Ivythreatgrows
The City of Cape town’s recreation and parks department is urging residents to assist in the control and containment of Hedera species (specifically Hedera canariensis and Hedera helix), commonly known as English ivy or ivy – a creeping and climbing invasive plant that poses a serious threat to the local environment Ivy, native to Europe, was originally introduced to South Africa as a groundcover and ornamental climber However, in Cape Town its rapid spread has made it a growing problem in both public and private spaces
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The City is actively managing ivy infestations in public spaces, but community awareness and action remain critical to ensuring successful control, according to a media release issued by the City
Ivy is listed as a category three invasive species under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act regulations and must be managed accordingly In sensitive or riparian areas, its status escalates to category 1b, requiring control "If left unmanaged, ivy can smother and cause dieback, blocking the sunlight and subsequently adding weight to the distressed tree This often results in collapse and increase wind damage risk in open areas Ivy also outcompetes and displaces local plants, damaging biodiversity," according to the media release
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The City encourages residents to use the winter season, which is ivy’s dormant phase, as a strategic opportunity to control or remove this plant
"Manually pull out the ivy stems and roots The stems can be removed from the ground of a standing tree Upper vines can be left to rot since they will die if they are not rooted Follow up regularly to remove
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This deal, Hill-Lewis said, has further improved following the second round of public participation
A 100% pensioner rebate on rates and city-wide cleaning charges will now be available up to R10 000 monthly income, up from R7 500, and a 50% rebate will be available up to R20 000 income Discounts of 20% are also available up to R24 000 income, and 10% up to the R27 000 max threshold
"This all ensures that 97% of ratepayers won't experience an increase over 20%, and the 3% that might are generally those with solar installations who can sell power back to us for municipal bill credits, and even cash," Hill-Lewis said Fixed charges linked to property value will remain in tact, with Hill-Lewis saying the City had elected to retain the crosssubsidisation principles at the heart of the original budget draft, in the form of fixed charges linked to property value
"The only other alternative to property value determining your fixed contribution to infrastructure and fixed service costs is for everyone to pay a flat charge regardless of whether you are low-income or affluent We must be clear that lowerincome and wealthy households cannot make equal contributions to infrastructure and fixed service costs," he said
Ivy’s rapid spread has made it a growing problem in both public and private spaces
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SATURDAY5JULY
. Join the crowd for the Goodwood Fashion and Thrift Bargains Market on from 09:00 to 13:20 at the Goodwood Sports Club (corner of Milton and Alice Streets). Come shop and save big on fashion and home décor without the frills. Drop your pre-loved items in the Garment Donation Bin at the entrance and help someone in need Don’t miss this stylish Saturday For more info, email thegoodwoodmarket@ gmail.com or WhatsApp 064 529 8020
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IVY OUTCOMPETES AND DISPLACES LOCAL PLANTS, DAMAGING BIODIVERSITY
any new growth," the City advises Residents are urged to dispose responsibly of trimmings
"Never dump trimmings in natural areas where ivy can reroot and spread A good option is to dry the vine clippings on a tarp (plastic or canvas sheet) or on a paved surface, then shred them Another method is to put the vines in black trash bags and leave them in the sun for several weeks, until it has become non-viable
"Help the City beautify its parks and public open spaces by removing ivy from your garden and reporting it where it grows in public open spaces We urge residents to take action this winter while the plant is dormant If we all do our part, we can protect our urban forests and biodiversity Let’s work together to stop the spread," says Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health
. Report overgrowth in public spaces by logging a service request via the City’s C3 system or on the iNaturalist app and website to help the City track infestations.
"Electricity price relief will see thousands of households pay less to consume electricity from 1 July Likewise getting rid of the former 'pipe levy' based on pipe size, and basing it now on property value, means that all homes under R2,5 million will pay less for their fixed water charges than they would have on the pipe-size system for 25/26 Even when adding the new sanitation charge, 200 000 families in homes under R2,5 million will pay less fixed charges for water and sanitation together this year, compared to what they would have paid on the pipe-size system "
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Opposition parties were on the same page, making their stance against the budget strong and united
Paul Jacobson from the Freedom Front Plus said everyone understands that Cape Town must grow to allow economic development, but the administration has become over zealous trying to convert Cape Town into Hong Kong overnight According to Jacobson, investigation into the budget revisions shows that the middle-class rate payer will still be hit hard
Also from the Freedom Front Plus, Emre Uygen said the "unfair" budget was voted in by single party dominance and further expressed his hope that rate-payers will see in this the need for a coalition government to come forth in next year's election The DA holds 135 seats in council out of a total of 231
In his turn leader of the ANC in council Xolaine Sotashe referred back to the 2022-'23 budget presented by Hill-Lewis in January 2022, saying the "Mayor sold us dreams" Founder of civic organisation STOP CoCt Sandra Dickson in a statement to the media said the approved budget still contains the original fixed charges of which will see increases to most municipal bills in multiples of the current inflation rate
. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market will be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 8:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore . In an effort to raise funds for a young blind woman dealing with the challenges of multi-sclerosis, radio presenter Bonita Blankenberg will be joining other friends for a music concert Bonita and Friends will take place at Heroes Live Brackenfell at the Capegate Decor Centre at 14:00 Doors open at 12:00 tickets range between R100 and R140 and is available at itickets co.za
SATURDAY12JULY
. Join the indoor winter market, hosted by the Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre on from 09:00 to 15:00 for a vibrant day of warmth, community and unique finds. Contact Jean on 083 356 0001 or Rosabelle on 081 497 4044 with enquiries.
SUNDAY13JULY
. Join acclaimed organist and pianist Winand Grundling for a captivating evening of music, joined by two outstanding international artists currently residing in Panorama: John Rojas (oboe) and Maria Elizabeth Bezuidenhout (piano, voice, composition) at the Dutch Reformed Church Stellenbosch-Welgelegen, 6 Buitekring Road, Dalsig, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R150 at the door (cash or card)
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms vind by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) van 9:30 vir 10:00 plaas. Die spreker is Leon Kluge met die tema "A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller". ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek word aangebied. Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY18JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committee and dress code: Embrace the beauty of Summer Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a Tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue Van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org
FRIDAY8AUGUST
.The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 Stuur ‘n e-pos na Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl. com/ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers, who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1200 00 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (SANCA) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August 2025, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee is R1700 00 Contact Reinette Brand on 021 945 2099 or bellville@sancawc.co.za to book.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis addressing City Council on the adoption of the metro’s 2025/26 budget on 26 June
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Blow the whistle on misinformation
The City of Cape Town's ethics and forensics department issued a call to residents particularly the youth to help combat fraud, corruption, online misinformation, and scams by reporting suspicious activities to the City’s Fraud Hotline
"Our world is rapidly changing and technological advances bring opportunities and challenges," said the City's Mayco member for finance, Siseko Mbandezi
“One clear trend is the rise in online fake news and fraud, particularly involving scammers who falsely claim to offer City services or who threaten residents with consequences unless they make payments We’re also seeing a significant spread of misinformation whether by fraudsters, those with certain agendas, or via AI-generated content ” Mbandezi further highlighted the danger of information overload
Always pause, assess, and verify before forwarding social media posts Check the source, scrutinise branding and email addresses, and search for individuals mentioned to see whether the information can be substantiated
The City continues to face a high number of both in-person and online scams, particularly related to housing, where individuals solicit payments from residents in exchange for placement on the housing waiting list
The City will never request payment to secure a place on the housing waiting list
There have been cases of individuals "selling" City services such as water and electricity,” Mbandezi advised
The City has appealed to the younger, more digital-savvy generation to lead the fight against scams and misinformation
. Call the City's Fraud Hotline on 0800 32 31 30 or the call centre on 0860 103 089
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More than 100 retailers turned out for the highly anticipated leasing launch of the upcoming GrandWest Mall, a new niche community shopping centre being developed at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Goodwood
The launch, hosted on Thursday 19 June by developers Flanagan & Gerard in partnership with Sun International, marks a major milestone in bringing convenience retail to one of the Western Cape’s most iconic entertainment destinations
Set to be a bespoke 22 000m² single-level retail hub, GrandWest Mall will blend everyday shopping needs with lifestyle and entertainment, creating a holistic experience for both locals and regional visitors The project is backed by a R600 million investment, with Flanagan & Gerard holding a two-thirds stake and Sun International the remaining third
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The new shopping centre will connect directly to GrandWest’s redeveloped children’s entertainment zone, enhancing its appeal to families Once complete, the mall will feature two anchor supermarkets, two pharmacies, a variety of food and speciality retailers, health and beauty outlets, fashion, homeware, a 2 000m² gym, and numerous eateries
Paul Gerard, Managing Director of Flanagan and Gerard, says the decision to develop a retail centre at GrandWest was based on clear market needs: “Our demographic research shows there is a very real need to create a retail centre that answers the everyday shopping needs in this community GrandWest Mall is being
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carefully designed to satisfy its immediate market and regional entertainment customer ”
TRAFFICANDJOBOPPORTUNITIES
The mall’s location, situated between the N1 and N2 along the M7, makes it easily accessible for surrounding suburbs and commuters
The design includes convenient ongrade parking, a dedicated delivery road for back-of-house efficiency, and a strong emphasis on sustainability through energy-efficient design, indigenous landscaping, waste recycling and full backup power
Mervyn Naidoo, General Manager at GrandWest, says the development responds directly to years of community
feedback “We run a 24/7 operation averaging over 16 000 visitors a day, so we have been regularly asked to add a retail element for the convenience of our surrounding communities Now I am delighted that we can finally give them what they have long asked us for – the high-end GrandWest Mall shopping experience ”
Construction on GrandWest Mall is expected to begin in the third quarter of this year (September) and will create approximately 2 500 jobs during construction and 2 000 permanent positions thereafter
The developers are committed to supporting local economic growth by using local contractors and materials where possible
An artist impression of the GrandWest Mall’s interior view
Safetytips forchildren
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Cape Town’s Metro Police are reminding parents and children to prioritise safety – both at home and when out and about –this school holiday “Based on the principles of community policing,” said metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons, “the department continues to engage in social responsibility initiatives aimed at empowering children and raising awareness about their rights and how to protect themselves ” Here are some practical safety tips the metro police are sharing to help keep children safe during the holidays:
TIPSFORCHILDREN
. Always tell your parents or a trusted adult where you’re going and who you'll be with
. Walk in a group to and from school or other outings
. Say no and run if a stranger offers you a lift or tries to follow you
. Avoid going anywhere with someone who makes you feel uncomfortable
. Don’t go to the shop alone or wander off without telling an adult
. If someone follows you on foot or by car, change direction, run, and find help
. Memorise your full name, your parents’ names, your home address and phone number
. Always share if something or someone makes you feel scared, sad or uncomfortable
. Understand the difference between a good secret (such
Holiday programme brings smiles
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HOW CHILDREN CAN ENSURE THEY STAY SAFE THESE HOLIDAYS
as a surprise party) and a bad secret that makes you uneasy
. Use the buddy system, never walk or play alone
. If in danger scream “No!”, run and tell a safe adult what happened
. Stay at least three armlengths away from strangers and their cars If grabbed, fight back, kick, scream, bite, anything to break free and get attention
. Keep doors and windows locked when home alone
. Never open the door unless your parents have told you someone is coming
. Don’t tell strangers on the phone that you’re alone Say your parent is busy and offer to take a message
TIPSFORPARENTS
. Make sure your child knows their full name, age, address, and contact number
. Teach them how to reach you, another relative, or the police in an emergency
. When they’re home alone, advise them to never reveal they’re alone, whether in person or on the phone
. Teach them to avoid conversations with strangers at the door and to inform visitors to come back later
. Remind them to hang up immediately on suspicious phone calls “Our goal is to help children understand how to stay safe ” said Solomons
While winter in Cape Town often brings gloomy skies and chilly days, the City’s library and recreation and parks departments are turning the season into one of learning, laughter and lively activity through their annual winter school holiday programme “This holiday is often not seen as fun, because it tends to be cold and wet Our departments have it covered and many of the programmes are indoors In addition, there are hundreds of activities guaranteed to chase the winter blues away,” said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
Across the metro, libraries and recreational facilities are rolling out a jam-packed line-up designed to keep children mentally and physically active all in a safe and stimulating environment
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"The City’s libraries will once again be transformed into hubs of creativity and curiosity Alongside indoor board-game corners, chess tournaments and colourful arts and crafts stations, this year brings fresh, hands-on experiences to the mix Young minds can learn to draw anime with local illustrators, explore basic coding by building simple games, and get up close with dazzling experiments in pop-up science labs hosted by the Mobile Science Centre Storytelling sessions also double as awareness talks, offering life lessons in a fun,
imaginative format," says Higham Meanwhile, the City’s recreation and parks department will host hundreds of activities aimed at helping children develop vital social skills From gaming tournaments and dance-offs to sports and teamwork challenges, the goal is to encourage leadership, communication and problemsolving in a dynamic, engaging way
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“The programmes also provide a safe space for children to participate in social activities and enhance their cultural awareness,” added Higham “It’s more than just keeping children busy our staff put a lot of time and effort into the holiday calendar I want to encourage parents and guardians to send their children, as it’s an opportunity to help them continue learning in a fun way ”
Each library and recreational facility offers its own tailor-made schedule One such example is Goodwood Library, which has pulled out all the stops to host an exciting programme for local youngsters from 10:00 to 12:30 on selected days throughout the holidays Goodwood LIBRARYHOLIDAYPROGRAMME: .30 June – Games; . 2 July – Arts and Crafts; . 4 July – Chess Tournament; . 7 July – Games; . 9 July – Entrepreneur's Day; . 11 July – K9 Dog Show; . 14 July – Games; . 16 July – Arts and Crafts; . 18 July – Coding Tournament For more information, contact Goodwood Library on 021 444 7330 or 064 548 6532, or visit their Facebook page . To find out what’s happening in your area, visit your nearest library or recreation centre, or go to www capetown.gov.za/holidayprogrammes
Report missing manholes to City
With winter upon us, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation directorate is urging residents to help prevent sewer overflows by reporting missing or damaged manhole covers These covers are a vital part of the sewer infrastructure and help keep the system functioning properly
Stolen or broken manhole covers put both infrastructure and public safety at risk Open drains allow rainwater to enter the sewer system, especially during heavy rains, and contribute to overflows Rain water should flow into the stormwater network, not the sewer system Illegal stormwaterto-sewer connections and the dumping of foreign objects into the sewer network further worsen the problem by blocking pipes
The result is overflowing sewers, damaged infrastructure such as pump stations and sewer collapses
Open manholes also pose a serious safety hazard for motorists and pedestrians, particularly when filled with rainwater, and are not easily visible
Each year, the City spends millions of rand to replace missing manhole covers across the metro A pilot project testing lockable manhole covers has been implemented to determine if stronger locking mechanisms can reduce theft and vandalism
"The Directorate has spent about R2,4 million on replacing 2
824 sewer drain manhole covers across Cape Town between July 2024 and May 2025 This figure has decreased compared to the 4 468 manhole covers reported missing or stolen in the 2023-'24 financial year
"This is a preventable issue that requires everyone’s help By reporting missing or damaged covers, residents can help us protect our sewer infrastructure and prevent costly and dangerous overflows," said the City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien
HOWRESIDENTSCANHELP
Do not remove or tamper with sewer drain covers
Only authorised City staff may
open drains for maintenance work
If you see a missing or broken cover, report it immediately via the City’s official service channels
Residents are encouraged to report incidences of theft and vandalism to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre at 021 480 7700 or by dialling 107 from a landline
If your confidential information leads to a successful arrest or recovery of City property, you may be eligible for a reward of up to R5 000 . Report online at www capetown. gov.za/servicerequests; via email to water@capetown.gov.za; SMS 31373 (max. 160 characters. Standard rates apply), call 0860 103 089, or visit a City walk-in centre.
Each library and recreational facility offers its own tailor-made schedule
A damaged manhole cover
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PGoodwood writer pens her own path
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Shameez Patel from Goodwood has carved a name for herself in both the fantasy and romance genres, captivating readers with magical realms and modern love stories The author of Selene Trilogy The Last Feather, The Eternal Shadow and The First King as well as the cheeky contemporary romance Playing Flirty, Patel is proof that imagination knows no bounds
“I’ve been writing for as long as I can,” she shares “One of my earliest writing pieces was titled "The Treasures on Zombie Island" which hilariously featured no zombies ”
Like many writers, the journey wasn’t always linear Patel recalls periods of doubt where the words wouldn’t flow the way she wanted But everything changed during the Covid-19 lockdown
“During lockdown, I managed to find the stories I wanted to tell, and in 2020 landed my first book deal,” she says
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That spark gave rise to her debut fantasy novel The Last Feather, the first in a trilogy that follows a woman who is pulled into a magical realm in a desperate attempt to save her sister “If she stays too long, she’ll be trapped there,” Patel teases The immersive world-building and emotional stakes quickly garnered praise, paving the way for the sequels The Eternal Shadow and The First King But Patel doesn’t stop at fantasy Her
romantic comedy Playing Flirty offers a delightful change of pace “It’s about two rival gamers a board gamer and a video gamer who have to team up for a board game competition,” she explains “The two quickly realize they’re not only trying to outplay each other, but also trying to outflirt each other ” Fans of Playing Flirty will be thrilled to know that a second romance novel, Next Level Love, is on the horizon and set to be released in January 2026
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Goodwood to establish its first ever City Improvement District (CID)
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Plaaslike weldoener is verlede week verras met 'n broodnodige skenking vir haar liefdadigheidsprojek,toe sy die Lift Klub-span by Radio Tygerberg 104FM vir 'n onderhoud ontmoet het
Mike Potgieter en Rouchelle Liedemann, aanbieders, het Kayla Veer, 'n gr 11-leerder van die Hoërskool DF Malan en WP-netbalspeler, met dié skenking verras Kayla samel tans tweedehandse netbalskoene vir minderbevoorregte spelers in Sy speel reeds die afgelope vier jaar in die WP-span en het opgelet dat wanneer hulle aan toernooie deelneem, daar dikwels spelers van ander streke is wat uitstekend netbal speel, maar stukkende skoene of sommer doodgewone tekkies aan het Sy het besef sy is bevoorreg om jaarliks nuwe netbaltekkies te kry en het gevoel sy wil hierdie spelers help om hul volle potensiaal te bereik deur hulle van netbaltekkies te voorsien Kayla het 'n veldtog begin waarin sy tweedehandse netbaltekkies, wat nog in 'n baie goeie toestand is, bymekaarmaak Die Lift Klub-span het hiervan te hore gekom en met hul vriende by Olympic SA gesels
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oor 'n moontlike borgskap
Sy is verlede Donderdag na die radiostasie se ateljee genooi om oor haar projek met die luisteraars te praat Sy was nog onbewus van die skenking Dis eers toe Rouchelle 'n skoendoos met netbalskoene uitgehaal, dat sy besef wat aan die gebeur is Daarna is nog nog twee dose aan haar oorhandig Kayla was oorstelp van vreugde, maar steeds was dit nie die einde van die verrassings nie
Mike het 'n oproep gemaak terwyl hulle op lug was en daar is bevestig dat Olympic SA nog sewe pare netbaltekkies skenkdus altesaam 10 pare netbaltekkies
Danksy die radiostasie en Olympic SA, het Kayla nou 10 pare skoene om uit te deel wanneer sy later in die skoolvakansie in Riversdal aan 'n netbaltoernooi deelneem
"Ek het sommer hoop vir die toekoms as ek sien hoe jongmense soos Kayla optree en hoe hulle vir ander omgee,” het Rouchelle gesê
verskillende slange bymekaar sit nie, want hulle kan mekaar as kos beskou - en hier kom die luislang nou vir my Maar wat 'n ervaring,” vertel Boyce
Benescke Janse van Rensburg, medeaanbieder, het vertel sy het gedink sy is heel gemaklik met die reptiele “Ek het omtrent gegril vir die veldlikkewaan en ek het ook nie besef hoe
sy span help ook graag nuwe én bestaande reptieleienaars met kennis, ondersteuning en het ook 'n winkel vol reptiele, kos en toebehore Die toegangsfooi is R50 per persoon en kinders onder drie jaar kan die park gratis besoek
Die Real Brêkfis-span se program word daagliks van 06:00 tot 09:00 gedurende die week uitgesaai
Charl Havenga het die nuus gelees met die luislang om hom gedraai
Van links is Rouchelle Liedemann,Kayla Veer,haar pa,Morné Veer,en Mike Potgieter.
DIE STAD KAAPSTAD SE
GOEDGEKEURDE BEGROTING
VIR 2025/26, DIE GOEDGEKEURDE HERSIENING VAN DIE GEÏNTEGREERDE
ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN GOEDGEKEURDE
WYSIGINGS VIR 2025/26 AAN
DIE GOP VIR 2022-2027, WAT VERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITE SE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGE OMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT
Kennis geskied hiermee ingevolge die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000; die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur Wet 56 van 2003, en die Wet op Plaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting, Wet 6 van 2004, dat die Stad se goedgekeurde hersiening van die geïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan (GOP) goedgekeurde wysigings aan die GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26) waaronder veranderinge aan die korporatiewe en munisipale entiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88, wat toepaslike kernprestasieaanwysers en prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en die goedgekeurde begroting vir 2025/26 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit) ter inligting by alle munisipale biblioteke en subraadskantore beskikbaar sal wees
Die dokumente is beskikbaar op die webwerf by www capetown gov za/budget. Die volgende tabel bevat ’n lys plekke waar die goedgekeurde GOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2025/26) en begroting ter inligting beskikbaar sal wees:
Subraadkantore Klik op web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/ subcouncilmanagers
Alle biblioteke Klik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard, Kaapstad Suid-Skiereiland Munisipale kantore, h.v Hoof- en Victoriaweg, Plumstead LW: Inligting wat hier voorsien word, is n uittreksel uit die goedgekeurde boek van tariewe, 2025/26 Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2025/26 word met 15% BTW bereken
1 EIENDOMSBELASTING (weergegee as koers in die rand): Die koers in die rand word met die munisipale waardasie van die eiendom vermenigvuldig om die jaarlikse belastingaanslag te bereken onderworpe aan die vrystellings verlagings en kortings waarvoor die beleid oor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak, en het ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW
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1 25 Met betrekking tot eienaars van residensiële eiendom wat van pensioene afhanklik is moet die aansoeker minstens 60 jaar oud wees; of indien die eienaar gedurende die jaar 60 word, sal die korting op ‘n pro rata basis toegestaan word vanaf die datum waarop die aansoeker 60 geword het;
1 26 Die Stad het ’n verlaging van R435 000,00 (Vier honderd vyf en dertig duisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal wees op eienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as n primêre woonplek gebruik word en n markwaarde van minder as R7 000 001,00 (Sewe miljoen en een rand) het
2 VERBRUIKSTARIEWE EN -HEFFINGS
Water, sanitasie, elektrisiteit en vasteafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas.
2.1 WATER EN SANITASIE
Vyf tariefvlakke word vir die boekjaar 2025/26 aanbeveel. Die goedgekeurde tariewe strook met die geskatte verbruiksvlakke Met die oog op 2025/26 is stappe gedoen om die tariefstruktuur te stabiliseer en toekomstige skokke en onsekerhede te absorbeer Hervormings aan strukturele tariewe om gebruikers billik en regverdig te hanteer sluit in: die
opwaartse aanpassing om die vaste basiese persentasie vir nie-huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers ’n aanpassing in die veranderlike
huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken Daarbenewens is tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 opwaarts aangepas om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig Die verandering in die tariefstruktuur beteken dat individuele kliënte se water- en sanitasierekeninge verskillend beïnvloed sal word. Die hooffaktore wat dié invloed sal bepaal, sluit in die huidige metergrootte die vlak van verbruik, en die waarde van die
Soortgelyke tendense sal in die tariewe op die onbeperkte waterslimvlak en die waterbeperkingstariewe op vlak 1, 2 en 3 ervaar word. Beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak sal egter hoër wees aangesien opwaartse aanpassings nodig was om te sorg dat ’n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word. Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband met die impak van wateraanvullingsplanne om sekerheid van watervoorsiening te bied opknappings en uitbreidings aan afvalwaterbehandelingsaanlegte die uitbreiding van water- en afvalwaterinfrastruktuur om met verstedeliking- en verdigtingsten-dense te strook, die versekering van basiese dienste vir informele nedersettings en arm huishoudings, die nakoming van voldoeningsvoorwaardes en besoedelingsbeheermaatreëls, watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe, die versekering van behoorlike batebestuur op gepaste vlakke (wat ’n bepaalde klem op die rioolnetwerk en rioolpompstasies insluit), stygings in bedryfskoste, die handhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme, en water- en sanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings- vermoë- vaardigheids- dienslewerings- en responsiwiteitsvlakke Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak word vir die uitstryking van tariefverhogings sodra die bykomende bedryfskoste vir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree Die goedgekeurde watertariewe op die waterslim- (onbeperkte) vlak vir 2025/26, wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking sal tree, verskyn hier onder:
Residensiële eiendomme
1.2 Sake- en kommersiële eiendomme
016824 1.3 Industriële eiendomme
1.4 Mynbou-eiendomme
1.5 Eiendomme wat deur ’n staatsinstelling besit en vir openbare dienste gebruik word
1.6 Diverse eiendomme
1.7 Onbeboude grond
1.8 Landbou-eiendomme
1.10 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n vroeëkindontwikkelingsfasiliteit
1.11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir jeugontwikkeling
1.12
Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as huisvesting vir kwesbare persone
1.13 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir ’n tehuis vir bejaardes
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1.9 Openbare diensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belasting hef op die eerste 30% van die markwaarde soos op die waardasielys nie ) 0 001790
1.14 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en uitsluitlik gebruik vir amateursport
1.15
Eiendomme in besit van n instelling vir maatskaplike behuising of n ander leweringsagent wat by die reguleringsowerheid vir maatskaplike behuising ( SHRA ) geakkrediteer is, en wat vir maatskaplike behuising gebruik word
1.16 Eiendomme in besit van verenigings vir oorlogsveterane, en wat vir die welsyn van oorlogsveterane gebruik word
1.17 Eiendomme wat deur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir
1.18 Eiendomme wat deur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskap besit en vir aangewese godsdienstige doeleindes gebruik word
1.19 Eiendomme wat vir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word per toekenning
1.20 Begraafplase en krematoriums
1.21 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik vir diereskuilings
1.22 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit – sonder winsoogmerk en gebruik as ’n plaaslike gemeenskapsmuseum
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Kommersieel/industrieel/ departementeel/divers/ skole/opvoedkundige instellings/sportliggame/
Huisvesting vir kwesbare persone/skuilings
1.23 Natuurbewaringsgrond
1.24 Die bruto maandelikse huishoudelike inkomste en kortings vir die boekjaar 2025/26 ten opsigte van eienaars wat vir hulle bestaan op pensioen- of maatskaplike toelaes staatmaak, is soos in die tabel hier
TYGERBURGER Goodwood
LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraat water en sanitasie) kan die persentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egter nie vir die kategorie volledig huishoudelik nie.
Hooftrekke van wysigings vir water en sanitasie
Verbruikstariewe:
onderskeidelik huishoudelike en nie-huishoudelike kliënte te bereken.
• Aanpassing in die veranderlike (volumetriese) tarief om voorsiening te maak vir die
huishoudelike gebruikers in lyn te bring met dié vir huishoudelike gebruikers.
• Opwaartse aanpassing in veranderlike (volumetriese) tariewe vir trap 3 en 4 om praktyke vir waterbesparing en -doeltreffendheid verder aan te moedig.
• Groter stygings in beperkingstariewe op die noodvlak om te sorg dat ’n inkomsteneutrale posisie met hierdie volumetriese stel bereik kan word
Diverse tariewe:
• Volle kosteverhaling vir tarief om toevoer by afsluitkraan te stop vertragings as gevolg van kwotasiemetodologie uit te skakel.
• ’n Boete van R5 000 sal gehef word waar peutery/inmenging met die stelsel wat die ongemagtigde afvloei van stormwater in die rioolstelsel veroorsaak. Ander:
tariefbeleid.
• Verandering in metergroottes, wat van geval tot geval op grond van ladingsfaktore beoordeel sal word
• Vir kombinasiemeters sal slegs die groter meter vir die berekening van die vaste
DEURVOERTARIEWE
Energie
Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)
Deurvoerstelselgebruik, medium
Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoë spanning
Deurvoer vir kliënte met ’n energiesurplus Energie
Residensiële kleinskaalse gekoppelde opwekking (SSEG)
krag-verbruiker,
c/kWh 343.66 395.21
Laag –standaard c/kWh 222.87 256.30 Laag – buite spits c/kWh 180.04 207.05 Vraag R/kVA 234.69 269.89 Netwerkvermoë- Per kVA NMD R/kVA 35.81 41.18
R/maand 2404.57 2765.26
– spits c/kWh 706.91 812.95
standaard c/kWh 228.78 263.10
175.63 201.97
spits c/kWh 333.96 384.05
standaard c/kWh 217.08 249.64
Hooftrekke van wysigings
• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van R500 000 of minder kom in aanmerking vir die hulptarief
• Residensiële kliënte met n koopkragmeter en n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000 maar minder as R1 miljoen kom in aanmerking vir die huishoudelike tarief
• Alle ander residensiële kliënte sal die tuisgebruikertarief betaal tensy hulle voldoen aan die bykomende kriteria ingevolge die tariefbeleid om die hulptarief te ontvang
• Daar is geen verandering in die toekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie, buiten vir kliënte wat dit sal verbeur wanneer hulle na die huishoudelike of tuisgebruikertarief oorskuif.
• Alle tariewe is onderworpe aan ’n hervormingsprogram om tariefstrukture uiteindelik meer kosteweerspieëlend te maak. Dít is die eerste jaar van ’n multijaarproses. Die werklike impak van tariefveranderinge sal dus van die
• ’n Aansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal vir dié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees.
• Beleggingsaansporingstariewe word gestaak. Die betrokke kliënte sal met ingang van 1 Julie 2025 na die toepaslike standaardtarief terugkeer
• n Bydrae van 24 08c/kWh tot eiendomsbelasting is ingesluit in die energiekoste vir Klein krag verbruiker 1 en Groot verbruikerkliënte totdat die nodige ondersteuningstelsels gereed en suksesvol getoets is.
• Die Stad beplan om kontrakte met SSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aan te gaan om hulle surplusenergie by hulle te koop Hierdie kontrakte sal boekjare waarvoor die MTREF 2025/26 voorsiening maak. Die Stad Kaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteit wat met die voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan word, sal in ’n latere stadium geadverteer word.
Die tariewe hier onder berus op n gemiddelde styging van 7 2% wat op 1 Julie 2025 in werking sal tree
Platejoggiehelpgemeenskap
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
’nJong platejoggie van Bellville-Suid wil nie net sy vaardighede gebruik
om geld vir homself te maak nie, maar wil terselfdertyd ook die gemeenskap rondom hom ophef
Rezaun de Jongh is reeds vyf jaar in die musiekbedryf en het 'n passie vir wat hy doen
"In 2023 het ek die nood in ons gemeenskap raakgesien en dit het in my hart bly vassteek Ek kon in kinders en ouers se oë sien hulle kry swaar
“Inwoners is moeg vir die bendebedrywighede en ek wil hulle wys daar is ander maniere om te lewe as om vuurwapens op te tel," sê De Jongh
Om sy opheffingstaak aan te pak, het De Jongh VG
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Rezaun de Jongh doen sy deel vir sy gemeenskap
GO BOKKE! ’n TygerBurger-leser het hierdie foto van die groot trop Springbokke ’n paar weke gelede in die Kgalagadi Oorgrenspark geneem “Dit het my net weereens laat besef hoe pragtig die springbok is en hoekom dit ons nasionale rugbyspan se embleem is,”skryf sy.Die Springbokke het intussen Saterdag 28 Junie die Barbarian-span in die DHL Kaapstad Stadion geklop. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW
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‘Shine’ ook in lewe, nie net by matriekbal
Matriekafskeidseisoen is met ons en as jy 'n ouer is van 'n matrikulant moet jy hare op jou tande het Of die vermoë hê om 'm plan te kan maak om geld in die hande te kry, want dis net geld, geld, geld en geld, watter kant toe jy jou ook al draai
Die klere kos geld, die fotograaf kos geld en daar moet vir "snacks" ook betaal word Ek hoor die ander dag by my vrou ons moet 'n tent en stoele huur; die vrou van die "backdrop" en tafelversierings is "uitgesort"
Shein en Temu het nie "lilac" pakke en Mr Suite Hire se materiaal is nie die regte een nie Ons sal by 'n plek moet uitkom waar hulle pakke sny 'n Ordentlike mannetjie van Asiese herkoms stap ons tegemoet Ek, wat altyd vir 'n mening gevra word waarna nooit geluister word nie, besluit om so 'n tree agter my vrou en laaitie te hou Toe hulle met die ordentlike mannetjie begin praat, plons ek neer in 'n gemaklike rusbank en luister na die gesprek
My vrou haal 'n stukkie "lilac"lappie uit haar handsak "Do you have this colour material?" vra sy "Of cause we have madam," antwoord hy "And how long will it take for the suite to be finished if we decide on you as the tailor?" vra my vrou "About 13 to 14 days, madam," antwoord hy Ek hou die hele petalje dop, want soos ek nou al deur hierdie hele proses geleer het, die "punchline" lê gewoonlik in die prys
"Ok thank you And what will it cost to make the suite for my son?" vra my vrou
"For you, only R5500," sê die ordentlike mannetjie
Ek wens ek het op daardie oomblik regop gestaan dat ek myself in die lang spieël oorkant my kon sien, want ek is seker ek het 'n "lilac"-skynsel gehad
In hierdie stadium is die seun nog pakloos, maar ons glo ons sal dit darem voor Oktober kry Maar hierdie hele petalje het
..GEEOUERSDIESELFDE HOEVEELHEIDAANDAG AANDIELEERDERSSE SKOOLWERKASWATHULLE RONDSKARRELOMSEKER TEMAAKASPOESTERTJIE SKITTERBYDIEBAL?
my aan die dink gesit oor die gekheid van matriekafskeide
Of eerder die druk waaronder ouers en veral leerders is om 'n "statement" te maak by die geselligheid Jaarliks word ons hier by die koerant oorval met mense wat uitsonderlike goed doen om aandag te trek by die matriekbal Matrikulante word afgelaai met helikopters en stootskrapers en met afleweringsvoertuie Die klere lyk asof dit nie onwelkom sal wees op die loopplanke van Parys en Milaan nie
Nou wil ek vra of die skoolpunte ook so blink? Gee ouers dieselfde hoeveelheid aandag aan die leerders se skoolwerk as wat hulle rondskarrel om seker te maak Aspoestertjie skitter by die bal?
In Suid-Afrika is die realiteit dat werk so skaars is dat sou jy ook matriek verwerf, die kans skraal is dat jy ordentlike werk gaan kry Ek wil nie die glans van jongmense se gesellighede verdof nie, maar die gebed van my hart is dat ouers wat nou rondhardloop om hul kinders op te tof, ook agter hulle sal staan wanneer die eindeksamen kom Dra eetgoedjies aan en moedig aan, maar wees ook soms die "bad cop"-ouer wat sê jy kan nog meer doen
Dit sal vir my bitter hartseer wees as my seun met matriekafskeid-foto's in 'n "lilac"-pak spog, maar hy het nie toelating om verder te gaan studeer nie Dit sal nie 'n goeie refleksie op my as ouer wees nie, want al wil ek hê hy moet "shine" by sy matriekbal, asook in die lewe daarbuite -BRENDENRUITER
Goodwood roads crumble in rain
The City of Cape Town's appeal to residents to report potholes arrived as the winter rains set in, so Goodwoods' horrific state of roads worsened
Admittedly a small number of minor potholes were fixed - in a host of variations, but worse followed
The City embarked on angle grinding large areas around potholes, then disting out all the tar, etc within the cut area Depths ranged from 19 to 37 cm No cones were placed around the area, so motorists’ fate was sealed
However, in Vasco at an extremely busy
four-way stop, an area (1 7M x 1 2m) at one stop street has resulted in the gravel degenerating into two holes about 7mm deep
Motorists use the one half of the road to avoid the holes From all four sides! This has been ongoing for over a month These cut-out areas have continued, the latest in Murray Street, until 23 Junenotwithstanding the danger it poses like all others but damage to vehicles Winter madness, replica of township streets, or just residents' lot?
D. BEELDERS, Vasco
Home Affairs launch disappoints
Home Affairs Tygervalley Mall - I was so pleased to see the announcement for this government department to be located in a safe environment, close to where I live Unfortunately it is very disappointing Firstly, you can only apply for a passport online The form keeps hanging so you cancel it
Why doesn’t
and retry Still no details are displayed but it says it has been submitted Then you try to book an appointment There are no slots available, and the advice given is ‘‘get up at midnight and try then’’ They do not entertain walk-ins even though it is not busy Completely pointless
SANDRA KUZMA, Online submission
Strandfontein have more neighbourhood watches?
It seems like people are resting on their laurels because the crime stats says that Strandfontein precinct does not have a crime problem but word on the street is different to the stats
I have had several of my neighbours tell me that they have been mugged or robbed one even at gunpoint, so are the stats accurate?
Even if they are, this is actually besides the point since the muggings, robberies and burglaries are a reality for Villagers
My friend lives in Rondebosch and she was surprised to hear that Strandfontein does not have more neighbourhood watches
She said that where she lives, the
private security companies and neighbourhood watches work together
This should be a reality in our area too
I pay a fortune of private security and I frequently see some of their vans parking along Spine Road so why can they not patrol more and be another set of eyes and ears for the community like the residents in other more affluent areas have challenged them to do
There is so many vagabonds loitering around Strandfontein
Surely they report what they see to the narcotic forces in the area Why can't the forces for good do the same?
VIOLET, Strandfontein
Daadwerklike aksie gevra met infrastruktuur
Ek skryf hierdie brief as 'n ontstelde inwoner en motoris wat gereeld in en rondom die Blue Downs-omgewing moet ry Wat ek Vrydag, aan die einde van die maand, op Hindle-weg ervaar het, was niks minder as frustrerend en uitputtend nie Ek het meer as 'n uur in die verkeer vasgesit net om verby Blue Downs Corner-sentrum te kom en uiteindelik huis toe te gaan Dit is nie net ongerieflik nie; dit is onaanvaarbaar My vraag is eenvoudig: Hoekom word daar nie beter voorsiening gemaak vir die verkeer wat duidelik net gaan aanhou toeneem nie? Dit is mos geen geheim dat daar deesdae meer winkels en kitskosrestaurante in die area opgerig word nie Maar tog lyk dit asof infrastruktuur die laaste oorweging is Die paaie rondom die sentrum, veral Hindle-weg, is smal en oorvol, met min of geen ruimte vir bykomende vloei van verkeer nie Kan daar dan nie ten minste 'n ekstra ingang of uitgang by die sentrum oorweeg word nie?
Ek verstaan dat dit die einde van die maand was en dat winkels gewoonlik dan oorvol is, maar is dit nie juis 'n rede waarom daar beter beplanning moet wees nie? Ons kan mos nie elke maand dieselfde scenario herhaal sonder om iets daaraan te doen nie Dit is uitputtend om vir ure in verkeer vas te sit veral ná 'n lang werksdag Wat my verder bekommer, is die groter prentjie Met ontwikkeling soos die beplande GrandWest-sentrum wat binnekort kom, kan ons maar weet dat Jakes Gerwel-rylaan se verkeer nóg slegter gaan word Dit is nou al 'n nagmerrie om daar te ry My vraag aan ontwikkelaars en stadsbeplanners is eenvoudig: Word daar ooit aan verkeer gedink wanneer sulke projekte goedgekeur word? Of is dit maar net 'n geval van “bou nou, worry later”?
Ons is moeg daarvoor dat Kaapstad se ontwikkelings nie gepaard gaan met behoorlike infrastruktuurbeplanning nie Stad Kaapstad kan nie net ekonomiese groei nastreef sonder om te dink aan die impak op inwoners se daaglikse lewe nie Verkeer kan nie altyd net 'n “ons sal sien”-probleem wees nie dit vra proaktiewe, langtermyn oplossings
Ons vra dat die betrokke owerhede ernstig aandag gee aan die verkeersdruk in die Blue Downs-omgewing en dat daar dringend beplan word vir beter toegangsroetes, padverbreding en alternatiewe oplossings ALET, Eersterivier
BRIEWE
WAT DIE HART VAN VOL IS
GEREGISTREERDE VERPLEEGKUNDIGE
ADVERTENSIE – VAKANTE POS
Aansoeke vir hierdie betrekking word afgewag
Die aangewese kandidaat moet oor die volgende beskik:
* Goeie kennis van bejaardes en persone met gestremdhede se fisiese, psigiese en liggaamlike gesondheidstoestande en die benadering daarvan.
* Sterk leierseienskappe
* Kennis en toepassing van geskeduleerde medikasie en kontrole daaroor
* Geregistreer by SARV as Professionele Verpleegkundige
Die kandidaat sal verantwoordelik wees vir die volgende:
* Toepassing van en bestuur oor kwaliteit mediese dienste en versorging aan bejaardes en gestremde
PSYCHIC
SPARKS FLY AT STRANDFONTEIN
Somila Mbawula of Cape Town Spurs battles for possession with Raul Barnes of R2TC during the Bayview u-16 Youth Cup tournament at Strandfontein Sports Field on Sunday 29 June Spurs won the match 3-1.More games will be played in the coming days,depending on the weather,with finals taking place on Saturday 16 August at the Athlone Stadium.
Localfootballertells ofhistouroftheUS
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Alocal Edgemead football star recently returned from the United States of America where he competed in the 2025 Dallas Cup in Texas Liam Solomons, a learner at Edgemead High School, represented Table View Football Club in the u-15 division during the tournament.
TygerBurger wrote about the young football player earlier this year, before the USA trip Then, proud father William explained, his boy had been passionate about soccer from the age of 4, starting out by attending skills academies At age 9 years he began playing club soccer at Edgemead Football Club (FC), where he developed his skills and love for the sport, and after some time he played for several clubs before returning to Edgemead FC, where he continued to grow and excel
William said his son had a great experience in the USA
“The first week the boys were hosted by a soccer school in Austin, where they had access to amazing facilities – fields, gym, spa, recovery rooms, everything they needed They played three warm-up games, won two and drew one
“They then headed back to Dallas for the tournament, where they stayed with their home-stay families for the rest of
PHOTO: THULANI MAGAZI
Liam Solomons shortly before he left South Africa to go and compete in the US Liam Solomons (centre) during one of the matches in the US