. Die roman Children of Sugarcane deur Joanne Joseph word deur Christa Thom by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar) en R50 kontant vir besoekers. Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.
FRIDAY20JUNE
. An inspiring and educational presentation by the Olympic sports mental coach and international keynote speaker, Luc van der Hofstad, including a talk by a biokineticist, Kristen Greef, will be held at 19:00 at the NG Church in 8th Avenue, Boston, Bellville Tickets are available for R150 and will include a beverage of choice and a cupcake The event serves as a fundraiser toe enable six young ladies from the Cape Olympia Club to attend international competitions for the Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics. For more information, send a WhatsApp message to Tiffany Tredoux on 083 225 6419
SATERDAG21JUNIE
. Living Network-krisissentrum vier 21 jaar van diens met ’n fondsinsameling saam met Jak de Priester @ Straatkafee Die viering sal van 10:00 tot 13:00 in die Vredelust-foyer op die hoek van Duminystraat en 13de Laan in Boston, Bellville, gehou word. Kaartjies kos R200 en is beskikbaar via Computicket of te koop by die Vredelust-gemeente tussen 08:00 en 13:00 sowel as Kruiskoffie in Bellville-Wes tussen 08:30 en 17:00
. Besprekings is oop vir 'n betowerende aand saam met RAAF by Eensgezind! Kaartjies beloop slegs R450 per persoon en sluit in vermaak, sjerrie sop brood, malvapoeding met vla en hope pryse Kontantkroeg beskikbaar Kontak Gerda by 083 257 0380 vir jou kaartjie!
THURSDAY26JUNE
. The R5 book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home will take place on Thursday 26 June and Friday 27 June from 09:00 to 15:00 and Saturday 28 June from 09:00 to 12:30 at the reception area of the home There will be a selection of DVDs and CDs at this sale at only R5 each, as well as books, including children’s books, text books and coffee-table books. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilities will be available
SUNDAY29JUNE
. The Inner-Wheel Club Durbanville is hosting the show It's my Life at the Barnyard Tygervalley in aid of Tiney Owls Baby Home The show will feature the greatest road trip songs by, among others, Bon Jovi, The Eagles Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, ACDC, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Guns 'n Roses and Bonnie Tyler The doors open at 12:30 and the show starts at 14:00 Book tickets at R195 with Irene on 082 783 9869 or by email to ireneander62@ gmail com. When making a booking, mention Tiny Owls Baby Home, and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to them
. Daar is twee vertonings van Vry! by die Hoërskool Bellville, een om 15:00 en die tweede om 18:00 Kaartjies kos R150 en kan by Webtickets (dus enige Pick n Pay) gekoop word. Daar is nie bespreekte sitplekke nie en deure open ‘n halfuur voor elke vertoning. Vry! is vir die hele gesin en beslis ‘n produksie wat jy nie moet misloop nie Vir meer inligting bel Danie by 082 876 9015
. Dedicated Kungfu students training at The M.J Li Kungfu Foundation NPO based in Goodwood are hosting a Fundraiser Jive Festival Comedy Show at the Baxter Theatre in aid of students selected to compete at the prestigious United World Martial Arts Federation National Championship taking place on Saturday 5 July in Norwood, Johannesburg. Tickets cost R250 per person. Bookings can be done via WhatsApp Contact Salma on 076 989 6979 or 081 711 1211
WOENSDAG16JULIE
. Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub-byeenkoms by NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen), 09:30 vir 10:00 Sop-en-kuierdag - spreker: Leon Kluge - "A Visionary of Landscape Design and Nature’s Storyteller". Blommekunskompetisie – Horisontale ontwerp met "layering"-tegniek. Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY9AUGUST
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This public concert is part of their drive to expand their appeal to new audiences and potential new members. The event will take place at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and will be available through Quicket from Monday 9 June For any further information, call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
Seldsame Sustersmaan betowerKaap
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Die pragtige Sustersmaan het sterrekykers oor Kaapstad heen verlede week gaande gehad
Dié unieke maan wat net ná sonsondergang op 10 Junie oor die horison verskyn het, was die laagste wat dit in amper 20 jaar oor die horison verskyn het - n verskynsel wat volgens kenners eers weer in 2043 sal plaasvind Dit was as gevolg van n groot maanstilstand of lunistice
Wanneer dit gebeur, is die noordelikste en suidelikste maanopkoms- en maanondergangposisies op hul maksimum afstand van mekaar op die horison - iets wat oor etlike jare geskied
Danksy n "maanillusie", soos dit genoem word, lyk die aarde se natuurlike satelliet altyd groter met maansopkoms wanneer dit naby die horison is omdat die brein se perseptuele funksie dit as baie verder waarneem
Die sesde volmaan van die jaar het met opkoms rooierig vertoon as gevolg van die atmosferiese toestande naby die see, en namate dit gestyg het, het dit meer oranje vertoon
Volgens Edward Foster, verbonde aan die Sentrum vir Astronomiese Erfenis in Suid-Afrika, was die volmaan teen 09:40 op die 11de Junie "amptelik vol" en dus 100% belig, en teen aand se kant slegs omtrent 99,9%
Die Sustersmaan is in ` n Suid-Afrikaanse konteks genoem na die sterbondel bekend as isiLimela in Xhosa, Pleiades in Engels en die Sewe Susters in Afrikaans "Die groep verskyn kort voor sonsopkoms bo die horison en die gereelde terugkeer daarvan is soos n kosmiese almanak In Junie is dit snags snerpend
UNIEKE MAAN VERSKYN EERSTE KEER IN AMPER 20 JAAR
Dié foto is Woensdag 11 Junie om ongeveer 17:40
koud oor groot dele van die SuidAfrikaanse binneland, maar die sterre wat deur die son in die somer verberg is, kom nou weer te voorskyn Dié eerste volmaan in Junie vestig juis ons aandag op die sikliese gang van die sterre, want gedurende Junie sien 'n mens vroegoggend vir die eerste keer weer die sterbondel nadat dit vir n paar maande afwesig was," sê Foster
The gathering on Friday evening.Before leaving the Velodrome,a drifting car took a
Toit died in FROMPAGE1
Dylan van Rhyn expressed his sorrow in a heartfelt tribute: “You were taken from us far too soon I’ll cherish a lifetime of memories your heart of gold will never be forgotten ” Karen Smith reflected on the impact Du Toit had on those around him: “You had a way of finding your way into people’s hearts You were truly one of a kind ” Jeandré was also known for his prowess on the rugby field first at Brackenfell and later Stellenberg High School
In memoriam Brackenfell High School expressed its condolences to friends and family "Jeandré will be remembered for who he was and the deep impression he made on the school community Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved," the school stated
spin around the wreck Du
It was on this spot along the N1 where Jeandre du Toit lost his life
deur Christoff Theunissen in Simonstad geneem,soos die maan agter die Roman Rocks-vuurtoring verby beweeg het PHOTO: CHRISTOFF THEUNISSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
B’fell man held in child porn probe
A 50-year-old man from Cape Town, who was arrested in Brackenfell by the Free State Provincial Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations Unit in May, will remain in custody following the postponement of his bail application on 11 June
He faces multiple charges, including sexual exploitation, sexual grooming, facilitating the creation of child pornography, recruiting a child for financial or other rewards for the purpose of creating child pornography and using a child for the purpose of benefiting from pornography
The accused initially appeared briefly in the Blue Downs Magistrates' Court, before being transferred to the Dewetsdorp Magistrates' Court, where he made his first appearance on 2 June
According to police, several electronic devices were seized during his arrest "A preliminary forensic analysis has uncovered evidence suggesting the involvement of additional potential victims, aged between 14 and 16," says a police spokesperson As the investigation unfolds, further charges may be added " The investigations are ongoing
Man gunned down in Voortrekker Rd
Crime-scene experts and detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit were scouring the scene of a shooting in a bustling Voortrekker Road, which unfolded in broad daylight on Thursday afternoon, 12 June, leaving one man dead and another seriously injured
According to provincial police spokesperson Capt Frederick C van Wyk the shooting occurred at approximately 14:40, when a vehicle stopped beside a group of men, including the deceased,
CaperunnerconquersComrades
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
After running nearly 1 600km from Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), a Cape Town local has reached the goals he had set out to achieve - to run to, and to compete in this year's gruelling Comrades Marathon
The Comrades took place on Sunday 8 June, starting in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban
TygerBurger reported on Denver van der Bergh's plans to take on this challenge in March this year
Denver, a recovering drug addict and former patient at the Ramot Treatment Centre in Parow, told the newspaper back then that he wants to run to KZN and compete in the 12-hour marathon - dubbed the Serenity Run - for charity
The newspaper caught up with him again last week to hear how challenging his journey and run was
He ran to Pietermaritzburg but explains that at one pointbetween Mossel Bay and George - he was forced to walk due to a knee and foot injury The trip between the two towns is 42km long and took him up to eight hours to complete "From there I continued to run again," he says
The first eight days, he says, was amazing "I was running freely, running basically six kilometres per hour The injury slowed me down a bit, but the
run was absolutely amazing
"In the Western Cape I was greeted by people in various towns, where they welcomed me in, and standing along the road with placards I was even offered food Some people brought me dinner and then also, in the Eastern Cape there is such an amazing running culture there
"People would stop along the route, just to offer you energy drinks and fruits, not even knowing who you are They also put me on their WhatsApp groups, so at various parts there would be runners who would join me, just to run with me for a few kilometres, especially through the more dangerous areas
"KwaZulu-Natal was absolutely amazing as well The views are spectacular, and the roads are nice for running as well," he explains
LEAPOFFAITH
He says he did not know what to expect when he undertook the run from Cape Town to Pietermaritzburg "It was a leap of faith, in the hopes that I could fly, because for me it was all about spreading a little bit of hope, because there is such a lot of suffering and despair in our communities " I wanted to promote the idea that anything is possible, if you put your mind to it, and also to raise funds for those who cannot afford drug rehabilitation, he says The money is donated to Ramot
, y impossible, possible We are so, so proud of you You are the only human being who will run from the Western Cape, through the Eastern Cape, to KZN to run the Comrades You are such an inspiration of what can be done It is important to remember that we are always there for you through the good times as well as the bad times,” says Johannes Janse van Rensburg, manager at the centre
REFLECTIONS
During the morning Denver also shared his reflections and lessons from the road, reminding everyone that with belief, support, and purpose, transformation is truly possible, said Janse van Rensburg Denver says even though his body was aching at times, he was always in good spirits, because he was driven by the purpose to pay it forward
Denver completed the Comrades before, but this year was
different
"Several people said because I ran from Cape Town, the race would be easy, but it was the exact opposite Before the race you are supposed to rest so that you can go there with fresh legs I went there with extremely tired legs, with 1 600km in my legs
When the race started, after the first 20km, I realised that I am in the ultimate human race They do not call it that for nothing It tests you on all levels, body, mind, soul and in your spirit It tests you to your core
"I could also feel after that 20km how tired my legs were, but the support there was absolutely phenomenal The people keep cheering you on and that gets you through it," he says He says he wanted to finish strong
"I am here to compete, I am in a race, and I am going to run this race I wanted to finish strong,
as it was not a race against other people for me, but a race against myself, to better myself and to continue this journey of each day being better than I was the day before
"When I crossed the finish line, I was extremely proud of myself There was just that feeling of content My whole life, especially as an addict, I used to feel inferior, I used to put myself down and thought less of myself and put other people on a pedestal
“So, this was redemption for me, I got to know myself throughout this whole journey and I realised that I am actually strong, that there is a fire that is burning inside of me and I have determination, that I am persistent and that I am stronger than I think I am I am enough I am so proud of myself, and will never think less of myself ever again," Denver says
Denver van der Bergh (centre) with staff at the Ramot Treatment Centre in Parow
Vermaak // Entertainment
Radio Tygerberg se Francois tree by Die Boer op
Francois Boyce, deel van die Radio Tygerberg Real Brêkfis-span wat weeksdae van 06:00 tot 09:00 op 104FM uitsaai, het Donderdagaand 12 Junie sy eerste vertoning by Die Boer in Durbanville aangebied. Francois, wat bekend is vir sy Hoezit Samelewing sosiale media platforms, was super opgewonde oor die geleentheid om sy stuk, “#Hoezitsamelewing 5 vrouens & ek”, by die gewilde restaurant-teater op te voer Die vertoning het ook spoedig uitverkoop
As gevolg van die aanvraag om Francois op die
verhoog te beleef, is 'n tweede vertoning gereël. Tydens die vertoning vol staaltjies en kwinkslae, stel hy jou voor aan die vyf vroue wat 'n impak op sy lewe gemaak het Dit word afgewissel met sy pragtige sang. 'n Aand van lekker lag, mooi musiek en Francois se nimmereindigende energie en sprankel, is net wat jy nodig het om 'n winteraand op te kikker .Bespreek kaartjies vir sy volgende vertoning op 3 Julie
Rocco kom warm die Kaapse winter op
Rocco de Villiers, wat einde verlede jaar na Kaapstad verhuis het, en in Januarie vanjaar 60 jaar oud geword het, bring sy eerste winterkonserte as Kapenaar op Saterdag 28 Junie om 20:30 en Sondag 29 Junie om 14:00 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant se verhoog.
Saam met die kitaarspeler Mauritz Lotz beloof die vertoning 'n musikale reis oor verandering, aanpassing en vrede maak. Rocco bring vier splinternuwe klavierstukke en 'n paar nuwe flambojante baadjies saam. Kaartjies kos R260 . Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
‘Marion Monroe’ takes the stage
“What's in a name?” Shakespeare once asked. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet ”
So is Marion Holm still Marion Holm, even though people call her Nicole Holm? Is Marion still a woman, even though people call her sir? What makes Marion, Marion? If a name does not define who you are, what then makes you, you?
Bringing her latest one-woman show Marion Monroe to the Kultura Festival on Saturday 21 June at 10:00 at Curro Durbanville High School Theatre Holm tells delightful stories with her typical humour and honesty to get her point across. She apparently also barks a bit
There are a few new characters, but old familiars like Nakkie are still on stage
Marion Holm, a favourite on the national art festival circuit for more than 20 years, is the recipient of the 2025 KKNK Kunste Onbeperk Award for Performance, joining the likes of Jana Cilliers, Frank Opperman and Dawid Minaar
Marion Monroe was also nominated for Best Newly Written Afrikaans Text at Momentum Beleggings Aardklop (2024) and then sold out in record time at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.
. Tickets cost R220 at Quicket
Modernadaption ofpoignantplay
Nothing is quite as it seems in Austrian Arthur Schnitzler’s provocative play, La Ronde, coming to the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July, at 20:00 with Saturday matinees at 15:00
Written in 1897 this is a story of ten recognisable characters from different parts of society, all searching for escape and connection through sex.
Director Leila Henriques locates the story with an all Fleur du Cap award-winning cast and creative team; Awethu Hleli, Lyle October, Tamzin Daniels, Nolufefe Ntshuntshe and Carlo Daniels, along with Berenice Barbier and Aidan Scott
In a world obsessed with visibility, image and performance this modern adaptation of La Ronde probes a world where intimacy is currency, sex is a calculated strategy, and everyone is performing for someone
La Ronde, French for "the round", refers to a dance performed in circle formation and also means "from one person to another". It creates the perfect metaphor for Schnitzel’s play driven by raw physicality pulsating contemporary music and visceral dance It takes a funny, provocative look at relationships now,
DAGBOEK / DIARY
. 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 Ronderuns at The Baxter from 20 June to 12 July 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.
. Marc Eugene Lottering is op Saterdag 21 Junie om 13:00 by die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville-teater Geen kinders. Kaartjies kos R220 by Quicket
. Zaan Sonnekus tree op Saterdag 21 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by heroesbrackenfell.net
. Simfonie en Lied – ’n Middag met die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese Jeugorkes en Zanne Stapelberg is op Sondag 22 Junie om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville se teater Kaartjies kos R350 by Quicket
. Die Tygerberg-kinderkoor Galakonsert is in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch op Sondag 22 Junie om 16:00 Kaartjies kos R150 tot R170 by Webtickets
. The Cape Wind Emsemble conducted by Faan Malan will be performing in the Corpus Christi Church in Panorama on Sunday 22 June at 16:00 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.
20JUN
La Ronde is on the Baxter Studio stage from Friday 20 June to Saturday 12 July
delving into the complexities of power, desire and the relentless pursuit of connection. Through the ten characters and ten intimate encounters, it offers a sharp look at who holds power, who is exploited and who is seen. The play is set in contemporary Cape Town and seen through the eyes of a DJ who finds the perfect track to cover each smooth or clumsy sexual encounter Far more than an erotic carousel, the play exposes the transactional nature of modern relationships, where the lines between agency, desire and self-worth are constantly blurred.
There is an age restriction of 16 years and parental guidance is advised.
. Booking at Webtickets online or at Pick n Pay stores
Symphony and Song
Enjoy a joyous celebration of symphonic music and songs from the world of musicals and opera in Symphony and Song - an afternoon with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Zanne Stapelberg on Sunday 22 June at 15:00 at Curro Durbanville High School
Featured in this exciting program, compiled especially for the Kultura Arts Festival, will be classical and contemporary pieces, including Rimsky-Korsakov s "Capriccio Español" and "The Overture" from the District Six Suite by David Kramer
ORCHESTRALNUMBERS
There will also be some fun orchestral numbers for the younger audience members from The Lion King and Frozen Stapelberg will be joining the orchestra with iconic operatic and musicals’ hits like "Song to the Moon" and "I Could Have Danced All Night", as well as some fiery tango by Astor Piazolla and even a couple of Afrikaans songs. This promises to be am inspiring and uplifting musical experience for anyone and everyone Stapelberg says the concert is aimed at introducing younger listeners to the full symphonic experience Tickets cost R250 . Book at Quicket
Rocco de Villiers,deesdae‘n Kapenaar,tree by Die Boer in Durbanville op
Lyle October (middle) and cast of La Ronde PHOTO: MARK DOBSON
Zanne Stapelberg
THINKING OUT LOUD
j of information you consume You keep hearing people say that they heard a new movie was terrible instead of watching it themselves and offering their own unbiased opinion
Instead of freely being ourselves more people seem to latch onto the narrative of pop culture and join the "cool club" I m guilty of this too and I admit there are gems of handy advice glowing amid the "brain-rot" There's dates, delicious recipes and funny cat videos available with the swipe of a finger, but when do we
stop, reflect and allow some introspection before we fall prey to instant gratification and hits of dopamine?
It often seems more relaxing to enjoy a whole bag of crisps laying inside a warm bed binging Instagram reels or watching the latest series than finishing that new novel or completing our gym goals As a young adult enduring work traffic, deadlines, loneliness and dating disappointments, it s easy to become irritable and cynical and let our egos wreak havoc and become addicted to pleasing ourselves No pun intended there When we consider our dreams we may think have become dusty old toys we left on the shelf, but that's where the personal growth lies
We're quick to forget our progress when scrolling on social media and seeing someone who already has the kind of lifestyle we desire but hardly consider that we're only seeing a mirage someone has carefully curated to reflect their ideal selves to the world
We're obsessed with aesthetics and living life like celebrities and fear being seen as "cringe"
Especially young artists feeling exhausted about the hustle they endure creating their art and feeling upset about the views they receive and the bills that could care less about harmony and cinematography But remember, my friends, today Vincent Van Gogh's artworks are priceless despite his struggle in selling those beautiful paintings So enjoy the present tense and understand your work and legacy will live after you There's a beauty in floating in these chaotic seas of modern life, seeing how technology and social media has connected us to form relationships
Artist Tyler the Creator also constantly reminds artists and content creators to forget the numbers and publish their art because "you never know who's watching" -KEANANHARMSE
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Wat soek sekere
voertuie op ons paaie?
Verduidelik asseblief aan die wetsgehoorsame padgebruikers van hierdie provinsie waarom voertuie wat geen eksterne sigbare identifikasie soos nommerplate en tydelike lisensies vertoon nie op ons paaie
toegelaat word
Laat ek uitbrei: op Donderdag 5 Junie omstreeks 09:00 het drie voertuie sonder enige sigbare identifikasie in die rigting van Kaapstad in 'n konvooi deur
Beaufort-Wes gery
Hierdie voertuie is deur provinsiale verkeersbeamptes vir n roetine-inspeksie aan die westekant van die dorp afgetrek
Toe die verkeersbeamtes gevra word of hierdie
voertuie wettig op die pad is, het hy gesê hulle het handelsnommerplate (trade plates) en is dus wettig op die pad Hierdie plate of enige ander identifikasie was nêrens van buite sigbaar nie en dit het hom geensins gepla nie
Die implikasies hiervan is baie duidelik Dink aan moontlike verkeersoortredings wat begaan kan word soos spoedoorstredings, verbysteek oor sperstrepe, die ignoreer van rooi verkeersligte en stopstrate, tref-entrap-botsings ensovoorts, wat dan nie aangemeld sal kan word nie
WETSGEHOORSAME PADGEBRUIKER, Durbanville
Dit word duur om in Kaapstad te woon
Ek verwys na “Pensioner & Property Owner, Northern Suburbs” se brief “Who benefits when property prices explode?” (TygerBurger 11 Junie)
Die skrywer van hierdie brief slaan die spyker op sy kop en ek kan nie anders as om volmondig met hom of haar saam te stem nie
Ja, die Kaapse metro word relatief beter as ander metro’s bestuur, maar dit kom teen ‘n prys – ‘n prys wat onbekostigbaar begin word
Die hersiene begroting gaan ons gewone burgers steeds finansieel knyp, al word ons gepaai met sekere drempels
Dit kom voor asof die Stad geldgierig word en juis dit gaan hom waarskynlik met volgende jaar se plaaslike
verkiesings tref
‘n Mens hoor en lees byna daagliks van ongelukkigheid onder die metro se inwoners weens die verhoogde tariewe, heffings en eiendomsbelasting en selfs ‘n nuwe heffing (wat nie geregverdig kan word nie)
Nietemin, die skrywer van vermelde brief het dit reeds opgesom
En net ter wille van perspektief: nee, ek wil nie hê die metro moet deur radikale politieke partye beheer word nie, maar dink dis tyd dat die huidige heersers in 'n koalisie moet bestuur om te verhoed dat hulle kan maak soos hulle wil
Daar sal dan opsies wees
J VAN DER MERWE, Noordelike Voorstede
Affordable shops finally closer to home
We arrived from Namibia and settled in Duynefontein, Melkbosstrand in 1986
Prices in Melkbosstrand with the few shops were so expensive But we went to Bothasig to buy all our supplies at Shoprite and Fruit & Veg in Flamingovlei
Then Shoprite in Bothasig closed down and Checkers opened a new business there We could not afford the high prices We changed to Checkers on Eden
Bay - but later with all the changes in the shop, prices became sky high
Shops like OK Foods, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are not for the poor people of Duynefontein or Melkbosstrand Luckily a new shop opened at Bayside Table
View - a Shoprite like the one that was years ago in Bothasig; their prices are amazing
BLOSSOM VAN EEDEN-SPENCE, Duynefontein
Winter worsens road dangers
I recently drove down a road full of potholes and felt compelled to speak out The worsening condition of our local roads, especially during winter, is alarming Potholes have turned simple commutes into dangerous obstacle courses
After the recent rains the damage has only worsened This isn’t just about inconvenience or repair costs; it’s a growing safety risk How many more accidents must occur before road repairs are prioritised?
AURORA DANIELS, Milnerton
Safety is a constitutional right and not a privilege
Despite a rapidly growing population of over 90 000 residents spread across 184 km² and with crime on the rise, the Durbanville Police Station remains significantly under-resourced to ensure effective crime prevention, timely response to reported crimes and visible policing This is due to the ongoing failure of the national government through its centralised control of the police to allocate police capacity where it is needed
According to the Durbanville police, the officer to population ratio in 2023 stood at one police officer for every 858 residents This is significantly higher than the national average of 1:427 and nearly four times that of the United Nations recommended standard of one officer for every 220 people
The limited policing resources and the size of its jurisdiction impacts the Durbanville police's response times to reported crimes and the equitable delivery of policing services to all In 2023 alone, a total of 5 433 criminal cases were reported The residents of Durbanville have repeatedly raised their concerns about the delayed police response times to reported crimes and the insufficient police visibility in the face of growing safety risks
The unequal deployment of resources at Durbanville police raises concerns about its ability to fulfil its constitutional mandate In terms of section 205 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the objects of the police service are:
.To prevent combat and investigate crime;
. To maintain public order;
. To protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property and;
. To uphold and enforce the law
To address the current shortcomings, the following urgent interventions are proposed to the Minister of Police Mr Senzo Mchunu:
. The deployment of additional police personnel and operational resources to reduce the officer to population ratio;
. The upgrade of the Durbanville Police Station to Brigadier status to reflect its operational demands;
. The devolution of policing powers to capable provincial governments like the Western Cape and certain policing powers to the City of Cape Town Metro Police Service
This call to action is not criticism of the police officers at the Durbanville Police Station who continue to serve the community with dedication and professionalism It is rather a call for the deployment of additional resources to better equip them to enhance police services as envisaged in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and the South African Police Service Act, No 68 of 1995
HENDRI TERBLANCHE, Ward 21
EACEFULL STROLL AHEAD OF COLD FRONT: As the sun set early over Woodbridge Island in Milnerton,casting its glow closer to Robben Island than in summer, eachgoers made the most of the calm before the cold front The lighthouse began its nightly watch,its beam cutting through the dusk a timeless marker on a pecial evening stroll. PHOTO: EIKE DIEDERICHS
Tafelbergtoe!
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Daar was groot afwagting toe sowat 100 kinders van Kraaifontein Maandagoggend met entoesiasme in die busse geklim het vir n verrassingsuitstappie - die geheime bestemming, Tafelberg!
Vir dié kinders wat nog nooit op Tafelberg was nie, was Jeugdag n onvergeetlike ervaring By die berg aangekom, het grootoog jeugdiges met verwondering opgekyk na die Moederstad se grootste skat, opgewonde oor hul eerste kabelkarrit
Die spesiale dag, wat deur die niewinsgewende organisasie Shirley's Giving Hands beplan is, is moontlik gemaak deur ondersteuning en samewerking tussen die Tafelberg-sweefspoor en plaaslike ondernemings Donasies is ontvang van Crossworks, Checkers Okavango, Uitzicht Pharmacy, die Carmen Stevens Foundation en Marco Joubert
Kinders kry lekker sop
Honderde kinders is op Jeugdag getrakteer op warm sop, klere, lekkergoed en vrugte by die Kraaifontein-polisie se satelliet-kantoor in Scottsdene Die sop is gemaak deur Mary-Anne Olifant en haar damesgroep, wat ook die klere versamel het Michael Borches en sy Ford-klub het vir die lekkernye gesorg
KINDERS VAN KRAAIFONTEIN
Die Kraaifontein-polisie het ook aan boord gekom en van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak om met die kinders te praat oor veiligheid AO Louis Strydom van die polisiekantoor se maatskaplikemisaadvoorkomingseenheid het met haar praatjie bewussyn geskep oor die verskillende vorms van boeliegedrag, verkeerde vriende, goeie keuses en die regte van kinders
“Ons hoop is dat hierdie vreugdevolle geleentheid net die begin is van baie meer lewensveranderende geleenthede vir die res van die jaar," sê Lucile Pool van die organisasie "Ons wil hê elke kind moet weet dat sy toekoms nie deur sy omstandighede bepaal word nie God is in die middelpunt, en ons sien hulle "
Die mistige weer het nie die gemoedere gedemp nie.
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LEGAL & TENDERS
LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNT IN DECEASED ESTATE LYING FOR INSPECTION Estate late: MARILYN JOY SMIT
Estate number: 25718/2022
Identity number: 380330 0026 08 9
Last address: Merlot Retirement Village, Unit M25, Zevenwacht, Kuilsrivier, 7580
21, Labiance Sentrum Body Corporate, Carinusstraat, Bellville, spesifiek uitwinbaar verklaar word.
NEEM VERDER KENNIS dat indien die Eerste Respondent nie verskyn op 3 Julie 2025, dit kan daartoe lei dat die Agbare Hof die Aansoek toestaan
ESTATE NOTICES GENERAL NOTICES 4010
BOEDELS: KREDITEURE EN DEBITEURE 4201
KENNISGEWING
In die boedel wyle
LYNETTE JANSEN, ID-nr. 310624 0011 08 2, 'n weduwee, en wie gewoonlik woonagtig was te Tiebergweg 17, Bothasig, Kaapstad, en wat op die 27 Januarie 2025 oorlede is. Boedelnr. 012409/2025.
Alle krediteure en debiteure word hiermee versoek om hulle eise in te dien en hulle skulde te betaal binne 'n tydperk van 30 (dertig) dae gereken vanaf datum van verskyning van hierdie advertensie, naamlik 18 Junie 2025.
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