TygerBurger | Kuilsrivier | E-Edition | 3 December 2025
Die Laerskool Mikro het Vrydag sy leerderraad en hoofleiers by‘n spesiale saalbyeenkoms bekendgemaak Tiaan Booyens is as hoofseun en Isabelle Jacobsz as hoofmeisie verkies Die onderhoofseun is Zian Kotzé en Nicola Swift is as onderhoofmeisie verkies Agter (van links)is Antonio Jason,Leah Groenewald,CJ Nortier, Lize Alberts,Kristen van der Westhuizen.Middel: Louis Mouton (skoolhoof),Zian Kotzé,Alé Johannes,Tiaan Booyens,Oloff Crous,Nicolaas van der Merwe,Annarie Spreeth (onderhoof) Middel: Charl Kingsley,Michaal de Jager,Nicola Swift,Armand Heydenrych,Micaela Zwaan Voor: Chanique Swart,Lené Keet,Liam Taljaard, Isabelle Jacobsz,Dané Mouton.
Moneyraisedfor mobilityscooter
Asingle hand rose above a sea of sun-tired faces firm, certain, unhesitating. Moments earlier, the golfers gathered in Kuils River had settled into their seats after a long day on the course at the UWC Cape Town golf day.
But when Institutional Advancement Director, Prof Anesh Singh, appealed to the room for support for a young student, one man responded before the sentence had even landed Baldwin Kock, CEO of SA Quantum Accountants and Actuaries and proudly, a University of the Western Cape (UWC) alumnus raised his hand and pledged R8 000 to repair the mobility scooter that carried Qaqamba Cuba through her daily battles This year, Singh requested that all funds raised on the day be allocated to the Office for Students with Disabilities in the Centre for Student Support Services (CSSS) at UWC
SERVICESPROVIDED
The office provides disability-specific accommodations to students, including the conversion of academic material into various formats for blind, visually impaired, and learning-impaired students Among those students is Cuba She has a severe spine deformity known as congenital kyphoscoliosis, which led to respiratory failure This has necessitated long-term ventilation and, as a result, limits her mobility
Her mother lived long enough to ensure that her daughter received medical attention from the renowned Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town
She died when Cuba was just eight-yearsold
“After her death, I got sick I had a tracheostomy, which is this tube in my throat So at night, I sleep with a ventilator machine
“During the day, I can do without it, but apparently, when I sleep, I forget to breathe I get tired often, so I need a shop rider (mobility scooter) to get around on campus,” said Cuba, who struggled to breathe when Kock agreed to pay for the maintenance of the scooter
And when he heard that she failed to secure funding for her post-graduate degree, he offered to wipe away her debt She broke down in tears It is not easy for the 26-year-old to speak about herself or ask for help In fact, for most of her childhood, she would not go outside
“Each time I used to go outside, kids used to laugh at me, and I used to cry, and it hurt But things changed when I began to accept myself I cannot change myself
“This is how I am I used to hide myself I used to stay inside I don't anymore,”
said a tearful Cuba, who recounted that most of her childhood was spent at a paediatric intermediate care facility and with an aunt in Khayelitsha on the Cape Flats
She eventually enrolled at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River, where teachers became her family
“She stayed at the school’s hostel and was gifted the scooter, which she still uses today The teachers then looked to UWC to help her fulfil her dreams of advocating for disabled people, who, she said, often fall victim to severe abuse After obtaining her LLB, she was unable to secure articles at a law firm Instead, she enrolled for her LLM and her research focuses on police corruption in the South African criminal justice system
PERSEVERANCE
“When I was in matric, I told myself I had to pass because my mother died, and I had no one The University had to be my friend I can’t sit in Khayelitsha and do nothing, being a laughing stock Next year, I will be completing my research After that, I don’t know, but I want to start working
“I like to see her prosper in her life, and so it should be for every other student – black students in particular and people who come from disadvantaged positions, which I know because I've been disadvantaged myself, ” said Kock Singh said the golf day was a “resounding success” It yielded a profit of R 405 000, which included Kock’s donation of R81 000
“We were honoured to host two remarkable student ambassadors, Richie Malonga and Qaqamba (Angel) Cuba, who attended the prize-giving dinner alongside Dr Laetitia Permall, Director of the Centre for Student Support Services Their presence brought heart and purpose to the evening ” . For more information about the Office for Students with Disabilities, visit: campus-life/ sds-departments/centre-for-student-supportservices
Qaqamba Cuba on her mobility scooter
Policelaunch16daysinKuilsRiver
CARINAROUX
Kuils River Police launched the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children on Wednesday 26 November with an awareness event held at Van Riebeeck Hall.
The event brought together various stakeholders, including representatives from the Community Policing Forum (CPF), Spiritual Crime Prevention (SCP), the City’s social development and health departments, education department social workers, the Department of Justice, Hope House, Badisa, Graceful Care Unlimited, and ward councillors Women from Kalkfontein were among the guests The gathering focused on creating awareness about gender-based violence and domestic violence in the community, with exhibits showcasing resources and services available to the public
WORKTOGETHER
In her address, Kuils River Police Station Commander Lt Col Ntombizodidi
Mahamba referenced the national 16 Days theme “Letsema”, meaning “working together”
“The theme says men, women, girls and boys should work together to end gender-based violence and femicide,” Mahamba said She stressed that whilst the responsibility does not rest with men alone, men must definitely be involved While acknowledging that the majority of perpetrators are men, she recognised that men can also be victims “Gender-based violence is all about getting control over your victim And yes, it’s based on gender identity,” she explained Mahamba highlighted how parents’ behaviour and words can influence their children’s impressionable minds “Abusive
STAKEHOLDERS ADDRESS ABUSE AND VIOLENCE
behaviour or words spoken in resentment can shape perceptions about the opposite gender If you keep saying ‘men are dogs’ in front of your girl child, how will they see a person of the opposite gender?” she asked
She warned that unresolved emotions will eventually surface, noting: “Hurting people hurt people ”
Mahamba cautioned against laying false charges but also against withdrawing legitimate charges She warned that women can “have so much strength” that they sometimes endure too much
Whilst stating that the biggest responsibility “starts with parents”, Mahamba also called on the community and non-governmental organisations to assist in addressing societal challenges
“Let’s work together,” she urged
The 16 Days of Activism runs until Wednesday 10 December On Saturday 29 November a child safety programme was held at Jan Kriel School, where police took fingerprints and other details to create a children’s database for parents should a child go missing Yesterday (Tuesday 2 December), a Wellness Day was held on Hoogenoeg Farm for women, focusing on domestic violence, genderbased violence and self-care Later this week, stop-and-search operations will take place in collaboration with neighbourhood watch members and other law enforcement agencies to address crime against all vulnerable groups The campaign concludes on 10 December with an awareness event at the Dutch Reformed Church Kuilsrivier-Suid (Suidkerk), with guests from the rural community
Programme director Sgt Estelle April from Kuils River police.
Lt Col Ntombizodidi Mahamba,station commander Kuils River Police,presenting the keynote address
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Liggieboom-feesheerlikgevier
Gesinne het Saterdagaand weer heerlik saamgekuier by die Jan Krielskool se jaarlikse Liggieboomfees.
Sumarie Greyling (née Jordaan), oudhoofmeisie, het meer vert el oor Verander jou siening, "die eerste 'differently-abled'program in Suid-Afrika’’ wat sy aanbied en wat van Februarie op Via uitgesaai word "Ek hoop dit sal die stigma om 'differentlyabled' mense breek en elkeen in hierdie skool inspireer As jy jou kop op 'n ding sit, moenie dat enigeen vir jou sê jy kan nie jy kan "
Oudergewoonte het die leerders verskeie sang en -dansoptredes gelewer voordat die gaskunstenaar die verhoog betree het Vanjaar het Leah gaste met 'n vollengte vertoning kom bederf
Daarna is al die helder ligte afgeskakel en is daar by LED-kerslig dankie gesê vir die afgelope jaar se genade en seëninge voordat die groot liggieboom met meer as 10 000 liggies aangeskakel is LEAH
Die intermediêrefase-leerders lewer‘n sang- en dansvertoning
Henko Engelbrecht
Dawson von Willingh en Johanro Gerber
Leah staan by grondslagfase-leerders
Leah by Sumarie Greyling (voormalige hoofmeisie van Jan Krielskool) en haar suster,Elanza Jordaan
Van links is Andel van Wyk,Leah,Helene Bredell en Mieke Talke Foto’s: Carina Roux
Christmas cheer in a tough economy
There’s something magical about walking into the shops at this time of year The aisles are lined with tinsel, rows of glittering Christmas trees and Mariah Carey’s voice floats across every store like an unofficial national anthem But somewhere between the sparkling displays and the festive music, a lump grows in my throat one I suspect many South Africans are swallowing this season Because while Christmas is here in all its commercial glory, the money simply isn’t
I felt it most clearly on Black Friday I walked in with a plan: grab a few bargains, tick off some Christmas gifts early, and stretch my budget as far as humanly possible But even with the bold sale labels screaming at me, the discounts weren’t discounting enough I stood there, staring at a toy I knew my three-year-old would adore, and asked myself the painful question so many parents are asking this year: How are people affording all this?
Everywhere I looked, trolleys were overflowing lights, wrapping paper, gadgets, giant Christmas crackers, treats that only appear once a year And then there was me, holding a calculator in my head like a reluctant accountant, trying to figure out if I could at least get some of the specials
Being a mom during the festive season is its own emotional storm You want to give your child the best Christmas the magic, the memories, the sparkle in their little eyes when they wake up on Christmas Day
My toddler is three now, old enough to understand the excitement, to point at decorations, to believe wholeheartedly in Father Christmas and “presents for good kids” And that makes me want to give him everything, but everything feels out of reach
Toys that were R199 last year are suddenly R349 Christmas pyjamas, which used to be a sweet little extra, now cost as much as a weekly grocery shop Even the basics wrapping paper, gift bags, tape have quietly climbed in price
It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing You see other families posting matching outfits, beautifully decorated trees, mountains of gifts; you see influencers doing “Christmas shopping hauls” that cost more than your rent
And you start to wonder: Is everyone else earning something I’m not? Or are we all just pretending?
But here’s the truth I’m holding onto this year: your child won’t remember the price tag They will remember the moment They’ll remember baking cookies with you, even if the sprinkles are the cheap ones They’ll remember dancing to Christmas songs in the lounge while you wrap gifts after bedtime They’ll remember driving around the neighbourhood to look at lights, because that’s still free
We grew up believing Christmas was measured in presents, but maybe this tough economy is forcing us to rediscover what it’s really about Connection
Tradition Time So yes, the shops are beautiful, but they are also brutal reminders of how tight things are And yes, the pressure is real especially when you’re a parent wanting to make magic on a budget that feels like it shrank in the wash But the magic doesn’t come from the shelves It comes from us From the effort, the love, the warmth, the memories we create not the money we spend And maybe that’s the kind of Christmas worth having
Calling out the ‘snakes’ in D’ville
Your article "Reddam House new 2026 academic hub" is a confirming example of several snakes with forked tongues
Interesting how all the glory and praise is now being correctly bestowed on this school and on Klara Anna Fontein, both the highest achievements in their respective areas of offering in the northern suburbs These projects make Durbanville proud and have elevated the entire community into a higher sphere uncompromised But for 18 long and expensive years various bodies purporting to represent Durbanville residents, from one-man crusades to Durbanville Heritage Society, supported on an ongoing basis by your very newspaper We need to remind ourselves of the repeat objections, appeals, false narratives, challenges, court cases The Durbanville Heritage Society spent in excess of R2 5 million in legal fees so did others! Now that Klara Anna Fontein and Reddam House stand proud, there is not one inch of evidence of the insults and accusations that were blasted towards them prior to their developments
It is a sick snake with two tongues who today wishes to stand in the shadow of the success of these developments, but snakes with forked tongues have no shame, now choosing to recognise the impressive success of the educational intuition, its high standards and facilities Equally the housing estate has elevated Durbanville into a bracket higher than ever imagined, attracting the best of everyone into this area Congratulations, actually well done because you stood up to and held firm against these snakes, two tongue snakes who now bite the opposite to what they stood for Sadly, had these two developments stood 18 years early the spin of the elevated property market would not have delayed the growth of our town, and two generations of past young students lost out on an opportunity to have been educated at this prestigious level Durbanville, don't be amused by these self-crusaders, eliminate these snakes from our green pastures, they hide behind their keyboards in burrows of evil it is time these disgraced two-tongued snakes move out of our community, and never return Proudly and loyal Durbanville working to eliminate toxic little sick individuals
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