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het gesê Ferrus het as personeellid van UWK talle skrywers gementor en emme uit gemarginaliseerde gehoor word. “Deur in in Afrikaans te skryf, orbrug en die diepte en ons meertalige erfenis toewyding teenoor jong vroue-digters en gemeenskaplike spreek van haar geloof in die krag van woorde te bemagtig.” verskeie eerbewyse en ontvang, waaronder ‘n in filosofie aan die ellenbosch in 2022 omdat sy en poësie gebruik het om bemagtig, haar aan die ‘n nuwe geslag skrywers ander geleenthede geskep haar geboortedorp, met die “Vryheid tot die deur baie wat haar pad ma-figuur, toeganklik en erk en sag, onthou. “Sykon genoem het; sy het nooit die godmother genoem nooit Sy kon haarself het, maar sy het nooit.
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Dianna Ferrus FOTO:FACEBOOK
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WHAT’S ON /WAT IS WAAR
VRYDAG6FEBRUARIE
. ChrismarVillashou om 18:30 'n verskeidenheidskonsert.Die Othello-boeremusiekorkes tree ondermeerop. Tydens die pousesal koffie, teeen vrugteslaai met roomys te koop wees. Kaartjieskos R70per persoon en kanvoorafbyChrismarVillas gekoop word vanMaandag totVrydagtussen 08:00 en 12:00
SATURDAY7FEBRUARY
. TheCapeTownGem and MineralClubwillbe having itsOpen Dayfrom10:00to14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street,Bothasig. Allare welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, familiesand especially children.Freeentrance. Learnmoreabout the hobby of crystal, gemand mineralspecimencollecting and relatedcraftwork,orbuy itemsfrommember traders. Visit www.ctminsoc.org.zaoremail admin@ctminsoc org.za
. Die jaarlikse DTBS-interskole-atletiekkragmeting (voorheen MTBS) tussen die hoërskoleDF-Akademie Tygerberg, Bellville en Stellebergvindplaas in Groenpunt. Die dagbegin met die uiters gewilde Flashes in die DHLKaapstadStadion, gevolg deur dieatletiek op dieGroenpunt-baan. Kaarties vir die Flashes is beskikbaar by QuicketteenR80 elk.
. Hunters forbargainsatthe Goodwood Bargains Marketatthe Goodwood Sports Club from 09:00to 13:30. Entranceisfreeand parking is availableatthe cornerofAlice Street and MiltonStreet. Visitorsare encouragedtodonate unwanted garments in the on-site donation bin, supportingaworthycause.For moreinformationemail thegoodwoodmarket@gmail. com
WOENSDAG11FEBRUARIE
. Die digbundel diehelfteisjou nievertel deur ThérèseBartman word op die eerste byeenkoms van dieDurbanville-poësiekringvir diejaaropdeurdie digterself bespreek. Diebespreking begin om 10:00in die saal vandie Durbanville-biblioteek.Ligte verversingswordaangebied. Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon.KontakLesleyvan derVyver by 083460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comomaan te sluitofgaste saam te bring.
THURSDAY12FEBRUARY
. Durbanville Business is presentinganexclusive evening of networking,dinner and aguided tour of Stadio HigherEducation'sprestigious newDurbanvillecampusfrom18:00.DrStanduPlessis,chief executive officerofStadio Higher Education, will be theguestspeaker.The campusissituated at 35 Akademia AvenueinGroot PhesantekraalEstate. The cost is R150 formembers and R350 fornon-members, dinnerand wine included. Seatsare limited. Confirm attendancebefore8Februarybyemailtoinfo@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za
SATURDAY 14FEBRUARY
. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine’sDay as MdzanandaAnimalClinic& Shelterhosts itsValentine’s Picnic forPaws- aspecialfundraising eventin support of theanimals of Khayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00atJoostenbergBistro&Deli. Theevent promises arelaxed and memorablepicnicexperiencefilled with good food, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaved dogs arewelcome to join their owners on theday.Ticketsfor the fundraising event areavailable viaQuicket.Visit www.mdzananda.co.za or email Kellyonfund@mdzananda.co.zafor more information.
. TheTygerbergHills Lions club will have awalk from the GracePresbyterianChurch MonteVista onto Camoens Park, Barrow Street,MonteVista. Come for awalkand showyoursupport forChildhoodCancer This walk is heldcountry wide by variousLions on theday to create awareness.The walk willkickoff at 09:00.Entrancefee is on donationbasis. Agreat morning to showsupport to ouryoung warriors Looking forwardtoseeing everyone,registrationwill happen on themorning. Contact Jeannievan Wulven forany enquiriesorforemoreinformation on 083 3050424
. TheTable View Lions Club is inviting the community to lace up theirwalking shoes and take part in the 5kmBig Walk forYoung Warriorsatthe TableView beachfront.Thewalk is familyfriendly,pramfriendly, and open to leashedpets, making it an idealouting forall ages.Anentrancefee of R50 applies, with all proceedsgoing the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa(CHOC). To register,send "choc" to 083 286 0255 by Thursday 12 February.
DONDERDAG19FEBRUARIE
. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubspring diejaar wegmet RuanEastes se praatjie oorbromeliasen Diana de Vossepraatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is "Tradisioneel vertikaal". Die klub het 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthedeelkederde Woensdag vandie maand by dieNG kerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen) om 09:30vir 10:00. Teewordvanaf09:30 bedien.Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 virmeer inligting.
Bartman bespreek eie bundel
Die digbundel diehelfteisjou nievertel deur Thérèse Bartman word op dieeerstebyeenkoms vandie Durbanville-poësiekring virdie jaaropWoensdag11 Februariedeur diedigterself bespreek.
In hierdieversameling ondersoek Thérèsebeide dienoodsaaklikheid en diebeperkingsvan die geskrewe woord.
Sy plaas spesialeklemopdie ervaringsvan mense watnie konlees of skryfnie of wiesestemme deur diesamelewingstilgemaak is
As deel vanhierdieprojekhet Thérèsesaamgewerkmet Jitsvinger om unieke klankbanevir elfvan haar gedigteteskep.
Elkegedighet sy eieQR-kode in die versameling, watdie leserinstaat stel om ooknadie poësie te luister.
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Sy kon haarself die belangrikste stem van haar tyd genoem het, maar sy het nie. Sy was egter allesenbaie meer as al daardie titels saam vir diegene op wie se lewe sy 'n impak gemaak het.”skryf Frazer Barry.
VERSOEKVIRSTAATSBEGRAFNIS
Op sosiale media is versoek om Ferrus met ‘n staatsbegrafnis te vereer. Sumayyah Petersen Campher skryf: “Dr.Ferruswas ’n monumentale figuurinkuns en kultuur —’ndigter, akademikus en kulturele aktivis wie se werk die nasionale bewussyn herskep en die verloop van internasionale geskiedenis verander het. Deur haar poësie en haar onvermoeide voorspraak het sy ’n deurslaggewende rol gespeel in die repatriasie van Saartjie Baartman, waardeur sy nienet die waardigheid van een vrou herstelhet nie, maar dié van ’n helevolk en van Suid-Afrika se kulturele geheue. Haar bydrae was niesimbolies nie; dit was transformerend.
NARRATIEWETERAPEUT
Sy werk sedert 2000 as 'n onafhanklike narratieweterapeut in private praktykenas'nskoolberader,gemeenskapswerker,navorser,digteren korporatiewe afrigterenopleier
Die besprekingbegin om 10:00 in die saal vandie Durbanville-biblioteek.
Ligteverversingswordaangebied.
Gasteiswelkomteen R50per persoon.
. Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comombydie Durbanville-poësiekringaan te sluit of gaste saam te bring.
mense het die las van geskiedenismet soveel grasie, moed en impak gedra.” Hartzenberg het bevestig dat 'n versoek vir 'n staatsbegrafnis aan onder andere die president endie Wes-Kaapsegerig is.
“Syhet kuns as geregtigheid gebruik, taal as weerstand, en kultuuras’nbrug tussenSuid-Afrikaendie wêreld. Min
Dianna Ferrus FOTO:FACEBOOK DIANNAFERRUS
Stakeholders welcoming the newmobilepoliceunit.
Wesbank mobilep
The crime-riddled community of Wesbank has welcomedthe establishment of anew mobile police station in their area.
Amobile Community ServiceCentrewas launched this week, bringing much-needed relief to residents who for many years had to walk to Mfuleni Police Station, Delft or Kuils River for basic services. Even something as simple ascertifying documents used to be astruggle.
Frans Mashaba, chair of the local CommunityPolicing Forum (CPF), says the community welcomed the mobile
Follow-up meeting about erf on auction
Highburyresidents and other interested parties are invited to attend afollow-up meetingregardingErf 14079(at 232 HighburyRoad), one of around 50 City-owned land parcelsscheduled to be auctioned on 26 February.
Themeeting willtakeplace on Tuesday10February from 18:30 to 20:00 in theKuilsRiverCouncil Chambers. This meeting followsacommunity meeting heldon20January, where residents expressed concerns about theproposedsaleand the public participation process. Ward 19 councillor Ebrahim Sawant said the Citywillprovide additional feedback at the meeting.
Subforum meeting and election in Sector 2
KuilsRiver policeishosting aSector 2subforum meeting andelection on Tuesday24Februaryat 19:00 at Kalkfontein PrimarySchool. Community members of Brantwood, Mabille Park, Des Hampden, Sarepta, Voëlvlei, Oakdene,Gersham, Kalkfontein and Riverside Gardens areinvited to attend Positions to be filledinclude vice-chairand secretary . Call the sector commander SgtHoffmanon 079894 0186 with anyinquiries.
Carstolen and abandoned
Ared Mercedes-Benzstolenduring anarmed house robberyataHaasendal estatewas foundabandoned in BrackenfellonMondaymorning after a concerned resident discoveredthe vehicleoutside herhome
TheSpringbok Park resident,who doesnot want to be named, made the discovery whenshe woke to find the sedan parked in front of herdriveway with no driver in sight and the keys lyingvisiblyon the front seat.After waitinguntil 11:00for someone to claim the vehicle, the resident contacted alocal securityfirm, and the policewas called to thescene It waslater established that the vehiclehad been stolen during an armed robbery the previous night Theinvestigation is ongoing with KuilsRiver police
Sandalwood tydelikgesluit
Padgebruikers moet daarop letdat 'n gedeelte van Sandalwoodweg, tussen Peperboomstraat en Saxdownsweg-kruising, van Maandag2 Februarie gesluit is tot einde Mei. Volgens die Stad Kaapstad se direktoraat stedelikemobiliteit is die sluiting noodsaaklik virdie opknapen verdubbeling van die SaxdownswegSandalwoodweg-kruising, asook 'n bykomendeaansluiting by die kruising (Boschendalweg, na die Haasendalontwikkeling). Die padwerk salvan Maandagtot Saterdag tussen 07:00 en 17:30 uitgevoer word, in goeie weer Verkeer in Sandalwoodweg sal wel in albei rigtings geraak word,maar sal te alle tye geakkommodeer word om verkeersvloei tussen Bottelaryweg en Langverwachtweg te verseker
ALTERNATIEWEROETES
Motoriste kan Sandalwoodweg steeds bereik via Kerkstraat en Amandelweg. Padtekens sal duidelikaandui waar padsluitings en ompaaie is.Die werksgebiede word daagliks afgebaken om verkeersvloei te reguleer
SLUITINGISNOODSAAKLIK VIROPKNAP EN DIE VERDUBBELINGVAN PAD
Die Stadmaan dat enige geparkeerde voertuie wat padwerk versper, verskuifof weggesleep salword.
VEILIGHEIDSWENKE
Motoristeword versoek om versigtig te wees terwyl padwerk aan die gang is.Verminderspoed wanneer jy deur die werksgebiedryenvolg alle padaanwysings. Kyk uit vir ongelyke padoppervlakke en neem konstruksiewerkers in ag. Neem in ag dat jourit langermag duur. Die tydelike padsluiting sal tot 30 Mei duur,mits daar geen onvoorsiene vertragings is nie. Motoriste word aangemoedigomalternatiewe roetes te oorweeg aangesien die padwerk naverwagtingtot drukverkeer en vertragings sal lei.
. Kontakdie Stad Kaapstad se inbelsentrum by 0860 103089 of volg @CityofCTAlerts op X.
Takunda Muchuweni honoured at matricawards
Having alreadybeen honoured with a ministerial award as the country's top matriculant with special educational needs (LSEN), Takunda Muchuweni from Jan Kriel School also featured at the provincial matric awards ceremony, held at the Premier's officialresidence, Leeuwenhof,onThursday 29 January.
Takunda, wholives with congenital myopathy causing muscle weakness, was oneofthree learners recognised in the “Excellence despite barriers to learning” category, each awarded R15 000. On top of this, she received asubjectaward and R10 000 for thebest performance (highest mark) in business studies in the province
Artopportunitiesopen
Youngaspiringartists have an opportunity to gain exposure and experience throughthe City of Cape Town's Emerging Artist Programme, with applications now openfor thisyear and closingonFriday 13 February.
Now in its sixth year, the programme creates opportunities for visual artists, providing mentorship, skills development and exhibition opportunities for around 200 emergingartists each year —the vast majority youth
Through theCity's partnership with theInvestec Cape Town Art Fair, four emerging artistsare showcased annually —and in recenteditions, those artists have sold out, proving that when pathways are built, youngpeople will take them.
Theprogramme is for early-career artists seekingpractical skills, mentorshipand exhibition experience –only 25 slotsare available
An exhibition to showcase the artwork will be held in May, providing participants with an opportunity to put intopractice what they have learnt during training and offering achance to sell theirartwork.
ARTSAWEH!
Meanwhile, the Arts Aweh! programme continues as afree creative after-school initiative for learners aged 5to17, offering activities including drawing, painting, photography, hip hop, dance, performance, poetry, clay and beading.
Theprogramme has proved incredibly popular, with 64 819 engagements recorded for the period November 2024 to June 2025. During that period, 3173 learners participated at 13 facilities and the programme created 36 employment opportunities through the Expanded PublicWorks Programme.
This year's programme started at various venues in Mfuleni, Pelican Park, Hanover Parkand Athlone on 8January, and has already reached more than 2000 young people. Additional venues will be added in the coming months, with the programme concluding on 26 May. Participants can attend the programme from Mondays to Fridays between 14:00 and 17:00. The programme is free, and participants are supplied with all materials and art supplies.
. Emerging Artist Programme:Sendanemail to emerging@capetown.gov.za or visit https:// www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20 enjoy/Arts-and-culture/artists-programme/ emerging-artist-programme . ArtsAweh! Programme:Contact Aleeyah. Baker@capetown.gov.za
Funding availablefor arts
The provincial department of cultural affairs andsport hasopened itsannual callfor fundingapplications for organisationsand individuals in the arts and culture sector
Funding is available in various categories, including cultural tourism, literature, film, language promotion and preservation and the performing arts.
“The artsand culture sector plays acrucial role in the WesternCape in creatingjob opportunities, bringing visitors to ourprovinceand growing our local economy
“We haveawealth of talent in our province and we are committed to supporting our local artists and
organisations in thissphere to ensure they can continue theirwork," said, Ricardo Mackenzie, provincial minister of cultural affairs and sport
Applications for funding will close on Monday 9March at 23:59. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit at least 24 to 48 hours before the deadline to avoid missing it Late applications received after 23:59 on the closing date will not be considered. Thecriteria and categories for funding, as well as application forms, areavailable online.
. Visithttps://www.westerncape.gov.za/cas/ service/arts-and-culture-funding formore information.
From left: Brent Walters (Head,WesternCapeEducation Department),David Maynier (provincial education minister),Takunda Muchuweni(topmatriculantfromJan Kriel School) andAlanWinde (premier).
An exhibitiontoshowcasethe emerging artists’artwork willbeheldinMay,providing participants with an opportunitytoput intopracticewhat theyhavelearnt during training and offering achancetoselltheir artwork.
Emerging Artist Programme
TheArtsAweh! programme is afreecreativeafterschool initiativefor learners aged 5to17.
Damlevelslower than lastyear
The Cityhas encouraged residents to use less than thetarget of 975 million litres of wateraday due to thelow damlevels.
Damlevels stand at 62,25, which needsto last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.
Low annual rainfall last year resulted in reduced inflowstodams, placing increased pressureonthe City’s water supply.While taps were not at risk of running dry, at this stage continued high water use could result in restrictions unless usage was brought down urgently.
“Water usage this past week has unfortunately peaked,soweare 87million litres aday over our target,” Zahid Badroodien, Maycomember forwaterand sanitation, said. He said early proactive measures were far more effective than emergency restriction.
“We must reduce the unnecessary litres of water used in our homes, in industrial and agricultural processesand at work. We cannot afford to be complacent.We must closely keep track of consumption indicators on aweekly basis.”
Badroodien said the City wasbusy with various forms of action, including consistently resolving pipe bursts and water leaks reported through official channels. “Since the drought [nearly a decade ago] the City has andcontinues to invest in upgrading aged water pipes, improving pressure management, fixing leaks faster and strengthening metering along the water supply network.”
Residents are requested to;
. Find and fix water leaks;
. Monitor usage and make an effortto save water;
. To only water gardens at night, and to nottop up swimming pools
. Call 086 010 3089, SMS 31372, WhatsApp 060018 1505 or emailwater@capetown.gov.za to report burst municipal pipes
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VISIONFOREXCELLENCE
Looking ahead, Koning outlined the school's ambitious vision: "Kuils River Technical High School aims to develop intoahigh-performing, learner-centred technical institution that produces disciplined, skilled, and future-ready graduates."
Theschool seekstobalance academic excellence with technical and vocational competence, ensuring learners are equipped for further education, training, and meaningful workforce participation.
"Through aculture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and inclusivity, we strive to become acentre of excellence where every learner is supported, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential," Koning said.
ynier (provincial education minister); Faldilah Koning (acting principal,KuilsRiver High ); Premier Alan Winde,and Brent Walters(Head of provincial educatioj department).
Aanbiedervier30jaarinbedryf
Vandeesweek het Radio Tygerberg 104FM 'n buitengewone mylpaal saam met een van sy omroepers, Gerald Petersen,gevier.
Petersen is vandeesweek 30 jaarin die radiobedryf —'nmylpaalwat min andernog kon vier. Soos dit'nware radioveteraanbetaam, het hy nie net luisteraars vermaak nie, maar ook 'n betroubare stem vol positiewe energieen inspirasie oor die afgelope drie dekades geword.
Petersen se passie vir sy medemens en gemeenskap wordnie netopdie lug gehoor nie, maar word baiedikwels in die gemeenskap gesien en ervaar.
"Hy wil almal net laat glimlagen kykhoe hy RadioTygerbergkan help. So het ons eers onlangs uitgevind vandie vakansieBybelskool wathyreeds 30 jaar geledein Ravensmead begin het om kindersin die vakansie besig en veilig te hou. Hierdie Bybelskool is steeds aan die gang en maak nogelke vakansie 'n verskil in die kinders van Ravensmead se lewens,"sê Rikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder
In sy tyd by Radio Tygerberghet Petersen baie geliefd onder luisteraars geword —soveel dat ‘n luisteraarvir hom'nkombers gehekel het aangesien hy op die lug genoem het hoe koud die ateljee soms is. Of hy nou 'n liedjievan 'n plaaslikekunstenaar of die nuutste aanbiddingslied speel, Petersen weet hoe om sy gehoor te vermaak en betrokke te hou.
Maar sy talente strek veelverder asnet die ateljee.
Hy is nie net 'n geliefde radiostem nie, maarook 'n gesoute seremoniemeester In November 2025 was hy die seremoniemeester by RadioTygerberg se Mighty Men Cape Flats-geleentheidindie Athlone-stadion, wat deur duisendemans
VERMAAK NIENET NIE, MAAR IS OOK BRON VANPOSITIEWE ENERGIE
bygewoon is. Hierdie impakvolle inisiatief is deur Radio Tygerberg georganiseer om vir die eindevan geweld en vaderloosheid op die KaapseVlakte te bid. Petersen is ook die aanbieder van die Healing the City-program wat op Woensdaeuitgesaai word, waar hy enkele vanKaapstad se mees dringende maatskaplike probleme bespreek, soos vaderloosheid, geslagsgebaseerde geweld, verslawing en bendegeweld. Met sy unieke mengselvan empatie en insig het Petersen onderhoude gevoermet sleutelfigure soos die burgemeester van Kaapstad envoormalige bendeleiers, wathul bendebedrywighede neergelê het toe hulletot bekeringgekom het. Deur hierdie gesprekke poog Petersen om 'n bydrae te lewer tot die genesing van die gemeenskappe op veral die KaapseVlakte, watdeur vele sosio-ekonomiese uitdagings en veralbendegeweld geteister word. Sy agtergrondasjeugpredikant hethom waardevolle insigte gegee in sy werk,veral toe hy een vandie energiekeaanbieders vanRadio Tygerberg se Vreesloos 2025-program gewordhet. Dieradiostasie het die program na 11 hoërskole geneem, waar leerdersbemagtig is deur 'n reeks aktiwiteite— geïnspireer deur bekende programmesoos Mr BeastGames, Fear Factor en Survivor.Die doelwas om jong mense te help om die lewe sonder vrees aan te pak —'nboodskapwat Petersen met groot suksesoorgedra het.
“Ek is bevoorreg. My radioreis het vankortgolf totFMingesluit; van gemeenskap- totkommersiële stasies;
aanlyn totkleinhandel. My radio-insetsels is uitgesaai van Kaapstadtot Lagos en ook op 36 anderFM-stasies. Ek is trots en dankbaar. Dis nietesleg vir 'n outjie wat op die KaapseVlakte grootgeword het en Afrikaaps en Mengels gepraat het nie,”het hy laggend gesê.
Maar ondanks al die tyd in die kollig, is dit die eenvoudiger dinge in die lewe
wat hom die naaste aan die hartlê. Hy is 'n trotse pa, 'n gesinsman en iemand wat groot vreugde vind in kuiers rondom 'n braaivleisvuur.
“Ons vier nie net sy 30 jaar in die radiobedryf nie, maar ook die bydraes wat hy steeds in die gemeenskap lewer.Baie geluk Gerald Petersen —opnog 30 jaar van inspirasie!”het Van Rooy afgesluit.
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Veteranoceansportsmandies
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The Bloubergstrand community is mourning the lossofJohnFlanigan (80), ahighly respectedocean sportsman, following asea kayaking incidentoffshore south of On-the-Rocks on Saturday morning.
Despiteaswiftand coordinated rescue response by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and emergency services, Flanigan was tragically declared deceased afterextensive resuscitationefforts.
RESCUEOPERATIONLAUNCHED AFTERREPORTSOFCAPSIZEDKAYAK
According to Rowan Marais, station commander of NSRI Melkbosstrand,the rescue operation was initiated at07:45 on Saturday 31 January, after eyewitnesses reported an unmanned sea kayak appearing to be capsized offshore.
“NSRI Melkbosstrand duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of an unmanned sea kayak appearing to be capsized in the vicinityoffshore south of
On-the-Rocks, Bloubergstrand,” Marais said.
West Coast community coastwatchers assistedwith visual confirmation while NSRIrescue swimmers responded to the scene. The NSRI rescue craft JetRIB was launched from Small Bay, Bloubergstrand.
GOODSAMARITANSFIRSTONTHESCENE
Upon arrival, rescue crews found a group of swimmers offshore with the sea kayak. They directed NSRI personnel to Flanigan’s location, where he was being assistedbyaGood Samaritan on astandup paddle board, supported by additional swimmers
Flanigan was brought aboard the NSRI rescue craft, wherecardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) wasimmediately initiated. The craft returned to Small Bay,where NSRI medics continuedCPR alongside paramedics.
“Despite extensive CPR efforts, and after allattempts to resuscitate the man were exhausted, he was sadly declared deceased by paramedics,” Marais said.
The police attended the scene andan inquest docket hasbeen opened.
AFAMILIARFACEINTHE MORNINGOCEANROUTINE
It appears Flanigan was paddling offshore duringhis regular morning routine when the incident occurred. He had reportedly paddled outtogreeta group of regular morning swimmers,a gesturewell-known among the localocean community.
TheNSRIcommended the swift actions
of the swimmers andthe stand-up paddle boarder, whose calmand decisiveresponse helpedkeepFlanigan supported until rescue crews arrived.
Flanigan was widely admired not only for his ocean skills but also for his resilience. He recently made history by becoming the oldest man to complete the 7.5kmRobbenIsland to Bloubergswim, earning nationalrecognition within South Africa’s open-water swimming community.
Adecadeago, he was diagnosed with PulmonaryAlveolar Proteinosis (PAP), a rare andlife-threatening lung condition. He spent nearly two years on continuous oxygenand was initially given only monthstolive.
Followingmultiple unsuccessful procedures, Flanigan underwent a groundbreakingsix-hour lung lavage on ECMO at Groote Schuur Hospital, becoming the first PAP patient at the facility to receive the treatment —a turningpointthatallowed him to reclaim an active life.
FOUNDEROFAGROWINGCOASTAL SWIMMINGCOMMUNITY
What began as asmall WhatsApp group for casualsea swimmers in Bloubergstrand grew into Topaz Swim Buddies, athrivingcoastal community of nearly 450 members. The group was foundedbyFlanigan —also known as CoastalPop —alongside hiswife of 58 years,Ann Flanigan.
“We’vebuilt acommunity of ocean swimmers, from casual dippers to Robben Islandveterans who simply wanted to share theirlove of ocean swimming,” he previously said. “For me,this isn’tabout breakingrecords.It’sabout resilience, recovery, and my lifelong love of the ocean.”
ANENDURINGOCEANLEGACY
Flanigan’sconnection to the sea spanned more than six decades. He surfed waveskis competitively, raced Hobie and Mosquito catamarans, windsurfed, completed more than 500 scuba dives as aPADI Divemaster, and paddled surfskis and sea kayaks along the SouthAfrican coastline.
“The ocean has always been my sanctuary, my challenge, and my teacher,” he once said.
John after his successfulRobben Island crossing.
PHOTO: MARZAHNBOTHA
John Flanigan with his wife,Ann.
WHAT’SWHAT’SON/DIARY
.DanCorder presents TheRealState of theNation from Thursday5toSaturday7Februaryat20:00 at TheHomecoming Centre. Tickets from R200 at Webtickets.
.Theband NewHorizon is playing at the Edgemead Cricket Club on Friday6February from 19:30.Food and barfacilities available.
Entrycosts R40
.Alan Committie's Av-a-laughta is currently on at Theatreonthe Bayuntil 7February.Tickets from R200 to R350 at Webtickets.
.TheOperaSinger runs at the Baxter Studiofrom currentlyuntil 7February.A theatrical and immersive experienceintothe worldofacreativespirit. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.MarcLottering's musical comedy Colleen The Musical runs at TheBaxterTheatrenow until7Febru-
Vermaak // Entertainment
ary. TicketscostR200toR320 at Webtickets.
.MilnertonPlayers is proudtopresent TheNight of January 16,written by iconicwriter/philosopher Ayn Rand and directed by veteranJohann vander Merwe, from 6to21Februaryatthe Milnerton PlayhouseTheatre. Tickets cost R150.Bookatwww.milnertonplayers.co.za or emailbookings@milnertonplayers.com
.Gin Wizard's Blues, Brews& Rock nRoll is at Hillcrest Estate forNational BeerDay on Saturday7February
Doors open at 18:00.TicketscostR180 at Quicketand R200 at the door
.The1990romantic film Pretty Woman shows at the GalileoOpenAir CinemaatZevenwacht Wine Estate on Saturday 7Februaryat20:15.Gates open at 17:00
TicketsfromR155 at Webtickets.
.Momentum is on Sunday8 Februaryat14:00 at The Homecoming Theatre. Featuring rising starsacross arangeofdance disciplinesand afreestyleroulette battle wheredancerswillgohead-to-head. Tickets cost R200 at Quicket
Gospelsanger komsingonder dieberg
Kaapstad se musiekliefhebbers kanuitsien na 'n besonderesomersaand wanneer die Amerikaanse gospelkunstenaarBen Fuller op Saterdag 21 FebruariebyKirstenboschNasionale BotanieseTuinoptree
Die konsert, Under the MountainwithBen Fuller, word deur RadioTygerberg104FM in samewerking met Fairtree aangebied, en beloof om 'n unieke buitelug-ervaring te wees
BenFullerisinternasionaalbekend virsyeerlike lirieke, energiekevertoningsenmusiek watreeds miljoene mense wêreldwydgeraak het
Sy trefferliedjies"Who IAm" en "If IGot Jesus" hetgroot sukses op internasionaleradiostasies en stromingsplatforms behaal, met laasgenoemde watreeds meeras48miljoenstromingswêreldwyd aangeteken het
Dieaandbeginmet 'n lof-en-aanbiddingsessie, geleideur diegeliefdeRadioTygerberg-musikante NevilleD,Rouchelle Liedemann en HenryPike, voordat BenFullerdie verhoog betreevir sy langverwagteKaapstad-optrede
Die program is 'n unieke kombinasie vanmusiek en getuienis —alles teen dieagtergrond vaneen van diewêreldsemeesgesogte natuurtonele.
"Ons sien daarna uitommensebymekaar te bring vir'nonvergeetlikemusiekervaring in een van Kaapstad se mooistevenues.
"Dit is 'n aand watdie gehoor op verskillende vlakke salraak —ofjynou virdie musiek,die atmosfeer of dieervaringkom," sê Rikus vanRooy, stasiebestuurder Kaartjiesisbeperk en diebelangstelling is reeds groot.Die publiekwordaangeraai om vroegtydig te bespreek om teleurstelling te voorkom. . Krykaartjies by www.webtickets.co.za.
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Vyfgelukkige TygerBurger-lesers kanelk twee kaartjies virdie Under TheMountain-geleentheid wen. Stuur 'n e-posnareception@104fm.co.zamet Under TheMountainindie onderwerpveld.Wenners sallukraakgekies word op Woensdag11Februarie en Ben Fuller
‘NNOSTALGIESEAANDSAAMMETSONJAHERHOLDT
Sonja Herholdt bring haar vertoning Tydloos op Dinsdag17 Februarie om 20:30naDie Boerteaterrestaurant in Durbanville Sy neem diegehoor op‘n nostalgiesereis met goue oues met ’n produksie watbestaan uit haar bekende en ander immergroenliedjies,staaltjies en voorlesings.Sy maak gebruik vanagtergrondmusiek en klavierbegeleiding vir‘n unieke ervaring.Die aanslag is nostalgies en intiem,togook methumor en deernis watveral byvalby’nouergehoor salvind Kaartjies kosR250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.
Bold puppets, big laughs
Ventriloquist, Conrad Koch,along with his outspokenpuppet alterego ChesterMissing,willbring their boldestand funniestshowyet to Theatreonthe Bay from Tuesday10toSaturday14February.
Cape Town hasbeen selected as thefinal stop on thenational Puppet Powertour, afitting choice giventhe city's reputation forsharp wit,fearless laughter and an appetitefor clever,satirical comedy
"Cape Town crowdsare different," says Koch. "They're quick, they'repoliticallyaware,and they love characters that pushboundaries. Ending Puppet Powerherefeelslikebringing theshowhome to an audiencethatreallygets it."
At thecentreofthe production is Chester Missing, South Africa's most unapologetic puppet,whose unfilteredcommentaryanchorsacastofwildly entertainingcharacters, each adding their owndose of chaostothe stage.
"Chester is thevoiceweall have in our heads but wouldnever sayout loud," Koch explains.
"He says thewrong thingatexactlythe right time."
CHARACTERS
Audiences canalsoexpect appearancesfroma mix of fanfavouritesand newcharacters, including Hilton theOstrich, aparty-loving birdwith questionablelifechoices; DJ Hoodie,a puppet who DJsliveon stage; Gordon Ratsy, acelebritychefrat with strong opinions andnoregardfor hygiene; anda talking dinosaur powered–unexpectedly–byanaudience member. "Thesecharacters letustalkabout serious thingswithout it feeling heavy,"saysKoch. Chester,however,has his owntakeonthe ensemble. "Thesecharacters areheretosupport me," he says."I'mthe star.Hiltoniscomic relief.The dinosaur is therebecause Conrad ranout of ideas." While packed with humour, Puppet Power also taps intothe mood of this year,offering audiences achance to connect,laugh andfind relief through comedy."Peopledon't want to be preached to," Koch said."They want to laugh, to feel seen, andto walk out lighterthan they walked in. That's what this showdoes."
. Ticketsare available at Webtickets
Hitsongevokes‘soundofhome’
MJhas released ajazz and ghoema trackcalled Mother City Vibes.The instrumental song by MJ and the CamissaKnightswas releasedmid-December but has already had extensive airplay on radio, gathered afollowing on social media and had more than 25 000 listens on YouTube.
Perhaps not thesame kindof numbers thatMichael Jackson wouldhave pulled, especially from beyond the grave, but this MJ is actually an antiApartheid activist and former journalist. Mansoor Jaffer of Wynberg composed Mother City Vibes.Itwas arranged by veteran jazz musician and music educator George Werner of Surrey Estate,and recordedby MJ and the Camissa Knights. Jaffer and Werner played guitar and keyboard forthe studio recording. The other musicians that make up theband are Carlo Fabe from Westridge on drums; Peter Ndlala from Langa on bass; Muneeb Hermans from Hanover Park on trumpet; and UviweCaso from Nyanga on guitar.
“Justlike the camissa, the historic stream at the bottomof Table Mountain thathas come to encapsulate everything related to Cape Town, including its people, cultureand history, the melody for Mother City Vibes came flowing out over time,” Jaffer said.
The song and video,
LOCALLYFLAVOURED JAZZ AND GHOEMA SONG DRUMS UP LISTENERS
released by the Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) on the Dayof Reconciliation, 16 December, has strucka chord with audiences acrossthe globe.
MUSICRESONATESWITHOTHERS
Jaffer says the music and imagesof Cape Town in the video resonatewithpeople for different reasons.
“Some finditjoyful, some find it nostalgic; it might even evoke some sadness in some people, thinkingofour history, what we’ve been through. It signals familiarity, places where people live or havegrown up or natural beauty thatthey’ve experienced growing up or struggles. It’s acombinationofjazz, more specifically Cape jazz and ghoema, both of whichhave long traditions in ourcity.”
Jaffer is the headofoperations andafounder member of the CCC.The collective hasgrown fromhumble beginnings in 2007 to apowerful arts movement, Jaffer said.
“I’ve always been asocial guitarist,playing at gatherings suchas braais. It’s only in the last 20 years thatI’ve started takingmusic alittle more seriously andImet with people andplayed andexperimented withsounds and this song emerged during that period
about 15 years ago; we called it Chocolate Shake,and it was just aproduct of experimentationand messingaround in someone’s front room or kitchenwith guitars andeventually adrum,” Jaffer said. “Itwas only last year that Idecided thatthe song couldberecorded with abit of good arrangement. Ithoughtit had theCape Town beat aboutit and neededthat ghoema andjazz
it couldrepresent the feel and thebeat and the spirit of Cape Town.”
‘SOUNDOFHOME’
Hermans said the song evokes “the sound of home”. “Mother City Vibes immediately makes me think of home, and with home Imean Cape Town. We have a uniquesound and MotherCity Vibes brings that to the people.”
The song was recorded by Cape Town Sound and filmed by Tri-Squared. The project was undertaken under the banner of
nine programmes of the CCC. This is Jaffer's second composition; his song Midnight Blue featured in the short film Address Unknown about the last postman of District Six. TheCamissa Knights, formed by Werner with his former students, will perform at this year’s Cape TownInternational Jazz Festival, which takes place on Friday 27 March and Saturday 28 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. . To viewthe video of Mother CityVibes,visithttps://youtu.be/
MJ and the Camissa Knights,from left are,PeterNdlalaonbass guitar,GeorgeWerner on keyboard and arrangement,composer Mansoor Jaffer on guitar,UviweCasoonguitar,MuneebHermans on trumpetand CarloFabeondrums.Their song Mother CityVibes is racking up views and airtime.Searchfor Mother City Vibes on YouTubetoviewand sharethe video PICTURE: MIKEBENJAMIN
To agewith grace through seasons of change
"When you look up, say thank you. You may not know what you receive. Every day you are covered, in your carand anything can happen on the way, butGod makesyour path clear."
These are words from Freda Naidoo, agreat-grandmother that Irecently interviewed for astory upon reaching 100 years of age.
Aweek later, Ifind her words ofadvice for those wishing to live ahealthy and prosperous lifestill echoand intriguemy mind whether I'm driving to the office or daydreaming on the balcony of my apartment.
During the interview, Ifound myself dumbstruck at the sheer optimism and infectious senseofhumour Naidoo displayed as she shared her story.
As Iapproached her home, Isaw her exotically decorated porch with shrubs whilst agroup of cats lay onher stoep in the afternoon sun.
Upon introducing myself, she greeted me with the utmost respect andenthusiasm one would not expect from someone who just turned 100. She sat in her couch whilst her walker stood at her knees
Once Iswitched on my voice recorder andthe interview unfolded,Ifelt transported to asimpler timewherethe flow of life was allowed to move at amore moderate,yet oppressive pace, considering it was the height of apartheid.
YETSHE’SSTILLSTANDING, LAUGHINGANDBAKINGTRIFLES FORCHRISTMAS...
Isaw her eyes gleamed as she recalled her fond childhood memories of a forgotten version of Piketberg, whereshe was born. She enthused with childlike delight as she toldmeabout her mother's lovefor baking cakes.
At the age of 23 she got married, asmost of ourgrandparentsand parents did at that time, and started her life as afurrier when she moved to Diep River. However,not long after their move, tragedy struck when she, herhusband and 12-year-old daughter,were forcibly removed and ordered to move to Fairways due to the Group Areas Act.
Her voice was stirring and filled her lounge with ahaunting wisdom. Shewas theyoungest of four siblings, all of whom have passed, and as Ilistened to her,I wondered what the weight of her life felt like.
She is amother to five children; her eldest daughter sadly died when she was forty.
She experienced no chronic illnesses nor any addiction to alcohol or smoking. Her sharp and infectious senseof humour was evident as she told mewhy she never smoked.
"I'll tell you exactly why Inever smoked!" she told this story withOscar-worthy gestures and passion. In her nineties she was struck by aQuantumtaxi while trying to crossthe road, flung over the vehicle, cracked her skull twice and suffered abroken hip.
She recovered in hospital for10 months onlytoendure aruptured vein.
Andyet she's still standing, still laughing and baking trifles for Christmas and taking Ubers for aweekly shopping. When the interview ended,Ifelt a tremendous sense of gratitudetobealive Her grit, determination andnever-saydie attitude will always remain with me wherever Igo.
Before Ireached my car, she held my hand and looked me in the eye and said she sees aprosperous futurefor me.
-KEANAN HARMSE
Kommentaar // Comments
SLICEOFLIFE
EIAfor Altydgedacht is flawed
As aresident andvolunteer in Kenridge, Iwouldlike to comment on the article"Stilltime to comment on proposedAltydgedacht development", published in the TygerBurger on 21 January.
Theinformation the environmentalconsultants have offered to the public is notaccurate. Aquick read of the summarycreates the impression thatthe development is “environmentallyacceptable and sustainable”, as claimed by Guillaume NelEnvironmental Consultants (GNEC) in their basic assessment report (BAR) and quoted in the article.
However, closer scrutinyshows otherwise:The most recent botanical surveyavailabletothe public dates back to 2016,which wasdoneinlateSpring. GNEC promised to do an updated survey as recommended by their botanisttoincludeother seasons, butnoupdated survey(s)havebeen released to the public.
TheentireBAR refers to the oldBiodiversity Network (Bionet) which guides responsibledevelopment by identifying sensitiveareas,corridors, rivers and wetlands. Sincethen, the City of Cape Town has updated its BioNet.Despitethe City of Cape Town's request that theyoverlay their plansonthe updated BioNet,the BARfailstodoso.
Theomissionand error in point oneand twounderminesthe landscaping, development andmanagement plans.Asa result,the landscaping plan places a pond over land classified by the City as “irreplaceable” Thereport also incorrectlyclassifies this area as CBA
Roadsimproved, vigilancestillvital
Residents of KuilsRiver have much to applaud regarding the recent major upgrades to our local road network. Theaddition of vehicularlanes and consideredtrafficcalmingmeasuresare adirect andwelcome responsetoour area’s growth. These improvements aresuccessfully carryingthe increased vehicleload, shorteningtraveltimes, andeasing the dailycommute formany. This significant investment in infrastructureisa positivestepforward
Particularlycommendableisthe incorporation of dedicatedcycle routes andpedestrian walkways.This forward-thinking design promotes healthier,moresustainable modes of transport and makes our community moreaccessible. However, thesenew facilities have brought their ownshare of challenges that requirea collective shiftinbehaviour
Apressingconcern is road safety at crossings. Somedrivers seem unawareoftheir obligation to give waytopedestrians wherewalkwayscross vehicular roads. This must be addressed throughawareness andvigilance to preventtragedy.I sincerelyappeal for consideration; thesepathsare forall people. Leashes andmindfulcontrol areessential foreveryone’ssafety andenjoyment
FEZEKILECOTANI,KuilsRiver
1b insteadofCBA 1a —anerror with seriousimplications forhow the entiredevelopment shouldbe approached, accordingtoenvironmental law.
Thecurrentplans ignorerecommendations from GNEC’sown botanicalsurvey, whichindicates two corridors that should remain open. Only anarrowstrip next to aserviceroadisretained, despitethe 2025 BioNet classifying the entiresiteasa corridor
CRITICALLYENDANGEREDVELD
An area identified by their botanist as having high rehabilitation potential forcritically endangered veld is nowearmarked forPhase 1ofthe development
It is upsettingtosee consultants assumethat declaringadevelopmentenvironmentally acceptable is sufficient,insteadofensuringthat it trulyis.
Iamnot opposedtodevelopment in principle. Land overrun by invasivespecies is also environmentally damaging.
If done correctly, this project couldbecomearare exampleofdevelopmentthatallowscaracals, porcupines, deer,chameleons, birds and indigenous flora to thrivealongside people, aplace wherechildren can learn the scentand character of localveld.
Followingproper environmentalprotocols would also enhancelong-term financial value—asanyone who hastried to buypropertynexttoanature reserve knows DALENATHERON,Kenridge
Verkeersoplossings?
Ons klaalmal daagliksoor die verkeersituasie in ons woonbuurte.
Al hoemeer ongesinchroniseerde verkeersligte werk nie, maar hier is dalk `n paar oplossingswat vinnig kan werk
Verbypaaie: Almal hoef niebyverkeersligte te stop as daar verbypaaie is nie; dis `n hoeksny-uitdraai vir verkeer watwil afdraai.
Daar is hope plekke waar dit suksesvol kanwees, byvoorbeelddie oorgeteerde La Belle-weg by die Stiklandbegraafplaas, die suidelikepunt vanCarlCronje by die FransConradie-, Durbanweg/Bloemhofkruising, hope in DurbanweginBellville op die nagmerriepadnaDurbanville
Elkeblokhoefnie 'n robot te hê nie!
Taxi's watverkeersreëlsverontagsaam: Goedkoop oplossing?Plant sypaadjierandstene dwarsoor plekke waar hullekortpad skiet soos by geel strepe en verkeersligte
Besteopsie: Koop hommeltuie metkameras wat enigetyd oortreders kanverras en afneem met hul registrasienommers en al.
Boetes salbinne 'n kort tydjie vir die aankoop en vir die moniteringsentrum betaal Bendegebiede behoort ook snags hiermeegemonitor te word WAARNEMER,Bellville
Have we been heard?
Iwritethis letter with adeep senseofsadness and frustration aboutwhatOakdalehas become. Youhave heardthis before,and nowyou aregoingtohearit again.This is notwritteninanger,but in heartbreak. Aheartbreakfor acommunitythatoncefeltsafe, orderly, andrespected.
Afew weeksago,residents were allowedtoobject to aproposeddevelopment described as “student accommodation”. Unfortunately,those of us who live andwork in this area have seen this pattern before Time andagain, what is promised on paper turns into something entirelydifferent in reality, often becoming hubsfor prostitution andrelated criminal activity. Residents areexhausted, but we arenot giving up.Wewill notbackdown, because ourhomes, ourlivelihoods, andour communityare at stake.
Oakdaleisnot just aresidential area;itisa place wherebusinesses operate andwherepeopledepend on those businesses to survive. Ahealthy community is onewherepeoplecan work with dignityand where clients canvisit businesses feeling safe andcomfortable. Instead, business ownersare forced to watchas prostitution, drugdealing, andharassment spillinto their doorways
Prostitution in ourstreets hasincreasedtosuch an extent that it nowfeelsnormalised. With it comes litter,public indecency, noise, reckless disregardfor road rules, andanerosionofrespect forthe area.How do we explain this realitytoour children?Oakdale residents aretired. Tiredofreportingthe same issues repeatedly. Tiredofwatching laws being ignored withoutconsequence. Tiredoffeeling unsafeinour own neighbourhoods.Mostofall,weare tired of feeling unheard.
This letter is aplea, once again to localauthorities, lawenforcement,and municipal leadership to truly seewhatishappening hereand to act. Not tomorrow Not after another meeting. Now.
WON’TBACKDOWN,Oakdale
Ward plans overpolitics
This year it is the localelections andlocal residents shouldbelooking at the governing party's legislation, policies and10-,20- and30-year visionplans including the municipal integrated development plan of the City of Cape Town forBrackenfellWard7and 8. TheGovernment of National Unityhas basically minimal saying in localgovernment proceedings. There is already amajor concernhow the DA strategyplans especially at localgovernment,provincialgovernment andnationalgovernment is conflicting, some even say it seemsthateachsphereishaving their ownvision plans.
Forlocal government elections laterthis year you need to look at the CityofCape Town's visionplans, andhow it willimpactyourward. Unfortunately the GNU won'timpactanything in Ward 7and 8in Brackenfell.
JJRESIDENCE,Brackenfell
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PHOTO:CHASELIEBENBERG
Board’s termends
Doyou haveapassion for serving thoseinneed?
Do you have the time, skills and expertise to make ameaningful contribution to DurbanvilleChildren's Home?
The home is inviting interested people to make themselvesavailable for involvement in the governance of DurbanvilleChildren’s Home, aprogramme of Badisa, wheretheywill havethe opportunity to help address the needs and vulnerabilities of othersthrough responsible leadership andoversight. Durbanville Children’s Home is aprogramme of Badisa, a joint ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Western and Southern Cape, and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (Cape).
The Children’s Home provides residential care, developmental and therapeutic services to 144vulnerable children. The term of office of Badisa’s current governing boards expires on 31 March. The new three-year termof office for the Durbanville Children’s Home Governing Board will commence on 1 April and conclude on 31 March 2029.
The ideal profile of a governing board member includes people who:
. Have expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas:finance, the legal environment, business information management, asset management, marketing, fundraising, social work services, or child and youth care;
. Have the available time to actively participate and contribute;
. Demonstrate integrityand astrong commitment to act as an ambassador for Badisa and Durbanville Children’s Home;
. Show compassion for the needs of others, with aclear commitment to social justice and the empowerment of those less fortunate;
. Are willing to be involved in promoting positive socioeconomic changeinSouth Africa;
. Believe in and support the mission and services of Badisa and Durbanville Children’s Home.
. Those interested in serving on the Durbanville Children’s Home Governing Board must contact Johanna Strauss at jstrauss@dchome.org.za before 15 February
FUNCTIONANDMARKETING COORDINATOR
The children's home also
WesternCaperamps up enforcement to protect learnersonthe road
Atotal of 109 fines were issued specifically for public transportrelatedoffences during the operations.
CHILDREN’SHOME INVITESVOLUNTEERS FORBOARD
hasavacancy fora function andmarketingcoordinator. The successful candidate will assist withmarketingand fundraising activities such as managing all arrangements forfundraising events,selling of tables,sourcingofauction items,event logistics,liaising withmainsponsors, managing arrangementsfor awareness events, general administrative duties and managingthe “SponsorA Child” project, amongothers
. Contact JohannaStrauss at jstrauss@dchome.org.za with enquiries.
REQUIREMENTS:
. Aminimum of two year’s experience in Social Media Marketingand Event Coordination.
. Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
. Must be in goodhealth.
. Strong written, verbal and negotiationskills.
. Matric andaMarketing qualification(diploma).
Minimum requirements:
. Computer literate, including internet andemailskills, MailerLite, Canva,Microsoft Word and Excel
. In possession of avalid Code
EB Driver’s licence (previously Code B)
. Willing toworkirregular hours,including evenings and weekends when required.
. Dedicated, driven and taskorientated.
. Agood undestanding of and sensitivity towards traumatised children of allages.
. Ableto work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
. Cleardisciplinary and criminalrecord.
. Passionate about working foranNPO.
. Agenuine heart forchildren
. Knowledge and interest in socialmedia promotion strategies is essential
. Strong communication and presentationskills.
. Photo andvideoediting experience.
. Strong organisational skills
. Ability to breakdown problemsinto manageable tasks.
WORKINGHOURS: Monday -Friday 08:00 -16:00
SUBMISSIONCUT-OFFDATE: 6February
COMMENCEMENTDATE: 2March
Goodwood BargainsMarketheld
The province hassignificantly intensified their enforcement operations, targeting scholar transport, after atragic school transport crashinVanderbijlpark, Gauteng, officershave uncovered alarming levels of non-compliance
Since schools reopened on 14 January, provincial law enforcement officers andmunicipal traffic services, haveconducted 45 operations acrossthe province, revealing widespread safety violations.
The10-dayblitz yielded troubling results. Officers stopped over1 600 vehicles, issued1250 fines totallingmore than R580 000, impounded 46 vehicles, and removed 23 unroadworthy vehicles from theroads —manyofwhich were transporting learners at the time. Amongthe mostserious violations detected were drivers operating under the influence of alcohol, with three arrests made including one driver who recorded ablood alcohol readingof0.68 mg/l —nearly three times the legal limit. Officers alsodiscovered widespread vehicle overloading, unroadworthy conditions, and operators deliberately avoiding known enforcement routes.
While scholar transport regulated throughthe education system is easiertomonitor, authorities identified unregulated operations as the greatest concern.
These services, often operating only duringpeak school hours, frequently fail to comply with licensingand safety requirements while remaining difficult to track.
SAFETYOFLEARNERS
MEC formobility, Isaac Sileku, said: “Our foremost concern is thesafetyofevery learner who dependsontransport to get to and from school each day. That is whywehave strengthened our enforcement efforts during the busiest travel periods being 06:00 to 08:00 and13:00 to 15:00, placing particular focus on overloading, seatbelt use, driver fitness, vehicleroadworthiness, and valid operatinglicences.”
Targeted interventions now include intensified monitoring of high-risk routes, increased oversight at known loading points, andenhanced intelligence-
The10-dayenforcement blitzyields troubling results
sharing between the Western Cape Education Department and municipal partners.
Theprovince has issued strict guidelines for transport operators, demanding they maintain roadworthy vehicles, operate with valid licenses, avoid overloading, and ensure all drivers remain sober.
Officials emphasised zero tolerance for violations that endanger children's lives.
Parents are encouraged to verify that vehicles are roadworthy, drivers are properly licensed and sober, avoid overloaded vehiles, and report illegal or unsafe transport operations.
Doctorswarnofgastrosurgeseason
During very hot weatherascurrently experienced, health facilities across the Western Cape seean increase in children who arrive with gastro-related symptoms, according to amedia release by the provincial health department.
“Every year from November to May, more young children becomeill with diarrhoeaand pneumonia. Theseillnesses are common in young children, butit is important to remember that they can be treated and often prevented. When children receive help early,they usually recover well.
VULNERABLETODEHYDRATION
“As we move through the annual paediatricsurge season Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital,the province’s specialist children’sfacility, has recorded anoticeable rise in these cases,” said Prof Heloise Buys, the hospital's head of ambulatory and emergency services.
“Gastroenteritis is one of the most common reasons for hospitaladmissions during this time of year. While many children can be treated at home, young children are especiallyvulnerable to dehydration, which canbecome lifethreatening if not managed early.”
The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly 1,7 billion cases ofchildhood diarrhoeal disease occur every year.
Good hygiene, safe drinking water and proper sanitation can prevent many of these, Buys said.
The hospital is encouraging parents and caregivers to take extra care during this time. Early recognition of symptoms and timely treatment can prevent severe dehydration and other complications.
GOOD HYGIENE CAN PREVENT DIARRHOEA
EARLYINTERVENTION
Buysstressesthe importance of early intervention: “Ifyourchild is unable to keepfluids down or shows signs of dehydration, seek medical help immediately.
“Oralrehydration solutions are the firstline of defenceand should be given as soon as symptoms appear. Asimple sugar-salt solutioncan be made at home by mixing onelitre of clean tapwater, eight teaspoons of sugarand half alevel teaspoon of salt. Stir well andofferit in small amounts, especially after each watery stool or whenthe child is thirsty If the water is nottaken directly from municipaltaps it must be boiled, cooled andthen used.”
Buys also reminds families that water canbecomecontaminated more easily.
Open containers allow germs, dirt and pests to enter andincrease the riskof illnessin youngchildren.
Open buckets canbecome contaminated throughdirty hands, unwashed utensils dipped into thewater, animals, insects or householdpests, dust anddebris.
Contaminated water can carry diarrhoeal germssuch as E.coli, shigella, salmonella androtavirus,all of which can be especially harmfultobabiesand young children, shesays
SIMPLESTEPSTOPREVENTILLNESS
Parents and caregivers can protecttheir children by following these important steps:
. Washhands with soap andwater
regularly, especially beforepreparing food or drinks and after using thetoilet;
. Useonly clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, mixingbaby formula, washing fruit andvegetables, andbrushing teeth.
. Keep oral rehydration solution (recipe above) at home.Immunisations such as therotavirusvaccinehelp prevent severe diarrhoeal illness.
KNOWWHENTOSEEKHELP
Diarrhoeacan become dangerous very quickly in babies andyoung children because their bodies are small and they lose fluids faster and are at higher risk of dehydration.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to seek medical attention immediately if theirchild develops diarrhoea, Buys urges.
“Seek help urgently if your child shows any of the following: persistent vomiting and diarrhoea; signs of dehydration (dry mouth, sunken eyes, fewer wet nappies or less urine); unusual sleepiness, weakness or difficulty waking; refusal to drink or feed; blood in the stool; convulsions together with fever; swollen feet or ankles.
“Breastfeeding remains very important and should continue during illness. Antibiotics are not recommended for viral gastroenteritis. Parents are encouraged to visit theirnearest clinic for support.”
Prof HeloiseBuysisthe head of ambulatory and emergencyservices at RedCross WarMemorialChildren’s Hospital.
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Young footballersenjoy weekend of skills training
Kuils River-based Newman'sFootball Club hosted athree-day football performance hub for players from across CapeTownatBellville Technical High School over the weekend.
Nathan Newman, founder and director of Newman's FC, said the event was hosted in collaboration with some of the bestprivate football trainers locally –Nkala FTBL (Lwazi Mlonyeni), A+ Fitness and Coaching (Astria Boks, former Banyana Banyana player), Structured Futbol (Kyle Maart) and Glued Hands Goalkeeping (Keenan Smith and Siya Mbune).
Atotal of 206 players attended the event, with participants ranging from u-8 to u-20 age groups, including girls. "They were treated tofootball heaven as they hadan opportunity to train with these footballelitecoaches,"Newman said.
The purpose of theevent was to ensure children from all walks of life, particularly those from Kuils River,could access high-quality footballtraining on their doorstep.
The attendees were split into age groups androtated through various training and skill sessions throughout the three-day programme.
VARSITY CUPAND SHIELD SETFOR KICK-OFF
Playersgearup foraction
Young talented rugby players attertiaryinstitutions across the country are gearing up for the kick-off of the Varsity Shield and Varsity Cup, on Friday 13 and Monday 15 February respectively.
As usual,the tertiaryinstitutions inthe Western Capeare represented inboth competitions
In theVarsity Shield, Cape Town is represented by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) andthe University of the Western Cape (UWC). The two sides will compete against Madibaz, University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN), Sol PlaatjeUniversity, Wits, Walter Sisulu and Fort Hare.
In the Varsity Cup, defending champions Ikeys and losingfinalist Maties will carry the flag for the Capetonians.
Other teams competing against them are Shimlas, Central University of Technology (CUT), North-West University (NWU), University of Johannesburg(UJ), University of Pretoria (Tuks)and Varsity College, known as Emeris.
Emeris won the Varsity Shieldtwo years after their initial involvement in the
tournament andprogressed to the Varsity Cup. CPUT are in action against Madibaz at home in their opening fixture andUWC travels to the Eastern Cape for the match against Fort Hare in Alice
In the Varsity Cup, Maties andIkeys both travelfor their first matches.Maties traveltoBloemfontein to play against Shimlas and Ikeys will visit Tuks in Pretoria.Sincethe matches are shownon television all thebig unions andfranchises will have the opportunity to see potential players in action to sign for the different unions and franchise.
Many of therugbyplayers of tertiary institutions in thepastbecame Springbok or Blitsbok players
AllCape teams are also in action in the Super League competitions of Western Province Rugby Union(WPRU) but areexempt from competing when the club competition kicks off on Saturday 22March due to the obligations in the Varsity Shield and Varsity Cup.
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Tygerbergers blinkuit
DieTygerbergers het in die meeste gevalle ‘n baie suksesvolle naweek agter die blad in die jongstesarsie topligakrieketwedstryde.
In die derby-kragmeting tussen Brackenfell (181) en Bellville (184/3) was dit grootliks die Bellvilliete Reece du Plessis (76*), Hanno Kotze69) en Evert Carstens (5/44) wat die kalklig gesteel het. Durbanville (199/5) het sy vyfpaaltjie-sege oor Groenpunt (198) grootliks te dankeaan die kolfwerk van Fritz de Beer (75*) en Laurens Smit (52).
In nog ‘n derby-tweestryd het Noordelikes-Goodwood
(43) heeltemal platgeval teen Kraaifontein (224/6),vir wie Daylon Beukes (74) en Diego du Plessis (7/25) pragtig op stryk was. Tygerberg-klub (151/7) het spogreg verkry teen St Augustine (148) —in‘ngroot mate danksy Lincoln Simons (64) se kolfwerk. Terselfdertyd het Edgemead (131) ondanks papperige kolfwerk, Primrose (70) katswink gespeel, danksy veral uitstekende boulwerk deur Duane Abel (5/13).
Milnerton (187) het egter sy rieme styfgeloop teen Pinelands (231) ten spytevan walgooikolfwerk deur Dillon Smit (78) –SAREL BURGER
Klinkendeoorwinningsbehaal
Die hoërskoleBellville,TygerbergenMilnertonseeerstekrieketspanne het die afgelope Saterdag ‘n besonder suksesvolle dagbeleefenklinkende oorwinningsin hulonderskeie wedstrydebehaal. Nadat Bellville die span vanCurro Durbanville totnet 117lopies beperk het, het Jordan Holtman (55*)ensymakkers ‘n sespaaltjie-segevir die Bellvilliete beklink. In ‘n puik HS Tygerberg-spanpoging —waarin Anees Buhardien (64)en nog drie makkers 50-talle behaalhet,het dieTiere 422/9inhul 50 boulbeurte teen TableViewopgestapel om die besoekers uiteindelik met 325lopies af te ransel MondreJulies (54en6/51) was‘nander groot Tygerberg-staatmaker DF Akademie se Justinvan Rensburg (101) is deur sy spanmaatsindie steek gelaat toehul 196 lopies nie ‘n agtpaaltjie-segevan Milnerton konweerhou nie DieMilnerton-kolwers watdie papsodik
aangemaakhet,was Daniel Bloemetjie (76*) en JaredBlessing (58). Fairmont (326) se M. Heyns (109) en Arush Verkat (6/22)was die groot uitblinkers om hul o.15-span ‘n weghol-sege oor Pinelands (102) te besorg. Ook HS Bellvillleseo.15’swas met hul 318lopies heeltemalbobaasteen Curro (154),danksy veraldie bydraes deur W. Liebenberg(68)enLukas Otto (54) In die enigsteamptelikeo.14-wedstryd in die WP NoordelikeStadsgebiede het HS Bellville (103/5),net soos sy senior spanne,met Curro(102) klaargespeel Die jaarlikse SammyBloch-uitklopkompetisie (25boulbeurteper span) skop vandag (Woensdag) af met die volgende wedstryde(tuisspan eerste): Milnerton tDurbanville, CurrotHS Tygerberg, Edgemead tHSBellville Stellenberghet ‘n loslooitjie in die eerste ronde –SAREL BURGER
Jordan AdamsfromDurbanville
Thecoaches that presented varioussessionsatthe threeday footballperformance hub.