Luvo Rasemeni,‘n bariton van die Kaapstad-operakoor,sing“If I were a rich man”uit Fiddler on the Roof tydens‘n gratis optrede van die koor Saterdag in die Sareptagemeenskapsaal Lees meer op bladsy 9 FOTO: CARINA ROUX
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Wpeople to our area ”
hile most agree on the need for a safe space for the homeless locally, the overwhelming sentiment from residents at a City community-engagement session last Thursday was “not in my backyard ” The site identified for the facility is in Murray Street, near Kuils River Station Several De Kuilen residents said they were neither properly consulted nor informed, learning of the plans only after the public-comment period on the land-use application had closed (in January) Franklin Frans, chair of the De Kuilen Neighbourhood Watch, said more than 200 residents had signed a petition
“We felt we were not informed properly of the safe space in our area ”
He questioned whether any analysis had been done on crime trends in the area “That safe space is going to attract more
Safety was the main concern raised, such as potential conflict if gang members evicted from other areas encountered rival gangs active in the area Others felt the City had long neglected their neighbourhood
“We are not against this,” long-time resident Neville Botha pointed out
“We are against the way it’s been done TOPAGE2
City Planner Akhona Mbenyana explained the rationale for choosing the Murray Street site In 2018 the City, in partnership with NGOs, conducted a metro-wide enumeration study to count people living on the streets Kuils River was identified as the eighth-most affected suburb out of 20
In response, the City launched a streetpeople’s programme and has allocated more than R230 million since 2023 to expand shelter infrastructure
Mbenyana said the City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department (CACD) and subcouncil provided up-to-date statistics and helped identify homelessness hot spots He assessed several possible sites, focusing on City-owned land with minimal encumbrances, existing services and proximity to affected areas
Potato Farm, one of four sites considered, was ruled out due to agricultural zoning, flood risk, the high cost of development and evictions
The De Kuilen site was selected as it is zoned appropriately, has a structurallysound City-owned building, and is located in a light industrial area near a homelessness hot spot, the police station and the CBD
The site is expected to accommodate 134 beds at an estimated cost of R4 million Completion is projected for May 2027
Ward 11 councillor Wouter de Vos acknowledged residents’ complaints He assured them a further opportunity for community input would be arranged, and it would be communicated as required, including via his social media channels
Cape Town primarily faces chronic homelessness; people living on the streets for many years, said Megan Pangeni, head of the City’s street people programme
The 2022 census recorded around 6 600 people “sleeping rough” in the metro Cornelia Jaftha, regional head of community programmes in the CACD, said the actual number is estimated at around 14 000
“There is a disparity between the number of rough sleepers and the available shelter beds,” said Pangeni
Current shelter capacity is around 2 200 beds, with an additional 1 040 in City safe spaces
In December last year the City adopted a new strategy to reduce rough sleeping Pangeni said the approach focuses on prevention (supporting at-risk individuals before they end up on the streets), intervention (outreach, reunification, relocation and safe-space placement) and collaboration among City departments, government, NGOs and civil society
Pangeni said safe spaces are transitional facilities offering accommodation, meals, sanitation and psychosocial support; a pathway to reintegration and dignity,
supported through collaboration between City departments and NGOs
Many individuals have successfully left the streets after time in these facilities, she added
With a growing number of people illegally occupying public spaces, safe spaces are increasingly seen as essential
“When the City applies for evictions, the court wants to know where people will be relocated to,” Pangeni said
“You can’t simply remove people from the streets; they are human beings Many cannot return to their families due to the very circumstances that led them to the streets
“We provide alternative accommodation, which is why 98% of the City’s eviction applications to date have been successful Safe spaces help reduce visible homelessness in public areas ”
She added that safe spaces also contribute to public safety and sanitation
“Each safe space has 24-hour security and on-site personnel Staff are always present, and security teams are stationed in and around the facility to maintain peace and monitor the perimeter both inside and outside ”
Jaftha said her team of 12 dedicated staff, working with street people from Kuils River to Gordon's Bay, engages daily by doing screenings to establishing identification and origin of individuals to track movement
There are four local hot spots that her team concentrate on: Potato Farm (with 35 people, “an evolving number”), Kuils River Cemetery (30 or more, and some known gangsters), Pondorosa, Sarepta (26) and behind Atlantic Fisheries (nine permanent residents)
“These are the most populated,” said Jaftha “The ones that are growing daily ” City social workers do not go to the Donkerhoek informal settlement, which is on rail agency Prasa’s property, but do engage with the residents when they are out “skarreling” (hustling), Jaftha said “There are 83 people permanently on the street in Kuils River, all in the Main (Van Riebeeck) Road ” Jafta noted that six people had died on the street in Kuils River since the start of winter
Social workers conduct up to six followup visits to individuals to build trust, but no-one can be forced to accept assistance, she said Jaftha believes there are many myths among residents about safe spaces Ernst Vorndran from Aksie Samaritaan, which runs the soup kitchen near the station, said stakeholders working with the homeless requested the identified building as a safe space two years ago “The homeless are already in the area, and this facility will help get them off the streets ” He added residents should note what a representative of MES, the NGO involved with the Bellville Safe Space, said at a stakeholder meeting: “Crime decreases where there’s a safe space ”
Fatalities surge on Western Cape roads in one week
The Western Cape Government is deeply alarmed by the recent spike in pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests From 30 June to 6 July, a tragic 23 people lost their lives in 23 separate crashes on Western Cape roads These include: . 15 pedestrians; . four drivers; . three passengers and . one motorcyclist
"These figures serve as a sobering reminder that reckless behaviour on our roads continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for our most vulnerable road users The loss of lives on our roads is avoidable and requires collective action Too many innocent lives are impacted and altered by the poor judgment and decisions of road users,” said Western Cape Mobility Minister, Isaac Sileku
“Most alarming is the 57 people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during a week marked by heavy rain across the province Driving while under the influence, no matter how small the amount, will not be tolerated Drivers are urged to prioritise safety at all times,” added Sileku
WINTERSEASON
The winter season brings added challenges for all road users Shorter days, poor visibility, wet roads, and adverse weather conditions increase the risk of incidents, especially for pedestrians Driving under the influence remains one of the leading causes of road crashes and fatalities If you plan to drink:
. Arrange for a sober driver, taxi, or e-hailing service
. Never let a friend drive under the influence
. Be part of the solution, report reckless drivers when it is safe to do so Pedestrians are urged to take personal
The number of people arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during the first week of July
responsibility when heading out:
. Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in poor light conditions
. Cross only at designated crossings or intersections where drivers expect to see pedestrians
. Avoid distractions such as cellphones and headphones when walking near or across roads
. Do not walk under the influence of alcohol
. Stay alert, always assume drivers cannot see you
To improve safety and visibility on our roads, The Western Cape’s Provincial Traffic Services conducted 213 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the province during the past week Over 27 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, resulting in just over 4 000 fines issued for various traffic violations A total of 78 arrests were made for the following offences:
. 57 driving under the influence of alcohol;
. four reckless and negligent driving;
. one speed-related arrest;
. three overloaded goods vehicles;
. 11 possession of fraudulent documentation and
. two failure to furnish information
The Western Cape Government continues to urge all road users to act responsibly, especially during adverse weather conditions
“Pedestrians remain our most vulnerable road users, and the numbers recorded this weekend are a stark reminder We all have a role to play in protecting lives on our roads, let’s drive, walk, and act with care,” concluded Sileku
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA ’n Man van Kraaifontein is Donderdagoggend in Eikendal deur drie mans aangerand en beroof terwyl hy na die oplaaiplek vir sy vervoer werk toe gestap het Sy aanvallers, sê André Kruger, het hulself voorgedoen as werkers wat ook werk toe gaan Hulle het werksoorpakke aangehad en rugsakke gedra
"Dis n nuwe truuk onder die skollies om niksvermoedende inwoners meer kwesbaar te maak," sê Kruger, wat al twee keer beroof is Kruger het sy huis in Eerstelaan omstreeks 06:30 verlaat
"Dis stil dié tyd van die oggend, behalwe vir n paar mense wat vroeg in die oggend werk toe gaan Die drie mans het van voor af verby my aan die ander kant van die pad gestap
"Ek het nie veel daarvan gedink nie; die volgende oomblik toe lê ek op die grond met my gesig in die teerpad " Die mans het omgedraai en Kruger van agter af getrap en platgedruk
Hy is verskeie kere in die sy geskop terwyl sy kop plat op die pad gedruk is, sodat hulle sy broeksakke kon deursoek
Hulle het sy foon uit sy broeksak gegryp en laat spat
Die ma van 'n matrikulant van die Hoërskool Kleinvlei, wat verlede week naby sy ouerhuis doodgeskiet is, het Vrydag die moeilike taak gehad om sy liggaam by die lykshuis te gaan uitken Die 19-jarige Chad-Lee Polman het aan 'n enkele wond bokant sy hart beswyk nadat hy in Park Village, Eersterivier, geskiet is Sy ma, Cindy-Lee Polman, sê dit voel asof haar hele hart uit haar borskas geruk is "Hy was my oudste kind en die liefde van my lewe Hy het self soveel drome gehad en ons het ook drome vir hom gekoester en nou is hy so wreed van ons weggeruk Ek is stukkend, stukkend, stukkend," sê Cindy-Lee Volgens Cindy-Lee was haar seun 'n rustige kind en 'n allemansvriend "Hulle het 'n roudiens by die skool gehou en sy klasonderwyser het aan my gesê hulle weet nie hoe hulle sal kan aangaan as die skool begin nie Hy was die hart en siel van daardie klas en sy dood het die skoolgemeenskap tot in sy fondamente geskud," sê sy Oor wat op daardie noodlottige dag gebeur het, sê Cindy-Lee sy verstaan nie hoekom dinge so moes uitspeel nie "Dit het die hele dag gereën en hy was die grootste deel van die dag binnenshuis Hy het egter op 'n tydstip besluit om na die huiswinkel te gaan Hy het 'n vriendin ontmoet en het 'n entjie saam met haar gestap toe twee onbekende mans met kappies op hulle genader het Die een het 'n vuurwapen uitgepluk en hom geskiet
Daar was nie eens 'n stryery of bakleiery nie Ek was by die werk toe 'n vriendin my bel en sê ek moet sommer by die hospitaal afklim Met my aankoms het ek baie bekende mense gesien, onder wie my seun se meisie In my kop was dinge nie so ernstig nie Ek het in die gang
afgehardloop om my seun te soek, maar kon hom nie opspoor nie en wou van my kop af raak Ek het gedink hy lewe nog Speurders het my in 'n kamer ingevat om my die nuus mee te deel," sê die bedroefde ma Die skool het in 'n skrywe deur die skoolhoof, Teresa Jones, die dood van Chad-Lee betreur "Ons is geskok en hartseer oor hierdie tragiese voorval Ons hele skoolgemeenskap is deur die dood van hierdie geliefde leerder met soveel potensiaal geraak Hy het soveel dryfkrag gehad om suksesvol te wees en sy skoolloopbaan ten spyte van alle uitdagings te voltooi Wanneer die skool vir die derde kwartaal heropen, sal die leerders berading ontvang," lui die skrywe Niemand is nog in verband met die voorval in hegtenis geneem nie en 'n beroep word gedoen op enigeen met inligting oor die moord om die Kleinvleipolisie te kontak
A 56-year-old man, Cameron Baya, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates' Court last week on charges relating to inciting racial violence on social media. He was arrested by the Hawks' Bellville-based crimes against the state unit on Tuesday for contraventions of the Riotous Assemblies Act, as well as the Cybercrimes Act after allegedly making threats inciting violence against black individuals and expressing his intent to provoke a race war
The investigation that led to Baya's arrest began on 28 March, when the Hawks received intelligence from a foreign agency regarding an individual posting violent statements on a social-media platform, according to Hawks spokesperson Col Siyabulela Vukubi.
Baya was released on R1 000 bail The matter was postponed to 16 September for further investigation. - DESIRÉE RORKE
Kruger, wat erge pyn verduur en vermoedelik gebreekte ribbes opgedoen en n harde hou teen sy kop gekry het, het omgedraai huis toe en voor sy buurvrou se huis flou geraak
Sy selfoon, sê hy, is nie van groot waarde nie, en hy het dus nie die saak by die polisie aangemeld nie
"Ek kon ook nie die manne se gesigte sien nie, en sou nie die polisie kon help met beskrywings nie Wat sou dit in elk geval help?" sê hy Volgens Kruger was hy net een van baie voetgangers wat onlangs in die gebied beroof is, waar weinig polisiepatrollies is "Dit is net nie meer veilig nie So 'n paar maande terug is drie mense voor my beroof en ons hoor gereeld van mense wat in die strate beroof word," sê hy
Die jongste misdaadstatistieke dui op die algemene voorkoms van die misdaad in die gebied Tussen Januarie en Maart vanjaar is 40 gewone voorvalle van roof in Kraaifontein aangemeld en 202 met verswarende omstandighede - dus waar mense aangeval en beseer word TygerBurger het die Kraaifonteinpolisie genader om kommentaar oor polisiepatrollies en misdaadbekamping in die gebied, maar het teen druktyd nog geen reaksie ontvang nie
Die Kaapse Woordwewers bied op Saterdag 19 Julie om 14:00 'n gedigtedag by DNA Cafe in die Langverwachtpleinwinkelsentrum aan
Kom ondersteun plaaslike digters wat hul werk sal voorlees Toegang is gratis
. Kontak Samuel Theron by 082 975 6268 vir meer inligting.
Op 'n heerlike sonskyndag het 'n hele paar inwoners en werkers Saterdagoggend moue opgerol en ingespring tussen die lang gras en onkruid wat die tuintjies van Kuils River Our Beautiful Town/Ons Mooi
Dorp langs Amandelrylaan en Sandalwoodstraat oorgroei het 'n Paar leerders van die Laerskool Mikro was onder die vrywilligers wat kom hand bysit het om weer die tuine netjies te laat lyk
LEERDERS SPRING OOK IN
Twee verdagtes is in Bellville in hegtenis geneem nadat twee fietse in hul besit gevind is.Die een fietseienaar het reeds sy fiets uitgeken,maar die ander fietseienaar moet bewyse na die Bellville-polisiekantoor bring om bewys van eienaarskap te lewer ’n Saak van besit van vermoedelik gesteelde goedere is aanhangig gemaak
This year the first-ever limited-release pinotage by the producer members of Durbanville Wine Valley will be launched at its much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase on Friday 8 August
The event is being presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate on Adderley Road outside Durbanville
The Taste of Terroir Soirée traditionally features a range of wines across several vintages and styles Award-winning farms to be represented at the event are Nitida, Meerendal, Maastricht, Mellish Family Vineyards, Klein Roosboom, Groot Phesantekraal, Durbanville Hills, D’Aria, De Grendel and Diemersdal
While the region’s cool climate is most often cast as the foundation for its champion sauvignon blanc wines, the truth is that this same climate also proves ideal for the optimal development of all wine grapes, says Durbanville Wine Valley manager Natasha de Villiers
ACHIEVEMENTS
This is underscored by a string of recent awards for Durbanville reds - including Groot Phesantekraal Syrah 2023 winning the International Judges' Trophy; Diemersdal achieving 95 points for its Private Collection 2018 Bordeaux blend at this year’s Trophy Wine Show; and De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah and Groot Phesantekraal Syrah receiving 95 and 94 points respectively in Winemag’s 2025 Shiraz Report, she says Most recently, Durbanville excelled at
The Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase takes place from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville
the Decanter Wine Show too Gold medals were awarded to the De Grendel Wines Rubaiyat and Op Die Berg Chardonnay, as well as Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Promenade Pinotage and The Tangram (White)
The Taste of Terroir Soirée will present guests with the first opportunity to taste Durbanville Wine Valley’s first-ever limited-release pinotage, created as a collaboration of the winevalley’s producer members The wine is conceived to shine a light on three significant milestones: Durbanville’s bicentennial anniversary; 100 years since the establishment of pinotage, a South African creation; and, the centenary of Afrikaans as an official language Tickets at R300 per person includes tastings poured by winemakers of the valley, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture Guests have the option of following the event with dinner at local restaurants, among which The Farm Eatery at Diemersdal, Wilde Vy Bistro at Hooggelegen Farm and Meerendal’s Bossa or La Romantica
. Tickets are available via Quicket at https:// qkt.io/raDXb5
Capegate Shopping Centre will once again play host to wagging tails, splashes of colour and a whole lot of heart as it partners with The Dogbox Project for one of their annual Mandela Day events, set to take place this Friday, 19 July from 10:00 to 12:00 in the centre court
Now a fixture on Capegate Shopping Centre’s calendar, the event calls on community members, families, schools and corporate teams to roll up their sleeves and give 67 minutes of their time to a cause that brings real relief to dogs in need Participants will paint wooden kennels, sponsored by local businesses, which are then donated to under-resourced animal shelters across the Western Cape “Mandela Day is about making a meaningful impact, and we believe small actions can lead to lasting change,” says Zoë Enslin, marketing manager at Capegate Shopping Centre “This is our way of providing a platform for our community to show compassion, collaboration and creativity, all aimed at giving neglected animals the shelter and dignity they deserve ”
The Dogbox Project began in 2012 as
a Mandela Day initiative and has since grown into a year-round drive to support animal shelters Kennels, being one of the most expensive and critical items for shelters, are often in short supply With the help of community-driven initiatives like this, more dogs can stay warm and dry in winter and cool during the hot summer months
This year Pet Shop Science, one of Capegate Shopping Centre’s stores, has raised a paw to make the impact even bigger Pet Shop Science will be donating 67 blankets, 67 dog jerseys and 67 bags of food – totaling R22 000 in sponsorship The event’s format also echoes the Mandela Day principle: 67 teams will paint 67 kennels in 67 minutes
“All you need is a little time and a willingness to get your hands dirty We’ll provide the paint, the brushes and the music You bring the spirit ” . The public can register to take part in the event by signing up on The Dogbox Project’s website: https://www dogboxproject co.za/ events
Die Kaapstad-operakoor het waarskynlik Saterdag 'n hele paar nuwe aanhangers gewerf met sy gratis vertoning in die Sarepta-gemeenskapsaal
Die saal was wel nie volgepak nie, maar diegene wat van naby en ver gekom het om te kom luister, was beslis nie spyt nie
In die gehoor was daar jeugdiges en mense met baie lewenservaring - sommiges familie van mekaar
Gesinne en vriende het die kans benut om deur die wonder van musiek en besonderse stemme weggevoer te word Die konsert is deel van "Opera in
MAAK OPERAMUSIEK TOEGANKLIK EN KWEEK NUWE GEHORE
Your Neighbourhood", 'n inisiatief om operamusiek meer toeganklik te maak en nuwe gehore te kweek Die gratis konserte in gemeenskappe word deur die Stad Kaapstad en die Judith Neilson-stigting geborg
Die koor het 'n mengsel van komtemporêre werke, tradisionele liedere en 'n paar opera-gunstelinge gesing
For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will join forces to present Swan Lake first in Johannesburg and then at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July
Veronica Paeper oversees this version of Swan Lake that was originally staged in Cape Town in 1971 by French dancer Attilio Labis. Close on 150 years after its first performance in Moscow in 1877, this saga of love and betrayal remains at the pinnacle of classical ballet, performed by ballet companies around the world.
The two companies have a line-up of established stars and exciting newcomers waiting in the wings to dance the leading roles. Alternating with their Joburg Ballet counterparts in both cities as Odette/Odile and Prince Siegfried will be CTCB principals Kirstél Paterson and Hannah Ward, partnered by Leusson Muniz and guest artist Jerome Barnes, recently seen opposite Ward in CTCB’s sell-out season of Giselle at Artscape The role of the evil Von Rothbart will be shared by CTCB’s Axton Green and Joburg Ballet’s Gabriel Fernandes and David Maluleka.
Performances take place at the CTICC on Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 with two matinées on Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July at 14:00 Tickets start from R200 .Book at Webtickets.
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.Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Artscape until 19 July A vibrant, uplifting musical about 16-year-old Jamie New a boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Book at Webtickets
.Aladdin runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 20 July Tickets R100 to R120 Toddlers under two free on lap Tickets at Webtickets.
. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at The Baxter now until 27 July A magical, laughfilled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 at Webtickets
. Beyond runs at Theatre on the Bay from 16 to 26 July Lamta’s new dance production weaves thrilling and innovative choreography with elements of cirque, clowning, vaudeville, and spellbinding vocal harmonies. Tickets from R150 to R275 at Webtickets
. Juanita du Plessis tree op Donderdag 17 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
. Kismet, a Taare Bollywood Dance adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 17 July at 19:00 (preview), Saturday 19 July at 19:00, and Sunday 20 July at 16:00 Tickets from R150 at Webtickets
. Unruly runs at The Baxter from 17 July to 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. Tickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. Now That’s What I Call Music met James Stewart en John Ellis is op Vrydag 18 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R250 by www dieboer com . Dance the afternoon away with five talented musicians - Nico & Fran, Greg Clifton and Kevin & Alison - at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 20 July starting at 15:00 Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book. .Barry Hilton is performing at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley on Wednesday 23 July at 19:30 Tickets cost R200 Book at www.barnyardtheatre co.za . Prime Circle tree op Donderdag 24 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
. A Tapestry of Song is at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Thursday 24 July at 19:00 The Tygerberg Children’s Choir shares the stage with the choirs from La Rochelle High School, and Goodwood Park, Table View and Welgemoed primary schools. Tickets cost R90 Book at Webtickets .Journey Through Song is on stage at Artscape Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 Inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman this concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions. Book at Webtickets .The Mikado - In Concert, a sparkling 140th anniversary tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan’s most iconic comic opera, is at Artscape Opera House from 25 to 27 July Book at Webtickets
V"Die projek is nie net 'n viering van die geskiedenis van Islam nie; dit is 'n dringende versoek aan almal om die universele waardes van Islam en hoe dit vandag relevant is tot globale uitdagings, te ondersoek Ons wil hê die herdenking moet almal insluit; daarom word daar iets vir oud en jonk in die jaar lange vierings ingesluit," sê dr Elias Parker, een van die organiseerders van die projek
Die bekendstelling is bygewoon deur Moslem-geleerders, gemeenskapsleiers, aktiviste, kunstenaars en mediavennote
Tans is daar meer as 1,9 miljard Moslems wêreldwyd wie se lewe deur Profeet Mohammed se leringe gevorm is Vir Moslems, veral in Suid-Afrika, is die vierings 'n manier om hul identiteit te herbevestig, hul bydraes in gemeenskappe te vier en om waardes van vrede en geregtigheid uit te lig," sê Parker
Ander vierings sluit in 'n joernaal wat
deur erkende internasionale Moslemgeleerdes uitgebring gaan word, en die bywoning van 'n internasionale konferensie deur geleerdes wat Mohammed se boodskap gaan ondersoek om te kyk hoe dit vandag met kwessies soos geregtigheid, inklusiwiteit en die beskawing beslag vind
Die jeug- en gemeenskapsprogramme sluit in essays, om opvoedkundige bronne te kry vir ontwikkeling van skole en madrassas en om die jeug aan te moedig om volgens die Koran te leef "Ons rig ook 'n ope uitnodiging aan individue, instellings en organisasies om hul tyd en vaardighed aan te bied of om programme te borg Daar word ook voorbidding gedoen vir die sukses van die projek en dat almal sal bydra tot die publikasies van alles, insluitend die kunsprojekte . Kontak Ameena Harker by 082 955 1887 of Ameena@legacy1500 com met navrae
PRENTJIEMOOI: Die Durbanville-wynvallei
"Dearly beloved We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life " These ominous words from the late great artist Prince have eerily become prophetic for capturing the anxiety, confusion and uncertainty of our society we face today
Even though these lyrics were birthed in the 80s, some of the same socioeconomic issues that plagued the previous generations have either multiplied or remain largely ignored by our government and municipalities, who are so quick to applaud their own projects on social media and advertise the idea that they're "making a difference" with creating jobs and helping the poor in these impoverished communities
The great irony that haunts our 30-year old democracy is the fact that our bleeding economy keeps spilling over despite how many times our president shuffles his cabinet or launches projects that promise to solve load shedding, corruption and create more jobs
inescapable with many companies now capitalising in its efficiency to streamline and propel their advertising in the hopes of maximising their profits by smothering the market
However, now more than ever our education departments, teachers and tertiary institutions have to swiftly find ways to incorporate this technology into their curriculums for fear of being overtaken by other countries making great strides in training the new generation with Al's benefits However, what should remain an essential factor amidst our rush to understand and incorporate Al in our careers to help society, is our critical thinking, which is more crucial than ever in the fast-paced times we live in Today's students have easier access and methods to plagiarise in their work and essays which are meant to express their unique opinions on important issues
This also makes the work of lecturers and tutors even harder when it comes to marking and identifying patterns of fraud with Chat GPT improving and updating weekly
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
In SA, crime, gender-based violence, homelessness and unemployment still haunt our youth who now have to adapt their career choices in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Al s sudden popularity has become
Even today when you're doom-scrolling you can discover an amazing animation of a podcast showcasing zoo animals discussing their weekend plans and using South African swear words until you realise this content was Al generated This content has become absurdly popular which begs the question, are we starting to use entertainment to numb ourselves to death and become dopamine addicted sheep? Today more than ever, we need critical thinkers, artists, politicians and readers who will lead our country, so that we may thrive and harness the power of Al for our communities in the age of shrinking attention spans -KEANANHARMSE
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
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