Cityadjusts tariffratesto easeburdenon ratepayers
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DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
To provide further rates relief to Cape Town’s struggling middle class, additional tariff adjustments were tabled at City Council last week.
According to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis these changes will result in smaller increases to municipal bills compared to those proposed in the March budget
Extra relief measures include a reduction in the new fixed city-wide cleaning charge introduced in March for properties valued under R20 million
Additionally, a new pensioner rebate will offer up to 100% off this charge
Furthermore, fixed water charges have been reduced for properties valued between R1 million and R25 million, relative to the rates proposed in the March budget draft
PROTECTIONFORPOOR
In his speech at a council sitting on 28 May he stated that the March budget was designed to protect families living in lower-value homes, and deliberately designed to cross-subsidise this protection from higher value homes
These new amendments according to the mayor will preserve that protection for poorer families while at the same time softening tariffs for the middle class whose feedback was carefully considered
"We have examined the budget to find ways to achieve this without compromising the critical and urgent investments required for infrastructure, and without punishing the whole city in years to come by kicking the can down the road instead of doing what is needed now," said Hill-Lewis about the record-breaking R36,8 billion capital budget
According to Hill-Lewis, based on average consumption patterns a R1,2 million home's bill will be up to 15% lower; a R2 million home, up to 24% lower; R3 million to R4 million homes up to 33% lower, and R5 to R7 million homes up to 40% lower
"Following the relief measures we are tabling today, 97% of ratepayers won’t experience the often-repeated +20% increase in monthly bills, and virtually no one will experience a 30% increase on any reasonable household consumption scenario
“The 3% of cases where this year’s tariff reforms may lead to an unusually steep increase of over 20% relate to homes of high value with very low electricity and water usage well below the average household, likely due to large solar and borehole investments," he said
ELECTRICITY
The City will continue with electricity price relief for residential customers, which will benefit households across the property value spectrum
"From July, the per unit electricity charge for customers on the Home User and Domestic tariffs is going down This is made possible by discontinuing the 10% cost embedded in electricity prices that previously paid for city-wide cleaning The reduction in the per unit cost of electricity will be especially meaningful for larger families with high consumption
“For example, when using 750 electricity units in a month and water between 1030KL, total monthly bills for homes valued R1 million to R3 million will decrease by as much as -5%, up to a maximum overall increase of 3%," he said
“Special Lifeline electricity protection also continues for indigent households and
AMENDMENTS WILL PRESERVE PROTECTION FOR POOR, SOFTEN TARIFFS FOR MIDDLE CLASS
pensioners Lifeline customers using 600 units will still pay roughly the same in 2025 as they did three years ago in 2022-'23 ”
CITYCAN'TCUTBUDGET
Hill-Lewis stated that fulfilling priority investments and major long-term infrastructure commitments requires "an element of fixed charges" to ensure all Capetonians contribute to maintaining infrastructure and stable service delivery
"Municipal infrastructure must be available for everyone, and must always work To achieve this, costs must be borne by all ratepayers, and not only those who can’t afford to invest in alternative water and electricity sources
“Cape Town would not have a working electricity or water service to speak of if the City only charged people for consumption
“Many costs are fixed in nature, such as pipelines, trucks, chemicals, cables and staff to service it all These costs remain no matter how much people consume, and so fixed costs must be met with a portion of fixed revenue "
FUNDINGINFRASTRUCTURE
He emphasised that Cape Town cannot sustainably fund infrastructure with lower-income and affluent households making equal contributions
"Hundreds of thousands of households between R500 000 and R1,5 million do make meaningful fixed contributions within their means But we cannot sustainably run a city where a R50 million household makes the same fixed contribution to water and sanitation infrastructure as a R500 000 household
"Cross-subsidising where the better off among us help to fund services for the less fortunate is the only sustainable way to ensure a working city All households, whether low-income or affluent, also contribute 15 cents in every rand of rates paid towards free and basic services to indigent households valued under R500 000 ”
LARGESTBUDGETINSA
The Mayor made it clear that the City cannot afford to cut its record-setting R40 billion infrastructure budget, the largest of its kind in South Africa
“There are no luxury or optional major infrastructure projects in this budget every one of them is urgently needed,” he said
“If we want Cape Town to be an even better place to live in the years ahead, we must be honest with residents about the choices before us One path leads to progress; the other is the all-too-familiar path of decline, which many cities and towns across our country have already taken That path is marked by failing services, collapsed water systems, broken traffic lights, potholes, and stagnating local economies ”
The Mayor also acknowledged that ratepayers cannot shoulder the infrastructure burden alone, which is why the City has focused on strengthening governance, improving its credit rating to support borrowing, and accessing limited national infrastructure funding that is allocated on performance and merit
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The Western Cape cabinet has approved comments from the provincial health department expressing strong objections to the draft governance regulations relating to the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Fund, published for public comment by the national health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi
The draft regulations represent the attempted first formal step towards establishing the NHI Fund, effectively centralising all healthcare funding under the national government
While the Western Cape Government supports the constitutional imperative to realise the provision of universal healthcare, it remains concerned that the NHI model in its current form will weaken existing healthcare systems and reduce the ability of provinces to deliver responsive and accountable services to residents
CHECKSANDBALANCES
The draft governance regulations provide for detailed matters pertaining to, among other things, the appointment of a board and CEO for the NHI fund
In terms of Section 55 of the NHI Act, the national minister may only make regulations after consulting both the National Health Council, which includes all nine provincial health departments and the national department as well as the NHI Fund Should the minister make regulations without consulting the fund, the regulations will be invalid Should the minister wish to proceed to issue the draft regulations without consulting the fund, it will first be necessary to amend the act to remove the requirement for consultation with the fund, according to a media statement by Mireille Wenger, provincial minister of health and wellness
The act, she says, specifies the matters on which the minister is empowered to make regulations, however these do not specifically include "governance” and hence could be ultra vires to the act and invalid
"The draft regulations grant the national
Goodwood unites to support GBV survivors
JOFOURIE JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Goodwood community came together to support women and children affected by gender-based violence (GBV) through a powerful initiative that delivers dignity, comfort, and hope to survivors
The initiative, which started as a collaboration between the Goodwood Fire Department and Goodwood Court, now includes the police station and several community partners Together, they aim to provide essential toiletries and comfort items for trauma rooms that serve victims of GBV, including rape survivors and abused children
Ward councillor Franchesca Walker has thrown her full support behind the project
“The Goodwood Fire Department came on board and then they asked me to join in collaboration with Goodwood Court,” said Walker
“The courts and the police station deal with many women and children who have been exposed to GBV or rape The trauma rooms need toiletries anything to make them a little more comfortable,” says Walker
Walker emphasised that no donation is too small: “Even if it’s one bar of soap, a towel, sanitary pads, roll-on, or even underwear anything that can make a difference in the lives of those who have gone through a traumatic time I’m putting my weight wholeheartedly 100% behind this initiative ”
DONATIONS
The movement has also received a warm embrace from the local business sector, with N1 City Mall playing a leading role
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Specifically, malicious damage to property decreased by 13 cases, from 42 to 29
Property-related crimes recorded a 7,5% decline
NOTABLEREDUCTIONSINCLUDE:
.Theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles down by 14 cases (36 to 22)
. Theft out of/from motor vehicles down 12,2% (123 to 108), and
.Burglary at non-residential premises dropping slightly from 11 to 8
.Shoplifting saw the most dramatic drop in the "Other Serious Crimes" category, plummeting by 27 cases – from 66 to 39
.Driving under the influence also dropped substantially, from 54 to 33 cases a decline of 21 incidents
CRIMEINCREASES
However, not all figures point to progress
Contact crimes – which include serious offences against individuals – rose slightly by 3,4%, from 234 to 242 cases This rise
as a donation drop-off point and vocal supporter
“As a centre deeply entrenched in the Goodwood community, N1 City Mall is committed to being more than just a shopping destination,” said Tamsyn Roman, marketing manager at N1 City Mall
“We want to be a place where real and positive change happens ” Roman described the community’s response as “incredibly heartwarming”, with care packs filled with basic personal care items pouring in from Goodwood residents
“These are things many of us take for granted, but they can make a world of difference to someone in crisis,” she said “While the official drive ended on 31 May, we will gladly continue accepting contributions beyond that date Donations can be delivered to the information desk next to Mugg & Bean ” Roman encouraged broader community involvement: “We welcome any form of support whether it’s helping to spread awareness, donating items, or offering services Every act of support counts ”
is largely attributed to a 29% increase in common assault (from 62 to 80 cases) and a 9,5% rise in robbery with aggravating circumstances (from 63 to 69 cases)
Attempted sexual offences increased from zero to two cases, while commercial crime went up by 7,1%, from 112 to 120 incidents
One of the most concerning jumps was in burglary at residential premises, which rose sharply by 17 cases from 31 to 48
Carjackings also saw a slight increase, from 4 to 6
In Goodwood crimes detected as a result of police action dropped by 14,7%, from 102 to 87 cases However Col Shaun Van Wyk, the station commander at Goodwood police states that, there is no need for the community to worry "The priority crimes show a decrease and that is the good reason for Goodwood police with the safety structure that crime is under control We also want to make use of the opportunity to show our gratitude to all role-players that is involved in combating crime," concluded Van Wyk
Tamsyn Roman and her colleagues
Donations can still be made in the donation box outside Mugg and Bean in N1 City Mall
Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Visser (second from right) handed over much needed equipment to the Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch last week.The equipment forms
Ward Allocation Budget The organisation thanked Visser for always
From left are Casper Rossouw (chair),Leone Pretorius (secretary),Visser and Henning Pretorius (sergeant at arms)
CapeTown setforVerdi
Opera UCT and the Cape Town
Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) with the powerful voices of the CPO AfriArts Choir will present a concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore - for one night only - at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday 26 June at 19:30
This is the first time in two decades that Il Trovatore will be performed in Cape Town. More than a revival, and with skilled Opera UCT director Jeremy Silver as conductor, this production offers a refined and resonant interpretation of Verdi’s masterpiece
At the heart of Il Trovatore is a gripping story of love loyalty and vengeance set against the backdrop of a civil war in 15th-century Spain. The opera follows the fates of Leonora, a noblewoman torn between duty and desire; Manrico, the mysterious troubadour she loves; and Count di Luna, her powerful and jealous suitor Unbeknownst to all, Manrico’s true origins are tied to a dark secret involving the gypsy Azucena, who seeks revenge for a terrible injustice
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Il Trovatore will be performed in Cape Town for the first time in two decades.
Free Opera coming to Sarepta
A free Opera in Your Neighbourhood concert featuring the renowned Cape Town Opera (CTO) Chorus singing a combination of contemporary, traditional songs and a few operatic favourites is happening at the Sarepta Community Hall on Saturday 7 June at 12:00 This community concert is part of an initiative, sponsored by the City of Cape Town and the Judith Neilson Foundation, to make opera accessible to all by
bringing free performances directly to local community venues, fostering a deeper connection between the art form and diverse audiences across the city
The concert will showcase the rich vocal talents of the CTO Chorus directed by Antoinette Huyssen and is designed to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, emphasising the universal appeal of opera.
Opera in Your Neighbourhood is part
of CTO's broader commitment to community engagement and cultural enrichment By eliminating barriers to access, such as ticket costs and travel distances, CTO ensures that the transformative power of opera reaches every corner of Cape Town, reflecting CTO's vision of inclusive and accessible arts programming.
Entry is free, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tragedie van ‘n potplant by Die Boer
Karli Heine is te sien in die teaterstuk Die Potplant: 'n Tragedie, wat op Woensdag 18 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boerteaterrestaurant op die planke is. ‘n Stowwerige potplant staan alleen in die voorportaal van ‘n kantoor ‘n Potplant is veronderstel om lewend en mooi te wees en almal wat daarna kyk goed te laat voel. Maar wat as sý juis die een is wat ontvlugting nodig het? Die plant vind maniere om die verveling te ontvlug met haar verstrengelde humorsin en haar sang. En sy sing – baie Wie sê die potplant het nie ook groot drome nie?
omgewing Ander karakters betree ook die landskap deur komiese kommentaar te lewer en nog saadjies te plant Die oorspronklike stuk is bekroon met die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees se Kanna-toekenning vir Beste Lucky Pakkie-aanbieding in 2024.
Die produksie se ontwikkeling is deur die KKNK, Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, NATi en die Johann Brink Trust ondersteun.
Dean Balie is verantwoordelik vir die regie
Kaartjies kos R200
. Diamonds - A Shirley Bassey
Tribute is in die Kunstekaap-teater van 3 tot 7 Junie om 19:00 Anna Davel sing hoogtepunte van Bassey se repertoire asook haar eie persoonlike gunstelinge Kaartjies kos R180 by Webtickets.
.The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival runs at The Baxter from 3 to 29 June Evenings at 20:00 Tickets at Webtickets.
.Groet die Grotman 2 is te sien by Heroes Brackenfell op Woensdag 4 Junie om 20:30 en by Die Boer in Durbanville op Saterdag 7 Junie om 20:30 Kaartjies is beskikbaar by www.LTickets.co.za.
.Juan Boucher is op Donderdag 5 en Vrydag 6 Junie by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
.Paul Slabolepszy’s Bitter Winter runs at The Baxter now until 14 June A tribute to the giants of South African stage and screen. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.Majika: Africa's Greatest Illusionists is at Artscape Theatre on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June (four shows). Tickets from R175 at Webtickets.
.Rondomtalie/Marry-go-Round, 'n tweetalige komedie is op Dinsdag 10 en Woensdag 11 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville te sien. Kaartjies kos R230 by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
.Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Brahms & Baranov is on Thursday 12 June at 19:30Tickets from R175 to R400 at Webtickets.
.Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay until Friday 13 June Tickets from R275 at Webtickets.
.Don Vino Saxy Vibes 7 is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 14 June at 19:00 Tickets from R110 at Webtickets.
.Adam Tas is op Donderdag 19 Junie om
20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell. net
.Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Mozart for Two is on Thursday 19 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R175 to R400 at Webtickets.
.Cape Town's Most Wanted – The Best of Cape Town’s Street Dance is at Artscape from 19 to 21 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.
.Watershed Trio met Craig Hinds (stem en kitaar), Howie Combrink (dromme en kitaar) en Gideon Botes (elektriese kitaar) is op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Kaartjies kos R280 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911
.Robbie Wessels tree op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 Bespreek by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
.La Ronde runs at The Baxter from 20 to 28 June at 20:00 (Saturday also at 15:00). A provocative play written in 1897 that explores themes of love, desire, and societal hypocrisy Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.Zaan Sonnekus tree op Saterdag 21 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by heroesbrackenfell.net
.Symphony and Song – An afternoon with the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Zanne Stapelberg ison Sunday 22 June at 15:00 in the Curro Durbanville High School Theatre Tickets cost R350 at Quicket
.Simphiwe Dana: 20 years of song is at The Baxter on Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R600 at Webtickets.
.Jack and the Beanstalk comes to The Baxter from 3 to 27 July A magical, laugh-filled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 available at Webtickets.
Hierdie kabaret belig die lewe van ‘n plant wat ongelukkig is in haar
.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911. Karli Heine in Die Potplant
Endler-konsertreeks sluit seisoen af
Die Stellenbosse Stadsorkes (SSO) bring op Saterdag 21 Junie om 19:00 in die konsert Fly me to the moon die goue era van swing en big bands terug na die Endlersaal se verhoog in Stellenbosch. Onder leiding van Paul van Zuilenburg, en met die betowerende stemme van
Lynelle Kenned en Louis Loock, beloof dié eenmalige konsert ’n stylvolle huldeblyk aan Frank Sinatra se grootste treffers –van "New York, New York" tot "My Way".
Op Sondag 22 Junie om 16:00 sluit die Endler se eerste seisoen feestelik af met die Tygerberg-kinderkoor se galakonsert,
onder die bekwame leiding van Karina Erasmus. Bekroon as een van die wêreld se voorste kinderkore bied dié jong stemme ’n hartroerende program van klassieke, kontemporêre en tradisionele musiek – ’n inspirasie vir oud en jonk .Kry kaartjies by Webtickets.
Nontobeko Bhengu is Leonaro in Il Trovatore. PHOTO: THANDO MPUSHE
The Cape Town Opera (CTO) Chorus will sing a combination of contemporary,traditional songs and a few operatic favourites in a free performance at the Sarepta Community Hall on Saturday 7 June at 12:00.
Residentswelcomes upgradestocircle
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
A Bothasig resident says he is pleased that the City of Cape Town has finally taken steps to improve safety at the De Grendel Avenue traffic circle The traffic circle has been the spot of several motor vehicle accidents In some cases lives had been lost
Justin Smit, a resident, stays opposite the traffic circle and has seen many accidents occur in the area In an attempt to prevent the accidents from happening, he installed a flashing blue light on his roof
Safety upgrades have been done the last two weeks
"I am very pleased regarding the upgrades to the signage I think I can sleep a bit more peacefully at night now," he told TygerBurger
ANOTHERCRASH
Last weekend, just before the flashing lights were installed, a car crashed through his wall "So the timing could not be better," he adds
Smit says most of these accidents are seemingly due to drivers speeding, and being under the influence of alcohol or drugs "Hopefully bright flashing amber lights will register in their minds before reaching the circle My flashing blue light did not, but it also is not ideally situated to be seen from further up on Plattekloof Road," he explains
He said the driver who drove through his wall two weekends ago at least offered to pay for the repairs
Miquette Temlett, ward councillor, said flashing warning lights designed to improve visibility and enhance safety for all road users, had been installed In addition to the lights, the lane guidance signage has been significantly improved to
FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS INSTALLED
make navigation through the circle much clearer and easier to follow
'RESPECTTHERULES'
“I’m truly encouraged by these improvements, and I sincerely hope that drivers will take this opportunity to respect the rules of the road when navigating this circle Please choose your lane carefully, reduce your speed, and stay alert - your caution could save lives There was also an investigation done about a speed camera, but if and when this is approved and installed, I will not publish this as it will defy the purpose of it," Temlett said The Bothasig Residents Association (BRA) said it is extremely happy about the upgrade because they had fought hard for the improvements at the circle
Mario Borchards, BRA chair, welcomed the flashing lights "That should make a big difference We have been asking for this for nearly three years There are no excuses, the circle will be extremely visible now "
Road markings have been freshly painted along with the new signage According to the BRA reflectors had also been installed around the circle which TygerBurger saw during a visit to the site
"I think it is great for our community and motorists in general, as it has greatly improved the visibility of the circle I further hope the City would consider installing speed cameras on the stretch of Plattekloof Road, between Vryburger Avenue and the circle, in both directions
Speeding is a big issue in this 70km/h zone, as well as drag racing at night," says Smit
Surveillance helps metro police recover stolen cars
The metro police department recovered 41 stolen vehicles in the space of 10 months – a whopping 58% up on the year before Officers also made 77 arrests linked to these incidents
Metro police officers are generally tipped off about potential stolen vehicles either during physical stops where they run the licence plate or check for indicators like the VIN numbers; alerts via their control room or alerts from the number plate recognition technology linked to the CCTV network
In the space of 10 months up until the end of April, officers recovered 41 vehicles and arrested 77 suspects on 105 charges
By vehicle brand, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai were recovered most often – by area, at least six of the incidents occurred in Philippi, four in Lentegeur and three each in Bishop Lavis, Manenberg, Gugulethu and Philippi East
"In many instances, the vehicle theft is just part of a bigger plan to commit other crimes like robbery Our officers recovered 41 stolen vehicles, but they also recovered firearms, cellphones, cash and bank cards in some of the incidents More importantly, they arrested suspects who could potentially be linked to other, more serious crimes," said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith
ADDITIONALCHARGES
Apart from charges of possession of stolen vehicles, some of the 77 suspects detained have also faced additional charges including fraud, hijacking, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property
Vehicles that are recovered by City enforcement agencies are booked in at the police pound in Stikland The vehicles are generally handed over to their owners once investigators have completed their relevant processes like fingerprints and other potential evidence – the owner has to be able to provide proof of ownership before the vehicle is released
TIPS
To mitigate the risk of falling victim to car theft or hijacking:
. Always lock your doors and keep windows closed at all times
. Park in well-lit, secure areas and ensure that your vehicle is locked –beware of remote jamming
. When driving, leave enough room between your car and that in front of you, to avoid being boxed in
. Attract the attention of other road users if you think you are in danger Hoot, shout, flash your lights or put your emergency lights on
. More safety tips are available via https://bit ly/3F0NVbB
Durbanville Craft Market to be held
The Durbanville Craft Market is presenting its monthly craft market on Saturday 7 June at 5 Louw Street – on the corner of Louw and Hafele Streets (behind the Durbanville police station) from 09:00 to 14:00 weather permitting
After 40 years of existence, Durbanville Craft Market is still committed to helping cash-strapped crafters and artists, as well as helping charities, who will be facing challenges during the harsh winter months There will be no market in July and the next market after the upcoming one will only be held on Saturday 2 August All stall fees of only R100 are handed over to charity Charity organisations and child crafters may join for free Peppertree Pottery will be at the market with their beautiful handmade pots made at their rehabilitation centre The market is pet-friendly and dogs on leashes are welcome Entrance is free . Call Durbanville Craft Market on 066 059 7251 or email durbanvillecraftmarket@gmail.com
Workers of the City of Cape Town installing the signage and lights on Plattekloof Road as you approach the De Grendel Avenue traffic circle.
Wat kan mense lees in hoe jy jouself in die openbaar gedra?
Sondag ry ek en my vrou na 'n vriend se verjaarsdagbraai en op die draadloos is die omroeper besig om met 'n vrou van die Paarl 'n onderhoud te voer oor 'n sopkombuis wat sy bedryf
Hulle praat hiervan en daarvan en teen die einde van die onderhoud sê die vrou iets wat my in die maag skopongelowiges wat nie die Bybel lees nie, lees die gedrag van Christene
Die laaste keer wat ek gecheck het, het meer as 80% van Suid-Afrikaners as Christene geïdentifiseer Dit is oorweldigend
Maar hoeveel van ons lewe ware Christenskap uit? Hier praat ek nie van op die straathoeke loop en uitbasuin dat jy die Here dien nie, maar net om opregte, goeie mense te wees Wat lees ander mense in hoe jy jou gedra?
En hierdie rubriek is nie 'n preek nie en ek skryf ook nie oor Christenskap om mense van ander gelowe uit te sluit nie
Dit is maar net my verwysingsraamwerk omdat ek in 'n stoere Protestante huis grootgeraak het My verwysingsraamwerk is een van liefde en insluiting Maak nie saak wie jy is nie, as jy liefde uitstraal en n "lekka mens" is, is ek oraait met jou Ek hoef nie met jou lewensstyl of hoe jy aanbid (al dan nie) saam te stem nie, maar ek sal jou respekteer as jy die basiese aspekte van menswees toepas - goed soos respek vir ander, al is dit ook net respek vir hoe ander verskil van jou
. AS EK EN JY WANDELENDE BOEKE IS MET RAAD OOR HOE OM REG TE LEWE, WAT SAL ANDER SIEN?
Die laaste ruk is Suid-Afrika pal in die nuus omdat Donald Trump om die bos gelei is dat wit boere in Suid-Afrika lukraak vermoor word Persoonlik verskil ek met die meeste van Trump se sieninge, maar ek het genoeg respek vir hom om sy mening te respekteer Die doring in my vlees is egter hoe 'n miljardêr, wat op goue toilette sy ding doen, soveel tweespalt tussen ons gewone Suid-Afrikaanse duisendêrs kan veroorsaak
Suid-Afrikaners, van elke kleur, geur en haardraad se geskiedenis en se toekoms is verweef Ons is aan mekaar verbind by die heup en wanneer dit met die een moeilik gaan, moet ons weet dit gaan met die ander ook sleg Ons kan nie ons gemeenskaplike welstand meet aan wie word meer vermoor as die ander nie Elke moord moet met dieselfde trompetgeskal veroordeel word; of dit nou in Delft of op n plaas in die Vrystaat is Elke druppel vergiete bloed in Suid-Afrika is een druppel bloed te veel, maak nie saak wat die vlakke van die melanien in jou vel is nie
Op dieselfde Sondag wat ek die vrou op die draadloos gehoor het, stop ek by n winkel in Plattekloof Terwyl ek besig is om parkering te soek, sien ek twee Suid-Afrikaners skel op mekaar in die liederlikste taal Hulle dreig om mekaar te lyf te gaan en gebruik woorde teenoor mekaar wat ek gehoop het in die graf van die verlede begrawe is Die een se kinders is saam met hom en sien die hele petalje afspeel En ek dink aan die woorde van Madiba (vrylik vertaal): "Niemand word gebore om 'n ander te haat weens sy velkleur, agtergrond of geloof Mense moet leer om te haat en as hulle kan leer om te haat, kan hulle geleer word om lief te hê ook Liefde kom natuurlik in die mensehart, anders as haat "
My vraag is vandag, as ek en jy wandelende boeke is met raad oor hoe om reg te lewe, wat sal ander sien? Wat kan mense lees in ons daaglike handel en wandel? Straal ons liefde of haat uit?
As jy vandag hier lees, ek is lief vir jou Sonder enige vrae oor hoe jy lyk, jou godsdiens, vir wie jy lief is - solank jy net n "lekka" mens is -BRENDENRUITER
Kommentaar // Comments
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Objecting against filling station in D’Urbanvale
As a homeowner in D’Urbanvale I oppose the Engen fuel station development
It is a breach in the spatial planning framework The D’Urbanvale spatial framework is defined as a mixture of standalone houses, retirement and townhouse complexes, gentleman estates, apartment blocks and a primary school settled within a mixture of open spaces parks and wetlands to create a rural atmosphere
The proposed development of an industrial, petrochemical facility is in stark contrast to the rural, suburban atmosphere that makes D’Urbanvale that very special place it is today
There will be significant disruption during the construction phase as heavy earth-moving machinery are required to excavate underground storage facilities
D’Urbanvale is characterised by open spaces, leafy sidewalks and wetlands The Engen fuel station, with its neon-lit forecourt and towering white and blue neon signage monstrosity, will create a visual disturbance that is in stark contrast with the rural atmosphere that makes D’Urbanvale the appealing suburb that it is today
D’Urbanvale is a quiet suburb, but the increased traffic trucks delivery (often done at odd hours) idling engines, operating equipment, compressors and cooling systems, interaction between staff and customers at all hours day and night, will create noise Petrochemical vapour will be constantly released into the atmosphere
There are already seven fuel stations within 3km to this proposed Engen fuel station Surely we do not need another one
There will be health and safety risks as apartment blocks, houses and a primary school around the proposed Engen development will be exposed to significant risks Additionally, gasoline that drips from
a fuel pump and potential underground storage tank leakage will ultimately contaminate boreholes and the Uitkamp wetland
The Uitkamp wetland with its 279 different plants species (of which 30 are threatened), 67 bird species, mammals and reptiles will be irreversibly exposed and threatened by gasoline, oil and other contaminating pollutants that will enter this 32ha of highly vulnerable nature reserve through the runoff of storm water
Property values and a higher risk profile may negatively impact property owners within the immediate proximity of the proposed fuel station – resale value may decrease while the cost of property insurance may increase
Traffic congestion is already an issue during peak school hours, making Mosselbank River Avenue impassable The fuel station will just exacerbate an already untenable situation
D’Urbanvale residential roads have a weight restriction of 3,5 tons and were not designed to support heavy vehicles A fuel tanker truck can weigh up to 44 tons and with no heavy truck turning circle trucks will have to exit down Falcon Street, turn right into Muisvoël and Heron street, back into Mosselbankriver Avenue to exit D’Urbanvale This will have disastrous long-term consequences for the road surfaces and high risk of structural vibration damage to houses, swimming pools and boundary walls
As a D’Urbanvale homeowner I would have expected that the City of Cape Town would have formally sent each impacted homeowner a notice of this intended development Public participation is a fundamental element of the required Environmental Impact Assessment process Why was this not done –this “under the public radar” ploy is of grave concern to myself as a homeowner CONCERNED RESIDENT, D'Urbanvale
Mag jou pad met blomme besaai word
Met die taal wat amper soos n Michael Jackson
remix” klink, is ek seker nou te hans, maar ek dag ek vat maar vir oulaas die kans Thanks! Heleen Boshoff, "Wat 'n tyd om in te lewe!"
(TygerBurger, 28 Mei)
Ja, dis troubled times, maar ek dink dit was nog nooit anders nie
Vandag is môre se gister Al lyk dit nie so goed nie, is almal altyd gaande oor hoe lekker dit, of hoeveel beter dit in die verlede was Vandag is mos môre se verlede?
Ek is sad dat hierdie rubriek jou swan song was, maar somtye moet jy gryp wat verbykom, want maybe dis 'n once- off, life changing offer!
Ek wil jou graag gelukwens met jou rubriek
Ek wiet dis oftentimes bieter om zip te kap, want jy wiet nooit wie of wat lurk in the shadows nie, maar as jy die courage het om jou real thoughts openly te state vind jy dalk uit daar is 'n menigte wat jou support Jy het jou gedagtes so subtle en tog so mooi gepen, dat ek nie anders kan as om my urge, om jou te support, public te maak nie Jy kap die spyker so in die middel op sy kop Ek is sieker daar is baie wat graag wil sê wat djy gesêrit, ma hulle smile dalk net en dink: ”rather djy dan ek girl maar so ‘n bek moet jêm kry!” Mag die Here se genade jou sterk in al jou endeavours en mag jou struggle to the top, besaai wees met Namakwaland se blomme
IMPRESSED! Bellville
Sê ’n slag dankie ook
Dit is soveel male dat almal altyd kla oor alles wat verkeerd loop, maar niemand prys ooit iemand as alles reg verloop nie Ek wil dus van hierdie geleentheid gebruik maak om vir Martin & East se span, wat tans besig is om die waterpype in Vivaldistraat te vervang te bedank vir die professionele en behulpsame manier waarop julle die projek tot dusver aangepak het Ons as inwoners was te alle tye ingelig oor enige ongerief wat ons mag ondervind Die terrein en uitgrawings is en was te alle tye afgesper en kennisgewings aangebring Ryoppervlaktes word elke namiddag skoongemaak soos die dag se werk voltooi word Daar is vriendelike en behulpsame mense op terrein, wat jy enige tyd kan nader om uit te vind wat aangaan en wat net te gewillig is om jou by te staan indien jy enige vrae of bekommernisse het
Dus, as inwoner wil ek baie dankie sê aan Abraham Avenant en sy span onder hom NEL, Brackenfell
Behou jou eie denke
Sterkte aan Heleen Boshoff ("Wat 'n tyd om in te lewe!" Woensdag 28 Mei) en mag sy in haar nuwe werk by 'n nasionale nuusdekkingsplatform haar onafhanklike denke behou en daarvoor waardering ontvang
Dis altyd makliker om maar in te val by die meerderheidsnarratief, al skrei dit ten hemele En as dié duidelik verkeerde meerderheidsnarratief nog aanspraak maak op jou ondersteuning omdat dit patrioties sou wees, raak dit dubbeld moeilik Die narratief wat ons regering gebruik om mag te behou, het uitgediend geraak ná dertig jaar van wanbestuur maar hulle kan en wil nie aanbeweeg nie En, soos Heleen sê, dieselfde buiteland wat druk toegepas het om die vorige regime se vergrype aan die kaak te stel, doen dit nou weer met die huidige regime ISSIE VENTER, Durbanville
Wat gaan met seine?
'n Nuwe ding het sy kop uitgesteek Ek wonder oor die snaakse seine wat ons hoor wanneer ons in die bed lê Dis so 'n fyn skril geluidjie en dan word dit sterkter Wanneer ek buite in die tuin is laat agtermiddag word dit duidelik gehoor Nou kyk net al die torings wat verdoesel word as bome Dan die dik pale sommer naby die kerke, ook by die skole Die goed kom op soos paddastoele, sommer oornag Ek sien dit waar baie mense bymekaar kom of is ek heeltemal verkeerd Sal graag wil meer hoor oor die seine, of is dit bestraling? Hoor nog mense dit ook? Eers het ons dit nie gehoor nie Net nadat die dik pale opgerig is, is dit duidelik hoorbaar ANONIEM, Kuilsrivier
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BLISTERS FOR BREAD
Sport
Walkfora worthycause
Are you ready to step up and say no to childhood hunger? Then the annual Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk is just the thing for you
Amid high unemployment rate and alarming poverty in the country, the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) in association with Lucky Star is thrilled to announce the return of Blisters for Bread
PSFA is a 67-year-old registered non-profit organisation (NPO) that addresses hunger among young learners attending primary, secondary and specialneeds schools, OVC Safe Parks, ECDs and TVET colleges in the Western Cape Now celebrating 57 years of walking with purpose, the Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk has grown into one of the Mother City’s most beloved fundraising events It raises vital funds to provide daily nutritious meals to learners in need across the province
This year’s event will be on Sunday 31 August at the Green Point Common Sports Ground Online entries are now open, and participation is limited to 8 000 walkers
Flexible registration options are available for individuals and groups Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 17 August Every participant will be presented with a commemorative medal as a token of PSFA’s appreciation Complimentary
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This year’s event will be at the Green Point Common Sports
refreshments from Peninsula Beverages will be available to all walkers, ensuring everyone stays refreshed and energised throughout the day
There will also be live music performances, family-friendly entertainment, food stalls and loads of activities for kids and grown-ups alike Whether you’re walking with your school, workplace, friends or family, this event is the ultimate combo of purpose and play
Petrina Pakoe, director of PSFA, says Blisters for Bread is more than just an event; it’s a heartfelt movement “Every rand raised and every kilometre walked helps us ensure no child has to learn on an empty stomach ”
The R100 entry fee will enable PSFA to provide both breakfast and lunch to 20 hungry schoolchildren for a day
Official event T-shirts are available at R150
Starting in Stephan Way, the event offers two scenic route options along Cape Town’s iconic Sea Point Promenade The 10km walk starts at 07:30, while the 5km walk kicks of at 08:00 . To register, visit www.psfa.org. za. For enquiries, Top Events: info@ topevents.co.za, or WhatsApp 066 139 4210
Brackenfell, Monumentpark woel op die veld
Die Hoërskool Brackenfell en HS Monumentpark se eerste rugbyspanne was kookwater in die afgelope Saterdag se sarsie skolewedstryde Die Brakke het nege drieë opgestapel in sy kragmeting teen DF Malan vir ‘n wegholsege van 61-17 Die wenspan het alle afdelings van die spel oorheers en het daarmee sy houvas van die afgelope paar jaar op die Bellvilliete verder ingevryf
Ná ‘n terugslag of wat aan die begin van die seisoen het Monumentpark hom mooi reggeruk om tans uithalerspel te lewer Saterdag moes die span van HS President dit behoorlik ontgeld toe die Kraaie ‘n wegholsege van 50-3 beklink het Die span van Stellenberg het uitstekend daarin geslaag om die besoekende HJS Paarl tot vlak in die tweede helfte punteloos te hou Maar terwyl die Stellies se eie puntekanse telkens gefnuik is, het die Paarliete die gapings begin vind om uiteindelik 27-0 te wen
Junior teams battle it out in Bothasig
Bothasig AFC hosted the Back 2 Basics Soccer Tournament for u-7 to u-11 teams from across the metro this past weekend (Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June) at the Abe Sher Stadium
More than 100 teams participated across the five age groups
The cup winners were Meadowridge A (u-7), Rygersdal (u-8), Vasco Da Gama A (u-9), Wynberg St Johns (u-10) and Vasco Da Gama Red (u-11)
The plate winners were Vasco A (u-7), Sunningdale FC B (u-8), Bothasig White (u-9), Bothasig Black (u-10), and Sunningdale FC B (u-11)
MonteVista father and daughters shine inTaekwondo competition
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A Monte Vista father and his two daughters recently competed in a martial arts championship tournament where they raked in several medals
Milnerton het sy segetog voortgesit – hierdie keer met ‘n oorwinnuing van 37-5 oor die Hoërskool Bellville HS Tygerberg was in ‘n wipplankstryd met Malmesbury se HS Swartland gewikkel, maar het genoeg gedoen om welverdiend 21-17 te wen
Tygerberg-klub was met 33-26 te sterk vir Fairbairn, terwyl Scottsdene se verspeelde puntekanse teen Kasselsvlei tot gevolg gehad het dat dié wedstryd met 18-18 gelykop geëindig het Dit is eksamentyd, maar die volgende o 19A-wedstryde is wel geskeduleer vir die komende Saterdag (tuisspan eerste): Paul Roos t Stellenberg, HS Bellville t SACS, Brackenfell t Parel Vallei, DF Malan t Melkbosstrand, Milnerton t Durbanville, Monumentpark t HS Tygerberg, HTS Bellville t Hottentots-Holland, De Kuilen t Table View, Tygerberg-klub t Parow, The Settlers t Excelsior, Fairmont t Westerford - SAREL BURGER
The Martial Arts of South Africa (Masa) and South African Korean Martial Arts Association (Sakmaa) Western Cape Championship 2025, which took place on Saturday 24 May, was held at the Dutch Reformed Church in Ferndale, Brackenfell
The tournament, according to the website www kihapp com, caters for traditional martial arts as well as any stand-up styles such as non International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kickboxing and Korean Fighting Systems
Jerome, the proud father, says in total they took home seven gold, two silver and one bronze medal
He says his daughter Amber (11) performed extremely well Amber achieved three gold medals and one silver and qualified her for provincial colours She also won all of her fights and took silver in her pattern demonstration, the father says In her final fights, Amber beat more senior and seasoned fighters, he says
Amber, who attends Monte Vista Primary School, has been practicing Taekwondo for almost one and a half years Kiara (13), his older daughter who attends Edgemead High School, also competed Kiara also performed extremely well and achieved three gold and one silver medal She also qualified for her provincial colours Kiara also won all of her fights and pattern demonstration In her final fight she beat a 16-year-old seasoned black belt, even though Kiara is only a green stripe,
says
Kiara has been fighting for two years
Both daughters also trained in Krav Maga and currently represents Mercury Taekwondo in Cape Town
Jerome also raked in medals "I fought and won, beating former national champions," he says The 45-year-old fought in the 18 to 34 category "I also qualified to earn provincial colours " Jerome, who holds two black belts in Military Martial Arts and Taekwondo, is also a national instructor in ITF Taekwondo
Ground.
U-11 Vasco da Gama (White) versus Goodwood United FC Ethan Desai (Vasco) shooting at goal,hitting Nafees Karriem.At the back is Tylin Petersen (Vasco) and Blake Peregrino (Goodwood)
Daniel Muka (goalkeeper,Sunningdale B) trying his best to ward of an attack from Devante Gertze (Vasco Da Gama A) in their u-9 game.
Zachary Andrews of Newman’s FC u-9 escapes the defense from Iminathi Makawula (Goodwood United)
Monte Vista resident Jerome Pillay (centre) with his daughters Amber and Kiara