Die nagtenaalstemme van die
was onderskeidelik tweede en derde
DurbiesdraATKVApplous-kroon
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die koor van die Laerskool Durbanville het vanjaar vir die eerste keer in nege jaar weer die kroon as beste laerskoolkoor in die prestige-afdeling van die gesogte ATKV Applous-koorkompetisie huis toe gebring. Die kompetisie, vanjaar die 48ste, het verlede Donderdagaand
by Unisa in Pretoria plaasgevind en al drie topkore in die prestigeafdeling is van Durbanvilleomgewing ’n Indrukwekkende 292 kore met meer as 20 000 hoër- en laerskoolleerders het vanjaar ingeskryf
Die Durbies-koor het sedert 1999, toe Anne-Marie Dippenaar as koorleier by die skool begin het, al 22 jaar na die nasionale eindstryd vir prestige kore
deurgedring Die koor het al sewe keer gewen en was baie kere onder die top-drie Die koor se 93,19% (cum laude) het hom vanjaar die eerste plek besorg Die koor het ook die toekenning gewen vir die beste uitvoering
van die voorgeskrewe lied, "Die mannetjie", gekomponeer deur Anton Esterhuyse
"Vanjaar se wen is baie spesiaal, want ons het in 2016 laas die kompetisie gewen," sê Dippenaar
"As ons in 'n kompetisie sing, is die mikpunt nooit om te wen nie Ons wil mooi musiek maak en mense se harte raak Wat punte betref, mik ons vir bo 90% (cum
laude), want dit word beskou as van internasionale standaard," sê sy “Wat vanjaar anders maak, is dat dit ons nuwe begeleier, Petrus Kruger, se eerste eindstryd was Ons vorige begeleidster, Riana Knoblauch, het verlede jaar na 21 jaar uitgetree Ons koor oefen drie ure per week en hulle werk hard om musiek te leer, suiwer te sing en as ‘n eenheid te fokus NABLADSY2
Laerskool Durbanville het sy koor die titel as beste laerskoolkoor in die prestige-afdeling van die ATKV Applous-koorkompetisie besorg.Van die koorlede,(voor van links) Duné Jacobs,Christina
Brink en Klara van Onselen en (regs agter) Hanja Schïlder,sing hul harte uit in die eindstryd van die koorkompetisie,wat
verlede Donderdagaand in Pretoria plaasgevind het Die kore van die laerskole Gene Louw en Eversdal
FOTO: ANNEMARIE WICHMANN
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
SENDYOURCOMMUNITYEVENTSTO JO SEKEPANE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
THURSDAY7AUGUST
. A free workshop will be hosted at Kraaifontein Library at 15:00, offering educators and interested community members a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in education. The session will cover key topics such as: understanding what ChatGPT is and how it works, tips for effective prompting, creative ways to use the tool in daily teaching, tools for lesson planning, quiz and worksheet creation, assistance with marking and personalised feedback, and guidance on the ethical use of AI in an educational setting. For more information, contact Kraaifontein Library at 021 444 1066 or email Kraaifontein.library@ capetown.gov.za
FRIDAY8AUGUST
. 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
SATERDAG9AUGUSTUS
. Die Brackenfell Forum bied aan "Koffie uit jou kan" in die Rusoord-saal in Dennegeurstraat om 10:00 vir lede van die gemeenskap om saam te kuier Kaartjies beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Besprekings: Alta by 083 967 9493 of Letitia by 082 879 5383.
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This event will be boosted with appearances by renowned local soprano Lara Basson and a barbershop quartet, the Welsh Rarebits, drawn from members of the choir The concert starts at 19:00, at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and are available through Quicket Refreshments will be available at the interval. For any further information, please call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
SONDAG10AUGUSTUS
. Die Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub kom weer bymekaar vir ´n pretrit, getiteld Nick & Ellie se Rit, by te woon. Die groep ontmoet om 08:30 by die Engen Winelands langs die N1-snelweg en vertrek stiptelik om 09:00 Die konvooi sal die Stellenbosch-vliegklub besoek, asook die Franschhoek-pas, en in Botrivier middagete geniet Die rit eindig in Gordonsbaai Bel Kleyn by 083 650 7679 met navrae
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
SATURDAY23AUGUST
. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. For the dress code, "think floral, bold and bright". Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372 (Whatsapp only) to book your ticket . The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. Contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com
Fourkil
DESIRÉERORKE
DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO
ZA
Heartbreak swept across social media over the weekend as hundreds of tributes poured in for the four teenagers who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident in Brackenfell on Saturday evening
Three boys and a girl were killed when their vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Cecil Morgan Drive in the direction of Kuils River at around 18:00 Paramedic Kobus Kotze, who was on the scene, said the driver and front passenger of the white BMW died on impact, while the four passengers in the back were rescued from the burning vehicle by passing motorists who stopped to help "Two patients rescued from the burning car died on the scene, while the other two sustained serious injuries They were treated and stabilised on scene before being transported to nearby hospitals," said Kotze
Daniel Jansen van Rensburg (19), and Perth Eksteen (17) both lived in Brackenfell and were learners at Fairmont High School in Durbanville Adrian le Roux (16), also from Brackenfell, was a learner at Monument Park High School in Kraaifontein, and Kiara-Joy Daniels (16) were homeschooled in Kuils River
The two surviving teenagers, whose names were not made public, are both learners at Meridian Pinehurst High School in Durbanville They remain in a critical condition in hospital
SCHOOLCOMMUNITYMOURNSLOSS
With deep empathy and sorrow, Fairmont High School shared a heartfelt tribute on Sunday to Jansen van Rensburg and Eksteen, remembering the two young men as truly unforgettable and cherished members of their school community "It is with deeply broken hearts that we acknowledge the passing of two young members of our Fairmont family We are incredibly saddened by the loss of Perth Eksteen, a vibrant and unforgettable Grade 12 student Perth was full of energy, confidence, and spirit Never one to go unnoticed His bold presence, sense of humour, and sharp wit left a lasting impression on his peers and teachers alike He brought life into every space he entered and will be sorely missed," it was written
"We also honour the memory of Daniel Jansen van Rensburg, a past pupil who continued to proudly represent Fairmont on the rugby field, after transitioning to homeschooling Daniel’s passion for the sport and his quiet determination made him a valued teammate and friend Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to the Eksteen and Van Rensburg families during this incredibly difficult time We stand with all those in our school community who are grieving the loss of these two young men "
Mother of Kiara-Joy, Sonja JennikerFrantz, shared her grieve on Monday morning writing on her Facebook page: "I
Kiara-Joy Daniels (16)
Daniel Jansen van Rensburg (19)
Perth Eksteen (17)
Adrian Le Roux (16)
Hoofvankunssentrumtreeaf
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Ná byna drie dekades hang die hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum in Du Toitstraat, Parow, eindelik haar hoed op.
Fransonette Swart, sentrumhoof, tree einde Augustus ná 28 jaar diens by die sentrum uit
TygerBurger het verlede week met haar gepraat in haar kantoor waar sy van die hoogte- en laagtepunte gedeel het
Die sentrum vier vanjaar ook ‘n belangrike mylpaal, sy 50ste bestaansjaar
“Ons het vroeër vanjaar ‘n geleentheid hiervoor gehou, waarna alle oudstudente, hoofde en onderwysers genooi is,” sê sy Sy noem ook dat van die oudstudente by die sentrum al internasionale toekennings vir hul werk ontvang het, en dat ‘n hele paar van hulle ‘n loopbaan uit kuns geskep het
Die kunssentrum bied visuele kunste en ontwerp as skoolvak aan vir leerders van skole waar dié vak nie noodwendig aangebied word nie, of skole waar daar nie die kapasiteit is vir ‘n agtste vak nie Onder visuele kunste kan studente kies uit fotografie, teken of skilder Onder ontwerp kan hulle kies tussen illustrasie, keramiekwerk, drukkuns, tekstiel- of juweliersontwerp
Die studente by die sentrum verskil nes die vakke “Daar is diegene wat talentvol
is, en dan ook die wat kuns as ‘n vak wil uittoets Daar is ook studente met leerprobleme, aan wie kuns ‘n praktiese oplossing bied Ons het oulike kinders,” sê
Swart
By die sentrum kry die studente kreatiewe vryheid en word hulle leiding aangebied As ‘n kind hier uitstap, en hy of sy wil ‘n ingenieur word, kan hulle dit doen en kuns daar ook toepas, sê
Swart
“Ons idee is nie dat ‘n kind hier uitstap en ‘n kunstenaar hoef te word nie; dit is om jou menswees te kan uitleef ”
SEDERTKINDERJAREDOLOORKUNS
Vir Swart het die kunswêreld ook vroeg reeds ‘n betekenisvolle rol gespeel Sy onthou hoe sy as kind altyd mal was oor die kunsklas, “Ek het die kunsklas ná skool skoongemaak Dit was die hoogtepunt van my week, want daardie jare was daar elke week kunsklas ” Sy het dit op hoërskool ook as vak geneem en onthou ook hoe sy as kind onderwyser gespeel het en dat sy ‘n passie vir boeklees gehad het “My werk is vir my baie lekker,” sê sy Swart sê sy het ‘n passie vir die kunste - enige vorm daarvan
In 1997 is sy die pos as hoof aangebied Sy het in 1990 begin as deeltydse onderwyser en uit dié pos haar hoofskap ontvang, sê sy Sy het ook as kunsopvoeder vroeër jare by ‘n skool in die Paarl gewerk Swart het haar kwalifikasies in die onderwys
SWART WAS VIR DIE GROOTSTE DEEL VAN
HAAR LEWE BY DIE SENTRUM BETROKKE
verwerf en haar loopbaan by ‘n skool in Springbok in die NoordKaap begin
Sy het die grootste deel van haar loopbaan by die kunssentrum deurgebring, ‘n gebou wat sy sê oor die jare aansienlik verander het
Die sentrum het in ‘n stadium sy ingang gedeel met die onderwyssentrum, en die agterste deel van die gebou was aanvanklik eers kleedkamers, onthou sy
Die oorspronklike ingang was in Timmermanstraat, maar dit is verander
Daar is oor die jare nuwe planne opgestel, rondgeskuif, afgebreek, gebou en reggemaak, sê Swart Kleedkamers en toilette is in kantore omskep - alles tot voordeel van die kunssentrum
“In ‘n stadium is al die koper van die dakke afgesteel, wat veroorsaak het dat die dakke gelek het Die reënwater is in bakke opgevang, maar die dakke is ook herstel,” onthou sy
Die departement van onderwys het net voor die Covid-19pandemie die gebou verder opgeknap
“Ons het in dié tyd klasgegee in die gange - byna ‘n jaar lank Die plafonne is vervang en die asbesdak is uiteindelik
verwyder ” Nuwe kragdrade is aangebring, asook ‘n waterspuitstelsel
‘n Nuwe skool, die Tygerberg STEM Akademie, word vandag ook daar gehuisves Swart beplan om haar aftrede saam met haar man te geniet en beplan om deur die wêreld te reis
Die egpaar het reeds meer as 40 lande besoek en het pas uit Portugal, Spanje en Marokko teruggekeer
“Ek dink die sentrum kort nuwe bloed Ek laat die sentrum in ‘n goeie toestand, sê sy Swart beplan om nog betrokke te bly by die kunswêreld en beoog om steeds klas te gee
lishes new book
The Fishie That Got Saved tells the origin story of Save a Fishie, tracing Zoë’s personal journey from that pivotal rescue to building a passionate environmental movement The book not only introduces readers to SAFi, the organisation’s beloved fishie mascot, but also carries a larger message about kindness, resilience, and the power of small actions to make meaningful change
BOOKFORALLAGES
While designed as a children’s storybook, Zoë says the book is for anyone who wants to learn about the origins of SAFi, support ocean conservation, or simply find a dose of inspiration “It’s for all ages young readers, families, and even adults who want to know more about what drives our mission ”
The Fishie That Got Saved is priced at R120 and is available for purchase online via the Save a Fishie website (https:// saveafishie co za/product/the-fishie-thatgot-saved/) Supporters can also buy copies at any of the organisation’s beach cleanup events or from their eco-shop in Paarden Eiland, which is open on Tuesdays Zoë hints that this is only the beginning
“This is the first in a series of SAFi’s ocean adventure stories, each focusing on different environmental challenges We also have an exciting eco-themed activity book coming soon, so there’s lots to look forward to ”
Through this storytelling venture, Save a Fishie aims to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of ocean guardians one fishie at a time
Founder of Save a Fishie (SAFi),Zoë Prinsloo, officially launched her debut children’s book,‘The Fishie That Got Saved’
Fransonette Swart,hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum
Dokterbiedkursusaannáuitbranding
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Vir 'n plaaslike mediese dokter het dit die lang pad van herstel van uitbranding en angs ná die Covid-19pandemie geverg om te besef haar ware roeping in die lewe lê juis daarin om ander hiermee te help
Dr Anique Tredoux (43) van Durbanville het, nadat sy haar praktyk in 2021 verkoop en ‘n sabbatsjaar van drie jaar geneem het, 'n kursus oor uitbranding en angs geskryf en bied dit nou vir die eerste keer oor die naweek van 5 tot 6 September aan "My man het tydens die Covid 19-pandemie in die waaksaal gewerk en ek en hy het hartseer op ’n ander vlak beleef met die versorging van ons pasiënte Ek het besef dat ek nie so kan aangaan nie In hierdie tyd het ek diep gaan grawe in die wetenskap (as dokter), maar ook in God se Woord oor depressie, angs en uitbranding Ek is so dankbaar om te kan sê dat ek ná drie jaar weer my ou self is en my passie nou is om ander te help wat deur dieselfde swaarkry gaan," sê sy Tredoux, wat in Gonubie naby Oos-Londen grootgeword het, het nadat sy aan die Hoërskool Grens (nou die Ooskus Gimnasium) gematrikuleer het, 'n VCSVdiensjaar vir Christus gedoen "Dit was ‘n ongelooflike leerskool op alle vlakke - emosioneel, geestelik en fisiek, en ek kan nou sien hoe die Here dit juis beplan en gebruik het vir die werk en
die passie wat ek nou het," sê sy Sy het later medies aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch begin studeer en en het haar man, dr Pierre Tredoux, in die gange van die Tygerberg-hospitaal ontmoet Hulle is in haar vyfde jaar as mediese student in 2006 getroud
PRIVAATPRAKTYK
In 2011 het sy die geleentheid gekry om ‘n privaat praktyk as algemene praktisyn in Durbanville te begin
"Dit was absoluut wonderlike jare Om pasiënte en hul families te leer ken en hulle te dien, was elke dag vir my ‘n vreugde en ‘n voorreg," vertel sy Toe ruk die Covid-19-pandemie haar wêreld aan flarde "Ek is ongelooflik lief vir mense en ek neem my verantwoordelikheid as dokter baie ernstig op Ek het altyd geglo as algemene praktisyn is my werk nie net om siektes te behandel nie, maar om werklik om te gee, te beskerm, pasiënte te help om hul mediese toestande en medikasie te verstaan, siektes te voorkom en te baklei vir my pasiënte se regte "
Sy het reeds aan die begin van 2020 so 'n klein bietjie met angstigheid begin sukkel
"Covid-19 het alles vir ons as mediese gemeenskap kom omverwerp As dokters is alles wat ons doen en alles wat ons weet op wetenskap gebaseer Elke besluit wat jy neem, elke stukkie kennis is bewys en staan in 'n artikel opgeskryf
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Ons was almal emosioneel
gedaan Ons het in hierdie golf ook baie jongmense aan die dood afgestaan Vir my was die swaarste dat sosiale media se woord amper altyd bo ons s’n gestel is Mense het geglo ons mislei hulle – oor medikasie, oor inentings, oor beskerming van jouself en jou geliefdes Dit terwyl my man en die ongelooflike mediese personeel by die hospitale geveg het vir pasiënte se lewe, soms ten koste van hul eie lewe en altyd ten koste van hul eie emosies, gesinne en fisieke welstand "
UITBRANDINGENANGS
"Die simptome van uitbranding, angs en depressie loop hand aan hand In my lewe was dit vir seker so Ek onthou baie goed hoe ek een oggend in 2021, so 'n rukkie ná die derde golf toe ons besef het dat Covid waarskynlik nou iets van die verlede is, werk toe gery het en ek net begin huil
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en sy het haar praktyk binne twee maande verkoop Haar herstelpad het in Januarie 2022 begin toe sy ingeskryf het vir ‘n kursus by haar kerk, “wat my lewe verander het”
“Die kursus help jou ontdek wat jou identiteit is en hoe jy ‘n impak in die wêreld in jou beroep of daar waar jy elke dag is, kan maak Ek het onder meer gaan lees oor veral die vorming van gedagtes, die bane in jou brein en neuroplastisiteit Ek het hierdie beginsels in my eie lewe begin toepas Einde verlede jaar het ek skielik besef ek is weer my ou self!
"Hoe meer ek my storie met mense gedeel het, hoe meer het mense hul stories met my gedeel Ek besef dat so ‘n ongelooflik groot deel van mense sukkel met angstigheid, uitbranding of lae gemoed Almal kan baat vind by die kursus, want ons almal gaan een of ander tyd deur moeilike seisoene
"In hierdie kursus leer ek mense dat ons uit ‘n liggaam bestaan, maar ook ‘n siel en ‘n gees Ons moet verstaan hoe elkeen werk en aan elkeen aandag gee voor ons kan beter word Ons almal het gedagtepatrone wat oor die jare gevorm is Sommige van hierdie gedagteprosesse is gesond en goed, maar ander is nie gesond nie,” sê sy
Die kursus word op Vrydag 5 September van 18:30 tot 21:00, en op Saterdag 6 September van 15:00 tot 21:00 by Doxa Deo Tygerville by Willowbridge aangebied
Dit kos R250 per persoon en sluit ’n werkboek, verversings en aandete die Saterdagaand in . Registreer voor 2 September by https://login.churchsuite. com/?account=doxadeocape. . Kontak dr Tredoux by anique tredoux@gmail com met navrae
Dr Anique Tredoux van Durbanville
‘Nofishin
With horror scenes of a cormorant hanging on a fishing line from a tree and an Egyptian goose's legs entangled in fishing line, the City of Cape Town calls on the public to respect existing no-fishing regulations at Rosendal dam in Bellville and Sonstraal dam in Durbanville
In a recent incident, a cormorant was found dead, suspended from a tree by fishing line "a stark and distressing reminder of the damage unregulated angling inflicts on local ecosystems", according to a media release by the City's recreation and parks department
Over the weekend, another incident was reported by a resident at Sonstraal dam, where an Egyptian goose was found with its legs entangled in fishing line Attempts were made to assist the bird, however, it returned to the water at the risk of further harm
This incident was reported through the appropriate channel for further attention, according to the media release
"Rosendal dam supports a variety of indigenous bird species such as cormorants, cattle egrets and Egyptian geese, as well as indigenous plants forming part of the larger aquatic ecosystem
Level up your business
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is inviting interested businesses in Bellville and the greater northern suburbs to apply for the 2025 level Up Programme
This is an eight-week enterprise development journey from Thursday 14 August to Tuesday 14 October designed to help sustainability-focused businesses unlock new growth opportunities and prepare to exhibit at one of the region's biggest business events
SMMEs that are at least two years old, based in or serving the northern suburbs and contributing to sustainability or the circular economy are eligible
You will connect with buyers and stand a chance to be selected to showcase your work at the 2025 Bellville Business Expo from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 29 October
INTERESTEDBUSINESSOWNERS
WILLBENEFITFROM:
. weekly training sessions with expert speakers; . personalised mentorship and pitch coaching; . exposure to buyers, funders and decision-makers; . a chance to be selected as one of the Top 10 showcase businesses at the Bellville Business Expo Applications close on Friday 15 August Apply online at www surveymonkey com/r/XFDSMPN
. For more information or support with your application, contact Nasmera Buckus via email at Nasmera.Buckus@gtp org.za or on 021 823 6713.
A cormorant died a horror death after it got stuck in a tre caught in tree branches
Artscape’s CEO ambassador for #DoekWithADifference
Marlene le Roux, CEO of Artscape and an outspoken advocate for women living with disabilities, has been named ambassador for #DoekWithADifference - a project of Pink Trees for Pauline (PTFP) who formed a collaboration with the Cancer Alliance, a collective group of cancer control nonprofit organisations recently Le Roux's ambassadorship will officially be launched at the Artscape Women’s Day Festival, that honours women’s resilience, creativity and strength
“Traditional head wraps (iDhuku) have long been associated with that of African cultures and worn for cultural, religious or fashion reasons The style of how it’s worn around the head differs from culture to culture We are looking forward to seeing all women from all cultures living in South Africa embrace this initiative which celebrates their confidence and strength,” said Le Roux
This joint initiative between PTFP and Cancer Alliance will bring the powerful symbolism of the "doek" or
headwrap to communities across South Africa celebrating cultural pride while amplifying a shared call for health equity South Africa’s rich cultural fabric is interwoven with traditions such as the wearing of "doeke" (headwraps) a practice that reflects dignity, identity and heritage This campaign embraces that symbolism to raise awareness of the urgent need to eliminate cervical cancer, a disease that is entirely preventable yet still claims the lives of at least 16 women every day in South Africa one every 67 minutes, said Salomé Meyer, director of the Cancer Alliance
As part of this collaboration a percentage of proceeds from #DoekWithADifference sales will support the Cancer Alliance’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme, contributing directly to advocacy, education and prevention efforts
This campaign aims to inspire conversation, spark community action and unite women across all backgrounds in the fight against cervical cancer
Gardenblooms withlocalhelp
AVRILFILLIES
Six learners from Fairmont High School and five women from MES volunteered the weekend of 18 and 19 July to establish the indigenous fynbos garden in Kenridge, known as the Pollinator fynbos garden
The Greater Kenridge now boasts a beautiful, locally indigenous fynbos garden that showcases the local natural heritage and was made possible by The Wildflower Stepping Stones Project
This was the first garden and the second garden, Valley fynbos garden, was also planted at The Valley Primary in Durbanville on Friday 25 July
The Wildflower Stepping Stones Project received a grant from Nature Connect, a subsidiary of the Table Mountain Fund, to create two gardens that will serve as outdoor classrooms for the youth in Kenridge and surrounding areas The wider community will benefit from the two gardens
"Six learners from Fairmont High School worked as volunteers on Mandela Day, Friday 19 July, and five women from MES worked on Saturday 20 July
“Besides helping with planting the seedlings, clearing areas to plant trees in the fynbos garden the eleven "assistants" learned what locally indigenous means, how to recognise indigenous species, how to plant fynbos and about the three animals that call the Pollinator fynbos garden home
“They are a tabakrolletjie (slug eater snake), a Cape Skink and the Clicking Stream Frogs," says Dalena Theron, Kenridge representative of the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project
READYFORSUMMER
With summer on our doorstep big work is still ahead
Not only will watering through summer be one of the tasks, the still small plants will have to be protected from the guinea fowl, keeping weeds at bay and everything
TWO GARDENS THAT
WILL SERVE AS OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS FOR YOUTH
should be allowed to grow
Over the next two years plants will be added to the garden to fill out the garden beds
This garden is for the future far beyond the next two years, it is for those who come after us
Each plant in the garden has a story, some were rescued from an erf which is now built over, the sprouted March Lily seeds, those that survive, will take five years to flower, and they can grow up to 50 years old
"The three silver trees are there to remind us that these trees used to be common in Kenridge - and know, hopefully, they are back Every plant has been sourced from within a radius of less than 20km where possible, to create a garden that is most like our local plants To complete the garden, three educational boards will be erected, and another one at the Valley School garden," she says Many people made the two gardens possible and helped to source plants and trees to be planted in the two gardens
"Anel Botha, founder member of the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project, identified the grant and guided us on how to apply, organising the more than 300 plants and their delivery, keeping track of which plants go to Kenridge and which to Valley School
"Andre Venter sourced the silver trees, David van As for the layout of the garden and the Greater Kenridge Neighbours Committee and many more I am inviting everyone to come and visit the garden and watch it grow," Theron says . If you can help with water features or to further beautify the gardens, you can contact wildflowersteppingstones@gmail com or Dalena Theron on 082 455 0586.
Volunteers from Fairmont High School and MES planting and clearing spaces in the Pollinator fynbos garden in Kenridge.
The view of the fynbos garden where indigenous plants and trees are being planted
Artscape CEO,Marlene le Roux
Vermaak // Entertainment
Opera en lig by NG kerk Uitsig
Die Con Spirito Filharmoniese Vereniging bied op Saterdag 16 Augustus om 19:30 'n uitvoering, Opera en Lig, by die NG kerk Uitsig in Ridgeworth, Bellville aan.
Die uitvoering is geskik vir die hele familie en fokus op opera- en ligter musiek. Die AfriArts-koor, wat onlangs die opera Il Trovatore saam met die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese Orkes in die Kaapstad-stadsaal uitgevoer het, sal bydra tot ’n aand van koor-, solo- en orkesmusiek.
Die soliste Beverley Chiat Violina Anguelov Sipho Fubesi, en Conroy Scott, sal 'n verskeidenheid verhoog-gunstelinge uitvoer - insluitend die "Rigo-
letto-kwartet, "Fisherman’s Duet", "Nessun Dorma", "Vilja", "I Could Have Danced All Night" en "The Impossible Dream".
Kom geniet 'n aand van gehaltemusiek Kaartjies is goedkoper vir kinders om hulle aan te moedig om 'n belangstelling in alle genres van musiek te ontwikkel. Kaartjies kos R220 by Webtickets.
Kaartjies is ook beskikbaar by Allmusic in Brackenfell. Koop 10 kaartjies en kry een gratis. Kaartjies vir pensioenarisse en studente kos R180 en R140 vir leerders. . Skakel 021 981 5551 of conspiritochoircpt@ gmail.com vir meer inligting.
Anafternoonof choralmusic
The Boston ChoirFest returns for a third edition on Sunday 10 August at 16:00, hosted at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow
This year’s event promises an uplifting afternoon of music featuring four local choirs, an international guest ensemble, and a talented musical duo
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Tygerberg High School Boys’ Choir—nicknamed the Tygerberg Mafia—brings award-winning energy under the leadership of baritone Barend van der Westhuizen.
The choir has earned multiple medals at eisteddfods and won their category at the ATKV Applous Competition for three consecutive years.
Also performing is the Heavenly Sound Youth Choir, founded in 2016 in Philippi East and directed by Philile Mfundo Poponi.
This non-profit organisation uses music as a vehicle for change—empowering young voices to rise above the challenges of crime gangsterism, and substance abuse
With members from diverse backgrounds and areas they have created a platform for unity and celebration of uniqueness.
Adding a unique flair is HippoYini Acappella, made up of medical students from Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg campus.
Despite gruelling schedules, the group—led by Charl Keet—rehearses twice weekly and has taken top honours in the university’s a cappella category two years running
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Die Universiteit Stellenbosch se koor FOTO: MARK CLOETE
Endler-konserte aangebied
Die tweede Endler-konsertreeks in die konservatorium van die Universiteit Stellenbosch bou voort op ’n sterk tradisie van musikale uitnemendheid. Die kollig val op samewerking, plaaslik sowel as internasionaal, en op vokale uitvoerings. Gehore kan tussen Augustus en Oktober talle konserte te wagte wees. Schubert se geliefde "Die schöne Müllerin" met die internasionaal erkende Suid-Afrikaanse tenoor Thomas Erlank en bekroonde pianis Tinus Botha is op Vrydag 8 Augustus aan die beurt "A Songmaker’s Journey" volg op Woensdag 13 Augustus met die sopraan Marie Vassiliou, professor in sang aan die Royal Academy of Music in Londen, en die pianis Nicolene Gibbons. Die program dek werke uit Duitsland, Frankryk, Italië en Amerika.
KLAVIER
Die US Koor keer triomfantlik terug ná sy onlangse sukses by die 2024 Wêreldkoorspele in Denemarke, waar hy verskeie goue medaljes gewen het Onder leiding van André van der Merwe beloof die koor ’n inspirerende uitvoering op Vrydag 15 Augustus Die sterk tradisie van samewerking word op Saterdag 16 Augustus gevier met die jaarlikse US/ UK-klavieruitruil, "Invitation to the Dance", waar die klavierafdelings van die Universiteit Stellenbosch en
Universiteit van Kaapstad se South African College of Music dansgeïnspireerde werke aanbied. Nog ’n boeiende vennootskap is dié tussen Opera UCT en die Universiteit Stellenbosch-sangafdeling, wat saam die Suid-Afrikaanse kunslied vier met prof Jeremy Silver op klavier in die vertoning op Maandag 25 Augustus.
Ander uitstaande vertonings sluit in die USSO Jeugkonsertfees op Donderdag 4 September met die konservatorium se voorste studentesoliste onder leiding van Rik Ghesquière, buitengewone professor aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch se musiekdepartement en voormalige dirigent van die Brusselse Filharmoniese Jeugorkes.
"Met Apologie: Ter Nagedagtenis aan Roelof Temmingh" op Maandag 8 September vereer dié geliefde Suid-Afrikaanse komponis met ’n ensemble van uitgesoekte plaaslike musikante, insluitend sy seun Roelof Temmingh Jr op klavier Ander hoogtepunte sluit in die bekende Italiaanse pianis Filippo Gorini se "Sonata for 7 Cities" (19 September), Schola Cantorum se uitvoering van Mozart se "Coronation Mass" (28 September) en "Bridges of Sound: China meets South Africa" met Junnan Sun op klarinet en die pianis José Dias (3 Oktober). . Kaartjies en programinligting is op Webtickets beskikbaar
Local pride will be on display with the Totius Primary School Senior Choir, which, under Jade Paige and Hannelie van Niekerk, reached the final round of the 2025 ATKV Applous Competition for the first time
International guests the Boston City Singers, from Massachusetts, USA, bring a global perspective on their 2025 Global Voices Tour
Since 1995, they have provided high-level creative opportunities to underserved youth aged four to 18 Now on their 2025 Global Voices Tour, they bring their message of connection and cultural exchange to Cape Town’s audiences.
Rounding out the line-up is Babette and Olga, a multi-faceted female duo that can play more than five instruments combined.
Fine Music Radio’s Otto van der Walt will serve as MC. Guests can enjoy treats from Kruis Koffie, along with a complimentary coffee Doors open at 15:20 The event will also be live streamed for the first time . Tickets are available at www. bostonchoirfest com
WGRUVDance Company is dedicated to bringing innovative and captivating dance performances to audiences,blending classical techniques with contemporary narratives
WGRUV Dance returns
Following a successful debut earlier this year, Letters of Reflection by WGRUV Dance Company returns to Cape Town for a limited run at the Homecoming Centre on Friday 15 August (19:30) and Saturday 16 August (15:00 and 19:30)
This captivating production features seven original works by Holly and Lex Gruver, alongside the popular piece "Unsquared" by acclaimed American choreographer Tyler Gilstrap The performance blends neoclassical and contemporary movement, weaving poetic stories through expressive, technically masterful choreography
Each dance piece unfolds like a letter – intimate, emotive, and deeply resonant – exploring universal themes of love, loss, identity, and hope Dancers trained in contemporary ballet bring a fresh, soulful quality to the stage, inviting audiences of all ages to see the world anew
DAGBOEK/DIARY
. Rossini's The Barber of Seville runs at Theatre on the Bay from 5 to 17 August Tickets from R190 to R375 available at Webtickets.
. Een vir my Baby, 'n mystery noir-kabaret, is op Woensdag 6 en Donderdag 7 Augustus om 20:30 in Die Boer-teater op die planke Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com.
. I Want to Call You Daddy is at Artscape from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 August at 19:00 A one-woman performance that fuses poetry, storytelling, song, and movement to explore single motherhood in post-apartheid South Africa. Tickets cost R100 at Webtickets.
. Nadine - My Favourite Rock 2 Songs is op Vrydag 8
“Our hearts are full from the overwhelming response to our debut season,” says Holly Gruver, WGRUV’s creative artistic director “We’re thrilled to bring even more magic, movement, and emotion to the stage in Cape Town ” Gruver, who has worked extensively in Africa over the past decade, is known for her emotionally driven neoclassical works She is joined by Lex Gruver, WGRUV’s assistant co-director, whose collaborative works further elevate the performance Tyler Gilstrap, whose career includes work with the Battleworks Dance Company and choreography for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, adds her distinctive voice to the production
Letters of Reflection is more than a dance show – it’s a moving meditation on memory, meaning, and the power of community
. Tickets available at Quicket
Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R200 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Speelgoed van glas is by die Baxter Flipside van 8 tot 16 Augustus Anna-Mart van der Merwe speel in Nico Scheepers se verwerking van Tennessee Williams se tydlose meesterstuk, The Glass Menagerie Kaartjies kos R160 tot R250 by Webtickets
. Feedback runs at The Baxter from 8 to 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets . Women in Jazz Concert 2025 is happening at Artscape on Saturday 9 August at 18:00 Tickets from R350 at Webtickets . Pass the
PHOTO: LAUGE SORENSEN
The Boston ChoirFest is hosted at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow
Mothergunned downonR300 sparksoutcry
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Apolice investigation into the senseless murder of a woman who had stopped on the side of the road on the R300 is ongoing.
The 41-year-old mother of three had reportedly stopped along the road to change a flat tyre when she was shot dead last Saturday night
As she finished up at around 20:20 she was shot dead in her car
Police officers who attended the scene found her slumped over the steering wheel with a gunshot wound to the neck
"The victim was declared dead on the scene by the paramedics," Sgt Wesley Twigg, provincial police spokesperson, related "The motive for the attack is being investigated No personal belongings were taken The suspects fled the scene and have yet to be arrested "
This latest incident on the notoriously dangerous highway has heightened concerns over an ongoing safety-andsecurity crisis on Cape Town’s roadways
Transport and crime data reveal that the R300/N2 corridor has become a hotspot for violent crime such as stone throwing, robberies and shootings, despite its importance as a primary route to the
POLICE URGE WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD
airport The incident has sparked renewed urgency for immediate security upgrades on what many consider Cape Town’s most dangerous roads
In another case, on Sunday 13 July, a woman was injured when her vehicle was hit by a concrete block on the stretch of the N2 highway known as the "Hell Run"
The incident occurred on Sunday 13 July, just before the Borcherd's Quarry Road turn-off, at Nyanga A female passenger was injured when the block was thrown at the moving vehicle, striking the passenger side She and her husband were en route from Somerset West to Cape Town International Airport when the attack occurred
In a statement to the media Mayco member for safety and security in the City, JP Smith, said a dedicated deployment of new metro police officers come September will enhance safety along this critical N2 highway route
. Anyone with any information about the abovementioned murder can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously
School transfer requests open
Parents and caregivers wishing to apply for school transfers for the 2026 academic year will be able to do so until Monday 18 August
This application period opened on Monday 4 August and applies to learners currently enrolled in Grades 2 to 7 and Grades 9 to 12 Applications can be submitted online via the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) website
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Provincial education department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, said transfer applications can also be submitted directly at the school the learner is seeking to transfer to, or at the relevant district office
Parents applying will need the following supporting documents:
The learner’s most recent school report; A copy of their ID, birth certificate, passport, study permit, proof of application for documentation, or a sworn police affidavit; and
Proof of address or a police affidavit
Parents who have not used the online admissions system before must first register on the platform Once registered, they can proceed with the application
Video tutorials and step-by-step guides are available to assist on the WCED admissions website
Take note that schools can only capture applications for their own institution, but the online system can capture applications for multiple schools
Parents or caregivers must fill out the WCED application form, which can also be downloaded from the website Applications and supporting documents may be handed in at schools, or parents can enquire with the school about submission via e-mail (on the WCED form only)
GRADER,1AND8APPLICATIONS
Schools are currently finalising placements for Grades R, 1 and 8 by confirming placements for children on their waiting lists This process is ongoing
Parents who have not yet applied for these grades for the 2026 school year are urged to contact their district office as soon as possible Although the online portal is closed for late applications, support is available via the department’s call centre
. Contact the WCED call centre on 0861 819 919 Visit https://wcedonline westerncape.gov za/admissions for more information.
City billing going digital as of 31 December
As the City of Cape Town's eBill deadline approaches, residents are urged to send their account numbers and contact details to the City sooner rather than later
The looming 31 December deadline marks a major shift in the City's billing system, from traditional postal deliveries to a fully digital platform From this date onwards all municipal accounts will be sent exclusively via email, ensuring quicker, more efficient communication with residents In a statement to the media Mayco member for Finance Siseko Mbandezi today said the City is on a mission to reduce the number of accounts, both residential and commercial, which are printed and sent via the South African Postal Service
"All residents need to do is send an email or SMS with both their account number and email address to request an emailed account before 31 December
Beach Buggy-klub beplan samekoms vir Sondag
Die Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub kom Sondag 10 Augustus weer bymekaar vir n pretrit Lede van die publiek en klassiekemotorentoesiaste word uitgenooi om die geleentheid, getiteld Nick & Ellie se Rit, by te woon Dit is gratis
Anton Kleyn, president, sê hul geleenthede vier n unieke stuk motorkultuur, die geliefde “beach buggy”, VW-kewer en ander ou Volkswagen-
motormodelle en bring families en motorentoesiaste byeen vir skilderagtige ritte en kameraadskap
Die groep ontmoet om 08:30 by die Engen Winelands langs die N1-snelweg en vertrek stiptelik om 09:00
Die konvooi sal die Stellenboschvliegklub besoek, asook die Franschhoekpas, en in Botrivier middagete geniet
Die rit eindig in Gordonsbaai Die totale rit sal sowat 200 km dek en ses ure duur . Bel Kleyn by 083 650 7679 met navrae
2025," he said "It's quick and easy, and residents can enjoy the convenience of their account being sent directly to their inbox
“And if residents don't have an email address there's no need to worry The City will ensure that all account holders with no email access will still receive their account They, or a loved one, are advised to contact the City's Call Centre so we can assist them "
Mbandezi said more than 475 000 Capetonians had already made the move to eBilling . For emailed bills simply send an email with your account number and email address to Revenue.Eservices@capetown.gov.za or an SMS to 31223. Customers without email accounts are requested to contact the City's Call Centre at 0860 103 089 or visit its nearest Customer Interaction Centre
Kommentaar // Comments
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BRIEWE / LETTERS THINKING
IFWE,ASWOMEN,CANNO LONGERBETRUSTEDTOCARE FOROURCHILDREN,WHAT HOPEISTHEREFORTHE FUTUREOFOURSOCIETY?
11-year-old son
A Johannesburg mother was arrested after a video was circulated on social media showing her allegedly encouraging her son to smoke drugs
I am in no position to judge any of these women; I don't think any of us is They, like everyone else, will have receive their just deserts on judgement day, when we all leave this earth
But if we, as women, can no longer be trusted to care for our children what hope is there for the future of our society? What possible crime could these children have committed that was so heinous that they needed to be killed?
A four-year-old, who should be nurtured and loved, now knows a life of drugs
This is not what those brave women marched for when they went to the Union Buildings in 1956
I'm sure they are crying wherever they may be beyond the grave, speaking to us from eternity, from history, urging us to do better, to honour their legacy with courage, unity and integrity
This may be precisely what we need; the wise words and voices of our grandmothers, mothers, aunts speaking to us
Perhaps in our pursuit of freedom and independence as young women we've stopped listening, stopped listening to the wisdom of those who came before us, to the hard-won lessons of struggle
As we live and walk through each day of this month may we take one another s hands again
Too often, we women are quick to cast aspersions, pass judgement, throw insults and tear one another down, and forget the strength we have when we stand together
Let's make news headlines, but for the right reasons, lift one another up, break barriers, lead with grace and stand united -KAYLYNNEBANTOM
Selfgeskepte gemors
Dit is onverstaanbaar dat die bestuur van Jack Mullerpark so min konstruksie-kennis het dat hulle al 10 jaar sukkel om die waterprobleem by die noordpaadjie op te los Vir enige probleem behandel jy nie die gevolge nie, maar die oorsaak Baie duisende werksure en rande is oor die jare gespandeer om die paadjie te "herstel", terwyl die probleem lê by die verstopte waterafvoerpype wat die water deur dreine moet weglei Hulle vererger dit selfs deur syferwater wat van die N1-kant af vloei, na die pa-
adjie toe te herlei, alhoewel water altyd afwaarts loop
In hulle jongste, langdurige poging, maak hulle weer die paadjie reg sonder om die wegvoerpype en dreine van onder af oop te maak (met bv 'n toiletpypontstopper)
Met al die geld wat hulle sover gemors het, kon hulle al die paadjie en die hele stelsel vervang het met groter pype Hulle kon ook die breë wespaadjies gesement het, want dit bly ongelyke koffieklip, terwyl die binnepaadjies (wat minder gebruik word) sement is WAARNEMER,BELLVILLE
Gaan rente op belastingstaat na
Beide my eggenote en ek het minimale vastetermynbeleggings by dieselfde bank wat ons sedert 2017 opgebou het
Op die vervaldatum van ons beleggings - onderskeidelik in vroeg April en Mei vanjaar - het ons die kapitaalbedrae plus rentes vir n verdere vastetermyn van twaalf maande teen ` n sekere rentekoers per jaar herbelê
By ontvangs van ons beleggingsertifikate is vasgestel dat die jaarlikse rentebedrae, soos getoon op die beleggingsertikate oor slegs n tydperk van 364 dae bereken is Ons is steeds via e-poskommunikasie met die bank
besig om die foutiewe rentebedrae reggestel te kry
Verstommende redes vir die foutiewe berekeninge word voorgelê, maar dit is nie vir ons aanvaarbaar nie
Dis geringe verliese aan rentes wat betrokke is, maar die beginsel van die saak is dat foute gemaak is wat reggestel moet word Voorgaande is bedoel as waarskuwing aan beleggers om te verseker dat die rentebedrae op hul beleggings soos verstrek op hul beleggingsertifikate wel korrek bereken is Indien nie, besoek dringend die plaaslike tak van u bank
GERTBRAND,MELKBOSSTRAND
Ouers moet asseblief
Ek wens ouers (ja, klem op ouers) wil leer bestuur Dit voel deesdae asof ek die meeste padvarke rondom skole teëkom Ouers wat nie weet kinders te voet kry voorkeur by 'n zebrastreep nie Nog minder weet hulle om nie op die zebrastreep, of die zigzag-strepe voor en ná dié padkruising vir voetgangers, te parkeer nie En 'n toegeeteken mense, dit
beteken nie sit voet in die hoek nie! Parkeer op rooi lyne, en huise rondom die skool se opritte Die lys gaan aan Het die samelewing regtig só ongeduldig en selfsugtig geraak? Herhaalde versoeke van die skool en dreigemente om die verkeersdepartement in te roep, help ook niksESTHER,DURBANVILLE
A cashier who cares
I'd like to compliment Likho a cashier at Checkers Hyper in Fairbridge Mall, Brackenfell I recently moved to Brackenfell from Zeekoevlei in the southern suburbs I felt very "homesick" not knowing the northern suburbs at all and missing my family Checkers Plumstead was my shop and then I went to Checkers in Fairbridge for the first time, feeling low I got to the till and this guy was so friendly making jokes and making me feel somewhat accepted into a "new" I left the shop feeling better than when I entered Every time I go to this Checkers I'd specifically look for him Saturday, at a family function, I was sharing this story with friends and family Today I once again got that joyous laughing and jokey interaction with Likho I would love for Checkers to acknowledge this young man He's not just a staff member or cashier or worker for him to make me a customer feel so uplifted and happy in a time I really needed it
He's going way over what's expected of him I told him today that he is an asset to the company I pray that God bless him abundantly and grant him success and a bright future in Jesus name MELISSALAW,BRACKENFELL
City plan lacks detail
My comments on the 2050 Cape Town Long Term Plan (LTP) A "plan" it is not, a wish list at best
A plan contains details, such as projects by name and location, time frame, budget details
It is a document drawn up by someone with a low education level and certainly without project planning training and experience
It does not address one of the worst conditions that Cape Town’s commuting residents live under: the ever worsening traffic without any meaningful control in sight To think that a bit by bit improved rail system and cycling will substantially correct the current conditions is wishful thinking
Come 2050 and this administration will produce another such wish list unless meaningful serious thinking is applied now by well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced people Otherwise this whole "plan" is greenwashing at best PETERSMULIK,RUGBY
PARKS RANGERS HONOURED: Rangers were honoured as“custodians of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage”during national World Ranger Day celebrations held at Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 31 July In the picture the SEAM Team and K9 Unit showcase their skills and strength in protecting South Africa’s wild spaces.
KAAP VAN BLOED
Bendes het ook invloed op skole
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die skoolgemeenskap word op verskillende maniere geraak deur die voortslepende bendegeweld op die Kaapse Vlakte Skole het onlangs hul deure geopen vir die derde kwartaal te midde van 'n bendeoorlog wat fel woed TygerBurger het gaan kers opsteek by 'n onderwyskundige en voormalige skoolhoof in Kleinvlei, een van die gemeenskappe wat veral deur geweld geraak word en haar gepols oor die invloed wat die geweld op 'n skool het Net verlede week is 'n matrikulant aan die Hoêrskool Kleinvlei tien drieë van sy ouerhuis doodgeskiet Alison February was destyds hoof van die Laerskool Melton Daar het sy eerstehands ervaar hoe ontwrigtend geweld kan wees
SKOOLGEMEENSKAPLEEFINVREES
" n Skool is die hart van 'n gemeenskap en alles wat die gemeenskap raak, het 'n
“Bendegeweldis‘nkanker wat‘nheleskoolgemeenskapkan verteer.”
- Alison February
invloed op die skool," sê February Volgens haar word skole op verskeie maniere geraak, waarvan een die gevoel van vrees is "Wanneer iemand in die gemeenskap rondom die skool geskiet is, word die ouers van leerders angsbevange en stuur hulle dan nie hul kinders skool toe nie Dit is n menslike reaksie en 'n mens kan dit verstaan, maar die invloed wat dit op die leerder se akademiese prestasie het, is enorm Skole se kurrikulum is deesdae so gelaai dat dit moeilik is vir daardie kind om weer op te vang Opvangklasse moet saans en oor naweke aangebied word en watter ouer sal 'n kind oor 'n naweek of saans stuur
CCCC praat oor redes vir
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In die tweede afdeling van 'n reeks oor bendes gesels TygerBurger met ds Llewellyn MacMaster, die voorsitter van die Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC) oor die oorsake van bendegeweld en wat gedoen kan word om dit hok te slaan MacMaster sê die CCCC is diep bekommerd oor die aanhoudende toename in geweldsmisdaad, veral die patroon van groep- of massamoorde en bendeverwante skietvoorvalle in gemeenskappe soos Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Bishop Lavis en Philippi en ander woonbuurte op die Kaapse Vlakte, maar ook in ander dele van die provinsie, sowel as in ander dele van die land "Hierdie is nie geïsoleerde voorvalle nie; dit is simptome van 'n dieper, stelselmatige krisis,” sê hy
ONDERLIGGENDEOORSAKE
Die volgende onderliggende oorsake word deur navorsing en gemeenskapsorganisasies uitgewys, wat nie onbekend aan die staat is nie Daar word gereeld verwys na die sogenaamde "whole of government, whole of society"benadering, wat aandui dat ons nie eng of simplisties na die komplekse uitdagings van geweldsmisdaad moet kyk nie
"Diepgaande en historiese sosio-ekonomiese ongelykhede soos werkloosheid, armoede en beperkte toegang tot onderwys en vaardigheidsontwikkeling dryf jongmense na misdaadnetwerke as 'n vorm van oorlewing
Die afwesigheid van en swak dienslewering deur die staat, soos 'n gebrek aan behoorlike behuising, infrastruktuur, gesondheid, jeugontwikkeling en polisiëring, skep 'n omgewing waarin misdaad floreer," sê hy
MORELEVERVAL
Volgens hom is die verval van morele waardes ook 'n bydraende faktor in die groeiende bendeprobleem
"Gemeenskappe is onder druk, gesinne is verskeur en daar is 'n gebrek aan rolmodelle en
as hulle reeds in die week bang is?" vra February Sy sê die feit dat leerders agter raak, het 'n invloed op hul selfvertroue en sommige verlaat die skool "Dit is die begin van 'n bose kringloop, want skoolverlaters is geneig om by bendes aan te sluit," sê sy Afwesigheid is ook nie tot leerders beperk nie "Onderwysers begin ook met sieksertifikate vorendag te kom Dit is 'n Catch 22-situasie, want dit raak ook moeilik om onderwysers vir die skole te werf "
In baie gevalle is die sibbe van bendelede ook in die skole "Hulle begin ook later soos hul ouer sibbe optree en begin ander kinders aanval Bendegeweld is 'n kanker wat 'n hele skoolgemeenskap kan verteer, terwyl skole eintlik die gom moet wees wat gemeenskappe saamsnoer en die vertrekpunt moet wees van waar gemeenskappe hul omstandighede verander," sê sy Wat kan gedoen word om skole teen
misdaad
DIE HELE GEMEENSKAP MOET SAAMWERK OM
BENDEVERWANTE MISDAAD TE PAK
morele leiding vir die jeug
Die geskiedkundige en 'intergenerational' trauma loop baie diep in mense en gemeenskappe
Die morele vesel van ons samelewing is aan flarde “Bendes floreer waar korrupsie en onbetroubare wetstoepassing hulle beskerm Bendes werk binne georganiseerde misdaadnetwerke met internasionale bande, wat byna elke faset van ons samelewing infiltreer het, met die gevolg dat die sogenaamde 'criminal economy' uiters sterk gevestig is "Hierby dra die lae vervolgingsyfer en gebrek aan beskerming vir informante, fluitjieblasers en getuies by tot 'n gevoel van magteloosheid
Mense het nie vertroue in die strafregstelsel nie
“Die onlangse opspraakwekkende onthullings deur die polisie se provinsiale kommissaris in KwaZulu Natal, het - te verstane en te verwagtedie kwik in die land geweldig laat styg Mense is moeg, gefrustreerd en kwaad oor die kultuur van strafloosheid en eis ingrypende stappe en transformasie van die hele stelsel," sê hy MacMaster sê die CCCC het verskeie voorstelle om die bendebedrywighede te bekamp
"Die polisie moet gefokusde, taktiese teenbende-optredes van stapel stuur met ondersteuning van nasionale eenhede en onafhanklike toesig
“'n Interdepartementele beraad van die polisie, provinsiale regering, munisipaliteite, burgerlike samelewing en geloofsinstellings moet belê word en veilige en anonieme meganismes moet in werking gestel word om die vrees van informante die hoof te bied
KOMMISSIEVANONDERSOEK
“'n Kommissie van ondersoek na bendes en georganiseerde misdaad moet in die mediumtermyn gestig word
“Die CCCC het reeds 'n maand gelede so 'n versoek gerig Dit
moet nie net op die Kaapse Vlakte en in die Wes-Kaap fokus nie, maar moet ook op ander dele van die land Die president self moet hierdie kommissie aanstel en met die nodige magte toerus, wat dan met duidelike aanbevelings kom
“Daar moet gekyk word waarom die goeie werk en aanbevelings van vorige kommissies van ondersoek nie ingestel is nie, wat tot die huidige skeptisisme oor sulke kommissies bygedra het
NASORG
"Daar moet investering wees in nasorgprogramme, vakleerlingskappe en gemeenskapsprojekte, wat jongmense aan hoop en vaardighede bind
“Plaaslike polisiekantore moet proaktief met gemeenskapsveiligheidsforums saamwerk en aanspreeklik wees teenoor die publiek Die skuif en naamsverandering van 'n polisiemag na 'n polisiediens moet hierdeur sterker beklemtoon en getoon word
“Groter konsultasie en insluiting van gemeenskappe by die aanstelling en evaluering van stasiebevelvoerders is ook broodnodig Meer speurders moet aangestel word, sodat ondersoeke tot skuldigbevinding en gevangenisstraf kan lei," sê hy MacMaster sê nie een organisasie kan n ommeswaai bewerkstellig nie "Kerke, moskees en ander geloofsgemeenskappe, skole en gemeenskapsorganisasies moet morele waardes aktief herstel deur opvoeding, mentorskap en geestelike vorming Hierdie morele opbou kan nie weer alleen net in die hande van die staat gelaat word nie Dit behoort ook alle staatsaanstellings in te sluit
Almal van ons moet ons deel bydra tot die morele heropbou van ons land Uiteindelik is die misdaadkrisis nie net 'n polisiëringsprobleem nie; dit is 'n staats- en samelewingskrisis,” sê MacMaster
bendegeweld te beskerm? "Dit sal 'n spanpoging van verskillende vlakke van die samelewing verg, maar uiteindelik moet gemeenskappe weer eienaarskap van skole neem Hulle moet saamstaan om ten minste seker te maak dat kinders veilig is wanneer hulle skool toe kom of huis toe gaan Sonder gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid is ons kinders blootgestel aan die wrede werklikheid van bendes en moord en doodslag," sê sy
Almal moet in een rigting teen bendes trek
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Solank die wil nie bestaan om misdaad in verarmde gemeenskappe te stuit nie, sal die Kaap se strate aanhou bloei
Ivan Waldeck, ‘n voormalige bendeleier en nou pastoor, dat solank daar nie politieke wil is om die grondliggende redes vir bendes te pak nie, sal dinge nooit verander nie
Waldeck, wie se lewensverhaal onlangs in 'n boek, The gates of hell, vertel is, weet waarvan hy praat, omdat dieselfde omstandighede wat vir hom tot 'n lewe van misdaad gelei het, steeds bestaan Hy het arm grootgeword in die destydse Tiervlei (nou Ravensmead) en was van jongs af blootgestel aan geweld en dwelms
Deur ongenaakbaar te lewe, het hy hom uiteindelik opgewerk tot een van die mees gevreesde bendeleiers in die Wes-Kaap
TWEEDEKANS
Ná jare in die tronk het Waldeck sy lewe reggeruk en deesdae probeer hy jongmense help met sy nie-winsgewende organisasie, Cape Transformation Centre By die sentrum probeer hulle jongmense wat die pad byster geraak het, 'n tweede kans gee "Kinders raak sonder waardigheid in armoede groot en hulle voel niemand kom om hulle te help nie Wat doen hulle? Hulle sluit by bendes aan, want daar kry jy 'n reputasie en 'n soort respek Jy deel ook in die winste uit misdaad," sê Waldeck
Hy reken nie alle arm mense raak by bendes betrokke nie, maar armoede en die afwesigheid van waardigheid skep 'n teelaarde vir bendebedrywighede "Daar is so baie gebroke huise met afwesige gesinstrukture As daar nie 'n pa is nie, neem die bendeleier daardie rol oor “Ouers en veral mans moet hul rol in die opvoeding van hul kinders ernstiger opneem Leierlose jongmense raak roekelose en onverantwoordelike volwassenes en jammerlik herhaal hierdie bose siklus homself elke jaar," sê Waldeck Wat kan gedoen word om die euwel van bendes nek om te draai?
"In die korttermyn moet daar met bendeleiers in gesprek getree word Ons kan doen wat ons wil, maar bendeleiers moet deel wees van die oplossing net soos hulle deel is van die probleem
“Die gemeenskap moet as 'n gesamentlike span opruk en met die leiers gaan praat Dit help nie almal wil hul eie ding doen nie Bendeleiers is ook mense en al wil ons ook glo dat hulle so magtig is, kan geen mens opstaan teen 'n gemeenskap wat saamstaan nie
“Die regering, op alle vlakke, moet ook saam met gemeenskappe werk om die probleem te pak Sonder politieke wil is ons kinders soos lammers ter slagting
“In my boek gee ek praktiese maniere van hoe alle sfere van die samelewing kan saamwerk om bendegeweld op te los, maar daar moet net 'n wil wees," sê hy
AvPd S i a d h d k M o a h d b v j w u K d i n w a u w v 2 w 1 S k behoorlike oefening en met geen helper nie - net ‘n paar munte in my sak ingeval ek sou swaarkry en die trein moes haal terug Kaapstad toe!" vertel hy Hy het egter deurgedruk en algeheel tiende geëindig - die voorste nuweling in die wedloop Die jaar daarna was hy algeheel derde, en nog 'n jaar later algeheel tweede onder die aansporing van sy vrou, Dot, langs die pad Hy het toe sy Westelike Provinsie-kleure in snelstap verwerf "Ek het my staploopbaan daarna vir baie jare op die agtergrond geskuif weens gesins- en loopbaanverpligtinge, en eers weer tydens Covid-19 begin stap " Toe byeenkomste weer toegelaat is, het hy by die Bellville-Atletiekklub en Meestersatletiek aangesluit Sy tye het geleidelik verbeter en in 2021 het hy sy nasionale kleure in snelstap verwerf Hy was daarna elke jaar die wenner in sy ouderdomsgroep by die WP-kampioenskap en het ook goud verwerf albei kere wat hy aan die SA Meestersatletiekkampioenskap deelgeneem het - die mees onlangse vroeër vanjaar toe hy nog in die ouderdomsgroep 70 tot 74 jaar deelgeneem het
Sy volgende groot uitdaging is die SA kampioenskap, wat vroeg in Mei aanstaande jaar in Germiston sal plaasvind
Pretorius en sy vrou woon die afgelope
persoonlike beste tyd vir die roete te verbeter Clara se paadjies is uitdagend met heelwat heuwels – dit help beslis vir fiksheid En dis ook sommer lekker om elke dag so aan die oefen verby ons kinders se huis in die groter landgoed te kan stap en vir die kleinkinders oor die heining te kan groete skree!"
Só het hy die afgelope sowat 14 maande al meer as 2 000 km op hierdie paadjies afgele!'
KRIEKET
Hy was sy lewe lank met een of ander sport doenig: krieket op skool, later klubkrieket en jare lank sosiale krieket vir die parlementêre krieketspan saam met oud-parlementariërs soos Sir De Villiers Graaff, sy seun Sir David Graaff, Van Zyl Slabbert, John Wiley, Colin Eglin, Alex Boraine, Barend du Plessis en vele ander Hy het op universiteit ook pluimbal gespeel en lank sosiale gholf by die Bellville-gholfklub Hy het 'n paar Kaapstad-fietstoere gery, die Twee Oseanemarathon en ook enkele ander marathons en halfmarathons voltooi
Pretorius het ook vir jare metaalverklikking (veral op die strand) gedoen "Met al my stappery het dit bietje agterweë gebly; hopelik sal ek dit later weer gereeld doen "
Supercross showdown heading to CT
Cape Town will host the finale of the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship on Saturday 13 December, at the DHL Stadium.
This marks the first time the global championship will take place in Cape Town, positioning the city as the final stop in a season that begins in Kuala Lumpur and spans five continents. The South African GP will be the fifth and final round, where championship titles will be decided in what promises to be a high-intensity evening of racing.
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomed the announcement, saying: “Bringing World Super-
cross to Cape Town is a massive moment for the sport in our country We look forward to showcasing the energy, beauty, and world-class hospitality Cape Town is known for” Fans can expect a full day of entertainment, including live music, food, and elite-level racing. A variety of ticket options are available, including general admission, premium seating, and VIP hospitality packages. Further team and rider announcements are expected as the event approaches . Tickets are now on sale, starting from R450 Book at Showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za
Cape Town will host the finale of the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship on Saturday 13 December,at the DHL Stadium