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VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS

. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub aan. Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp

. The R Factor - a charity event to support the Lucky Lucy Foundation is on at Reddam House Durbanville on Friday 15 August at 18:30 A variety talent show of student dancers, singers, musicians and drama artists. Lucky draw prizes up for grabs. Tickets cost R100 at Quicket

SATURDAY16AUGUST

. Join the Friends of Bracken Nature Reserve at the reserve in Brackenfell for a morning of weeding Work starts at 09:00 Bring a hat and water For more information contact André at 071 089 9503.

. Die Elvisklub vergader om 14:00 by Bonn Road 44, Uitzicht, Durbanville Almal is welkom Whatsapp Eurika by 065 876 8024 vir meer inligting

. Die Kaapse Woordwewers bied om 14:00 'n gedigtedag by DNA Eatery and Cafe in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum aan. Die fokus val op vroue in digkuns en slegs vroue sal hul gedigte voordra. As deel van Vrouemaand rig die Kaapse Woordwewers 'n versoek om skenkings van sanitêre doekies, wat deur die vrouedigters aan leerders uitgedeel sal word. Bywoning is gratis. Kontak Gail Stone by 076 897 5384 of Martina Everts by 061 099 5124 vir meer inligting

MONDAY18AUGUST

. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneﬁcial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.

WEDNESDAY20AUGUST

. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the ﬁeld, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.

. Die roman Gebeente deur Etienne van Heerden word deur dr Dorothea van Zyl by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061

DONDERDAG21AUGUSTUS

. Die NG kerk Kuilsrivier-Suid, oftewel Suidkerk, bied 'n seniordag aan by Cup of Life, die kerk se koffiewinkel. Alle seniors is welkom om saam te kom kuier Die Groenewald-broers kom speel vrolike musiek. Die geleentheid begin om 10:00 vir 10:30 tot 12:00 Die koste beloop R20 en sluit eet- en drinkgoed in Stuur 'n WhatsApp na 082 769 8014 om plek te bespreek en betaal by Cup of Life

VRYDAG22AUGUSTUS

. Kom geniet 'n heerlike bord sop en lekker saamkuier by Huis De Kuilen se sop en samesyn-geleentheid om 18:30 by die NG kerk Kuilsrivier teen R75 per persoon. Bring jou gesin of vriende en kom geniet die aand. Gaste is welkom om hul eie drankies saam te bring. 'n Deel van die opbrengs sal gebruik word om opknappingswerk aan die tehuis te doen. Beperkte kaartjies is beskikbaar Kontak ontvangs by 021 903 7055 om te bespreek.

SATURDAY23AUGUST

. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00

Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372

(Whatsapp only) to book your ticket

. The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. For more information or enquiries, contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab koetsier@gmail.com

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BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Internetgebruikers en veral inwoners van Delft het verlede week die gek geskeer met die plaaslike polisie nadat 'n skootrekenaar uit die polisiekantoor gesteel is Die dief, geklee in 'n grys kappietop, het glo doodluiters by die polisiekantoor ingestap, by een van die kantore ingeglip en met die skootrekenaar op die vlug geslaan Hoewel dit nie iets is om oor te lag nie, het sleutelbordkrygers nie op hulle laat wag nie "Laat die polisie 'n saak gaan maak by die Delft-polisie," skryf Shakaria Rangasamy Monique Moneen Phillips skryf dan: "Laat hulle voel hoe ons voel oor hul service delivery " Edward Booysen dink dit is n goeie idee dat die polisiekantoor sekerheidswagte aanstel om hulself te beskerm Ghalib Yacoob wou weet hoe lank dit die polisie geneem het om op te daag

Sers Wesley Twigg, polisiewoordvoerder, het die voorval bevestig "'n Saak van diefstal is aanhangig gemaak en word ondersoek Die omstandighede rondom die voorval vorm deel van die ondersoek en niemand is nog in hegtenis geneem nie," bevestig Twigg . Persone met inligting oor die voorval word versoek om die polisie se Stop Misdaad-nommer by 08600 10111 te skakel.

Man arrested

Man met demensie word sedert verlede week vermis

VERDAGTE MAN STAP IN, GRYP SKOOTREKENAAR EN STAP UIT

Hierdie persoon is glo die verdagte wat‘n skootrekenaar by die Delft-polisiekantoor gesteel het As jy hom herken,laat weet die polisie

Die familie van 'n man van Belhar is rasend van bekommernis nadat hy Donderdag (7 Augustus) omtrent 14:15 van die huis af weg is en nog nie weer gesien is nie

Volgens sy suster, Melanie Fredericks, is demensie onlangs by die 63-jarige Yaseen Josephs gediagnoseer "Hy het nog nooit voorheen verdwyn nie, maar is gister omstreeks 14:15 van sy huis in Nevarrasingel 14 weg en is nie weer gesien nie Volgens sy vrou, Gadija, sou hy net winkel toe gaan, maar dit is later bevind dat hy by die St Vincent-kliniek medisyne gekry het Dit was die laaste sien van hom," sê Fredericks

Yaseen Josephs,wat aan demensie ly,word sedert Donderdag vermis.

Josephs was volgens sy suster voorheen as Lester Courtney Douglas Josephs bekend, voordat hy die Moslem-geloof aangeneem het

"Ons het hom by die polisie as vermis aangemeld, maar wag nog vir die speurders om ons te kom besoek Intussen is ons rasend van bekommernis en doen 'n beroep op enigiemand wat hom dalk êrens gesien het, om ons dringend te kontak," sê sy Josephs, wat op 10 September 64 word, het tydens sy verdwyning 'n vaal top, 'n blou denimbroek en swart tekkies aangehad

Mense met inligting oor waar hy is, kan Fredericks by 078 911 1973 bel

Corrupt officers arrested after selling blank affidavits for cash

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Two Table View police officers were arrested on Sunday 10 August following allegations of corruption involving the illegal sale of commissioned blank affidavit forms

Provincial police spokesperson Col Andrè Traut confirmed to the newspaper a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-yearold constable allegedly sold blank and commissioned affidavit forms to the public for R100 per statement

Such affidavits, when properly

identify and remove corrupt elements within the service

Both arrested officers face charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice They were expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 12 August to face these charges

Traut encouraged community members to report any suspicious or unethical behaviour by police officials, assuring that all allegations will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly

Nooittelaatvirmatriekafskeid

Die matriekafskeidseisoen is in volle swang en verlede week het ‘n groep volwasse leerders vir die eerste keer ervaar hoe dit is om vir so 'n geleentheid op te tof Unity Adult Community Learning Centre in Eersterivier het vir die eerste keer ‘n matriekafskeidgeleentheid vir sy leerders gehou en die aand was vol swier en styl Jay-Lee Joubert, stigter van die sentrum, sê sy het in trane uitgebars toe sy sien hoe pragtig haar leerders lyk “Nie een van hulle het ooit die geleentheid gehad om hul skoolloopbaan met ‘n swierige geleentheid af te sluit nie Ek het ook in 2018 my matriek as volwassene voltooi en hierdie was ook die eerste keer dat ek ‘n afskeidsgeleentheid bygewoon het Ons harte is vol en dit is ‘n geleentheid wat ons nie sommer sal vergeet solank ons lewe nie Dit was baie emosioneel, maar ons het ook baie pret gehad,” sê sy Joubert sê die leerders, wat tussen 21 en 50 jaar oud is, het weens verskeie redes nie hul skoolloopbaan as jongmense

SENTRUM SE VOLWASSE LEERDERS SKITTER

voltooi nie “Sommige moes die skool verlaat om na jonger sibbe te kyk toe hul ouers gesterf het Ander weer het as tieners swanger geraak en kon nie verder skoolgaan nie Ek loop oor van trots omdat hulle besluit het om weer te probeer en dat hulle uiteindelik hul matrieksertifikate gaan ontvang Dit is nie maklik vir ‘n volwassene met ander verantwoordelikhede om weer die boeke op te neem nie Dit verg deursettingsvermoë en hierdie groep het gewys dat hulle sakke vol daarvan het Die meeste het met universiteitstoelating geslaag,” sê sy Joubert nooi ander volwassenes wat dit oorweeg om hul matriek te voltooi om by hulle aan te sluit “Dit is nooit te laat nie; ons sal jou met ope arms verwelkom,” sê sy . Kontak Joubert by jayleejoubert123@gmail.com of 062 041 0107 vir meer inligting.

Matrikulante van die Unity Adult Community Learning Centre in Eersterivier het verlede week hul matriekafskeid gehou Die leerders het in hul beste pakke en rokke uitgehang

CCTVcamerashelpﬁghtcrime

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Closed-circuit television

(CCTV) along Voortrekker Road play a vital role in solving crime This was one of the points highlighted at the Subcouncil 4 Safety Forum Meeting held on Thursday afternoon last week at the Parow Council Chambers by Supt Kevin Cole of the City's metro police service

Subcouncil 4 consists of four wards that covers the areas of Parow Valley, Goodwood, Ravensmead, Elsies River, Uitsig, Epping Industria and surrounds Cole said at the meeting the CCTV cameras along Voortrekker Road play an important role in crime investigation "We do get police detectives visiting our centre regularly Goodwood police stand out, maybe its because of the number of cameras along Voortrekker Road in their area, but also Elsies River and Parow police visit the centre to

request footage all the time We will continue to support them and supply them with footage "

He says the footage they supply is often positive and can be used as evidence in court

"We do know that things break sometimes, often the cameras are off, but we can assure you our maintenance team are always on board and they do repairs regularly "

He says as a centre they are very strict when it comes to individuals or institutions requesting footage "We have a process we follow "

Cole also told the meeting that the public and insurance companies are required to follow this process if they want to view any footage for claims purposes

Franchesca Walker, Subcouncil 4 chair, asked that a list be drawn up of all of the active cameras in the Subcouncil and provided to them at the next meeting She says her concerns are the hot-spot areas which

SAFETY FORUM MEETING HIGHLIGHTS CCTV NETWORKS

includes Francie van Zijl Drive and Norwood Road, and 35th Avenue and Owen Road in Elsies River

ANIMALCONTROL

Inspector Llewelyn Grove of the City of Cape Town's Animal Control Unit (ACU) also presented a report He says over the past 100 days their unit has received 177 complaints logged with the City from across Subcouncil 4 These include complaints relating to stray live stock, barking dogs, dangerous and vicious dogs and cruelty to animals The complaints were received between 28 April to Wednesday 6 August when his report was compiled, he says Reference was also made at the meeting to the recent successful

operation conducted in Goodwood where the police, the Department of Home Affairs, local neighbourhood watch structures and several other role-players in safety and security managed to execute 14 arrests Those arrested were undocumented people and one person who operated a problem building and harboured undocumented people, the meeting heard Walker thanked those who supported the operation, but says they were short staffed on the day She mentioned that as a Subcouncil they should not wait too long to plan another such operation and that they should keep the momentum going

CRIME

Lt Col CS Kindo, Elsies River Police Station acting commander, also briefed the meeting on the crime in their area He says Elsies River is struggling at the moment with several shooting incidents taking place in the

Warm goed gebeur in koue winter

JOFOURIE JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

In die koue wintermaande van Junie en Julie vanjaar, toe sneeu, wind en koue reën die Wes-Kaap in sy greep gehad het, het iets besonder warm gebeur – nie net in temperature nie, maar in harte

"Ons Hemelse Vader het ons geseën met donasies van pragtig gebreide artikels, klere, ligte eetgoed, kontant en verskeie donasies deur die publiek," sê Linda Louw, die dinamiese koördineerder van 'n inspirerende breiprojek, wat al vir jare hoop bring aan kinders wat trauma beleef het Louw, wat die projek hanteer van die Jabulani- en Jubileum-aftree-oorde, is trots om te sê dat hierdie winter se skenkings hulle in staat gestel het om meer as twee bakkievragte vol liefde en sorg oor die Wes-Kaap te versprei – met die hulp van Ronel de Jager en die hofbeamptes van die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag

Die breiprojek het egter nie net kinders se liggame warm gemaak nie, maar ook hul siele "Die hofbeamptes bevestig die blydskap en geluk wat hierdie kinders ervaar wanneer hulle iets ontvang," sê Louw "Ons is Jesus se hande en voete; mag Hy hierdie werk seën en die sekondêre trauma en angs by ons kindertjies verlig " Agter hierdie inspirerende werk staan 'n vrou met 'n diep begrip van die werklikhede waarmee kinders in die hofstelsel te kampe het Ronel de Jager,

afgetrede senior staatsaanklaer met 39 jaar diens, was in 1993 die beheeraanklaer in die Parow-streekhof toe met Suid-Afrika se eerste spesialishowe vir seksuele misdaad begin is "Ek het gou agtergekom dat kinders honger by die hof aankom - of dit nou vir 'n konsultasie is of om te getuig," sê sy In 1994 het sy begin om iets te ete aan kinders te gee – 'n klein handeling wat 'n groot impak gemaak het Sy het vriende gevra om 'n bietjie ekstra in hul inkopietrollies te sit: tweeminuutnoedels, sop, pap en ontbytstafies Die klein kosprojek het vinnig gegroei – ook in sagte speelgoed en klere vir kinders wat soms

met geskeurde klere by die hof opdaag Die doel was om hul waardigheid te herstel en dit 'n bietjie makliker te maak om teen 'n oortreder te getuig

In 2021 het De Jager vir Linda Louw ontmoet, vir wie sy beskryf as 'n "formidabele vrou" wat vurig was om betrokke te raak Aanvanklik het Linda saam met drie tot vier vroue gebrei, maar die projek het gegroei tot 44 vroue wat nie net bere en komberse nie, maar ook truie, mussies, handskoene en kosbare geskenke met liefde vervaardig "Hierdie vroue het weer 'n doel in die lewe gevind," sê De Jager "Dit is sielsvoedsel vir hulle En vir die kinders

area, including Epping Forrest, The Range and the Avonwood area Kindo says two to three months ago Clarke Estate used to be the area that stood out, but that this had changed He says robberies in the community are a big concern for the police "There is an ongoing trend with smash-and-grabs happening on a daily basis and its the same hotspots as before near Avonwood, and now also Epping Avenue We have deployed law enforcement to the area, but this is an ongoing crime taking place day to day, whether in the morning or afternoon and even up to late at night It is dark sometimes, but they still continue This is a huge challenge for us These criminals are flexible They see the police vehicle and move along, and if the vehicle is static nothing happens," he says Kindo says there has been a slight decline in these crimes, but that it will remain their main focus

is dit 'n oomblik van vreugde, liefde en erkenning van hul menswaardigheid "

Die behoeftes is egter steeds groot Met die toename in gevalle van seksuele misdrywe teen kinders, bly daar 'n voortdurende behoefte aan speelgoed, klere en voedselpakkies Meer as 20 spesialishowe in die WesKaap, insluitend Vredendal, Vredenburg, Worcester, Goodwood en Kaapstad, baat hierby "Ons smeek gemeenskappe om betrokke te raak Elke bydrae maak 'n verskil Jy weet nooit watter kind se lewe jy verander met 'n eenvoudige pakkie noedels of 'n sagte beer nie "

CAWF embarks on mass sterilisation campaign

In a project funded by the City of Cape Town the Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF) will embark on the latest mass sterilisation of animals

The campaign will take place in Subcouncils 4 and 6 this year, including areas like Ravensmead, Elsies River and Bellville South

Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million

The City's partnership with the CAWF to advance the health of animals and communities started in 2013, when 1 800 pets were sterilised in Dunoon and Brown's Farm Since then, the campaign has benefited pets in Khayelitsha,

Wesbank, Atlantis, Wallacedene, Tafelsig, the Deep South, Macassar and Eerste River

FUNDING

The City has made available R850 000 in funding for the latest campaign in Subcouncils 4 and 6

"The City is very proud to continue this long-standing relationship with our partners in the animal welfare sector So much good work has happened over the last 12 years, and we look forward to yet another successful mass sterilisation campaign

“Thank you so much to all of the member organisations who continue to lend their support to this initiative, and their commitment to making it a success," said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham Six registered animal welfare

organisations will collectively sterilise 1 500 domestic pets between August and December this year

The project aims to:

. prevent unwanted litters ; . minimise the incidence of animal cruelty and abuse; . improve general standards of animal health and husbandry, thereby improving the health and welfare of people and . encourage responsible pet care and ownership through humane education

"This year, we celebrate 13 years of MASP, and send grateful thanks to the City of Cape Town for their continued support

“This campaign is a positive intervention in support of healthier communities, and will substantially reduce the instance of unwanted litters, thus reducing the heavy burden placed on welfare organisations around the metropole," said CAWF chair, Karen de Klerk

Hierdie projek word aangepak met die geloof dat God die werk sal seën en

THINKING OUT LOUD

Beekeeping: deﬁnitely

not a side hustle

Last summer, I fancied trying my hand at beekeeping

It wasn’t a random thought Almost everyone I knew had a side hustle, and my previous one, captioning for online streaming platforms, had been made redundant by AI, so I was on the lookout for something new But the idea first took hold when a swarm of bees unexpectedly took up residence in our wall

When life gives you bees, sell honey, I’d thought, but I quickly abandoned the idea, much to my husband’s relief That weekend I learned beekeeping isn’t a side hustle it’s a full-time job

The revelation began when my husband noticed a few bees buzzing around the air vent on our back wall

At first, we weren’t concerned There are always a few bees about, but eventually the vent began attracting an unusual amount of attention

the side of the house and captured it:

hundreds of bees swarming like they were having a housewarming party

The sky had indeed turned black with bees

We later learned from the beekeeper that the first bees hubby had seen were scouts

A little incense might have prevented the rest from following Told him so!

That day, the house was abuzz literally and figuratively No bees made it inside, but their droning filled the air

By Monday, the buzzing had stopped

I wondered if they’d moved on, but the beekeeper arrived, opened the vent and revealed a hive the size of a large hat with hundreds of silent bees busily buzzing about their business

.. WHENLIFEGIVESYOU BEES,SELLHONEY,I’D THOUGHT,BUTIQUICKLY ABANDONEDTHEIDEA... ..

“Put some incense sticks in there,” I suggested Non-floral incense, we’d found, worked well to chase bees away With seven squeamish daughters most of them terrified of bees incense had saved us many a drama

Hubby ignored me, suspecting they’d already made a hive inside This became a later point of contention

I phoned a beekeeper, who didn’t come cheap He advised us to keep an eye on things and send him videos so he could assess the situation He’d come by on Monday if it got worse

It got worse

Sometime later, hubby went outside with his phone and returned shouting He’s not squeamish, but bees swarming are a freakish sight “I looked up and I just saw black,” he said

In his first attempt at filming, he got stung Undeterred, he tried again from

We’d caught them in time, he said We were lucky Removal only required taking off the vent

My youngest and I watched through the window as the beekeeper scooped the hive out by the handful and placed it into a box, loosely covered with a sheet

The trick, he explained, was catching the queen Once she was out, the workers high from the smoke he’d pumped inside would follow quietly Then he loaded the box into his car to take them away

A few foragers might return, he said, but they’d either leave or die “Or just squirt them with Doom,” he added

Hubby posted the swarm videos on his status, and friends immediately began requesting honey I asked the beekeeper if we’d at least get any honey out of the ordeal

He cheekily replied, “If you want, next year I can come back and sell you the honey from your wall ”

-LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY

Bravo aan diegene wat veg teen bendedrywighede

Dit is met belangstelling en nuuskierigheid dat ek die bydraes onder "Kaap van bloed" in laasweek se TygerBurger gelees het

Ek haal my hoed af vir die bydraes en juig so luid ek kan vir die betrokkenheid en raad wat aangebied word

Ek kan nie anders as om in sommige gevalle te dink dat ons oplossings het vir simptome en nie vir oorsake nie

Ek is betrokke by sekuriteitsforums en doen aktiewe patrollies in die sakekern en woongebiede in my omgewing en het gereeld te doen met wetteloosheid (en soms ook met misdadigheid)

Ek is van die opinie dat as daar geen gevolge is vir oortredings nie, daar geen verandering sal wees nie Dit is reg en prysenswaardig om met die jeug te werk, die kerke betrokke te kry asook al die organisasies wat bystand bied aan hawelose mense Ek is egter van die opinie dat hierdie aksies met die grensgevalle tussen wetsgehoorsaamheid en wetteloosheid werk en dat voorkoming beter is as genesing Maar die geharde

misdadiger, die leermeester van die diegene wat neig na misdadigheid, moet boet vir sy (of haar) dade en die gevolge dra van sy of haar aksies, om ook as afskrikmiddel vir die gretige leerders en volgers te dien

Die man in die straat (en diegene wat patrollies doen vir sekuriteitsforums) het geen magte nie; hulle is ten beste die "oë en ore" van die gemeenskap wat hulle dien

Ons moet meer verwag van ons plaaslike geregsdienaars en wetstoepassers om hulle magte te gebruik om behoorlike ondersoeke te doen en te verseker dat diegene wat hul tyd buite die reg deurbring, die prys betaal deur skuldigbevindings in howe en die pyn van misdadigheid aan hul bas te voel Dit vra egter die toewyding en samewerking van die vervolgingsgesag, die howe en korrektiewe dienste wat ooglopend nie tans in staat is om hul mandate te eerbiedig nie Weer eens, bravo! vir die wat alreeds hul beskeie deel bydra ANDREWGREEFF,E-pos

Warm welcome at Durbanville’s Hennies

With our recent visit to family in Durbanville it was such a blessing to meet a friendly person in the form of the security guard when we visited Hennies on Friday afternoon

Not only were we greeted politely but we observed many times how he would keep vagrants away from where we sat outside and cars

He even, while we were still there, assisted an

elderly gentleman changing his ﬂat tyre while many persons just walked past

Thank you for your friendly and considerate manner as it's very rare in your profession

I didn't get the chance to greet you or compliment your good behaviour but I will deﬁnitely pop in again soon

MARIE-LOUISEVERMEULEN,Bronkhorstspruit

Spoedkameras in Brackenfell-boulevard

Gister ry ek uit Sonkring op pad na Haasendal en soos almal in Sonkring ondervind, is dit 'n nagmerrie om Brackenfell-boulevard te kruis

Hier was al vele ongelukke en selfs op die hoek van Groenewoud- en Cecil Morgan-strate is dit 'n nagmerrie om uit Sonkring te kom

Vele versoeke is al gerig om verkeersligte daar op te rig; verkeersbeamptes het al die motors kom tel of wat hulle ook al daar kom doen het en steeds val die

versoeke op dowe ore

En wragtig! Gister toe ek na 'n gesukkel die pad kruis, sien ek dat daar 200 meter verder spoedkameras opgesit word Nou vra ek, is die kruising van die twee uitgange nie belangriker as spoedkameras nie?

Ek hoop iemand kan dit asseblief vir my mooi verduidelik

AMANDA,Brackenfell

A SEA OF PINK: Cape Town resembled a sea of pink as 15 000 runners lined up at the start of the Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town before making their way through the majestic streets of Mother City in celebration of National Women’s Day on Saturday 9 August. PHOTO: MOTION.PROTV

BRIEWE / LETTERS

JuniorTouchboksshineinIreland

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

The SATA Junior Touchboks of the Western Cape were welcomed back at Cape Town International Airport by family and friends on Tuesday, returning from the Atlantic Youth Touch Cup 2025, held in Ireland from 1 to 3 August

The national team, which includes players from the Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal and Gauteng, departed for Ireland on 27 July, following a meet-up in Johannesburg the day before South Africa competed across four divisions: u-18 Girls (bronze medal), u-18 Mixed (6th place), u-20 Ladies (bronze medal); u-20 Mixed (bronze medal)

In total, South Africa brought three bronze medals home, a commendable achievement on the international stage Over three days the teams faced-off against top-tier competition, including Ireland, England and Scotland

16-YR-OLD KRAAIFONTEINER ‘MAN OF THE MATCH’ IN U-20 MIXED DIVISION

The bronze-medal match was played against Scotland on 3 August with South Africa clinching the win

Among the standout players was André Lee Geldenhuys, a 16-year-old from Scottsville, the same hometown as sports legends Bok Cheslin Kolbe and athletics champ Wayde van Niekerk

A rising star in his own right, André is a 100 m and 200 m sprinter, described by commentators as a “speedster” throughout the tournament

Despite his age André competed in the u-20 Mixed Division, where he earned the title Man of the Match He currently attends Meridian Pinehurst and also plays full-back in his school’s 15-man rugby team

André Geldenhuys with his mom Lee Anne Thiart

Form left are players Daniel Van Reenen,Alex Lilley,Yakoob Ismail,Andre Geldenhuys,Yusra Sait,Leehein van Huffel,Elzaan Mentoor,Holly Van Jaarsveldt,Megan Abrahams,Nuha Levy and Sophia Costa

Family members and friends welcome back the Touchboks at Cape Town International Airport

‘Breast is best’ highlighted during World BreastfeedingWeek

The provincial health department celebrated World Breastfeeding Week recently by highlighting the importance thereof, especially during the first six months after a newborn baby is birthed

The week was marked between Friday 1 August and Thursday 7 August

In a statement issued on Wednesday 6 August the department said the theme for this year, “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems” recognises that no mother should have to do it alone

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For the first six months of life, babies need nothing but breastmilk, a complete, living food that protects them from illness and helps them grow strong

Even after starting solid foods at six months, breastmilk continues to be a vital source of nutrients and comfort, the department said

Mischke Joseph, clinical nurse practitioner at the Durbanville Clinic, explains why “Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have stronger immune systems and a lower risk of infections, asthma, and obesity Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of certain cancers and benefit emotionally from the close bond with their baby ”

Crystal Jacobs, a registered dietitian at Tygerberg Hospital, concurs “Investing in breastfeeding is investing directly in the future health and prosperity of our

communities ”

Jacobs stresses the need for comprehensive access to support, education, and skilled counselling for new mothers

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For many mothers, breastfeeding is not easy, the department said Sore nipples, worries about milk supply, and returning to work can make it challenging That is why support from family, employers, and the wider community is critical

Employers can help by offering time and private spaces for mothers to breastfeed or express milk Families can step in to share household tasks and offer encouragement Communities can make public spaces welcoming and safe for breastfeeding mothers, the department explained Through its Mother Baby Friendly Initiative, the Western Cape government ensures that newborns are placed skin-toskin with their mothers immediately after birth for at least one hour; that mothers are taught Kangaroo Mother Care to strengthen bonding and growth as well as provides ongoing breastfeeding support which is available at clinics and hospitals across the province

Mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding can visit their nearest clinic for free, and receive confidential advice from trained nurses

Citygearsupfor asafersummer

The City of Cape Town concluded its seasonal lifeguard assessment programme with 290 candidates competing for a spot on the summer roster last week

The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safetyconscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season

Over the past two weeks, aspiring lifeguards have been put through their paces at various swimming pools across the city, including Blue Downs, Retreat and Long Street Swimming Pools

"These assessments are more than just fitness tests - it’s about public safety, life-saving skills and a commitment to community service We salute the nearly 300 young people who stepped up to serve their communities The assessment process ensures that only the most skilled and safety-conscious individuals are appointed to help keep our pools and beaches safe We encourage residents to swim only where lifeguards are present this summer We’re proud to invest in building a strong team to help make our amenities safer for all," said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended today’s lifeguard recruitment at Muizenberg

ASPIRING LIFEGUARDS PUT THROUGH THEIR PACES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS

Beach It was incredibly inspiring to see such a diverse group of men and women of all ages stepping forward to serve their communities The turnout was amazing, and your time, effort, and commitment will help ensure a safer summer at our beaches and pools", said Ward 64 councillor Izabel Sherry

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The seasonal beach lifeguard assessment process includes a 400-meter swim, rescue techniques and first aid evaluations –all conducted under the supervision of experienced lifeguards and recreation and parks officials

Shortlisted candidates must also undergo a criminal clearance check and drug screening before appointment Once appointed, successful candidates will receive training and onboarding before being deployed to designated beaches and pools for the summer period, as part of the City’s broader drowning prevention campaign The final beach assessment at Muizenberg marks the culmination of this critical recruitment effort

Aspiring lifeguards hit the water during the City’s ﬁnal seasonal assessment

City officials observe as candidates showcase ﬁtness,skill,and safety awareness.

Francine Higham (second from left) addressing some of the lifeguards during the assessment

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Red wine soiree celebrates milestone

The winemakers of the Durbanville Wine Valley presented a celebration of the depth, diversity and terroir-driven character of the valley's red wines at the Taste of Terroir Red Wine Soirée last Friday evening at the Loch Lynne Wine Estate

De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills, Klein Roosboom, Groot Phesantekraal, D'Aria and Mellish, a new winery by the Mellish family who recently joined the Durbanville Wine Valley

It marked a historic event when the Durbanville Wine Valley launched the limited-release collaborated pinotage wine, a 1,5 litre magnum bottle crafted by wine producers of the valley

A total of 10 producers took part, including Nitida, Meerendal, Maastricht,

The wine commemorates three centenaries - the founding of pinotage when the first seeds were planted in 1925, the 100th celebration of Afrikaans as an official language and Durbanville s own 200-year milestone . The wine is available at all Durbanville tasting rooms and noline at www. durbanvillewine.co.za.

Pieter Maritz (left) from Bloubergstrand attended with Daniël Smit from Woodstock. Bitterballen were served by Kos Kouture.

The glass of Sven Susdorf from Brackenfell is being ﬁlled by Darrin Losper from Klein Roosboom.In the centre

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