TygerBurger | Goodwood | E-Edition 17 September 2025
‘No-mow’ to let fynbos flourish
MyCiTi officially the ‘smart’ way to travel: Some 150 MyCiTi bus drivers are undergoing the City’s Smart Driver training to improve driving behaviour, save on fuel, lower carbon emissions, cut on maintenance costs, reduce risk and, above all, increase passenger safety Pictured with Mayco member for Urban Mobility Cllr Rob Quintas (left) and Deputy Mayor Ald Eddie Andrews (right) are drivers Michael Petersen, Philasande Mvuli and Jabu Lawrence Nkala, proudly displaying their certificates Another 400 MyCiTi drivers will complete the programme over the next two years The City introduced the Smart Driver training for all its fleet drivers in 2013
3 Homeownership a reality for more residents
4 Stopping river waste in its tracks
4 Blomvlei repairs in final stretch
Clinic closed no more: Residents of Elsies River and surrounds again have access to the Leonsdale satellite clinic The facility reopened in early August, having closed back in 2021 for renovations, including an overhaul of electricity infrastructure and roof repairs The completion of the electrical work was delayed, as the facility is located in an Eskom supply area The clinic is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 08:30 until 15:30 The services on offer are child health, reproductive health, screening for HIV, TB and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), and nutritional therapy
New garden bodes well for CY’s future
The revitalisation of Bellville is gathering pace with the recent opening of the Sanlam Urban Garden on the corner of Bill Bezuidenhout and Strand streets The garden – a collaboration between Sanlam, the City and the Greater Tygerberg Partnership – is well aligned with the better bellville together initiative, which promotes placemaking to rejuvenate this important urban node.
Not airy-fairy stuff
City needs help containing the creep
Recreation and Parks is actively managing ivy infestations in public spaces. Yet community awareness and action remain critical to control this invasive creeper across town.
English ivy (Hedera spp ) is a flowering species from the Araliaceae family and is native to Europe It was originally introduced to South Africa as a groundcover and ornamental climber, but in Cape Town, its rapid spread has become a growing concern in both public and private spaces The Hedera canariensis and Hedera helix are particularly problematic.
Let’s cut it down to size
The ivy is listed as a category 3 invasive species under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 and must be managed accordingly In sensitive or riparian areas its status escalates to category 1b, requiring control If left unmanaged, ivy blocks a tree’s sunlight and causes branch dieback The added weight that the creeper adds to the distressed tree often results in collapse and also increases the risk of wind damage in open areas. The plant outcompetes and displaces local vegetation which damages our biodiversity
Creeping up on us: The City is calling on residents to help it control and contain Hedera spp , commonly known as ‘ivy’ or ‘English ivy’ The creeping, climbing invasive plant poses a serious threat to the local environment
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Inwoners van die Elsiesrivier-omgewing het weer toegang tot die Leonsdale-satellietkliniek, wat in Augustus heropen het. Die kliniek is op Dinsdae en Woensdae van 08:30 tot 15:30 oop en lewer ’n verskeidenheid gesondheidsdienste vir kinders en volwassenes.
Die vernuwing van Bellville is nou goed aan die gang met die onlangse opening van die Sanlam-stadstuin op die hoek van Bill Bezuidenhout- en Strandstraat. Die tuin strook met die inisiatief better bellville. together., wat plekskepping bevorder om nuwe lewe in hierdie belangrike stadsnodus te blaas.
Inwoners se hulp word benodig om Hedera spp , wat ook as ‘klimop’ of ivy bekend is, onder beheer te bring. Dié kruip- en rankplant is ’n indringerspesie wat ’n ernstige bedreiging vir die plaaslike omgewing inhou.
Sowat 150 MyCiTi-busbestuurders ontvang tans Smart Driver-opleiding. Dié kursus van die Stad verbeter bestuurders se gedrag agter die stuur, help verlaag brandstofverbruik, koolstofvrystellings, instandhoudingskoste en risiko, en verbeter veiligheid vir passasiers.
If you have ivy in your garden, use what is left of the cooler months – ivy’s dormant phase – as a strategic opportunity to control or remove it safely following the steps below:
• Manually pull out the stems and roots. The stems can be removed from the ground of a standing tree Upper vines will die if they are not rooted, so they can be left to rot
• Follow up regularly to remove any new growth
• Dispose of the cuttings responsibly Do not dump trimmings in natural areas, as the plant may re-root and spread.
• Either dry the vine clippings on a plastic or canvas sheet or a paved surface, and then shred, or solarise in black trash bags until the vines are no longer viable.
* Report ivy overgrowth in public spaces by logging a service request via the City’s C3 system. Alternatively, log sightings on the iNaturalist app and website to help the City track infestations.
The City uses placemaking as a vehicle to stimulate jobs, investment and enterprise development across town Research shows that green spaces promote community connections and neighbourhood satisfaction And when people feel connected to one another and a place, they stay longer, spend more, and support local enterprises
In Bellville, the aim is to restore the area into a thriving, mixed-use district. Working in partnership with the community, the City hopes to build momentum block by block, space by space, with interventions that breathe life back into neglected corners of this part of town.
The reveal of the Sanlam Urban Garden in Bellville was another important step to refresh and revitalise this key urban node of the Mother City
No mow, let them grow
To give Cape Town’s spring flowers and fynbos a chance to grow bloom and seed, the City will again be following a ‘no-mow’ approach at selected public open spaces, greenbelts, road verges and parks from July to November The affected areas will be marked with temporary signage to inform residents of the adjustment to the mowing schedule and encourage respect for these special natural spaces
Many of the earmarked no-mow areas contain remnants of critically endangered vegetation and pockets of high biodiversity, and often serve as corridors that connect larger biodiversity hotspots such as conservation areas, nature reserves and national parks.
Nominate a no-mow area
Residents can help support Cape Town’s unique biodiversity by nominating local parks or green spaces to be included in future nomow areas. Send your suggestions to RP.Enquiries@capetown.gov.za
* To view the full list of no-mow locations across the metro, go to https://bit ly/41Bq61M Areas not on the list will be mowed as per the normal annual schedule
‘Mowratorium’ on cutting: The City will be halting mowing at selected public parks and open spaces until November so that the Mother City’s endemic and indigenous flowers and fynbos can flourish
Building hope, breaking down barriers as social housing pipeline rolls out
One of this administration’s most important priorities is to break down the unjust spatial legacy of our country’s past – to make our city fairer and more accessible, and to give more Capetonians a better chance at building a life of dignity and prosperity
When people live in difficult circumstances, far from economic opportunities and reliable transport, their options in life effectively shrink
To build Cape Town into a city of hope for all who live here we must put far more Capetonians within reach of those opportunities, and break down the barriers that keep them locked out
That is why our pledge to speed up the delivery of more affordable housing across town is so important
At our Council meeting in August, we took another big step forward on this mission when we handed over one of the best-located parcels of land in the city centre – the ‘Fruit & Veg’ site at the top of Roeland Street – to our private-sector developer partner for a mixed-use development that will include 237 social housing units
These units are subsidised rental flats aimed at those with a monthly
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
household income of less than R22 000
We now have around 12 000 such units at various stages of development in our social housing pipeline, of which 4 000 are in inner-city areas such as Woodstock, Salt River and Maitland This offers tenants easy access to services, opportunities and amenities
Tenants of the ‘Fruit & Veg’ development specifically – so called for the Food Lover s Market store, formerly known as Fruit & Veg City, located there – will have the entire city centre on their doorstep, with MyCiTi bus stops just a block away There are
schools nearby, and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology is just a short stroll away This is the kind of address that can instantly change people’s lives
This model where we partner with the private sector holds the key to unlocking affordable housing for thousands more families. Developers who bid on these discounted properties have to deliver a minimum number of social housing units as part of their mixed-use development And should they fail to meet this threshold, ownership of the property would revert to the City
Our friends at Province, too, have three exciting inner-city projects in their social housing pipeline We will continue to play an enabling role to support these provincial projects, as well as to contribute financially where we can
Project by project, we are chipping away at the massive demand for affordable housing in the metro, and giving more Cape Town families the chance to reimagine their future and restart their dreams.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Cape Town Mayor
Western Cape dam levels slightly lower than this time last year
The dam levels for Cape Town are sitting at 92 4% The City is aiming for an overall usage target of 650 million litres per day – which means Capetonians should still try to use less than 105 litres per person per day
Protect our water resources by following water-wise guidelines. Residents and businesses are reminded that the permanent regulations contained in the City’s Water By-law still apply across Cape Town, regardless of the
restriction level
Municipal water may be used in gardens only before 09:00 or after 18:00, but never to hose down paved areas • Visit www capetown gov za/thinkwater or www capetown gov za/waterregulations to access the regulations
Once-off write-off a chance to reset
The 2025/26 budget includes the write-off of some R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries. By having their old debts written off, beneficiaries undertake to pay their dues going forward If not, write-offs are reversed
Write-offs apply to qualifying owners of residential properties valued between R450 000 and R7,5 million Other potential beneficiaries are those in zero-value indigent properties, income-based indigent customers, and residents who receive pension and social grants.
Some non-profit, public-benefit and social institutions may also meet the requirements.
The goodwill shown through debt write-offs is proven to foster a stronger payment culture. As a result, the City has been able to maintain an annual collection ratio of above 95% during tough economic times As at 30 June 2025, the collection ratio was 97,83%.
Support doesn’t stop there Aside from the debt write-off initiative, the City also still offers extensive rates and services relief to pensioners and those relying on social grants and indigent support
* To find out more about the debt write-off drive, visit your nearest walk-in centre, or email payment.arrangements@capetown.gov.za. For more on other relief options, email rates rebate@capetown gov za or indigent relief@capetown gov za Alternatively, dial 0860 103 089 for info on all City assistance
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Een van die administrasie se belangrikste prioriteite is om die onbillike ruimtelike nalatenskap van ons land se verlede reg te stel Dít is waarom die Stad se belofte om die voorsiening van bekostigbare behuising te bespoedig so belangrik is Vir dié doel is een van die bes geleë stukke Stadsgrond in die middestad – die ‘Fruit & Veg’-terrein in Roelandstraat – onlangs aan ’n privaatsektorvennoot oorhandig om ’n gemengdegebruikontwikkeling te bou wat 237 sosiale behuisingseenhede sal insluit
Om die stad se lenteblomme en fynbos n kans te gee om te groei, te blom en saad te skiet, staak die Stad weer van Julie tot November
grassnyaktiwiteite in sekere openbare oop ruimtes, groenstroke, parke en op party padrande Die 1 661 verkeersligkruisings in Kaapstad verbeter veiligheid vir voetgangers en motoriste en laat die verkeer aanhou vloei Stukkende verkeersligte kan chaos veroorsaak op ons besige paaie en reistye drasties verleng As jy op enige stukkende of swak gesinchroniseerde ligte afkom, meld dit so gou moontlik aan Die begroting vir 2025/26 maak voorsiening vir die afskrywing van sowat R2,2 miljard se ou skuld vir kwalifiserende begunstigdes Met die afskrywing onderneem begunstigdes om voortaan hulle skuld te betaal Indien nie word afskrywings omgekeer
. Die Tygerbergse tuin- en Blommeklub kom by die NG kerk Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) van 09:30 vir 10:00 byeen. Die sprekers is Tracey Cole (Village Garden) oor "Edible herb gardens and designs" en Diana de Vos en Francoise Schaaf oor "Iets uit niets - blomhouers" Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
SATURDAY20SEPTEMBER
. The annual #IAMABLE Fun Run hosted by Alta du Toit School and Job-Abled NPC is back. The event raises funds and awareness for people living with disabilities. Participants can choose between 2,5km and 5km routes, either in person or virtually Tickets cost R100 and include a race number, goodie bag, and entry into lucky draws with prizes like getaways and gift vouchers. Race entries for learners can also be sponsored at R100 each. Race tickets are available via Entry Ninja. Contact Simone Nel via email on gm@ jobabled co.za with sponsorship or other enquiries. . Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Friends of Bracken Nature Reserve with a day filled with fun activities music entertainment food stalls and nature appreciation. Highlights include a 5km fun run starting at 08:00 at R40 for adults and R20 for children. Register on Quicket Visitors can enjoy guided walks, a talk on the history of the Bracken's signal cannon and a cannon firing at 12:00 The best spring outfit on the day wins the chance to fire a cannon. Festival entry is free
SONDAG21SEPTEMBER
. Die NG kerk Bellville Riebeeck hou om 09:30 'n kleur- en klankvolle Erfenisdiens gelei deur ds. Martin Steyn met die titel "Nie net monumente nie". Pragtige kleurskyfies, heerlike samesang en 'n uitvoering deur 'n kerkkoor onder leiding van Gloudina Roux, wat drie nuwe geestelike liedere sing, is op die program. Almal is welkom. Die diens word direk op YouTube uitgesaai en is later op Facebook beskikbaar
TUESDAY23SEPTEMBER
. 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, Prof Sebastian van As, will present a lecture titled: "The Origin of the World according to Ancient Egyptians". 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 please call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
WOENSDAG24SEPTEMBER
. ’n Begeleide toer word op Erfenisdag deur die Durbanville-Erfenisvereniging by die Afrikaanse Taalmonument aangebied. Dit begin om 11:00 Vriende en familie is welkom. Stuur ‘n e-pos na durbanvilleheritage@gmail.com met navrae of vir meer inligting Bevestig bywoning teen Maandag 15 September by https://forms.gle/w7zaasiFjksY1JP76
. Die NG kerk Panorama hou 'n braaidag en pretloop Die pretloop is perfek vir vinnige drawwers en gemaklike stappers. Boereworsrolle, koffie en ´n lekker kuier wag daarna op besoekers. Belangstellendes word aangemoedig om hul familie, vriende en selfs hul troeteldiere saam te bring. Kaartjies is by die kerkwinkel beskikbaar Besoek http://shop.parow-panorama.co za of skakel 021 930 3100 Stuur ‘n e-pos na kantoor@ parow-panorama.co.za met navrae
. Join the Durbanville Heritage Society for a guided tour at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Heritage Day, 24 September at 11:00 RSVP via this link: https://docs.google com/forms/d/1jF1fED4Y2JQfg2HxyxB66mb1-xibMSJ7YwqYzj4twPM/edit
SUNDAY28SEPTEMBER
. The Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing –together a concert collaboration with CwmBach Male Choir, a Welsh male voice choir touring South Africa for the first time since 1997 Their tour starts in Cape Town and the concert will be presented in the Nassau Auditorium of Groote Schuur High School, 77 Palmyra Road, Newlands. Tickets are available from Quicket at R150 each.
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. Die Bellville Senior Sentrum/Chrismar Villas hou van 09:00 tot 11:00 hul jaarlikse tradisionele basaar by Jessiestraat 25, Chrismar in Bellville Al die tradisionele lekkernye soos pannekoek, basaarpoeding, jaffels, vetkoek, hamburgers, boereworsrolle, pampoenkoekies en roosterkoeke sal daar wees, asook die heerlikste tuisgebakte lekkernye Winskopies en verrassings wag by die plaas-, wit olifant- en handwerktafel en vir die boekwurms is daar 'n boeketafel. Geniet 'n versnapering in die kafeteria. Chrismar Villas se eie orkes sal musiek maak. Koskaartjies kan op die dag gekoop word of voor die tyd gedurende kantoorure (Maandag tot Vrydag van 08:00 tot 12:00) of by 021 910 1250 Kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar
TfimShe Western Cape Provincial Safety Council convened on Wednesday 10 September to strengthen its approach to fighting crime and improving community safety across the province
The meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde, brought together a range of stakeholders including the police, municipalities, and academic institutions
The council provides strategic oversight of crime prevention efforts and promotes evidence-based decisions and innovation to address safety challenges
Opening the meeting, Winde acknowledged the ongoing struggle residents face due to high crime rates
“Our residents are feeling the impact of high crime levels more than ever before We must build stronger partnerships with a joint approach to addressing this issue,” he said
SAFETYPLAN
Winde praised the City of Cape Town for recently deploying 700 new metro police officers – the largest investment in personnel in a decade This includes a dedicated neighbourhood deployment for each ward in the city
The council also reviewed progress on the Western Cape Safety Plan, highlighting key focus areas:
Ongoing stakeholder consultation; Strengthening community safety forums; Pushing for greater devolution of policing powers; Addressing police underresourcing in the province; and directing more resources to high-crime areas
Council members agreed that faster implementation of the Safer Cities Cooperation Agreement – signed by the Western Cape Government, national government, the police, and the City of Cape Town – is essential
While some crime categories show modest improvements, Winde noted that many communities, especially those affected by gangsterism, are yet to feel any real difference
“There is a need to intensify crimefighting efforts, but we must also focus on preventing violence,” he added
TACKLINGVIOLENCEANDGANGSTERISM
Following the Safety Council meeting, Winde hosted a digicon discussing violence prevention strategies such as the Violence Prevention Unit (VPU), managed by the provincial Department of Health and Wellness
The VPU uses data from healthcare facilities to develop targeted interventions addressing the root causes of violence in communities
The digicon also featured a discussion on the provincial government's latest Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) report for 2025'26 This legislated report aims to shape policing strategies and guide the allocation of resources
The province continues to face chronic underfunding despite high crime levels
Recommendation: Allocate funding based on crime severity and community needs
. Human Resources: Police staffing has declined, even as the population grows In some hotspots, officer-to-resident ratios reach 1:962
Recommendation: Fill vacancies, revise recruitment and training models
. Infrastructure and Equipment: Several police stations are in poor condition and face shortages in vehicles Recommendation: Upgrade facilities, decentralise servicing and modernise technology
Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, noted that despite these challenges, the police in the Western Cape have recognised the value of the PNP report and is using its recommendations to improve service delivery and strategic interventions
ORGANISEDCRIME
The Premier’s special guest at the digicon was Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime –the world’s largest organised crime think tank With one of its 14 global observatories based in Cape Town, the organisation is well-acquainted with local challenges
“It is not only the Western Cape that is affected by organised crime and gangsterism This is a huge challenge globally,” said Shaw
“We need a strategic, joined-up response We need to work together to bring together all the resources we can in a coordinated way " He outlined six recommendations for fighting organised crime:
. Ensure strong political will;
. Develop a clear and unified strategy;
. Disrupt criminal financial networks, including through the South African Revenue Service;
. Address resourcing gaps;
. Prioritise the removal of illegal firearms; and . Build community resilience to reduce the influence of gangs Winde concluded, “Ultimately, we must prevent violence by building a safer society from the ground up ” . Visit https://youtu.be/SKxfLk72_S0 to watch a recording of the digicon
Premier Alan Winde,Anroux Marais (provincial minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety) and Mark Shaw (executive director,Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime).
Pet sterilisation partnership continues
In July, the City funded another pet sterilisation drive in partnership with the Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF), this time in Ravensmead Elsies River and Bellville South
Aimed at advancing animal and community health, the partnership with CAWF started in 2013, when 1 800 pets were sterilised in Dunoon and Brown’s Farm Since then, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million Areas that have benefited include Khayelitsha, Wesbank, Atlantis, Wallacedene, Tafelsig, the Deep South, Macassar and Eerste River
Participating organisations are the Animal Rescue Organisation, Animal Anti-Cruelty League, Animal Welfare Society of South Africa the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Envirovet and Vetsol. Collectively, they will sterilise a total of 1 500 domestic pets between August and December this year
Happy pets, happy people
The objectives of the partnership are to prevent unwanted litters, minimise animal cruelty and abuse, encourage responsible pet care, and raise general standards of animal health and husbandry, thereby improving the health and welfare of communities
Deed drive speeds past halfway mark
In the past six months, the City has issued a record-breaking 1 048 title deeds as part of its renewed strategy to ensure that residents who are owed a title deed to a City unit receive it as soon as possible. This brings the total number of deeds delivered since the launch of the new strategy to over 6 500, with less than 5 000 to go This excellent progress is thanks to the City’s integrated deed verification, processing and delivery system, which has enabled targeted outreach, including door-to-door visits to speed up the handover process.
Due for a deed?
If you are a qualifying beneficiary in an older City housing complex and you haven’t received your title deed, please contact the City Over the next few months, the City’s Human Settlements bus will also be visiting areas across the metro Do make use of this opportunity to enquire about your deed.
Capetonians, keep ’em peeled, please!
Smash-and-grabs are on the increase. While the City is deploying more resources to patrol hotspots, residents are also urged to remain vigilant.
In 2024/25, the Metro Police’s security camera network detected 215 smashand-grabs The corridor between Bonteheuwel and Langa remains the biggest hotspot However, increases have also been seen in areas such as Leonsdale, Beaconvale, the Cape Town Foreshore, Elsies River Industria, Epping Industria, Milnerton and Philippi
When you sit back, they strike
Most of the smash-and-grabs occurred in the late afternoon and early evening, and the frequency of incidents increased over weekends This may be because motorists are less vigilant after a long day at work or while relaxing on a weekend making them vulnerable to these opportunistic criminals Of course, having valuables in plain sight in vehicles, such as shopping bags on backseats, increases the odds of being robbed
As the City’s surveillance network only detects incidents within the camera footprint, and not all incidents are
Forewarned is forearmed: Metro Police officers conducting an awareness drive at a smash-and-grab hotspot to alert motorists to the risk and advise them on steps to protect themselves
reported to SAPS, it is nearly impossible to determine the full extent of the problem However, hotspot areas with camera coverage are monitored for suspicious persons, and resources are dispatched wherever possible Static patrols are also conducted in areas that are particularly problematic
Upping resources to deter robbers Moreover, dedicated daily patrols by
City to sound out public on Bellville land release
In the first half of 2026, the City will embark on a public participation process regarding the release of a portion of municipal land in Bellville for mixed-use development.
The site (circled in yellow on the aerial image below) is a 2,2 ha portion of erf 13601 in Stikland The City is proposing that it be used for the development of a long-distance bus terminus along with supporting mixeduse commercial and retail facilities Having mixed-use development alongside the terminus could be a great opportunity to support local businesses, improve transport linkages, and shape the future of the greater Bellville area.
Talks will be inclusive
Stakeholder engagement will include the informal vehicle traders currently operating on the site, whom Council has temporarily allowed to trade there. The City will undertake an audit to determine the extent of informal trading on the site as per the original resolution, and will ensure that everyone is included in the process
The proposal forms part of the City’s consolidated land release programme. Through this programme, the administration is actively pursuing better use of public land, both for the benefit of residents and to support the priorities of the Integrated Development Plan
Metro Police and Traffic Services’ Highway Patrol Unit boost freeway safety on the N2, N7, R300 and N1, with additional deployments planned on the N2 and surrounds this financial year The deployment footprint on the N2 extends from Nelson Mandela Boulevard up to Sir Lowry’s Pass, including Baden Powell Drive, Borcherds Quarry Road and the Airport Approach Road
Pointers not to fall prey
Reduce the risk of a smash-andgrab by:
• keeping valuables out of sight –lock them in the boot or store them underneath the car seat;
• locking all doors and closing windows;
• being cautious, vigilant and aware of your surroundings; and
• being wary of people loitering at traffic lights or intersections, including those attempting to hand you pamphlets or sell goods, as not all are legitimate vendors.
* Report suspicious persons loitering at busy intersections Call the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700
* For information, or to update your details on the Housing Needs Register, phone 021 444 0333, email housing db@capetown gov za, or enter ‘Housing Needs Register’ in the search box on www.capetown.gov.za.
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Die Stad en die Kaapse Dierewelsynsforum het in Julie nóg ’n sterilisasieveldtog vir troeteldiere in Ravensmead, Elsiesrivier en Bellville-Suid aangebied.
Altesaam 215 grypaanvalle is in 2024/25 op die metropolisie se sekuriteitskameras vasgelê. Die korridor tussen Bonteheuwel en Langa bly die grootste brandpunt, hoewel grypaanvalle deur die hele stad toeneem.
Die Stad het die afgelope ses maande ’n rekordgetal van 1 048 titelaktes uitgereik as deel van ’n hernude strategie om te sorg dat inwoners aan wie titelaktes vir hulle Stadseenhede verskuldig is dit ontvang Daar is nou reeds meer as 6 500 titelaktes oorhandig, en minder as 5 000 bly oor
Ready for release: The public will be consulted on a proposal to release this portion of City-owned Stikland land for the development of a long-distance bus terminus and associated mixed-use development
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’n Proses van openbare deelname oor die vrystelling van ’n stuk munisipale grond in Bellville vir gemengdegebruikontwikkeling sal in die eerste helfte van 2026 plaasvind Verskeie inwoners het die afgelope tyd sleutels vir nuwe behuising of titelaktes vir hulle bestaande Stadseenhede ontvang. Dít sluit in inwoners van Valhalla Park en Bishop Lavis, sowel as begunstigdes van die Bonteheuwel-tussenbehuisingsprojek en die Belhar-Pentech-projek, waar onregmatige besetters groot vertragings veroorsaak het
The Ruyterwacht facility of the Community Health Center, in partnership with several community stakeholders, hosted a successful substance abuse awareness event on Tuesday 9 September in response to requests from local residents The initiative brought together organisations including TB HIV Care, Destiny Helpers, AFM, department of health, Ruycas, health committee, the police, Crime Watch, and the department of social development
According to Rejean Povie, deputy chair of the Health Committee of Elsies River, the event was met with strong support from the community
“The event went very well overall We had a strong turnout from both young people and adults,” said Povie
One of the most moving moments came when a parent of a former substance user shared her personal story
“She spoke about the devastating effect drugs had on her family and admitted that at one stage she nearly took her own life Her courage and honesty touched everyone in the audience and reminded us why these events matter Another highlight was seeing families attend together – it shows that change and awareness truly begin at home,” Povie added
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Hassan said the Ward councillor
Cecile advised him to complete a form to escalate the matter to the City This was done in mid-May, and residents were later informed that the City would be requesting a High Court interdict to stop the building
“We were told a few months later that the plans were approved and that building could continue,” said Hassan
Residents claim that no official building inspector was allowed onto the property to sign off any part of the process
“The foundation was laid on a Friday, and by the very next day the walls were going up We doubt that the sewage was upgraded at any point Parking in the road is already a concern when someone has a function it will be even more of a concern with eight families or couples living in these flats,” Hassan said Email trails and WhatsApp conversations between residents and various City officials show ongoing attempts to monitor and challenge the development
The City has since confirmed that it took the matter to court “Yes, we are aware of this matter The City obtained a High Court interdict, interdicting the owners from conducting any further unlawful
Suksesvolle jaarlikse basaar by Protea-tehuis ‘n viering
“Ons is verheug om ons opregte terugvoer te deel oor die jaarlikse basaar van die Protea-tehuis, wat op Saterdag 6 September plaasgevind het Hierdie spesiale geleentheid was méér as net ’n fondsinsameling – dit was ’n lewendige viering van gemeenskapsgees en deernis, wat die inwoners, hul gesinne, die breër Goodwood-gemeenskap en plaaslike organisasies byeen gebring het in ’n wonderlike vertoning van eenheid,” sê Natasha Olivier, bestuurder by die Proteatehuis
het Dit was ’n vreugde om sulke ongebreidelde geluk te aanskou – ’n kragtige herinnering aan die waarde van saamwees en viering,” meen Olivier “Ons veiling het aansienlike aandag getrek en was baie suksesvol Ons waardeer al die deelnemers wat nou die trotse eienaars is van pragtige meubelstukke en gesogte versamelitems ”
RUYTERWACHT UNITES AGAINST DRUGS
AWARENESSVITAL
Povie explained that awareness campaigns like this are vital for Ruyterwacht, Elsies River and surrounding communities, where substance abuse remains a pressing challenge
“Drugs continue to fuel crime, unemployment, school dropouts, family breakdowns and mental health issues in our community Campaigns like this provide education, resources and hope They help break the silence, reduce stigma, and show people that they are not alone in these struggles,” she said
The key message from the day was that recovery and prevention are possible when communities unite
“We wanted residents to feel empowered, informed and motivated to take small but meaningful steps – whether it’s supporting someone who is struggling, guiding young people, or making healthier choices themselves Importantly, we also reminded everyone of the resources available in the community,” Povie noted
By creating space for dialogue and offering access to information, the event not only raised awareness but also built resilience and hope “Events like this strengthen communities,” said Povie
building work and/or occupying the property unless and until an occupancy certificate has been issued,” said the deputy mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews
INTERDICT
Following the interdict, the owners submitted building plans which were approved on 27 August According to Andrews, the plans were found to be compliant with zoning regulations, including building lines, height, and coverage
When asked if any part of the construction process had been signed off, the City confirmed that no inspections were carried out Instead, the owner was requested to provide a structural engineer’s certificate
On whether construction can be carried out directly onto boundary walls without neighbours’ consent, Andrews said: “The building plan was found to be zoning compliant, hence approved in accordance with zoning and associated development rules ”
Despite these assurances, residents remain concerned about the impact of the new flats on parking, infrastructure, and the integrity of the building itself
“Van die begin af was ons doel om almal aktief by die lewe van die tehuis te betrek en verhoudings te bevorder wat generasies en agtergronde oorbrug Ons is baie dankbaar vir die oorweldigende ondersteuning wat uit alle oorde ontvang is Geldelike bydraes, asook skenkings van blomme, vars groente, tuisgebakte koeke en koekies, lekkers, pannekoeke, die immergewilde basaarpoedings en soveel meer, het ’n wêreld van verskil gemaak Die diversiteit en oorvloed van geskenke was werklik verstommend en het die geleentheid omgeskep in ’n fees vir die sintuie Dit is ‘n bewys van die vriendelikheid wat ons gemeenskap definieer,” vertel Olivier “Die atmosfeer deur die dag was niks minder as elektries nie Die binnehof het weergalm van gelag en musiek wat die lug gevul het, terwyl ’n lewendige orkes spontane dans en entoesiastiese sang onder inwoners en gesinne geïnspireer
Marcel Roux,Mnr.Suid-Afrika,en
LeeAnne Pieterse, ‘n gr 6-leerder van Paarl Gimnasium
The Ruyterwacht facility,along with community stakeholders,organised a substance abuse awareness event on Tuesday 9 September
Power for Tower 37 families
The 46 families who had been relocated from the Eskom National Transmission Company (NTCSA) Tower 37 site in Langa to a safer site in the same area received grid power in mid-August. The switch-on brings safe and reliable electricity to the households living on the emergency relocation site In May the City had to intervene to protect the residents living under the NTCSA pylon, which had become severely unstable due to damage and vandalism In a massive operation, they were moved to safety After the successful relocation, NTCSA formally took over the Tower 37 site to carry out repairs and maintenance on the infrastructure
we’ve got light: Nkosinathi Bakubaku was one of the beneficiaries of the City’s recent switch-on of grid power for the families who had been relocated from the perilous Eskom Tower 37 site in Langa
Limits of the law
In terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, the City may not use public money to enhance private property This means that only those backyarders and informal settlement dwellers residing on City-owned property can be assisted with electrification and other projects, and also only where site conditions allow
KORTLIKS
Trash traps help fight river pollution
Waste interceptors are proving to be an affordable, adaptable and effective solution to trap river litter, stopping it from reaching the ocean.
To help gather and remove waste from Cape Town’s waterbodies, the City has invested R3 million in the installation of 20 waste interceptors in polluted rivers and waterways across town
In Area Central, interceptors are located in the Bonteheuwel canal along the N2; the Spoordam pond in Railway Road; the Vygekraal river at the intersection of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Klipfontein Road; and the Jakkalsvlei canal in Langa
So simple, it’s genius!
Waste interceptors are simple yet effective systems designed to trap floating litter and debris before it enters larger waterbodies or reaches the ocean. They offer an affordable and adaptable solution for litter reduction, tailored to hold specific volumes
of typical types of waste found at each location. All interceptors are maintained regularly according to a routine schedule. Cleaning takes place at least twice per week, and before and after rainfall events.
* The interceptors are already having a remarkable impact on the environment so please help the City safeguard these systems Report any tampering or vandalism Dial 107 from a landline, 021 480 7700 from a cellphone, or log it online at www capetown gov za/ servicerequests
Good catch: The newly installed waste interceptors are proving to do the trick, trapping trash in some of Cape Town’s most polluted waterways This one located in the Soet river yielded a catch of 600 bags of litter
Post-collapse repairs on Blomvle
Following the 2024 collapse of a section of the Blomvlei canal wall in Belgravia, the City got to work on structural repairs The R2,7 million project is now in its final stages Built several decades ago, the concrete structure of the canal had deteriorated over time and could no longer withstand intense winter weather Before the damaged sections of the canal wall and concrete floor could be demolished, the affected area first had to be cleared and grubbed, and water diverted from the work zone Teams then proceeded with excavations along the canal structure, installed subsoil drainage systems, and finally reconstructed the reinforced concrete wall
Crucial corridor
The canal is an important urban drainage corridor in Cape Town s Salt river catchment It starts in Hanover Park and flows through
Die 46 gesinne wat van Eskom se Toring 37-terrein in Langa na ’n veiliger terrein in dieselfde gebied verskuif moes word, het in mid-Augustus kragaansluitings ontvang. Dit verseker nou veilige en betroubare elektrisiteit vir die huishoudings wat op die noodverskuiwingsterrein woon. Kragtens die Wet op Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur mag die Stad nie openbare geld gebruik om privaat eiendom te verbeter nie. Daarom kan die munisipaliteit slegs agterplaasbewoners en inwoners van informele nedersettings op Stadseiendom met elektrifisering bystaan.
Om vullis uit Kaapstad se watermassas te help verwyder, het die Stad R3 miljoen bestee aan die installering van 20 afvalonderskeppers in besoedelde riviere en waterlope.
Penlyn Estate, Rylands, Athlone and Bridgetown before joining the Vygieskraal river Finally, it drains into the Black river, which ultimately flows
Building back better: City teams are in the home stretch of the structural rehabilitation of a section of the Blomvlei canal wall in Belgravia
Nadat n deel van die muur by die Blomvleikanaal in Belgravia in 2024 in duie gestort het, het die Stad aan die werk gespring met strukturele herstelwerk Die projek van R2,7 miljoen is nou byna klaar Die betonstruktuur van die kanaal is etlike dekades gelede gebou en verswakking oor die jare het dit laat meegee
Die Stad se biblioteek en inligtingsdienste het in die wintervakansie weer ’n boetevrye week aangebied, veral met die oog op biblioteekgebruikers onder 17-jarige ouderdom Jong lesers het byna 11 000 items ter waarde van meer as R1,3 miljoen teruggebring Dít sluit in agterstallige boeke, strokiesverhale, oudioboeke, tydskrifte, DVD’s en CD’s.
Fine Free Week delivers ‘great returns’: During Library and Information Services’ Fine Free Week in July, hosted in the school holidays to target City library patrons below the age of 17, young readers returned nearly 11 000 items worth more than R1,3 million These included overdue books, comics, audiobooks, magazines, DVDs and CDs For details on how to join a City library, enter ‘City library membership’ in the search box on www capetown gov za, or visit your nearest library Once registered, you’ll be able to check out your first batch of books the very same day
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Legendesmuseum het ’n geskiedkundige mylpaal bereik toe die wêreldbekende gospelsangeres Cece Winans as die heel eerste internasionale ikoon in die museum se permanente versameling opgeneem is.
Winans (60) is verlede maand in Kaapstad met die Internasionale Legendetoekenning vir 2025 vereer vir haar uitsonderlike bydrae tot gospelmusiek in Suid-Afrika en wêreldwyd Die toekenning is net ’n uur voor haar uitverkoopte vertoning by Sun International se Grand Arena aan haar oorhandig deur die museum se kurator, Shaun Mynhardt, en dr Clyde Kotze van die Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
Die aand, wat 5 000 aanhangers gelok het, was deel van haar “More than this”wêreldtoer Albei vertonings in Kaapstad was uitverkoop Winans het die toekenning met dankbaarheid ontvang en gesê: “Thank you South Africa and everyone at the South African Legends Museum for this wonderful honour To God be the Glory After 45 years in the music industry it is a great honour to see how South Africa has embraced me There is a special shelf in my study for this SA Legends Award We will stay in touch ”
HAAR NAAM IS VEREWIG IN DIE MUSEUM AS DIE EERSTE INTERNASIONALE IKOON
Volgens Mynhardt beklemtoon haar opname die museum se missie om die nalatenskap van kunstenaars te vier:
“Cece Winans is meer as net ’n sangeres; sy is ’n simbool van hoop, geloof en uitnemendheid Dit is vir ons ’n groot eer om haar nalatenskap in ons museum vir toekomstige geslagte te bewaar ”
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Legendesmuseum, bekend as Die Huis van Legendes, is op 19 Augustus 2019 as ’n private inisiatief begin – sonder staats- of korporatiewe finansiering Mynhardt en sy span het oor vyf jaar heen landwyd gereis om kunstenaars en akteurs te besoek en kosbare memorabilia te versamel Op 26 Januarie 2020 het die museum sy deure vir die eerste keer vir die publiek oopgemaak
Teen Januarie 2026 sal die museum ’n permanente tuiste in Bloubergstrand hê, waar ’n gala-inhuldigingsgeleentheid beplan word om groot Kaapse legendes, onder wie bekende akteurs, aanbieders en sangers, te vereer Met meer as 50 000 volgelinge op sy Facebook-blad deel die museum gereeld nuus, verjaardae en
“Ons Onthou”-plasings van kunstenaars Mynhardt word deur die media beskou as ’n betroubare bron wanneer daar oor die heengaan van bekende figure berig word
’NLEWENDENALATENSKAP
Met 17 Grammy-toekennings en ’n loopbaan wat oor vier dekades strek, het Cece Winans oor geslagte geïnspireer
Haar opname in die Suid-Afrikaanse Legendesmuseum is nie net ’n erkenning van haar wêreldwye impak nie, maar ook ’n bevestiging van haar besondere verbintenis met Suid-Afrika en sy mense Van hierdie dag is Cece Winans vir ewig deel van Suid-Afrika se lewende nalatenskap, verewig binne die mure van Die Huis van Legendes
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"Ons is tans die n hierdie kompetisie, s oefen hard om behou," sê Johanna erhuisbestuurder benodig onder meer sbroodjies sica by marketing@ a vir meer inligting
A new telephone system has been implemented at Goodwood Police Station, says Col. Shaun van Wyk, the station commander The station’s new contact number is 021 592 4601/02.
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’n Man (30) is verlede week in die Parow-streekhof tronkstraf opgelê vir die onwettige besit van´n ongelisensieerde vuurwapen en ammunisie Shameel Markus is vyf jaar direkte tronkstraf opgelê Volgens Zinzi Hani, die Valke-woordvoerder is hy ses jaar gelede reeds met die vuurwapen en ammunisie betrap Markus is Dinsdag 9 September gevonnis. Hy is nege jaar tronkstraf gevonnis vir die besit van ´n ongelisensieerde vuurwapen, waarvan vier jaar vir vyf jaar opgeskort is Hy is ook 'n 12 maande lange tronkstraf opgelê vir die besit van ammunisie
Shaun Mynhardt,kurator van die SA Legendesmuseum,Cece Winans en dr.Clyde Kotze van die Universiteit van Wes- Kaapland is hier by die private byeenkoms‘n
Treinstasievervalle
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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die Parow-treinstasie se verval is duidelik sigbaar met taxi's wat die straat vol parkeer, haweloses wat buite die stasie uitkamp en 'n onhigiëniese duikweg net 'n paar van die kwessies wat aandag moet kry TygerBurger het die treinstasie in Cloetestraat, Parow, verlede week besoek
Daar is daarna navrae aan Prasa gestuur wat die fasiliteitbestuur, sowel as wykraadslid Franchesca Walker, voorsitter van Subraad 4, en raadslid vir Wyk 26 wat Parow, Elsiesrivier en Leonsdale insluit
Walker het genoem sy is bewus van die kwessies wat geopper is "Ek kyk na 'n holistiese benadering om die hele gebied te verbeter en ek wag op 'n voorstel van die Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) om ons projek aan te vul en broodnodige verligting vir die hele middestad te bring,” sê sy "Die haweloses langs die pad is beslis 'n hoofpyn, maar ons maak Dinsdae en Donderdae skoon Die taxistaanplek in Cloetestraat word deur die provinsiale departement hanteer; hulle is ook op Prasa-eiendom geleë " Walker het verder aangedui dat sy met belanghebbendes wil saamwerk om die kwessies op te los
ELDERS
Roger Cannon, raadslid vir Wyk 2 wat Boston, Churchill Estate, Clamhall, De Tijger, Fairfield Estate en Glenlily insluit, het ook oor die kwessies by die treinstasies in sy gebied - De Grendel, Oostersee en Avondale - gesels "Ons het nie soveel kwessies soos die
HAWELOSES KAMP UIT EN ONTLAS IN DUIKWEG
Parow-treinstasie nie, maar ons het probleme met die haweloses by die stasies en langs die spoorlyn Prasa is verantwoordelik vir die treinstasies en Transnet vir die spoorlyn,” sê hy Daar word nie genoeg deur Prasa of Transnet gedoen om die treinstasies of spoorlyn te beskerm nie, sê hy Cannon sê dis eerder organisasies soos die plaaslike buurtwagte en die Stad Kaapstad se wetstoepassingseenheid wat na die welstand van dié fasiliteite omsien "Ons het nie 'n situasie soos by die Parow-treinstasie nie, waar mense buitekant uitkamp nie, maar ons het by tye haweloses wat kamp opslaan en deur die buurtwagte gevra word om aan te beweeg, want dis gewoonlik daarvandaan dat hulle hul misdade pleeg
"Daar word by huise ingebreek en oor mure gespring Die buurtwag weet egter wie die mense is, en waarheen hulle gaan," sê hy
Cannon sê die Parow-golfklub, wat naby die spoorlyn geleë is, is ook 'n bron van kommer aangesien haweloses wat van die spoorlyn deur Prasa verwyder word, daarheen beweeg
Hy sê wetstoepassingbeamptes versoek dikwels dat haweloses uit die gebied beweeg, maar dat hulle net weer ná 'n rukkie terugkeer
"Daar is mense wat die hulp wat die Stad Kaapstad aanbied, nie wil aanvaar nie Die toename in haweloses oraloor is kommerwekkend," sê hy Teen druktyd is nog geen terugvoering van Prasa ontvang nie
Badisa helps all
As a non-profit social services organisation, Badisa serves communities through 134 local programmes and branches across the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape with a simple mission to support those in need
In the 2024-2025 financial year, Badisa increased its impact with 1 079 097 individuals reached through their network of care - from child protection to elderly care, early childhood development, substance dependency support and disability care This milestone was shared during the organisation's Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday 10 September at Vredelust Church in Boston, under the theme "Futureproofing Badisa"
"Behind every number is a story A child protected, a family supported, an elder person comforted," said Badisa CEO, Basie van Wyk "We are proud of our team of 3 700 staff and 2 645 volunteers who make this possible every day "
KUUMBACARE
A highlight of the evening was the official launch of the Kuumba Care Day, themed "Colour the World with Care", which reflects Badisa's commitment to instilling a culture of compassion that extends from within the organisation to communities across South Africa
In 2022, Kuumba Care was established by Badisa Tygerberg A fictional character named Kuumba from Rainbow Land is dedicated to assisting vulnerable children on Earth Badisa launched the Kuumba Care Programme, where "Kuumba" literally means "to use our creativity, to do as much as we can, in the way we can,
in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than before"
The dedicated Kuumba Care Day, set to take place on 6 March 2026, will serve as an annual celebration of creativity, compassion, and community care
As part of the campaign, a special Kuumba sticker was introduced at R20 "We see Kuumba as a canvas Each sticker is a way for people to express support for our work and learn more about the care we provide," said chair of Badisa's board, Rev Charl van Rensburg The campaign will continue to roll out across Badisa branches and digital platforms in the months leading up to the inaugural Kuumba Care Day next year . Visit www.badisa.org.za to view the Annual Report and learn how you can get involved Contact kuumba@badisa.org.za for more information.
Haweloses het kamp opgeslaan by die Parow-treinstasie
From left: Rev Charl van Rensburg (Badisa chair),Kuumba (Badisa’s fictional character),and Basie van Wyk (Badisa CEO)
Badisa’s fictional character,Kuumba from Rainbow Land,is dedicated to assisting vulnerable children on Earth
Negotiation is key to best deal
WCT dominates luxury property market
The five top suburbs in the country now boast an average house price upwards of R20 million, all located in Cape Town which makes up nine of the top 10 suburbs by price value for this year, according to the Seeff Property Group A record 146 properties have sold for over R20 million, generating over R5 billion in value for this year so far – exceeding the total for the whole 2024-year in volume and value Of these, 15 sold for
over R50 million with four priced over R100 million (two each in Clifton and Constantia). Record prices already achieved include R65 million for an apartment (Bantry Bay) and R104,5 million for a house (Constantia Upper), both sold by Seeff Cape Town’s high-net-worth suburbs have surged further in value The top five suburbs include Clifton (R25m), Bantry Bay R23m), Llandudno (R21,5m), Constantia Upper (R21,4m) and Bishopscourt (R20,9m).
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