. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub kom byeen by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00 vir ‘n sop-en-kuierdag. Die spreker is Leon Kluge oor “A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller” ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met “layering”-tegniek woord aangebied. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY 18 JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: "Embrace the beauty of Summer" – wear your best flowers & blooms attire Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org
TUESDAY 22 JULY
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 The guest speaker Dr Lester Cowley will present a lecture titled: "Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
. Discover the art of pottery with Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre in a relaxed and creative environment, suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Classes run from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost is R165 per lesson for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay R150 All fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For enquiries or to enrol, contact 066 237 7021.
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners. Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021.
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
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Die vermeende rower wat verlede week in verband met die rooftog op 'n hoogswanger vrou, haar man en hul tweejarige kleuter in die Bellville-landdroshof verskyn het, is in die daghospitaal behandel nadat hy glo in 'n skermutseling tydens sy aankeer beseer is
Volgens kapt FC van Wyk, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, het die 39-jarige man van Durbanville verlede Dinsdag (8 Julie) op ‘n aanklag van gewapende roof verskyn
Die saak is na gister vir ‘n aansoek om borgtog uitgestel Die uitslag van die borgtogaansoek was nog onbekend met druktyd
PISTOOL
Die gesin is op Sondag 6 Julie omstreeks 16:30 by die hek van hul woonkompleks
VERDAGTE DREIG GLO OM KIND TE SKIET TYDENS ROOFTOG
in Durbanville deur 'n gewapende man beroof Die man het 'n pistool, wat later geblyk het 'n gaspistool te wees, op hul kleuter gerig en gedreig om die kind te skiet as die ma nie haar selfoon oorhandig nie
Die ma het haar selfoon eenkant gegooi om hom van hulle af weg te kry en toe die vermeende rower omdraai om dit op te tel, het haar man hom platgeduik
Die vrou, wat ses maande swanger is, het hard om hulp gegil en twee mans van die kompleks het hulle te hulp gesnel en die rower met kabelbinders vasgemaak
Die rower het ook 'n knipmes en skroewedraaier by hom gehad 'n Tikpyp is ook by hom gevind
Haar man moes steke ontvang vir 'n kopwond nadat die rower hom met die vuurwapen oor die kop geslaan het, het die vrou aan TygerBurger gesê
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POLISIEWYDVEROORDEEL
Die Durbanville-polisie het volgens omstanders eers 'n uur en 'n half later by die misdaadtoneel opgedaag om die vermeende rower in hegtenis te neem - glo “omdat'n voertuig nie beskikbaar was nie"
Die voorval het egter slegs 400m van die polisiekantoor af plaasgevind - volgens Google Maps slegs ses minute se stap Dié traagheid is verlede week wyd deur inwoners van Durbanville op sosiale media veroordeel
Lt kol Malcolm Pojie, bevelvoerder van die polisie se provinsiale mediakantoor, het op navrae deur TygerBurger oor hoekom die polisie nie na die toneel gestap het nie, gereageer en laat blyk dit is "voortydig om daarop te reageer, aangesien die diensleweringsklagte eers ondersoek moet word"
Die vuurwapen wat die vermeende rower op die tweejarige kleuter gerig het,het agterna geblyk‘n gaspistool te wees
Bloekombomevergiftig
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Die 19 historiese bloekombome op 'n stuk grond langs rugbyvelde van die Laerskool Durbanville, wat in Mei begin vrek het, is inderdaad kwaadwillig vergiftig, het die Stad Kaapstad bevestig ("Bloekombome vergiftig", TygerBurger, 4 Junie)
Volgens die Stad se department van parke en ontspanning is neerslag van onkruiddoder by die bome gevind "Die departement het sy interne ondersoek afgesluit en die saak vir verdere ondersoek aan die polisie oorhandig," het die departement op navrae deur TygerBurger gesê
Die vergiftiging van die bome het die gemeenskap van Durbanville geskok Gate is in elke boomstam geboor en gif is in dié gate gegooi Meer as een gat is in van die groter, ouer bome geboor Dit stem
te vergiftig.
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“Despite the rising population growth and the increase in demand, the Durbanville police station remains under-resourced due to the failure of the ANC to allocate police capacity where it is needed The centralised control of the police services continues to undermine effective local policing
"In terms of Section 205 (3) of the Constitution the object of the police service is to prevent, combat and investigate crime; maintain public order; protect and secure the inhabitants of the country and their property; and uphold and enforce the law
"However the residents feel unsafe due to the unequal deployment of police resources to Durbanville police station We are fighting for the deployment of additional resources and the upgrade of the Durbanville police station to improve public safety and ensure that it receives the equitable police service it needs," he says
RAPIDLYGROWINGPOPULATION
"Despite a rapidly growing population of over 90 000 residents spread across 184 km² and with crime on the rise, the Durbanville police remains severely under resourced to ensure effective crime prevention, timely response to reported crimes and visible policing
"This is due to the ongoing failure of the national government through its centralised control of the police service," he says in the petition
According to Terblanche recent information obtained from the Durbanville police station reveals that the approved staff allocation was reduced by 11 officers in 2022 and a further nine officers in 2024 "Consequently, the officer to population ratio now stands at 1 police officer for every 977 residents This is significantly
NEERSLAG MET GLIFOSAAT, ‘N BESTANDDEEL WAT IN BREËSPEKTRUM ONKRUIDDODERS VOORKOM, IS IN DIE BOME GEVIND
ooreen met die metode wat gebruik is toe nege bloekombome in Renbaanweg langs landbougrond in 2019 met 'n onkruiddoder vergiftig is
GLIFOSAATISGEBRUIK
In 'n onafhanklike verslag wat deur Hearshaw and Kinnes Analytical Laboratory saamgestel is en aan TygerBurger verskaf is, blyk dit dat neerslag met die aktiewe bestanddeel glifosaat in die bome gevind is - 'n bestanddeel wat in breëspektrum onkruiddoders soos Roundup voorkom
Anelisiwe Manyana, 'n mediawoordvoerder vir die WesKaapse polisie, het bevestig 'n saak van opsetlike saakbeskadiging word deur die Durbanville-polisie ondersoek Die ondersoek volg nadat 'n inwoner die Stad in Mei ingelig het dat die bome vrek en vermoedelik vergiftig is Mense met inligting word versoek om Crime Stop by 08600 10111 te bel
Die bome groei op grond wat die Stad sedert 2022 vir 'n tienjaartydperk aan die skool verhuur Die grond bestaan uit twee erwe, Erf 1980-RE, wat vir n openbare pad gesoneer is, en Erf 1971, wat vir 'n openbare oop ruimte gesoneer is en waarop 'n stormwater-retensiedam geleë is, soos TygerBurger vroeër berig het Die stuk grond word hoofsaaklik vir parkering tydens sportbyeenkomste en vir ouers wat hul kinders by die skool kom op- en aflaai, gebruik
higher than the national standard of 1:427
"In addition to the reduction in granted personnel, the Durbanville Police Station has consistently operated below its full staffing complement
“The following figures illustrate the percentage of actual staff relative to the station’s approved staff allocation:
.20,00% as at December 2023;
. 16,67% as at December 2024; . 15,87% as at May 2025
Unequal deployment
"The unequal deployment of police resources to the Durbanville police and the size of its jurisdiction raise concerns about its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate
“To address the current shortcomings, the petition will be proposed to the office of the minister of police," he says His suggestions include the deployment of additional police officers and operational resources to reduce the officerto- population ratio; the upgrade of the Durbanville police station to brigadier status to reflect its operational demands; as well as the devolution of policing powers to capable provincial governments like the Western Cape and certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town metro police service
NOTCRITICISM
"This call to action is not criticism of the police officers at the Durbanville police station who continue to serve the community with dedication and professionalism It is rather a call for the deployment of additional resources to better equip them to enhance police services
Terblanche has started a similar process at Bellville Police Station which also faces shortages
He says he hopes to have the same success with the petition as
HISTORIESEBOOMLANING
Die stuk grond van 5 000m² is deel van die totale gehuurde stuk grond van 16 770m², waarop die skool se twee rugbyvelde (Erf 1876) geleë is Dit is hoofsaaklik die bome op Erf 1980-RE (onbeboude deel van Aristeaweg) wat vergiftig is Die ry geelhoutbome langs Durbanville-rylaan, asook die enkele bloekombome op Erf 1971, is nie vergiftig nie
Die vergiftigde bome was moontlik deel van die oorspronklike historiese bloekomboomlaning langs Durbanvillerylaan - langs die ou wa-roete vanaf Durbanville na Bellville
Doep Muller, die voorsitter van die skool se beheerliggaam, het in Junie aan TygerBurger sy kommer oor die vergiftiging van die bome uitgespreek Volgens Muller was die skool in gesprek met die Stad om die stuk grond te koop, maar dit is afgekeur omdat die grond geoormerk word vir toekomstige paduitbreidings, asook weens die teenwoordigheid van 'n retensiedam daarop Volgens Muller is die skool se eie, onafhanklike ondersoek ook afgehandel, met dieselfde uitslag
Die Stad het op navrae oor die toekoms van die bome gesê die bome sal gemonitor word om te kyk of van hulle wel oorleef en weer uitloop
"As bome of takke bros en gevaarlik raak, sal dit verwyder word," volgens 'n woordvoerder van die Stad
with the petition he submitted in 2014 for 10 days paternity leave for new fathers
INCREASEDCRIME
Durbanville Community Police Forum (DCPF) is supporting the petition "as long it is not a party political action", says Louie Storm, chair of the DCPF "Our police station must definitely be upgraded to brigadier status if one considers the massive development that has been approved by the City of Cape Town and on other goverment levels This development will definitely lead to increased crime, which the current station will not be able to handle," Storm says The issue was also highlighted at a parliament meeting on 27 June by Thomas Walters, member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, when he submitted questions about the matter to Anroux Marais, provincial minister of police oversight and community safety, for further information He asked her about the shortage of police officers at Durbanville police station compared to the growth in population Walters also wanted to know whether there are any existing or proposed plans by the national police, the national department of public works and infrastructure or any other relevant authority to upgrade, renovate, expand or replace the existing infrastructure and facilities of the Durbanville police station, and if so, what is the scope and nature of the proposed upgrades, the projected timeline and estimated or allocated budget for the project He also asked, if there are no such plans, what are the reasons for the absence of the planned infrastructure upgrades .Visit https://petitions.da.org.za/p/ police-reinforcements-durbanville to sign the petition
Gate is in boomstamme geboor en onkruiddoder daarin toegedien om die bome doelbewus
Altesame 19 bloekombome het gevrek nadat dit vergiftig is.
Newpresidentforrotaryclub
The induction of the new president for the Durbanville Rotary Club on Sunday 6 July marks an exciting transition for the organisation. Eugene Balie took over the leadership from Gordon Millar, who has been involved with Rotary International for over 30 years, having moved over from the Waterfront Rotary Club to the Durbanville Rotary Club in 2023
"In the past two years the Durbanville Rotary Club was re-energised and engaged in various initiatives aimed at uplifting the community Our projects focus on education, health and welfare, providing support to local farm schools and contributing to community development," said Millar Balie, owner of WP Locksmith based at Village Square, and his wife, Coleen, met Millar in his shop one day and were immediately drawn to the passion and commitment from Millar when he spoke to him about Durbanville Rotary Club and then joined the club in January last year The motto of Rotary International for the new year is "Unite for good", which emphasises collaboration and collective
The newly inducted president,Eugene Balie (middle) is here with Pam Rawbone (distric governor) and Gordon Millar (past president)
The old and the new: At the induction event were (from left)
Redwinesoiree inDurbanville
This year the first-ever limited-release pinotage by the producer members of Durbanville Wine Valley will be launched at its much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase on Friday 8 August
The event is being presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate on Adderley Road outside Durbanville
The Taste of Terroir Soirée traditionally features a range of wines across several vintages and styles Award-winning farms to be represented at the event are Nitida, Meerendal, Maastricht, Mellish Family Vineyards, Klein Roosboom, Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville Hills, D’Aria, De Grendel and Diemersdal
While the region’s cool climate is most often cast as the foundation for its champion sauvignon blanc wines, the truth is that this same climate also proves ideal for the optimal development of all wine grapes, says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers
ACHIEVEMENTS
This is underscored by a string of recent awards for Durbanville reds - including Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023 winning the International Judges' Trophy; Diemersdal achieving 95 points for its Private Collection 2018 Bordeaux blend at this year’s Trophy Wine Show; and De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah and Groot Phesantekraal Syrah receiving 95 and 94 points respectively in Winemag’s 2025 Shiraz Report, she says Most recently, Durbanville excelled at
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The Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase takes place from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville
the Decanter Wine Show too Gold medals were awarded to the De Grendel Wines Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay, as well as Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Promenade Pinotage and The Tangram (White)
The Taste of Terroir Soirée will present guests with the first opportunity to taste Durbanville Wine Valley’s first-ever limited-release pinotage, created as a collaboration of the winevalley’s producer members The wine is conceived to shine a light on three significant milestones: Durbanville’s bicentennial anniversary; 100 years since the establishment of pinotage, a South African creation; and, the centenary of Afrikaans as an official language Tickets at R300 per person includes tastings poured by winemakers of the valley, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture Guests have the option of following the event with dinner at local restaurants, among which The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal, Wilde Vy Bistro at Hooggelegen Farm and Meerendal’s Bossa or La Romantica . Tickets are available via Quicket at https:// qkt.io/raDXb5
Nuwe baadjies vir Fisantekraal-buurtwag
Twaalf reënbaadjies is onlangs aan die vlytige lede van die Fisantekraalbuurtwag, wat nege jaar gelede gestig is, oorhandig
Die baadjies is deur Anroux Marais, provinsiale minister van gemeenskapsveiligheid, oorhandig Marais het ook flitsligte en brood aan die buurtwag oorhandig
"Ons is regtig bevoorreg om haar by ons te hê Ek is trots op elke buurtwaglid vir wat hulle insit en opoffer om hul
gemeenskap veilig te hou," sê Elizabeth Maans, voorsitter "Ons kon ook nie vir 'n beter sektorbevelvoerder gevra het nie Sers Xego Bajula loop die ekstra myl om saam met ons te werk en ons as buurtwag te ondersteun," sê sy
"Ons wil ook vir raadslid Francois Berry bedank; hy is die beste Hy werk baie hard om net die beste te gee vir die buurtwag Hy is daar vir almal in die gemeenskap As jy op sy knoppie druk, of dit dag of nag is, hy is daar!" sê Maans
Met hul nuwe baadjies is die buurtwaglede (voor van links) Angeline Titus,Charmaine Plaaijies,Nelly Karelse, Jaime (van onbekend),Maria Harris en Elizabeth Maans (voorsitter) Voor hurk Caroldene Snyders By hulle is (heel agter in die middel) Francios Berry (raadslid vir Wyk 105),(skuins voor Berry) Anroux Marais (provinsiale minister van gemeenskapsveiligheid) en (agter heel regs) sers.Xego Bajula (sektorbevelvoerder).
Die buurtwaglede het sertifikate ontvang nadat hulle‘n buurtwagkursus voltooi het Hulle is (voor van links) Carolden Snyders,Charmaine Plaaijies,Elizabeth Maans (voorsitter van die buurtwag) en Shassa Lee Croy Agter is nog‘n buurtwaglid,Elvis Riri,Anroux Marias (provinsiale minister van gemeenskapsveiligheid), Francois Berry (raadslid vir Wyk 105) en sers Xego Bajula (sektorbevelvoerder)
Painting for paws
Capegate Shopping Centre will once again play host to wagging tails, splashes of colour and a whole lot of heart as it partners with The Dogbox Project for one of their annual Mandela Day events, set to take place this Friday, 19 July from 10:00 to 12:00 in the centre court
Now a fixture on Capegate Shopping Centre’s calendar, the event calls on community members, families, schools and corporate teams to roll up their sleeves and give 67 minutes of their time to a cause that brings real relief to dogs in need Participants will paint wooden kennels, sponsored by local businesses, which are then donated to under-resourced animal shelters across the Western Cape “Mandela Day is about making a meaningful impact, and we believe small actions can lead to lasting change,” says Zoë Enslin, marketing manager at Capegate Shopping Centre “This is our way of providing a platform for our community to show compassion, collaboration and creativity, all aimed at giving neglected animals the shelter and dignity they deserve ” The Dogbox Project began in 2012 as
at Capegate
a Mandela Day initiative and has since grown into a year-round drive to support animal shelters Kennels, being one of the most expensive and critical items for shelters, are often in short supply With the help of community-driven initiatives like this, more dogs can stay warm and dry in winter and cool during the hot summer months
DONATIONS
This year Pet Shop Science, one of Capegate Shopping Centre’s stores, has raised a paw to make the impact even bigger Pet Shop Science will be donating 67 blankets, 67 dog jerseys and 67 bags of food – totaling R22 000 in sponsorship The event’s format also echoes the Mandela Day principle: 67 teams will paint 67 kennels in 67 minutes
“All you need is a little time and a willingness to get your hands dirty We’ll provide the paint, the brushes and the music You bring the spirit ” . The public can register to take part in the event by signing up on The Dogbox Project’s website: https://www dogboxproject co.za/ events
LEWENSKIEKIE
PRENTJIEMOOI: Die Durbanville-wynvallei lê uitgestrek vanaf die heuwel op die
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BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
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Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met Tafelberg in die agtergrond
FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
Balletcompanies combineforcesto presentSwanLake
For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will join forces to present Swan Lake first in Johannesburg and then at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July
Veronica Paeper oversees this version of Swan Lake that was originally staged in Cape Town in 1971 by French dancer Attilio Labis. Close on 150 years after its first performance in Moscow in 1877, this saga of love and betrayal remains at the pinnacle of classical ballet, performed by ballet companies around the world.
The two companies have a line-up of established stars and exciting newcomers waiting in the wings to dance the leading roles. Alternating with their Joburg Ballet counterparts in both cities as Odette/Odile and Prince Siegfried will be CTCB principals Kirstél Paterson and Hannah Ward, partnered by Leusson Muniz and guest artist Jerome Barnes, recently seen opposite Ward in CTCB’s sell-out season of Giselle at Artscape The role of the evil Von Rothbart will be shared by CTCB’s Axton Green and Joburg Ballet’s Gabriel Fernandes and David Maluleka.
Performances take place at the CTICC on Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 with two matinées on Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July at 14:00 Tickets start from R200 .Book at Webtickets.
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.Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Artscape until 19 July A vibrant, uplifting musical about 16-year-old Jamie New a boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Book at Webtickets
.Aladdin runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 20 July Tickets R100 to R120 Toddlers under two free on lap Tickets at Webtickets.
. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at The Baxter now until 27 July A magical, laughfilled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 at Webtickets
. Beyond runs at Theatre on the Bay from 16 to 26 July Lamta’s new dance production weaves thrilling and innovative choreography with elements of cirque, clowning, vaudeville, and spellbinding vocal harmonies. Tickets from R150 to R275 at Webtickets
. Juanita du Plessis tree op Donderdag 17 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
. Kismet, a Taare Bollywood Dance adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 17 July at 19:00 (preview), Saturday 19 July at 19:00, and Sunday 20 July at 16:00 Tickets from R150 at Webtickets
. Unruly runs at The Baxter from 17 July to 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. Tickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. Now That’s What I Call Music met James Stewart en John Ellis is op Vrydag 18 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R250 by www dieboer com . Dance the afternoon away with five talented musicians - Nico & Fran, Greg Clifton and Kevin & Alison - at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 20 July starting at 15:00 Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book. .Barry Hilton is performing at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley on Wednesday 23 July at 19:30 Tickets cost R200 Book at www.barnyardtheatre co.za . Prime Circle tree op Donderdag 24 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net . A Tapestry of Song is at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Thursday 24 July at 19:00 The Tygerberg Children’s Choir shares the stage with the choirs from La Rochelle High School, and Goodwood Park, Table View and Welgemoed primary schools. Tickets cost R90 Book at Webtickets .Journey Through Song is on stage at Artscape Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 Inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman this concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions. Book at Webtickets .The Mikado - In Concert, a sparkling 140th anniversary tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan’s most iconic comic opera, is at Artscape Opera House from 25 to 27 July Book at Webtickets
Cape Town City Ballet’s Sasha Barnes as Odile,and Joburg Ballet’s Monike Cristina as Odette PHOTO: LAUGE SORENSON
Town City Ballet
Joburg Ballet join forces to present Swan Lake at the Cape Town International Convention Centre
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