More than 60 volunteers braved the winter chill at Bloubergstrand on Friday 30 May for the Bash the Trash beach clean-up,joining forces with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and Change Makers Hub to protect the environment and strengthen community bonds.
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DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Despite a notable decrease in serious crimes, Kraaifontein remains one of the most dangerous suburbs in the Western Cape, ranking fifth in the province and 12th nationally
This comes as 1 576 serious crimes were reported by the community, reflecting an 11,5% decrease, according to crime statistics for the third quarter of 2024 (January to March) released by police minister Senzo Mchunu on 23 May
It pointed to a broad decline in reported crimes across most categories, offering a measure of
reassurance to the community
According to the figures, murder cases dropped to 45, down by six compared to the previous reporting period Sexual offences also fell significantly, with 55 cases reported, 23 fewer than before Attempted murders were recorded at 18 cases
Common assault dropped by 27%, with 237 incidents reported; and assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm also declined, with 126 cases, 20% less than the previous period
Robbery figures also show notable reductions
The number of serious crimes reported by the Kraaifontein community
WHAT’S ON/DIARY
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JO SEKEPANE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
SATERDAG7JUNIE
. Trivia-aand ten bate van die Oom Vossie-dakfonds. Maksimum ses mense per span. Kaartjies kos R100 elk. Koeldrank en lekkers sal by die kiosk verkoop word. Skakel 084 325 6496 vir meer inligting
.Join the Goodwood Fashion and Thrift Bargains Market from 09:00 to 13:20 at the Goodwood Sports Club (corner of Milton and Alice street). A garment donation bin will be available in the foyer your pre-loved clothes can make a meaningful difference For more information, email thegoodwoodmarket@ gmail com or WhatsApp 064 529 8020
WOENSDAG11JUNIE
. Die laaste bundel met kwatryne, Miniatuur, van Johann de Lange, sal bespreek word by die byeenkoms van die Durbanville-poësiekring om 10:00 in die saal van die Durbanville-biblioteek. Die kwatryne sal voorgelees word deur Mariëtte Opperman, 'n bekwame verskundige Lede, asook besoekers (teen R50 per besoeker), is baie welkom. Kontak Lesley van der Vyver by 083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.com om bywoning te bevestig.
THURSDAY12JUNE
. The Cape Bird Club invites all bird enthusiasts to its next meeting on at 19:30 The event will take place at the Nassau Centre Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road, Newlands. Joel Radue will present an engaging talk on birding and research in Zambia. Visitors are welcome to attend. Entry for visitors and non-members is R20 For more information, contact Sharon at 072 633 3379
SATURDAY14JUNE
. The Goodwood Islamic Society Youth invites all youth aged 13 and above to Career Day from 14:00 to 17:30 at Quloobul Moemineen Masjid, 127 Goodwood Street, Goodwood. Entry is free, and food will be on sale
. A fun market day and car wash will be hosted at Soneike High School in Highburyfrom 10:00 to 15:00 in aid of Soneike High School's drum majorettes looking to participate in the Federation of Dance Drill, Cheerleading and Majorette Sport SA's national championship taking place in Klerkdorp in July
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 There will also be a performance by some of the Cape Olympia High Performance Rhythmic Gymnasts. 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 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
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.
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
THURSDAY28AUGUST
. A wine auction will be held onfrom 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners at Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org.za to buy tickets.
Cityadjusts tariffratesto easeburdenon ratepayers
DESIRÉERORKE
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
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
JumpstarttoGuinnessrecord
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Defying gravity, a very agile young man of Durbanville has just achieved a Guinness World Record in sideways jumping (jumping to the side) with a distance of 285cm after only six weeks of training
The 26-year-old Albert Louw, who grew up on the farm Phisantekraal (also known as Klein Phisantekraal) on the outskirts of Durbanville and matriculated at Durbanville High School, became interested in sideways jumping after he discovered that he has a knack for jumping
"I used to be very small and skinny for most of my life Somewhere during Grade 11 I had a big growth spurt and when I got back for the start of Grade 12, athletics just worked
"I was always part of the long-jump team throughout my school years, but when matric came, I suddenly excelled in high jump, sprints and hurdles I had the privilege to be selected as the athletics captain thereafter and we ended up winning the annual interschools athletics competition that year," he elaborates
RIDDLEDWITHINJUIRIES
"I went on to Western Province trials for hurdles after that, but unfortunately fell head first on the track after hitting a hurdle during the final race
Jumping then kind of found him, he says "After high school I dreamed of becoming an Olympic athlete, but my journey forward was unfortunately riddled with injuries and every time I would reach my desired performance level, something would go wrong I've broken bones and
Throughout his life he had long bouts of struggling with his mental health
"Finding a reason to wake up in the morning wasn't always a straightforward answer I found comfort, a sort of haven in pushing my body to its extremes and keeping my muscles moving is the one thing that I can truly say made life worth waking up for," he says
ACTIVETOGETHER
He created Newro, a platform designed to get people moving and being active together, while creating and fostering social connections I wanted to open the door and invite people to get their bodies moving, because I fully and deeply believe that physical movement can heal mental movement," he says
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officiated you need multiple forms of video evidence, as well as witness statements and official documentation, including three or more videos from different camera angles, at least two professional witness statements, a person qualified in measuring and numerous more administrative stuff," he says
PINKCROCS
This is not his first Guinness world record "I broke the record for the highest seated box jump in March 2023, which has unfortunately since been broken by an American, but I plan on taking that one back soon I also broke, and still hold the record, for highest standing jump carrying a 40 pound pack, which I did in a pair of pink Crocs I am still not sure why," he
says "I love jumping and pushing my limits I love learning about psychology and physiology in my free time and if it involves physical movement then I probably enjoy it - from hiking, running to swimming in freezing water Other than that I develop software and eat copious amounts of meat during my non-training periods, I am also a slight coffee snob and drink rooibos tea before bed 96% of the time "
He is currently waiting for feedback from Guinness World Records to officially confirm his achievement, which can take up to six weeks, he says
Albert Louw in action in his attempt to achieve a Guinness world record in sideways jumping
Zevenwachtearnstopstatus
CARINAROUX
CARINA ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA CO
ZA
Zevenwacht Wine Estate, a founding member of the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy (BHRC), was recently awarded WWF Conservation Champion Status
The estate signed a fiveyear conservation agreement to solidify its commitment to continued stewardship efforts BHRC public liaison, Christel Liebenberg, said it is no small feat to be awarded WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) Conservation Championship Status
"The farm and cellar had to achieve a minimum of 70% in their IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) official audit Strong emphasis is placed on biodiversity, water and energy preservation, and conservation Efficient use of irrigation systems, water recycling, protection of water resources, the use of renewable energy, and energy-efficient technologies must be incorporated in the annual plan of operation that WWF reviews each year " Zevenwacht owner, Denise Johnson, said her late husband, Harold Johnson, was a visionary When Harold bought Zevenwacht in 1992, the same year the BHRC was founded, it was "reasonably dilapidated, closed to the public – just a private farm with no facilities " Harold wanted to attract
STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON BIODIVERSITY, WATER AND ENERGY PRESERVATION, AND CONSERVATION
people to the farm and began development
Johnson said that after Harold's passing in April, the family, together with the staff, had taken over They are committed to following in Harold's footsteps
"Our goal has always been to strive to improve the land and to do what is best for the land and the people "
RENOSTERVELD
More than 80 hectares of the farm consist of natural veld, mostly made up of critically endangered Swartland Granite Renosterveld
"We have lots of pockets all over the farm and probably have in excess of 100 hectares of conservancy Over the years, we've been involved in alien clearing and doing little bits to preserve the flora and the beautiful animals We have caracal, buck, porcupines, tortoises - that's always been the norm for us, and that's why we are even more excited to be a member or a conservation champion, because it's also prompted us and pushed us to do more," Johnson said Zevenwacht has solar panels on their cellar roof and workshop, uses mulch in their vineyards, and support the BHRC in their conservation efforts, including
snare patrols and as a donor site to the Renosterveld rewilding project
"Lynda (Muller) from Discover Renosterveld comes to collect cuttings to propagate plants for rewilding We have snare patrols thanks to the Cape Leopard Trust – one of the challenges is illegal harvesting
“We are making efforts to protect and manage the environment," Johnson said The farm is part of the 130 km BHRC mountain bike trail network and also has a hiking trail – a section of which is dogfriendly
CHAMPIONS
Development and agricultural expansion have always been a threat to conservation, said Dwayne Brecht, extension officer for the WWF Conservation Champions Programme
He explained the programme started in 2004 (under the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative) with the objective of working with the wine industry to introduce environmental management plans and to collaborate with landowners In 2016, the focus shifted
"We are working more with what we consider environmental leaders farms that are doing more than just the average "
The criteria that farms need to adhere to are currently under revision, as the WWF has developed a new strategy for the next five years There are three principles at the core of the programme that farmers follow to aid conservation: protect, manage, and restore "In terms of protection, each farm signs a stewardship agreement with us, either five or ten years That's a landowner
contract where the farm sets aside a portion of land that they will protect for that period It's a smaller agreement compared to CapeNature or SANParks We need systems that suit each landowner’s needs Some farms prefer this system," Brecht said The programme's current footprint is about 45 000 hectares of farmland, of which 25 000 hectares is conserved under these agreements
Lynda Muller,botanist from Discover Renosterveld (left) talking about the rewilding site on Mooiplaas,neighbouring farm to Zevenwacht and another member of the Bottelary Hills Renosterveld Conservancy
V aak // Entertai ent
WCslamsNHI fundingplans
SUKSESVOLLEWYNVEILINGGEHOU
Gaste geniet hulself by die Paarlskool Ontwikkelingstigting se jaarlikse wynveiling,wat Woensdagaand by Eensgezind buite Durbanville plaasgevind het Hierdie wynveiling is een van die stigting se grootste fondsinsamelingsprojekte ten bate van die Paarlskool vir leerders met gestremdhede.
Kinderhuis soek vakansiewerk vir kinders
Die Durbanville-kinderhuis is op soek na geleenthede vir vakansiewerk vir die kinders van 17 jaar en ouer in hul sorg "Dit gee hulle die geleentheid om nuwe vaardighede aan te leer, 'n sterk werksetiek te ontwikkel en voor te berei vir 'n lewe buite die kinderhuis," sê Johanna Strauss, bestuurder van die Durbanville-kinderhuis
Die kinderhuis het tans sowat 17 seuns en meisies wat baie baat sal vind by vakansiewerk, asook oor naweke
"Mense wat bewus is van enige werksgeleenthede moet dit oorweeg om hulle asseblief 'n kans te gee," sê Strauss . Kontak Johanna Strauss by jstrauss@ dchome org.za met navrae of om meer inligting te kry
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
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?
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BLISTERS FOR BREAD
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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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)
Kraaifontein karateka skitter by AUSC UFAK Region SouthToernooi
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
Ethan Pieters, n talentvolle 12-jarige leerder van Fanie Theron Primêre Skool in Kraaifontein, het op Saterdag 24 Mei ‘n merkwaardige oorwinning behaal deur goud te verwerf in die seuns 14-afdeling van die AUSC UFAK Region South karate- toernooi in Durban Ethan het SuidAfrika verteenwoordig by die kampioenskap, waar atlete van agt Afrikalande om die gesogte titel meegeding het Die toernooi is op 24 en 25 Mei deur Suid-Afrika aangebied Pieters beoefen karate sedert hy vier jaar oud was en het beide sy Westelike Provinsie en SuidAfrikaanse kleure verwerf onder die bekwame leiding van Sensei Xinophine Hael by die Sports Karate Academy ` n Sleutelfiguur in sy reis na goud was sy spanmaat en mentor, Rio Cruz Cruz, wat ook lid is van die SA karatespan, het in die junior ouderdomsgroep vir seuns 16-17 jaar meegeding en met n indrukwekkende vertoning goud en brons behaal
Suid-Afrika, wat as gasheerland opgetree het, het ook as die algehele wenner van die toernooi uit die stryd getree, gevolg deur Botswana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibië, Zambië en Mosambiek
“Dit is ` n droom wat waar geword het Nou kan ek met trots
vorentoe kyk Ek wil my skool, my ouers, familie, vriende, Sensei Xinophine Hael en die Sports Karate Academy bedank vir hul ondersteuning
“Sonder hulle sou die prestasie nie moontlik gewees het nie,” sê Pieters
year’s event will be at the Green Point Common Sports Ground.
Anxious moments in the u-8 game between Bothasig Black and Rygersdal Matthew Barnes (36-Rygersdal) on the attack with Bothasig goalkeeper Nicolas Witten on defense with support from Joshua Santi (13) and Kai Jansen.The game ended on a draw 3-3 PHOTOS: CARINA ROUX
Players trying to get a foot to the ball in the u-11 game between Vasco da Gama (White) versus Goodwood United FC
MacKayla Tamlin of Bothasig Black (u-9) on the attack in their game against Avendale Athletico
Ethan Pieters and Rio Cruz met die Suid-Afrikaanse