DOuers ontvang berading
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
ie stof het gaan lê oor verlede week se gewelddadige betogings in Happy Valley, maar die ma van die maand oue baba wat tydens die betogings dood is, probeer nou die stukke van haar lewe optel Jasmine Josephs en haar kêrel, Manuel Willemse, moes verlede week in die donkerte met hul siek kind, May-Lynn, na die Mfuleni-polisiekantoor stap omdat noodhulpdienste weens die gewelddadige betogings nie in die gebied kon kom nie Die kind het uiteindelik gesterf, hoewel lede van die polisie met haar na die Eersterivier-hospitaal gejaag het Josephs, Willemse en haar negejarige seun ontvang tans berading weens die trauma wat hulle deurgemaak het "Dit is maar moeilik, maar ons vat dit dag vir dag," het sy Maandag aan TygerBurger gesê, onderweg na hul eerste
beradingsessie
Die betoging was glo veronderstel om 'n vreedsame een oor diensleweringsprobleme te wees, maar het vinnig gewelddadig geraak met betogers wat klippe na verbygaande motoriste, asook die polisie, gegooi het en buitebande gebrand het Die polisie het met rubberkoeëls op betogers losgebrand en vier mense is weens openbare geweld in hegtenis geneem
Die vier verdagtes, Siyabonga Gwebede (35), Lizile Gwabene (32), Dickson Lumani Cossa (26) en Clifton Andrews (45), is elk op borgtog van R5 000 vrygelaat Happy Valley is tans baie stil en geen nuwe betogings het sedertdien plaasgevind
moetin ingteen trek
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
r requests open
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.
Drugsand
Arecent intelligence-driven operation conducted by officers attached to Operation Shanela II led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man for possession of drugs and the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.
According to Capt Frederick van Wyk officers acted on information received about firearms and ammunition being stored at premises in Belhar “At the premises officers found a CZ pistol, one Norinco Star firearm, one revolver, an assortment of ammunition, three sachets of cocaine and 422 mixed empty cartridges, including three empty blue ammunition cases in his possession The suspect
Man nabbed for possession mandrax, tik
The Ravensmead police recently arrested a 38-year-old man from Piketberg for the possession of drugs
According to Capt Odwa Makupula, officers were busy with visible patrols when they noticed a suspicious looking man on the corner of Northway and Melrose streets
The man immediately changed direction when he saw the police and got into an Uber vehicle
Officers swiftly responded by stopping and searching the vehicle and found 500 mandrax tablets and 300 sachets of tik in the suspect’s bag
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
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
Man (52) in Parow vir bedrog aangekeer
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
’n Voormalige polisiebeampte en lid van Community in Blue, 'n inisiatief deur die polisie, het onlangs daarin slaag om 'n vermeende bedrieër te help vastrek en sodoende ook sy gesteelde gasbottel teruggevind nadat dit glo deur die verdagte gesteel is Willem Botes, 'n inwoner van Parow, het verlede week vertel hoe die verdagte tot 12 gasbottels by 'n plaaslike nie-regeringsorganisasie gesteel het Soortgelyke voorvalle is glo ook in Stellenberg en Brackenfell aangemeld, sê hy Die verdagte doen homself glo voor as ‘n werknemer van ‘n kerkorganisasie
“Hy neem dan die gasbottels en sê hy sal dit volmaak en dat hy dit maandeliks sal doen.
“Hy gaan haal die gasbottels, belowe om dit te vul en terug te bring, maar dit gebeur nie,” verduidelik Botes.
Twee nie-regeringsorganisasies in Parow is glo
deur die man op hierdie wyse bedrieg.
Danksy sy ondersoekwerk kon Botes daarin slaag om die 52-jarige verdagte op Woensdag 9 Julie aan te keer Hy sê dit kom nadat een van sy gasbottels ook gesteel is.
Botes en 'n plaaslike speurder het glo ook 'n spaza-winkel in Parow besoek, waar al die gasbottels ontdek is. "Daar was meer gasbottels as enigiets anders. Ek skat so tussen 200 tot 300 gasbottels," sê hy Die verdagte het glo 'n bakkie gehuur om die gasbottels op- en af te laai
Volgens Botes kos dit sowat R300 om 'n 9 kg-gasbottel te vul; R600 vir 'n 19 kg-gasbottel en R800 vir 'n splinternuwe gasbottel en om dit te vul.
Lt.kol. Leon Marx, hoof van die Parow-polisie se speurdiens, sê die ondersoekbeampte in die saak is tans met verlof Hy sê die saak was op 14 Julie op die hofrol in die Bellville-landdroshof Hy sê 'n diefstalsaak word ondersoek
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
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.
Newfilmexposesoff
Anew South African short film
Spoiled has premiered at a high-level workshop in Cape Town this week This marine-focused event unpacked the findings of the Wildtrust driven project highlighting the environmental, social and economic risks of offshore oil and gas in South Africa.
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration It weaves together the stories of coastal communities, activists, scientists, and traditional fishers who are standing up to one of the greatest environmental and social threats facing the country’s oceans today
Presented by non-profit organisations Wildtrust and The Green Connection, and produced by Love Africa Marketing, the film takes viewers along the rugged coastline of the Northern Cape and the culturally rich Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape
At the heart of the film lies a simple truth: around 90% of South Africa’s oceans are at risk The film uncovers the cracks in the system that allow international oil and gas giants to exploit these waters, including flawed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), a lack of meaningful public consultation, and the leasing of the ocean without community consent
“There’s not enough effort being made to explain to people what the advantages and disadvantages of, or the impact of offshore oil and gas will be on coastal community livelihoods and on the ocean,” says Neville van Rooy, community outreach coordinator for The Green Connection "All they usually do, is paint a beautiful picture by telling people about jobs, which they know will get peopleespecially when they hear it from government officials ”
ABLEAKPICTURE
Featuring deeply personal interviews with local fishers, activists, youth and community leaders, the film explores themes of justice, environmental degradation, and resistance “It’s almost as though my heart has been called to it That is why I can say with pride that I love the ocean and will do anything in my power to protect it,” says Chanel Jaar, who started the Environmental Traits Youth Organisation in Port Nolloth - a small town along the coastline of the Northern Cape
Their testimonies paint a picture of what is at stake: biodiversity, food security, coastal heritage, and ultimately the survival of future generations
“Look at Mexico, for five years now they’ve been struggling to get that oil spill cleaned That community is suffering Look at Nigeria; their fishermen are suffering Their boats are lying high and dry, never touching the water because there’s no more water, it's oil,” adds Walter Steenkamp, chair of the Fishing Co-operative for Aukotowa Fishers in Port Nolloth
“However, this isn’t just a story of destruction,” says Lauren van Nijkerk, Wildtrust campaign s director “It’s a story of hope Spoiled is a tribute to the everyday heroes who are defending their livelihoods, their heritage and the sea itself ”
CRITICALTIMEFORSA
The film goes a step further by encouraging greater public involvement in pushing back on the offshore oil and gas application processes As part of its call to action, viewers are directed to an interactive platform available at www stopthespoil co za, where several active offshore oil and gas applications - their status in process, public participation process information - across
p g platform, giving the public an opportunity to have a ‘one-stopshop’ to make informed decisions and get involved in stakeholder consultation that ensures every South African has a say in how our oceans are utilised ”
The launch of the film comes at a critical time for South Africa, as environmental and climate justice organisations wait in anticipation for the release of our country’s Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) The IEP is a national roadmap that aims to shape how South Africa produces, distributes, and consumes energy in the coming decades It seeks to balance the country’s energy needs with environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social justice
“Operation Pakhisa, which means ‘hurry up’, was South Africa’s idea of pushing for a Blue Economy, but the system is just wrong because it assumes that the ocean is just there to exploit for economic gain,” says van Rooy
“It doesn’t take into account
the inherent value that an ocean would have in terms of ecosystem services, in terms of heritage, culture and that such an ocean feeds thousands of families around the coast of South Africa ”
Van Rooy adds that “all alternative energy solutions have their pros and cons, and we need to make sure that people are not worse off when the Integrated Energy Plan is implemented ”
In February 2023, Wildtrust unveiled a groundbreaking oil spill model for South Africa, a first-of-its-kind aimed at showing the real-world risks of offshore oil operations, using a proposed ultra-deep drill site off Durban, KZN Developed with partners from the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University, and international experts in ocean modelling, the model reveals that shoreline contamination could occur in as little as three days along the east coast The fast-flowing Agulhas
Current would transport oil large distances, hindering predictions of where oil would reach the shoreline, complicating clean-up efforts The model indicates that a blow-out spill on the East coast could result in the need for beach clean-up operations as far away as the West coast The minimum time for oil to shoreline impact could be as little as three days for the East coast of South Africa, and within about 10 days for the South coast and 30 days for the West coast The results highlight what civil society has long feared, the risks of oil and gas exploration in South African waters are not theoretical, but rather they are imminent and potentially catastrophic “If we remain complacent, we risk losing not only our coastline, but our ability to shape a future that values life over profit,” adds Jaar
. Spoiled is available to watch online: https://www youtube com/ watch?v=7IHo RPkl2M
‘Spoiled’short film highlights ocean threats.
SAbreaksmarimbaWorldRecord
JOFOURIE
JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In a vibrant showcase of rhythm, unity and cultural pride, South Africa has officially smashed the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the world
A total of 1 178 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on Sunday 3 August to perform a 10-minute medley of Waka Waka and Jerusalema – more than doubling the previous record of 505 held by Guatemala
The event was a collaboration between Cape Town-based non-profit Marimba Jam, and GrandWest, who sponsored the full cost of the production An official adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew in from London to verify the count and authenticate the attempt
For Marimba Jam founder Kiara Ramklass, this was more than just
a record attempt – it was a powerful statement about South Africa’s potential
UBUNTUINACTION
“Our marimbas are tuned in C major –you can’t help but feel happy when you hear them,” she said
“But this is about more than music It’s about crossing socio-economic divides
We had private schools, township schools, rural schools – all on one stage It’s a loud, joyful message of ubuntu ”
Ramklass has spent the past decade championing marimba music as a tool for empowerment and unity
In 2018, she led 241 girls in an unofficial Women’s Day attempt, but lacked the
resources to make it official Now, with GrandWest backing the event, her dream has finally become reality
Players ranged in age from 8 to 62, and came from over 70 schools and institutions, representing every province in South Africa and two schools from Zimbabwe Some teams travelled thousands of kilometres one group flew in from KwaZulu-Natal right after their matric dance, while others loaded their instruments onto trucks from Durban and Johannesburg
Despite only meeting on the day of the performance, the ensemble performed flawlessly
“It was electric,” said GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo
“The performers had only just met, yet played in perfect harmony It was an unforgettable moment in South African music history ”
From early morning marimba demos and djembe drumming workshops to VR
booths and live art installations in the Market Hall, the event buzzed with energy After the official announcement, the celebration continued with a performance from South African band Goodluck, DJs and emcee Carl Wastie
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Every participant received a Guinness World Records medallion handed out by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie Naidoo added: “When people come together with a shared purpose, incredible things happen This record belongs to every person who showed up and gave it their all ”
Although different numbers were circulated by various sources, GrandWest confirmed the official figure as 1 178 participants – now etched in the Guinness World RecordsTM books as a proud South African achievement
The total number of marimba players that helped smash the record at GrandWest
Premier Alan Winde and Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport
Layla Essop,Kiara Ramklass and Chrissy Dyers,SED Officer at GrandWest
Vermaak // Entertainment
‘Empower her resilience’ with Robin Pieters
Hosted by Robin Pieters, Empower Her Resilience celebrates women with musical entertainment and uplifting storytelling from a number of artists and speakers who will share their stories and wisdom
The annual event takes place in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Saturday 9 August from 20:00
“This is a tribute to you – the women who embody strength, grace, and unwavering resilience,” says Pieters, a 34-year-old entertainer from Plumstead who started his career as a back-up singer for stars such as Alistair Izobell, Claire Phillips, Sasha-Lee Davids Karin Kortje and more . Tickets are available between R135 and R300 from Webtickets.
Anafternoonof
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 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
Robin Pieters
..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
skills and strength in protecting South Africa’s wild spaces.
BRIEWE
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
Ouers
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
moet asseblief leer bestuur
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
Sport
TEN U-16 BOYS’, TWO GIRLS’ TEAMS TO FIGHT
Springbok women captain and a bootless Babalwa Latsha gets away from Taufa Bason of the Black Ferns XV during the final game of the incoming series played at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday 2 August The South African women won 41-24 to level the series 1-1 They now turn their attention to the Rugby world
Gearingupforthefinals
THULANIMAGAZI
Excitement is mounting ahead of this year's u-16 Bayview Youth Cup finals at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August
A total of 10 u-16 boys' teams and two girls' teams will fight for honours in what has been dubbed "a display of youth football" for the Mother City In the Bronze Section Southampton will lock horns with Lentegeur, while Heath Athletico will square-up against
Woodlands United FC in the Silver Section Wagiet Cup will see D6 Mitchells Plain taking on Pioneer Sports Club and the Gold Section will feature Norway Park and PPG Langa In the Platinum Section, which is the main event, Cape Town Spurs will come up against Antalyaspor JMP CT In the ladies' section Rygate Invitation Ladies will battle it out against Mitchells Plain LFA Ladies
A jubilant Mark Rodrigues,
16AUG
Gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match drawing down the curtain at 18:30
chair of Bayview Football Club and tournament organiser, said all the clubs were looking forward to the competition and excitement
"There is definitely a lot of excitement from the clubs and everyone, including the parents," he said "This is something new for the youngsters It is not an easy thing to play in a place like Athlone Stadium "
According to Rodrigues, gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match between Spurs and Antalyaspor drawing down the curtain at 18:30
The day will also feature entertainment for the entire
family, with food stalls offering a range of delicacies and beverages "A gymnastics team will entertain the crowd before the final kick-off," Rodrigues said "We are very excited and we want everyone to come out and have fun Come out! Come out and see what football is all about " He said this year's tournament had an added layer of excitement with the so-called "small teams" featuring prominently . Tickets are available at Ticket Pro and Spar for R50
Heights
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The school community of Apex High School is walking with their heads held high after a successful interschools weekend against Protea Heights Academy
The competition between the two schools, hailed as the Battle of the Blues, was played in good spirit, but it didn’t lack in competitiveness
Renate van der Westhuizen, principal, says it was a day for the history books “The Apex Wolfpack arrived with pride, purpose, and that unmistakable Apex spirit and while we didn’t walk away with the Battle of the Blues Cup this year, we definitely ruled the sports field From rugby to dodgeball,
basketball to netball, our learners brought the heat, showed immense sportsmanship and reminded everyone that Apex shows up A massive shout out to every player, supporter, and cheerleader You made us proud
I want to thank Protea Heights Academy for hosting this year’s event so professionally,” says Van der Westhuizen Apex had victories in junior rugby (u-14 and u-15), girls soccer, senior rugby (u-17 and
u-19), chess, dodgeball and netball (u-16) Protea Heights were successful in Rubik’s Cube Problem Solving, COD Mobile, Fifa Tournament, dominoes, maths competition, basketball, boys soccer u-19 and netball u-19
Theboys soccer u-16 and ultimate frisbee were drawn According to Van der Westhuizen they are already looking forward to Battle of the Blues 2026 “Next time, we’re coming for that cup too ”
