. A free workshop will be hosted at Kraaifontein Library at 15:00, offering educators and interested community members a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in education. The session will cover key topics such as: understanding what ChatGPT is and how it works, tips for effective prompting, creative ways to use the tool in daily teaching, tools for lesson planning, quiz and worksheet creation, assistance with marking and personalised feedback, and guidance on the ethical use of AI in an educational setting. For more information, contact Kraaifontein Library at 021 444 1066 or email Kraaifontein.library@ capetown.gov.za
FRIDAY8AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
SATERDAG9AUGUSTUS
. Die Brackenfell Forum bied aan "Koffie uit jou kan" in die Rusoord-saal in Dennegeurstraat om 10:00 vir lede van die gemeenskap om saam te kuier Kaartjies beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Besprekings: Alta by 083 967 9493 of Letitia by 082 879 5383.
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This event will be boosted with appearances by renowned local soprano Lara Basson and a barbershop quartet, the Welsh Rarebits, drawn from members of the choir The concert starts at 19:00, at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and are available through Quicket Refreshments will be available at the interval. For any further information, please call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
SONDAG10AUGUSTUS
. Die Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub kom weer bymekaar vir ´n pretrit, getiteld Nick & Ellie se Rit, by te woon. Die groep ontmoet om 08:30 by die Engen Winelands langs die N1-snelweg en vertrek stiptelik om 09:00 Die konvooi sal die Stellenbosch-vliegklub besoek, asook die Franschhoek-pas, en in Botrivier middagete geniet Die rit eindig in Gordonsbaai. Bel Kleyn by 083 650 7679 met navrae
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za
SATURDAY23AUGUST
. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. For the dress code, "think floral, bold and bright". Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372 (Whatsapp only) to book your ticket
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. Contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com
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Sy het later daardie jaar by die SA atletiekkampioenskap in Port Elizabeth met ’n persoonlike beste van 45 97 m in die o 15-afdeling goud verwerf – ondanks die feit dat sy toe nog net o 14 was Tot graad 9 was sy mededingend in spiesgooi (tot op nasionale vlak), maar krieket het die oorhand begin kry toe sy daardie jaar (2020) op 15-jarige ouderdom die eerste keer in die senior WP-krieketvrouespan ingesluit is – ’n mylpaal wat haar ma, Bernadette, beskryf het as ’n bewys van haar harde werk en deursettingsvermoë
Sedertdien speel sy vir die senior WPvrouespan onder afrigting van Claire Terblanche Met dié dat sy op skool ook vir WP se o 19- en SA o 19-krieketspanne begin speel het, was daar nie meer veel tyd vir ander sport soos hokkie en atletiek nie "Graad 10 tot 12 het ek nog net spiesgooi vir MTBS gedoen," sê sy
LEIERSKAP
In 2023, in haar matriekjaar, was sy lid van die heel eerste SA vroue- o 19-T20wêreldbekerspan vir die eerste o 19vrouetoernooi van die Internasionale Krieketraad (ICC), wat plaaslik gehou is Vanjaar, in haar tweede o 19-T20wêreldbeker in Maleisië, het die span eers teen Indië in die eindstryd die knie gebuig
"In 2023 het ons ook net een wedstryd verloor – ook teen Indië, maar dit was net voor die 'Super Sixes', basies net voor die kwarteindrondes," sê sy Reyneke is wyd geloof vir haar leierskap in vanjaar se wêreldbeker en is ook as kaptein vir die Span van die Toernooi aangewys, waarvoor sy saam met haar SA spanmaats Jemma Botha en Nthabiseng Nini benoem is Al kon sy nie die wêreldbeker lig nie, soos sy bitter graag wou, was die 2024/25-krieketseisoen propvol hoogtepunte
In Oktober verlede jaar het sy die o 19vroue tot ’n 5-0 oorwinning in ’n Jeug-T20internasionale toetsreeks teen Ierland oor vyf wedstryde gelei
In die tweede wedstryd het sy 46 lopies van 27 balle aangeteken en die span tot ’n ses-paaltjie-oorwinning gelei - met nog 58 balle oor
Op 23 Maart het WP die Dolphins verslaan om die eerste wenners van die Hollywoodbets Pro20-reeks te word Die
span is geloof vir hul bestendige spel, vaardigheid en deursettingsvermoë Reyneke was een van vyf WP-spelers wat in ’n opkomende vroue-akademiespan (van 15 spelers) opgeneem is, wat in Julie ’n witbaltoer in Namibië voltooi het Ook daar het sy beïndruk
In die beslissende wedstryd van die reeks het sy drie paaltjies vir 32 lopies geneem en ’n belangrike vangskoot uitgevoer om Yasmeen Khan, Namibië se no 3-kolwer, vir ’n eendjie terug pawiljoen toe te stuur
TOEKOMS
Wat die toekoms betref, bly Reyneke vir eers by die Westelike Provinsie
Sy is bly om te sien hoe ver vrouekrieket al gekom het en hoe die sport groei
Dit was ’n maklike keuse om krieket bo spiesgooi te kies, sê sy "Jy kan ’n lewe uit krieket maak; atletiek is nie so groot nie " Sy hoop op ’n lang loopbaan en om nog veel meer van die wêreld te sien "Om te reis, is nogals cool "
Die kameraadskap van ’n spansport is nog ’n voordeel
Sy sal gewis enige jong meisie aanraai om krieket te probeer "Ek het dit maar probeer en nou speel ek al jare krieket "
Dit hoef egter nie noodwendig krieket te wees nie, sê sy "Probeer iets nuuts; iets waaraan jy nie gewoond is nie – iets buite jou gemaksone "
Kayla Reyneke in aksie vir die Westelike Povinsie in die plaaslike Pro20-reeks
Kayla Reyneke het vroeër vanjaar die o 19 SA vrouekrieketspan as kaptein tot in die o 19wêreldbeker-eindstryd gelei waar die span ongelukkig teen Indië verloor het
Ontploo
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
In ‘n nuwe poging om stedelike wetteloosheid die hoof te bied, gaan 35 nuwe metropolisiebeamptes vanaf September in Subraad 2 ontplooi word as deel van die Stad Kaapstad se R40 miljard-infrastruktuurprogram
Die ontplooing, n sleutelbelegging om die agterstand in munisipale- en verkeerspolisiëring in te haal, sal toegewyde buurtpolisiëring verskaf binne elk van die sewe wyke in Brackenfell en Kraaifontein - dus vyf beamptes vir elke wyk
Die nuwe beamptes sal volgens JP Smith, die Stad se burgemeesterskomiteelid vir veiligheid, fokus op probleemkwessies binne die spesifieke wyk Oor die hele stad heen sal daar 700 beamptes ontplooi word Saam met Smith het Geordin Hill-Lewis, Kaapstadse burgemeenster, onlangs die Stad se opleidingskollege besoek waar die kadette tans die finale fase van hul opleiding voltooi
"Ons is op koers om n historiese eerste in Kaapstad te lewer Die beamptes sal unieke uitdagings soos probleemgeboue en verkeersoortredings in hul onderskeie buurte kan takel, en ook die inwoners daar leer ken Hierdie soort persoonlike polisiëring, waar verhoudings en vertroue gebou word, kan slegs tot meer positiewe uitkomste lei," het Hill-Lewis ná die besoek gesê “Buiten toegewyde buurtpolisiëring in elke wyk, sal ons nuwe ontplooiing ook begeleidingsdienste insluit vir diensleweringspanne in die voorste linie
Mother gunned down on R300 sparks outcry
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
A police investigation into the senseless murder of a woman who had stopped on the side of the road on the R300 is ongoing
The 41-year-old mother of three had reportedly stopped along the road to change a flat tyre when she was shot dead last Saturday night As she finished up at around 20:20 she was shot dead in her car Police officers who attended the scene found her slumped over the steering wheel with a gunshot wound to the neck
"The victim was declared dead on the scene by the paramedics," Sgt Wesley Twigg, provincial police spokesperson, related "The motive for the attack is being investigated No personal belongings were taken The suspects fled the scene and have yet to be arrested "
This latest incident on the notoriously dangerous highway has heightened concerns over an ongoing safety-andsecurity crisis on Cape Town’s roadways
Transport and crime data reveal that the R300/N2 corridor has become a hotspot for violent crime such as stone throwing, robberies and shootings, despite its importance as a primary route to the airport The incident has sparked renewed urgency for immediate security upgrades on what many consider Cape Town’s most dangerous roads
In another case, on Sunday 13 July, a woman was injured when her vehicle was hit by a concrete block on the stretch of the N2 highway known as the "Hell Run"
The incident occurred on Sunday 13 July, just before the Borcherd's Quarry Road turn-off, at Nyanga A female passenger was injured when the block was thrown at the moving vehicle, striking the passenger side She and her husband were en route from Somerset West to Cape Town International Airport when the attack occurred
In a statement Mayco member for safety and security in the City, JP Smith, said a dedicated deployment of new metro police officers come September will enhance safety along this critical route
. Anyone with any information about the abovementioned murder can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application
MySAPS anonymously
#DOEKWITHADIFFERENCE SALES WILL SUPPORT THE CANCER ALLIANCE’S CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION PROGRAMME
the lives of at least 16 women every day in South Africa one every 67 minutes, said Salomé Meyer, director of the Cancer Alliance
As part of this collaboration a percentage of proceeds from #DoekWithADifference sales will support the Cancer Alliance’s
Cervical Cancer Elimination Programme, contributing directly to advocacy, education and prevention efforts
This campaign aims to inspire conversation, spark community action and unite women across all backgrounds in the fight against cervical cancer
School transfer requests open
Parents and caregivers wishing to apply for school transfers for the 2026 academic year will be able to do so until Monday 18 August
This application period opened on Monday 4 August and applies to learners currently enrolled in Grades 2 to 7 and Grades 9 to 12
Applications can be submitted online via the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) website
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Provincial education department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, said transfer applications can also be submitted directly at the school the learner is seeking to transfer to, or at the relevant district office
Parents applying will need the following supporting documents: The learner’s most recent school report; A copy of their ID, birth certificate, passport, study permit, proof of application for documentation, or a sworn police affidavit; and
Proof of address or a police affidavit
Parents who have not used the online admissions system before must first
register on the platform Once registered, they can proceed with the application
Video tutorials and step-by-step guides are available to assist on the WCED admissions website
Take note that schools can only capture applications for their own institution, but the online system can capture applications for multiple schools
Parents or caregivers must fill out the WCED application form, which can also be downloaded from the website
Applications and supporting documents may be handed in at schools, or parents can enquire with the school about submission via e-mail
GRADER,1AND8APPLICATIONS
Schools are currently finalising placements for Grades R, 1 and 8 by confirming placements for children on their waiting lists This process is ongoing
Parents who have not yet applied for these grades for the 2026 school year are urged to contact their district office as soon as possible
. Contact the WCED call centre on 0861 819 919 Visit https://wcedonline westerncape.gov za/admissions for more information.
Artscape CEO,Marlene le Roux
Fouryouthkilledintragicaccident
DESIRÉERORKE
DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
Heartbreak swept across social media over the weekend as hundreds of tributes poured in for the four teenagers who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident in Brackenfell on Saturday evening
Three boys and a girl were killed when their vehicle crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Cecil Morgan Drive in the direction of Kuils River at around 18:00
Paramedic Kobus Kotze, who was on the scene, said the driver and front passenger of the white BMW died on impact, while the four passengers in the back were rescued from the burning vehicle by passing motorists who stopped to help
"Two patients rescued from the burning car died on the scene, while the other two sustained serious injuries They were treated and stabilised on scene before being transported to nearby hospitals," said Kotze
Daniel Jansen van Rensburg (19), and Perth Eksteen (17) both lived in Brackenfell and were learners at Fairmont High School in Durbanville Adrian le Roux (16), also from Brackenfell, was a learner at Monument Park High School in Kraaifontein, and Kiara-Joy Daniels (16) was homeschooled in Kuils River
The two surviving teenagers, whose names were not made public, are both learners at
Meridian Pinehurst High School in Durbanville They remain in a critical condition in hospital
SCHOOLCOMMUNITYMOURNSLOSS
With deep empathy and sorrow, Fairmont High School shared a heartfelt tribute on Sunday to Jansen van Rensburg and Eksteen, remembering the two young men as truly unforgettable and cherished members of their school community
"It is with deeply broken hearts that we acknowledge the passing of two young members of our Fairmont family We are incredibly saddened by the loss of Perth Eksteen, a vibrant and unforgettable Grade 12 student Perth was full of energy, confidence, and spirit," it was written
"We also honour the memory of Daniel Jansen van Rensburg, a past pupil who continued to proudly represent Fairmont on the rugby field, after transitioning to homeschooling Daniel’s passion for the sport and his quiet determination made him a valued teammate and friend "
Mother of Kiara-Joy, Sonja Jenniker-Frantz, shared her grieve on Monday morning writing on her Facebook page: "I woke up I really thought I was dreaming I keep seeing you, I keep seeing you Kiara-Joy you can't be gone What am I going to do my Preacher my life of Joy my heart has not prepared for this I can't understand I am
trying to figure this out I can't believe it's happened, can I wake up from a bad dream "
The management, staff and learners at Monument High School on Monday morning commiserated with Adrian's loved ones in a memorial service at the school attended by his parents
LOCALCOMMUNITIESSHAREGRIEVE
In a post on social media, community member Michelle Gross shared her condolences writing: "My sincerest condolences to all the families, friends and loved ones who have lost someone dear in this accident May you all take a lot of strength from the school community and know that you are in our thoughts " Offering her heartfelt sympathy Deidre Mason wrote: "Such a tragedy! Our children who knew these boys are deeply affected Sincere sympathy to the parents and families affected " Provincial police spokesperson Capt FC van Wyk says a case of culpable homicide was registered at Brackenfell Police Station where the circumstances surrounding this accident are under investigation
All authorities were on the crash site and the road remained closed in both directions until about 22:30
. Anyone with information about this accident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App
TWO SURVIVING TEENAGERS REMAIN IN A CRITICAL CONDITION IN HOSPITAL
Four teenaers lost their lives in the accident PHOTO: TITANIUM SECURITAS
Kiara-Joy Daniels (16)
Daniel Jansen van Rensburg (19)
Perth Eksteen (17)
Adrian Le Roux (16)
SAbreaksmarimbaWorldRecord
JOFOURIE
In a vibrant showcase of rhythm, unity and cultural pride, South Africa has officially smashed the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the world
A total of 1 178 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on Sunday 3 August to perform a 10-minute medley of Waka Waka and Jerusalema – more than doubling the previous record of 505 held by Guatemala
The event was a collaboration between Cape Town-based non-profit Marimba Jam, and GrandWest, who sponsored the full cost of the production An official adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew in from London to verify the count and authenticate the attempt
For Marimba Jam founder Kiara Ramklass, this was more than just
a record attempt – it was a powerful statement about South Africa’s potential
UBUNTUINACTION
“Our marimbas are tuned in C major –you can’t help but feel happy when you hear them,” she said
“But this is about more than music It’s about crossing socio-economic divides We had private schools, township schools, rural schools – all on one stage It’s a loud, joyful message of ubuntu ”
Ramklass has spent the past decade championing marimba music as a tool for empowerment and unity In 2018, she led 241 girls in an unofficial Women’s Day attempt, but lacked the
resources to make it official Now, with GrandWest backing the event, her dream has finally become reality
Players ranged in age from 8 to 62, and came from over 70 schools and institutions, representing every province in South Africa and two schools from Zimbabwe Some teams travelled thousands of kilometres one group flew in from KwaZulu-Natal right after their matric dance, while others loaded their instruments onto trucks from Durban and Johannesburg
Despite only meeting on the day of the performance, the ensemble performed flawlessly
“It was electric,” said GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo
“The performers had only just met, yet played in perfect harmony It was an unforgettable moment in South African music history ”
From early morning marimba demos and djembe drumming workshops to VR
booths and live art installations in the Market Hall, the event buzzed with energy After the official announcement, the celebration continued with a performance from South African band Goodluck, DJs and emcee Carl Wastie
MORETHANMEDALS
Every participant received a Guinness World Records medallion handed out by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie Naidoo added: “When people come together with a shared purpose, incredible things happen This record belongs to every person who showed up and gave it their all ”
Although different numbers were circulated by various sources, GrandWest confirmed the official figure as 1 178 participants – now etched in the Guinness World RecordsTM books as a proud South African achievement
Save a Fishie publishes new book
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KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Environmental activist and founder of Save a Fishie (SAFi), Zoë Prinsloo, has officially launched her debut children’s book, The Fishie That Got Saved a heartwarming tale that captures the humble beginnings of a movement that has since made waves in ocean conservation Zoë, well known for her tireless beach cleanups and educational outreach, says the inspiration for the book stems from a story she’s been telling at cleanups for years
“I’ve always loved sharing the story about SAFi about how I found a little fish trapped in a plastic packet when I was 15 It was a small act of kindness that sparked something much bigger People, especially kids, are always captivated by this moment, so it felt right to put it into a book ”
The Fishie That Got Saved tells the origin story of Save a Fishie, tracing Zoë’s personal journey from that pivotal rescue to building a passionate environmental movement
The book not only introduces readers to SAFi, the organisation’s beloved fishie
mascot, but also carries a larger message about kindness, resilience, and the power of small actions to make meaningful change
BOOKFORALLAGES
While designed as a children’s storybook, Zoë says the book is for anyone who wants to learn about the origins of SAFi, support ocean conservation, or simply find a dose of inspiration
“It’s for all ages young readers, families, and even adults who want to know more about what drives our mission ”
The Fishie That Got Saved is priced at R120 and is available for purchase online via the Save a Fishie website (https:// saveafishie co za/product/the-fishie-thatgot-saved/) Supporters can also buy copies at any of the organisation’s beach cleanup events or from their eco-shop in Paarden Eiland, which is open on Tuesdays Zoë hints that this is only the beginning
“This is the first in a series of SAFi’s ocean adventure stories, each focusing on different environmental challenges
“We also have an exciting eco-themed activity book coming soon, so there’s lots to look forward to ”
Founder of Save a Fishie (SAFi),Zoë Prinsloo,officially launched her debut children’s book,
The total number of marimba players that helped smash the record at GrandWest
Premier Alan Winde and Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and
Layla Essop,Kiara Ramklass and Chrissy Dyers,SED Officer at GrandWest
Hoofvankunssentrumtreeaf
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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Ná byna drie dekades hang die hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum in Du Toitstraat, Parow, eindelik haar hoed op.
Fransonette Swart, sentrumhoof, tree einde Augustus ná 28 jaar diens by die sentrum uit
TygerBurger het verlede week met haar gepraat in haar kantoor waar sy van die hoogte- en laagtepunte gedeel het
Die sentrum vier vanjaar ook ‘n belangrike mylpaal, sy 50ste bestaansjaar
“Ons het vroeër vanjaar ‘n geleentheid hiervoor gehou, waarna alle oudstudente, hoofde en onderwysers genooi is,” sê sy Sy noem ook dat van die oudstudente by die sentrum al internasionale toekennings vir hul werk ontvang het, en dat ‘n hele paar van hulle ‘n loopbaan uit kuns geskep het
Die kunssentrum bied visuele kunste en ontwerp as skoolvak aan vir leerders van skole waar dié vak nie noodwendig aangebied word nie, of skole waar daar nie die kapasiteit is vir ‘n agtste vak nie
Onder visuele kunste kan studente kies uit fotografie, teken of skilder Onder ontwerp kan hulle kies tussen illustrasie, keramiekwerk, drukkuns, tekstiel- of juweliersontwerp
Die studente by die sentrum verskil nes die vakke “Daar is diegene wat talentvol
is, en dan ook die wat kuns as ‘n vak wil uittoets Daar is ook studente met leerprobleme, aan wie kuns ‘n praktiese oplossing bied Ons het oulike kinders,” sê
Swart
By die sentrum kry die studente kreatiewe vryheid en word hulle leiding aangebied As ‘n kind hier uitstap, en hy of sy wil ‘n ingenieur word, kan hulle dit doen en kuns daar ook toepas, sê
Swart
“Ons idee is nie dat ‘n kind hier uitstap en ‘n kunstenaar hoef te word nie; dit is om jou menswees te kan uitleef ”
SEDERTKINDERJAREDOLOORKUNS
Vir Swart het die kunswêreld ook vroeg reeds ‘n betekenisvolle rol gespeel Sy onthou hoe sy as kind altyd mal was oor die kunsklas, “Ek het die kunsklas ná skool skoongemaak Dit was die hoogtepunt van my week, want daardie jare was daar elke week kunsklas ” Sy het dit op hoërskool ook as vak geneem en onthou ook hoe sy as kind onderwyser gespeel het en dat sy ‘n passie vir boeklees gehad het “My werk is vir my baie lekker,” sê sy Swart sê sy het ‘n passie vir die kunste - enige vorm daarvan
In 1997 is sy die pos as hoof aangebied Sy het in 1990 begin as deeltydse onderwyser en uit dié pos haar hoofskap ontvang, sê sy Sy het ook as kunsopvoeder vroeër jare by ‘n skool in die Paarl gewerk Swart het haar kwalifikasies in die onderwys
SWART WAS VIR DIE GROOTSTE DEEL VAN
HAAR LEWE BY DIE SENTRUM BETROKKE
verwerf en haar loopbaan by ‘n skool in Springbok in die NoordKaap begin
Sy het die grootste deel van haar loopbaan by die kunssentrum deurgebring, ‘n gebou wat sy sê oor die jare aansienlik verander het
Die sentrum het in ‘n stadium sy ingang gedeel met die onderwyssentrum, en die agterste deel van die gebou was aanvanklik eers kleedkamers, onthou sy
Die oorspronklike ingang was in Timmermanstraat, maar dit is verander
Daar is oor die jare nuwe planne opgestel, rondgeskuif, afgebreek, gebou en reggemaak, sê Swart Kleedkamers en toilette is in kantore omskep - alles tot voordeel van die kunssentrum
“In ‘n stadium is al die koper van die dakke afgesteel, wat veroorsaak het dat die dakke gelek het Die reënwater is in bakke opgevang, maar die dakke is ook herstel,” onthou sy
Die departement van onderwys het net voor die Covid-19pandemie die gebou verder opgeknap
“Ons het in dié tyd klasgegee in die gange - byna ‘n jaar lank Die plafonne is vervang en die asbesdak is uiteindelik
verwyder ” Nuwe kragdrade is aangebring, asook ‘n waterspuitstelsel
‘n Nuwe skool, die Tygerberg STEM Akademie, word vandag ook daar gehuisves Swart beplan om haar aftrede saam met haar man te geniet en beplan om deur die wêreld te reis
Die egpaar het reeds meer as 40 lande besoek en het pas uit Portugal, Spanje en Marokko teruggekeer
“Ek dink die sentrum kort nuwe bloed Ek laat die sentrum in ‘n goeie toestand, sê sy Swart beplan om nog betrokke te bly by die kunswêreld en beoog om steeds klas te gee
Fransonette Swart,hoof van die Tygerberg-kunssentrum
Vermaak // Entertainment
Opera en lig by NG kerk Uitsig
Die Con Spirito Filharmoniese Vereniging bied op Saterdag 16 Augustus om 19:30 'n uitvoering, Opera en Lig, by die NG kerk Uitsig in Ridgeworth, Bellville aan.
Die uitvoering is geskik vir die hele familie en fokus op opera- en ligter musiek. Die AfriArts-koor, wat onlangs die opera Il Trovatore saam met die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese Orkes in die Kaapstad-stadsaal uitgevoer het, sal bydra tot ’n aand van koor-, solo- en orkesmusiek.
Die soliste Beverley Chiat Violina Anguelov Sipho Fubesi, en Conroy Scott, sal 'n verskeidenheid verhoog-gunstelinge uitvoer - insluitend die "Rigo-
letto-kwartet, "Fisherman’s Duet", "Nessun Dorma", "Vilja", "I Could Have Danced All Night" en "The Impossible Dream".
Kom geniet 'n aand van gehaltemusiek Kaartjies is goedkoper vir kinders om hulle aan te moedig om 'n belangstelling in alle genres van musiek te ontwikkel. Kaartjies kos R220 by Webtickets.
Kaartjies is ook beskikbaar by Allmusic in Brackenfell. Koop 10 kaartjies en kry een gratis. Kaartjies vir pensioenarisse en studente kos R180 en R140 vir leerders. . Skakel 021 981 5551 of conspiritochoircpt@ gmail.com vir meer inligting.
Anafternoonof choralmusic
The Boston ChoirFest returns for a third edition on Sunday 10 August at 16:00, hosted at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow
This year’s event promises an uplifting afternoon of music featuring four local choirs, an international guest ensemble, and a talented musical duo
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Tygerberg High School Boys’ Choir—nicknamed the Tygerberg Mafia—brings award-winning energy under the leadership of baritone Barend van der Westhuizen.
The choir has earned multiple medals at eisteddfods and won their category at the ATKV Applous Competition for three consecutive years.
Also performing is the Heavenly Sound Youth Choir, founded in 2016 in Philippi East and directed by Philile Mfundo Poponi.
This non-profit organisation uses music as a vehicle for change—empowering young voices to rise above the challenges of crime gangsterism, and substance abuse
With members from diverse backgrounds and areas they have created a platform for unity and celebration of uniqueness.
Adding a unique flair is HippoYini Acappella, made up of medical students from Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg campus.
Despite gruelling schedules, the group—led by Charl Keet—rehearses twice weekly and has taken top honours in the university’s a cappella category two years running
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Die Universiteit Stellenbosch se koor FOTO: MARK CLOETE
Endler-konserte aangebied
Die tweede Endler-konsertreeks in die konservatorium van die Universiteit Stellenbosch bou voort op ’n sterk tradisie van musikale uitnemendheid. Die kollig val op samewerking, plaaslik sowel as internasionaal, en op vokale uitvoerings. Gehore kan tussen Augustus en Oktober talle konserte te wagte wees. Schubert se geliefde "Die schöne Müllerin" met die internasionaal erkende Suid-Afrikaanse tenoor Thomas Erlank en bekroonde pianis Tinus Botha is op Vrydag 8 Augustus aan die beurt "A Songmaker’s Journey" volg op Woensdag 13 Augustus met die sopraan Marie Vassiliou, professor in sang aan die Royal Academy of Music in Londen, en die pianis Nicolene Gibbons. Die program dek werke uit Duitsland, Frankryk, Italië en Amerika.
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Die US Koor keer triomfantlik terug ná sy onlangse sukses by die 2024 Wêreldkoorspele in Denemarke, waar hy verskeie goue medaljes gewen het Onder leiding van André van der Merwe beloof die koor ’n inspirerende uitvoering op Vrydag 15 Augustus
Die sterk tradisie van samewerking word op Saterdag 16 Augustus gevier met die jaarlikse US/ UK-klavieruitruil, "Invitation to the Dance", waar die klavierafdelings van die Universiteit Stellenbosch en
Universiteit van Kaapstad se South African College of Music dansgeïnspireerde werke aanbied. Nog ’n boeiende vennootskap is dié tussen Opera UCT en die Universiteit Stellenbosch-sangafdeling, wat saam die Suid-Afrikaanse kunslied vier met prof Jeremy Silver op klavier in die vertoning op Maandag 25 Augustus.
Ander uitstaande vertonings sluit in die USSO Jeugkonsertfees op Donderdag 4 September met die konservatorium se voorste studentesoliste onder leiding van Rik Ghesquière, buitengewone professor aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch se musiekdepartement en voormalige dirigent van die Brusselse Filharmoniese Jeugorkes.
"Met Apologie: Ter Nagedagtenis aan Roelof Temmingh" op Maandag 8 September vereer dié geliefde Suid-Afrikaanse komponis met ’n ensemble van uitgesoekte plaaslike musikante, insluitend sy seun Roelof Temmingh Jr op klavier Ander hoogtepunte sluit in die bekende Italiaanse pianis Filippo Gorini se "Sonata for 7 Cities" (19 September), Schola Cantorum se uitvoering van Mozart se "Coronation Mass" (28 September) en "Bridges of Sound: China meets South Africa" met Junnan Sun op klarinet en die pianis José Dias (3 Oktober). . Kaartjies en programinligting is op Webtickets beskikbaar
Local pride will be on display with the Totius Primary School Senior Choir, which, under Jade Paige and Hannelie van Niekerk, reached the final round of the 2025 ATKV Applous Competition for the first time
International guests the Boston City Singers, from Massachusetts, USA, bring a global perspective on their 2025 Global Voices Tour
Since 1995, they have provided high-level creative opportunities to underserved youth aged four to 18 Now on their 2025 Global Voices Tour, they bring their message of connection and cultural exchange to Cape Town’s audiences.
Rounding out the line-up is Babette and Olga, a multi-faceted female duo that can play more than five instruments combined.
Fine Music Radio’s Otto van der Walt will serve as MC. Guests can enjoy treats from Kruis Koffie, along with a complimentary coffee
Doors open at 15:20 The event will also be live streamed for the first time . Tickets are available at www. bostonchoirfest com
WGRUVDance Company is dedicated to bringing innovative and captivating dance performances to audiences,blending classical techniques with contemporary narratives
WGRUV Dance returns
Following a successful debut earlier this year, Letters of Reflection by WGRUV Dance Company returns to Cape Town for a limited run at the Homecoming Centre on Friday 15 August (19:30) and Saturday 16 August (15:00 and 19:30)
This captivating production features seven original works by Holly and Lex Gruver, alongside the popular piece "Unsquared" by acclaimed American choreographer Tyler Gilstrap The performance blends neoclassical and contemporary movement, weaving poetic stories through expressive, technically masterful choreography
Each dance piece unfolds like a letter – intimate, emotive, and deeply resonant – exploring universal themes of love, loss, identity, and hope Dancers trained in contemporary ballet bring a fresh, soulful quality to the stage, inviting audiences of all ages to see the world anew
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. Rossini's The Barber of Seville runs at Theatre on the Bay from 5 to 17 August Tickets from R190 to R375 available at Webtickets.
. Een vir my Baby, 'n mystery noir-kabaret, is op Woensdag 6 en Donderdag 7 Augustus om 20:30 in Die Boer-teater op die planke Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com.
. I Want to Call You Daddy is at Artscape from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 August at 19:00 A one-woman performance that fuses poetry, storytelling, song, and movement to explore single motherhood in post-apartheid South Africa. Tickets cost R100 at Webtickets.
. Nadine - My Favourite Rock 2 Songs is op Vrydag 8
“Our hearts are full from the overwhelming response to our debut season,” says Holly Gruver, WGRUV’s creative artistic director “We’re thrilled to bring even more magic, movement, and emotion to the stage in Cape Town ” Gruver, who has worked extensively in Africa over the past decade, is known for her emotionally driven neoclassical works She is joined by Lex Gruver, WGRUV’s assistant co-director, whose collaborative works further elevate the performance Tyler Gilstrap, whose career includes work with the Battleworks Dance Company and choreography for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, adds her distinctive voice to the production Letters of Reflection is more than a dance show – it’s a moving meditation on memory, meaning, and the power of community
. Tickets available at Quicket
Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R200 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Speelgoed van glas is by die Baxter Flipside van 8 tot 16 Augustus Anna-Mart van der Merwe speel in Nico Scheepers se verwerking van Tennessee Williams se tydlose meesterstuk, The Glass Menagerie Kaartjies kos R160 tot R250 by Webtickets . Feedback runs at The Baxter from 8 to 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets . Women in Jazz Concert 2025 is happening at Artscape on Saturday 9 August at 18:00 Tickets from R350 at Webtickets . Pass
PHOTO: LAUGE SORENSEN
The Boston ChoirFest is hosted at Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow
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Table Bay Mall turns up the competition in next leg of MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience
The action moved to the Western Cape last weekend as players battled for prizes, pride and a place at the national finals Gamers from across the region showed up in full force for the next leg of the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience at Table Bay Mall
TICKETS PUNCHED FOR NATIONALS IN SEPTEMBER
With top scores in EAFC 25™, Beat Saber, Rocket League and more, local players secured Table Bay Mall gift cards and punched their ticket to the National Finals taking place at Canal Walk this September
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.1st place: Athenkosi Duva (27) won a R2 500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card and a place in the grand final at Canal Walk; .2nd place: Ridhaa April (15) won R1 500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .3rd place: Imran Vallie (21) won R1 000
Table Bay Mall Gift Card
SCHOOLSTOURNAMENTS
.EAFC 25™ – Ridhaa April (15) from Think Digital won a R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .Rocket League – Ryan Sacks (12) from Milnerton Primary won a R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .Minecraft – Grayson O’Brien (7) won a R500 Table Bay Mall Gift Card
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.18 July - 1st place – Taariq Adam (24) R1 000 Table Bay Mall Gift Card; .20 July - 1st place – Deaqon Petersen (22) Table Bay Mall Gift Card
TRUCKRACERS
.1st place – Axel Addison (18)
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.18 July - 1st place – Kristen Taim (15);
.19 July - 1st place - Kyle Taim (12);
.20 July - 1st place - Shaymaa Abdel Salam (26)
The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience continues at Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg, from 8 to 10 August
REMAININGTOURNAMENTDATESANDVENUES
.Clearwater – Online qualifier: 3 August
| In-centre event: 8 – 10 August; .Capegate – Online qualifier: 31 August | In-centre event: 5 – 7 September; .Canal Walk – Online qualifier: 7 September | In-centre event: 17 – 21 September
EA FC winner,Athenkosi Duva
Schools EA FC winner,Ridhaa April
Brawlhalla,Tahir Toefy
Rocket League winner,Ryan Sacks
Street Fighter winner,Tashreeq Malick
Tekken winner,Zubair Manuel
Newfilmexposesoff
Anew South African short film Spoiled has premiered at a high-level workshop in Cape Town this week This marine-focused event unpacked the findings of the Wildtrust driven project highlighting the environmental, social and economic risks of offshore oil and gas in South Africa.
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration It weaves together the stories of coastal communities, activists, scientists, and traditional fishers who are standing up to one of the greatest environmental and social threats facing the country’s oceans today
Presented by non-profit organisations Wildtrust and The Green Connection, and produced by Love Africa Marketing, the film takes viewers along the rugged coastline of the Northern Cape and the culturally rich Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape
At the heart of the film lies a simple truth: around 90% of South Africa’s oceans are at risk
The film uncovers the cracks in the system that allow international oil and gas giants to exploit these waters, including flawed Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), a lack of meaningful public consultation, and the leasing of the ocean without community consent
“There’s not enough effort being made to explain to people what the advantages and disadvantages of, or the impact of offshore oil and gas will be on coastal community livelihoods and on the ocean,” says Neville van Rooy, community outreach coordinator for The Green Connection "All they usually do, is paint a beautiful picture by telling people about jobs, which they know will get peopleespecially when they hear it from government officials ”
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Featuring deeply personal interviews with local fishers, activists, youth and community leaders, the film explores themes of justice, environmental degradation, and resistance “It’s almost as though my heart has been called to it That is why I can say with pride that I love the ocean and will do anything in my power to protect it,” says Chanel Jaar, who started the Environmental Traits Youth Organisation in Port Nolloth - a small town along the coastline of the Northern Cape
Their testimonies paint a picture of what is at stake: biodiversity, food security, coastal heritage, and ultimately the survival of future generations
“Look at Mexico, for five years now they’ve been struggling to get that oil spill cleaned That community is suffering Look at Nigeria; their fishermen are suffering Their boats are lying high and dry, never touching the water because there’s no more water, it's oil,” adds Walter Steenkamp, chair of the Fishing Co-operative for Aukotowa Fishers in Port Nolloth
“However, this isn’t just a story of destruction,” says Lauren van Nijkerk, Wildtrust campaign s director “It’s a story of hope Spoiled is a tribute to the everyday heroes who are defending their livelihoods, their heritage and the sea itself ”
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The film goes a step further by encouraging greater public involvement in pushing back on the offshore oil and gas application processes As part of its call to action, viewers are directed to an interactive platform available at www stopthespoil co za, where several active offshore oil and gas applications - their status in process, public participation process information - across
p g platform, giving the public an opportunity to have a ‘one-stopshop’ to make informed decisions and get involved in stakeholder consultation that ensures every South African has a say in how our oceans are utilised ”
The launch of the film comes at a critical time for South Africa, as environmental and climate justice organisations wait in anticipation for the release of our country’s Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) The IEP is a national roadmap that aims to shape how South Africa produces, distributes, and consumes energy in the coming decades It seeks to balance the country’s energy needs with environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social justice “Operation Pakhisa, which means ‘hurry up’, was South Africa’s idea of pushing for a Blue Economy, but the system is just wrong because it assumes that the ocean is just there to exploit for economic gain,” says van Rooy
“It doesn’t take into account
‘Spoiled’short film highlights ocean threats.
the inherent value that an ocean would have in terms of ecosystem services, in terms of heritage, culture and that such an ocean feeds thousands of families around the coast of South Africa ”
Van Rooy adds that “all alternative energy solutions have their pros and cons, and we need to make sure that people are not worse off when the Integrated Energy Plan is implemented ”
In February 2023, Wildtrust unveiled a groundbreaking oil spill model for South Africa, a first-of-its-kind aimed at showing the real-world risks of offshore oil operations, using a proposed ultra-deep drill site off Durban, KZN Developed with partners from the University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela University, and international experts in ocean modelling, the model reveals that shoreline contamination could occur in as little as three days along the east coast The fast-flowing Agulhas
Current would transport oil large distances, hindering predictions of where oil would reach the shoreline, complicating clean-up efforts The model indicates that a blow-out spill on the East coast could result in the need for beach clean-up operations as far away as the West coast The minimum time for oil to shoreline impact could be as little as three days for the East coast of South Africa, and within about 10 days for the South coast and 30 days for the West coast The results highlight what civil society has long feared, the risks of oil and gas exploration in South African waters are not theoretical, but rather they are imminent and potentially catastrophic “If we remain complacent, we risk losing not only our coastline, but our ability to shape a future that values life over profit,” adds Jaar
. Spoiled is available to watch online: https://www youtube com/ watch?v=7IHo RPkl2M
A Johannesburg mother was arrested after a video was circulated on social media showing her allegedly encouraging her son to smoke drugs
I am in no position to judge any of these women; I don't think any of us is They, like everyone else, will have receive their just deserts on judgement day, when we all leave this earth
But if we, as women, can no longer be trusted to care for our children what hope is there for the future of our society? What possible crime could these children have committed that was so heinous that they needed to be killed?
A four-year-old, who should be nurtured and loved, now knows a life of drugs
This is not what those brave women marched for when they went to the Union Buildings in 1956
I'm sure they are crying wherever they may be beyond the grave, speaking to us from eternity, from history, urging us to do better, to honour their legacy with courage, unity and integrity
This may be precisely what we need; the wise words and voices of our grandmothers, mothers, aunts speaking to us
Perhaps in our pursuit of freedom and independence as young women we've stopped listening, stopped listening to the wisdom of those who came before us, to the hard-won lessons of struggle
As we live and walk through each day of this month may we take one another s hands again
Too often, we women are quick to cast aspersions, pass judgement, throw insults and tear one another down, and forget the strength we have when we stand together
Let's make news headlines, but for the right reasons, lift one another up, break barriers, lead with grace and stand united -KAYLYNNEBANTOM
A cashier who cares
Selfgeskepte gemors
Dit is onverstaanbaar dat die bestuur van Jack Mullerpark so min konstruksie-kennis het dat hulle al 10 jaar sukkel om die waterprobleem by die noordpaadjie op te los Vir enige probleem behandel jy nie die gevolge nie, maar die oorsaak Baie duisende werksure en rande is oor die jare gespandeer om die paadjie te "herstel", terwyl die probleem lê by die verstopte waterafvoerpype wat die water deur dreine moet weglei Hulle vererger dit selfs deur syferwater wat van die N1-kant af vloei, na die pa-
adjie toe te herlei, alhoewel water altyd afwaarts loop
In hulle jongste, langdurige poging, maak hulle weer die paadjie reg sonder om die wegvoerpype en dreine van onder af oop te maak (met bv 'n toiletpypontstopper)
Met al die geld wat hulle sover gemors het, kon hulle al die paadjie en die hele stelsel vervang het met groter pype Hulle kon ook die breë wespaadjies gesement het, want dit bly ongelyke koffieklip, terwyl die binnepaadjies (wat minder gebruik word) sement is WAARNEMER,BELLVILLE
Gaan rente op belastingstaat na
Beide my eggenote en ek het minimale vastetermynbeleggings by dieselfde bank wat ons sedert 2017 opgebou het
Op die vervaldatum van ons beleggings - onderskeidelik in vroeg April en Mei vanjaar - het ons die kapitaalbedrae plus rentes vir n verdere vastetermyn van twaalf maande teen ` n sekere rentekoers per jaar herbelê
By ontvangs van ons beleggingsertifikate is vasgestel dat die jaarlikse rentebedrae, soos getoon op die beleggingsertikate oor slegs n tydperk van 364 dae bereken is Ons is steeds via e-poskommunikasie met die bank
besig om die foutiewe rentebedrae reggestel te kry
Verstommende redes vir die foutiewe berekeninge word voorgelê, maar dit is nie vir ons aanvaarbaar nie
Dis geringe verliese aan rentes wat betrokke is, maar die beginsel van die saak is dat foute gemaak is wat reggestel moet word Voorgaande is bedoel as waarskuwing aan beleggers om te verseker dat die rentebedrae op hul beleggings soos verstrek op hul beleggingsertifikate wel korrek bereken is Indien nie, besoek dringend die plaaslike tak van u bank
GERTBRAND,MELKBOSSTRAND
Ek wens ouers (ja, klem op ouers) wil leer bestuur Dit voel deesdae asof ek die meeste padvarke rondom skole teëkom Ouers wat nie weet kinders te voet kry voorkeur by 'n zebrastreep nie Nog minder weet hulle om nie op die zebrastreep, of die zigzag-strepe voor en ná dié padkruising vir voetgangers, te parkeer nie En 'n toegeeteken mense, dit
beteken nie sit voet in die hoek nie! Parkeer op rooi lyne, en huise rondom die skool se opritte Die lys gaan aan Het die samelewing regtig só ongeduldig en selfsugtig geraak? Herhaalde versoeke van die skool en dreigemente om die verkeersdepartement in te roep, help ook niksESTHER,DURBANVILLE
I'd like to compliment Likho a cashier at Checkers Hyper in Fairbridge Mall, Brackenfell I recently moved to Brackenfell from Zeekoevlei in the southern suburbs I felt very "homesick" not knowing the northern suburbs at all and missing my family Checkers Plumstead was my shop and then I went to Checkers in Fairbridge for the first time, feeling low I got to the till and this guy was so friendly making jokes and making me feel somewhat accepted into a "new" I left the shop feeling better than when I entered Every time I go to this Checkers I'd specifically look for him Saturday, at a family function, I was sharing this story with friends and family Today I once again got that joyous laughing and jokey interaction with Likho I would love for Checkers to acknowledge this young man He's not just a staff member or cashier or worker for him to make me a customer feel so uplifted and happy in a time I really needed it
He's going way over what's expected of him I told him today that he is an asset to the company I pray that God bless him abundantly and grant him success and a bright future in Jesus name MELISSALAW,BRACKENFELL
City plan lacks detail
My comments on the 2050 Cape Town Long Term Plan (LTP) A "plan" it is not, a wish list at best
A plan contains details, such as projects by name and location, time frame, budget details
It is a document drawn up by someone with a low education level and certainly without project planning training and experience
It does not address one of the worst conditions that Cape Town’s commuting residents live under: the ever worsening traffic without any meaningful control in sight To think that a bit by bit improved rail system and cycling will substantially correct the current conditions is wishful thinking
Come 2050 and this administration will produce another such wish list unless meaningful serious thinking is applied now by well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced people Otherwise this whole "plan" is greenwashing at best PETERSMULIK,RUGBY
PARKS RANGERS HONOURED: Rangers were honoured as“custodians of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage”during national World Ranger Day celebrations held at Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 31 July In the picture the SEAM Team and K9 Unit showcase their skills and strength in protecting South Africa’s wild spaces.
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Bendes het ook invloed op skole
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BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die skoolgemeenskap word op verskillende maniere geraak deur die voortslepende bendegeweld op die Kaapse Vlakte Skole het onlangs hul deure geopen vir die derde kwartaal te midde van 'n bendeoorlog wat fel woed TygerBurger het gaan kers opsteek by 'n onderwyskundige en voormalige skoolhoof in Kleinvlei, een van die gemeenskappe wat veral deur geweld geraak word en haar gepols oor die invloed wat die geweld op 'n skool het Net verlede week is 'n matrikulant aan die Hoêrskool Kleinvlei tien drieë van sy ouerhuis doodgeskiet Alison February was destyds hoof van die Laerskool Melton Daar het sy eerstehands ervaar hoe ontwrigtend geweld kan wees
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" n Skool is die hart van 'n gemeenskap en alles wat die gemeenskap raak, het 'n
invloed op die skool," sê February Volgens haar word skole op verskeie maniere geraak, waarvan een die gevoel van vrees is "Wanneer iemand in die gemeenskap rondom die skool geskiet is, word die ouers van leerders angsbevange en stuur hulle dan nie hul kinders skool toe nie Dit is n menslike reaksie en 'n mens kan dit verstaan, maar die invloed wat dit op die leerder se akademiese prestasie het, is enorm Skole se kurrikulum is deesdae so gelaai dat dit moeilik is vir daardie kind om weer op te vang Opvangklasse moet saans en oor naweke aangebied word en watter ouer sal 'n kind oor 'n naweek of saans stuur
as hulle reeds in die week bang is?" vra February Sy sê die feit dat leerders agter raak, het 'n invloed op hul selfvertroue en sommige verlaat die skool "Dit is die begin van 'n bose kringloop, want skoolverlaters is geneig om by bendes aan te sluit," sê sy Afwesigheid is ook nie tot leerders beperk nie "Onderwysers begin ook met sieksertifikate vorendag te kom Dit is 'n Catch 22-situasie, want dit raak ook moeilik om onderwysers vir die skole te werf "
In baie gevalle is die sibbe van bendelede ook in die skole "Hulle begin ook later soos hul ouer sibbe optree en begin ander kinders aanval Bendegeweld is 'n kanker wat 'n hele skoolgemeenskap kan verteer, terwyl skole eintlik die gom moet wees wat gemeenskappe saamsnoer en die vertrekpunt moet wees van waar gemeenskappe hul omstandighede verander," sê sy Wat kan gedoen word om skole teen
CCCC praat oor redes vir misdaad
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BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In die tweede afdeling van 'n reeks oor bendes gesels TygerBurger met ds Llewellyn MacMaster, die voorsitter van die Cape Crime Crisis Coalition (CCCC) oor die oorsake van bendegeweld en wat gedoen kan word om dit hok te slaan MacMaster sê die CCCC is diep bekommerd oor die aanhoudende toename in geweldsmisdaad, veral die patroon van groep- of massamoorde en bendeverwante skietvoorvalle in gemeenskappe soos Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Bishop Lavis en Philippi en ander woonbuurte op die Kaapse Vlakte, maar ook in ander dele van die provinsie, sowel as in ander dele van die land "Hierdie is nie geïsoleerde voorvalle nie; dit is simptome van 'n dieper, stelselmatige krisis,” sê hy
ONDERLIGGENDEOORSAKE
Die volgende onderliggende oorsake word deur navorsing en gemeenskapsorganisasies uitgewys, wat nie onbekend aan die staat is nie Daar word gereeld verwys na die sogenaamde "whole of government, whole of society"benadering, wat aandui dat ons nie eng of simplisties na die komplekse uitdagings van geweldsmisdaad moet kyk nie "Diepgaande en historiese sosio-ekonomiese ongelykhede soos werkloosheid, armoede en beperkte toegang tot onderwys en vaardigheidsontwikkeling dryf jongmense na misdaadnetwerke as 'n vorm van oorlewing
Die afwesigheid van en swak dienslewering deur die staat, soos 'n gebrek aan behoorlike behuising, infrastruktuur, gesondheid, jeugontwikkeling en polisiëring, skep 'n omgewing waarin misdaad floreer," sê hy
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Volgens hom is die verval van morele waardes ook 'n bydraende faktor in die groeiende bendeprobleem "Gemeenskappe is onder druk, gesinne is verskeur en daar is 'n gebrek aan rolmodelle en
bendegeweld te beskerm? "Dit sal 'n spanpoging van verskillende vlakke van die samelewing verg, maar uiteindelik moet gemeenskappe weer eienaarskap van skole neem Hulle moet saamstaan om ten minste seker te maak dat kinders veilig is wanneer hulle skool toe kom of huis toe gaan Sonder gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid is ons kinders blootgestel aan die wrede werklikheid van bendes en moord en doodslag," sê sy
DIE HELE GEMEENSKAP MOET SAAMWERK OM
BENDEVERWANTE MISDAAD TE PAK
morele leiding vir die jeug
Die geskiedkundige en 'intergenerational' trauma loop baie diep in mense en gemeenskappe
Die morele vesel van ons samelewing is aan flarde “Bendes floreer waar korrupsie en onbetroubare wetstoepassing hulle beskerm Bendes werk binne georganiseerde misdaadnetwerke met internasionale bande, wat byna elke faset van ons samelewing infiltreer het, met die gevolg dat die sogenaamde 'criminal economy' uiters sterk gevestig is "Hierby dra die lae vervolgingsyfer en gebrek aan beskerming vir informante, fluitjieblasers en getuies by tot 'n gevoel van magteloosheid
Mense het nie vertroue in die strafregstelsel nie
“Die onlangse opspraakwekkende onthullings deur die polisie se provinsiale kommissaris in KwaZulu Natal, het - te verstane en te verwagtedie kwik in die land geweldig laat styg Mense is moeg, gefrustreerd en kwaad oor die kultuur van strafloosheid en eis ingrypende stappe en transformasie van die hele stelsel," sê hy MacMaster sê die CCCC het verskeie voorstelle om die bendebedrywighede te bekamp
"Die polisie moet gefokusde, taktiese teenbende-optredes van stapel stuur met ondersteuning van nasionale eenhede en onafhanklike toesig
“'n Interdepartementele beraad van die polisie, provinsiale regering, munisipaliteite, burgerlike samelewing en geloofsinstellings moet belê word en veilige en anonieme meganismes moet in werking gestel word om die vrees van informante die hoof te bied
KOMMISSIEVANONDERSOEK
“'n Kommissie van ondersoek na bendes en georganiseerde misdaad moet in die mediumtermyn gestig word
“Die CCCC het reeds 'n maand gelede so 'n versoek gerig Dit
moet nie net op die Kaapse Vlakte en in die Wes-Kaap fokus nie, maar moet ook op ander dele van die land Die president self moet hierdie kommissie aanstel en met die nodige magte toerus, wat dan met duidelike aanbevelings kom
“Daar moet gekyk word waarom die goeie werk en aanbevelings van vorige kommissies van ondersoek nie ingestel is nie, wat tot die huidige skeptisisme oor sulke kommissies bygedra het
NASORG
"Daar moet investering wees in nasorgprogramme, vakleerlingskappe en gemeenskapsprojekte, wat jongmense aan hoop en vaardighede bind
“Plaaslike polisiekantore moet proaktief met gemeenskapsveiligheidsforums saamwerk en aanspreeklik wees teenoor die publiek Die skuif en naamsverandering van 'n polisiemag na 'n polisiediens moet hierdeur sterker beklemtoon en getoon word
“Groter konsultasie en insluiting van gemeenskappe by die aanstelling en evaluering van stasiebevelvoerders is ook broodnodig Meer speurders moet aangestel word, sodat ondersoeke tot skuldigbevinding en gevangenisstraf kan lei," sê hy MacMaster sê nie een organisasie kan n ommeswaai bewerkstellig nie "Kerke, moskees en ander geloofsgemeenskappe, skole en gemeenskapsorganisasies moet morele waardes aktief herstel deur opvoeding, mentorskap en geestelike vorming Hierdie morele opbou kan nie weer alleen net in die hande van die staat gelaat word nie Dit behoort ook alle staatsaanstellings in te sluit
Almal van ons moet ons deel bydra tot die morele heropbou van ons land Uiteindelik is die misdaadkrisis nie net 'n polisiëringsprobleem nie; dit is 'n staats- en samelewingskrisis,” sê MacMaster
Almal moet in een rigting teen bendes trek
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RU TER@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
Solank die wil nie bestaan om misdaad in verarmde gemeenskappe te stuit nie, sal die Kaap se strate aanhou bloei Ivan Waldeck, ‘n voormalige bendeleier en nou pastoor, dat solank daar nie politieke wil is om die grondliggende redes vir bendes te pak nie, sal dinge nooit verander nie
Waldeck, wie se lewensverhaal onlangs in 'n boek, The gates of hell, vertel is, weet waarvan hy praat, omdat dieselfde omstandighede wat vir hom tot 'n lewe van misdaad gelei het, steeds bestaan Hy het arm grootgeword in die destydse Tiervlei (nou Ravensmead) en was van jongs af blootgestel aan geweld en dwelms
Deur ongenaakbaar te lewe, het hy hom uiteindelik opgewerk tot een van die mees gevreesde bendeleiers in die Wes-Kaap
TWEEDEKANS
Ná jare in die tronk het Waldeck sy lewe reggeruk en deesdae probeer hy jongmense help met sy nie-winsgewende organisasie, Cape Transformation Centre By die sentrum probeer hulle jongmense wat die pad byster geraak het, 'n tweede kans gee "Kinders raak sonder waardigheid in armoede groot en hulle voel niemand kom om hulle te help nie Wat doen hulle? Hulle sluit by bendes aan, want daar kry jy 'n reputasie en 'n soort respek Jy deel ook in die winste uit misdaad," sê Waldeck
Hy reken nie alle arm mense raak by bendes betrokke nie, maar armoede en die afwesigheid van waardigheid skep 'n teelaarde vir bendebedrywighede
"Daar is so baie gebroke huise met afwesige gesinstrukture As daar nie 'n pa is nie, neem die bendeleier daardie rol oor
“Ouers en veral mans moet hul rol in die opvoeding van hul kinders ernstiger opneem Leierlose jongmense raak roekelose en onverantwoordelike volwassenes en jammerlik herhaal hierdie bose siklus homself elke jaar," sê Waldeck Wat kan gedoen word om die euwel van bendes nek om te draai?
"In die korttermyn moet daar met bendeleiers in gesprek getree word Ons kan doen wat ons wil, maar bendeleiers moet deel wees van die oplossing net soos hulle deel is van die probleem
“Die gemeenskap moet as 'n gesamentlike span opruk en met die leiers gaan praat Dit help nie almal wil hul eie ding doen nie Bendeleiers is ook mense en al wil ons ook glo dat hulle so magtig is, kan geen mens opstaan teen 'n gemeenskap wat saamstaan nie
“Die regering, op alle vlakke, moet ook saam met gemeenskappe werk om die probleem te pak Sonder politieke wil is ons kinders soos lammers ter slagting
“In my boek gee ek praktiese maniere van hoe alle sfere van die samelewing kan saamwerk om bendegeweld op te los, maar daar moet net 'n wil wees," sê hy
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Pretorius (75) verbeter rekord
ESMEERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
As jy die 75-jarige man daar in die voetpaadjies van Clara Anna Fontein in Durbanville sien stap dat die stof trek, wéét dat jy kyk na die Suid-Afrikaanse en Afrika-rekordhouer in meestersnelstap Piet Pretorius, 'n oudpolitikus met meer as 40 jaar in een of ander hoedanigheid by die parlement en Wes-Kaapse wetgewer, het op 19 Julie dié rekord verbeter by die Westelike Provinsie Meestersnelstapkampioenskap, wat by die Youngsfield Militêre Basis plaasgevind het Pretorius neem deel in die ouderdomsgroep 75 tot 79 jaar Hoewel hy as jong man aan dié sport deelgeneem het, het die gogga weer gebyt toe hy tydens die Covid-19-inperking om en om sy huis begin stap het om oefening te kry
Pretorius was vir die eerste 30 jaar van sy werksloopbaan van meer as 40 jaar by die parlement en die Wes-Kaapse wetgewer betrokke as 'n amptenaar en uiteindelik die sekretaris van die WesKaapse wetgewer Hy is in 2009 as lid van die Nasionale Vergadering verkies, maar is in 2012 deur die Demokratiese Alliansie na die Wes-Kaapse wetgewer oorgeplaas, waar hy as adjunk-speaker verkies is - 'n amp wat hy beklee het tot met sy uittrede uit die politiek in 2019
Sy rekordtyd in die 10 km-padwedloop was 63:16 - 29 sekondes vinniger as die vorige rekord!
EERSTESTAPWEDLOOP
Die eerste stapwedloop waaraan hy as 25-jarige jongman in 1975 deelgeneem het, was die Groot Stap, wat destyds jaarliks op 10 Oktober van die Parade in Kaapstad na Simonstad en terug oor 'n afstand van 80 km plaasgevind het
"Ek het ingeskryf sonder enige behoorlike oefening en met geen helper nie - net ‘n paar munte in my sak ingeval ek sou swaarkry en die trein moes haal terug Kaapstad toe!" vertel hy Hy het egter deurgedruk en algeheel tiende geëindig - die voorste nuweling in die wedloop Die jaar daarna was hy algeheel derde, en nog 'n jaar later algeheel tweede onder die aansporing van sy vrou, Dot, langs die pad Hy het toe sy Westelike Provinsie-kleure in snelstap verwerf "Ek het my staploopbaan daarna vir baie jare op die agtergrond geskuif weens gesins- en loopbaanverpligtinge, en eers weer tydens Covid-19 begin stap "
Toe byeenkomste weer toegelaat is, het hy by die Bellville-Atletiekklub en Meestersatletiek aangesluit Sy tye het geleidelik verbeter en in 2021 het hy sy nasionale kleure in snelstap verwerf
Hy was daarna elke jaar die wenner in sy ouderdomsgroep by die WP-kampioenskap en het ook goud verwerf albei kere wat hy aan die SA Meestersatletiekkampioenskap deelgeneem het - die mees onlangse vroeër vanjaar toe hy nog in die ouderdomsgroep 70 tot 74 jaar deelgeneem het
Sy volgende groot uitdaging is die SA kampioenskap, wat vroeg in Mei aanstaande jaar in Germiston sal
Die foto van Piet Pretorius (heel regs) se eerste deelname aan snelstap - aan die Groot Stap in 1975,het die volgende dag in Die Burger verskyn. In die middel is Martin Bester, die voorste stapper in daardie dae,wat die wedloop gewen het Bester het uiteindelik die Groot Stap-wedloop 12 keer gewen
Piet Pretorius (regs) en Robert Buck,voorsitter van die WP-meestersatletiekvereniging,spog met Pretorius se Suid-Afrikaanse en Afrika-rekordtyd van 63:16 by die Westelike Provinsie Meesterssnelstapkampioenskap - 29 sekondes vinniger as die vorige rekord!
plaasvind
Pretorius en sy vrou woon die afgelope 18 maande by Oasis Life in Clara Anna Fontein, waar ook sy seun Danie, sy vrou, Lorna, en hul twee kinders, Emily en Daniel, bly - "sommer langs my stappaadjie"
STAPPAADJIES
"Die omgewing en die natuurskoon vra vir oefening en ek geniet elke oomblik daarvan Stap is ook betreklik beseringsvry en eenvoudig ‘n wonderlike manier om oud word so effe op die agtergrond te probeer hou!" vertel hy "Ek stap weekliks ongeveer 50 km – 10 km vyf keer per week, gewoonlik vroeg in die oggend wanneer dit lekker koel is Ek stel een maal per maand vir my ‘n tyddoelwit en probeer dan om op my persoonlike beste tyd vir die roete te verbeter Clara se paadjies is uitdagend met heelwat heuwels – dit help beslis vir fiksheid En dis ook sommer lekker om elke dag so aan die oefen verby ons kinders se huis in die groter landgoed te kan stap en vir die kleinkinders oor die heining te kan groete skree!" Só het hy die afgelope sowat 14 maande al meer as 2 000 km op hierdie paadjies afgele!'
KRIEKET
Hy was sy lewe lank met een of ander sport doenig: krieket op skool, later klubkrieket en jare lank sosiale krieket vir die parlementêre krieketspan saam met oud-parlementariërs soos Sir De Villiers Graaff, sy seun Sir David Graaff, Van Zyl Slabbert, John Wiley, Colin Eglin, Alex Boraine, Barend du Plessis en vele ander Hy het op universiteit ook pluimbal gespeel en lank sosiale gholf by die Bellville-gholfklub Hy het 'n paar Kaapstad-fietstoere gery, die Twee Oseanemarathon en ook enkele ander marathons en halfmarathons voltooi
Pretorius het ook vir jare metaalverklikking (veral op die strand) gedoen "Met al my stappery het dit bietje agterweë gebly; hopelik sal ek dit later weer gereeld doen "
