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Citysetsnew infrastructure record
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DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
CapeTown has smashed anational record, spending more than R12.2 billion on infrastructure in asingle financial year, butnot everyoneiscelebrating,with opposition questioning whether ratepayers cankeep shouldering the cost.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, last week Thursday announced the City’s capitalexpenditure tally of over R12.2 billionfor the 2025-'26financial year as being not only arecord infrastructure investment for Cape Town, but as aSouth African-record for acity in asingle year.
"The recordR12.24 billion capital investment in this past financial year demonstrates notonly to Capetonians –buttoSouth Africansright across the country –whatittakes to build for the future, to build aCity of Hope," said HillLewis in his address to council.
"Not aday goesbythatwedon’t read another heartbreaking reportofthe decay, neglectand collapse of public infrastructure in so many of our country’s other cities andtowns. We made avow that this would never happen to Cape Town.
“When we started this term of office, theCity could achieve no more than R6
City’s spend hailed as record, questioned by opposition.
billion investment in ayear, but now we have more than doubled that to over R12billion. Ifirmly believe thisisthe minimum required investment that Cape Town –and every other major metroin the country –should be making in basic infrastructure every year as agolden rule, growing annually to account for inflation and population growth.”
TheCity’s top three directorates for percentage of budget spent was Safetyand Security(99,85%),Finance (99,45%),and Urban Waste Management (98,37%) Of the directorates in the City’s "billion club" with major investment portfolios of highly complex projects, Energy spent 96,53% (R1,29 billion) of itsbudget, followed by Human Settlements (93,38% or R1,34 billion) and Water and Sanitation (92,1% or R4,47 billion).
Mayor Hill-Lewis said the City’s water and sanitation investment was bigger than the entire capital budget of most cities TOPAGE4
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SATURDAY5SEPTEMBER
. Visit the Cape Town Gemand Mineral Club'sopen dayfrom10:00 to 14:00at14a GoedeHoop Street, Bothasig. Entryisfree. Come and learnmoreabout thehobby of crystals,gems, and mineralspecimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Plentyofoff-road parking. Food available. Allwelcome,especially children
WEDNESDAY9SEPTEMBER
. Badisawillhostits 2026 Conferenceand Annual GeneralMeeting at DieBron, WillowbridgeMall. Under thetheme ‘FromPaper to Possibilities’,the eventwill bringtogether NGOs, business leaders, community organisations,volunteers and supportersfor aday of inspiration, networking and practical collaboration. TicketscostR150 at Quicket
THURSDAY10SEPTEMBER
. MitchellsPlain seniors will gatherfor amini sports dayon6 August, at PortlandsIndoor Centre, ahead of the Golden Games scheduled for10September Theevent is organisedbyMyrtleJack, chairlady of the MitchellsPlain OlderPeopleForum (MPOPF), and founder and chairlady of both God'sAngelsReaching OutOrganisationand the University of the 3rdAge (U3A) Seniors SkillsClubinMitchells Plain. Allseniors under theMPOPF umbrella areinvited to take part in the soccer.Ifyou wouldliketotakepartorsponsor the event,contactJackon061 0793534.
belang bestuur behoort te word —sonder politieke inmenging," het Zirk Gous, nasionale voorsitter van die Association for theMonitoring andAdvocacy of Government Pensions (AMAGP),gesê. Hy het so gesê op Donderdag 23 Julie op 'n vergaderingvan staatsdienspensioenarisse en -werknemers in die Wes-Kaap —die eerste van die AMAGP Wes-Kaap.
Dieeerste vergadering het alle verwagtinge oortref, sê Albin Bowler, wat op die vergadering verkies is as voorsitter van die provinsiale uitvoerende komitee vanAMAGPWes-Kaap.
REGSTREEKSUITGESAAI
Altesame 179 mensehet die vergadering by die NG kerk Stellenberg in Bellville bygewoon.Nog 132deelnemers het aanlyn ingeskakel by die vergadering, wat regstreeksuitgesaai is.
Dievergaderingisgehouom staatsdienswerknemers en -pensioenarisse in te lig oor die huidige stand van die Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) en die belangrikheid van onafhanklike toesig oor die fonds.
Dieeregastewas Adamus Stemmet, ere-president en eerste voorsitter van AMAGP, wat die organisasie se oorspronklike visie gevestig het, en Rob Moody, nasionalevoorsitter van die pensioenaris-tak van die VSA. Nog tweeledevan AMAGP se nasionale uitvoerende komitee het die vergadering
ing, en Ben Kellerman, verantwoordelikvir parlementêre skakeling.
UITDAGINGS
Tydens sy aanbieding het Gousdie uitdagings waarmee die GEPF tanste kampe het, uiteengesit. Hy het beklemtoon dat verantwoordbare bestuur, groter aanspreeklikheid en doeltreffende toesig die potensiaal het om beter opbrengste vir lede te verseker.
Hy het verder bevestig dat die GEPF nie op die rand van bankrotskap staan nie. Daar is egter aangevoer dat verbeterde bestuur en sterker oorsig daartoe kan bydra dat toekomstige pensioenverhogings gunstiger as bloot inflasiegekoppelde aanpassings kan wees 'n Belangrikehoogtepunt van die vergadering was die stigting van 'n Wes-Kaapseprovinsiale struktuur van AMAGP.
Ses lede het ingestem om die provinsiale organiseringskomitee te vormensal voortaan die belange van staatsdienswerknemers en –pensioenarisse in die Wes-Kaap verteenwoordig. Die nuwe Wes-Kaapse organiseringskomitee van AMAGP bestaan uit Eddie Hanekom, FritzLabuschagne, Albin Bowler, Quinton Dreyer,André du Toit en Henry Jones. Nuwelede is welkom om by die organiseringskomitee aan te sluit
. Kontak AlbinBowlerbyalbinbowler@gmail commet navrae of om aan te sluit
Melkbos‘sexslave provisionallywithd
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
The controversialcase against a Melkbosstrand coupleaccused of rape, kidnapping and human trafficking has been provisionally withdrawn in the Atlantis Magistrates' Court, withthe NationalProsecuting Authority(NPA) awaiting outstanding reports before deciding whetherto proceed.
The matter was withdrawnon Wednesday 30 July, almost twoyears after the couple was arrested on 31 October 2024.
NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila told TygerBurger on Tuesdaythatthe withdrawal does not necessarily mean the end of the case.
“Please note that the charges against the accused wereprovisionally withdrawn pendingoutstanding reports. The NPAwill decide whether to reinstate the charges after receiving and studyingthe reports,” Ntabazalila said
The couple, who have maintained their innocence throughout theproceedings, spent nine months in custody following theirarrest
Their attorney, Leon van der Merwe, director at Liddell Weeber &Van Der MerweAttorneys in Wynberg, saidoutside court that his clients were “reasonably relieved” by the withdrawal.
“My clients have maintained their innocence from the beginning,”hesaid. Vander Merwe described the withdrawal as an “expected outcome”.
The couple was not present in court when the matter was provisionally withdrawn. According to Vander Merwe, both are currently abroad forbusiness
THE CASE WAS WITHDRAWNON30JULY, ALMOST TWOYEARS AFTER THECOUPLEWAS ARRESTED
purposes, as they have businesses overseas.
NINEMONTHSINCUSTODY
The case dates backtoOctober2024, when the couple,thenaged38and 46, were arrested followinganinvestigation into allegations made by a26-year-old former employee.
The woman allegedthatshe hadbeen held and sexually exploited as a“sex slave” for severalmonths.
According to theoriginal investigation, the woman hadallegedly been offered an employmentcontract to work for the couple overseas. The Hawks said at the time thatshe was allegedly raped and sexually exploited after arriving.
Thearrests followed amultidisciplinary investigation involving the Hawks, the police's K9 Unit, Melkbosstrand police,the Department of Social Developmentand the Department of Health.
The Hawks previously said the woman had managed to escapeand report the alleged exploitation.
The couple disputed the allegationsand produced an employment contract which, according to their attorney, providedfor thecomplainant to receive R100 000 per month.The allegations remain unproven
CHILDRENSEPARATEDFROMPARENTS
The couple’s two young children were
Racismatrugbymatch
Ashadow was cast over theannual interschools derbybetween Fairmont High School in Durbanville and The Settlers High School in Bellville after analleged incident of racismduring arugby match on Saturday.
The schools haveappealedtotheirschool communities in similar statements to refrain fromsharing, commenting on, or spreadingunverified information about the incident.
The rugby match at Fairmont High School,which was part of the two schools' annual interschools derby, was stopped by the referee after aFairmont player allegedly called aplayerofThe Settlersthe "K-word".
In avideo on TikTok, it canbeheard that the referee called the coaches ofboth schoolsand stopped the match.
"I need both coaches. Iamnot going to toleratethis. Iamcalling this game off. I cannot be part of racism, guys," he said.
TREATEDWITHUTMOSTSERIOUSNESS
In her statement, Mari Schnehage, principal of Fairmont High School, addressed the school communities of both schools and said "the matter is being treated with the utmost seriousness and will be thoroughlyinvestigated in
accordance with theschool's policies, applicable legislation, anddue process"
"We respectfully appeal to all members of our school communities to refrain from sharing or commenting on unverified information, including content on social media,asthis may escalateanalready sensitivesituation andcompromise theintegrity of the investigation,"the statement read.
HELDLEGALLYLIABLE
"Please beaware that you can be held legally liable for anything posted on social media as per legislation.Wekindly ask for your patience and cooperation while the necessaryprocesses are followed.
"We remain committed to ensuring thatthe matter is addressedfairly, objectively, andinthe best interests of all learners involved. We thank youfor your understanding, support, andcommitment to maintainingthe values of respect, dignity, andsportsmanship that bothour schoolsuphold," the statement read.
Asimilarstatementwas alsoposted on thewebsite of TheSettlers High School by the principal, the school management teamand the School Governing Body. The incident is being investigated by the Western Cape Education Department.
Petrol station ‘drive-off’phenomenon up
Apetrol station in EersteRiver hasbeenthe target of two “drive-offs” in two months
Thelatest incidenttook placelastFridaymorning when the driver of awhiteSuzuki sedanspedaway without paying forfuel, leaving adesperatepump attendant giving chaseonfoot
According to staff the maledriver,with two femaleoccupants, pulleduptothe pumpsand requested R300 worth of fuel. Once the attendant steppedtowards the window to collectpaymentthe driver abruptlyacceleratedand sped off thefore-
court andontothe main road. Witnesses described thepumpattendant running after thefleeing vehicleinafutile attempttostopthe driver,but the carquicklydisappearedintotraffic.
“Ithappens in asplit second,”saidNashRazzak on behalfofthe filling station.“This is not an isolated event. Fuel stationsacrossthe region arefacing agrowing wave of non-paymentincidents.Wehave implementedpre-paymentpolicies.” Thematterhas been reportedtothe Kleinvlei police forinvestigation.
AGMheld
The Monte Vista and Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch held its annual general meeting (AGM) last week.
Deon Oosthuizen, vice-chair of the neighbourhood watch, said they were pleased withthe turnout in the community, but would like to see morepeople get involved in the community by attending these meetings andby joining the neighbourhood watch. "Those who liveinMonte Vista and Plattekloof Glen can join our eyes and ears group to stay informed and reportany suspicious activity in the area," Oosthuizen said Severalguestspeakersspokeat the meeting including Mariam Cassim from Mariam Cassim and Associates who discussed the importanceofhaving upto-date wills in place, and also touched on title deed restrictions;
WATCHCALLS FORSTRONGER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Tyrel Painczyk, chair of the Monte Vista andPlattekloof Glen Ratepayers' and Residents Association,who discussed the importance of loggingC3 notifications, how to do it, as well asgavea bit of history on the association;aswellasCol Shawn vanWyk, Goodwood Police Station commander VanWyk expressed howpleased he is with the neighbourhood watch and stated that they are playing avital role in crime preventioninthe area.The neighbourhoodwatch said it is proudofthe relationships that they continue to build and maintainwith thepolice, CPF,
and othercommunity structures.
Themeetingwas held on Tuesday 28 July at theMonte Vista Dutch Reformed Church
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"On thevery first day of this term of office, Iwent to Khayelitsha and deliberately stood at an overflowing sewer, and said thismust change. At that time, the City was replacing and upgrading just 25km of sewer pipeseach year. Since then, we haveset our target at 100km a year.
“Boththe largest, and the second largest sewer pipe upgrade projects in SouthAfrica are currently under construction hereinCape Town, being the Cape Flats main sewer upgrade, and the Philippi main line upgrade," he said, adding that they have seen sewer spills and blockages come down across the city by 33% in thisterm.
75%OFSPENDBENEFITS LOWER-INCOMEHOMES
He saidaround 75% of Cape Town’s infrastructure investment directly benefits lower-income households based on the City’s estimates for the 2025-'26 capital budget.
Furthermore, around 130 000 construction-related jobswill flow from capital investment in thecurrent termofoffice alone according to City estimates.
Infrastructure investment highlights over the next three years include R16,7 billion for waterand sanitation —40% of totalspending —covering major wastewater works upgrades, aR2billion pipe replacement programme, and expanded water supply sources.
The electrical grid will receive R6 billion in upgrades and maintenance as the City prepares for adecentralised energy future with reduced reliance on Eskom, while R3.7 billion has been allocated to road maintenance, pothole repairs and stormwater upgrades, alongside R653 million for congestion relief.
Public transport receives a significantboost through R3.2 billion for the MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion, with afurther R3.3 billion set aside for informal settlement upgrading and statesubsidised housing.
ABUDGETOVER-INFLATED?
Budget specialist and nember of the City's Finance Portfolio Committee, Sandra Dickson from theGOOD Party, asks the question.
"Do the ratepayers of Cape Town fit anywhere in the Mayor'sspending extravaganza?
Today, CityCouncil was turned into an awards ceremony for spending ratepayers’ money,"she said after thecouncil meeting.
"The Mayor boasted that the City spent R12,24 billion of its
capital budget, while directorates were ranked, praised and handed certificates for achieving the highest spending percentages," she said.
"But thisisnot prize money. Every rand comes from residents already battling rising electricity, water, sanitation, refuse and property-rates bills. Many households are cutting back on food and other necessities simply to keep theirmunicipal accounts paid."
She noted the Mayor had indicated that future capitalbudget increases must equal population growth plus inflation. While thismay explain the growth in expenditure, she said, the question remains whether ratepayers can afford to keep funding it
"Spending almost every cent of abudget is not automatically an achievement. The real testis affordability, value for money and whether residentsactually receive reliable services. Cape Towndoes not need a competition to spend ratepayers’ money. It needs accountability for what every billion delivered, and what it cost struggling households,"she said.
"Itiseasy to say that one is satisfied with the City’s management when one can pay their municipal bill without any difficulty every month. But that personal experience does not represent the realityofhundreds of thousands of other households. For many residents, salaries, pensions and social income are not increasing at nearly the same rateaselectricity, water, sanitation, garbage collection, fixed charges and property taxes. They do not necessarily use more services, but each year the share of theirincome that must be paid to the City increases."
"When amunicipal bill grows larger and larger while ahousehold’s income changes little, people eventually have to choose between food, transport, medicine, school expenses and paying municipal services. It is not simply amatter of people not wanting to pay. Many simply cannot pay everything anymore. This creates acityoftwo realities: thosewho can absorb the rates and are therefore satisfied, and thosewho sink further intomunicipal debt every month.
"Good governance should therefore not only be measured by how much money is spent or how Cape Towncompares to other cities. It should also be measured by how many ordinary people can still afford theirbasic municipal services without sacrificing other necessities."
ColShawn vanWyk,Goodwood Police Station commander
TheMonteVistaPlattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watchheldits AGMon28July.
TyrelPainczyk (left),chair of the MonteVistaand Plattekloof Glen Ratepayers’sand Residents’Association,with CasperRossouw, chair of theMonteVistaand Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch.
Youngtalentbehindthelens
The Tygerberg Photographic Society (TPS)recently combined an exhibition of members' favourite images with the announcement of the winners of acompetition held for aspirant photographers from high schools.
The eventwas held in the hall ofthe NG Kerk in Panorama on Saturday 4July with about 70 member prints on display. All the entries from the students were displayed on acontinuous video display on alarge screen. Various hot soupsand sherry/fruit juice, as well asbread rolls, wereavailable for guests to enjoy.
The winning studentsinthe three categories –Open Colour,Open Monochrome and Photojournalism/Sport
–were announcedduring the event. The winner from each category receivedfree membership to the Society andtothe Photographic Society of South Africa, withfull membership privileges. Aspecial certificate was awarded to the winner whose image was judged to be best overall.
WINNERS
. Open Monochrome:the overall winner wasKiara Meredith from Melkbosstrand High School.
. Photojournalism/Sport: Vaughn Arendse from Tygerberg High School.
. Open Colour: Jade van den Berg from Stellenberg High School Chair MichaelWestsays Tygerberg
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERSSHINE AT TYGERBERGCOMPETITION
Photographic Society welcomes thewinnersasnew members, and congratulatethem on their outstanding images.
"They all helped makethe event worthy of attending.The quality of the images submitted fromall students reflected huge talent,and allentrants are encouraged to pursue theirlove for photography –with theirskills, they certainly have the ability to be successful!"
The event will alsobecovered in the August editionofthe TPS monthly newsletter, TheBellows TPS plan to makethis an annual event, and details of the2027 event will be announced early in the New Year.
. Visit https://tygerphoto.co.za foracopyof thenewsletter. Formoreinformationemail info@tygerbergphoto.co.za.
KiaraMeredith,Open Monochrome and the overall winner,receiving her certificatefromMichael West, TygerbergPhotographic Societychair
Thefirst vicepresidentand regional director WesternCapeofthe Photographic Society of SouthAfrica, NicolduToit(centre) andhis wife,Trudi,attended the event.Heretheyare with theTygerberg Photographic Societychair,MichaelWest
Vaughn Arendse,winner of the Photojournalism/ Sport category receiving his certificatefromMichael West,Tygerberg Photographic Society chair
Thewinning image in theOpen Colour category submittedbyJade vanden Berg.
TylabringsPOP WorldTourhome toSouthAfrica
Two-time Grammy-winner Tyla has revealed detailsofher A\\*POP WorldTour,a 34-date global run that willbring the Johannesburg-born singer back home fortwo performances in early2027.
TheSouth African legopens at Green Point Track in Cape Town on Monday4 January, followedby Expo Centre, Nasrec in Johannesburg on Saturday 9 January.
Thetour begins on 12 October in Paris, before travelling acrossEurope and the UK with stopsin Amsterdam,London, Brusselsand Stockholm.The NorthAmerican legstarts on 12 November in California and wrapsupon19DecemberinLas Vegas. Tyla willthen head to Africa, andfinally South Africa for the two closing shows
This marksher firstfullheadlinetouracrossNorth America, Europe,the UK and Africa, following her 2025 We Wanna PartyTour,which sawsold-out performances in Japan and the United ArabEmirates (UAE)aswellasa sold-out run in SouthAfrica
Thetour supports Tyla's second studioalbum A\\*POP,releasedon24Julythrough FAXand Epic Records. The14-track record features the singles "Chanel", "Is it", "She did it again" and"Is it love". Fresh off the album's releaseTylaperformed live on the TodayShow's Citi Summerstage at RockefellerPlaza,treating fans to renditions of "Water","Is it love", "That girl"and "Chanel".She also satdown with the show's hoststodiscussthe albumand its global rollout,and gave viewers afirst look at her
Stadskoor
Nataniël maakKaapse draai
Ná ’n paar maandeseafwesigheid keer Nataniël vandeesmaand terugnadie Kaap met driekonserte virdie laatwinter— hierdiekeer in Welgemoed, YzerfonteinenKaapstad. Nataniël bring sy unieke stories in Afrikaans, asook musiek, oud en nuut,bekend, immergroen en oorspronklik. Fantasie,humor,waarhede en wyshede, kwessies en kwellinge, vrae en antwoorde —aldie elementeuit dieNataniël-skatkisword saamgebring.
Charl du Plessis, ‘n Steinway-pianis, is saam met Nataniël op dieverhoog. Floris Louw is verantwoordelik virdie spoggerigekostuums. By elke vertoning is 'n "Kaalkopwinkel"waar Nataniël se nuutsteboek, Sweetie,asook sy ander onlangse boeke, keramiek,kombuis-olies en kersete koop salwees
Die vertoningsvindplaas op Donderdag20Augustus om 19:00 by dieNGkerkWelgemoed; Vrydag 21 Augustus om 19:00 by dieNGkerk Yzerfontein en op Saterdag 22 Augustus om 11:00 by die Hoërskool Jan VanRiebeeck in Kaapstad. . Bespreek by seatme.co.za (geenkinders o.14).
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by Kunstekaap
Die Stadskoor Tygerberg,onder die bekwame leiding vanPeter Roux,sien uit na 'n paar optredes in die tweede helftevan die jaar
Die koor het reeds vanjaarverhoë met verskeie ander kore gedeel.Binnekort maakhulle weer so en die publiek word genooi om te komluister Op Saterdag 8Augustus om 16:00 is die Stadskoor Tygerberg een vanagt kore wataan Voices in Unison,‘nproduksie vandie Kunstekaap-teater, gaan deelneem.
Die tema vandie geleentheid watindie Kunstekaap-operahuis gehou word,is"Acelebration of Choral Music in Cape Town". Kaartjieskos R80 en is beskikbaar by Webtickets.
In September volg konserteinsamewerking met dieCanticum Novum-koor vanSomerset-Wes onder leiding vandr. Yolanda Botha
Die kore gaan elk eersafsonderlik'naantalliedere sing, waarnahulle kragte saamsnoer virWilliam LloydWebber se "MissaPrincepsPacis".
DieeerstekonsertvindopSondag6September om 15:00 indie NG kerk De TygerinHannesLouwstraat,Parow-Noord, plaas, waarna nog 'n optrede in Somerset-Wes volg.Kaartjieskos R100
OpSaterdag12September om 16:00bieddie Stadskoor Tygerberg'n high tea by dieNGkerkStellenbergaan.Dit beloof om ‘n aangename middag te wees met‘nwye verskeidenheidligte musiek en heerlike verversings.
Kaartjieskos R250.Kaartjiesvir dieDeTyger-konsert,sowelasdie high tea, kanbySuzette vanWyk by 083263 9335 bespreek word . KontakRouxby083 5357307asjy belangstelombydie koor aantesluit
Frank en Margit saam by Boer
Frank Opperman en Margit Meyer-Rödenbeckisvan Donderdag13Augustus totWoensdag19Augustus by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op die planke in Eerste vir Alles.
Die gedugteakteurs span kragte saam om die oorspronklike powercouple te vertolkin‘nklassieke gevalvan he said, she said Eeue nadat hulle uit die paradysgesmyt is,besin Adam en Evaoor die huwelik. Kykhier,dit wasnie maklikom dieproto-paartjie te wees nie,hoor? Allesmoes vir dieeerstekeer uitgepluis word:liefde, kinders en huishou.Noudat die laatlammetjie die huis gaan verlaat,het Adam en Evaweer binnekort net mekaar vir geselskap. Sien hulle kans vir nog ‘n honderdjaar saam en sal
hul sondes hulle ontsien? Ná baie goed en kwaad hetAdamenEva viroulaas ‘n appeltjie met mekaar te skil. Eva(Meyer-Rödenbeck),‘ngefrustreerde kunstenaar,kry uiteindelik‘nbeurt om haar kant vandie storie te vertel, dieliefenleed vandie eerstemoeder en huisvrou. Adam (Opperman) gloook nie hy’t dit maklik gehadnie: diehandboek virmenswees is eers ná sy tydgeskryf Hierdie romantiese komedie gaan oor ou bene saam maak, veralaseen dieander ‘n ribbebeen skuld. Wessel Pretorius is verantwoordelik virdie teks en regie . Bespreekbywww.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911
Margit MeyerRödenbeck en Frank Opperman
Ses SnaretreebyDie Boerop
Ses Snaremet BlackieSwart,Mel Botes, Mathys Roets,Leon Ecroignard,Wouter vandeVenter en TheanKotzetreeopVrydag7Augustus om 20:30by Die Boer-teaterrestaurantop. Ses Snaredoen jaarliks‘npaarkonsertemet die oorspronklike groep watdestyds in 2009 by die KKNKhul debuut gemaak het.Hulle het daarna vir meerastien jaar dielandvol getoer Nou keer hulleterug na DieBoer,die eersteteater waar die Snaredestydsbuitedie kunstefeeste gespeel het
Die manneisouer,wyser en nog beter musikante as wathulle destydsreeds was. Komgeniet ‘n nostalgiesereis saam met die Ses Snarewat al die ou treffers speel waarvoor hulle bekend geword het . Kaartjieskos R300.Bespreekbywww dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
DAGBOEK/DIARY
. Gian Groen tree op Donderdag 6Augustusom 20:30byHeroesBrackenfellop. Kaartjies kosvan R140 totR180.Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net
. TheHilarious Deep Amazing Cape Town Comedy Show with Gilli Apter runs at the HomecomingCentre from Friday7 to Sunday9August.TicketsatQuicket
. Lizz Meiring bring haar vertoning, Die Real Housewife, na Die Boer-teater op Saterdag 8Augustusom 20:30. Geen kinderso.14. Kaartjies kosR220. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
. MarcLottering:Ankle Marc is at TheStarTheatre DistrictSix Homecoming CentreonSunday 9August at 15:00 and againonSunday30August at 15:00 and 18:00.Tickets R220 at Webtickets.
. EmpowerHer Resilience is at theGrand Arena, GrandWest on Monday10August at 18:00.A musical production aimedatcelebrating,empowering, and amplifying the voices of women in South Africa TicketsatWebtickets.
. FokofpolisiekarperformsliveatWoodstock BreweryonFriday14August.Doors open at 18:00.Tickets from R300 at Quicket.
. Agatha Christie's TheMurderofRoger Ackroyd starring Alan Committieruns until16August at Theatreonthe Bay. TicketsfromR230 to R350at Webtickets.
. Karl Jenkins’ masterpiece, Stabat Mater,iscoming to the City Hall on Tuesday18August and Wednesday 19 August at 19:00. TicketsfromR160 at Quicket
. Kwena Musicpresents Student Breakout at Heroes Live in BrackenfellonWednesday 19 August from 19:00.The event has beencreated specifically for university and collegestudents, offering an affordable night outtoenjoy live music,discoveremerging localartistsand connect with other young adults.
Student-friendlyfoodand drink options. Ticketsfrom R95 at Quicket
. Die14dekykNET Silwerskermfees word van19tot 22 AugustusinKampsbaai aangebied. Kaartjies vir filmpremières, TV-loodsepisodes en dietoekenningsgeleentheid op Saterdag 22 Augustusisbeskikbaar by Quicket.Besoekwww.silwerskermfees.co.zavir die program.
. Dirkvan derWesthuizen tree op Vrydag 21 Augustus om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosvan R180 totR220. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. Mandisi Dyantyis Symphonic Celebration is at Artscape OperaHouseonSaturday22August at 20:00 TicketsfromR495atWebtickets.
. RichardO'Brien's TheRocky Horror Show runs at Theatreonthe Bayfrom28August until18October TicketsfromR295atWebtickets.
. Just Jokes is at the HomecomingCentre on Friday 28 and Saturday29August at 20:00.Yaaseen Barnes' newstand-up comedy showcelebrating the powerofbeing silly.Ticketsare R180 at Webtickets.
. Wayne Boschand Friends: HomecomingCelebration is at Artscape on Saturday29August at 19:00.A tributetoCapeTown’slivelyjazzscene,and the launch of his debut album. TicketsR200atWebtickets.
. KeenanScott – Folk &Blues live –isatGround Culture, ObservatoryonTuesday1September at 20:00 Doorsopen at 18:30. TicketsR100 at Webtickets
. Spring Symphoniesatthe City Hall:Resonance andReflections is on Thursday3September at 19:30 TicketsfromR210 to R495 at Webtickets.
. TheUniversityofStellenbosch SymphonyOrchestraconducted by Rik GhesquièrewithLuc Ponet, Mario Nell (organ) performs at the Endler Concert Series on Friday4 September at 19:00.Ticketsat Webtickets.
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TygerbergHospitalmarks50years
Incelebration of its 50th anniversary this year, TygerbergHospital in Parow, Cape Town recently honoured 260employees for their unwavering commitment to public healthcare at its Long Service AwardsCeremony.
The ceremony,which was sponsored by the hospital's facilityboard,honoured 49 employees for 40 years of service, 111 for 30 years and 100 employees for20 years of service.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said these employees represent every aspect of the hospital's operations, fromdoctors, nurses andallied health professionalsto pharmacists, technicians, administrative personnel, artisans, food service workers, porters, cleaners, and support staff. While their responsibilities differ, they share acommon purpose —providing compassionate, quality healthcare to the thousands of patients who depend onthe hospital each year, the department said.
"As we celebrate 50 years of excellence, we acknowledge that our greatest achievement has never been our buildings or our technology; it has always been our people. Everyrecipient we honour today has helped write the story of Tygerberg Hospital through theirunwavering commitment to our patients, our communities and one another.
"Through your service, you have touched countless lives, strengthenedthe health system and helped build Tygerberg Hospital into the institution it is today,"dr Matodzi Mukosi, chief executive, saidin his address.
FOURDECADESOFCOMPASSIONATESERVICE
For Mary-Anne Bodie, operational nursing manager, reaching four decades of service is amoment of immense pride and
gratitude.
"Receiving this award is incredibly special. Reflecting on the past 40 years,I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served generations of patients and worked alongside colleagues who have becomelikefamily. Caring for others has never simply been aprofession; it has been aprivilege andacalling."
THREEDECADESOFMAKINGADIFFERENCE
ForJoyce Mweli, administration clerk,this milestone reflects alifelong commitmenttopublic service. "Working in publichealthcarehas taught me that even the smallest act of kindness can make alasting difference. Iamhonoured to havespent the past 30 years serving ourcommunities andcontributingtothe delivery of quality healthcare."
TWENTYYEARSOFGROWING
ForSteven Goodman,admin officer: porters,the award symbolises two decades ofdedication, growthand service.
Hospital family."
TYGERBERG HOSPITAL HONOURS 260 LONG-SERVING STAFF
"Tygerberg Hospital has shaped the person Iamtoday. Overthe past 20 years, I havebeen proud to serve this institution, supporting colleagues andcontributing in my own way to ensuringthat patients receive thecare they need.Ithas been an honour to be part of the Tygerberg
Theawards recognise not only years of employment, but also decades of compassion, resilience, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to public service, the health department said.
Collectively, the recipientshave cared for hundreds of thousands of patients, mentored future healthcare professionals, embraced innovation, and contributed to Tygerberg Hospital's reputation as acentre of excellence in specialised healthcare, teaching, and research, the department said.
Steven Goodman,MaryAnne Bodie and Joyce Mweli.
Dr Matodzi Mukosi(front rowfar-left),chiefexecutive,anddrKeith Cloete(frontrow,far-right),HOD: Health and Wellness,withsome of the 40-year recipients.
LEWENSKIEKIE
Onder al dierommel van’ngebrek aan internet-etiket ...
Wanneer jy hier lees, is onsop die vooraandvan een van die grootste rugbygebeurtenisse in die geskiedenis vandie land. Dalk selfs diewêreld.
Die All Blacks uit Nieu-Seeland ishierop huleerstevolwaardige toer in 30 jaar. Die toer staan bekend as The Greatest Rivalry, want nie net is die Springbokke en dieAll Blacks mekaarsegrootste teenstanders nie, maar hulle is ook al jarelank die leiers in rugby.
Dertig jaar gelede het die All Blacks Suid-Afrika toe gekom en die eerste keer in die geskiedenis‘nreeks hier gewen. Vanjaar gaan hulle weer probeer indie viertoetse —drie in Suid-Afrika en een in Amerika.
Maar dis nie sodanig oor dierugby wat ek wil praat nie, maar wel oordie bekgevegtetussen ondersteuners wat reeds op sosiale media woed. Die gevegte woed nie tussen regte Nieu-Seelandersen Suid-Afrikaners, maar wel tussen Bokondersteuners en Suid-Afrikaners watdie AllBlacks ondersteun.
Hierdie is nie ‘n nuwe situasie nie, want histories het bruin en swart mense die All Blacks ondersteun om hul weersin in apartheid te wys. Onder daardie verwerplikebestel kon slegs wit spelers vir die Bokke speel en daarom was die situasie algemeen aanvaarbaar.Met die nuwe bestel kon bruin en swart spelers teoretiesvir die Bokke speel,maarbaie mense in rugby het ditsomoeilik as moontlikvir spelers van kleur gemaak om gekies te word. Daaroor dalk later meer
KOMONSGEBRUIKHIERDIE TOEROMMEKAARBETERTE VERSTAAN
Met die koms van Rassie Erasmus, blyk dit, het dit makliker gewordvir enigeen om vir die Bokke gekies te word en met SiyaKolisi die eersteswart kaptein, is nuwe ondersteunersook na die spelgelok. Wie kan ontken dat spelerssoosCheslin Kolbe en Ox Nche die beste in die wêreld is?
Selfs hierdie verwikkeling kon nie Saffa-ondersteunersvan die All Blacks oorreed om vir die Bokke te skree nie. Daarmee hetekvrede, wantsommige families ondersteunaldeur verskillende generasies die All Blacks. Waarmee ek wel ‘n probleem het, is dievenyn waarmee daar met mekaar verskil word.
Die internet is oor die algemeen nie ‘n plek vir rasionele debatvoering nie, maar wanneer daar oor rugby tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks gepraat word, raak dit ‘n mooi gemors.Mensewat mekaar van geen kant af kennie, vloek mekaar uit. Dis rof.
En iewers onder al dierommel van ‘n gebrek aan internet-etiketlêdie wonderlike sport,rugby.
Ek het gehoor sokker is ons nasionale sport, maar ek weet vir‘nfeit datrugby die nasionale gemoed bepaal. Wen die Bokke, is almal gelukkig —van die kassier by die winkel tot die petroljoggie. Verloor hulle, kan‘nmens amper hoor hoeinflasie styg en alles duurder word. Alles is nie wel in ons landnie, maar wanneerdie Springbokke wen, dan vergeet onsbietjie van wat rondom ons aangaan. Dit bring my by die punt wat ek eintlik wil maak: kom ons gebruik hierdie toer om mekaar beter te verstaan. Rugbyis so ‘n lekker sport en is ‘n katalisator vir baie mooi dinge. Wanneer rugbyondersteuners, van verskillende spanne, goedig met mekaar spot,maakdit die spel nog lekkerder, maar wanneer hulle mekaar begin vloek en beledig, doen dit afbreuk aan die spel en dievrede watdit kanbring.
As jy nie die Bokke wilondersteun nie, is dit jou goeie reg, al is dit jammer
Safety fearsontaxiroute
Iwishtoraise aserious public concern regardingthe conduct of certain minibus taxi drivers anddoor attendants operating on the Bellville-Cape Town route.
Passengers areregularlysubjectedtounacceptable practices, especiallywithholdingpassengers’ change, effectively robbing them. Others deliberatelywaste passengers’time, refusetostopatappropriate and safe locations, or disembark passengers in moving trafficor farfrommain access points, leavingthemto navigateunnecessaryand potentially unsafe routes
Another serious concern is the excessivevolume of music playedinside taxis. Thesoundissoloud that passengers areeffectivelydeafenedwhenattempting to communicatewith thedriver or whendisembarking.
Ihavealsoencountereddrivers andattendants who appeartobeoperatingwhile intoxicated and reaking
of alcohol, often with clearsignstheyare under the influence of asubstance other than alcohol, whichmake them aggressiveand unpredictable, andraises obvious andserious safety concernsfor passengers.
Thesedrivers don't care about the livesand safety of their passengers, drivingintooncomingtrafficlanes simplytoavoid waitingintrafficaseveryoneelse must,insultingand cursingatpassengersfor objecting to their livesbeingplacedatrisk.
Theseconcernsare notaboutthe taxi industryasa whole.Theyconcern specificconductthatpassengers should notbeexpected to tolerate simplybecause theydependonpublictransport.Public transport users deserve accountabilityand protectionfrom exploitation,intimidation and unsafepractices.
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Waar is al dienuwe verkeersbeamptes?
Ek stem 100% saam met Besorgdevan Kraaifontein oor al die motorongelukke.
Ek sien dit daagliksopons paaie soos watdie motors deur rooiligte jaagenstopstrateignoreer Ek magverkeerdwees, maar die rede vir al die onverskilligheid is die afwesigheid vanverkeersmense op die paaie
Elkejaar word daar metgroot fanfareaangekondig hoeveel verkeersmanne/vrouenou gekwalifiseer het Maar waar sien ’n mens hulle?Miskien agter’nspoedkamera,maar nêrens elders nie Dis hoog tyddat hulle hul kantoreverlaat en die paaie patrolleer,dan saldaar miskien ’n verandering kom. Maar andersins saldit net al hoeslegter gaan L.H. Brackenfell
MEERKAT-VOLMAAN: Voëlsvlieg verbyverlede week se Meerkat-volmaan soos afgeneem uit Bloubergstrand.Die Julie-volmaan in Suid-Afrikaisnaeen vandie Karoo se mees charismatiese diertjies,die meerkat,genoem. FOTO:CHRISTA ROSSOUW
Exhibit showcases 70 year history
Anew immersive multimedia exhibition was launched this week at Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Campus in Parow, Cape Town, in celebration of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' 70th anniversary
The exhibition in the Dean's Garden showcases seven decades of health sciences education, research and community impact, the university says. The interactive experience combines exhibition boards, audio guides, archival material, personal stories, and QR-linked digital content. It also highlights eight themes including clinical training, student community, alumni, facilities, visual redress, social impact and teaching and learning.
The exhibit was developed under the theme "Legacy through Impact" and honours those who shaped the faculty's journey while also reflecting on its evolution intoaworldclass, inclusiveand socially responsive institution, the university says.
"A faculty is not abuilding, it's not alogo, it's not a strategy document. Afaculty is agroup of people standing together with ashared purpose. For 70 years, that purpose has been clear: the health of people, the needs of patients, the well-being of the community, and the belief that knowledge, science, compassion and service can improve human lives. This exhibition is a tribute to every person who has carried that purpose forward," says Prof Elmi Muller, Dean of the faculty.
The exhibitwas officially
single moment, but this exhibitioncomesclose. It brings together the stories of thepeople, the research and the communities thathave shapedthisfaculty. It reminds us thateverymilestone we celebratewas earnedthrough dedication to something larger thanourselves. We hope it inspires everyone who walks throughit, whether they arestudents just beginning theirjourney or alumni who helped build what we have today,"saysDrFlorencede Vries, headofmarketing and communications at thefaculty. The exhibitionforms part of a broaderprogrammeofevents, showcases and engagements taking place across the anniversaryyear. The faculty hasbeen marking its 70th anniversarythroughout this year, celebrating its founding on 1May 1956 witha campaign thatspans short films, oral histories,digital content, and
Tygerberggetstwo neonatalventilators
Tygerberg HospitalinParow, CapeTown —the Western Cape's largest district general hospital —this week received two state-of-the-art lifesaving Dräger Babylogneonatal ventilators.
The ventilators, adonation to thehospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, were handed over on Wednesday 29 July by theTygerberg Hospital Children's Trust, anon-profit and public benefit organisation that raises funds for life-saving medical equipment. Thetrust says the donation marks yet anothersignificantmilestone in strengtheningneonatalintensive carefor some of South Africa's most vulnerable patients.
TheDräger Babylog ventilators provide highly specialised respiratory support forpremature and critically ill newborn babies requiringintensive care. Designed specifically for neonatal patients, theequipmentoffers advanced ventilation modesthathelp protect delicate lungswhile improving clinical outcomesduringthe most critical stagesoflife, says Louise Theron, chief executive of the trust.
Tygerberg Hospital serves as one of South Africa's leading tertiary academic hospitals and is home to one of the country's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units, caringfor babies referred from acrossthe Western Cape and beyond. The addition of these ventilators enhancesthe hospital's capacity to deliver world-class,
NEW VENTILATORS SUPPORTFRAGILE NEWBORNS
life-savingcare to newborns facing complex medical challenges, she says. "This handover representsfar more than the deliveryofmedical equipment," says Theron. "Each ventilator representshope for families,another opportunity for afragile newborntofight for life, andaninvestment in the future of ourchildren."
The official handover reflectsthe shared commitment of the trust, Tygerberg Hospital, and donorsto
ensure that every child has access to the bestpossible medical care, regardless of theircircumstances. As the trust celebrates its 25th anniversary, the organisation remains committed to bridging the gap between available healthcare resources and the growing needs of children receiving treatment at Tygerberg Hospital, says Theron. Tygerberg Hospital is also the second largest public hospital in SouthAfrica, with abed capacity of 1899.
Verhaleengedigtegesoek virbundel
Die Amateur-Skrywersbond (ASB) van Bellville help al 13 jaar skrywersoor dieland heen om hul talente uit te bou en hul skryfwerk gepubliseer te kry. Dit is nie-winsmakend en is tans besig om kortverhale en gedigte in Afrikaans en Kaaps te versamel vir 'n nuwe bundel metdie titel Allegaartjie: Iets vir almal! Dit sal teen einde Oktober beskikbaar wees. Geen stokperdjieskrywers
word vir insluiting betaal nie, maar ditskep 'n unieke geleentheid om hul werk in druk te sien.Bundelsword teendrukprys verkoop. Skrywers kan enige onderwerp vir hul skrywes kies Kortverhale word beperk tot 2000 woorde en gedigte tot 30 lyne. Die sluitingsdatum is 15 Augustus . KontakErnie Melletby erniemellet@gmail.comof 079333 0055 vir meerinligting.
From left areProfPierreGoussard,chair of TygerbergHospital Children’sTrust, Prof Lizelle vanWyk,aneonatologist,Sister Marleze Baartman,Prof Gugu Kali,headofneonatology, and LouiseTheron,chiefexecutiveofthe TygerbergHospitalChildren’sTrust.
Dr FlorencedeVries addressing the guests.
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