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FORMER EDGEMEAD HEADMASTER UNCOVERS SA PLACE-NAME STORIES
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new book that explores South African place names, their origins and what some of them mean, has just hit the bookshelves. Author Dr Malcolm Venter from Kenridge has just published a book called So What’s in a Name? The book uncovers the origins of names and offers a journey through South Africa’s rich cultural landscape. It also explores how places acquire their names and why there is an ongoing drive to rename many of them. Venter, the founding headmaster of Edgemead High School from 1986 to 2007, said he has had an almost lifelong fascination with history and the English language, starting at school level and then going on to his years at Rhodes University, where he obtained a degree in history and eventually a PhD in English Linguistics. “Of course, the two disciplines are part of place names,” he said.
THE GATHERING INFORMATION, RESEARCH AND WRITING PROCESS Venter said he had started working on the book 10 years before when he had completed writing a book on South African English, which was published in 2016. “But the real work began about two years ago when I finally retired from working in education. My research has
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THERE ARE LOTS OF LITTLE-KNOWN FACTS HISTORICAL FACTS THAT APPEAR IN VENTER’S BOOK been based on lots of reading as well as information gathered in travels round the country over the years.” PLACE NAMES OF SA Venter was asked what had made him decide to focus on the names of places in South Africa and explained that the reason lay in the fact that this was where he had lived all his life, and his heritage itself went back nearly 300 years. “Also, you have to narrow your focus when you write, particularly on a topic such as place names. And even then one of the first challenges I faced was deciding which names to include. I chose to leave out street names and focus instead on the big ones – our country, its provinces, towns and cities, rivers, mountains, capes and bays. “Even then there were many thousands to choose from,” he explained. “In the end the process became quite organic. I picked names that caught my interest or showed patterns in how we name places. From there the writing took on a life of its own – connections appeared, and related names found their way in almost by instinct. His book, which is available on order, is self-published. Venter, who received the Shuttleworth Foundation’s
School Principals’ Incentives for Excellence Award in recognition of his contribution to education, told TygerBurger that it’s difficult to say exactly how long it took to write the book. He was asked, however, if there was one specific place name that carried a significant, or quirky story behind it that some South Africans do not know about or are unaware of. “I wonder if most people know there was once another ‘Durban’ in South Africa. TO PAGE 2
The new book by Malcolm Venter, So What’s in a Name? has just been released.
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ith the summer season and associated fire season properly upon us, the City of Cape Town said that its highly trained Fire and Rescue Service are geared up to fight any fire reported during this period. On Wednesday last week at the Goodwood Fire Station the service displayed some of its specialised equipment that it will be using to fight fires during summer. In a statement the City said its existing fleet comprises various specialised vehicles and equipment, including a flatbed heavy-duty cargo vehicle with a 32-ton crane capacity, two 4x4 water tankers with a 5 000l capacity, three 6x6 tankers with a 10 500l capacity, four 4x4 heavy-duty pumper firefighting vehicles, four 4x4 wildland firefighting vehicles and three off-road vehicles to support Incident Management Teams, among others.
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Verspreiding TygerBurger De Grendel word elke Woensdag in die volgende gebiede afgelewer: Bothasig, Burgundy Estate, De Duin, Edgemead, Kaapzicht, Kleinbosch, Monte Vista, Northgate, Panorama, Platte-kloof, Plattekloof Glen, Richwood, Sonnendal & Welgelegen. Totale verspreiding: 18 000 TygerBurger het 13 verskillende uitgawes vir die volgende gebiede: Bellville, Durbanville, Parow, Goodwood, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Kuilsrivier, Milnerton, Table View, De Grendel, Tyger Valley, Eersterivier/Elsiesrivier/Ravensmead en Mitchells Plain. TOTALE VERSPREIDING: 264 000 Vir enige verspreidingsklagtes skakel 021 910 6500 of e-pos verspreiding@tygerburger.co.za
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NEW FLEET Some of the newly acquired vehicles added to the fleet are 11 medium wildland firefighting 4x4 vehicles with 1 500l capacity. These vehicles can respond swiftly and search difficult sandy and mountainous terrain to fight fires, the City said. In addition to this, the City has also procured two 4x4 medium wildland firefighting vehicles as well as a heavyduty 44m hydraulic platform for delivery in December this year. The City said all the vehicles are wellmaintained, serviced and tested ensuring operational readiness at any given time. According to the City, a total of 35 new junior firefighters joined its ranks in July this year after successfully completing the Fire Cadet training programme. It also pointed out that each year, their services employ a group of Wildland Firefighters on a contract basis to bolster resources over the warmer months, when there is a higher risk of veldfires. SUPPORT Wednesday's event in Goodwood was attended by JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security. “Our firemen and women are highly trained and have built on the reputation of being well prepared with a rapid response time in difficult situations. They have proven to be the best in South Africa, and we are extremely proud to be able to
FIRE STATION DISPLAYS SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT support them with high-end technology and equipment. As we head towards what will be a long summer with high winds and temperatures, let us support our fire and rescue service when they get called out to fight a fire,” said Smith. In the most recent financial year, the fire and rescue service attended to 30 512 incidents, while in this financial year, the service will spend more than R25 million on resource investments, the City said. The investments include: R12 million in building improvement to Brooklyn and Contantia fire stations; R5,75 million on additional specialised services; R5 million on minor building and fencing upgrades; R3 million on the initial works at the new Langa Fire Station; R1,6 million on replacing firefighting equipment. In the event of an emergency call the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 from a cellphone.
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FROM PAGE 1 Well, sort of. It was actually called D’Urban (pronounced without the apostrophe). Situated in what are now the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, it began as a place with a natural spring and shady trees where early travellers stopped over for the night at the end of their first day’s journey by ox wagon from Cape Town to the interior. “This little traveller’s post was called Pampoenkraal because, it is said, there was a pumpkin patch, which grew alongside a dam located behind the current town hall. Understandably, then, locals were mortified and petitioned to change the name. Enter Sir Benjamin D’Urban, the British governor, who 50 years later kindly lent his name – D’Urban. “But that caused mail to get horribly mixed up with the mail for the other D’Urban, so in 1886 it morphed into D’Urbanville, both later minus the apostrophe. Problem solved. “And then there’s Goodwood. The name comes from a famous racecourse in England because, fun fact, this place was supposed to be Cape Town’s next big horse-racing hub. At least one race was even held before the plans were abandoned. NAME CHANGES The author also shared his opinion
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VRYDAG 9 OKTOBER Die AGS Kuilsrivier-aftreeoord (Care Village) bied ’n lentemark van 12:00 to 19:00 by sy perseel in Kerkstraat aan. ’n Verskeidenheid stalletjies sal beskikbaar wees met alles van soetgoed, peuselhappies, ingelegte produkte en heerlike kos tot klere.
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SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER Enjoy an afternoon with Suidooster and Kelders van Geheime personalities during a fundraising lunch at the High-End 420 Hotel to help a young martial artist achieve his dream of representing South Africa in Japan. The event takes place from 11:00 to 14:00, with tickets priced at R450. Only 50 tickets are available, with ticket sales closing on 5 October. To book, contact Naomi Schoeman on 071 380 8907. As deel van die Durbanville Moedergemeente se 200-jaar vieringe word ’n kinderkuns-uitstalling met werke van Durbanvillese kinders in die konsistorie agter die kerk aangebied. Hierdie unieke uitstalling van spogwerk is oop vir besigtiging op Saterdag 10 Oktober tussen 10:00 en 14:00 en op Sondag 11 Oktober tussen 09:00 en 11:00. The Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its rescheduled Spring Market and Book Sale from 09:00 to 14:00. Browse a wide selection of books and explore a variety of handcrafted treasures, vendor stalls, and delicious treats at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville. For more information, contact Jean on 083 356 0001 4 via WhatsApp. The Reformed Church at 29 ME Rothman Street, Parow North is hosting a Potjie Food Fair on Saturday 10 October from 09:00. The potjiekos will be ready for collection at 12:30. Pancakes and vetkoek will also be on sale,. all Kathleen Smith on 084 792 2715.
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SONDAG 11 OKTOBER Sluit aan by The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub vir die Kasteel en Chappies-rit op Sondag 11 Oktober. Ervaar ’n kleurvolle konvooi duinebesies en klassieke lugverkoelde Volkswagens. Die oggend begin om 09:30 by Bothasig KFC, waarna ons na die Kasteel van Goeie Hoop ry vir ’n toer, gevolg deur ’n rit oor Chapman’s Peak vir ’n piekniek en saamtrek by Mariner’s Wharf. Geen besprekings nodig nie. Besoek https://wildbuggers.co.za/next-event/ of skakel Mickey by 082 497 7721.
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The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services displayed some of its specialised equipment last week at the Goodwood Fire Station.
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U3A Tygerberg will meet at Stellenberg Dutch Reformed Church on the corner of Mountain View Drive and Eidelweiss Road, Eversdal. This month’s speaker is Melody Tomlinson who will speak on the topic “People don’t resist AI, they resist uncertainty”. Doors open at 09:00 for tea and coffee, and the speech begins at 10:00. Entrance is R10 for members and R20 for visitors, who are most welcome.
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on the current name change process, such as the changes of place names in the Eastern Cape. “I think it is perfectly understandable that there are people who are keen to change the names of places in South Africa. Most place names are not neutral in their connotation. So, they may be associated with people who don’t, in current opinion, have a great track history.” He explained further by view of examples. “Take Grahamstown for example. Back in 1819 Colonel Graham adopted a policy of using what he called ‘a proper degree of terror’ to push the Xhosa people out of the Eastern Frontier. It’s no wonder, then, that in recent years it was renamed Makhanda, after one of his prominent victims. And then there’s the general feeling of having one’s culture supplanted as place names are imposed upon from another culture. “Of course, from another point of view, the locals whose ancestors lived here long before colonial times have always felt they were living in a foreign country. Many of the old names have been rejected because they came straight out of the 19th-century British Great Big Book of Imperial Officials or even before that from the Dutch settlers. As a result some have been dumped simply for being ‘too foreign’. So What’s in a Name? is available at R220. To order e-mail the author at drv@worldonline. co.za
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DONDERDAG 22 OKTOBER Huis Jabes, ’n toevlugsoord vir mishandelde vroue en hul kinders, hou sy jaarlikse geldinsamelingsdinee by Eureka buite Durbanville. Die verrigtinge begin om 18:00 vir 18:30. Bespreek by 083 284 3111 of info@ sostrust.co.za.
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SATERDAG 24 OKTOBER Die Vriende van Bracken hou op Saterdag 24 Oktober ’n insiggewende geleentheid oor indringerplante by die Bracken-natuurreservaat. Die program begin om 09:00 met ’n begeleide stap deur die reservaat onder leiding van die omgewingsopvoeder André Vermeulen, getiteld Alien’s invading Bracken’s Indigenous Flora, gevolg deur ’n praatjie om 10:00 in die Omgewingsentrum deur die plantpatoloog dr. Alan Wood oor Turning Pathogens into Allies: How and why we do weed bio-control. Kontak André by 071 089 9503.
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SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER Cape Town International Kite Festival will again #ColourTheSky in support of mental health awareness. Taking place at Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, visitors can look forward to family entertainment, interactive activities, delicious food vendors and fun for all ages, while supporting Cape Mental Health and its vital work in the community. Tickets via Quicket. For more information, visit www.capementalhealth.co.za/ColourTheSky or follow @CTKiteFest on social media.
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THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER Swing together for a brighter future at the Alta du Toit Charity Golf Day taking place at Bellville Golf Club. The 4-ball includes tw golf carts. Shot gun start at 11:00 and prize giving and lunch at 17:00. There will also be an auction and great prizes up for grabs. For more information email Lionel at donation@ altadutoit.co.za.
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FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER LifeArt School and Studio is hosting a community art exhibition showcasing diverse works by local students aged 18 to 80, ranging from portraits and florals to modern abstracts and niche aviation art. Standout exhibitors include older artist Zanette Swart, and painter Gisela Strydom.
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adio Tygerberg het Maandag (5 Oktober) –op Wêreldonderwysersdag – met sy My School-Hero-veldtog erkenning gegee aan onderwysers wat daagliks ’n blywende verskil in die lewe van kinders maak. Die projek, wat deur Spectra Stationers, die Tytec-groep en Parrot Products moontlik gemaak is, het luisteraars gedurende die jaar genooi om maandeliks ’n onderwyser – hul “hero” – te benoem. Die agt finaliste was Heidi van Wyk (die Hoërskool Silversands), Nico Aldrich (die Laerskool Eversdal), Louis Crous (die Laerskool Bastion), Bonny de Beer (die Laerskool Simonsberg), Esmé Hills (die Laerskool De Tyger), Jesse Lewis (die Hoërskool The Settlers), Ronel van Dijk (Paarl Skool) en Domè Swarts (Kasselsvlei Primêre Skool). Luisteraars kon die afgelope paar weke op Radio Tygerberg se webwerf stem wie hul gunsteling “school-hero” is. Byna 9 000 stemme is ontvang. Bonny de Beer van die Laerskool Simonsberg is met bykans 4 000 stemme as Radio Tygerberg se 2026My School-Hero aangewys. De Beer stap weg met ’n R10 000-Spectrageskenkbewys, terwyl haar skool ook ’n geborgde drukker (ter waarde van R10 000) vir ’n jaar ontvang. Radio Tygerberg se stasiebestuurder, Rikus van Rooy, sê die veldtog gaan oor veel meer as net ’n wenner: “Dit is vir ons belangrik dat onderwysers besef hulle word raakgesien en dat hulle die ware helde van ons skole is. Onderwysers is daardie ‘hero’s’ wat leerders dikwels ten
By die My School Hero-saamtrek Maandagoggend was (van links) Lizelle van der Berg (Spectra Stationers), Bonny de Beer (My School Hero-2026-wenner), Esmé Eksteen (Spectra Stationers), Elmar Kruger (die Tytecgroep) en Rikus van Rooy (Radio Tygerberg).
“DIT IS BELANGRIK ONDERWYSERS BESEF HULLE WORD RAAKGESIEN EN HULLE IS DIE WARE HELDE.” koste van hulself help. Met die ‘My SchoolHero’-veldtog wou ons die onderwysers vier wat daagliks help om die volgende geslag te vorm,” sê Van Rooy.
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Bookkeeper jailed for fraud An eight-year-prison sentence was handed down in the Parow Regional Court to a Cape Town bookkeeper last week for fraud. The sentencing of Louise Johanna Baynes (58) on Wednesday 30 September was welcomed by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks), its spokesperson, Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi, said. He said Baynes was found guilty on 228 counts of fraud involving losses amounting to R3 662 523,91. The court heard that Bayne had been employed at Province Lighting, which is trading as Rubicon Lighting, which specialised in the manufacture and distribution of commercial-lighting products. Her responsibilities included capturing supplier invoices on the payment system, loading beneficiary information and approving payments before they were authorised by management. Over a six-year period, between January 2017 and February 2023, Vukubi said, the accused submitted fictitious and/or altered invoices purportedly issued by legitimate suppliers and authorised the associated payments. He said investigations conducted by the Hawk’s Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team revealed she had manipulated the invoices by inserting or substituting banking details to reflect bank accounts belonging to her or were under her control, although represented as belonging to legitimate suppliers. “Acting on these misrepresentations, Rubicon Lighting, through its representative, effected payments into the fraudulent accounts. These payments were neither due nor payable to the accused, resulting in substantial financial prejudice to the company.” Two of the eight years’ Baynes was sentenced to were conditionally suspended for five years. The court further declared her unfit to possess a firearm, Vukubi said.
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SA 4x4 & Outdoor Show is terug D ie gewilde South African 4x4 & Outdoor Show in die Wes-Kaap word vanjaar die derde keer aangebied, maar hierdie keer by ’n splinternuwe terrein naamlik Sandringham by Stellenbosch. Dit vind die naweek van 23 tot 25 Oktober plaas. Hierdie konsep word al geruime tyd suksesvol in Gauteng aangebied en die afgelope twee jaar se aanbieding in die Wes-Kaap was ’n groot sukses. Die hooffokus is 4x4, buitelewe en kampering en daar sal verskeie aktiwiteite wees. Uitstallings sluit 4x4-, kampeeren braaitoerusting asook verskeie voertuie en verwante produkte, woonwaens en kampeersleepwaens in. Daar sal ’n speelpark vir die kinders wees om ouers die geleentheid te bied om alles te besigtig. Kom ontmoet André de Villiers, die aanbieder van 4x4 met André op kykNET, en kry die geleentheid om saam met hom op ’n splinternuwe doelgeboude hindernisbaan te ry en ook meer van sy TVreeks te hoor en te sien. Hierdie jaar laat die nuwe terrein dit ook toe om ’n 4x4- “Extreme Challenge” aan te bied saam met die Cape Offroad 4x4 Challenge Club – iets om nie mis te loop nie. Kom kyk ook
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hoe lyk die terrein en die pragtige Bolandse berge uit die lug saam met Mosselbaai Helikopters. Oudergewoonte sal daar talle gekeurde kosverskaffers wees, ’n kunsmark en deli-gedeelte, Simonsvlei-wyntuin en ’n kroeg en biertuin. Jimmy’s Sauces borg ’n verskeidenheid kunstenaars wat deur die dag sal optree. Die skou open Vrydag om 12:00 en Saterdag en Sondag om 09:00. Koste vir dagbesoekers wissel tussen R60 en R120 met naweekpakette wat ook beskikbaar is. Toegang vir kinders drie jaar en jonger is gratis. Kaartjies is aanlyn beskikbaar by Open Tickets of by die hekke. Navrae oor uitstallings en aktiwiteite kan gerig word aan Tersia by accounts@ekspo. co.za of by 072 487 0000. Besoek www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.
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Duinebesies vat die pad vir Chappiesrit Liefhebbers van klassieke Volkswagens en duinebesies kan uitsien na ’n kleurvolle dag op die pad wanneer The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club hul gewilde Kasteelen Chappies-rit op Sondag 11 Oktober aanbied. Dié Kaapstadse klub bring en liefhebbers van lugverkoelde Volkswagens, duinebesies, Baja Bugs en ander klassieke VW’s vir gesinsvriendelike geleenthede bymekaar. VAN BOTHASIG TOT CHAPMAN’S PEAK Die dag begin om 09:30 by Bothasig KFC, waarna die konvooi na die Kasteel die Goeie Hoop vertrek.
Daarvandaan gaan die rit voort met een van die WesKaap se mooiste kusroetes langs, met ’n skilderagtige rit oor Chapman’s Peak, gevolg deur ’n piekniek en middagbyeenkoms by Mariner’s Wharf. Die klub se ritte is bekend vir die kleurvolle ou-skoolse voertuie, kameraderie onder lede en die geleentheid om die provinsie se paaie en landmerke op ’n unieke manier te ervaar. Die geleentheid is gesinsvriendelik en belangstellendes is welkom om die klub se webtuiste te besoek. Vir navrae, skakel Mickey by 082 497 7721 of besoek www. wildbuggers.co.za
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Die kleurvolle vloot klassieke Volkswagens en duinebesies geparkeer terwyl lede die besienswaardighede verken.
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he has survived a coma, a brain tumour and a cardiac arrest and now she is strutting towards the Mrs South Africa stage with a pacemaker in her chest and fire in her heart. Chanelle Badenhorst (37), a wife, mother of two and Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Champion from Bloubergstrand, is among the top 30 finalists in this year’s Mrs South Africa competition. But hers is no ordinary pageant journey. “After everything I’ve faced in my life, entering Mrs South Africa feels like a calling, a step into purpose, not perfection,” she says. “I didn’t come here polished or pretending. I came as I am, real, learning and growing.”
Chanelle Badenhors from Bloubergstrand, is among the top 30 finalists in this year’s Mrs South Africa competition.
“Entering Mrs South Africa feels like a calling ...” - Chanelle Badenhorst Chanelle’s medical odyssey began in 2008 when, as a 19-year-old student at the North-West University, she contracted viral meningitis and was in a coma for about a week. “Just six weeks after I came out of the coma, a tumour on the pituitary gland of the brain was diagnosed,” she says. “I was a student at the time and had to interrupt my studies.” The tumour caused blindness and required stringent treatment. Had she not recovered, surgery to remove it would have carried the risk of losing her senses. “It was a journey of faith, and a miracle when the treatment supposed to shrink the tumour took the tumour away. Life was back to normal and I could return to university to complete my studies.” And complete them she did, with distinction. She went on to complete her BA in communication and media studies, then her honours degree in psychology, and then her master’s degree in applied positive psychology, all cum laude. “I was the youngest person and first woman in South Africa to complete the master’s degree.” For a while, life was good. She got married and were blessed with two daughters. A HEART THAT STOPPED In her early thirties, heart health became a major part of her life. “After Covid I developed myocarditis and pericarditis causing a sudden cardiac arrest at work and was later diagnosed with, among other things, sick sinus syndrome.”
At just 33, she received a pacemaker. “My life changed instantly, and what was normal was not normal anymore,” she says. “I became dependent on the pacemaker and was diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome. In other words, my heart was lazy.” She had to start running to strengthen her heart. What started as 30-minute cardio workouts turned into longer runs as she joined a running club. It was a big mindshift, but nine months later she did her first half marathon, and a year later, the Cape Town marathon. “I run to keep my heart as strong and fit as possible. I have completed more than one Cape Town marathon, but the Two Oceans half marathon is very special to me. I have completed it several times and have also run as a Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa Champion.” Chanelle was chosen as a semi-finalist in January and made the top 30 in July. She calls her platform Queen of Hearts, and it is not about a tiara. “When I speak about a crown, I don’t mean something worn on my head,” she says. “My crown is my heart. That’s the space I lead from. That’s the brand I’m building.” The platform brings her heart story, her faith, her love for people and her passion for women supporting other women all together. “I’m discovering that this journey is built on sisterhood, on relationships that form when women choose to rely on one another.” She says the Mrs South Africa competition is a platform that empowers women. “It is actually often referred to as the ‘MBA of Life’ The glamour is only a small part of it. Follow Badenhorst’s journey on Instagram at @Chanelle24.
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She has completed more than one Cape Town marathon.
With her on the journey is a four-legged heart guardian, Klara-Bell.
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Get ready to Poll dance Elections are around the corner, the cost of living is up, and political parties are gearing up for another round of promises, posters and unsolicited WhatsApps. The international news gets stranger by the day. Somewhere between the chaos, the campaign trails and the endless political hot takes, there is a small but important question: can we please laugh at this? Politically Aweh brings their political satire show Poll Dancing to the Homecoming Centre on Wednesday 21 October at 19:00. It promises big laughs and the kind of information you actually want before heading to the polls. Hosts KG Mokgadi and Zoë Human bring together Dillan Oliphant, Dan Corder, Lindy Johnson, Naledi Mashishi and more for a fast-paced live show
packed with stand-up, sketches, interviews, reporting and plenty of political mischief. But the show is not only about the jokes. Journalists and research partners help unpack what is happening on the ground, giving audiences the context behind the headlines, campaign promises and political noise. The facts are checked, the politicians are fair game, and nobody gets off lightly. So bring your friends, your political opinions and the person who insists they do not follow politics but somehow has a 17-minute voice note about it. Come for the laughs, and leave a little more informed. Get informed, get involved and get to the polls. Tickets cost R250 and are available at Quicket.
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MUSICAL BASED ON FILM ON STAGE AT ARTSCAPE NEXT YEAR The Bodyguard, the stage musical based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will have its South African premiere at Artscape in Cape Town in March 2027.
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he Bodyguard, the stage musical based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, will have its South African premiere at Artscape on 12 March 2027. The musical follows global singing superstar Rachel Marron and former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, hired to protect her from a mystery stalker. As Farmer struggles to balance his duty to protect Marron and her family with his growing feelings for his client, an unexpected romance unfolds. The score features several of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, including “I Will Always Love You”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, “Queen of the Night”, “I Have Nothing”, “Run to You” and “So Emotional”. The all-South African cast will be announced soon, with fans eager to see who will play the lead roles of Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer.
FILM LEGACY The Bodyguard was the tenth highest-grossing film in history at the time of its 1992 release. The soundtrack, performed by Whitney Houston, became the best-selling soundtrack album of all time, selling more than 45 million copies worldwide, and
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Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees is tans aan die gang tot Sondag 11 Oktober. Toneel, musiek, kuns, gespekke en meer. Besoek www.woordfees.co.za vir die program. Cape Ballet Africa presents Elyssium at The Baxter’s Pam Golding Theatre now until 11 October. Tickets from R200 at Webtickets. Kom Fietna saam met Mareldia is van 7 tot 17 Oktober by die Baxter-teater op die planke. Kaartjies kos R150 tot R180 by Webtickets. Steve Hofmeyr tree Vrydag 9 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net Kinnes van Somers runs at the Baxter this week until Saturday 10 October. Performed in Afrikaans and English, with surtitles, the play explores themes of identity, fear, inheritance and transformation. Age restriction of 14 years. Tickets cost R80 to R120 at Webtickets. Die Skotse sangeres Sandi Thom van “I wish I was a Punk Rocker”-faam tree Saterdag 10 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos slegs R395, R495 en R595 en is by www.heroeslive. net beskikbaar.
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won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. “I Will Always Love You”, the lead single, remains the best-selling single by a female artist of all time. The songs “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. International reviews have praised the production’s staging and energy. The Telegraph called it “spectacularly and ingeniously designed”, while The Independent wrote: “You go in humming the tunes, you come out whooping them!” Early Bird specials offer a 20% discount for selected performances: Wednesday 17 March and Thursday 18 March at Artscape, The offer is valid for bookings made until 31 October, with a maximum of six tickets per customer. ‘Terrific Tuesday’ discounts are available for Tuesday performances, and a 20% block booking discount applies to groups of 20 or more on selected shows. Group bookings can be made by contacting sales@showtime.co.za. The production carries a PG 12+ rating due to adult content, and parental guidance is advised. Ticket prices range from R250 to R620 and are at Ticketmaster.
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Voices of the Ages: Zolani Mahola – People Power is at Artscape on Saturday 10 October at 20:00. Tickets from R350 at Webtickets. The Kyle Shepherd Xahuri Trio Plays the Music of Abdullah Ibrahim on Saturday 10 October at 19:00 at The Baxter Concert Hall. Tickets cost R250 at Webtrickets. Theatre Dance Association – Dancers for dancers is at The Baxter Theatre on Sunday 11 October at 14:00. Twenty dance studios come together to raise funds for Cape Ballet Africa. Ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatic dance.Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Albie Sachs: Father, Sons and Soft Vengeance comes to The Baxter 13 to 31 October. This new play explores the public and private life of activist, lawyer and constitutional judge Albie Sachs. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Our Bodies Remember, a contemporary Jazzart dance production, runs at Artscape from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October. Tickets at Webtickets. Appel tree op Donderdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net.
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Politically Aweh hosts KG Mokgadi and Zoë Human.
Hiram maak Afrikaans ‘saxy’ Hiram Koopman bring sy vertoning Sax in Afrikaans aanstaande Woensdag (14 Oktober) om 20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville. Dit is vir Koopman – ná 17 jaar as professionele saksofoonspeler wat die wêreld deur getoer het – ’n groot voorreg om weer ’n solo-vertoning aan te bied. Met Sax in Afrikaans vier hy die klassieke Afrikaanse musiek waarmee hy grootgeword het. Koopman se liefde vir musiek het as ’n sewejarige met groot drome begin – in ’n huis waar Afrikaanse musiek elke dag in die kombuis gespeel het terwyl
sy ma gebak en kos gemaak en sy pa se jazzklanke die agtergrond gevorm het. Sedertdien het hy die verhoog met kunstenaars soos Elvis Blue, David Kramer, Laurika Rauch en vele ander gevestigde én nuwe Afrikaanse kunstenaars gedeel. Koopman maak nie net musiek nie – hy deel ook stories van sy musikale ervarings. Grandall Vlotman, sy musikale regisseur, ondersteun die vertolkings op klavier. Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.
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Tygerberg Hospital marks 50 years of pioneering public health care T he Western Cape’s Tygerberg Hospital is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades as one of South Africa’s leading academic and central hospitals and reaffirming its role as a cornerstone of specialised public health care in the province. Since opening its doors in 1976 the hospital has provided highly specialised care to patients referred from clinics, community-health centres, district and regional hospitals across the province. As a tertiary referral hospital it forms an integral part of South Africa’s public health-care system, ensuring patients with complex medical conditions have access to the specialist services they need, said Laticia Pienaar, department spokesperson.
FIVE DECADES OF MEDICAL MILESTONES Over the past 50 years, the hospital has helped shape health care in South Africa through pioneering clinical care, research and innovation. Its achievements include South Africa’s first test-tube quadruplets in 1986, the country’s first pregnancy following intracytoplasmic sperm injection in 1996, significant advances in cochlear implantation and transplant medicine, and the world’s first successful penile transplant in 2014. These milestones reflect sustained progress across reproductive medicine, neonatal care, child health, adult medicine, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and other specialised services. At the heart of these advances is a commitment to improving patients’ lives through specialised care, said Pienaar. TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION Beyond patient care, the hospital has
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The year taught me life can change in an instant If there is one thing this year has taught me, it’s things can change in an instant. One moment you’re at the beginning of a new year, filled with hopes, dreams and plans for what lies ahead, and the next, you’re seven months into the year wondering where the time went and how you ended up exactly where you are. Life has a strange way of reminding us that, despite how carefully we plan, very little is actually within our control. At the beginning of the year, many of us probably had a picture in our minds of what this year would look like. Perhaps it included financial stability, travel, personal growth or simply becoming a better version of ourselves. We make plans because plans give us something to look forward to. They make the future feel predictable. But life does not always follow the script. Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that changes everything. Sometimes, a door closes when we were convinced it would remain open. And sometimes, circumstances change so quickly that we barely have time to process what has happened. That unpredictability can be frightening. There are moments when you can feel as though you are falling behind because your life does not look the way
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you imagined it would by this point. We compare our reality with the plans we made at the beginning of the year and wonder what went wrong. But perhaps nothing went wrong. Perhaps life simply changed direction. I have come to realise that not every unexpected change is a setback. Some changes force us to grow in ways we would never have chosen for ourselves. They introduce us to people we would never have met; push us towards opportunities we never considered and teach us lessons we may not have learned if everything had gone according to plan. That does not mean we have to pretend that change is always easy. It isn’t. There are changes that hurt. There are disappointments that take time to accept. There are moments when all you can do is acknowledge that something did not work out the way you hoped it would. And that is okay. Perhaps the lesson is not to stop making plans, but to hold them a little more loosely. To dream but leave room for life to surprise us. To work towards our goals while understanding that the road to getting there may look completely different from what we imagined. Seven months can feel like a lifetime when you look back at everything that has happened. Yet there are still months ahead. And if this year has taught me anything, it is that life can change in an instant. So instead of worrying too much about whether everything is going according to plan, perhaps we should learn to appreciate where we are, trust God through the uncertainty and remain open to what comes next. Because sometimes, the life we end up living is far different from the one we planned. And sometimes, that is where the real story begins. - KAYLYNNE BANTOM
GOOI MIELIE(S): Mielie die skaap het ’n spesiale plek tussen haar groot renostervriende by die Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Die skape het gehelp om die jong renosters rustig te hou en word nou deur die diere as deel van die trop aanvaar. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW
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Time for City to declare itself I read the letter of Ben Groenewald in the TygerBurger of 30 September 2026 with great joy in realising that some-one else was also concerned about the lack of progress with desalination in order to provide long term water security for Cape Town and the Western Cape. During and just after the last severe drought and D-Day predictions, the powers that be had many plans to ensure water security including desalination and we were all satisfied that our leaders would do what they promised. Unfortunately, it seems as if the good years that followed made them complacent and nothing has happened to lighten the blow of a next dry period which by all accounts, we are once again facing this
summer. They remained silent on how the plans they put forward were progressing. It is truly shocking to hear that all that has happened in the intervening years is that a place for a desalination plant has been identified. It clearly seems not to have been a priority any more but was once again typical political promises which went nowhere. It is time for the City and Provincial leadership to come out and say openly to the people of Cape Town and the Western Cape what their intentions are in this regard and to provide time lines so that we can hold them accountable. They are wanting our votes come November so it is time to be really honest and open if they want our support. WANTING ANSWERS, Cape Town resident
Wanneer word mens nou ’n Kapenaar? Ek is al 12 jaar in die Kaap - in Durbanville, of "die noordelik voorstede", soos almal sê. Ek verruil dit vir niks en pas goed in. My vraag is - is ek nog ’n "inkommer"? Indien wel, hoe lank moet ek hier wees voordat ek myself as Kapenaar mag beskou? Ek waardeer my nuwe tuiste baie. Al waar ek nog onwelkom voel, is op die paaie - ek ry deesdae 'n 2004
- VW Jetta, wat aan my broer behoort en wat hy hier gelos het vir die kere wat hy Kaap toe vlieg om sake te doen - so dosyn keer per jaar. Die Jetta het dus ’n GP-nommerplaat. Min mense gee my kans om bane te wissel of in druk verkeer in te draai. Dalk moet ek maar met Boeta praat om die kar eerder hier te registreer? JOHANN, Sonstraalhoogte
The mysterious disappearance of the shopping trolley Where exactly do all the missing shopping trolleys go? Every supermarket car park seems to have at least one abandoned trolley sitting somewhere. Some are left next to parking bays, others on pavements, and occasionally you will spot one several streets away from the shop. I recently saw a trolley standing at the entrance to a residential complex in Durbanville. It looked as though it had decided to start a new life. Perhaps there is a secret trolley society somewhere. Maybe, after a long day of carrying groceries, they gather at night and discuss their adventures. “I spent the afternoon in aisle seven,” one might say. “I was pushed all the way to the car wash,” another could reply. Jokes aside, abandoned trolleys can be a nuisance. They can block pavements, damage vehicles and create hazards. I know that supermarkets employ staff to collect them, but perhaps shoppers should also take some responsibility. Take the extra few minutes to return it to the designated area. We all complain when our neighbourhoods look untidy, but keeping them clean does not only depend on municipal workers or businesses. It starts with small choices made by residents every day. Next time you finish your shopping, return the trolley. E-MAIL, Durbanville
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Safety first at school
I would like to take a moment to say thank you to the City of Cape Town for the road repairs and resurfacing work that has recently taken place in parts of Table View. As residents, we are often quick to complain when something is wrong, and understandably so. Potholes, uneven surfaces and deteriorating roads can make daily driving frustrating and, in some cases, dangerous. That is why I believe it is equally important to acknowledge when something is being done to address these problems. The difference on some of the roads is already noticeable. A smoother road might seem like a small thing, but for the thousands of residents who use these streets every day, it makes a considerable difference. For motorists, it means fewer potholes to dodge and less wear and tear on vehicles. For cyclists and pedestrians, properly maintained roads and surfaces also contribute to a safer environment.
Every morning, parents gather outside schools with one common hope: that their children will arrive safely. Unfortunately, some motorists seem to forget this. I have watched cars speeding through school zones, drivers overtaking vehicles that are waiting for children and motorists becoming impatient because a parent is taking a few extra seconds to let a child out of a car. We all have somewhere to be. But getting to work two minutes earlier is not more important than a child’s safety. School areas are busy places. Children are unpredictable. They run, they drop things, they cross roads and sometimes they simply don’t see an approaching vehicle. That is precisely why motorists need to slow down. Put the phone away. Pay attention. Follow the speed limit. Be patient when traffic is congested. Remember that the child crossing the road could be your own. E-MAIL, Plattekloof
I understand that the City has a huge area to maintain and that road repairs cannot happen everywhere at once. There will always be another road somewhere waiting for attention. However, seeing crews actually working in our neighbourhood gives residents some reassurance that our concerns are being heard. I would also like to thank the workers who are out there doing the physical work. Road construction is not an easy job, particularly when crews have to work alongside busy traffic. Hopefully, the repairs will last and similar attention will eventually reach some of the other roads in need of maintenance. We often hear the phrase “community spirit”, but maintaining the infrastructure that communities rely on is an important part of building a better neighbourhood. So, from at least one Table View resident: thank you. - GAVIN PETERSEN, Table View
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2027 Absa Cape Epic route revealed T
he 2027 Absa Cape Epic will draw a new line across the Western Cape, with more than 700km of racing, iconic climbs, world-class trails and three host regions combining to create a route that signals not only the next chapter of the race, but the beginning of a new era for the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race. Unveiled at the 2027 Route Launch Gala Dinner at the Southern Sun Cape Sun in Cape Town, the route will take riders from Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West to the valleys of Ceres, through the mountains of Tulbagh and into the legendary trails of Wellington, where one final finish line awaits after eight days of racing. Along the way, riders will tackle the highest point ever reached in the history of the Absa Cape Epic on Waboomsberg, experience some of South Africa's most celebrated trail networks and face the iconic Cliffhanger on the Queen Stage. Built around the theme One Line That Changes Everything, the 2027 route reflects the reality of the Absa Cape Epic: every rider arrives with a different story, but all are transformed by the line they choose to cross. The route opens with a 27km Prologue at Lourensford Wine Estate before moving into two demanding stages around Ceres, including the race's longest
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The length of the race with iconic climbs and world-class trails
day and a historic ascent of Waboomsberg. Riders will then transition to a new race village at Saronsberg in Tulbagh, where spectacular mountain scenery, hidden valleys and technical singletrack will continue to shape the race narrative. The final chapter unfolds in Wellington, home to the Queen Stage and the legendary Cliffhanger, before a Grand Finale delivers riders to the finish line at Imbuko Wines. FROM CERES TO WELLINGTON From the purpose-built trail networks of Eselfontein to the hidden valleys of the Witzenberg, the expansive roads of the Swartland and the iconic trails of Wellington, the 2027 route combines some of the finest riding in South Africa with the landscapes and experiences that have come to define the Absa Cape Epic. It is a route designed to challenge the world's best professional riders while delivering an unforgettable journey for amateurs chasing their own Epic dream. Shannon Valstar, Race Director for the Absa Cape Epic, said the 2027 route represents far more than the next edition of the race. “2027 marks the beginning of an
exciting new chapter for the Absa Cape Epic. With Absa renewing its commitment to the race, we have an incredible opportunity to build on everything that has made this event iconic while shaping what comes next. This route reflects that ambition. It honours the heritage of the race, but it also signals a new era of growth, innovation and impact.” She said the theme captured what makes the race special. “The theme of One Line That Changes Everything captures exactly what makes the Absa Cape Epic so special. It only takes one decision to enter, one start line to cross and one finish line to completely change how you see yourself and what you believe is possible.” For Valstar, returning to Ceres carries particular significance. “On a personal level, Ceres holds a special place in my journey. The first race village I ever worked in was Ceres during my very first year on the event as part of the media and live broadcast crew.“ Returning there as part of the 2027 route feels incredibly full circle and is a reminder of how many life-changing stories are created through this race, not only for riders, but for everyone fortunate enough to be involved in it.” BUILT ON PARTNERSHIPS Hendrico Burger, Route Director for the Absa Cape Epic, paid tribute to the landowners,
The 2027 Absa Cape Epic route has been unveiled, promising more than 700km of racing, epic climbs and world-class trails across the Western Cape.
trail builders and communities who helped make the 2027 route possible. “Every edition of the Absa Cape Epic is built on partnerships. We are incredibly grateful to the landowners, farmers, trail builders, local communities and stakeholders who open their properties, share their trails and work alongside us to bring this event to life.”Burger said that support had been particularly important following the floods earlier this year.“ Many people have gone above and beyond to restore trails, repair infrastructure and help us create a route that showcases the very best of the Western Cape.” The 2027 Absa Cape Epic will see riders cover more than 700km
and approximately 17,000m of climbing across eight days of racing, culminating in Wellington at Imbuko Wines, owned by the Van Zijl and Zenzen families. For every rider, however, the route is about far more than statistics. It is about partnership, perseverance and discovering what lies beyond the limits they once thought possible. It is about drawing a line between who they are today and who they become by the time they reach the finish. Three iconic host regions. One unforgettable journey. In 2027, the Absa Cape Epic enters a new era. And for every rider bold enough to take on the challenge, it begins with one decision, one start line and one line that changes everything.
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Villager dumped out of Gold Cup AVRIL FILLIES illager from Brookside will have to try again next year to win the coveted Gold Cup after they were eliminated in the Top 16 by Durbell in the Southern Bracket on Saturday 3 October. Durbell progressed to the quarterfinals after a 32-27 victory and will fly the Western Province Rugby Union's flag when they take on Roses United from Wellington, Boland's representative in the contest. Villager were looking for their third trophy this year, after being crowned back-to-back Super League A champions and President's Cup winners, but it was not to be. Despite the defeat three players, Giuliano de Franchi, Thoubaan Gabriels and William Rose, celebrated 50 caps. It was always going to be an uphill battle for both teams and it was only going to be who wants it the most. Last year Hamiltons were in the same boat as Villager when the latter beat them in their quarter-finals in a Cape derby and Villager progressed to the final where Naka Bulls were too strong and were crowned back-to-back winners of the Gold Cup. Roses United, the reigning champions at
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SA20 tickets are now on sale – and selling fast Fans have an opportunity to secure the hottest seats in town with tickets for Season 4 of Betway SA20 going on sale today. The anticipated fourth season will take place in a new festive window between 26 December 2025 and 25 January 2026, giving holiday-goers and those on staycations access to non-stop cricket action and entertainment. The opening match at Newlands on Boxing Day between defending Champions MI Cape Town and Durban’s Super Giants promises electrifying fireworks to start the season. The clash will set the tone for an exciting line-up of opening-week fixtures in Pretoria, Paarl, Durban, Gqeberha, and
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Johannesburg. All tickets can be purchased on www. SA20.co.za and at all stadium ticket offices. Following last season’s record-breaking attendance figures and ticket sales, the League returns with even more energy, thrilling match-ups and unforgettable fan experiences across the six stadiums in the country. Returning with an even bigger bang, fans can expect something for everyone: world-class cricket, IG-worthy vibes, dance-cam moments and more. “The opening of ticket sales is a true marker that Season 4 is around the corner,” Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith said. “It has been encouraging to see the demand for tickets during the exclusive pre-sale window, with the opening match and the Final at Newlands already drawing a lot of interest and demand. We’re looking forward to being a part of everyone’s festive season plans.” With all six 19-player squads confirmed following a record-breaking auction the attention moves to the star quality of local and international players who will light-up the stage. Fans will be treated to some of world cricket’s superstars – Kagiso Rabada, Jos Buttler, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller and Faf du Plessis – who will bring their experience and flair to the competition. All news and fixtures can also be found at www.sa20.co.za
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