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WOENSDAG 16 JULIE
. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub kom byeen by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00 vir ‘n sop-en-kuierdag. Die spreker is Leon Kluge oor “A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller” ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met “layering”-tegniek woord aangebied. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY 18 JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: "Embrace the beauty of Summer" – wear your best flowers & blooms attire 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
TUESDAY 22 JULY
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 The guest speaker Dr Lester Cowley will present a lecture titled: "Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
. Discover the art of pottery with Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre in a relaxed and creative environment, suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Classes run from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost is R165 per lesson for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay R150 All fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For enquiries or to enrol, contact 066 237 7021.
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners. Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg. For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021.
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
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Prostitution, drugsworrisome
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Prostitution, suspected brothels and drug-related activities continue to spark outrage among Vasco Estate residents, especially those living near Cook and Dingle streets
A concerned resident recently shared a desperate plea with TygerBurger, saying the situation is worsening while authorities remain inactive “I would like to inform you of the prostitution going on in Vasco Estate near Cook and Dingle Street This has been an ongoing issue for months already Nothing has been done about the prostitution or the drug houses in and around the area
The police and law enforcement have not addressed the issue, and this is becoming a huge problem during the day and even at night, where a person cannot even have a peaceful rest,” said the resident
COMMUNITYSAFETYMEETING
The matter was once again brought to the fore during a community safety meeting held in Goodwood on Saturday 5 July Several residents voiced frustration, particularly over visible sex work along Dingle Road – which some attendees said was evident even as they left the meeting Prostitution and suspected brothels were identified as key concerns that
RESIDENTS VOICE FRUSTRATION AT COMMUNITY MEETING
enforcement department to take urgent action A specific brothel was mentioned during the meeting, which encouraged to conduct an on-site inspection in partnership with the police The local councillor Cecile Janse van Rensburg undertook to provide the necessary details to enable further investigation
LIMITEDRESOURCES
In response, law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason acknowledged the ongoing issues but cited resource limitations “The City’s law enforcement department conducts weekly integrated operations in the area to address these issues, but unfortunately, we cannot police it constantly due to the demands on the service,” he said Dyason added that collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies are essential to address the challenges faced in Vasco
“Planning meetings need to be scheduled amongst enforcement role players and the police to address the challenges The City’s law enforcement department supports
Man arrested in MonteVista for illegal marine life trade
Police in the Western Cape are working hard to protect the environment and stop the illegal trade of marine life
On Thursday 10 July, members of the Maitland Flying Squad and Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) carried a compliance inspection out at a business in Monte Vista
During the search officers found a range of marine animals, including frogs, crabs,
fish and lobster tails with an estimated street value of R100 000 A 46 -year-old suspect was arrested on the premises and was being held at the Goodwood Police Station He faced charges of selling and illegally being in possession of prohibited marine species The suspect was due to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court once he was charged
Man charged for race threats
A 56-year-old man, Cameron Baya, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates' Court last week on charges relating to inciting racial violence on social media He was arrested by the Hawks' Bellville-based crimes against the state unit on Tuesday for contraventions of the Riotous Assemblies Act as well as the Cybercrimes Act, after allegedly making threats inciting violence against black individuals and expressing his intent to provoke a race war
The investigation that led to Baya's arrest began on 28 March, when the Hawks received intelligence from a foreign agency regarding an individual posting violent statements on a social-media platform, according to Hawks spokesperson Col Siyabulela Vukubi. Baya was released on R1 000 bail The matter was postponed to 16 September for further investigation. - DESIRÉE RORKE
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LEWENSKIEKIE
PRENTJIEMOOI: Die Durbanville-wynvallei lê uitgestrek vanaf die heuwel op die Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met
THINKING OUT LOUD
Is life real or is it fake?
Time to ask the AI bot
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The great irony that haunts our 30-year old democracy is the fact that our bleeding economy keeps spilling over despite how many times our president shuffles his cabinet or launches projects that promise to solve load shedding, corruption and create more jobs
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This also makes the work of lecturers and tutors even harder when it comes to marking and identifying patterns of fraud with Chat GPT improving and updating weekly
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
In SA, crime, gender-based violence, homelessness and unemployment still haunt our youth who now have to adapt their career choices in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Al s sudden popularity has become
Even today when you're doom-scrolling you can discover an amazing animation of a podcast showcasing zoo animals discussing their weekend plans and using South African swear words until you realise this content was Al generated This content has become absurdly popular which begs the question, are we starting to use entertainment to numb ourselves to death and become dopamine addicted sheep? Today more than ever, we need critical thinkers, artists, politicians and readers who will lead our country, so that we may thrive and harness the power of Al for our communities in the age of shrinking attention spans -KEANANHARMSE
Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
Tafelberg in die agtergrond FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
Youth urged to help this Mandela Day
As school holidays wind down, Ladles of Love is issuing a heartfelt call to South Africa’s youth: “Log off your games and social feeds, and show up to help your country ” This Mandela Day, young people are invited to step into Nelson Mandela’s powerful legacy by volunteering their time to help small children in need
Ladles of Love is offering a school holiday community service special – a full-day (eight-hour) ticket for R500 or (half-day) for R300 and this comes with a personalised official document for community service records
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. Select time slot: 1 = 09:00–11:00 | 2 = 11:00–13:00 | 3 = 13:00–15:00 | 4 = 15:00–17:00
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. Make – sandwiches, boxes and buckets of love
. Create – educational poster and colouring-in books
. Craft - comfort cushion and toys
. Grow – edible garden kits
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. Scholars: R500 for eight hours of community service or R300 for four hours community service Bookings for four or two activations are via our Community Service Desk via email: info@ladlesoflove org za General Volunteers: R250 To book visit: www ladlesoflove org za to book for individuals . For large groups (20+) email: tickets@ ladlesoflove org za
WCroadsclaim23 livesinsevendays
The Western Cape Government is deeply alarmed by the recent spike in pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests
From 30 June to 6 July, a tragic 23 people lost their lives in 23 separate crashes on Western Cape roads
These include: . 15 pedestrians; . four drivers; . three passengers and . one motorcyclist
"These figures serve as a sobering reminder that reckless behaviour on our roads continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for our most vulnerable road users The loss of lives on our roads is avoidable and requires collective action Too many innocent lives are impacted and altered by the poor judgment and decisions of road users,” said provincial minister of mobility, Isaac Sileku
“Most alarming is the 57 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a week marked by heavy rain across the province Driving while under the influence, no matter how small the amount, will not be tolerated Drivers are urged to prioritise safety at all times,” added Sileku
WINTERSEASON
The winter season brings added
challenges for all road users
Shorter days, poor visibility, wet roads, and adverse weather conditions increase the risk of incidents, especially for pedestrians
Driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of road crashes and fatalities If you plan to drink:
. Arrange for a sober driver, taxi, or e-hailing service
. Never let a friend drive under the influence
. Be part of the solution, report reckless drivers when it is safe to do so
Pedestrians are urged to take personal responsibility when heading out:
. Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in poor light conditions
. Cross only at designated crossings or intersections where drivers expect to see pedestrians
. Avoid distractions such as cellphones and headphones when walking near or across roads
. Do not walk under the influence of alcohol
. Stay alert, always assume drivers cannot see you
To improve safety and visibility on our roads, the Western Cape’s Provincial Traffic Services conducted 213 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the province during the past week
Over 27 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, resulting in just over 4 000 fines issued for various traffic violations
A total of 78 arrests were made for the following offences:
. 57 driving under the influence of alcohol;
. four reckless and negligent driving; . one speed-related arrest; . three overloaded goods vehicles; . 11 possession of fraudulent documentation and . two failure to furnish information
BERESPONSIBLE
The Western Cape Government continues to urge all road users to act responsibly, especially during adverse weather conditions
“Pedestrians remain our most vulnerable road users, and the numbers recorded this weekend are a stark reminder We all have a role to play in protecting lives on our roads, let’s drive, walk, and act with care,” concluded Sileku
ADMIN CLERK / SALES EXECUTIVE CASHIER REQUIRED FOR PPE SAFETY COMPANY IN PAARDEN EILAND,
Hereby an urgent appeal for the following persons or family of:
* Linda Jantjies, last known to be in Kraaifontein
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