SANDFprepsfor Capedeployment
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DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
The South AfricanNational Defence Force (SANDF) and thepolicelast week commenced preparatory operations in Cape Townahead of the military's deployment to tackle gang violence in identified crime hotspots.
Aselect contingent of police officials and SANDFmembers conducted operational scanning exercises on Wednesday and Thursday last week, involving air and ground presence of limitedforces at variousidentified locations across the city.
Brig Novela Potelwa,spokesperson for Western Cape police, emphasised that "the exercise should notbemistaken for the actual commencement of deployment of theSANDF" and described it as "essential preparation for the integrated forces ahead of theactual deployment."
Potelwa urged thepublic to "respect the operational spacethese forces require and refrain from speculatingabout their presence in thetargetedareas.
"The preparatory operations follow President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement duringthe State of the Nation Address on 12 February that SANDFmembers would be deployed to support thepolice in addressing gang violence and illicit mining at identified crime hotspots.
The operational scanning exercise representsthe final preparatory phase before theformal military deployment commencesinthe Western Cape's most
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JUDGEMENTOVERDUEASCOMPLEXITYCITED
Sapoa’s attorneyBen Grootlast week revealedthatwhilst thejudgement was expected by 5March in accordance with normal judicial standards requiring delivery within three months of trial, the courthas yettohand down itsdecision on thematter, which is of significant public importance
“We have no indication whatsoever of when thejudgement will be delivered,” Groot told TygerBurger, expressing concernthatthe delay could affect public participation in Cape Town’s 2026-’27 budgetprocess, whichbegins at the end of March.
“The case’scomplexityhas probably contributed to the delay, with Sapoa’s courtpapers alone comprising at least 6 000 pages, and AfriForum’s documentation totallingapproximately4000 pages,” he said. Afriforum broughtits own case, but thematters were heardtogether.
AfriForum’s Jurie Ferreira concurred that urgent clarityisrequired to enable theCity to proceed with its 2026-’27 budget planning.
Judge President Nolwazi MabindlaBoqwana appointed afull bench to hear thematter, recognising its substantial public importance.The bench includes Judge PresidentMabindla-Boqwana herself, alongside Judges André le Grange and KateSavage
“Should Sapoa succeed, the immediate implications would probably see the three fixedchargesbased on property values set aside anddeclared unlawful,” said Groot, butnoted thatimmediateimplementation would depend on thecourt’s specific directions. He suggested it would make practical sense forcharges to continue until 30th June, marking the end of the City’sfinancial year.
Groot indicated thatanunsuccessful party may appeal the judgement, but that any appeals can only be considered once thejudgementhas been received.
“The urgency of the application was partly motivatedbycitizens’ need for insight to properly comment on municipal
POLICE, SANDF CONDUCT SCANS BEFORE ROLLOUT
troubled areas.
BRIEFING
Prior to the preparations starting the Western Cape Government last Sunday received abriefing from the senior management of the Western Cape police on national plans on the deployment.
"The deployment will be focused on numerous high-crime policing precincts across the Western Cape which together account for approximately 55% of violent crime in the province. Cabinet noted that the SANDF will act as aforce multiplier in support of police operations and stressed that thisintervention must be implemented through strong coordination with all relevant role players," saidWinde.
Winde underscored the importance of ensuring that the deployment is intelligence-driven, collaborative and informed by lessons learned from previous SANDF deployments, including the intervention undertaken in 2019.
"Cabinet noted that provincial resources and initiatives should form part of the integrated effort,including the Western Cape Government’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), K9 units, technology-enabled policing tools,and the deployment of provincial traffic services to assist with stabilisation efforts," said Winde.
“...theimmediateimplications
wouldprobablyseethethreefixed chargesbasedonpropertyvalues setaside.”
-Ben Groot
budgets, highlighting the case’sbroader implications for municipal governance and public participation processes,” he said.
POLITICALCONCERNOVERBUDGETTIMELINE Budget specialist and GOOD Party PR councillor Sandra Dickson expressed dire concern over the delay in delivering the judgement on the case.
“This remains unresolved months after the December 2024 hearings whilst the 2026-’27 City of Cape TownBudget is due out on 31stMarch thisyear,”she told TygerBurger.
“The complexity, multiple parties, and the City’s constitutional threats have delayed judgement from Judges le Grange, Savage, and Boqwana.
“However, ratepayers feel that the judgement should have been handed down timeously.”
Meanwhile, she says, Eskom’s disturbing trend of ramping up fixed charges, with the 8,76% tariff hike effective April this year,spells more hardship for already overstretched ratepayers if the City prevails, layering property taxes onto already crushing bills.
Preceding the court hearing, Dickson called for fair, consumption-based tariffs that reflect actual usage and are not discriminatory based on property values.
TheCityofCape Town defended the case, maintaining that itsfixed charges linked to property values represent a lawful and equitable approach to funding municipal infrastructure, arguing that cross-subsidisation ensures sustainability for all residents.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis views the policy as the only viable method to fund Cape Town’s record R40billion infrastructure programme over three years, stating that wealthier residents helping fund services for the lessfortunate creates “a working city of hope for all”.
Seminartackles gangcrisis
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BRENDEN.RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
With bullets still flying on the Cape Flats, killing young and old, aone-day seminaron“Gangsterismand Social Dysfunction” was held at the Universityofthe Western Cape (UWC) on Wednesday18March, bringing stakeholders fromcivil society, faith-based organisations, government, policing structures, academia and affected communities together.
TygerBurger reported on five different tripple or doublemurders since the beginning of March, stretching across communities such as Kraaifontein, Delft, Mfuleni, Nyanga, Gugulethu and Mitchell's Plain. Almostall the murdersare alleged gangland killings, with retaliationattacks being common placed.
CRIMESTATS
The most recent crime statistics (third quarter, covering October to December 2025) show 257 out of 276 murders described as "gang-related" occurred inthe Western Cape. It is also the province with the second highest murder ratio per100 000 (15.2)
In the thirdquarter nationally 6351 were killed, with 1198 occurring inthe Western Cape.
The only good news is that therewas a declineof3,4% (44 fewer)murdersfrom the previous quarter.
The top 10 stations for murder in the country are all in Cape Town communities. Those stations are Mfuleni, Nyanga, Delft, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Kraaifontein.
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EXPERTS URGE SOCIETY-WIDE ACTION AGAINSTGANGS
acentury. Overtime these formations have evolved from loosely organised street gangs into sophisticated criminal syndicates involvedindrug andhuman trafficking, racketeering,corruption andother forms of organisedcrime.
Participantsemphasised that gangsterism is notmerely criminal but alsocultural, governed by internal codes, hierarchies andideological norms. This subculture hasproven resilient, adapting to changing socio-economic conditions."
SPATIALINEQUALITY
Speakers further highlighted howcolonial and apartheid spatial planning had laid the groundwork for gangsterism, particularly in the Western Cape. The legacy of forcedremovals, segregatedcommunities andeconomic marginalisation continued to shape environments in whichgangs thrive.
The seminar painted astark picture of thepervasive impact of gang activity. In affected areas, basic rights, including freedomofmovement, association and expressionare often curtailed. Gangs, in many instances, functionassurrogate families in contexts fragmentation and inter-generation violence.
"Participants raise aboutthe infiltration intolaw enforcement structures,alongside
Blood stocks running ‘dangerouslylow’
Blood stocksinthe Western Cape are runningdangerously low ahead of the Easter weekend, atraditionally critical period marked by increased emergencies, promptinganurgent callfor donors to stepforward.
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) is appealingtoall eligible donorstodonate blood.
Theservicecurrently has only atwo-day supply of O-negative blood, far below the minimum five days needed to maintain astable and sustainable supply for
communities across the province. For thepast two weeks,O-negative stock has been under severe pressure, with worrying drops now seen in other blood groups as well.
“O-negative blood is often used in lifethreatening emergencies when thereis no time to determine apatient's blood type,” says MarikeCarli, PublicRelations Manager at WCBS. . To findyourclosest blooddonation clinic, visit www.wcbs.org.zaorWhatsApp 060549 7244.
Communitywalksfornappies
Over 100 participants fromacross CapeTown took part in the Daniel andFriendsNappy Walk 2026 at Meerendal on Sunday, enjoying ascenic 5km walk through the picturesque wine region.
The annual charityevent collects adult nappies for disabled children, with nappies serving as the entry fee for participants. The financial burden on families whose children require ongoing nappy use is enormous, and organisers aimtoalleviate this burden by providing theseessential supplies
TygerBurger attended the event to captureafew moments.
HUNDREDSTAKE PART IN CHARITY WALK AT MEERENDAL
Participants navigatethe beautifulMeerendal estate Walkers of allagestakepart in the communityevent Communitymembers stride through the vineyards.
Hikersenjoying thewine region’sstunning landscape
Participants unwind and socialiseafter completing the5km PHOTOS:DESIRÉE RORKE
Seekingsolutions
TPHOEBEWINSGOLDATWESTERNPROVINCE
Phoebe Pieters,a Grade 5learnerfromKuilsRiver PrimarySchool,wasselected forthe Western Cape Primary SchoolsAthletics Team in girls’ under-11shot put.Phoebe,who onlytook up shot putlast year, maintained first placefromher first competition right through to winning gold at the Western Provincechampionshipsand silveratthe WesternCape PrimarySchool Athletics championships,where she qualified forthe National Championships.
KuilsRivercelebratesLibraryWeek
Kuils River Library celebrated South African Library Week (SALW),which ran from 16 to 22 March, with various outreach activities and events.
This year’s theme was “Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures,” focused on digital inclusion, preserving indigenous knowledge, and fostering lifelong learning. Library Week highlights libraries as essential democratic spaces for information access and offerspatronsthe chancetoreturn outstanding library items without fines.
MEMBERSHIPDRIVE
Kuils River Library began the week with amembership drive at Shoprite Shopping
ACTIVITIESFOCUSED ON DIGITAL INCLUSION, INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE, FOSTERING LIFELONG LEARNING
Centre, where staff members engaged with the public.
The library alsohosted its quarterly homelessoutreachinpartnership with Sareptaand Kuils River clinics.
During the event, clinic staff presented health awareness talks, andcommunity members who attended were treated to awarmcup of soupand bread. Guests also had the opportunity to choosefrom donated clothing. Other events included abooktalkand poetry reading, as well as reading sessions for children.
Librarystaff remind patrons thatevery library visit is astep toward discovering something new
SanelisiweDladla(student nurse,KuilsRiver clinic), AbongileNdabazandile(adultlibrarian),Sr.Beverly Williams (nurse,SareptaClinic) and SinovuyoJack (front) were involved in the homelessoutreach
Staff members from KuilsRiver Library at their membership drive,arefromleft: Brigitte De Mink (senior librarian) AbongileNdabazandile(adult librarian),PearlNgobeni (children’slibrarian) and Neliswa Konzwayo (seniorlibraryassistant) talking to one of the shoppers.
Neliswa Konzwayo (senior libraryassistant)reading to the toddlers from Tiny Shining StarsEducare
Carnivalsightsdazzleanddelight
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KAYLYNNE.BANTOM@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
The spirit of unitytookover Cape Townasthe 16th Cape Town Carnival turned Human Rights Day into avibrant showcase of localtalent andcultural pride.
Music, dance and dazzling displays filled the GreenPoint Fan Walk on Saturday 21 March as thousands flockedtothe event to see the spectacle.
Tracey Carter, carnival performance director, saidover 1200 performerstook part in thefestivities.
“Every year we say not again. But then we do it. We do this for Cape Town. When they come out to see the performers, it feels good. We had some challenges with the wind, but it all cametogether beautifully.”
With this year’s themeof“Follow your heART”, the event featured the artistic energy of 12 “Carnival Champions” from the city’s creative community.
This included singer Zolani Mahola who performed on theUvuyo float, a
UNITY,TALENT AND CULTURAL PRIDEAT16TH CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL
celebration of joy, culture andthe power of voice to unite anation.
Artist Anslin Gysman andactress Natashavan derMerwe wowed thecrowd withclassic local songs from the Trap vir Trapfloat.
ActivistNyaniso Tutu-Burris featured on the Amandla float atribute to South Africa.While media personality Dylan Majavie wowed thecrowd on the float about transformation, Morph.
Providing yet another highnotewas Cape Town legend DJ Ready Dand graffiti artist RizahPotgieter on the BPM: Beats |
Paint |Move float
Blending tradition with innovation,a new addition this yearwas the procession of modernised cars, adding anew highlight for thecrowd.
JayDouwes, CarnivalChief Executive Officer, said: “Wecalledthem our Champions because they have voluntarily andproudly been part of the process of telling theirstories andinspiring carnival participantstofollow their dreams. Their excitement to be part of the carnivalhas been inspiring.”
ProfRachelJafta, Chair of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, said the performers puttheir “hearts, souland bodies”into bringing this spectacle to life.
“We areaboutcommunity, human connection, joy andcreating something magnificent… we feel so honouredtobe able tobring this event to the heart of Cape Town every year.”
JP Smith, Mayco member for safetyand security, said the carnivalwas one of over 30 events took place acrossthe city this pastweekend.
“This is oneofthe mostdiverse and inclusive events in Cape Town. Alot of planning and logistics goesinto it.Thank youto the organisers, andspecial thank youto the fireman andlaw enforcement officers who has been going to the gym all yeartobe part of the eye candy.”
Media personalityDylan Majavie wowedthe crowdonthe float about transformation,Morph
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TheWPMedia team,consisting of TygerBurger and our sister titles, CityVision and People’s Post, kittedout in their newspaper outfits.
Theparade featured severalinterestingfloats.
Vermaak // Entertainment
Komlagsaamby Suidoosterfees
Die Suidoosterfees word vanjaar van29 April tot3Mei aangebied.Die feestema is "Tuiste" en die komedie-vertonings gaan feesgangers heerlik tuis laat voel.
TygerBurger is ’n trotsemediavennoot vandie fees en nooi lesers uit om vir ’n rukkie wegtebreek van die wêreld se probleme en hulle aan die terapievan lagoor te gee.
Die fees brei vanjaarverder uit as die Kunstekaap-teaterkompleks. Komedie-vertonings salin die POP24Studio in die Media24-gebou, asook indie Kaapstad-Burgersentrumaangebiedword.
Die Cape Town Comedy Club bring ’n reeks vertoningsnadie Suidoosterfees –’nvrolike viering vanskerpskerts-komedie as kultuur,kunsensuiwer plesier REEKS
Die reeksCTCC@SOF bestaan uitdrie aandvertonings.
Op WerkersdagisJared Pillaydie aanbiedervan CTCC @SOF 1,met KeenanCerf,Candace Fortuneen Robin Dunlop CTCC @SOF 2 volg op Saterdag 2Mei metMel Jones, Jam Jam, Wesley Paulse en Nathan Levinrad. Die reekssluit op Sondag3 Mei af met CTCC @SOF 3,waarin Phil de Lange, Lindy Johnson, Khanyisile NgwenyaenNishenPathet dielagspiere kielie
In Jaryd PillayLive bring die gewildekomediant sy kenmerkende waarnemingsenstories nadie verhoog. Kurt Schoonraad: FunnySide Up neem gehore op ’n skreeusnaakse reis deur die eienaardighede vandie moderne lewe. Dave Levinsohn vier26jaar in die bedryf in Look What YouMade Me Do metvan sy briljantstekomieseoomblikke.
Ouma en die ou koeie bring Margit-Meyer Rödenbeck en Coenraad Rall op die verhoog byeen.Hierdie nostalgiesemaarskreeusnaakse produksie speel
PRODUKSIESOOK NOUBY POP24AANGEBIED
metherinneringeenhalwe waarhede.’nVarsstem op die komedietoneel is Arlene Petersen in Plain Jane,waarsyalledaagse flaters met humortakel. SmileFMisvanjaardie Suidoosterfees se amptelike radiostasie.Komedie word ondersteun deur Biggi Popcorn, VIA, TygerBurger, People’sPost en City Vision.Die hoofborge vandie Suidoosterfees is die Wes-Kaapse regering en dieprovinsie se Departement vanKultuursakeenSport, Stad Kaapstad, Netwerk24,Die Burger,NATi, kykNET, dieATKVen Kunstekaap . Besoeksuidoosterfees.com virmeer besonderhede en dievolledigefeesprogram. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets
Bluesicons bring sounds to stage
Twoguitarist/singer/songwriters with very different styles arecoming together foraonce-off collaboration at Die Boer in Durbanville on Thursday9 April at 20:30
Albert Frostand GeraldClark bothstarted outin the blues. Although staying true to their roots,they have movedbeyond and developed their ownstyles acrossawide rangeofgenres.
Frostisa Sama award-winning blues androck guitarist and hascaptured audiences worldwide.From his earlier years, when he wasdubbedthe “South African Hendrix”,Frost has grownintoa musicalforce with astyle and sound completelyhis own, not only as aguitarist,but also as asongwriter.
From his earlydaysasthe dynamic frontman of Delta Blue,GeraldClark has played his heartfelt, soulful, stomping brand of blues and lovesongs acrossthe world.
With Clark nowlivinginthe Czech Republic this is arareopportunitytowitness these two life-long musical friends who have individuallymadeaconsiderablemark on themusicallandscape TicketscostR230. . Bookatwww.dieboer.com or on 021979 1911. GeraldClark.
ChoirFest hosts‘Passion ChoralFest’ at Hugo Lambrechts
ChoirFest Productionsismarking itsfifthanniversary with an ambitious choralcelebration that promises to captivate localmusicloversthisEasterseason.
Theorganisation willpresent Passion ChoralFest 2026 on Sunday 12 April at 16:00inthe Hugo LambrechtsAuditorium in Parow. Theunique event bringstogetherfive localchoirs andmusicalduo Babette &Olgatotellthe storyof Christ's Passion throughsong.
Theimmersive choral experiencewilltakeaudiences throughthe biblical narrativefromhumanity's cryfor deliverancetothe triumph of theresurrection. Organisers promise acompelling blend of classical, contemporary, andtraditionalAfricanchoral works, enhancedbystrikingvisualartwork and
performances in multiplelanguages. This concert weaves together diversemusical styles intoone powerful narrative.
Five accomplished choirs willgrace thestage: Cape Town Camerataunder Leon Starker's direction, TygerbergCityChoir ledbyPeter Roux,Vivox Voices conducted by MariaViviers, DF Akademie Kamerkoor: DF Dynamics with Jade Paige, and Laerskool Janvan RiebeeckSenior Koor,alsounder Leon Starker.
Theeveningwillbeenhanced by complimentary beveragesincluded with each ticket,pluscoffee and refreshments provided by KruisKoffie. . Ticketsfor theconcert areavailable at www. choirfest.co.za
. Oumaendie ou koeie metMargit Meyer-Rödenbeck en Coenraad Rall is op Woensdag 25 en Donderdag 26 Maart om 20:30byDie Boeropdie planke. Geen kinderso.13. Bespreekbywww.dieboer.com
. Jonathan Roxmouth's Keychange runs at Theatre on the Baynow until 28 March. Eveningsat20:00 and Saturdaysalsoat15:00.Tickets at Webtickets.
. Cape Town City Balletpresents Dracula at Artscape thisweekuntil Sunday29March.Ticketsare available at Webticketsorthe Artscape BoxOffice on 021421 7695.
. People Power: Zolani Mahola featuring TheFeminine Force is at TheHomecomingCentre on Thursday 26 March at 19:00. TicketsfromR300 at Quicket
. Richard Pryor's Blues Reunion with Boulevard Blues and Friends takesplace on Saturday28March from 19:00 at HillcrestRestaurant,Durbanville in the coveredbeergarden. Tickets(R180) and more informationonQuicket
. Lize Beekman bring haar vertoning In antwoord op Saterdag 28 Maart om 20:30enSondag 29 Maart om 14:00naDie Boer-teaterrestaurant.Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreekbywww.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
. Die30steKKNK vind van28Maart tot4April in Oudtshoorn plaas. Besoekkknk.co.zavir die volledigeprogram.Kry kaartjiesbyWebticketsofdie KKNK-kantoor.
. Cape Town PhilharmonicOrchestraand Robvan Vuuren: Peterand the Wolf is at the Kirstenbosch Summer ConcertonSunday29March at 17:30.Tickets areR360orR255(age6-21).Book at Webtickets.
. Wayne McKay bring sy vertoning AfriSnaaks van Woensdag 1tot Saterdag 4April na dieMasam-
be-teaterbydie Baxter-teaterkompleks.Dievertoning is in AfrikaansenEngelsmet 'n ouderdomsbeperking van18. Kaartjies kosR150 by Webtickets.
. Fatman tree op Woensdag8 April om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Deuremaak18:00 oop. Kaartjies kosR140tot R180 by www.heroeslive.net
. Albert Frost en Gerald Clark tree op Donderdag 9April om 20:30byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant op Kaartjies kosR230.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
. Autumn Symphoniesatthe City Hall with British conductor NicholasChalmers is on Thursday9April at 19:30.TicketsfromR190 at Webtickets.
. Krismisvan MapJacobs is van9tot 24 April in die Kunstekaap-teater te sien. Diedrama speel af ná die gedwongeverskuiwingsuit Kaapstad na dieKaapse Vlakte.Kaartjies kosR80 by Webtickets.
. Jay komtreeopVrydag10April om 20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op.Deure maak 18:00 oop. Kaartjies is beskikbaarbyQuicket
. In Harmonywiththe Tygerberg Children'sChoir is on Sunday 12 April at 15:00 at the Cape Town City Hall. With severalguest schoolchoirs. TicketsfromR120to R140 at Webtickets.
. ConSpirito PhilharmoniccelebratesMozart's270th birthanniversarywithan All-Mozart Concert on Saturday18April at 19:30 at the DutchReformed Church Uitsig, Ridgeworth. TicketscostR220atWebtickets. . Cape WelshChoir presents Whywesing —Generations in harmony,a concert collaborationwithlearners from CurroCenturyCity, DF Academy, Milnerton High School and St Cyprian's on Sunday 19 April at 15:00 in the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. TicketscostR160 at Quicket
Cape Town Camerataand conductor Leon Starke
Lindy Johnson
MotorcycleClubdonatesR24000
RICHARDROBERTS
RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
The Cape Town Motorcycle Club donated R22000 to Jumping Kids on 11 March.
The club meets at the Goodwood Sports Club in Milton Road on the second Wednesday of every month as the area is located central to most of its members who reside all over the Cape Peninsula and other areas.
AMPUTEERACES
One of the motorcycle club’s members, Izak “Sakkie” Rust from Moorreesburg, who was taking part in thisyear’s Absa Cape Epicmountain bike challenge, is an amputee himself. He was racing in the Cape Epic to raise funds for Jumping Kids and two other organisations— Rejuvenate SA and Zimele. Rust, who joined the motorcycleclub in March 2020, wereone of six amputees takingpart in thecycle challenge —three teams of two athletes.
The funds raised are part of Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign. Össur is aglobal leader in non-invasive orthopaedics;innovating, producing, andproviding advanced technological solutions within the prosthetics and bracingand supportsmarket.
RANDFORRAND
Maria Oosthuizen, a spokesperson, said the Cape Town Motorcycle Club committed
to matching aR1for R1 donation. By that is meant that for everyR1donatedbyone of its members,the club would match it with aR1donation of its own
Thetotalamount raised (50% by members and50% from TheCape TownMotorcycle Club) amounted to R24 400.
Bobby McGee,chairman of the CapeTownMotorcycle Club, said their club wasgrateful to be able to donate to Jumping Kids
“As aclub we areactively involved withvarious charity fund raising endeavours, especially on theplatteland in the Swellendamand Swartland regions. We have identified a need thereas the support base is waysmaller thanthatinthe city wheremanycorporates get involved withcharities and provide much needed support.
“Sakkie approachedour club, as hehas been amember since March 2020, with the hope of raising funds for oneofhis charities, in conjunction with him participatinginthe Cape Epic forthe first time as arider witha disability. Our club members took up the challenge, andthe club matched themonies raised likefor like,”said McGee. McGee saidSakkieisan inspiration to allofthem
INSPIRATION
The donation wasalso welcomed by Jumping Kids,an organisation established in 2009 withthe visionofproviding the latestprosthetic limbtechnology
and Africa. The organisation works nationally and haskids from everyprovince.Their head office is in Pretoria but they work all around thecountry, says spokespersonLiezel van Rensburg.
Muslim marriage officers gain equalrecognition in reform
Muslim marriage officers nolonger need to reapplyfor certification every five years.
The new directive from Home Affairs MinisterDrLeon Schreiber means Muslim religious leaderscertified as marriage officers will now be recognised on the same basis as other faith communities, which are certified for an unlimited period.
The change brings theofficers in line with other religious groups under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961, removing what the ministry called an “administratively burdensome” renewal process.
“Formanyyears, Muslim marriage officers were subjecttoarenewal requirement that did notapply to other religious groups. Thefive-year limitation wasoriginally introduced as atemporary measure, while new marriage legislation wasbeing developed,” the ministry saidin areleaselast week
The minister’sdecisionfollows discussions with relevant stakeholders who raised the issue with him.This reform comes after the department introduced marriage certificates that recognised Muslim marriagesfor the first timein2024.
Alien floraguzzleswater
Removing alien vegetation in catchment areas is yieldingtangible results for Cape Town’s water supply. These efforts have added back about 18,77 billion litres of water per year, which equates to approximately 51 million litres aday. This work remainsone of the City’s most effective and affordable ways to protect water supply.
“With below average rainfall experienced during the past hydrologicalyear, managing every drop of water is more vital than ever. Clearing invasive plants is acost-effective way to protect our water supply and make sure more water reaches our dams and rivers.Byrestoring degraded catchments and reducing unnecessarywater losses at the source, the City is strengthening theresilience of its water system and ensuring that every possible litre is put back to work forthe futureofCape Town,”saidZahid Badroodien,Maycomember for water and sanitation. Through the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, in partnership with the
ACCESSTOTOOLS
Jumping Kids provides children living with limb-related mobility challenges with accessibility tools.These “tools” also form thepillarsofJumping Kids’ philosophy —access to mobility equipment should translate
intoaccess to quality education and sports participation. It is aholistic approach to help integrate children living with limb-related challenges intotheir communities, said Van Rensburg. Candidates go through an assessment process. Once the children are part of our Jumping Kids initiative, the goal is to assist them with access to prosthetic equipment throughout theirformative years, while simultaneously assisting, where possible, with access to quality schools through educational bursaries and providing a platform for inclusion in sport, she added.
“It is great to be involved with the ‘What’sYour Epic’ challenge in partnership with Össur South Africa along with Zimele NPC and RejuvenateSA. Thefunding will go towards helping the kids in our care to gain access to mobility equipment and, hopefully, inspire them to chase theirdreams and think about what their ‘epic’ might be going forward. We are grateful to the Cape TownMotorcycle Club for the support and to Izak for making it possible,” said Michael Stevens, director at Jumping Kids.
TheCape Epic came to an end at Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch on Sunday 22 March and was won by SouthAfricans Matthew Beers and Tristan Nortjé.Fellow South African Candice Lill and her Swiss partner Alessandra Keller won the Women’sElite race.
to child amputees in South Africa
AMPUTEE RACESINEPIC CHALLENGE
Izak“Sakkie”Rust
THINKING OUTLOUD
Kindness is not just virtue,it’s aresponsibility
Have you been kind today?
It’s asimple question, but one that carries weight.
In aworld that moves fast and demands more from us eachday, kindness often becomes an afterthought, something we assume we’ll get to when life feelsa little lessoverwhelming
But the truth is, kindness doesn’t require time, money, or perfect circumstances.It asks only for intention.
One only needs to scroll social media, listen to the radio or switch on the television to see how unkind we human beingshave become toward one another.
Murders, rape, gender-based violence, bullying. The list is endless.
IamaChristian and the Bible teaches us that we need to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. But sadly, we have somehow lost sight of this calling, allowing hatred,anger,and indifference to take over.
Somewhere along the way,many of us have become so consumed by our own struggles, deadlines, finances,stress,and uncertainty that we forget the quiet power of how we treat others.
We rush past people, avoid eye contact, and sometimes respond with frustration instead of patience.
Yet the smallest gestures can leave the deepest marks.
ITTAKESLITTLE EFFORTTO SPEAKGENTLY, TOLISTENFULLY
It costs nothing to offer asmile to someoneata traffic lightinsteadof turning away.
It takes littleeffort to speak gently,to listen fully, or to choose understanding over judgment.
These moments may feel insignificant, but to someone else, they canmean everything.
Imagine how different ourcommunities would feel if kindness becameadaily habitrather than an occasionalact. Kindnessbuilds connection.
It softens difficult days. It reminds people thatthey areseen, valued, and not alone.
And sometimes, it can evensave a life.The heartbreaking story of an eightyear-old girl from the Eastern Cape, who reportedly felt that escapingbullying was only possible through ending her life,isa devastating reminder of what happens in the absence of kindness.
No child should ever feel so alone, so unheard, or so hurt that they see no way out. Her storyforces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: ourwords and actionsmatter morethan we realise Whatwesay,what we ignore, and how we treat others can shape their sense of worth.
Kindness is not weakness. It is not something reserved for when it’s convenient. It is adeliberate choice that requires empathy, awareness, andeven restraint.
So, at the end of each day, perhaps we should all pause andask ourselves: Have Ibeen kind? Not just to those Iknow, but to strangers,tocolleagues, to the people whose lives briefly intersect with mine. Because in aworld where so many are silently struggling, kindness is not justa virtue. It is aresponsibility.
KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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CITYEYESTOURISMBOOSTTOGROWJOBS: James Vosispictured with the ILoveCape Town mascotasthe metropreparestointroduce anew tourism framework aimed at boosting visitor spending,increasingarrivalsand supportingmorethan100 000 jobslinked to the visitor economy.
Airport runs have become aterrifying ordeal
Ihavegrowing fear andfrustration about what should be asimple task —collecting familyand friends from Cape Town International Airport
Therecentspate of attacks, hijackings, androbberieson the N2 and R300 hastransformed this routine journeyintoa nerve-wracking ordeal.Every time someone asks me to fetchthemfromthe airport,my heart sinks.What wasonceastraightforward drivehas become acalculatedrisk. This shouldn’tbethe reality in ademocratic South Africa. Theeconomic impact extends beyond personal inconvenience.Tourism sufferswhen visitors’firstexperienceinvolvestraveling dangerous routes.Local businesses that depend on airport accessibilityare affected too. We urgentlyneed morepolicepatrolsonthese critical routes
Whileauthorities have announcedplans to con-
Hou met die geraas
Inwoners is moeg vir die oorverdowende geraas van motorfietsewat laatnag deurons woonbuurtejaag. Elkeaand word onsrus versteur deur roekelose motorfietsryers watmet hulraserigeuitlaatstelsels ronddraaiasofdie hele wêreld aan hullebehoort
Hierdie gedrag toon geen respek vir werkende mense, bejaardes,ofgesinne met klein kinders nie Dieprobleem word vererger deurryers watopsetlik hulmotors laat "pop" en geraas maak, veralin woongebiede waar mense probeer slaap.Party van onsmoet vroeg opstaan vir werk, terwyl ander siek familielede hetwat rus nodighet
Ons versoekdringend datdie Stad Kaapstad en verkeersdepartementstrengerteen hierdie gedrag optree.Motorfietsewat nieaan wettigegeraasregulasies voldoen nie,moet vandie padverwyderword. Verder moetdaar meer patrollies wees gedurende piekversteuringstye,veral ná 22:00.Boetes moet swaar wees.
MARTIN VANWYK, Brackenfell
struct awallalong sections of the routetoprevent stone-throwing attacks, this reactivemeasurefeels inadequategiven thescale of the crisis. Awallisa band-aid solution to aproblem requiring surgical precision.Weneed proactivelaw enforcement,not defensive architecturethatacknowledges ourfailure to maintain basic road safety
Moreover, wallscreateanunwelcoming fortress-like atmospherefor international visitors,hardlythe image we want to project as atourist destination.
Rather than building barriers that separate communities further,weneed comprehensivesecuritysolutions includingincreasedpolicevisibility, community policing initiatives, andaddressing the root causes of crime in surrounding areas.
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Single moms’suffering
Whilemuchattention hasbeen given to howthe City of Cape Town'snew fixed tariffsaffect pensioners, we must notoverlook another vulnerablegroup bearing this financial burden:singlemothers. Did the Cityeven considerthem?
Thesewomen,often juggling multipleresponsibilities whilesupporting their families on limitedincomes, nowfacethe additional strain of fixed municipal chargesregardless of their actual consumption.
Forasinglemother,every rand counts. Unlike dual-income households that canabsorb increased costs moreeasily, single mothers have no financial buffer.Manyhavealready reducedtheir electricityand waterusage to bare minimums, yetstillfacethe same fixed chargesashouseholds with significantlyhigher consumption.
Single mothers deserve betterthana one-sizefits-allapproach that ignores their unique financial challenges.
MAUREEN SUMMERS, Brackenfell
Praisesfor JG Meiring High School
Threemonths ago, Mr GAlbertus took the helm as our newprincipal.Inthis short timeframe,his leadership hassparked atransformativewave. His approach hasbeen characterised by visible leadership; acultureofexcellence; andsupport for educators
He hasbeen a“breath of fresh air”, establishing apresencethatisboth professionaland deeply approachablefor students andstaff alike. He hasfosteredasenseofaccountabilitywhile simultaneouslyboosting morale, creating an environment wherestudents feel valued andrespected. Beyond his impact on the learners, he hasshown incrediblesupport forour teachers. By providing clear guidanceand maintaining open communication,he hasempoweredour staff to focus on what theydo best: making adifferenceinour children’slives. As aparent,I am profoundlythankful.
NADIA
GALLANT,Parentand former SGBmember
Kindersonder te veel druk
Genoeg is genoeg. Kinders knak–stil-stil, agterglimlagtewat vir die wêreld bedoel is. Onder die druk vanskool,sport en sosiale media verloor hulle hulself.Ekis’nmamma vandrie–twee hoërskoolkinderseneen laerskoolkind –eneksien dit daagliks. Skolespog op InstagramenFacebook.Alles word ’n kompetisie: A-spanne,erekleure, akademiesetoppresteerders. Kinders werk harder,oefen langer,leer later–alles om by te bly. Maar teen watter prys? Naweke is nie meer rusnie.Dit is toernooie,vroeë oggende,laat oefeningeenhuiswerk watindie nag ingedruk word.Daar is geen asemruimte nie.Geen tyd vir lag, vir speletjies, vir die eenvoudigevreugde van net kind wees nie En dit wys. Agterdie prestasies is daar moegheid, angs en kinderswat voel hulle is nooit goed genoeg nie.Ouersprobeer byhou, maar is self uitgeput Gesinne leef onder konstante spanning. Intussen styg depressie en selfdoodsyfersonder tieners JEAN-MARI VANVUUREN, Durbanville
Lookatsuburb’s‘DNA’beforebuying
Choosing the right suburb is more important than the perfect house whenitcomes to long-termsatisfactionand investment success, according to aCape Town property expert.
Arnold Maritz, co-principalofLew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in the southernsuburbs, says buyersshould focus on understanding acommunity’s character —what he calls its “suburb DNA” —before making apurchase.
SOCIALFABRIC
“A home is alifestyle decisionfirst and a financialone second,” says Maritz. “You can renovateahouse, butyou cannot change the fundamental rhythm and social fabricofyour suburb.”
His advice comes as international research shows communitycharacter increasingly drives buyer demand
A2023 study by the UK’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that community cohesion and suburb character often outweigh purely physical property attributes.
READINGTHESIGNS
Maritz recommends moving beyond online listings to experience communities firsthand.
His strategies include visiting at different times to observestreet activity, garden conditions, and the balancebetween privacy and openness.
“Statistics tell one story; thesidewalk tellsanother,” he notes.
LOCALCAFÈS
Local cafés serve as valuable indicators of community health, accordingtoMaritz.
“Insuburbslike Claremont, or Johannesburg’s Parkhurst, localcafésact
EXPERTWARNS THAT YOUCAN’T CHANGE A COMMUNITY’SCHARACTER ORSOCIALFABRIC
as modern town squares,”heobserves.
“A thriving independent café sceneoften signals an engaged, walkable community withstrong local pride andeconomic resilience.”
He also suggests checking community socialmedia groups and speaking with locals —baristas, dogwalkers, and longtimeresidents —for unfiltered insights aboutneighbourhood changesand initiatives.
EVENINGASSESSMENTCRUCIAL
Maritzemphasises the importance of visiting potentialareas after dark
“A suburb’s personality can shift after dark,”hecautions.
“Assessthe ambience in the evening. Thisdirectly impacts perceptions of safety andlifestyle compatibility.”
The property expert concludes that successful purchases combine intuitive feeling with research into municipal plans, infrastructure projects, and property trends
“Before asking ‘Can Iafford this house?’, the essential questionis, ‘Can Isee myself belonging here?’,” Maritz states.
“Understanding the suburb DNA ensures your investmentsupports notjust your financialfuture,but your daily wellbeing.”
Bo-Kaap in Cape Town has aglobally recognised suburban DNA.
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