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TheVoiceSouthAfricaseasonthreefinalist,AnslinGysmanisoneoftheperformersthat willtakethestagepostwalktoentertainthecrowdatthisyear’sBlistersforBread Nowin its57thyear,BlistersforBreadisnotjustawalk it’samovement Eachyear,thousands gatherforthecharityfunwalktohelpthePeninsulaSchoolFeedingAssociation(PSFA) combatchildhungerbyraisingvitalfundstoprovidedailymealstolearnersacrossthe WesternCape Thisyear’seventishappeningonSunday31AugustattheGreenPoint CommonSportsGround.Entriesarenowopen,withaR100entryfee,whichwillfeeda childbothbreakfastandlunchforaday EntriescloseatmidnightonSunday17August OfficialeventT-shirtsareavailableatR150 Onlyonlineentrieswillbeaccepted,and participationislimitedto8000walkers Toregister,visitwww psfa org za

DDESIRÉERORKE

DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

espite strong opposition, the Cape Town Council on Thursday adopted the City's controversial budget by a majority vote of the ruling party Proving to be unpopular among rate-payers the budget introduced four fixed charges for sanitation, electricity, water and a new cleaning charge linked to property values that is set to increase most municipal bills to far above the current inflation rate of 7,98%.

In his address to the Council, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis stated that while the record-breaking R84,1 billion budget asks a little more of those who can afford it, it protects basic services for those who can't afford it

"The budget was largely welcomed by lower income residents, and we've also managed to significantly lower increases for middle class residents, in the end building broad support for the budget across the city "

The said budget named the 'Budget of Hope', the mayor says will protect the City's infrastructure investment programme, while being able to invest in over 700 new law enforcement officers spread across every ward in the city

“Thisisnotjustabudget.It isadeclarationofintent - Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

"This is not just a budget It is a declaration of intent, that Cape Town will not wait for crisis to force our hand That we will not let our children inherit a city weakened by our hesitation And that, unlike other metros, we will not let our infrastructure crumble before we act We are budgeting for the next 20 years, not just the next 12 months And yes, to do this, we've had to make difficult decisions But they are the right decisions for a city that is determined to be a city of hope for all "

PUBLICOUTCRY

Following an outcry from rate payers after the draft budget was tabled, the City revised the budget in May announcing relief measures for the adoption of the final budget " These included raising the qualifying threshold for pensioner support to R27 000, regardless of property value This deal, Hill-Lewis said, has further improved following the second round of public participation

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WHAT’S ON / DIARY

SENDYOURCOMMUNITYEVENTSTO JO SEKEPANE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

SATURDAY5JULY

. Join the crowd for the Goodwood Fashion and Thrift Bargains Market on from 09:00 to 13:20 at the Goodwood Sports Club (corner of Milton and Alice Streets). Come shop and save big on fashion and home décor without the frills. Drop your pre-loved items in the Garment Donation Bin at the entrance and help someone in need Don’t miss this stylish Saturday For more info, email thegoodwoodmarket@ gmail.com or WhatsApp 064 529 8020

SUNDAY6JULY

. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market will be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 8:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore . In an effort to raise funds for a young blind woman dealing with the challenges of multi-sclerosis, radio presenter Bonita Blankenberg will be joining other friends for a music concert Bonita and Friends will take place at Heroes Live Brackenfell at the Capegate Decor Centre at 14:00 Doors open at 12:00 tickets range between R100 and R140 and is available at itickets co.za

SATURDAY12JULY

. Join the indoor winter market, hosted by the Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre on from 09:00 to 15:00 for a vibrant day of warmth, community and unique finds. Contact Jean on 083 356 0001 or Rosabelle on 081 497 4044 with enquiries.

SUNDAY13JULY

. Join acclaimed organist and pianist Winand Grundling for a captivating evening of music, joined by two outstanding international artists currently residing in Panorama: John Rojas (oboe) and Maria Elizabeth Bezuidenhout (piano, voice, composition) at the Dutch Reformed Church Stellenbosch-Welgelegen, 6 Buitekring Road, Dalsig, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R150 at the door (cash or card)

WOENSDAG16JULIE

. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms vind by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) van 9:30 vir 10:00 plaas. Die spreker is Leon Kluge met die tema "A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller". ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek word aangebied. Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae

FRIDAY18JULY

. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committee and dress code: Embrace the beauty of Summer Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a Tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue Van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org

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

VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS

. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 Stuur ‘n e-pos na 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 R1200 00 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.

WEDNESDAY20AUGUST

. Join The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August 2025, 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 is R1700 00 Contact Reinette Brand on 021 945 2099 or bellville@sancawc.co.za to book.

Suspect in child rape, murder case seeks bail

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA

A 49-year-old man from Kraaifontein, accused of the rape and murder of Daniel Jamneck, his son’s eight-year-old friend during a sleepover at his residence in 2023, is set to apply for bail a second time as he awaits trial in the Western Cape High Court

The man, whose identity may not be made public on order of the National Prosecuting Authority, was arrested on 21 June 2023 a week after Jamneck was found dead in a bed during a sleep-over on 15 June at the accused’s house in Peerless Park North

The accused is linked to a case dating back to 2005, in which a woman was raped At that time, the woman aged 22 was convinced by the prosecutor to enter into an agreement where she would withdraw the case, on condition that the perpetrator would undergo a diversion programme to rehabilitate sexual offenders

During his first bail application in July 2023 the Blue Downs Regional Court heard a post mortem revealed that teeth marks

Bonteheuwelstasie maak oop

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Inwoners van Bonteheuwel hoef nie meer die juk van onbekostigbare vervoerkoste te dra nie nadat die Bonteheuwel-treinstasie verlede week ná 'n lang tyd heropen is Die stasie, wat opgeknap is, is verlede week amptelik deur Nwabisa GqamaneNtiyane, uitvoerende hoof van Prasa, onthul as deel van 'n plan om die sentrale lyn na die middestad oop te kry Angus McKenzie, raadslid vir Bonteheuwel, sê die opening van die stasie is 'n wonderlike oomblik vir die mense van Bonteheuwel "Vir te lank moes inwoners duur vir vervoer betaal en busse of taxi's gebruik om by skole en werksplekke uit te kom Dit is kommerwekkend dat 'n groot gedeelte van inwoners se besteebare inkomste vir vervoer moes gaan In 'n gemeenskap waar ons na gelykheid strewe, is dit heeltemal onaanvaarbaar," sê McKenzie

Volgens hom is die opening van die stasie van uiterste belang "Dit bring bekostigbare, veilige en betroubare vervoer na die mense Inwoners kan nou teen 'n fraksie van die koste reis en die geld wat hulle spaar kan nou aangewend word om na hul gesinne om te sien Om te sien hoe inwoners in die trein klim, het my hart warm laat klop Hierdie is meer as net 'n stasie wat oopmaak, dis 'n ekonomiese lewenslyn en 'n kritieke stap om met Bonteheuwel se groei en ontwikkeling te help," sê McKenzie

and abrasions were left to intimate parts of the boy’s body and nail marks on his neck, when he was allegedly strangled by the accused

It was placed on record that Jamneck had been sleeping next to the accused in a double bed while his son was sleeping on another bed in the same room

This application was firmly apposed by the State

Learning of the news, friends supporting the family expressed their shock, questioning the judicial system

"We are deeply disappointed and upset to hear that the suspect even has the right to apply for bail again

“How is it that so many murderers get bail, while people committing petty crimes are denied bail," a friend of the family who does not want her name published, asks

ANURGENTCALL

The latest development has reignited calls for the sexual offenders list to be made publicly accessible

Speaking to TygerBurger, Bianca van Aswegen, national coordinator for Missing Children SA and a criminologist, stressed that this step is vital for the protection of children "Offenders like this must be listed on the sexual offenders register and that list should be accessible to all especially to parents," she said Van Aswegen also appealed to parents to remain constantly aware of their children’s whereabouts and associations

The matter has been set down for 24 October in the Western Cape High Court, where the renewed bail application is expected to be heard and a potential trial date determined

PBRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

’nJong platejoggie van Bellville-Suid wil nie net sy vaardighede gebruik om geld vir homself te maak nie, maar wil terselfdertyd ook die gemeenskap rondom hom ophef.

Rezaun de Jongh is reeds vyf jaar in die musiekbedryf en het 'n passie vir wat hy doen

"In 2023 het ek die nood in ons gemeenskap raakgesien en dit het in my hart bly vassteek Ek kon in kinders en ouers se oë sien hulle kry swaar

“Inwoners is moeg vir die bendebedrywighede en ek wil hulle wys daar is ander maniere om te lewe as om vuurwapens op te tel," sê De Jongh

Om sy opheffingstaak aan te pak, het De

“Ekkoninkindersenouersseoë sienhullekryswaar.

- Rezaun de Jongh

Jongh VG Entertainment begin waarmee hy en ander platejoggies geleenthede reël om geld in te samel om kos te koop om die minderbevoorregtes te help

"Die afgelope twee jaar was vir my wonderlik, want om ander te help, gee my soveel vreugde en laat my sommer net lekker voel

“Die terugslag is dat 'n mens nie almal kan help nie," sê hy . Stuur ‘n e-pos na rezaundejongh6@gmail. com indien jy belangstel om De Jongh met sy gemeenskapsprojekte te help

Rezaun de Jongh doen sy deel vir sy gemeenskap
Victim of rape and murder Daniel Jamneck

Safetytips forchildren

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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Cape Town’s Metro Police are reminding parents and children to prioritise safety – both at home and when out and about –this school holiday “Based on the principles of community policing,” said metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons, “the department continues to engage in social responsibility initiatives aimed at empowering children and raising awareness about their rights and how to protect themselves ” Here are some practical safety tips the metro police are sharing to help keep children safe during the holidays:

TIPSFORCHILDREN

. Always tell your parents or a trusted adult where you’re going and who you'll be with

. Walk in a group to and from school or other outings

. Say no and run if a stranger offers you a lift or tries to follow you

. Avoid going anywhere with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable

. Don’t go to the shop alone or wander off without telling an adult

. If someone follows you on foot or by car, change direction, run, and find help

. Memorise your full name, your parents’ names, your home address and phone number

. Always share if something or someone makes you feel scared, sad or uncomfortable

. Understand the difference between a good secret (such

Holiday programme brings smiles

HOW CHILDREN CAN ENSURE THEY STAY SAFE THESE HOLIDAYS

as a surprise party) and a bad secret that makes you uneasy

. Use the buddy system, never walk or play alone

. If in danger scream “No!”, run and tell a safe adult what happened

. Stay at least three armlengths away from strangers and their cars If grabbed, fight back, kick, scream, bite, anything to break free and get attention

. Keep doors and windows locked when home alone

. Never open the door unless your parents have told you someone is coming

. Don’t tell strangers on the phone that you’re alone Say your parent is busy and offer to take a message

TIPSFORPARENTS

. Make sure your child knows their full name, age, address, and contact number

. Teach them how to reach you, another relative, or the police in an emergency

. When they’re home alone, advise them to never reveal they’re alone, whether in person or on the phone

. Teach them to avoid conversations with strangers at the door and to inform visitors to come back later

. Remind them to hang up immediately on suspicious phone calls “Our goal is to help children understand how to stay safe ” said Solomons

While winter in Cape Town often brings gloomy skies and chilly days, the City’s library and recreation and parks departments are turning the season into one of learning, laughter and lively activity through their annual winter school holiday programme “This holiday is often not seen as fun, because it tends to be cold and wet Our departments have it covered and many of the programmes are indoors In addition, there are hundreds of activities guaranteed to chase the winter blues away,” said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

Across the metro, libraries and recreational facilities are rolling out a jam-packed line-up designed to keep children mentally and physically active all in a safe and stimulating environment

TRANSFORMEDINHUBSOFCREATIVITY ANDCURIOSITY

"The City’s libraries will once again be transformed into hubs of creativity and curiosity Alongside indoor board-game corners, chess tournaments and colourful arts and crafts stations, this year brings fresh, hands-on experiences to the mix Young minds can learn to draw anime with local illustrators, explore basic coding by building simple games, and get up close with dazzling experiments in pop-up science labs hosted by the Mobile Science Centre Storytelling sessions also double as awareness talks, offering life lessons in a fun,

imaginative format," says Higham Meanwhile, the City’s recreation and parks department will host hundreds of activities aimed at helping children develop vital social skills From gaming tournaments and dance-offs to sports and teamwork challenges, the goal is to encourage leadership, communication and problemsolving in a dynamic, engaging way

SAFESPACE

“The programmes also provide a safe space for children to participate in social activities and enhance their cultural awareness,” added Higham “It’s more than just keeping children busy our staff put a lot of time and effort into the holiday calendar I want to encourage parents and guardians to send their children, as it’s an opportunity to help them continue learning in a fun way ”

Each library and recreational facility offers its own tailor-made schedule One such example is Goodwood Library, which has pulled out all the stops to host an exciting programme for local youngsters from 10:00 to 12:30 on selected days throughout the holidays Goodwood LIBRARYHOLIDAYPROGRAMME: .30 June – Games; . 2 July – Arts and Crafts; . 4 July – Chess Tournament; . 7 July – Games; . 9 July – Entrepreneur's Day; . 11 July – K9 Dog Show; . 14 July – Games; . 16 July – Arts and Crafts; . 18 July – Coding Tournament For more information, contact Goodwood Library on 021 444 7330 or 064 548 6532, or visit their Facebook page . To find out what’s happening in your area, visit your nearest library or recreation centre, or go to www capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes

Report missing manholes to City

With winter upon us, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation directorate is urging residents to help prevent sewer overflows by reporting missing or damaged manhole covers These covers are a vital part of the sewer infrastructure and help keep the system functioning properly

Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk Open drains allow rainwater to enter the sewer system, especially during heavy rains, and contribute to overflows

Rain water should flow into the stormwater network, not the sewer system Illegal stormwaterto-sewer connections and the dumping of foreign objects into the sewer network further worsen the problem by blocking pipes

The result is overflowing sewers, damaged infrastructure such as pump stations and sewer collapses

Open manholes also pose a serious safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when filled with rainwater, and are not easily visible

Each year, the City spends millions of rand to replace missing manhole covers across the metro A pilot project testing lockable manhole covers has been implemented to determine if stronger locking mechanisms can reduce theft and vandalism

"The Directorate has spent about R2,4 million on replacing 2

824 sewer drain manhole covers across Cape Town between July 2024 and May 2025 This figure has decreased compared to the 4 468 manhole covers reported missing or stolen in the 2023-'24 financial year

"This is a preventable issue that requires everyone’s help By reporting missing or damaged covers, residents can help us protect our sewer infrastructure and prevent costly and dangerous overflows," said the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien

HOWRESIDENTSCANHELP

Do not remove or tamper with sewer drain covers

Only authorised City staff may

open drains for maintenance work

If you see a missing or broken cover, report it immediately via the City’s official service channels

Residents are encouraged to report incidences of theft and vandalism to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 or by dialling 107 from a landline

If your confidential information leads to a successful arrest or recovery of City property, you may be eligible for a reward of up to R5 000 . Report online at www capetown. gov.za/servicerequests; via email to water@capetown.gov.za; SMS 31373 (max. 160 characters. Standard rates apply), call 0860 103 089, or visit a City walk-in centre.

Each library and recreational facility offers
A damaged manhole cover

Novus Media launches news platforms

Novus Media officially launches NovaNews.co.za this week,a comprehensive national news platform featuring contributions from 21 community newspaper editorial teams across South Africa.The digital news hub delivers trusted,in-depth journalism nationwide in both English and Afrikaans,all without paywalls or hidden fees.

The new platform offers users easy access through any web browser, with the option to add an icon to their mobile homepage for instant access to breaking news, community updates, and national and international coverage What makes this platform unique is the hyperlocal content from 21 Novus Media community titles distributed across the Western Cape, Boland, Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape TygerBurger Paarl Post Bloemnuus and PE Express are among these publications.

COMMUNITY VOICE

The community newspaper websites will maintain their commitment to giving a voice to local communities whilst reaching significantly larger audiences with expanded news coverage

“NovaNews.co za is a one-stop

destination for trusted journalism, covering everything from breaking news and hyper local community stories to school updates and sporting events. The platform emphasises its commitment to delivering authentic reliable news that ma ers on both local and national levels,” said Esme Smit, general manager of Novus Media.

“We’re providing news you can rely on—news that is not fake, news that ma ers, close to home and diverse true to our rainbow nation and culture,” said Smit.

Lise Beyers, national digital news editor for Novus Media, said she is extremely excited about the launch of this groundbreaking new media platform.

“The unique community voices of our diverse country have for far too long been unheard. There are so many stories which lie hidden in our communities and now NovaNews will give these stories a unique platform, together with keeping our nationwide readers informed about major national and international news. ”

“This groundbreaking digital platform uniquely brings together Novus Media’s community newspapers from across South Africa, creating an unprecedented

media ecosystem that preserves the authentic voice of local communities while seamlessly integrating national and international news coverage delivering both hyperlocal storytelling and global perspective to significantly expanded audiences in a way no other digital media site has achieved.

LAUNCH COMPETITIONS

To celebrate the launch, Novus Media is running two exciting competitions for users who subscribe to the NovaNews newsle er and follow NovaNews on Facebook

In the Search for the Star competition, participants stand to win one of five R4 000 Pick n Pay vouchers or a luxurious twonight stay for two people at The Boardwalk Hotel in Gqeberha valid for six months. Travel costs are for the winner’s own expense

In the “Nou waa is that star competition, several stars will be hidden in reports on the novanews. co za home page If you find a star, click on it and a form will pop up to enable you to subscribe to the NovaNews newsle er Then follow NovaNews on Facebook The competitions will run

for two weeks across the main NovaNews site

DIGITAL INNOVATION

The launch represents Novus Media’s commitment to accessible digital journalism through innovative user experience design. The platform allows readers to access trusted news content instantly through their web browsers, with intuitive navigation that seamlessly connects

hyperlocal community stories with national and international coverage With fake news increasingly challenging media credibility, novanews.co za emphasises its dedication to factual, verified reporting that communities can depend upon.

. The platform is now live at novanews.co.za, with competition details available on the website and associated social media channels.

Apexteachersshinea

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BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The school community of Apex High School is walking around proudly after once again doing very well at the recent District Round of the National Teaching Awards

The teachers who received awards are Lucrecia Carolissen (Excellence in teaching maths in the GET phase – second runner-up), Alison Seals (Excellence in teaching Natural Sciences – first runnerup), Natacha Farmer (Excellence in Secondary school teaching – first runner up), Florance Vermeulen (Winner of the Best Teacher award) and Charissa-Shay Sithole (Winner of Excellence in teaching Maths in the FET-phase)

The principal of Apex High School, Renate van der Westhuizen, said she wanted to praise the school’s teachers for their relentless hard work, innovation and unwavering commitment to the learners “The recognition is a testament to the grit and excellence that defines the wolf pack Day in and day out, our teachers go beyond the call of duty, not for awards, but because they believe in the potential of every child who walks through our gates We are immensely proud of them At Apex, quality teaching isn’t a catchphrase; it’s a driving force We know that closing the achievement gap between previously advantaged and previously disadvantaged schools starts with consistent, excellent classroom practice Our mission: to ensure every learner receives world-class instruction, regardless of background ”

Andrews gives 1 000 shoes

Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews distributed more than 1 000 pairs of shoes to schools in the Northern Suburbs, among them Bonteheuwel High and Gardenia High School

He presided over the Mayor’s Service Delivery Blitz in Kensington, in which 1 045 pairs of school shoes were distributed to learners from 13 schools across the northern suburbs

The initiative, which forms part of the Deputy Mayor’s Soles for Souls campaign, took place at Shawco in Kensington and formed part of a wider effort to bring meaningful support to learners across Cape Town This campaign was inspired by the 42,2 km run the Deputy Mayor completed in the 2024 Cape Town Marathon

In a symbolic gesture the goal was set to distribute 42 200 pairs of school shoes, one pair for every metre of the marathon run Previous distributions have already

reached learners in Manenberg, Schaapkraal, Steenberg and Mitchells Plain

The schools that benefited from this round of donations were Parkvale Primary School, Kalkfontein Primary School, Bonteheuwel High School, Kalksteenfontein Primary School, Parow West Primary School, Parow Oos Primary School, Garden Village Primary School, Gardenia Primary School, Beauvallon High School, Valpark Primary School, Hillside Primary School and Vista Nova School

“As leaders and public officials we must consistently reflect on how we use our platforms to create tangible impact for communities that have historically been underserved,” said Andrews

“Every step we take must lead to dignity, justice and opportunity This is about showing up; not just in word, but in service ”

Renate van der Westhuizen (centre) with (from left) Lu Florance Vermeulen,Charissa Shay-Sitole and Sivenath
Ward Councillor for Ward 53 Riad Davids,Caylie Veary (administrator at Gardenia Primary School),Deputy
Mayor Eddie Andrews and Clayton Petersen (Educator at Gardenia Primary School) at the Soles for Souls School Shoes handover event Gardenia Primary School received 250 pairs of school shoes

Vermaak // Entertainment

Fransmansenuwe bundeloppad

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMED A COZA

Die skrywer Willem Fransman Junior stel eersdaags 'n splinternuwe bundelvan sy rubrieke en dinkstukke, Dit was so hittete, bekend. Die skryfstukke het tussen 2017 en 2023 in Die Burger en op Netwerk24 verskyn Sy vorige bundel het bestaan uit rubrieke in Die Burger, Rapport en Son Volgens Fransman is die nuwe bundel " 'n behoefte van my hart", want min van sy vriende en bewonderaars is intekenaars op Netwerk24 "Ek dink veral skoolkinders sal daarby baat vind wanneer hulle skooltake oor historiese gebeurtenisse wil voltooi, want daar is oor verskeie lands- en wêreldburgers geskryf In die taalskatkis word rubrieke deesdae baie hoog aangeslaan - hoër as in vroeër jare, omdat die meeste rubrieke deeglik nagevors word," sê Fransman

Hy is ook nie 'n man wat op sy louere rus nie en het op die oomblik baie balle in die lug "Daar is 'n digbundel wat byna voltooi is So lê en kyk my kortverhaalbundel ook jaloers na my Baie van my kortverhale en gedigte is vir skole voorgeskryf en die publikasie daarvan sal Dit was so hittete snel opvolg Verder is ek mos ook radiodrama- en verhoogdramaturg Ook daardie dramas wag hul beurt geduldig af Dit kan weer in klasse in skole en in luistergroepe aangewend word Gelukkig is dit als reeds verwerk," sê Fransman Wyle Martie Meiring, ook 'n bekende rubriekskrywer wat verlede jaar oorlede is, het voor haar dood Dit was so hittete onder oë gehad en het die volgende te sê gehad: "Willem Fransman Junior is daardie onsigbare man in die gepakte sportstadion, in die woelige straat of in ’n stegie met twee dreigende jong latte, of op ’n sypad waar ’n geliefde monumentjie uitgegrawe is Lesers van hierdie bundel oor die land sou wel later verneem het hoe en waar Willem Fransman Jr was, wat hy beleef het en veral, hóé hy die vertellings tuisbring "Hy is ook daardie man wat noukeurig al die inligting op ’n pakkie en botteltjie in die winkel lees en dan die leser waarsku teen die gevare van sout en suiker As ’n feitesoeker stuit hy vir g’n

amptenaar, baas of argivaris nie Daarby is hy ’n taalliefhebber en veral ’n gretige gedigleser en beoordelaar Die leser sal ril van lekkerkry oor herinneringe aan byvoorbeeld Adam Small en Patrick Petersen Fransman duik nie weg van ernstige kritiek nie; lees maar sy oordeel oor die rolprent oor Krotoa, die besluit om die ou H B Thom-teater na Adam Small te vernoem Hierdie bundel rubrieke ontsluit ’n wêreld wat in die afgelope paar dinamiese jare veral in die bruin gemeenskap afgespeel het Dis lekker lees, lekker onthou, soms ook met hartseer

Onthou, die taal is verleidelik vlot en vars Dis mos immers ’n taaltowenaar wat hier aan die woord is "

Die bundel is teen R200 te koop en kan vooraf by Fransman self bestel word by wfransmanjr@gmail com of 082 729 6684

Indien dit versend moet word, kos dit R220

Weldoener word verras

’n Plaaslike weldoener is verlede week verras met 'n broodnodige skenking vir haar liefdadigheidsprojek,toe sy die Lift Klub-span by Radio Tygerberg 104FM vir 'n onderhoud ontmoet het Mike Potgieter en Rouchelle Liedemann, aanbieders, het Kayla Veer, 'n gr 11-leerder van die Hoërskool DF Malan en WP-netbalspeler, met dié skenking verras Kayla samel tans tweedehandse netbalskoene vir minderbevoorregte spelers in Sy speel reeds die afgelope vier jaar in die WP-span en het opgelet dat wanneer hulle aan toernooie deelneem, daar dikwels spelers van ander streke is wat uitstekend netbal speel, maar stukkende skoene of sommer doodgewone tekkies aan het

Sy het besef sy is bevoorreg om jaarliks nuwe netbaltekkies te kry en het gevoel sy wil hierdie spelers help om hul volle potensiaal te bereik deur hulle van netbaltekkies te voorsien

Kayla het 'n veldtog begin waarin sy tweedehandse netbaltekkies, wat nog in 'n baie goeie toestand is bymekaarmaak Die

Balls will fly inTygerValley

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA COZA

One, two, three! Are you ready for the second annual Fast3 Netball Tournament held at Tyger Valley Centre during the June school holidays?

Several u-11, -12 and -13 teams will take on each other in the fast-paced tournament that started last year and this year is bursting at the seams The actionpacked tournament pits teams of threea-side against one another and will leave spectators breathless

This year 30 teams will fight it out in Tyger Valley Centre in Bellville from 4 July with the final being played on Sunday 6 July

Arend Visagie, CEO of Three Cube Management (TCM) and one of the brains behind the concept, said being part of Fast3 was thrilling and delightful, particularly since it is rapidly becoming a main feature on the netball calendar

“After a very successful inaugural year, 2024, TCM is proud to announce that the tournament has developed strong growth shoots, and it is also now taking place in Pretoria and Johannesburg Our main goal is to thrill and delight fans and players alike We would also like to grow the sport and get the youth involved in positive engagements ”

He said a sign of growth in the tournament is that entries for teams had to be closed early “The overwhelming response we received blew my mind It shows we did something right last year and netball lovers will now look forward to this event every year That is why we are making it bigger and better, and you don’t want to miss out ”

Alleta van Wyk, Tyger Valley’s Marketing Manager, said the centre is the heart of the community “We are once again happy and proud to work with TCM in hosting this very exciting tournament Because we have the community at heart we cannot think of a better fit than

bringing sport into our midst History has shown that sports connect different cultures and different communities in South Africa, and we are proudly taking this opportunity to do just that ” Ashley Thambiran of Kelloggs in the Western Cape was happy to be involved in the Fast3 “Our noodles have always been high in fibre and in energy and nutrition After Covid we went back to our development team and identified that noodles had become a staple food in communities ” He said supporters can also look forward to great activations and stand a chance to win lots of prizes

The tournament starts Friday at 11:00 and ends at 18:00 The finals will be played on Sunday, starting at 09:00

Lift Klub-span het hiervan te hore gekom en met hul vriende by Olympic SA gesels oor 'n moontlike borgskap Sy is verlede Donderdag na die radiostasie se ateljee genooi om oor haar projek met die luisteraars te praat Sy was nog onbewus van die skenking Dis eers toe Rouchelle 'n skoendoos met netbalskoene uitgehaal, dat sy besef wat aan die gebeur is Daarna is nog nog twee dose aan haar oorhandig Kayla was oorstelp van vreugde, maar steeds was dit nie die einde van die verrassings nie

Mike het 'n oproep gemaak terwyl hulle op lug was en daar is bevestig dat Olympic SA nog sewe pare netbaltekkies skenkdus altesaam 10 pare netbaltekkies

Danksy die radiostasie en Olympic SA, het Kayla nou 10 pare skoene om uit te deel wanneer sy later in die skoolvakansie in Riversdal aan 'n netbaltoernooi deelneem

"Ek het sommer hoop vir die toekoms as ek sien hoe jongmense soos Kayla optree en hoe hulle vir ander omgee,” het Rouchelle gesê

Die voorblad van Willem Fransman Jr.se nuwe bundel
The Fast3 tournament has been launched at Tyger Valley Centre last week.At the back (from left) Ashley Thambiran (Kelloggs),Ashleigh Fontini (Tyger Valley) and Arend Visagie (TCM) In front is (from left) Erika Peters (Tyger Valley) and Aletta van Wyk (Tyger Valley)

DIE STAD KAAPSTAD SE

GOEDGEKEURDE BEGROTING

VIR 2025/26, DIE GOEDGEKEURDE HERSIENING VAN DIE GEÏNTEGREERDE

ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN GOEDGEKEURDE

WYSIGINGS VIR 2025/26 AAN

DIE GOP VIR 2022-2027, WAT VERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITE SE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGE OMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT

Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000; die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur, Wet 56 van 2003 en die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting Wet 6 van 2004, dat die Stad se goedgekeurde hersiening van die geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan (GOP), goedgekeurde wysigings aan die GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26), waaronder veranderinge aan die korporatiewe en munisipale entiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88 wat toepaslike kernprestasieaanwysers en prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en die goedgekeurde begroting vir 2025/26 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit), ter inligting by alle munisipale biblioteke en subraadskantore beskikbaar sal wees

Die dokumente is beskikbaar op die webwerf by www.capetown.gov.za/budget

Die volgende tabel bevat ’n lys plekke waar die goedgekeurde GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26) en begroting ter inligting beskikbaar sal wees:

Subraadkantore Klik op web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/ subcouncilmanagers

Alle biblioteke Klik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries

R22 001,00 R24

R24 001,00 R27

1 25 Met betrekking tot eienaars van residensiële eiendom wat van pensioene afhanklik is, moet die aansoeker minstens 60 jaar oud wees; of indien die eienaar gedurende die jaar 60 word sal die korting op n pro rata basis toegestaan word vanaf die datum waarop die aansoeker 60 geword het;

1 26 Die Stad het n verlaging van R435 000 00 (Vier honderd vyf en dertig duisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal wees op eienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as n primêre woonplek gebruik word en ’n markwaarde van minder as R7 000 001 00 (Sewe miljoen en een rand) het

2. VERBRUIKSTARIEWE EN -HEFFINGS

Water sanitasie, elektrisiteit en vasteafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas

2.1 WATER EN SANITASIE

Vyf tariefvlakke word vir die boekjaar 2025/26 aanbeveel. Die goedgekeurde tariewe strook met die geskatte verbruiksvlakke. Met die oog op 2025/26 is stappe gedoen om die tariefstruktuur te stabiliseer en toekomstige skokke en onsekerhede te absorbeer Hervormings aan strukturele tariewe om gebruikers billik en regverdig te hanteer sluit in: die

opwaartse aanpassing om die vaste basiese persentasie vir nie-huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers, ’n aanpassing in die veranderlike

huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken Daarbenewens is tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 opwaarts aangepas om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig Die verandering in die tariefstruktuur beteken dat individuele kliënte se water- en sanitasierekeninge verskillend beïnvloed sal word. Die hooffaktore wat dié invloed sal bepaal, sluit in die huidige metergrootte, die vlak van verbruik, en die waarde van die

Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard, Kaapstad Suid-Skiereiland Munisipale kantore, h.v Hoof- en Victoriaweg, Plumstead

LW: Inligting wat hier voorsien word is n uittreksel uit die goedgekeurde boek van tariewe 2025/26 Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2025/26 word met 15% BTW bereken

1 EIENDOMSBELASTING (weergegee as koers in die rand): Die koers in die rand word met die munisipale waardasie van die eiendom vermenigvuldig om die jaarlikse belastingaanslag te bereken onderworpe aan die vrystellings, verlagings en kortings waarvoor die beleid oor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak, en het ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW

1 1 Residensiële eiendomme

1.2 Sake- en kommersiële eiendomme

1.3 Industriële eiendomme

1.4 Mynbou-eiendomme

1 5 Eiendomme wat deur ’n staatsinstelling besit en vir openbare dienste gebruik word

1 6 Diverse eiendomme

1 7 Onbeboude grond

Soortgelyke tendense sal in die tariewe op die onbeperkte waterslimvlak en die waterbeperkingstariewe op vlak 1, 2 en 3 ervaar word. Beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak sal egter hoër wees aangesien opwaartse aanpassings nodig was om te sorg dat ’n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word. Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband met die impak van wateraanvullingsplanne om sekerheid van watervoorsiening te bied, opknappings en uitbreidings aan afvalwaterbehandelingsaanlegte, die uitbreiding van water- en afvalwaterinfrastruktuur om met verstedeliking- en verdigtingsten-dense te strook die versekering van basiese dienste vir informele nedersettings en arm huishoudings die nakoming van voldoeningsvoorwaardes en besoedelingsbeheermaatreëls watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe die versekering van behoorlike batebestuur op gepaste vlakke (wat n bepaalde klem op die rioolnetwerk en rioolpompstasies insluit), stygings in bedryfskoste, die handhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme, en water- en sanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings-, vermoë-, vaardigheids-, dienslewerings- en responsiwiteitsvlakke Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak word vir die uitstryking van tariefverhogings sodra die bykomende bedryfskoste vir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree Die goedgekeurde watertariewe op die waterslim- (onbeperkte) vlak vir 2025/26, wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking sal tree, verskyn hier onder:

007159

016824

0 014318

1.8 Landbou-eiendomme 0 001432

1.10 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n vroeëkindontwikkelingsfasiliteit

1 11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir jeugontwikkeling

1 12 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as huisvesting vir kwesbare persone

1.13 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir ’n tehuis vir bejaardes

1.14 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en uitsluitlik gebruik vir amateursport

1.9 Openbare diensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belasting hef op die eerste 30% van die markwaarde soos op die waardasielys nie ) 0 001790

1 15 Eiendomme in besit van n instelling vir maatskaplike behuising of n ander leweringsagent wat by die reguleringsowerheid vir maatskaplike behuising ( SHRA ) geakkrediteer is, en wat vir maatskaplike behuising gebruik word

1 16 Eiendomme in besit van verenigings vir oorlogsveterane, en wat vir die welsyn van oorlogsveterane gebruik word

1 17 Eiendomme wat deur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir

1 18 Eiendomme wat deur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskap besit en vir aangewese godsdienstige doeleindes gebruik word

1 19 Eiendomme wat vir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word per toekenning

1.20 Begraafplase en krematoriums

1.21 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir diereskuilings

1 22 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n plaaslike gemeenskapsmuseum

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1 23 Natuurbewaringsgrond

1.24 Die bruto maandelikse huishoudelike inkomste en kortings vir die boekjaar 2025/26 ten opsigte van eienaars wat vir hulle bestaan op pensioen- of maatskaplike toelaes staatmaak, is soos in die tabel hier

LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraat water en sanitasie) kan die persentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egter nie vir die kategorie volledig huishoudelik nie. Hooftrekke van wysigings vir water en sanitasie Verbruikstariewe:

onderskeidelik huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken.

• Aanpassing in die veranderlike (volumetriese) tarief om voorsiening te maak vir die huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers.

• Opwaartse aanpassing in veranderlike (volumetriese) tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig

• Groter stygings in beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak om te sorg dat n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word

Diverse tariewe:

• Volle kosteverhaling vir tarief om toevoer by afsluitkraan te stop vertragings as gevolg van kwotasiemetodologie uit te skakel.

• ’n Boete van R5 000 sal gehef word waar peutery/inmenging met die stelsel wat die ongemagtigde afvloei van stormwater in die rioolstelsel veroorsaak. Ander:

tariefbeleid.

• Verandering in metergroottes, wat van geval tot geval op grond van ladingsfaktore beoordeel sal word

• Vir kombinasiemeters sal slegs die groter meter vir die berekening van die vaste

2.2 ELEKTRISITEIT

Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoë

Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energiesurplus Energie

OPWEKKINGSTARIEWE

Residensiële kleinskaalse gekoppelde opwekking (SSEG)

207.05

Laag – spits c/kWh 343.66 395.21 Laag –standaard c/kWh 222.87 256.30

Laag – buite spits c/kWh 180.04 207.05 Vraag R/kVA 234.69 269.89

R/maand 2404.57 2765.26

spits c/kWh 706.91 812.95 Hoog –standaard c/kWh 228.78 263.10 Hoog – buite spits c/kWh 175.63 201.97 Laag – spits c/kWh 333.96 384.05 Laag –standaard

Hooftrekke van wysigings

• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van R500 000 of minder kom in aanmerking vir die hulptarief

• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000 maar minder as R1 miljoen kom in aanmerking vir die huishoudelike tarief

• Alle ander residensiële kliënte sal die tuisgebruikertarief betaal tensy hulle voldoen aan die bykomende kriteria ingevolge die tariefbeleid om die hulptarief te ontvang

• Daar is geen verandering in die toekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie, buiten vir kliënte wat dit sal verbeur wanneer hulle na die huishoudelike of tuisgebruikertarief oorskuif.

• Alle tariewe is onderworpe aan ’n hervormingsprogram om tariefstrukture uiteindelik meer kosteweerspieëlend te maak. Dít is die eerste jaar van ’n multijaarproses Die werklike impak van tariefveranderinge sal dus van die

• ’n Aansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal vir dié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees

• Beleggingsaansporingstariewe word gestaak. Die betrokke kliënte sal met ingang van 1 Julie 2025 na die toepaslike standaardtarief terugkeer

• n Bydrae van 24 08c/kWh tot eiendomsbelasting is ingesluit in die energiekoste vir Klein krag verbruiker 1 en Groot verbruikerkliënte

totdat die nodige ondersteuningstelsels gereed en suksesvol getoets is

• Die Stad beplan om kontrakte met SSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aan te gaan om hulle surplusenergie by hulle te koop Hierdie kontrakte sal boekjare waarvoor die MTREF 2025/26 voorsiening maak. Die Stad Kaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteit wat met die voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan word, sal in ’n latere stadium geadverteer word.

Die tariewe hier onder berus op n gemiddelde styging van 7 2% wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Ever dreamt of having your original song or rap track featured as a soundtrack in an action film, including intense and dramatic scenes, along with the creation of a music video?

This is the unique opportunity that Red Moon provides to enthusiastic, musically inclined artists from the Cape Flats, aiming to open doors for musically gifted young individuals who are looking to elevate their careers and have their music showcased in short films

Red Moon Performing Arts is currently engaged in the production phase of three film projects “Music plays a crucial role in film, enhancing the

Blow the whistle on misinformation

The City of Cape Town's ethics and forensics department issued a call to residents particularly the youth to help combat fraud, corruption, online misinformation, and scams by reporting suspicious activities to the City’s Fraud Hotline "Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges," said the City's Mayco member for finance, Siseko Mbandezi

“One clear trend is the rise in online fake news and fraud, particularly involving scammers who falsely claim to offer City services or who threaten residents with consequences unless they make payments We’re also seeing a significant spread of misinformation whether by fraudsters, those with certain agendas, or via AI-

generated content and imagery ” Mbandezi further highlighted the danger of information overload

Always pause, assess, and verify before forwarding social media posts Check the source, scrutinise branding and email addresses, and search for individuals mentioned to see whether the information can be substantiated

The City continues to face a high number of both in-person and online scams, particularly related to housing, where individuals solicit payments from residents in exchange for placement on the housing waiting list

. Call the City's Fraud Hotline on 0800 32 31 30 or the call centre on 0860 103 089 to report fraud and scams.

Gaming newbies and enthusiasts gathered at the Blaauwberg Hotel in Bloubergstrand to partake in the global Catan – Connect the World event on Saturday 28 June

About 60 of South Africa’s most enthusiastic players braved the cold to attend the local leg

As part of the global event to play Catan simultaneously, representatives experienced the excitement of playing at the same time as people from 35 nations around the globe

Catan (formerly known as The Settlers of Catan) is a popular strategy board game designed by Klaus Teuber and first published in 1995 in Germany It has since become one of the most widely played and influential modern board games in the world

On an extended board made especially for the occasion players had 30 seconds to make lightning-fast decisions

Everyone enjoyed game master and current South African champion Jacques van Zyl’s commentary as he carried the afternoon forward

It was at the end of the 34th round that Theo Nel reached sweet victory with 18 points Lisa-Marie Bodington took second place and Brett Andersen third place Andersen was South Africa’s reigning Catan champion and represented the county at the world championships in Malta in 2022 A legend in the board gaming scene, it was exciting for participants to play against him

There were people of all ages playing, the youngest a 10-year-old girl and the oldest person in their 50s Proof that board games are fun for all generations Stefan Roets, spokesperson for Solarpop, the event organisers, said: “Catan is one of those games that is easy to explain and play but hard to master, so you can always challenge yourself It’s always a different game every time you play, because people have different styles of approaching things

“There is that thrilling unknown factor; it’s the same game but it never plays out the same way ”

Rooted in curiosity and adventure, the board game Catan is all about harvesting, negotiating and growing fledgling settlements into thriving communities Catan’s deep story is rooted in values, history, mystery and adventure Guarding nature’s core secrets, it invites virtually limitless exploration

“Itisoneofthosegamesthatare easytoplay,buthardtomaster.”
- Stefan Roets

HOWTOWINATCATAN

There are different ways to reach ten points in Catan, the number of points required to beat your opponents and taste sweet victory Whether you earn points via the Longest Road, the Largest Army, building settlements, cities, or through victory points, the trick is to find the right combination to reach your end goal

Below are seven tips from Stefan Roets, board gaming enthusiast and avid Catan player:

. Analyse the board: at the start, assess high-value hexes and predict where others will go Use this insight to plan smart settlement placements and future expansions, especially where scarce but valuable resources are present

. Prioritise key resources: secure access to wheat and ore for city-building and development cards, and wood and brick for early expansion Adjust your resource strategy as the game evolves through early, mid, and late phases

. Play the numbers: focus on highprobability hexes (6s and 8s) to maximise resource income Combining these with corresponding ports can lead to powerful trading advantages

. Use ports strategically: ports offer reliable trade routes and can compensate for missing resources Coastal expansion can also unlock new building opportunities when the board gets crowded

. Exploit the robber: use the robber tactically; target the biggest threat and block the most impactful hex Use misdirection and social tactics to avoid being targeted yourself

. Be social and observant: leverage conversation to influence decisions and deflect attention Gather information during trades and pay attention to others' Development Card behaviour for clues

. Stay flexible and active: be ready to change strategies mid-game if needed

Always try to make a move on each turn trading, building, or gathering intel to stay engaged and influence the game flow

. For more information, follow: @ solarpopsouthafrica

GrandWest draws crowd

JOFOURIE

JO FOURIE@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

More than 100 retailers turned out for the highly anticipated leasing launch of the upcoming GrandWest Mall, a new niche community shopping centre being developed at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Goodwood

The launch, hosted on Thursday 19 June by developers Flanagan & Gerard in partnership with Sun International, marks a major milestone in bringing convenience retail to one of the Western Cape’s most iconic entertainment destinations Set to be a bespoke 22 000m² single-level retail hub, GrandWest Mall will blend everyday shopping needs with lifestyle and entertainment, creating a holistic experience for both locals and regional visitors The project is backed by a R600 million investment, with Flanagan & Gerard holding a two-thirds stake and Sun International the remaining third

2,000M²GYM

The new shopping centre will connect directly to GrandWest’s redeveloped children’s entertainment zone, enhancing its appeal to families Once complete, the mall will feature two anchor supermarkets, two pharmacies, a variety of food and speciality retailers, health and beauty outlets, fashion, homeware, a 2 000m² gym, and numerous eateries

Paul Gerard, Managing Director of Flanagan and Gerard, says the decision to develop a retail centre at GrandWest was based on clear market needs: “Our demographic research shows there is a very real need to create a retail centre that

answers the everyday shopping needs in this community GrandWest Mall is being carefully designed to satisfy its immediate market and regional entertainment customer ”

TRAFFICANDJOBOPPORTUNITIES

The mall’s location, situated between the N1 and N2 along the M7, makes it easily accessible for surrounding suburbs and commuters

The design includes convenient ongrade parking, a dedicated delivery road for back-of-house efficiency, and a strong emphasis on sustainability through energy-efficient design, indigenous landscaping, waste recycling and full backup power

Mervyn Naidoo, General Manager at GrandWest, says the development responds directly to years of community feedback “We run a 24/7 operation averaging over 16 000 visitors a day, so we have been regularly asked to add a retail element for the convenience of our surrounding communities Now I am delighted that we can finally give them what they have long asked us for – the high-end GrandWest Mall shopping experience ”

Construction on GrandWest Mall is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year (September) and will create approximately 2 500 jobs during construction and 2 000 permanent positions thereafter

The developers are committed to supporting local economic growth by using local contractors and materials where possible

Danger of missing manholes

With winter upon us, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation directorate is urging residents to help prevent sewer overflows by reporting missing or damaged manhole covers These covers are a vital part of the sewer infrastructure and help keep the system functioning properly

Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk Open drains allow rainwater to enter the sewer system, especially during heavy rains, and contribute to overflows Rain water should flow into the stormwater network, not the sewer system Illegal stormwater-to-sewer connections and the dumping of foreign objects into the sewer network further worsen the problem by blocking pipes

The result is overflowing sewers, damaged infrastructure such as pump stations and sewer collapses

Open manholes also pose a serious safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when filled with rainwater, and are not easily visible

Each year, the City spends millions of rand to replace missing manhole covers across the metro A pilot project testing lockable manhole covers has been implemented to determine if stronger locking mechanisms can reduce theft and vandalism

"The Directorate has spent about R2,4 million on replacing 2 824 sewer drain

manhole covers across Cape Town between July 2024 and May 2025 This figure has decreased compared to the 4 468 manhole covers reported missing or stolen in the 2023-'24 financial year

"By reporting missing or damaged covers, residents can help us protect our sewer infrastructure and prevent costly and dangerous overflows," said the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien

Residents are encouraged to report incidences of theft and vandalism to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 or by dialling 107 from a landline If your confidential information leads to a successful arrest or recovery of City property, you may be eligible for a reward of up to R5 000 . Report online at www.capetown.gov.za/ servicerequests; via email to water@capetown. gov.za; SMS 31373 (max. 160 characters. Standard rates apply), call 0860 103 089, or visit a City walk-in centre

An artist impression of the GrandWest Mall’s interior view
Catan players Kyle Bremer,Kendra Chemaly and Matthew van Rensburg
Players of all ages gathered at the Blaauwberg Hotel for the global“Catan – Connect the World”event on 28 June
Cape Town’s most enthusiastic board gamers joined players from 35 countries for a worldwide Catan experience

Gaming newbies and enthusiasts gathered at the Blaauwberg Hotel in Bloubergstrand to partake in the global Catan – Connect the World event on Saturday 28 June

About 60 of South Africa’s most enthusiastic players braved the cold to attend the local leg

As part of the global event to play Catan simultaneously, representatives experienced the excitement of playing at the same time as people from 35 nations around the globe

Catan (formerly known as The Settlers of Catan) is a popular strategy board game designed by Klaus Teuber and first published in 1995 in Germany It has since become one of the most widely played and influential modern board games in the world

On an extended board made especially for the occasion players had 30 seconds to make lightning-fast decisions

Everyone enjoyed game master and current South African champion Jacques van Zyl’s commentary as he carried the afternoon forward

It was at the end of the 34th round that Theo Nel reached sweet victory with 18 points Lisa-Marie Bodington took second place and Brett Andersen third place Andersen was South Africa’s reigning Catan champion and represented the county at the world championships in Malta in 2022 A legend in the board gaming scene, it was exciting for participants to play against him

There were people of all ages playing, the youngest a 10-year-old girl and the oldest person in their 50s Proof that board games are fun for all generations Stefan Roets, spokesperson for Solarpop, the event organisers, said: “Catan is one of those games that is easy to explain and play but hard to master, so you can always challenge yourself It’s always a different game every time you play, because people have different styles of approaching things

“There is that thrilling unknown factor; it’s the same game but it never plays out the same way ”

Rooted in curiosity and adventure, the board game Catan is all about harvesting, negotiating and growing fledgling settlements into thriving communities Catan’s deep story is rooted in values, history, mystery and adventure Guarding nature’s core secrets, it invites virtually limitless exploration

“Itisoneofthosegamesthatare easytoplay,buthardtomaster.”
- Stefan Roets

HOWTOWINATCATAN

There are different ways to reach ten points in Catan, the number of points required to beat your opponents and taste sweet victory Whether you earn points via the Longest Road, the Largest Army, building settlements, cities, or through victory points, the trick is to find the right combination to reach your end goal

Below are seven tips from Stefan Roets, board gaming enthusiast and avid Catan player:

. Analyse the board: at the start, assess high-value hexes and predict where others will go Use this insight to plan smart settlement placements and future expansions, especially where scarce but valuable resources are present

. Prioritise key resources: secure access to wheat and ore for city-building and development cards, and wood and brick for early expansion Adjust your resource strategy as the game evolves through early, mid, and late phases

. Play the numbers: focus on highprobability hexes (6s and 8s) to maximise resource income Combining these with corresponding ports can lead to powerful trading advantages

. Use ports strategically: ports offer reliable trade routes and can compensate for missing resources Coastal expansion can also unlock new building opportunities when the board gets crowded

. Exploit the robber: use the robber tactically; target the biggest threat and block the most impactful hex Use misdirection and social tactics to avoid being targeted yourself

. Be social and observant: leverage conversation to influence decisions and deflect attention Gather information during trades and pay attention to others' Development Card behaviour for clues

. Stay flexible and active: be ready to change strategies mid-game if needed

Always try to make a move on each turn trading, building, or gathering intel to stay engaged and influence the game flow

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GrandWest draws crowd

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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

More than 100 retailers turned out for the highly anticipated leasing launch of the upcoming GrandWest Mall, a new niche community shopping centre being developed at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Goodwood

The launch, hosted on Thursday 19 June by developers Flanagan & Gerard in partnership with Sun International, marks a major milestone in bringing convenience retail to one of the Western Cape’s most iconic entertainment destinations Set to be a bespoke 22 000m² single-level retail hub, GrandWest Mall will blend everyday shopping needs with lifestyle and entertainment, creating a holistic experience for both locals and regional visitors The project is backed by a R600 million investment, with Flanagan & Gerard holding a two-thirds stake and Sun International the remaining third

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The new shopping centre will connect directly to GrandWest’s redeveloped children’s entertainment zone, enhancing its appeal to families Once complete, the mall will feature two anchor supermarkets, two pharmacies, a variety of food and speciality retailers, health and beauty outlets, fashion, homeware, a 2 000m² gym, and numerous eateries

Paul Gerard, Managing Director of Flanagan and Gerard, says the decision to develop a retail centre at GrandWest was based on clear market needs: “Our demographic research shows there is a very real need to create a retail centre that

answers the everyday shopping needs in this community GrandWest Mall is being carefully designed to satisfy its immediate market and regional entertainment customer ”

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The mall’s location, situated between the N1 and N2 along the M7, makes it easily accessible for surrounding suburbs and commuters

The design includes convenient ongrade parking, a dedicated delivery road for back-of-house efficiency, and a strong emphasis on sustainability through energy-efficient design, indigenous landscaping, waste recycling and full backup power

Mervyn Naidoo, General Manager at GrandWest, says the development responds directly to years of community feedback “We run a 24/7 operation averaging over 16 000 visitors a day, so we have been regularly asked to add a retail element for the convenience of our surrounding communities Now I am delighted that we can finally give them what they have long asked us for – the high-end GrandWest Mall shopping experience ”

Construction on GrandWest Mall is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year (September) and will create approximately 2 500 jobs during construction and 2 000 permanent positions thereafter

The developers are committed to supporting local economic growth by using local contractors and materials where possible

Danger of missing manholes

With winter upon us, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation directorate is urging residents to help prevent sewer overflows by reporting missing or damaged manhole covers These covers are a vital part of the sewer infrastructure and help keep the system functioning properly

Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk Open drains allow rainwater to enter the sewer system, especially during heavy rains, and contribute to overflows Rain water should flow into the stormwater network, not the sewer system Illegal stormwater-to-sewer connections and the dumping of foreign objects into the sewer network further worsen the problem by blocking pipes

The result is overflowing sewers, damaged infrastructure such as pump stations and sewer collapses

Open manholes also pose a serious safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when filled with rainwater, and are not easily visible

Each year, the City spends millions of rand to replace missing manhole covers across the metro A pilot project testing lockable manhole covers has been implemented to determine if stronger locking mechanisms can reduce theft and vandalism

"The Directorate has spent about R2,4 million on replacing 2 824 sewer drain

manhole covers across Cape Town between July 2024 and May 2025 This figure has decreased compared to the 4 468 manhole covers reported missing or stolen in the 2023-'24 financial year

"By reporting missing or damaged covers, residents can help us protect our sewer infrastructure and prevent costly and dangerous overflows," said the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien

Residents are encouraged to report incidences of theft and vandalism to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 or by dialling 107 from a landline If your confidential information leads to a successful arrest or recovery of City property, you may be eligible for a reward of up to R5 000 . Report online at www.capetown.gov.za/ servicerequests; via email to water@capetown. gov.za; SMS 31373 (max. 160 characters. Standard rates apply), call 0860 103 089, or visit a City walk-in centre

An artist impression of the GrandWest Mall’s interior view
Catan players Kyle Bremer,Kendra Chemaly and Matthew van Rensburg
Players of all ages gathered at the Blaauwberg Hotel for the global“Catan – Connect the World”event on 28 June
Cape Town’s most enthusiastic board gamers joined players from 35 countries for a worldwide Catan experience

GO BOKKE! ’n TygerBurger-leser het hierdie foto van die groot trop Springbokke ’n paar weke gelede in die Kgalagadi Oorgrenspark geneem “Dit het my net weereens laat besef hoe pragtig die springbok is en hoekom dit ons nasionale rugbyspan se embleem is,”skryf sy.Die Springbokke het intussen Saterdag 28 Junie die Barbarian-span in die DHL Kaapstad Stadion geklop. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW

BRIEWE / LETTERS

‘Shine’ ook in lewe, nie net by matriekbal

Matriekafskeidseisoen is met ons en as jy 'n ouer is van 'n matrikulant moet jy hare op jou tande het Of die vermoë hê om 'm plan te kan maak om geld in die hande te kry, want dis net geld, geld, geld en geld, watter kant toe jy jou ook al draai

Die klere kos geld, die fotograaf kos geld en daar moet vir "snacks" ook betaal word Ek hoor die ander dag by my vrou ons moet 'n tent en stoele huur; die vrou van die "backdrop" en tafelversierings is "uitgesort"

Shein en Temu het nie "lilac" pakke en Mr Suite Hire se materiaal is nie die regte een nie Ons sal by 'n plek moet uitkom waar hulle pakke sny 'n Ordentlike mannetjie van Asiese herkoms stap ons tegemoet Ek, wat altyd vir 'n mening gevra word waarna nooit geluister word nie, besluit om so 'n tree agter my vrou en laaitie te hou Toe hulle met die ordentlike mannetjie begin praat, plons ek neer in 'n gemaklike rusbank en luister na die gesprek

My vrou haal 'n stukkie "lilac"lappie uit haar handsak "Do you have this colour material?" vra sy "Of cause we have madam," antwoord hy "And how long will it take for the suite to be finished if we decide on you as the tailor?" vra my vrou "About 13 to 14 days, madam," antwoord hy Ek hou die hele petalje dop, want soos ek nou al deur hierdie hele proses geleer het, die "punchline" lê gewoonlik in die prys

"Ok thank you And what will it cost to make the suite for my son?" vra my vrou

"For you, only R5500," sê die ordentlike mannetjie

Ek wens ek het op daardie oomblik regop gestaan dat ek myself in die lang spieël oorkant my kon sien, want ek is seker ek het 'n "lilac"-skynsel gehad

In hierdie stadium is die seun nog pakloos, maar ons glo ons sal dit darem voor Oktober kry

Maar hierdie hele petalje het

..GEEOUERSDIESELFDE HOEVEELHEIDAANDAG AANDIELEERDERSSE SKOOLWERKASWATHULLE RONDSKARRELOMSEKER TEMAAKASPOESTERTJIE SKITTERBYDIEBAL?

my aan die dink gesit oor die gekheid van matriekafskeide

Of eerder die druk waaronder ouers en veral leerders is om 'n "statement" te maak by die geselligheid Jaarliks word ons hier by die koerant oorval met mense wat uitsonderlike goed doen om aandag te trek by die matriekbal Matrikulante word afgelaai met helikopters en stootskrapers en met afleweringsvoertuie Die klere lyk asof dit nie onwelkom sal wees op die loopplanke van Parys en Milaan nie Nou wil ek vra of die skoolpunte ook so blink? Gee ouers dieselfde hoeveelheid aandag aan die leerders se skoolwerk as wat hulle rondskarrel om seker te maak Aspoestertjie skitter by die bal?

In Suid-Afrika is die realiteit dat werk so skaars is dat sou jy ook matriek verwerf, die kans skraal is dat jy ordentlike werk gaan kry Ek wil nie die glans van jongmense se gesellighede verdof nie, maar die gebed van my hart is dat ouers wat nou rondhardloop om hul kinders op te tof, ook agter hulle sal staan wanneer die eindeksamen kom Dra eetgoedjies aan en moedig aan, maar wees ook soms die "bad cop"-ouer wat sê jy kan nog meer doen

Dit sal vir my bitter hartseer wees as my seun met matriekafskeid-foto's in 'n "lilac"-pak spog, maar hy het nie toelating om verder te gaan studeer nie Dit sal nie 'n goeie refleksie op my as ouer wees nie, want al wil ek hê hy moet "shine" by sy matriekbal, asook in die lewe daarbuite -BRENDENRUITER

Goodwood roads crumble in rain

The City of Cape Town's appeal to residents to report potholes arrived as the winter rains set in, so Goodwoods' horrific state of roads worsened

Admittedly a small number of minor potholes were fixed - in a host of variations, but worse followed

The City embarked on angle grinding large areas around potholes, then disting out all the tar, etc within the cut area Depths ranged from 19 to 37 cm No cones were placed around the area, so motorists’ fate was sealed

However, in Vasco at an extremely busy

four-way stop, an area (1 7M x 1 2m) at one stop street has resulted in the gravel degenerating into two holes about 7mm deep

Motorists use the one half of the road to avoid the holes From all four sides! This has been ongoing for over a month These cut-out areas have continued, the latest in Murray Street, until 23 Junenotwithstanding the danger it poses like all others but damage to vehicles Winter madness, replica of township streets, or just residents' lot?

D. BEELDERS, Vasco

Home Affairs launch disappoints

Home Affairs Tygervalley Mall - I was so pleased to see the announcement for this government department to be located in a safe environment, close to where I live Unfortunately it is very disappointing Firstly, you can only apply for a passport online

The form keeps hanging so you cancel it

and retry Still no details are displayed but it says it has been submitted Then you try to book an appointment There are no slots available, and the advice given is ‘‘get up at midnight and try then’’ They do not entertain walk-ins even though it is not busy Completely pointless

SANDRA KUZMA, Online submission

Why doesn’t Strandfontein have more neighbourhood watches?

It seems like people are resting on their laurels because the crime stats says that Strandfontein precinct does not have a crime problem but word on the street is different to the stats I have had several of my neighbours tell me that they have been mugged or robbed one even at gunpoint, so are the stats accurate?

Even if they are, this is actually besides the point since the muggings, robberies and burglaries are a reality for Villagers

My friend lives in Rondebosch and she was surprised to hear that Strandfontein does not have more neighbourhood watches

She said that where she lives, the

private security companies and neighbourhood watches work together

This should be a reality in our area too

I pay a fortune of private security and I frequently see some of their vans parking along Spine Road so why can they not patrol more and be another set of eyes and ears for the community like the residents in other more affluent areas have challenged them to do

There is so many vagabonds loitering around Strandfontein

Surely they report what they see to the narcotic forces in the area Why can't the forces for good do the same?

VIOLET, Strandfontein

Daadwerklike aksie gevra met infrastruktuur

Ek skryf hierdie brief as 'n ontstelde inwoner en motoris wat gereeld in en rondom die Blue Downs-omgewing moet ry Wat ek Vrydag, aan die einde van die maand, op Hindle-weg ervaar het, was niks minder as frustrerend en uitputtend nie Ek het meer as 'n uur in die verkeer vasgesit net om verby Blue Downs Corner-sentrum te kom en uiteindelik huis toe te gaan Dit is nie net ongerieflik nie; dit is onaanvaarbaar My vraag is eenvoudig: Hoekom word daar nie beter voorsiening gemaak vir die verkeer wat duidelik net gaan aanhou toeneem nie? Dit is mos geen geheim dat daar deesdae meer winkels en kitskosrestaurante in die area opgerig word nie Maar tog lyk dit asof infrastruktuur die laaste oorweging is Die paaie rondom die sentrum, veral Hindle-weg, is smal en oorvol, met min of geen ruimte vir bykomende vloei van verkeer nie Kan daar dan nie ten minste 'n ekstra ingang of uitgang by die sentrum oorweeg word nie?

Ek verstaan dat dit die einde van die maand was en dat winkels gewoonlik dan oorvol is, maar is dit nie juis 'n rede waarom daar beter beplanning moet wees nie? Ons kan mos nie elke maand dieselfde scenario herhaal sonder om iets daaraan te doen nie Dit is uitputtend om vir ure in verkeer vas te sit veral ná 'n lang werksdag Wat my verder bekommer, is die groter prentjie Met ontwikkeling soos die beplande GrandWest-sentrum wat binnekort kom, kan ons maar weet dat Jakes Gerwel-rylaan se verkeer nóg slegter gaan word Dit is nou al 'n nagmerrie om daar te ry My vraag aan ontwikkelaars en stadsbeplanners is eenvoudig: Word daar ooit aan verkeer gedink wanneer sulke projekte goedgekeur word? Of is dit maar net 'n geval van “bou nou, worry later”?

Ons is moeg daarvoor dat Kaapstad se ontwikkelings nie gepaard gaan met behoorlike infrastruktuurbeplanning nie Stad Kaapstad kan nie net ekonomiese groei nastreef sonder om te dink aan die impak op inwoners se daaglikse lewe nie Verkeer kan nie altyd net 'n “ons sal sien”-probleem wees nie dit vra proaktiewe, langtermyn oplossings

Ons vra dat die betrokke owerhede ernstig aandag gee aan die verkeersdruk in die Blue Downs-omgewing en dat daar dringend beplan word vir beter toegangsroetes, padverbreding en alternatiewe oplossings ALET, Eersterivier

WAT DIE HART VAN VOL IS

BOKS DOWN BAABAAS

SELECTED FOR SA U-12 BASEBALL TEAM

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Quiwinn Adams, Western Cape u-12 baseball player from Kuils River Cardinals Baseball Club, was selected for the South African u-12 team heading to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) u-12 World Cup taking place in Taiwan from 25 July to 3 August.

Quiwinn, a Grade 5 learner from Apex Primary School in Eerste River, started playing baseball at age eight He is a utility player who can play any position, but for the SA team he plays catcher A fundraising event (a "Cooler Box Party") is taking place at the Jagtershof Sports Ground on Friday 4 July from 19:00 to help cover Quiwinn's travel costs Entry costs R100 and there is a R50 ''box fee" (to bring your own cooler box) The dress code is smart casual . Contact Sharnie on 071 958 2574 (via WhatsApp) for more details. LOCAL

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