovaNews newsle er Then follow NovaNews on Facebook
The competitions will run
for two weeks across the main NovaNews site
DIGITAL INNOVATION
The launch represents Novus Media’s commitment to accessible digital journalism through innovative user experience design. The platform allows readers to access trusted news content instantly through their web browsers, with intuitive navigation that seamlessly connects
hyperlocal community stories with national and international coverage With fake news increasingly challenging media credibility, novanews.co za emphasises its dedication to factual, verified reporting that communities can depend upon. . The platform is now live at novanews.co.za, with competition details available on the website and associated social media channels.
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Plaaslike weldoener is verlede week verras met 'n broodnodige skenking vir haar liefdadigheidsprojek,toe sy die Lift Klub-span by Radio Tygerberg 104FM vir 'n onderhoud ontmoet het Mike Potgieter en Rouchelle Liedemann, aanbieders, het Kayla Veer, 'n gr 11-leerder van die Hoërskool DF Malan en WP-netbalspeler, met dié skenking verras Kayla samel tans tweedehandse netbalskoene vir minderbevoorregte spelers in Sy speel reeds die afgelope vier jaar in die WP-span en het opgelet dat wanneer hulle aan toernooie deelneem, daar dikwels spelers van ander streke is wat uitstekend netbal speel, maar stukkende skoene of sommer doodgewone tekkies aan het Sy het besef sy is bevoorreg om jaarliks nuwe netbaltekkies te kry en het gevoel sy wil hierdie spelers help om hul volle potensiaal te bereik deur hulle van netbaltekkies te voorsien Kayla het 'n veldtog begin waarin sy tweedehandse netbaltekkies, wat nog in 'n baie goeie toestand is, bymekaarmaak Die Lift Klub-span het hiervan te hore gekom en met hul vriende by Olympic SA gesels oor 'n moontlike borgskap Sy is verlede Donderdag na die
SAMEL TEKKIES VIR SPELERS IN WAT NIE HET NIE
radiostasie se ateljee genooi om oor haar projek met die luisteraars te praat Sy was nog onbewus van die skenking Dis eers toe Rouchelle 'n skoendoos met netbalskoene uitgehaal, dat sy besef wat aan die gebeur is Daarna is nog nog twee dose aan haar oorhandig Kayla was oorstelp van vreugde, maar steeds was dit
Mike het 'n oproep gemaak terwyl hulle op lug was en daar is bevestig dat Olympic SA nog sewe pare netbaltekkies skenkdus altesaam 10 pare netbaltekkies
Danksy die radiostasie en Olympic SA, het Kayla nou 10 pare skoene om uit te deel wanneer sy later in die skoolvakansie in Riversdal aan 'n netbaltoernooi deelneem
"Ek het sommer hoop vir die toekoms as ek sien hoe jongmense soos Kayla optree en hoe hulle vir ander omgee,” het
Real Brêkfis-span verwelkom reptiele in die ateljee
Die Radio Tygerberg se Real Brêkfis-span se senuwees is verlede week behoorlik getoets toe Bjorn Unger van Reptile Garden by die ateljee kom kuier het met 'n paar van sy glibberige “troeteldiere” Francois Boyce, aanbieder, het slangpa gespeel met 'n klein Kaliforniëkoningslang, terwyl Charl Havenga, nuusleser, kalm en professioneel gebly het met 'n reuse-luislang om sy lyf gedraai tydens die nuusbulletin om 07:30 Die 20 kg-luislang het ná 'n rukkie ewe rustig oor die lessenaar in Boyce se rigting begin seil “Daar was 'n oomblik wat ek gedink het, hier kom 'n ding, want ek sit met die koningslang in my hand en net voor dit het Bjorn vertel dat 'n mens nie verskillende slange bymekaar sit nie, want hulle kan mekaar as kos beskou - en hier kom die luislang nou vir my Maar wat 'n ervaring,” vertel Boyce Benescke Janse van Rensburg, medeaanbieder, het vertel sy het gedink sy is heel gemaklik met die reptiele “Ek het omtrent gegril vir die veldlikkewaan en ek het ook nie besef hoe
groot die slang se kop is nie Dis 'n ander gevoel as die dier hier reg in jou ruimte is "Ek glo wel die luisteraars het dit baie vermaaklik gevind om te hoor dat ons effe gespanne was en daar 'n paar benoude gilletjies uitgeglip het Die besoek van Reptile Garden was om vir ouers nog 'n voorstel te gee van hoe om hul kinders in die skoolvakansie besig te hou As jy dapper genoeg is, gaan loer gerus in by Reptile Garden by Stodels Garden Centre in Bellville,” sê Janse van Rensburg
Die reptielvertoonpark met meer as 36 spesies – van inheems tot eksoties – is in 'n veilige, skoon en goed versorgde omgewing Dit is die ideale plek vir die hele gesin om te besoek Bjorn Unger en sy span help ook graag nuwe én bestaande reptieleienaars met kennis, ondersteuning en het ook 'n winkel vol reptiele, kos en toebehore Die toegangsfooi is R50 per persoon en kinders onder drie jaar kan die park gratis besoek
Die Real Brêkfis-span se program word daagliks van 06:00 tot 09:00 gedurende die week uitgesaai
Board game connects the world
Gaming newbies and enthusiasts gathered at the Blaauwberg Hotel in Bloubergstrand to partake in the global Catan – Connect the World event on Saturday 28 June
About 60 of South Africa’s most enthusiastic players braved the cold to attend the local leg As part of the global event to play Catan simultaneously, representatives experienced the excitement of playing at the same time as people from 35 nations around the globe Catan (formerly known as The Settlers of Catan) is a popular strategy board game designed by Klaus Teuber and first published in 1995 in Germany It has since become one of the most widely played and influential modern board games in the world
On an extended board made especially for the occasion players had 30 seconds to make lightning-fast decisions Everyone enjoyed game master and current South African champion Jacques van Zyl’s commentary as he carried the afternoon forward It was at the end of the 34th round that Theo Nel reached sweet victory with 18 points Lisa-Marie Bodington took second place and Brett Andersen third place Andersen was South Africa’s reigning Catan champion and represented the county at the world championships in Malta in 2022 A legend in the board gaming scene, it was exciting for participants to play against him There were people of all ages playing, the youngest a 10-year-old girl and the
oldest person in their 50s Proof that board games are fun for all generations Stefan Roets, spokesperson for Solarpop, the event organisers, said: “Catan is one of those games that is easy to explain and play but hard to master, so you can always challenge yourself It’s always a different game every time you play, because people have different styles of approaching things There is that thrilling unknown factor; it’s the same game but it never plays out the same way ” Rooted in curiosity and adventure, the board game Catan is all about harvesting, negotiating and growing fledgling settlements into thriving communities Catan’s deep story is rooted in values, history, mystery and adventure
Charl Havenga het die nuus gelees met die luislang om hom gedraai
Van links is Rouchelle Liedemann,Kayla Veer,haar pa,Morné Veer,en Mike Potgieter
Cape Town’s most enthusiastic board gamers joined players from 35 countries for a worldwide Catan experience
Ditchingschoolbagforacause
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KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Milnerton Primary School was a hive of excitement and creativity last week as learners ditched their usual backpacks for a colourful array of unusual carriers, from pillow cases and shopping trolleys to pots, baskets and toolboxes for the school’s much-loved “Anything But a Bag” Day
This spirited event marked the grand finale of a successful fundraising campaign in support of Home of Hope, a local non-profit organisation that supports vulnerable children Learners were encouraged to bring R10 or more to take part in the initiative, and the results were nothing short of extraordinary Thanks to the generosity of Milnerton Primary’s families, the school raised an impressive R24 000, doubling the total collected in previous years
The campaign was led by Carla Dukas, Milnerton Primary’s Head of Charity, whose enthusiasm and dedication helped rally the school community
“We wanted to make giving back fun and accessible,” she said
“The learners embraced the challenge with such heart; every trolley, cooler box and kitchen pot that came through the gates today was a symbol of their generosity ”
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The school grounds were filled with laughter and amazement as learners proudly displayed their out-of-the-box creations Teachers, too, joined in on the fun, turning the morning into a joyful celebration of imagination and empathy
A special moment unfolded when Home
of Hope CEO Eleanor Brook and colleague Kayla visited the school to accept the donation in person Touched by the effort and care behind the event, Brook expressed heartfelt thanks: “It’s incredibly moving to see young children and their families giving so generously This support helps us continue our mission to
MELKBOS HOCKEY BOYS LEND A PAW AT FALLEN ANGELS
SCHOOLS DONATE TO FURRY FRIENDS
“Paws up for West Riding Primary!,” Cheryl Lyn said “Thank you to the staff and students for your heartwarming donation of food,blankets, treats and cash. Your kindness is changing lives ”
Cheryl Lyn’d Rescue Organisation recently received two heartwarming donations that left tails wagging and spirits soaring.
The staff of Table View High School generously donated a large supply of dog and cat food,earning heartfelt thanks from the organisation’s founder,Cheryl Lyn,who praised them as“absolute rock stars”for their continued support of animal welfare.Meanwhile,the staff and students of West Riding Primary School went above and beyond with a thoughtful contribution of pet food,cosy blankets, treats and a generous cash donation
“We’re totally blown away by your kindness,”said Cheryl “These donations make a real difference in the lives of our furkids ”
protect and empower vulnerable children in our care
“Anything But a Bag” Day has grown into more than just a quirky dress-up occasion It’s become a beloved Milnerton Primary tradition that reflects the school’s core values of compassion, creativity and community
Fallen Angels Pet Rescue extended heartfelt thanks to the Melkbosstrand High School 1st team hockey boys,who visited the farm as part of a community project “These amazing kids arrived ready to work and brought along wonderful donations of food and blankets,”said a representative of Fallen Angels “Despite the rainy conditions they gave it their all; and for that we are truly grateful ”Special appreciation was also given to coaches Gerhard le Roux and Petro Pienaar,along with Rache Dahl from the SGB,for organising the visit “We hope to welcome them back in the summer term for some sunshine,dog walks and more tail wags!”
Milnerton Primary learners got creative for a cause during their beloved“Anything But a Bag”Day,raising
DIE STAD KAAPSTAD SE
GOEDGEKEURDE BEGROTING
VIR 2025/26, DIE GOEDGEKEURDE HERSIENING VAN DIE GEÏNTEGREERDE
ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN GOEDGEKEURDE
WYSIGINGS VIR 2025/26 AAN
DIE GOP VIR 2022-2027, WAT VERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITE SE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGE OMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000; die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur Wet 56 van 2003, en die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting, Wet 6 van 2004, dat die Stad se goedgekeurde hersiening van die geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan (GOP) goedgekeurde wysigings aan die GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26) waaronder veranderinge aan die korporatiewe en munisipale entiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88, wat toepaslike kernprestasieaanwysers en prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en die goedgekeurde begroting vir 2025/26 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit) ter inligting by alle munisipale biblioteke en subraadskantore beskikbaar sal wees
Die dokumente is beskikbaar op die webwerf by www capetown gov za/budget. Die volgende tabel bevat ’n lys plekke waar die goedgekeurde GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26) en begroting ter inligting beskikbaar sal wees:
Subraadkantore Klik op web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/ subcouncilmanagers
Alle biblioteke Klik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries
Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard, Kaapstad Suid-Skiereiland Munisipale kantore, h.v Hoof- en Victoriaweg, Plumstead LW: Inligting wat hier voorsien word, is n uittreksel uit die goedgekeurde boek van tariewe, 2025/26 Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2025/26 word met 15% BTW bereken
1 EIENDOMSBELASTING (weergegee as koers in die rand): Die koers in die rand word met die munisipale waardasie van die eiendom vermenigvuldig om die jaarlikse belastingaanslag te bereken onderworpe aan die vrystellings verlagings en kortings waarvoor die beleid oor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak, en het ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW
1 25 Met betrekking tot eienaars van residensiële eiendom wat van pensioene afhanklik is moet die aansoeker minstens 60 jaar oud wees; of indien die eienaar gedurende die jaar 60 word, sal die korting op ‘n pro rata basis toegestaan word vanaf die datum waarop die aansoeker 60 geword het;
1 26 Die Stad het ’n verlaging van R435 000,00 (Vier honderd vyf en dertig duisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal wees op eienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as n primêre woonplek gebruik word en n markwaarde van minder as R7 000 001,00 (Sewe miljoen en een rand) het
2 VERBRUIKSTARIEWE EN -HEFFINGS
Water, sanitasie, elektrisiteit en vasteafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas.
2.1 WATER EN SANITASIE
Vyf tariefvlakke word vir die boekjaar 2025/26 aanbeveel. Die goedgekeurde tariewe strook met die geskatte verbruiksvlakke Met die oog op 2025/26 is stappe gedoen om die tariefstruktuur te stabiliseer en toekomstige skokke en onsekerhede te absorbeer Hervormings aan strukturele tariewe om gebruikers billik en regverdig te hanteer sluit in: die
opwaartse aanpassing om die vaste basiese persentasie vir nie-huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers ’n aanpassing in die veranderlike
huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken Daarbenewens is tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 opwaarts aangepas om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig Die verandering in die tariefstruktuur beteken dat individuele kliënte se water- en sanitasierekeninge verskillend beïnvloed sal word. Die hooffaktore wat dié invloed sal bepaal, sluit in die huidige metergrootte die vlak van verbruik, en die waarde van die
Soortgelyke tendense sal in die tariewe op die onbeperkte waterslimvlak en die waterbeperkingstariewe op vlak 1, 2 en 3 ervaar word. Beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak sal egter hoër wees aangesien opwaartse aanpassings nodig was om te sorg dat ’n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word. Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband met die impak van wateraanvullingsplanne om sekerheid van watervoorsiening te bied opknappings en uitbreidings aan afvalwaterbehandelingsaanlegte die uitbreiding van water- en afvalwaterinfrastruktuur om met verstedeliking- en verdigtingsten-dense te strook, die versekering van basiese dienste vir informele nedersettings en arm huishoudings, die nakoming van voldoeningsvoorwaardes en besoedelingsbeheermaatreëls, watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe, die versekering van behoorlike batebestuur op gepaste vlakke (wat ’n bepaalde klem op die rioolnetwerk en rioolpompstasies insluit), stygings in bedryfskoste, die handhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme, en water- en sanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings- vermoë- vaardigheids- dienslewerings- en responsiwiteitsvlakke Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak word vir die uitstryking van tariefverhogings sodra die bykomende bedryfskoste vir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree Die goedgekeurde watertariewe op die waterslim- (onbeperkte) vlak vir 2025/26, wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking sal tree, verskyn hier onder:
1.5 Eiendomme wat deur ’n staatsinstelling besit en vir openbare dienste gebruik word
1.6 Diverse eiendomme
1.7 Onbeboude grond
1.8 Landbou-eiendomme
1.10 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n vroeëkindontwikkelingsfasiliteit
1.11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir jeugontwikkeling
1.12 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as huisvesting vir kwesbare persone
1.13 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir ’n tehuis vir bejaardes
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1.9 Openbare diensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belasting hef op die eerste 30% van die markwaarde soos op die waardasielys nie ) 0 001790
1.14 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en uitsluitlik gebruik vir amateursport
1.15
Eiendomme in besit van n instelling vir maatskaplike behuising of n ander leweringsagent wat by die reguleringsowerheid vir maatskaplike behuising ( SHRA ) geakkrediteer is, en wat vir maatskaplike behuising gebruik word
1.16 Eiendomme in besit van verenigings vir oorlogsveterane, en wat vir die welsyn van oorlogsveterane gebruik word
1.17 Eiendomme wat deur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir
1.18 Eiendomme wat deur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskap besit en vir aangewese godsdienstige doeleindes gebruik word
1.19 Eiendomme wat vir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word per toekenning
1.20 Begraafplase en krematoriums
1.21 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir diereskuilings
1.22 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n plaaslike gemeenskapsmuseum
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Huisvesting vir kwesbare
1.23 Natuurbewaringsgrond
1.24 Die bruto maandelikse huishoudelike inkomste en kortings vir die boekjaar 2025/26 ten opsigte van eienaars wat vir hulle bestaan op pensioen- of maatskaplike toelaes staatmaak, is soos in die tabel hier
LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraat water en sanitasie) kan die persentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egter nie vir die kategorie volledig huishoudelik nie.
Hooftrekke van wysigings vir water en sanitasie
Verbruikstariewe:
onderskeidelik huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken.
• Aanpassing in die veranderlike (volumetriese) tarief om voorsiening te maak vir die huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers.
• Opwaartse aanpassing in veranderlike (volumetriese) tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig
• Groter stygings in beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak om te sorg dat ’n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word
Diverse tariewe:
• Volle kosteverhaling vir tarief om toevoer by afsluitkraan te stop vertragings as gevolg van kwotasiemetodologie uit te skakel.
• ’n Boete van R5 000 sal gehef word waar peutery/inmenging met die stelsel wat die ongemagtigde afvloei van stormwater in die rioolstelsel veroorsaak. Ander:
tariefbeleid.
• Verandering in metergroottes wat van geval tot geval op grond van ladingsfaktore beoordeel sal word
• Vir kombinasiemeters sal slegs die groter meter vir die berekening van die vaste
2.2 ELEKTRISITEIT
DEURVOERTARIEWE
R/kVA 234.69 269.89
Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)
Deurvoerstelselgebruik, medium
Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoë spanning
Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energiesurplus Energie
kleinskaalse gekoppelde opwekking (SSEG)
Hooftrekke van wysigings
• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van R500 000 of minder kom in aanmerking vir die hulptarief
• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000 maar minder as R1 miljoen kom in aanmerking vir die huishoudelike tarief
• Alle ander residensiële kliënte sal die tuisgebruikertarief betaal tensy hulle voldoen aan die bykomende kriteria ingevolge die tariefbeleid om die hulptarief te ontvang
• Daar is geen verandering in die toekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie, buiten vir kliënte wat dit sal verbeur wanneer hulle na die huishoudelike of tuisgebruikertarief oorskuif.
• Alle tariewe is onderworpe aan ’n hervormingsprogram om tariefstrukture uiteindelik meer kosteweerspieëlend te maak. Dít is die eerste jaar van ’n multijaarproses Die werklike impak van tariefveranderinge sal dus van die
• ’n Aansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal vir dié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees.
• Beleggingsaansporingstariewe word gestaak. Die betrokke kliënte sal met ingang van 1 Julie 2025 na die toepaslike standaardtarief terugkeer
• n Bydrae van 24 08c/kWh tot eiendomsbelasting is ingesluit in die energiekoste vir Klein krag verbruiker 1 en Groot verbruikerkliënte totdat die nodige ondersteuningstelsels gereed en suksesvol getoets is
• Die Stad beplan om kontrakte met SSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aan te gaan om hulle surplusenergie by hulle te koop Hierdie kontrakte sal boekjare waarvoor die MTREF 2025/26 voorsiening maak. Die Stad Kaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteit wat met die voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan word, sal in ’n latere stadium geadverteer word.
Die tariewe hier onder berus op ’n gemiddelde styging van 7 2%, wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking sal tree
Securityrespondstofire underN1bridge
Ateam from a local private security armed response company responded to a scene under a bridge over the N1 recently where people were discovered burning copper
The incident took place on Monday evening 16 June under the Giel Basson Drive bridge crossing the highway
Officials from District Watch, who were out on patrol, noticed a significant amount of smoke coming from the area, a statement released by the company reads Upon closer inspection, they discovered a fire beneath the bridge, where four adults were in the process of burning copper, the statement continues
While awaiting emergency services, the officers requested that the individuals extinguish the fire, which they complied with The fire was successfully put out
The four stated that the
copper had been recovered from a building undergoing demolition The property owner was contacted, confirming that the copper was indeed from the demolition and that all was in order, the statement reads
Community meeting held to discuss safety issues
The Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch hosted a Q&A session last week regarding safety concerns The event was attended by 55 community members Prior to the session the neighbourhood watch held their annual general meeting where the executive committee was voted in The new committee are Casper Rossouw (chair), Deon Oosthuizen (vice-chair), Julian Wesson (treasurer) and Leone Pretorius (secretary) The session was also attended by role-players in the safety and security industry who were on the panel to answer some of the questions
The City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement and District Watch attended to the scene on the N1 where copper was burnt
The Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch hosted a Q&A session last week regarding safety concerns The event was attended by 55 community members
LEWENSKIEKIE
GO BOKKE! ’n TygerBurger-leser het hierdie foto van die groot trop Springbokke ’n paar weke gelede in die Kgalagadi Oorgrenspark geneem “Dit het my net weereens laat besef hoe pragtig die springbok is en hoekom dit ons nasionale rugbyspan se embleem is,”skryf sy.Die Springbokke het intussen Saterdag 28 Junie die Barbarian-span in die DHL Kaapstad Stadion geklop. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW
/ LETTERS
‘Shine’ ook in lewe, nie net by matriekbal
Matriekafskeidseisoen is met ons en as jy 'n ouer is van 'n matrikulant moet jy hare op jou tande het Of die vermoë hê om 'm plan te kan maak om geld in die hande te kry, want dis net geld, geld, geld en geld, watter kant toe jy jou ook al draai
Die klere kos geld, die fotograaf kos geld en daar moet vir "snacks" ook betaal word Ek hoor die ander dag by my vrou ons moet 'n tent en stoele huur; die vrou van die "backdrop" en tafelversierings is "uitgesort"
Shein en Temu het nie "lilac" pakke en Mr Suite Hire se materiaal is nie die regte een nie Ons sal by 'n plek moet uitkom waar hulle pakke sny 'n Ordentlike mannetjie van Asiese herkoms stap ons tegemoet Ek, wat altyd vir 'n mening gevra word waarna nooit geluister word nie, besluit om so 'n tree agter my vrou en laaitie te hou Toe hulle met die ordentlike mannetjie begin praat, plons ek neer in 'n gemaklike rusbank en luister na die gesprek
My vrou haal 'n stukkie "lilac"lappie uit haar handsak "Do you have this colour material?" vra sy "Of cause we have madam," antwoord hy "And how long will it take for the suite to be finished if we decide on you as the tailor?" vra my vrou "About 13 to 14 days, madam," antwoord hy Ek hou die hele petalje dop, want soos ek nou al deur hierdie hele proses geleer het, die "punchline" lê gewoonlik in die prys
"Ok thank you And what will it cost to make the suite for my son?" vra my vrou
"For you, only R5500," sê die ordentlike mannetjie
Ek wens ek het op daardie oomblik regop gestaan dat ek myself in die lang spieël oorkant my kon sien, want ek is seker ek het 'n "lilac"-skynsel gehad
In hierdie stadium is die seun nog pakloos, maar ons glo ons sal dit darem voor Oktober kry Maar hierdie hele petalje het
..GEEOUERSDIESELFDE HOEVEELHEIDAANDAG AANDIELEERDERSSE SKOOLWERKASWATHULLE RONDSKARRELOMSEKER TEMAAKASPOESTERTJIE SKITTERBYDIEBAL?
my aan die dink gesit oor die gekheid van matriekafskeide
Of eerder die druk waaronder ouers en veral leerders is om 'n "statement" te maak by die geselligheid Jaarliks word ons hier by die koerant oorval met mense wat uitsonderlike goed doen om aandag te trek by die matriekbal Matrikulante word afgelaai met helikopters en stootskrapers en met afleweringsvoertuie Die klere lyk asof dit nie onwelkom sal wees op die loopplanke van Parys en Milaan nie Nou wil ek vra of die skoolpunte ook so blink? Gee ouers dieselfde hoeveelheid aandag aan die leerders se skoolwerk as wat hulle rondskarrel om seker te maak Aspoestertjie skitter by die bal?
In Suid-Afrika is die realiteit dat werk so skaars is dat sou jy ook matriek verwerf, die kans skraal is dat jy ordentlike werk gaan kry Ek wil nie die glans van jongmense se gesellighede verdof nie, maar die gebed van my hart is dat ouers wat nou rondhardloop om hul kinders op te tof, ook agter hulle sal staan wanneer die eindeksamen kom Dra eetgoedjies aan en moedig aan, maar wees ook soms die "bad cop"-ouer wat sê jy kan nog meer doen
Dit sal vir my bitter hartseer wees as my seun met matriekafskeid-foto's in 'n "lilac"-pak spog, maar hy het nie toelating om verder te gaan studeer nie Dit sal nie 'n goeie refleksie op my as ouer wees nie, want al wil ek hê hy moet "shine" by sy matriekbal, asook in die lewe daarbuite -BRENDENRUITER
Goodwood roads crumble in rain
The City of Cape Town's appeal to residents to report potholes arrived as the winter rains set in, so Goodwoods' horrific state of roads worsened
Admittedly a small number of minor potholes were fixed - in a host of variations, but worse followed
The City embarked on angle grinding large areas around potholes, then disting out all the tar, etc within the cut area Depths ranged from 19 to 37 cm No cones were placed around the area, so motorists’ fate was sealed
However, in Vasco at an extremely busy
four-way stop, an area (1 7M x 1 2m) at one stop street has resulted in the gravel degenerating into two holes about 7mm deep
Motorists use the one half of the road to avoid the holes From all four sides! This has been ongoing for over a month These cut-out areas have continued, the latest in Murray Street, until 23 Junenotwithstanding the danger it poses like all others but damage to vehicles Winter madness, replica of township streets, or just residents' lot?
D. BEELDERS, Vasco
Home Affairs launch disappoints
Home Affairs Tygervalley Mall - I was so pleased to see the announcement for this government department to be located in a safe environment, close to where I live Unfortunately it is very disappointing Firstly, you can only apply for a passport online The form keeps hanging so you cancel it
and retry Still no details are displayed but it says it has been submitted Then you try to book an appointment There are no slots available, and the advice given is ‘‘get up at midnight and try then’’ They do not entertain walk-ins even though it is not busy Completely pointless
SANDRA KUZMA, Online submission
Why doesn’t Strandfontein have more neighbourhood watches?
It seems like people are resting on their laurels because the crime stats says that Strandfontein precinct does not have a crime problem but word on the street is different to the stats I have had several of my neighbours tell me that they have been mugged or robbed one even at gunpoint, so are the stats accurate?
Even if they are, this is actually besides the point since the muggings, robberies and burglaries are a reality for Villagers
My friend lives in Rondebosch and she was surprised to hear that Strandfontein does not have more neighbourhood watches
She said that where she lives, the
private security companies and neighbourhood watches work together
This should be a reality in our area too
I pay a fortune of private security and I frequently see some of their vans parking along Spine Road so why can they not patrol more and be another set of eyes and ears for the community like the residents in other more affluent areas have challenged them to do
There is so many vagabonds loitering around Strandfontein
Surely they report what they see to the narcotic forces in the area Why can't the forces for good do the same?
VIOLET, Strandfontein
Daadwerklike aksie gevra met infrastruktuur
Ek skryf hierdie brief as 'n ontstelde inwoner en motoris wat gereeld in en rondom die Blue Downs-omgewing moet ry Wat ek Vrydag, aan die einde van die maand, op Hindle-weg ervaar het, was niks minder as frustrerend en uitputtend nie Ek het meer as 'n uur in die verkeer vasgesit net om verby Blue Downs Corner-sentrum te kom en uiteindelik huis toe te gaan Dit is nie net ongerieflik nie; dit is onaanvaarbaar My vraag is eenvoudig: Hoekom word daar nie beter voorsiening gemaak vir die verkeer wat duidelik net gaan aanhou toeneem nie? Dit is mos geen geheim dat daar deesdae meer winkels en kitskosrestaurante in die area opgerig word nie Maar tog lyk dit asof infrastruktuur die laaste oorweging is Die paaie rondom die sentrum, veral Hindle-weg, is smal en oorvol, met min of geen ruimte vir bykomende vloei van verkeer nie Kan daar dan nie ten minste 'n ekstra ingang of uitgang by die sentrum oorweeg word nie?
Ek verstaan dat dit die einde van die maand was en dat winkels gewoonlik dan oorvol is, maar is dit nie juis 'n rede waarom daar beter beplanning moet wees nie? Ons kan mos nie elke maand dieselfde scenario herhaal sonder om iets daaraan te doen nie Dit is uitputtend om vir ure in verkeer vas te sit veral ná 'n lang werksdag Wat my verder bekommer, is die groter prentjie Met ontwikkeling soos die beplande GrandWest-sentrum wat binnekort kom, kan ons maar weet dat Jakes Gerwel-rylaan se verkeer nóg slegter gaan word Dit is nou al 'n nagmerrie om daar te ry My vraag aan ontwikkelaars en stadsbeplanners is eenvoudig: Word daar ooit aan verkeer gedink wanneer sulke projekte goedgekeur word? Of is dit maar net 'n geval van “bou nou, worry later”?
Ons is moeg daarvoor dat Kaapstad se ontwikkelings nie gepaard gaan met behoorlike infrastruktuurbeplanning nie Stad Kaapstad kan nie net ekonomiese groei nastreef sonder om te dink aan die impak op inwoners se daaglikse lewe nie Verkeer kan nie altyd net 'n “ons sal sien”-probleem wees nie dit vra proaktiewe, langtermyn oplossings
Ons vra dat die betrokke owerhede ernstig aandag gee aan die verkeersdruk in die Blue Downs-omgewing en dat daar dringend beplan word vir beter toegangsroetes, padverbreding en alternatiewe oplossings ALET, Eersterivier
BRIEWE
WAT DIE HART VAN VOL IS
GEREGISTREERDE VERPLEEGKUNDIGE
ADVERTENSIE – VAKANTE POS
Aansoeke vir hierdie betrekking word afgewag
Die aangewese kandidaat moet oor die volgende beskik:
* Goeie kennis van bejaardes en persone met gestremdhede se fisiese, psigiese en liggaamlike gesondheidstoestande en die benadering daarvan.
* Sterk leierseienskappe.
* Kennis en toepassing van geskeduleerde medikasie en kontrole daaroor
* Geregistreer by SARV as Professionele Verpleegkundige.
Die kandidaat sal verantwoordelik wees vir die volgende:
* Toepassing van en bestuur oor kwaliteit mediese dienste en versorging aan bejaardes en gestremde
PSYCHIC
Localfootballertells ofhistouroftheUS
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Alocal Edgemead football star recently returned from the United States of America where he competed in the 2025 Dallas Cup in Texas
Liam Solomons, a learner at Edgemead High School, represented Table View Football Club in the u-15 division during the tournament.
TygerBurger wrote about the young football player earlier this year, before the USA trip
Then, proud father William explained, his boy had been passionate about soccer from the age of 4, starting out by attending skills academies At age 9 years he began playing club soccer at Edgemead Football Club (FC), where he developed his skills and love for the sport, and after some time he played for several clubs before returning to Edgemead FC, where he continued to grow and excel
William said his son had a great experience in the USA
“The first week the boys were hosted by a soccer school in Austin, where they had access to amazing facilities – fields, gym, spa, recovery rooms, everything they needed They played three warm-up games, won two and drew one
“They then headed back to Dallas for the tournament, where they stayed with their home-stay families for the rest of the trip That part was a big highlight for Liam; he really connected with the family and made some awesome
Liam Solomons shortly before he left South Africa to go and compete in the US
Liam Solomons (centre) during one of the matches in the US