MATRIKULANT TREË VAN HUIS AF DOODGESKIET
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BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die ma van 'n matrikulant van die Hoërskool Kleinvlei, wat verlede week naby sy ouerhuis doodgeskiet is, het Vrydag die moeilike taak gehad om sy liggaam by die lykshuis te gaan uitken
Die 19-jarige Chad-Lee Polman het aan 'n enkele wond bokant sy hart beswyk nadat hy in Park Village, Eersterivier, geskiet is Sy ma, Cindy-Lee Polman, sê dit
voel asof haar hele hart uit haar borskas geruk is "Hy was my oudste kind en die liefde van my lewe Hy het self soveel drome gehad en ons het ook drome vir hom gekoester en nou is hy so wreed van ons weggeruk Ek is stukkend, stukkend, stukkend," sê Cindy-Lee
Volgens Cindy-Lee was haar seun 'n rustige kind en 'n allemansvriend "Hulle het 'n roudiens by die skool gehou en sy klasonderwyser het aan my
“Hyhetselfsoveeldrome gehad... - Cindy-Lee Polman
gesê hulle weet nie hoe hulle sal kan aangaan as die skool begin nie Hy was die hart en siel van daardie klas en sy dood het die skoolgemeenskap tot in sy fondamente geskud," sê sy Oor wat op daardie noodlottige dag gebeur het, sê Cindy-Lee sy
verstaan nie hoekom dinge so moes uitspeel nie "Dit het die hele dag gereën en hy was die grootste deel van die dag binnenshuis Hy het egter op 'n tydstip besluit om na die huiswinkel te gaan Hy het 'n vriendin ontmoet en het 'n entjie saam met haar gestap toe twee onbekende mans met kappies op hulle genader het ” Die een verdagte het glo 'n vuurwapen uitgepluk en hom geskiet
“Daar was nie eens 'n stryery of bakleiery nie Ek was by die werk toe 'n vriendin my bel en sê ek moet sommer by die hospitaal afklim
“Met my aankoms het ek baie bekende mense gesien, onder wie my seun se meisie In my kop was dinge nie so ernstig nie Ek het in die gang afgehardloop om my seun te soek, maar kon hom nie opspoor nie en wou van my kop af raak
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“Ek het gedink hy lewe nog Speurders soveel potensiaal geraak Hy het soveel dryfkrag gehad om suksesvol te wees en sy skoolloopbaan ten spyte van alle uitdagings te voltooi Wanneer die skool vir die derde kwartaal heropen, sal die leerders berading ontvang," lui die skrywe Niemand is nog in verband met die voorval in hegtenis geneem nie en 'n beroep word gedoen op enigeen met inligting oor die moord om die Kleinvleipolisie te kontak
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
SENDYOURCOMMUNITYEVENTSTO JO SEKEPANE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
FRIDAY 18 JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: "Embrace the beauty of Summer" – wear your best flowers & blooms attire For more information email Sue van der Linde at sue@iris-house org
TUESDAY 22 JULY
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray from 19:30 The guest speaker, Dr Lester Cowley, will present a lecture titled: "Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
. Discover the art of pottery with Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre in a relaxed and creative environment, suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Classes run from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost is R165 per lesson for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay R150 All fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For enquiries or to enrol, contact 066 237 7021.
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners. Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For more information or to book your spot, contact 066 237 7021.
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
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Gun violence claims four lives in Bishop Lavis
Blood keeps flowing on the Cape Flats as four people, including an elderly woman were gunned down in Bishop Lavis on Friday
The latest shooting is a continuation of a pattern of deadly shootings that have plagued community's of the Flats the last couple of weeks The latest shooting took place in the same street, Reenberg Road, where one person was killed and one wounded just over a week ago
According to the police, the four victims, between the ages of 27 and 80, were in a room when they were accosted by the two gunmen who opened fire All the victims succumbed to wounds in their upper bodies The assailants fled in a VW Polo vehicle
The Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) condemned in the strongest terms the mass shooting "The killings follows an attempted murder earlier the afternoon not far from there and totally unrelated We further reiterate our call on police management to bring back the two well decorated and experienced officers they transferred from Bishop Lavis last year in September or replace them with equally competent officers We as community are asking again, is the suffering of our community under violent crime not enough to warrant the attention and intervention of those who are mandated to keep the community safe," says Graham Lindhorst, chair of the BLCPF
Newmuralstransformbuildings
The annual project, which forms part of the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department's drive to enliven public space and support emerging artists, has seen four new murals adorning the walls of facilities in Delft, Grassy Park, Mfuleni and Valhalla Park
These were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the department
The four facilities are a Cityowned ECD in Delft, the Chris Hani Hall in Mfuleni, the Grassy Park Library and the Valhalla Park Civic Hall
"These vibrant artworks have not only revitalised our buildings and put our local talent in the spotlight, but they are also representations of the communities in question, as interpreted by the artists," said Mayco member for community services and health Francine Higham "This is just one of the ways in which we help emerging artists find platforms for selfexpression and to showcase
their talent Planning is already underway for the next set of murals to be completed by mid-2026, and we are incredibly excited to see these life-sized works of art pop up in more communities "
ARANGEOFARTISTS
The group of community artists was sourced from a broad spectrum of communities within the metropole, with many either living in or having strong ties to the respective mural locations
They worked under the tutelage of leading artist Skumbuzo Salman
"It was amazing to watch art, community and creative expression intersecting in this manner
“Each of the projects encapsulated that particular community spirit and identity, enhancing the impact and meaning of the murals These projects reflect more than artistic prowess; they embody the vibrant spirit and diverse voices of our communities They're a testament to creativity's power in fostering
ARTWORKS REVITALISE BUILDINGS, PUT LOCAL TALENT IN
connection and inspiring civic pride "
The department's arts-andculture branch has identified sites for the roll-out of murals in the 2025-'26 financial year These will continue to prioritise co-design and youth involvement, and celebrate local identity
All four completed murals were facilitated through the City’s temporary public-art permit system, which requires consultation with surrounding owners and civic-based organisations to ensure vibrant,
VIBRANT
The City-owned Early Childhood Development in Delft also received a face lift
Moslemsvier1500jaar
V"Die projek is nie net 'n viering van die geskiedenis van Islam nie; dit is 'n dringende versoek aan almal om die universele waardes van Islam en hoe dit vandag relevant is tot globale uitdagings, te ondersoek Ons wil hê die herdenking moet almal insluit; daarom word daar iets vir oud en jonk in die jaar lange vierings ingesluit," sê dr Elias Parker, een van die organiseerders van die projek
Die bekendstelling is bygewoon deur Moslem-geleerders, gemeenskapsleiers, aktiviste, kunstenaars en mediavennote
Tans is daar meer as 1,9 miljard Moslems wêreldwyd wie se lewe deur Profeet Mohammed se leringe gevorm is Vir Moslems, veral in Suid-Afrika, is die vierings 'n manier om hul identiteit te herbevestig, hul bydraes in gemeenskappe te vier en om waardes van vrede en geregtigheid uit te lig," sê Parker
Ander vierings sluit in 'n joernaal wat
deur erkende internasionale Moslemgeleerdes uitgebring gaan word, en die bywoning van 'n internasionale konferensie deur geleerdes wat Mohammed se boodskap gaan ondersoek om te kyk hoe dit vandag met kwessies soos geregtigheid, inklusiwiteit en die beskawing beslag vind
Die jeug- en gemeenskapsprogramme sluit in essays, om opvoedkundige bronne te kry vir ontwikkeling van skole en madrassas en om die jeug aan te moedig om volgens die Koran te leef "Ons rig ook 'n ope uitnodiging aan individue, instellings en organisasies om hul tyd en vaardighed aan te bied of om programme te borg Daar word ook voorbidding gedoen vir die sukses van die projek en dat almal sal bydra tot die publikasies van alles, insluitend die kunsprojekte . Kontak Ameena Harker by 082 955 1887 of Ameena@legacy1500 com met
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Dr Elias Parker,een van die organiseerders,Sheik Ismail Gqamane,Sheik Sadullah Khan en Shafiq Morton het ook die bekendstelling bygewoon
Teenwoordig by die bekendstelling van die Legacy 1500-projek was (van links) Sheik Zaid Fataar,Sjeg Ebrahim Gabriels en Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie van die Legacy 1500-projekkommissie
LEWENSKIEKIE
PRENTJIEMOOI: Die Durbanville-wynvallei lê uitgestrek vanaf die heuwel op die Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met
THINKING OUT LOUD
Is life real or is it fake?
Time to ask the AI bot
"Dearly beloved We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life "
These ominous words from the late great artist Prince have eerily become prophetic for capturing the anxiety, confusion and uncertainty of our society we face today
Even though these lyrics were birthed in the 80s, some of the same socioeconomic issues that plagued the previous generations have either multiplied or remain largely ignored by our government and municipalities, who are so quick to applaud their own projects on social media and advertise the idea that they're "making a difference" with creating jobs and helping the poor in these impoverished communities
The great irony that haunts our 30-year old democracy is the fact that our bleeding economy keeps spilling over despite how many times our president shuffles his cabinet or launches projects that promise to solve load shedding, corruption and create more jobs
inescapable with many companies now capitalising in its efficiency to streamline and propel their advertising in the hopes of maximising their profits by smothering the market
However, now more than ever our education departments, teachers and tertiary institutions have to swiftly find ways to incorporate this technology into their curriculums for fear of being overtaken by other countries making great strides in training the new generation with Al's benefits However, what should remain an essential factor amidst our rush to understand and incorporate Al in our careers to help society, is our critical thinking, which is more crucial than ever in the fast-paced times we live in Today's students have easier access and methods to plagiarise in their work and essays which are meant to express their unique opinions on important issues
This also makes the work of lecturers and tutors even harder when it comes to marking and identifying patterns of fraud with Chat GPT improving and updating weekly
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BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
In SA, crime, gender-based violence, homelessness and unemployment still haunt our youth who now have to adapt their career choices in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Al s sudden popularity has become
Even today when you're doom-scrolling you can discover an amazing animation of a podcast showcasing zoo animals discussing their weekend plans and using South African swear words until you realise this content was Al generated This content has become absurdly popular which begs the question, are we starting to use entertainment to numb ourselves to death and become dopamine addicted sheep? Today more than ever, we need critical thinkers, artists, politicians and readers who will lead our country, so that we may thrive and harness the power of Al for our communities in the age of shrinking attention spans -KEANANHARMSE
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crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
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Tearsofjoyasfamiliesfinallygetkeys
Tears of joy flowed last week when 28 families received keys to their houses after some waited as long as 30 years.
The keys were handed over by Carl Pophaim, provincial minister for human settlements, and local Ward councillor, Angus McKenzie Pophaim said at the ceremony it was a day of joy and new beginnings in Bonteheuwel as he handed over the first phase "For many of these families, this moment comes after waiting over 20 to 30 years for a place to call home Today is not just about keys and houses it’s about creating a legacy, ensuring that parents, children, and even grandchildren and greatgrandchildren will have the safety and security that comes
Carl Pophaim with Bonteheuwel housing
Farieda Parker
Vermaak // Entertainment
DIARY/DAGBOEK
.Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Artscape until 19 July A vibrant, uplifting musical about 16-year-old Jamie New, a boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Book at Webtickets
.Aladdin runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 20 July Tickets R100 to R120 Tickets at Webtickets
. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at The Baxter now until 27 July A magical, laughfilled adventure for the whole family
Tickets R210 to R300 at Webtickets
. Beyond runs at Theatre on the Bay from 16 to 26 July Lamta’s new dance production weaves thrilling and innovative choreography with elements of cirque, clowning, vaudeville, and spellbinding vocal harmonies. Tickets from R150 to R275 at Webtickets
. Juanita du Plessis tree op Donderdag 17 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Kismet, a Taare Bollywood Dance adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 17 July at 19:00 (preview), Saturday 19 July at 19:00, and Sunday 20 July at 16:00
Tickets from R150 at Webtickets
. Unruly runs at The Baxter from 17 July to 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. Tickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. Now That’s What I Call Music met James Stewart en John Ellis is op Vrydag 18 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R250 by www dieboer com
. Dance the afternoon away with five talented musicians - Nico & Fran, Greg Clifton and Kevin & Alison - at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 20 July starting at 15:00 Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book.
.Barry Hilton is performing at the Barn-
yard Theatre Tyger Valley on Wednesday 23 July at 19:30 Tickets cost R200 Book at www.barnyardtheatre co.za
. Prime Circle tree op Donderdag 24
Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. A Tapestry of Song is at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Thursday 24 July at 19:00 The Tygerberg Children’s Choir shares the stage with the choirs from La Rochelle High School, and Goodwood Park, Table View and Welgemoed primary schools. Tickets cost R90 Book at Webtickets
.Journey Through Song is on stage at Artscape Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 Inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman this theatrical concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions. Book at Webtickets
.The Mikado - In Concert, a sparkling 140th anniversary tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan’s most iconic comic opera, is at Artscape Opera House from 25 to 27 July Book at Webtickets
. Blackbox will perform at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 27 July from 15:00 Also appearing is Diego De Abreu. Call 061 490 1694 to book.
. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley from 28 July until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnyardtheatre co.za
. Symphony of Bansuri premieres at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday 2 August at 19:00 Starring Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and featuring the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), this one-night-only concert promises a captivating fusion of Indian classical music and Western orchestral richness. Tickets from R200 at Ticketmaster
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al fusion of East and West the Artscape Opera House on at 19:00, with the world premiere Bansuri -only event features Grammy ian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia own Philharmonic Orchestra innovative blend of Indian classiymphonic music. ings the traditional Indian bamuri – into conversation with a sing an evening of sonic beauty ence
Chaurasia, celebrated for his lyrical mastery and versatility, took home two Grammys in 2024, cementing his status as a global ambassador of classical crossover music. The evening unfolds in two parts: an intimate Indian classical recital with bansuri and tabla, followed by an orchestral performance of reimagined ragas, folk melodies, and film tunes – all led by conductor Damian Philander and featuring the bansuri as the central solo voice Tickets range from R200 to R1 000 .Book at Ticketmaster or the Artscape Box Office on 021 421 7839.
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