Fuel spark
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ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA1
Not only is the public participation process for a proposed fuel station with a convenience store on an erven opposite Reddam House Primary School in D'Urbanvale flawed, but no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been conducted, despite the site’s proximity to the Uitkamp Wetland nature reserve and residential areas, residents strongly objected.
A total of 194 objections were received by the City of Cape Town from residents of D'Urbanvale and surrounding areas against the application by the closing date on Monday 9 June
Engen Petroleum bought the erven in Falcon Street in 2022 for R10,35m from the previous owner, Rosa Parks An application by Rosa Parks to build a shopping centre on the land, which is zoned for general business purposes, in May 2023 was unsuccessful after many objections by residents
An earlier application for a shopping centre years ago was also unsuccessful
“Only21ownerswere notified,despitethe development’spotential impactonabroader community... - Thersia Smit
LACKEDADEQUATEPUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In her objection, one of the residents, Thersia Smit, a lawyer, says the application process lacked adequate public participation and failed to notify all materially affected parties, including nearby residents and schools
On these grounds the D’Urbanvale Community Forum has launched a poster campaign to encourage residents who were not informed or aware of the application to stil submit their objections until 9 July
"Only 21 owners were notified, despite the development’s potential impact on a broader community, including a school and nature reserve
municipal planning by-law (2015) requires notice to be served on any person whose rights or legitimate expectations are materially and adversely affected This includes parents of schoolchildren, residents near the Uitkamp Wetland nature reserve and vulnerable individuals,” Smit says in her objection letter
“The notice does not mention the proximity to the Uitkamp Wetland nature reserve or the school, omitting critical context for public comment," she says It further fails to comply with the City of Cape Town municipal planning by-law (2015), the Cape Town Spatial Development Framework (2018) and the National Environmental Management Act (Nema), she says
"No EIA has been conducted, despite the site’s proximity to the Uitkamp Wetland nature reserve and residential areas
“The proposed site lies adjacent to the Uitkamp Wetland nature reserve, a formally protected area with critically endangered vegetation types and significant biodiversity
“The City of Cape Town
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
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WOENSDAG18JUNIE
. Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word deur Christa Thom by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville Almal is welkom Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar) en R50 kontant vir besoekers. Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.
FRIDAY20JUNE
. An inspiring and educational presentation by the Olympic sports mental coach and international keynote speaker, Luc van der Hofstad, including a talk by a biokineticist, Kristen Greef, will be held at 19:00 at the NG Church in 8th Avenue, Boston, Bellville Tickets are available for R150 and will include a beverage of choice and a cupcake The event serves as a fundraiser toe enable six young ladies from the Cape Olympia Club to attend international competitions for the Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics. For more information, send a WhatsApp message to Tiffany Tredoux on 083 225 6419
SATERDAG21JUNIE
. Living Network-krisissentrum vier 21 jaar van diens met ’n fondsinsameling saam met Jak de Priester @ Straatkafee Die viering sal van 10:00 tot 13:00 in die Vredelust-foyer op die hoek van Duminystraat en 13de Laan in Boston, Bellville, gehou word. Kaartjies kos R200 en is beskikbaar via Computicket of te koop by die Vredelust-gemeente tussen 08:00 en 13:00 sowel as Kruiskoffie in Bellville-Wes tussen 08:30 en 17:00 . Besprekings is oop vir 'n betowerende aand saam met RAAF by Eensgezind! Kaartjies beloop slegs R450 per persoon en sluit in vermaak, sjerrie sop brood malvapoeding met vla en hope pryse Kontantkroeg beskikbaar Kontak Gerda by 083 257 0380 vir jou kaartjie!
THURSDAY26JUNE
. The R5 book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home will take place on Thursday 26 June and Friday 27 June from 09:00 to 15:00 and Saturday 28 June from 09:00 to 12:30 at the reception area of the home There will be a selection of DVDs and CDs at this sale at only R5 each, as well as books, including children’s books, text books and coffee-table books. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilities will be available
SUNDAY29JUNE
. The Inner-Wheel Club Durbanville is hosting the show It's my Life at the Barnyard Tygervalley in aid of Tiney Owls Baby Home The show will feature the greatest road trip songs by, among others, Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, ACDC, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Guns 'n Roses and Bonnie Tyler The doors open at 12:30 and the show starts at 14:00 Book tickets at R195 with Irene on 082 783 9869 or by email to ireneander62@ gmail.com When making a booking, mention Tiny Owls Baby Home, and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to them . Daar is twee vertonings van Vry! by die Hoërskool Bellville, een om 15:00 en die tweede om 18:00 Kaartjies kos R150 en kan by Webtickets (dus enige Pick n Pay) gekoop word. Daar is nie bespreekte sitplekke nie en deure open ‘n halfuur voor elke vertoning. Vry! is vir die hele gesin en beslis ‘n produksie wat jy nie moet misloop nie Vir meer inligting bel Danie by 082 876 9015
. Dedicated Kungfu students training at The M.J Li Kungfu Foundation NPO based in Goodwood are hosting a Fundraiser Jive Festival Comedy Show at the Baxter Theatre in aid of students selected to compete at the prestigious United World Martial Arts Federation National Championship taking place on Saturday 5 July in Norwood, Johannesburg. Tickets cost R250 per person. Bookings can be done via WhatsApp Contact Salma on 076 989 6979 or 081 711 1211.
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms by NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen), 09:30 vir 10:00 Sop-en-kuierdag - spreker: Leon Kluge - "A Visionary of Landscape Design and Nature’s Storyteller". Blommekunskompetisie – Horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek. Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY9AUGUST
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This public concert is part of their drive to expand their appeal to new audiences and potential new members. The event will take place at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and will be available through Quicket from Monday 9 June For any further information, call Steve Broekman on 083
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Grant for children’s home
The City of Cape Town recently donated R150 000 from its Mayoral Fund towards Durbanville Children's Home during a fundraising event held at Eensgezind on Saturday 31 May
The Durbanville Children’s Home is home to 144 children, aged between 2 and 18 years from the broader area, informal settlements, farms and rural surrounds
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to the City for their generous donation towards our home We are truly grateful, as this funding will go a long way in helping us provide for the basic needs of the children in our care
“We deeply appreciate the City’s continued support of our mission and vision to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive This support empowers us to bring hope, stability and opportunity to vulnerable children in our community," said
Johanna Strauss, manager of Durbanville Children’s Home
Theresa Uys, councillor for Ward 112 and Mayco member for corporate services, said it was a great honour for her to hand over this generous donation on behalf of the mayor
"This charitable cause supports the City’s strategic objectives as set out in its integrated development plan and will ensure that this children’s home can continue to support vulnerable children These children are spared exposure to drug abuse, gang violence, poverty, crime and other social ills As a City of hope we can only hope for the very best for our children’s futures I would also like to thank the residents of Durbanville who support the home," Uys said
The Mayoral Fund is a limited source of charitable funding outlined in the City’s relief and charitable allocations policy
Leerder’nfinalis inkompetisie
‘n Talentvolle leerder van die Hoërskool Durbanville is onder die top-agt finaliste van die ATKV-DigiToneel 2025-kompetisie
Janru Steenkamp, 'n gr 10-leerder, het die prestasie behaal met sy produksie ’n Montage vir die man in die maan
Die toneelwêreld is vir Janru niks nuuts nie Hy het een van die hoofrolle gespeel - dié van die jonger weergawe van die karakter André - in die filmreeks Niggies, wat op kykNET uitgesaai is Hy was ook in Mei tweede in die nasionale Proscenium-dramakompetisie, waaraan hoërskoolleerders individueel kon deelneem
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Die 16-jarige Janru sal in Julie in die ATKV se gewilde TV-realiteitsreeks Gekies vir die Kollig saam met die sewe ander finaliste op die stel deur vier mentors
Jacques Bessenger, Marlo Minnaar, Lindsey Abrahams en Hannah Borthwick
onder hande geneem word om hul tegniek en spel te slyp
In hierdie laaste fase, net voor hul televisiedeelname, wag daar nuwe energie, inspirasie en ’n verrassende kinkel want in vanjaar se reeks wag daar nie net vier episodes nie, maar vyf! Dié ekstra episode bring ’n vars aanslag vir deelnemers én ’n nuwe spanningselement vir kykers
Die agt finaliste se werk sal in die program beoordeel word deur ’n splinternuwe beoordelaarspaneel wat geen vorige blootstelling aan hul produksies gehad het nie Hierdie objektiewe benadering verseker dat elke produksie op sy eie meriete beoordeel word
DIE FINALISTE SAL IN JULIE IN ’N TV-REALITEITSREEKS GEKIES WORD OM TE SIEN WIE IN DIE KOLLIG GAAN WEES
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Solomon Cupido keer met sy kenmerkende charisma as aanbieder terug en is gereed om nie net voor die kamera leiding te verskaf nie, maar ook agter die skerms wenke met die finaliste te deel Volgens JJ van Niekerk, projekorganiseerder van ATKVDigiToneel, was vanjaar se seisoen een wat getuig van kreatiewe aantrekkingskrag
“Daar was ’n duidelike energie wat sekere deelnemers eenvoudig na die kollig aangetrek het Hierdie agt finaliste het ’n soort swaartekrag van talent wat nie misgekyk kon word nie,” sê Van Niekerk . Gekies vir die Kollig word van Oktober op VIA (DStv-kanaal 147) uitgesaai.
GENIESPRESTEERINSKAAK
van die Laerskool Gene Louw het vanjaar op provinsiale vlak in onder meer netbal, rugby en skaak presteer
Janru Steenkamp
Here with the huge cheque are (from left) Johanna Strauss (manager of Durbanville Children’s Home),Louise Coetzee (manager of marketing and fundraising) and Theresa Uys,councillor of Ward 112
Agt netbalspelers van die Laerskool Gene Louw is vir provinsiale spanne gekies.Hulle is (agter van links)
Milan Fourie (WP o 12),Grace Coulson (WP o 13),Carla Barnard (WP o 12) en Lente Badenhorst (WP o 13) Voor is Elizabeth Wessels (Wes-Kaap o 13),Hannah Coetzee (Wes-Kaap o 13),Alu Mdodana (WP o 11) en Megan Plowman (WP o 11)
Vyf rugbyspelers van die Laerskool Gene Louw sal die Westelike Provinsie van 30 Junie tot 4 Julie by die Cravenweektoernooi in Oos-Londen verteenwoordig Hulle is (agter van links) Jean-Luc van der Westhuizen,Lihlombe Mabengu en Luhan Pretorius Voor is Laytham Lennert en Kule Thenga
Vier lede van die Laerskool Gene Louw se skaakspan het hul Westelike Provinsie-kleure verwerf Hulle is (agter van links) Benjamin Visagie (o 11),Christiaan de Villiers (o 13) en Connor Brits (o 11) Voor is Katie Willenberg (o 7)
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Vermaak // Entertainment
Radio Tygerberg se Francois tree by Die Boer op
Francois Boyce, deel van die Radio Tygerberg Real Brêkfis-span wat weeksdae van 06:00 tot 09:00 op 104FM uitsaai, het Donderdagaand 12 Junie sy eerste vertoning by Die Boer in Durbanville aangebied. Francois, wat bekend is vir sy Hoezit Samelewing sosiale media platforms, was super opgewonde oor die geleentheid om sy stuk, “#Hoezitsamelewing 5 vrouens & ek”, by die gewilde restaurant-teater op te voer Die vertoning het ook spoedig uitverkoop As gevolg van die aanvraag om Francois op die
verhoog te beleef, is 'n tweede vertoning gereël. Tydens die vertoning vol staaltjies en kwinkslae, stel hy jou voor aan die vyf vroue wat 'n impak op sy lewe gemaak het Dit word afgewissel met sy pragtige sang. 'n Aand van lekker lag, mooi musiek en Francois se nimmereindigende energie en sprankel, is net wat jy nodig het om 'n winteraand op te kikker
.Bespreek kaartjies vir sy volgende vertoning op 3 Julie
Rocco kom warm die Kaapse winter op
Rocco de Villiers, wat einde verlede jaar na Kaapstad verhuis het, en in Januarie vanjaar 60 jaar oud geword het, bring sy eerste winterkonserte as Kapenaar op Saterdag 28 Junie om 20:30 en Sondag 29 Junie om 14:00 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant se verhoog.
Saam met die kitaarspeler Mauritz Lotz beloof die vertoning 'n musikale reis oor verandering, aanpassing en vrede maak. Rocco bring vier splinternuwe klavierstukke en 'n paar nuwe flambojante baadjies saam. Kaartjies kos R260 . Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
‘Marion Monroe’ takes the stage
“What's in a name?” Shakespeare once asked. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet ”
So is Marion Holm still Marion Holm, even though people call her Nicole Holm? Is Marion still a woman, even though people call her sir? What makes Marion, Marion? If a name does not define who you are, what then makes you, you?
Bringing her latest one-woman show Marion Monroe to the Kultura Festival on Saturday 21 June at 10:00 at Curro Durbanville High School Theatre Holm tells delightful stories with her typical humour and honesty to get her point across. She apparently also barks a bit
There are a few new characters, but old familiars like Nakkie are still on stage
Marion Holm, a favourite on the national art festival circuit for more than 20 years, is the recipient of the 2025 KKNK Kunste Onbeperk Award for Performance, joining the likes of Jana Cilliers, Frank Opperman and Dawid Minaar
Marion Monroe was also nominated for Best Newly Written Afrikaans Text at Momentum Beleggings Aardklop (2024) and then sold out in record time at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.
. Tickets cost R220 at Quicket
Modernadaption ofpoignantplay
Nothing is quite as it seems in Austrian Arthur Schnitzler’s provocative play, La Ronde, coming to the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July, at 20:00 with Saturday matinees at 15:00
Written in 1897 this is a story of ten recognisable characters from different parts of society, all searching for escape and connection through sex.
Director Leila Henriques locates the story with an all Fleur du Cap award-winning cast and creative team; Awethu Hleli, Lyle October, Tamzin Daniels, Nolufefe Ntshuntshe and Carlo Daniels, along with Berenice Barbier and Aidan Scott
In a world obsessed with visibility, image and performance this modern adaptation of La Ronde probes a world where intimacy is currency, sex is a calculated strategy, and everyone is performing for someone
La Ronde, French for "the round", refers to a dance performed in circle formation and also means "from one person to another". It creates the perfect metaphor for Schnitzel’s play driven by raw physicality pulsating contemporary music and visceral dance It takes a funny, provocative look at relationships now,
DAGBOEK / DIARY
. Adam Tas is op Donderdag 19 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Mozart for Two is on Thursday 19 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R175 to R400 at Webtickets.
. Cape Town's Most Wanted – The Best of Cape Town’s Street Dance is at Artscape from 19 to 21 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets
. Watershed Trio met Craig Hinds (stem en kitaar), Howie Combrink (dromme en kitaar) en Gideon Botes (elektriese kitaar) is op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Kaartjies kos R280 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
. Robbie Wessels tree op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 Bespreek by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. La Ronderuns at The Baxter from 20 June to 12 July at 20:00 (Saturday also at 15:00) A provocative play written in 1897 that explores themes of love, desire, and societal hypocrisy Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
. Marc Eugene Lottering is op Saterdag 21 Junie om 13:00 by die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville-teater Geen kinders. Kaartjies kos R220 by Quicket
. Zaan Sonnekus tree op Saterdag 21 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by heroesbrackenfell.net
. Simfonie en Lied – ’n Middag met die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese Jeugorkes en Zanne Stapelberg is op Sondag 22 Junie om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville se teater Kaartjies kos R350 by Quicket
. Die Tygerberg-kinderkoor Galakonsert is in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch op Sondag 22 Junie om 16:00 Kaartjies kos R150 tot R170 by Webtickets
. The Cape Wind Emsemble conducted by Faan Malan will be performing in the Corpus Christi Church in Panorama on Sunday 22 June at 16:00 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.
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La Ronde is on the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July
delving into the complexities of power, desire and the relentless pursuit of connection. Through the ten characters and ten intimate encounters, it offers a sharp look at who holds power, who is exploited and who is seen.
The play is set in contemporary Cape Town and seen through the eyes of a DJ who finds the perfect track to cover each smooth or clumsy sexual encounter Far more than an erotic carousel, the play exposes the transactional nature of modern relationships, where the lines between agency, desire and self-worth are constantly blurred.
There is an age restriction of 16 years and parental guidance is advised.
. Booking at Webtickets online or at Pick n Pay stores
Symphony and Song
Enjoy a joyous celebration of symphonic music and songs from the world of musicals and opera in Symphony and Song - an afternoon with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Zanne Stapelberg on Sunday 22 June at 15:00 at Curro Durbanville High School
Featured in this exciting program, compiled especially for the Kultura Arts Festival, will be classical and contemporary pieces, including Rimsky-Korsakov s "Capriccio Español" and "The Overture" from the District Six Suite by David Kramer
ORCHESTRALNUMBERS
There will also be some fun orchestral numbers for the younger audience members from The Lion King and Frozen Stapelberg will be joining the orchestra with iconic operatic and musicals’ hits like "Song to the Moon" and "I Could Have Danced All Night", as well as some fiery tango by Astor Piazolla and even a couple of Afrikaans songs. This promises to be am inspiring and uplifting musical experience for anyone and everyone Stapelberg says the concert is aimed at introducing younger listeners to the full symphonic experience Tickets cost R250
. Book at Quicket
Rocco de Villiers,deesdae‘n Kapenaar,tree by Die Boer in Durbanville op
Lyle October (middle) and cast of La Ronde PHOTO: MARK DOBSON
Zanne Stapelberg
THINKING OUT LOUD
j of information you consume You keep hearing people say that they heard a new movie was terrible instead of watching it themselves and offering their own unbiased opinion
Instead of freely being ourselves more people seem to latch onto the narrative of pop culture and join the "cool club" I m guilty of this too and I admit there are gems of handy advice glowing amid the "brain-rot" There's dates, delicious recipes and funny cat videos available with the swipe of a finger, but when do we
.. ENJOYTHEPRESENTTENSE, UNDERSTANDYOURWORKAND LEGACYWILLLIVEAFTERYOU
stop, reflect and allow some introspection before we fall prey to instant gratification and hits of dopamine?
It often seems more relaxing to enjoy a whole bag of crisps laying inside a warm bed binging Instagram reels or watching the latest series than finishing that new novel or completing our gym goals As a young adult enduring work traffic, deadlines, loneliness and dating disappointments, it s easy to become irritable and cynical and let our egos wreak havoc and become addicted to pleasing ourselves No pun intended there When we consider our dreams we may think have become dusty old toys we left on the shelf, but that's where the personal growth lies
We're quick to forget our progress when scrolling on social media and seeing someone who already has the kind of lifestyle we desire but hardly consider that we're only seeing a mirage someone has carefully curated to reflect their ideal selves to the world
We're obsessed with aesthetics and living life like celebrities and fear being seen as "cringe"
Especially young artists feeling exhausted about the hustle they endure creating their art and feeling upset about the views they receive and the bills that could care less about harmony and cinematography But remember, my friends, today Vincent Van Gogh's artworks are priceless despite his struggle in selling those beautiful paintings So enjoy the present tense and understand your work and legacy will live after you There's a beauty in floating in these chaotic seas of modern life, seeing how technology and social media has connected us to form relationships
Artist Tyler the Creator also constantly reminds artists and content creators to forget the numbers and publish their art because "you never know who's watching" -KEANANHARMSE
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Wat soek sekere
voertuie op ons paaie?
Verduidelik asseblief aan die wetsgehoorsame padgebruikers van hierdie provinsie waarom voertuie wat geen eksterne sigbare identifikasie soos nommerplate en tydelike lisensies vertoon nie op ons paaie
toegelaat word
Laat ek uitbrei: op Donderdag 5 Junie omstreeks 09:00 het drie voertuie sonder enige sigbare identifikasie in die rigting van Kaapstad in 'n konvooi deur
Beaufort-Wes gery
Hierdie voertuie is deur provinsiale verkeersbeamptes vir n roetine-inspeksie aan die westekant van die dorp afgetrek
Toe die verkeersbeamtes gevra word of hierdie
voertuie wettig op die pad is, het hy gesê hulle het handelsnommerplate (trade plates) en is dus wettig op die pad Hierdie plate of enige ander identifikasie was nêrens van buite sigbaar nie en dit het hom geensins gepla nie
Die implikasies hiervan is baie duidelik Dink aan moontlike verkeersoortredings wat begaan kan word soos spoedoorstredings, verbysteek oor sperstrepe, die ignoreer van rooi verkeersligte en stopstrate, tref-entrap-botsings ensovoorts, wat dan nie aangemeld sal kan word nie
WETSGEHOORSAME PADGEBRUIKER, Durbanville
Dit word duur om in Kaapstad te woon
Ek verwys na “Pensioner & Property Owner, Northern Suburbs” se brief “Who benefits when property prices explode?” (TygerBurger 11 Junie)
Die skrywer van hierdie brief slaan die spyker op sy kop en ek kan nie anders as om volmondig met hom of haar saam te stem nie
Ja, die Kaapse metro word relatief beter as ander metro’s bestuur, maar dit kom teen ‘n prys – ‘n prys wat onbekostigbaar begin word
Die hersiene begroting gaan ons gewone burgers steeds finansieel knyp, al word ons gepaai met sekere drempels
Dit kom voor asof die Stad geldgierig word en juis dit gaan hom waarskynlik met volgende jaar se plaaslike
verkiesings tref
‘n Mens hoor en lees byna daagliks van ongelukkigheid onder die metro se inwoners weens die verhoogde tariewe, heffings en eiendomsbelasting en selfs ‘n nuwe heffing (wat nie geregverdig kan word nie)
Nietemin, die skrywer van vermelde brief het dit reeds opgesom
En net ter wille van perspektief: nee, ek wil nie hê die metro moet deur radikale politieke partye beheer word nie, maar dink dis tyd dat die huidige heersers in 'n koalisie moet bestuur om te verhoed dat hulle kan maak soos hulle wil
Daar sal dan opsies wees
J VAN DER MERWE, Noordelike Voorstede
Affordable shops finally closer to home
We arrived from Namibia and settled in Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand in 1986
Prices in Melkbosstrand with the few shops were so expensive But we went to Bothasig to buy all our supplies at Shoprite and Fruit & Veg in Flamingovlei
Then Shoprite in Bothasig closed down and Checkers opened a new business there We could not afford the high prices We changed to Checkers on Eden
Bay - but later with all the changes in the shop, prices became sky high
Shops like OK Foods, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are not for the poor people of Duynefontein or Melkbosstrand Luckily a new shop opened at Bayside Table
View - a Shoprite like the one that was years ago in Bothasig; their prices are amazing
BLOSSOM VAN EEDEN-SPENCE, Duynefontein
Winter worsens road dangers
I recently drove down a road full of potholes and felt compelled to speak out The worsening condition of our local roads, especially during winter, is alarming Potholes have turned simple commutes into dangerous obstacle courses
After the recent rains the damage has only worsened This isn’t just about inconvenience or repair costs; it’s a growing safety risk How many more accidents must occur before road repairs are prioritised?
AURORA DANIELS, Milnerton
Safety is a constitutional right and not a privilege
Despite a rapidly growing population of over 90 000 residents spread across 184 km² and with crime on the rise, the Durbanville Police Station remains significantly 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 to allocate police capacity where it is needed
According to the Durbanville police, the officer to population ratio in 2023 stood at one police officer for every 858 residents This is significantly higher than the national average of 1:427 and nearly four times that of the United Nations recommended standard of one officer for every 220 people
The limited policing resources and the size of its jurisdiction impacts the Durbanville police's response times to reported crimes and the equitable delivery of policing services to all In 2023 alone, a total of 5 433 criminal cases were reported The residents of Durbanville have repeatedly raised their concerns about the delayed police response times to reported crimes and the insufficient police visibility in the face of growing safety risks
The unequal deployment of resources at Durbanville police raises concerns about its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate In terms of section 205 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the objects of the police service are:
.To prevent combat and investigate crime;
. To maintain public order;
. To protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property and;
. To uphold and enforce the law
To address the current shortcomings, the following urgent interventions are proposed to the Minister of Police Mr Senzo Mchunu:
. The deployment of additional police personnel and operational resources to reduce the officer to population ratio;
. The upgrade of the Durbanville Police Station to Brigadier status to reflect its operational demands;
. 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
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 as envisaged in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the South African Police Service Act, No 68 of 1995
HENDRI TERBLANCHE, Ward 21
EACEFULL STROLL AHEAD OF COLD FRONT: As the sun set early over Woodbridge Island in Milnerton,casting its glow closer to Robben Island than in summer, eachgoers made the most of the calm before the cold front The lighthouse began its nightly watch,its beam cutting through the dusk a timeless marker on a pecial evening stroll. PHOTO: EIKE DIEDERICHS
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, Labiance Sentrum Body Corporate, Carinusstraat, Bellville, spesifiek uitwinbaar verklaar word NEEM VERDER KENNIS dat indien die Eerste Respondent nie verskyn op 3 Julie 2025, dit kan daartoe lei dat die Agbare Hof die Aansoek toestaan
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DURBANVILLE MAJORETTES STRIKE GOLD
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The late nights and the juggling of academics and extra murals paid off for the girls of the Durbanville Majorettes Club when they marched off as overall winners at the recent provincial championships, ensuring them a place at nationals later this year With the beat of determination, the club put on an amazing show grabbing Gold in both Large and Small Drill categories at the Federation of Dance, Drill, Cheerleading and Majorettes competition And they didn’t stop there, they also racked up a bunch of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place wins in different divisions
Founded in 2019, the independent majorette club based at Aristea Primary School in Kraaifontein set out to create inclusive opportunities for girls to get involved in the sport
Today, the club proudly supports over 50 athletes between Grade R
“Ifyoucouldbottlethat feelingyoufeelinthat moment,whereitallcomes togetherandyourteam wins...
- Yvonne Viljoen
all the way to tertiary level from all over the northern suburbs of Cape Town
TALENTSANDPASSIONS
The beautiful sport as it is often called gives a safe space to be mentored and practise positive self-image to thrive outside circumstances Here the girs can showcase their talents and passions Founder
Yvonne Viljoen says the sport of majorettes fosters many life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, poise, time management, and determination, " all of which were clearly on display as
the club delivered a stellar performance at the provincial level," she told TygerBurger last week The club’s success comes down to a team of passionate coaches - Nicky Metcalf, Wilmar Baker, Robyn Jooste, Cameron Africa, Angke de Villiers, and Hope van Tonder
"If you could bottle that feeling you feel in that moment, where it all comes together and your team wins we are more than a team, we are a family ” But our biggest challenge still lies ahead Now, the focus shifts to getting all 50 athletes to nationals, where we will fight to defend our National Championship title The stakes are higher, the competition fiercer but so is our resolve "
THEROADTONATIONALS
With the national championships set to take place at Hoërskool Wesvalia in the North West Province between 11 and 17 July, rehearsals are in full swing prepping for national spotlight But getting to nationals isn’t cheap, and with many families feeling the pinch right now, the club is reaching out to businesses, sponsors, and the community for support They’re hoping to raise the funds needed so the team can make the trip to represent the Western Cape
The club started a crowd funding campaign on BackaBuddy under the title "Help the Durbanville junior majorettes get to nationals" where every contribution big or small will take them a step closer to national stage
The provincial junior squad
The provincial senior team