. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub kom byeen by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00 vir ‘n sop-en-kuierdag. Die spreker is Leon Kluge oor “A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller” ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met “layering”-tegniek woord aangebied. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY 18 JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: "Embrace the beauty of Summer" – wear your best flowers & blooms attire Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org
TUESDAY 22 JULY
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 The guest speaker Dr Lester Cowley will present a lecture titled: "Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
. Discover the art of pottery with Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre in a relaxed and creative environment, suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Classes run from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost is R165 per lesson for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay R150 All fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For enquiries or to enrol, contact 066 237 7021
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets. Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
WCrecords spikeinroad fatalities
The Western Cape Government is deeply alarmed by the recent spike in pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests. From 30 June to 6 July, a tragic 23 people lost their lives in 23 separate crashes on Western Cape roads.
These include:
. 15 pedestrians; . four drivers;
. three passengers and . one motorcyclist
"These figures serve as a sobering reminder that reckless behaviour on our roads continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for our most vulnerable road users The loss of lives on our roads is avoidable and requires collective action Too many innocent lives are impacted and altered by the poor judgment and decisions of road users,” said Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku
“Most alarming is the 57 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a week marked by heavy rain across the province Driving while under the influence, no matter how small the amount, will not be tolerated Drivers are urged to prioritise safety at all times,” added Sileku
WINTERSEASON
The winter season brings added challenges for all road users Shorter days, poor visibility, wet roads, and adverse weather conditions increase the risk of incidents, especially for pedestrians Driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of road crashes and fatalities
If you plan to drink:
. Arrange for a sober driver, taxi, or e-hailing service
. Never let a friend drive under the influence
. Be part of the solution, report reckless drivers when it is safe to do so Pedestrians are urged to take personal
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At any rate, many accidents occur on the single-lane road, according to Bresler
Most recently, he says, a taxi crashed into a house two months ago and a year or what ago, a woman and her child tragically lost their lives in a headon collision on the stretch of the road between Builders Warehouse and Brighton Road
SHORTAGEOFMANPOWER
Due to a shortage of manpower there is a general lack of visible traffic police on neighbourhood roads
"It is impossible to have traffic officers on all the roads at all times There is simply not enough traffic officers and that is common knowledge, something that does not help curb speeding and reckless driving," says Bresler
"But how we do we solve it?" he asks
An amended policy suggested by the City of Cape town suggest that the regulations
The number of people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during the first week of July
responsibility when heading out:
. Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in poor light conditions
. Cross only at designated crossings or intersections where drivers expect to see pedestrians
. Avoid distractions such as cellphones and headphones when walking near or across roads
. Do not walk under the influence of alcohol
. Stay alert, always assume drivers cannot see you
To improve safety and visibility on our roads, The Western Cape’s Provincial Traffic Services conducted 213 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the province during the past week Over 27 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, resulting in just over 4 000 fines issued for various traffic violations A total of 78 arrests were made for the following offences:
. 57 driving under the influence of alcohol;
. four reckless and negligent driving;
. one speed-related arrest;
. three overloaded goods vehicles; . 11 possession of fraudulent documentation and
. two failure to furnish information
The Western Cape Government continues to urge all road users to act responsibly, especially during adverse weather conditions
“Pedestrians remain our most vulnerable road users, and the numbers recorded this weekend are a stark reminder We all have a role to play in protecting lives on our roads, let’s drive, walk, and act with care,” concluded Sileku
be changed to allow traffic calming measures on Class 3 roads
"It is a long process, however, that involves comment by the City's engineering department and subcouncills before it can be passed by Council But should it be passed it will be a sure light in the tunnel for residents in the area "
Bresler says traffic calming measures is a necessity on this dangerous road
"I have monitored the road on many occasions and observed how people speed down there, often skipping stop streets, he says
Moreover, until such time as extra measures can be taken, he says it is critical that motorists start taking cognisance of their own reckless driving and the consequences of it on community safety "Driver behaviour and safe driving plays a vital role in road safety, and residents must start taking responsibility for their own driving for the common good of the commuty "
DHA extending office hours to assist learners
To help learners apply for or collect their identity documents the Department of Home Affairs (HA) is extending its operating hours to 18:00 This special extension runs until Monday 21 July
To ease pressure HA has introduced dedicated counters for collecting Smart ID Cards and passports, space-permitting.
It also allows clients who aren’t able to book appointments to visit as walk-ins Dr Leon Schreiber, HA Minister, encouraged those who applied for ID and have waited for three weeks or more to visit their HA office to collect them. . Apply via https://services dha.gov.za/#/ authenticate/identity
Rowersdoenhul vooraswerkers
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
’nMan van Kraaifontein is Donderdagoggend in Eikendal deur drie mans aangerand en beroof terwyl hy na die oplaaiplek vir sy vervoer werk toe gestap het
Sy aanvallers, sê André Kruger, het hulself voorgedoen as werkers wat ook werk toe gaan Hulle het werksoorpakke aangehad en rugsakke gedra
"Dis n nuwe truuk onder die skollies om niksvermoedende inwoners meer kwesbaar te maak," sê Kruger, wat al twee keer beroof is Kruger het sy huis in Eerstelaan omstreeks 06:30 verlaat
"Dis stil dié tyd van die oggend, behalwe vir n paar mense wat vroeg in die oggend werk toe gaan Die drie mans het van voor af verby my aan die ander kant van die pad gestap "Ek het nie veel daarvan gedink nie; die volgende oomblik toe lê ek op die grond met my gesig in die teerpad "
Die mans het omgedraai en Kruger van agter af getrap en platgedruk Hy is verskeie kere in die sy geskop terwyl sy kop plat op die pad gedruk is, sodat hulle sy broeksakke kon deursoek Hulle het sy foon uit sy broeksak gegryp en laat spat
omgedraai huis toe en voor sy buurvrou se huis flou geraak
Sy selfoon, sê hy, is nie van groot waarde nie, en hy het dus nie die saak by die polisie aangemeld nie
"Ek kon ook nie die manne se gesigte sien nie, en sou nie die polisie kon help met beskrywings nie Wat sou dit in elk geval help?" sê hy
Volgens Kruger was hy net een van baie voetgangers wat onlangs in die gebied beroof is, waar weinig polisiepatrollies is
"Dit is net nie meer veilig nie So 'n paar maande terug is drie mense voor my beroof en ons hoor gereeld van mense wat in die strate beroof word," sê hy
Die jongste misdaadstatistieke dui op die algemene voorkoms van die misdaad in die gebied Tussen Januarie en Maart vanjaar is 40 gewone voorvalle van roof in Kraaifontein aangemeld en 202 met verswarende omstandighede - dus waar mense aangeval en beseer word TygerBurger het die Kraaifontein-
Have your say on local safety
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Community involvement is key to making Brackenfell a safer place, and the CPF needs the support of local residents to strengthen its efforts in fighting crime more effectively in the area
Every police station in South Africa has a CPF, and it plays an important role in helping tackle crime by working closely with local communities Community policing, as set out in the Police Act, is a proactive approach that relies on everyday citizens working alongside the police to address the root causes of crime, with the aim to build a strong partnership between the police and residents, and to come up with safety solutions that work for the community
A safer community starts with an informed and involved community, says Brackenfell CPF chair, Norman Landry
"The Brackenfell CPF plays a vital role in fostering cooperation between residents, the police, private security, and neighbourhood watches One of the key opportunities for public involvement is through the CPF’s general meetings, and your presence there matters more than you may think By attending the general meeting, members of the public gain direct access to information about local crime trends, police operations, and current safety initiatives "
ASAFERCOMMUNITY
It provides a platform where Brackenfellers can raise safety concerns, ask questions, and make suggestions "Whether you’ve noticed suspicious
activity, feel unsafe in a particular area, or have ideas for improving security, the general meeting is your opportunity to be heard," says Landry
"The CPF relies on active participation to identify challenges to implement practical responses By attending, you’re not just observing but you’re contributing to a safer Brackenfell "
Legislated functions of the CPF include promoting accountability of the local police to the community in addition to monitoring the effectiveness of the police, and to advise on local policing priorities
This entails making recommendations to the station commanders, the provincial commissioner and the MEC
A general meeting of Brackenfell Community Policing (CPF) Forum is scheduled to take place on 21 July at Heidekoppie church at 19:00
Chair of Brackenfell CPF,Norman Landry
Voetganger in Giel Basson-rylaan omgery
RICHARDROBERTS
Die Wes-Kaapse polisie het bevestig dat 'n saak van strafbare manslag ondersoek word nadat 'n vroulike voetganger verlede Dinsdag (8 Julie) op Giel Bassonrylaan in Parow raakgery is Kapt Frederick van Wyk, 'n provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, sê sy kantoor kan die voorval bevestig waarin 'n 36-jarige vrou doodgery is Die saak word deur speurders by die Goodwoodpolisiekantoor ondersoek
Inligting oor die voorval is ook wyd op sosiale media gedeel Luidens die inligting is sy glo vroegoggend op Giel Basson-rylaan naby Miltonweg in Churchill Estate, Parow, deur 'n minibustaxi raakgery Die taxibestuurder het glo 'n rooi verkeerslig verontagsaam
Vosnamedchampion
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s Mayco member for economic growth, was recently named the Industry Champion by the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) in recognition of his ongoing efforts to strengthen the local manufacturing sector
Speaking at the CCTC’s 20th Annual General Meeting, Vos called the award a “meaningful milestone” and credited the strong collaboration between government and industry for making real progress possible
“This award is a strong signal that the work we’re doing together with industry is
Vermeenderowerverskyninhof
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die vermeende rower wat verlede week in verband met die rooftog op 'n hoogswanger vrou, haar man en hul tweejarige kleuter in die Bellville-landdroshof verskyn het, is in die daghospitaal behandel nadat hy glo in 'n skermutseling tydens sy aankeer beseer is
Volgens kapt FC van Wyk, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, het die 39-jarige man van Durbanville verlede Dinsdag (8 Julie) op ‘n aanklag van gewapende roof verskyn
Die saak is na gister vir ‘n aansoek om borgtog uitgestel Die uitslag van die borgtogaansoek was nog onbekend met druktyd
PISTOOL
Die gesin is op Sondag 6 Julie omstreeks 16:30 by die hek van hul woonkompleks
VERDAGTE DREIG GLO OM KIND TE SKIET TYDENS ROOFTOG
in Durbanville deur 'n gewapende man beroof Die man het 'n pistool, wat later geblyk het 'n gaspistool te wees, op hul kleuter gerig en gedreig om die kind te skiet as die ma nie haar selfoon oorhandig nie
Die ma het haar selfoon eenkant gegooi om hom van hulle af weg te kry en toe die vermeende rower omdraai om dit op te tel, het haar man hom platgeduik
Die vrou, wat ses maande swanger is, het hard om hulp gegil en twee mans van die kompleks het hulle te hulp gesnel en die rower met kabelbinders vasgemaak
Die rower het ook 'n knipmes en skroewedraaier by hom gehad 'n Tikpyp is ook by hom gevind
Haar man moes steke ontvang vir 'n kopwond nadat die rower hom met die vuurwapen oor die kop geslaan het, het die vrou aan TygerBurger gesê
POLISIEWYDVEROORDEEL
Die Durbanville-polisie het volgens omstanders eers 'n uur en 'n half later by die misdaadtoneel opgedaag om die vermeende rower in hegtenis te neem - glo “omdat'n voertuig nie beskikbaar was nie"
Die voorval het egter slegs 400m van die polisiekantoor af plaasgevind - volgens Google Maps slegs ses minute se stap Dié traagheid is verlede week wyd deur inwoners van Durbanville op sosiale media veroordeel
Lt kol Malcolm Pojie, bevelvoerder van die polisie se provinsiale mediakantoor, het op navrae deur TygerBurger oor hoekom die polisie nie na die toneel gestap het nie, gereageer en laat blyk dit is "voortydig om daarop te reageer, aangesien die diensleweringsklagte eers ondersoek moet word"
Lane markings missing on busy Brackenfell Boulevard
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Crucial road markings dividing lanes on Brackenfell Boulevard, the suburb’s busiest thoroughfare, were not completed last year due to what the City of Cape Town has termed "capacity constraints" This was confirmed by the City’s Mayco member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, last week
The affected stretch of road
runs from Frans Conradie Drive in the central business district to De Bron Road in Vredekloof, a key route in Brackenfell that has become increasingly hazardous due to missing lane markings A month ago a man tragically lost his life at one of the affected crossings where the road turns off onto the N1
At this junction, the absence of clear lane markings has been flagged as a serious safety risk by motorists However, a direct
causal link between the accident and the absence of adequate road markings cannot be drawn The accident is still under investigation
Having witnessed many near head-on collisions on this very section of the road, frustrated by the City’s lack of response, members of the Bracken Heights Neighbourhood Watch turned to TygerBurger for help after reporting the issue more than two months ago, with no action
taken According to Buks Smuts who uses the road daily he has observed several near accidents on the sections of the road where road markings are "non-existent"
"As motorists cross the N1 bridge and attempt to turn onto the highway, they face oncoming traffic from the opposite direction, creating a serious risk of head-on collisions as the traffic is not regulated into channels due to there being no road markings ” says Smuts
Quintas did not provide specific details on the nature of these capacity constraints to complete the work, but TygerBurger has it on good authority that the delay was largely due to a shortage of available contractors to carry out the work during the previous financial year "The road markings will be done as part of this current 2025'26 financial year programme," he says in response to questions posed by the newspaper
Slow police response triggers petition in Durbanville
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Amidst recent attacks on Durbanville residents and complaints of slow response by Durbanville police, more than 3 740 people have already signed a petition by local Ward 21 councillor Hendri Terblanche to have more police boots on the ground
A highly pregnant mother, her husband and their two-year-old toddler were threatened with a firearm a week ago
After the robber was detained by residents of their complex,
they had to wait an hour and a half for the police to turn up at the crime scene to arrest the robber The police said their slow response was that they did not have a vehicle available to go out to the crime scene
The robbery took place and the robber was detained only 400 metres from the police station
STATISTICS
Shocking statistics were shared by Terblanche in his petition, which he plans to hand over to parliament as soon as possible
According to Terblanche
there is currently only one police officer to 977 residents in Durbanville - sick and annual leave left out of the calculation "Safety is a constitutional right, not a privilege!" Terblanche says in his petition "Despite the rising population growth and the increase in demand, the Durbanville police station remains under-resourced due to the failure of the ANC to allocate police capacity where it is needed The centralised control of the police services continues to undermine effective local policing
"However the residents feel unsafe due to the unequal deployment of police resources to Durbanville police station," he says According to Terblanche recent information obtained from the Durbanville police station reveals that the approved staff allocation was reduced by 11 officers in 2022 and a further nine officers in 2024 "Consequently, the officer to population ratio now stands at 1 police officer for every 977 residents This is significantly higher than the national standard of 1:427 ”
UPGRADENEEDED Durbanville Community Police Forum (DCPF) is supporting the petition "as long it is not a party political action", says Louie Storm, chair of the DCPF "Our police station must definitely be upgraded to brigadier status if one considers the massive development that has been approved by the City of Cape Town and on other goverment levels “ Visit https://petitions.da.org. za/p/police-reinforcementsdurbanville to sign the petition.
Die vuurwapen wat die vermeende rower op die tweejarige kleuter gerig het,het agterna geblyk‘n
Redwinesoiree inDurbanville
This year the first-ever limited-release pinotage by the producer members of Durbanville Wine Valley will be launched at its much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase on Friday 8 August
The event is being presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate on Adderley Road outside Durbanville
The Taste of Terroir Soirée traditionally features a range of wines across several vintages and styles Award-winning farms to be represented at the event are Nitida, Meerendal, Maastricht, Mellish Family Vineyards, Klein Roosboom, Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville Hills, D’Aria, De Grendel and Diemersdal
While the region’s cool climate is most often cast as the foundation for its champion sauvignon blanc wines, the truth is that this same climate also proves ideal for the optimal development of all wine grapes, says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers
ACHIEVEMENTS
This is underscored by a string of recent awards for Durbanville reds - including Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023 winning the International Judges' Trophy; Diemersdal achieving 95 points for its Private Collection 2018 Bordeaux blend at this year’s Trophy Wine Show; and De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah and Groot Phesantekraal Syrah receiving 95 and 94 points respectively in Winemag’s 2025 Shiraz Report, she says Most recently, Durbanville excelled at
8AUG
The Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase takes place from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville
the Decanter Wine Show too Gold medals were awarded to the De Grendel Wines Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay, as well as Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Promenade Pinotage and The Tangram (White)
The Taste of Terroir Soirée will present guests with the first opportunity to taste Durbanville Wine Valley’s first-ever limited-release pinotage, created as a collaboration of the winevalley’s producer members The wine is conceived to shine a light on three significant milestones: Durbanville’s bicentennial anniversary; 100 years since the establishment of pinotage, a South African creation; and, the centenary of Afrikaans as an official language Tickets at R300 per person includes tastings poured by winemakers of the valley, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture Guests have the option of following the event with dinner at local restaurants, among which The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal, Wilde Vy Bistro at Hooggelegen Farm and Meerendal’s Bossa or La Romantica
. Tickets are available via Quicket at https:// qkt.io/raDXb5
Gemeenskap maak
In die gees van Mandeladag wat op Vrydag 18 Julie gevier word, het Radio Tygerberg 104FM se luisteraars weer gewys hoe groot hul harte is deur massas winterklere en komberse by die radiostasie se kantoor af te lewer
Radio Tygerberg het in sy veldtog “Cover up” warm artikels ingesamel vir MES se WinterHoop-projek WinterHoop is n noodreaksie op die winterweer waarteen haweloses eintlik geen weerstand het nie “Ons luisteraars wys keer op keer hoeveel hulle vir hul medemens omgee Ons staan weer eens verstom oor hoe vrygewig hulle is Vanjaar het ons vir twee weke op die lug donasies gevra ten bate van MES Oud en jonk het opgedaag met bydraes van warm baadjies, truie, sokkies, serpe en handgebreide musse, asook toiletware en nie-bederfbare kosprodukte - alles voorraad wat MES gedurende die winter broodnodig het vir wanneer haweloses by hul skuilings aanmeld Aan die einde van die tweede week kon ons letterlik nie by ons kafeteria inloop sonder om oor 'n swartsak vol klere of 'n stapel komberse te struikel nie,” sê Rikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder
LANDWYEVELDTOG
MES het in Junie vanjaar 'n nasionale veldtog gehou om vir hul takke landwyd wintergoed in te samel Radio Tygerberg het as vennoot hier in die Skiereiland ingespring en luisteraars aangemoedig om tweedehandse klere wat nog in 'n goeie toestand is, by die radiostasie af te lewer MES doen ongelooflike opheffingswerk in die gemeenskap
Hulle het drie skuilings in die noordelike voorstede en maak ook 'n verdere drie noodskuilings in Bellville, Parow en Durbanville oop wanneer die erge
beursies
kouefronte die Kaap tref
Só het hulle in Junie vanjaar net hier in Kaapstad 4 116 etes verskaf en 3 346 beddens beskikbaar gemaak met nog 'n verdere 92 beddens by noodskuilings
Die statistieke vir 2024 wys dat MES gedurende die jaar 45 760 bedspasies beskikbaar gemaak het aan haweloses en ook 402 noodbeddens
“Die droë en warm klere wat ons vir die haweloses gee wanneer hulle by ons om hulp aanklop, laat hulle nie net fisiek beter en geriefliker voel nie, maar dit speel ook ’n baie belangrike rol om waardigheid te herstel Ons bied nie net warm klere en kos nie, maar ook n veilige skuiling en traumasteun aan hierdie groep mense wat absoluut weerloos is gedurende die wintermaande
“WinterHoop word moontlik gemaak deur gewone mense wat buitengewone dinge doen Ons is ontsettend dankbaar vir die Radio Tygerberg-luisteraars wat so ruimhartig bygedra het,” sê Anelle Erasmus, hoof van MES se ontwikkeling en bemarking
“Wanneer die Kaap so koud en nat is, soos wat dit verlede week was, besef 'n mens net opnuut hoe bevoorreg jy is as jy droog en warm is en boonop nog 'n warm bord kos kan geniet Dit is goed wat 'n mens maklik as vanselfsprekend aanvaar MES help die wat nie so bevoorreg is nie dat hulle ook warm, veilig, geborge en versadig kan voel Veral in die winter maak hulle 'n reuseverskil in behoeftiges se lewe Dit is hoekom ons so graag met hulle hande vat
“Alle dank gaan aan ons luisteraars wat met soveel liefde en passie donasies na ons kantoor gebring het en die winter vir haweloses warmer gemaak het,” sê Van Rooy
Radio Tygerberg 104FM se Real Brêkfis-span saam met Senzo Madida (heel regs) van MES Senzo is die naskoolsorg-groepleier.Die Brêkfisspan is (van links) Neville D,Francois Boyce en Benescke Janse van Rensburg
Balletcompanies combineforcesto presentSwanLake
For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will join forces to present Swan Lake first in Johannesburg and then at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July
Veronica Paeper oversees this version of Swan Lake that was originally staged in Cape Town in 1971 by French dancer Attilio Labis. Close on 150 years after its first performance in Moscow in 1877, this saga of love and betrayal remains at the pinnacle of classical ballet, performed by ballet companies around the world.
The two companies have a line-up of established stars and exciting newcomers waiting in the wings to dance the leading roles. Alternating with their Joburg Ballet counterparts in both cities as Odette/Odile and Prince Siegfried will be CTCB principals Kirstél Paterson and Hannah Ward, partnered by Leusson Muniz and guest artist Jerome Barnes, recently seen opposite Ward in CTCB’s sell-out season of Giselle at Artscape The role of the evil Von Rothbart will be shared by CTCB’s Axton Green and Joburg Ballet’s Gabriel Fernandes and David Maluleka.
Performances take place at the CTICC on Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 with two matinées on Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July at 14:00 Tickets start from R200 .Book at Webtickets.
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.Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Artscape until 19 July A vibrant, uplifting musical about 16-year-old Jamie New a boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Book at Webtickets
.Aladdin runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 20 July Tickets R100 to R120 Toddlers under two free on lap Tickets at Webtickets.
. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at The Baxter now until 27 July A magical, laughfilled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 at Webtickets
. Beyond runs at Theatre on the Bay from 16 to 26 July Lamta’s new dance production weaves thrilling and innovative choreography with elements of cirque, clowning, vaudeville, and spellbinding vocal harmonies. Tickets from R150 to R275 at Webtickets
. Juanita du Plessis tree op Donderdag 17 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
. Kismet, a Taare Bollywood Dance adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 17 July at 19:00 (preview), Saturday 19 July at 19:00, and Sunday 20 July at 16:00 Tickets from R150 at Webtickets
. Now That’s What I Call Music met James Stewart en John Ellis is op Vrydag 18 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R250 by www dieboer com
. Dance the afternoon away with five talented musicians - Nico & Fran, Greg Clifton and Kevin & Alison - at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 20 July starting at 15:00 Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book. .Barry Hilton is performing at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley on Wednesday 23 July at 19:30 Tickets cost R200 Book at www.barnyardtheatre co.za . Prime Circle tree op Donderdag 24 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
. Unruly runs at The Baxter from 17 July to 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. Tickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. A Tapestry of Song is at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Thursday 24 July at 19:00 The Tygerberg Children’s Choir shares the stage with the choirs from La Rochelle High School, and Goodwood Park, Table View and Welgemoed primary schools. Tickets cost R90 Book at Webtickets .Journey Through Song is on stage at Artscape Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 Inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman this concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions. Book at Webtickets .The Mikado - In Concert, a sparkling 140th anniversary tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan’s most iconic comic opera, is at Artscape Opera House from 25 to 27 July Book at Webtickets
Cape Town City Ballet’s Sasha Barnes as Odile,and Joburg Ballet’s Monike Cristina as Odette PHOTO: LAUGE SORENSON
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Joburg Ballet join forces to present Swan Lake at the Cape Town International Convention
Bloekombomevergiftig
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Die 19 historiese bloekombome op 'n stuk grond langs rugbyvelde van die Laerskool Durbanville, wat in Mei begin vrek het, is inderdaad kwaadwillig vergiftig, het die Stad Kaapstad bevestig ("Bloekombome vergiftig", TygerBurger, 4 Junie)
Volgens die Stad se department van parke en ontspanning is neerslag van onkruiddoder by die bome gevind "Die departement het sy interne ondersoek afgesluit en die saak vir verdere ondersoek aan die polisie oorhandig," het die departement op navrae deur TygerBurger gesê
Die vergiftiging van die bome het die gemeenskap van Durbanville geskok Gate is in elke boomstam geboor en gif is in
Gate is in boomstamme geboor en onkruiddoder daarin toegedien om die bome doelbewus te vergiftig
NEERSLAG MET GLIFOSAAT, ‘N BESTANDDEEL WAT IN BREËSPEKTRUM ONKRUIDDODERS VOORKOM, IS IN DIE BOME GEVIND
dié gate gegooi Meer as een gat is in van die groter, ouer bome geboor Dit stem ooreen met die metode wat gebruik is toe nege bloekombome in Renbaanweg langs landbougrond in 2019 met 'n onkruiddoder vergiftig is
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In 'n onafhanklike verslag wat deur Hearshaw and Kinnes Analytical Laboratory saamgestel is en aan TygerBurger verskaf is, blyk dit dat neerslag met die aktiewe bestanddeel glifosaat in die bome gevind is - 'n bestanddeel wat in breëspektrum onkruiddoders soos Roundup voorkom
Anelisiwe Manyana, 'n mediawoordvoerder vir die WesKaapse polisie, het bevestig 'n saak van opsetlike saakbeskadiging word deur die Durbanville-polisie ondersoek Die ondersoek volg nadat 'n inwoner die Stad in Mei ingelig het dat die bome vrek en vermoedelik vergiftig is Mense met inligting word versoek om Crime Stop by 08600 10111 te bel
Die bome groei op grond wat die Stad sedert 2022 vir 'n tienjaartydperk aan die skool verhuur Die grond bestaan uit twee erwe, Erf 1980-RE, wat vir n openbare pad gesoneer is, en Erf 1971, wat vir 'n openbare oop ruimte gesoneer is en waarop 'n stormwater-retensiedam geleë is, soos TygerBurger vroeër berig het Die stuk grond word hoofsaaklik vir parkering tydens sportbyeenkomste en vir ouers wat hul kinders by die skool kom op- en aflaai,
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HISTORIESEBOOMLANING
Die stuk grond van 5 000m² is deel van die totale gehuurde stuk grond van 16 770m², waarop die skool se twee rugbyvelde (Erf 1876) geleë is Dit is hoofsaaklik die bome op Erf 1980-RE (onbeboude deel van Aristeaweg) wat vergiftig is Die ry geelhoutbome langs Durbanville-rylaan, asook die enkele bloekombome op Erf 1971, is nie vergiftig nie
Die vergiftigde bome was moontlik deel van die oorspronklike historiese bloekomboomlaning langs Durbanvillerylaan - langs die ou wa-roete vanaf Durbanville na Bellville
Doep Muller, die voorsitter van die skool se beheerliggaam, het in Junie aan TygerBurger sy kommer oor die vergiftiging van die bome uitgespreek
Volgens Muller was die skool in gesprek met die Stad om die stuk grond te koop, maar dit is afgekeur omdat die grond geoormerk word vir toekomstige paduitbreidings, asook weens die teenwoordigheid van 'n retensiedam daarop Volgens Muller is die skool se eie, onafhanklike ondersoek ook afgehandel, met dieselfde uitslag
Die Stad het op navrae oor die toekoms van die bome gesê die bome sal gemonitor word om te kyk of van hulle wel oorleef en weer uitloop
"As bome of takke bros en gevaarlik raak, sal dit verwyder word," volgens 'n woordvoerder van die Stad
Altesame 19 bloekombome het gevrek nadat dit vergiftig is
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BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
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Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
Durbanville-wynvallei lê uitgestrek vanaf die heuwel op die Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met Tafelberg in die agtergrond FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
Moslemsvier1500jaar
V"Die projek is nie net 'n viering van die geskiedenis van Islam nie; dit is 'n dringende versoek aan almal om die universele waardes van Islam en hoe dit vandag relevant is tot globale uitdagings, te ondersoek Ons wil hê die herdenking moet almal insluit; daarom word daar iets vir oud en jonk in die jaar lange vierings ingesluit," sê dr Elias Parker, een van die organiseerders van die projek
Die bekendstelling is bygewoon deur Moslem-geleerders, gemeenskapsleiers, aktiviste, kunstenaars en mediavennote
Tans is daar meer as 1,9 miljard Moslems wêreldwyd wie se lewe deur Profeet Mohammed se leringe gevorm is Vir Moslems, veral in Suid-Afrika, is die vierings 'n manier om hul identiteit te herbevestig, hul bydraes in gemeenskappe te vier en om waardes van vrede en geregtigheid uit te lig," sê Parker
Ander vierings sluit in 'n joernaal wat
deur erkende internasionale Moslemgeleerdes uitgebring gaan word, en die bywoning van 'n internasionale konferensie deur geleerdes wat Mohammed se boodskap gaan ondersoek om te kyk hoe dit vandag met kwessies soos geregtigheid, inklusiwiteit en die beskawing beslag vind
Die jeug- en gemeenskapsprogramme sluit in essays, om opvoedkundige bronne te kry vir ontwikkeling van skole en madrassas en om die jeug aan te moedig om volgens die Koran te leef "Ons rig ook 'n ope uitnodiging aan individue, instellings en organisasies om hul tyd en vaardighed aan te bied of om programme te borg Daar word ook voorbidding gedoen vir die sukses van die projek en dat almal sal bydra tot die publikasies van alles, insluitend die kunsprojekte . Kontak Ameena Harker by 082 955 1887 of Ameena@legacy1500 com met navrae
Dr Elias Parker,een van die organiseerders,Sheik Ismail Gqamane,Sheik Sadullah Khan en Shafiq Morton het ook die bekendstelling bygewoon
Teenwoordig by die bekendstelling van die Legacy 1500-projek was (van links) Sheik Zaid Fataar,Sjeg Ebrahim Gabriels en Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie van die Legacy 1500-projekkommissie
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