ID-Helpis‘n bakenvanhoop
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
ir 'n 56-jarige man wat sy been verloor het en as 'n gevolg daarvan ook sy werk as plaaswerker, het die hulp van die projek ID Help soos manna uit die hemel gekom
Koos Minnaar van die plaas Kromrivier het sy identiteitsdokument (ID) op skool reeds verloor Dit was moeilik om 'n dag by die werk af te neem om aansoek om 'n nuwe een te doen, en hy kon daarom nie aansoek om werkloosheidsversekering of 'n ongeskiktheidstoelae doen toe hy sy been verloor het nie ID Help is 'n organisasie wat onder die sorg van die Durbanville Gemeenskap Trust ongedokumenteerde mense in Fisantekraal help om geboortesertifikate en ID’s te bekom
STAATSTOELAE
Minnaar het ID Help in 2022, nog voor hy sy been verloor het, genader en sy handgeskrewe geboorte-inskrywing is met groot moeite en tydsverloop opgespoor in 'n geboorteregister van Richmond in die Noord-Kaap, wat in die Kaapse Argiewe gestoor was Met n gesertifiseerde afskrif
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‘n Galakonsert ten bate van ID Help Fisantekraal word op by die Hoërskool Durbanville aangebied.
van die geboorte-inskrywing kon hy om 'n geboortesertifikaat en toe 'n ID aansoek doen Dié het hy eindelik in Desember verlede jaar ontvang en kan hy nou 'n staatstoelae vir sy ongeskiktheid ontvang, vertel Nelleke Meintjes, koördineerder van die ID Helpprojek in Fisantekraal
Minnaar is een van talle mense in Fisantekraal wat nie oor 'n geldige ID beskik het nie "Baie het ID's maar dit is so beskadig dat dit onbruikbaar is, of dit het weggeraak of dit kan nie uitgereik word nie omdat die persoon se geboorte nog nie geregistreer is nie," sê Meintjes
DNS-TOETSE
Sedert Januarie 2023 tot einde April vanjaar is 388 ID-aansoeke ingedien; 78 aansoeke is ingedien vir laat registrasie van geboorte, waarvan 51 suksesvol afgehandel is; 16 DNS-toetse is laat doen; 28 moeilike skoolplasings is gefinaliseer; 20 babas jonger as 'n jaar se geboortes is geregistreer;
980 passasiers is vervoer en meer as 10 513 km is deur vrywilligers gery In 2024 alleen het die koste van die projek R69 542 beloop
Die enigste bron van inkomste vir ID Help Fisantekraal is donasies, borgskappe en fondsinsamelingsprojekte
GALAKONSERT
'n Galakonsert ten bate van ID Help Fisantekraal word op Sondag 3 Augustus vanaf 15:00 in die ouditorium van die Hoërskool Durbanville aangebied
Die program is saamgestel deur Hester Smit, met topkunstenaars uit die noordelike voorstede Dit beloof om iets vir almal te bied - van gewilde uittreksels uit operas, musiekblyspele, klassieke en ligte musiek, tot koorsang, instrumentale ensemble en Spaanse danse Kaartjies teen R200 elk (ligte verversings ingesluit) is by Webtickets of by Pick n Pay-winkels beskikbaar “ID Help Fisantekraal fokus op die mense van Fisantekraal en omliggende plase, waar hoë vlakke van armoede, werkloosheid, sosiale onstabiliteit en lae vlakke van akademiese onderrig bydra tot die wydverspreide gebrek aan dokumentasie
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behuising, finansiële dienste en die reg om te stem," sê Berry
PRAKTIESEIMPAK
"Die ID Help Fisantekraal-projek het 'n model van praktiese impak en gemeenskapsopheffing gedemonstreer Ek ondersteun die voortsetting en uitbreiding van hierdie projek heelhartig Dit is 'n bewys van wat bereik kan word wanneer gemeenskapsgedrewe pogings met deernis, samewerking en toewyding begroet word Dit gaan nie net daaroor om mense te help om ID s te kry nie; dit gaan daaroor om hulle te help om hul plek in die samelewing terug te eis," sê hy
KONSULTASIES
ID Help Fisantekraal doen persoonlike konsultasies op Woensdae vanaf 13:00 tot 16:30 Die projek is verder afhanklik van vrywilligers wat hoofsaaklik van hul huise af werk om met hospitale en skole te skakel om inligting op te spoor Hul bystand behels ook laat geboorteregistrasies, die reël van DNStoetse as geen bewys van geboorte gevind kan word nie, die vervoer van kliënte, asook hulp aan ouers met moeilike skoolplasings van kinders sonder geboortesertifikate
. Kontak Jan Burger, 'n vrywilliger, om by te dra, asook met bydraes van rekenaars, drukkers, Wi-Fi en kantoortoerusting by 082 881 1503. Besoek www.idhelp.co.za vir meer inligting. Desperate mense staan in lang toue en wag op een van die dae wat die mobiele eenheid van die departement binnelandse sake Fisantekraal besoek het
WHAT’S WHAT’S ON/DIARY
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SATURDAY12JULY
.Join the indoor winter market, hosted by the Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 15:00 for a vibrant day of warmth, community and unique finds. Contact Jean on 083 356 0001 or Rosabelle on 081 497 4044 with enquiries.
SUNDAY13JULY
. Join acclaimed organist and pianist Winand Grundling for a captivating evening of music, joined by two outstanding international artists currently residing in Panorama: John Rojas (oboe) and Maria Elizabeth Bezuidenhout (piano, voice, composition) at the Dutch Reformed Church Stellenbosch-Welgelegen, 6 Buitekring Road, Dalsig, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R150 at the door (cash or card)
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub 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
FRIDAY18JULY
.Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: Embrace the beauty of Summer – wear your best Flowers and 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
TUESDAY22JULY
. 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 please call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
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Durbanville Lions Club
proudly welcomed Danielle Cronje as their club president for a second term during a special induction ceremony held at Durbanville Rose Garden Cronje has been a dedicated member of the Lions for the past three years, but her journey with the club began long before her official induction as a member through her active involvement in service projects in Fisantekraal
In addition to her work with the Lions, Cronje is a committed community volunteer, serving with the Durbanville Victim Empowerment Programme, co-founding and directing the Mosselbank River Conservation Team, and representing residents as a member of the Ward 105 committee in the environmental sector
PROJECTS
Durbanville Lions Club specifically focuses on hunger relief projects, vision care, disaster relief, environmental protection and any other humanitarian needs that might be identified in the community
In the past year the club has served over 7 000 people through several projects These include assisting with donations to flood
“...transformationbeginsnotingrandgestures,butin faithful,consistentservice ”
- Danielle Cronje
and fire responses; supported soup kitchens and other hungerrelated projects; safety home and safety mother’s support; dignity bag drives for crime victims; eye screening; the Walk in Heels for Gender Based Violence project for school children; Support to the Cupcakes of Hope project; volunteering at the Blisters for Bread Walk; knitting for the Bless a Baby project; the annual Peace Poster competition for youth, tree planting and environmental clean-ups
The club is also proud of the
launch of its website in May this year and various other marketing efforts to spread the word about the Lions Club’s impact in the local community, Cronje says
ONEACTOFKINDNESS
“I remember standing at the beginning of my journey 12 months ago, asking myself: Where do we even begin? How could I, how could we as a club truly make a difference in a world that sometimes feels broken? But then I realised we don’t have to fix the whole world We just have to start planting seeds of hope in our community
One act of kindness, one meal served, one child given hope, one family shown care Because that’s how transformation begins - not in grand gestures, but in faithful, consistent service,” Cronje says
NewWoolies Food Emporium launched
The launch of the first Woolworths Food Emporium in the Western Cape at Woolworths Durbanville at Village Square last Thursday featured the latest in food innovation – from freshly prepared favourites to inspiring new concept counters
A Chuckles stand, a patisserie, a sushi bar, a fishmonger with an expanded seafood selection, a butcher counter with an in-house butcher on-hand to offer expert advice on preparing various cuts of meat, and a florist counter where customers can create their own bouquets with the help of florists, among others, offer a unique shopping experience
“Nothing in the new Woolworths Food Emporium is by chance,” says Sam Ngumeni, chief executive officer of Woolworths Foods
“Every decision and every
detail has been shaped by a single focus – to deliver a spectacular customer experience In reimagining our store, we placed our customer at the centre of every decision From design to product selection, the store reflects our ambition to offer an inspiring, seamless and sustainable food shopping experience - one that’s proudly local and forward-thinking,” he says
Danielle Cronje (second from right),who was elected as club president for a second term,with the award winners,(from left) Marie Treurnich (Dedicated to Service), Elizabeth Barnard (Lion of the Year) and Anne Friedenthal (Most Dedicated Lion)
A corner of Woolworths Durbanville is dedicated to flowers and plants For a small fee customers can have their custom-made bouquets made with their own choice of flowers
Guests were greeted with cocktail drinks, sparkling wine and sushi from its new sushi bar
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The first-ever Kultura Festival brought over 1 700 people together across six live shows hosted by Curro Durbanville,confirming that Cape Town’s northern suburbs are hungry for more arts and culture
A particular highlight was the Kultura Wine Festival, which drew nearly 300 wine lovers for an evening of fine flavours and local flair Meanwhile, the Band Battle brought the house down, with school bands from Parel Vallei, Paul Roos Gimnasium and Curro Durbanville setting the stage alight Performers like Marc Lottering, Francois van Coke Early B, and Marion Holm praised the festival’s energy and community spirit
“Easily one of the best crowds I’ve had this year,” said Lottering. Plans for the 2026 edition are
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It once again showed the unifying power of sport
For a few hours two men from completely different backgrounds and circumstances shared beers, talked, cheered as they both have an equal love for the game
It can be done There is the proof We don't have to live in silos
Hundreds of soup kitchens were birthed during the Covid-19 pandemic and are still active today Dare I say the kitchens are even more needed today than they were five years ago
It's always heartwarming to see how ordinary South Africans show up for each other
This while our political landscape seems to be crumbling as leaders fight for power at our expense
As we approach Mandela Day, let us be reminded that it is the small acts of kindness that can brighten someone's day
The high cost of living affects all of us From fuel and electricity hikes to soaring food prices and rental costs, the pressure on households, especially low-income and vulnerable communities has never been greater
You need only to drive through the traffic lights or enter a supermarket to see the number of people asking for a rand or two to get some food Basic needs that were once manageable are now becoming unaffordable for many, forcing people to make impossible choices between shelter, food, healthcare, and dignity
This economic reality has had a particularly harsh impact on those already living on the margins, including those living on the street
As a nation, we face many challenges but when it comes to showing up for one another, we stand united This is what makes us unique This is what binds us May we never lose sight of that -KAYLYNNEBANTOM
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Ministers Forum prays for peace
We, the Mitchells Plain Rebuild Ministers Forum, hereby want to let the government know, as you address the current outbreak of gang-related murders that is taking place in Mitchell's Plain, that we are praying for you to do all that's needed to restore and maintain peace and order in our community
According to Romans 13:1-5 - God has appointed you to the task of bringing terror upon those who do wrong
We are praying for God to protect you as you courageously, without fear or favour, enforce law and order on the perpetrators of violence
"Romans 13:1-3“ - The authorities that exist have been established by God
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong “
This appeal to the government to maintain law and order is especially given in light of the Impact pilot projects that are taking place from 7 to 11 July, in the Portland and Westridge sectors We are persuaded that it can't be a coincidence that these Two Trauma Informed Holiday Clubs (TIHC) will take place in what has overnight become a red zone
We choose to believe that these traumatising incidents are taking place in Mitchell's Plain, not only to draw ongoing attention to the scourge of gangsterism but more so to draw attention to this new intervention that was birthed to stop gang-related violence
Several of these incidents of violent murders took place within proximity to the venues where the TIHC's will be hosted
The purpose for hosting these TIHC's is to prevent and reduce harm in children by providing safe spaces for them during holidays and after school
These ambitious interventions form part of the Mitchell's Plain Integrated Community Safety Strategy This strategic plan initiated by the Mitchell's Plain Community Police Forum (CPF) was designed through a process of inclusive dialogues with a broad range of Mitchell's Plain stakeholders which included - Epic Evolve NPO, Impact, Mitchell's Plain Neighbourhood Watch, Department Of Health, M PRebuild M F
The purpose statements of this initiative are as follows:
Vision - We exist to see an empowered and resilient community in Mitchells Plain free from the influence of gangsterism
Mission - To implement a sustainable safety strate-
gy through prevention, intervention and suppression, uniting government, community organisations, religious institutions schools and local businesses
As civil society, led by God, we are making a renewed commitment, through prevention (TIHC's, reading clubs, etc) and restoration (drug recovery programmes etc ) interventions, to turn the tide on gangsterism and the lifestyle of violence and the related criminality it breeds
This communication is in respectful acknowledgement that you are the stakeholder, in Mitchells Plain, appointed by God Himself (Romans 13:1-5) to suppress wrongdoing
In light of this multi- stakeholder Strategic Plan, we appeal to and encourage the police, which is governments law enforcement agency, to now especially bring to bear your mandate to enforce law and order by suppressing all gang related-activities within a 1 km radius around these two TIHC's
Your efforts will ensure that the prevention and restoration efforts currently afoot in Mitchell's Plain, will not be frustrated by the gang-related violence
Like you, we are fully aware that the planners and perpetrators of the current outbreak of violence are using these murders to take over and control territory through fear Scientific evidence proves that terrors of fear cause tremendous harm to the communities and especially to children growing up in such an environment Bold interventions from the police to suppress this outbreak of violence can help to interrupt the cycles of trauma that our community and especially the children are experiencing
Our parents and guardians must see the police bringing terror upon those who are harming our community and its children They must no longer be left to feel isolated and powerless Cancelling the holiday clubs or pressuring parents to withhold their children from attending, will only further the lie that as a community, with a well-resourced Law Enforcement Agency, we are still powerless to stop violent gang related criminality
As Rebuild we appeal to all of our community stakeholders, especially the police, to use this crisis as a moment, engineered by God Himself, to show both victims and perpetrators that we are a community that's taking back our right to peace - for the sake of the healthy development of our children
As a forum we look forward to engaging the government with regards to this correspondence
BISHOP MARK BLOEMSTEIN, Chair of Mitchells Plain Rebuild Ministers Forum
Haweloses raak nou ‘n groot probleem
Ek is uiters besorg oor die toename van haweloses wat hulself oral op die reserwegrond langs die N1-snelweg, maar veral tussen Plattekloofweg en Durbanweg, vestig
Ek het hierdie kommerwekkende situasie al verskeie kere onder die aandag van die distriksingeneur van paaie in die Paarl gebring, maar klaarblyklik het my versoek op dowe ore geval
Hierdie toedrag van sake is absoluut onaanvaarbaar en ek doen dus 'n ernstige beroep op die provinsiale regering om asseblief hierdie mense na 'n meer geskikte plek te verskuif
Ek vind dit ook erg onmenslik dat mense in hierdie koue wintertoestande in oop ruimtes moet slaap Ek sal my ook na die sosialemedia-platforms wend indien dit nodig word GERRIT HORN, E-pos
Ek is nou al bietjie ouer as aftreeouderdom Volgens my berekening was almal wat nou daar is, lank voor 1994 op skool - die dae toe daar nog liggaamlike opvoeding op skool deur spesiaal opgeleide onderwysers aangebied is Ons het daarna as L O verwys
Deesdae staan L O vir lewensoriëntering en kinders doen nie meer gimnastiek soos in die ou dae nie Maar as jy nou al anderkant 60 trek, wat is jou opsies? Dalk speel jy gholf of tennis?
Dalk stap jy - alleen of saam met iemand, of in 'n stapgroep?
Dalk bied jou mediese fonds jou toegang tot goed toegeruste binnenshuise gimnasiums waar jy saam met Jan Alleman op die apparate of in 'n klas deelneem?
Hoe dit ookal sy, hoe soek jy vir jou ouderdomsgenote wat fiks wil bly?
As 'n TygerBurger-leser wil ek in jou oor fluisterdaar is twee groepe hier in die noordelike voorstede: U3A Tygerberg en Silverfit (www silverfit co za) Soek hulle gerus op GRYSKOP, Bellville
WE BELIEVE IN YOU’: Bassoonist Ofentse Segale,a UCT music student and participant in the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival,received a new nstrument at the event From left: conductor Michael Repper (who brought the instrument from the USA),Alex Andersson (principal donor),Peter Martens (festival irector),Ofentse Segale,and Ekaterina Kornishina (flautist and contributor).The names of 160 sponsors formed the message:“We believe in you.”
HOTO: TIFFANY SCHULTZ
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One school One mission 86 bags of rescued textiles
In the spirit of Mandela Day, learners of Durbanville High School collected old clothes and other textile waste as part of the emotional resilience programme Max & Me and inclusive textile initiative Clothes to Good - a first for the Western Cape.
What began as an initiative led by Grade 8 and 9 English Home Language learners quickly grew with matrics, teachers and families joining in to donate green bags filled with unwanted textiles "This is proof that when a school comes together, every thread counts," says Adrie
Jurgensen, founder of Max & Me
200YEARSTODECOMPOSE
"Textile waste can take up to 200 years to decompose in landfills The initiative empowers mothers raising children with disabilities through inclusive job creation It also inspires learners to become eco-conscious leaders," she says
Altogether 86 biodegradable green bags filled with clothing, cushions, belts and books all headed for reuse, resale, upcycling or downcycling - were collected “This is a small step,” said Grade 8 learner Emma Wehann, “but we are definitely moving forward!”
Fellow learner Cara Coetzee described the experience as “incredible”, saying she felt proud to be part of something that made a real impact
“We had to inspire the older learners to get involved that’s how we learned leadership I’m proud to be part of a movement that’s making a difference,” says Elizabeth Coetzer, one of the school’s English Home Language Eco Warriors
MOVEDTOTEARS
Their teacher, Annemarie Stoffberg, was moved to tears when she heard just how successful the campaign had been - not only in volume, but in how it awakened a sense of purpose and possibility among her learners
y y programme is designed to do:
“We’re not just here to collect clothes We’re here to raise young eco-leaders, build emotional intelligence and connect personal action with real-world change Textiles are part of daily lifeso why not use them to teach leadership, responsibility, and the power of community?”
"Max & Me is proud to be the implementation partner for Clothes to Good as they expand their footprint into Cape Town The spring campaign, running in the third term, invites schools, eco clubs, scouts and Voortrekkers to join the movement - with practical
toolkits, emotional education, and a focus on action-led learning," she says Jurgensen explains how it works: "Learners collect a green bag and a permission form Families fill the bag with clean clothing, soft toys, belts, books and cushions - even old towels and single socks (no shoes, please!)
"The signed form goes inside the filled bag, which is returned to school As a reward, each
learner receives a 15% H&M voucher and a Spekboom plant
"All bags are weighed and collected by Clothes to Good - turning clutter into circular economy opportunity This isn’t just about donating old clothes - it’s about building a future we can all be proud of," she says . Contact Rashieda at 067 171 6507 to arrange a collection if your business, school, eco club or youth group wants to be part of this growing network of changemakers.
This is what 86 big biodegradable bags look like! Annemarie Stoffberg (front centre) is here with some of the Grade 8 and 9 learners of Durbanville High School in a sea of green bags with textiles ready to be reused,repurposed and kept out of Cape Town’s landfills.
Annemarie Stoffberg beams with pride among the collected bags,holding one of the 86 bags
TYGER VALLEY HOSTS FAST3 NETBALL ACTION
Fast3tourney a‘slamdunk’
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BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The organisers of the second annual Fast3 Netball tournament, held at Tyger Valley Centre recently, described the event as a huge success
Arend Visagie, CEO of Three Cube Management, says the tournament achieved all it set out to do
"We wanted participants to have fun and supporters to see good competitive netball I will never forget the smiles on the faces of the children as they enjoyed the couple of days of action
“I think we achieved what set out to do," says Visagie
He said the tournament shown significant growth and they must make new plans to make even bigger and better going forward
"We can only imagine where this could end up It is only the second year that the tournament is held and it is already a favourite on the sporting calender I want to thank everyone that was involved in making this event special,and most of all the children who showed passion and dedication and blessed us with their talent," he said
The u-13 tournament was won by a combined team from the Girl's Mission in Eerste River and Khayelitsha, while the girls from Nyameko Primary School in Mfuleni walked away winners in the u-11 division
Rochelle Rossouw en Bianca Odendaal fights for the ball at the Fast3 Netball Tournament that was held the Tyger Valley Mall.