. Die Tygerbergse Tuin- en Blommeklub kom byeen by die NGK Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00 vir ‘n sop-en-kuierdag. Die spreker is Leon Kluge oor “A visionary of landscape design and nature’s storyteller” ‘n Blommekunskompetisie in horisontale ontwerp met “layering”-tegniek woord aangebied. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
FRIDAY 18 JULY
. Bloom and Brunch – A Morning of Laughter, Giving & Celebration – is presented in support of Iris House Children’s Hospice The fundraising brunch takes place at Calvin Grove Club from 09:30 to 12:30 The MC for the event is Alan Committie and dress code: "Embrace the beauty of Summer" – wear your best flowers & blooms attire Enjoy a morning filled with laughter, delicious food, a tombola, a live auction, and fabulous giveaways, all in the spirit of giving back. For more information email Sue van der Linde at sue@ iris-house org
TUESDAY 22 JULY
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 The guest speaker Dr Lester Cowley will present a lecture titled: "Time, the Stars and the Sky-Watchers". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
. Discover the art of pottery with Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre in a relaxed and creative environment, suitable for beginners to advanced participants. Classes run from 22 July to 30 September, every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost is R165 per lesson for members and R185 for non-members, while pensioners pay R150 All fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For enquiries or to enrol, contact 066 237 7021
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets. Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. 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
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In the aftermath of severe winter storms battering the Western Cape coastline the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds’ (Sanccob) dedicated seabird rangers have again stepped-up to rescue vulnerable seabird chicks from flooded nests and harsh weather conditions.
More than 30 storm-battered seabird chicks, among them critically endangered African Penguins and endangered Bank Cormorants, are now safe and recovering in the nursery at Sanccob Table View
“Our rangers know every corner of their colonies,” said Romy Klusener, Conservation Impact Manager at Sanccob “They dig drainage lines, pile brush around nest sites and monitor incoming storms, so we avoid disturbing nests unless it’s absolutely necessary Recent severe swells necessitated intervention ”
HOWTHECRISISUNFOLDED
Between 21 May and 26 June back-toback cold fronts lashed the colonies at
CrimeWatch patrolman puts fire out
A Milnerton Crime Watch Trust
patrolman acted quickly to extinguish a fire that broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning (5 July)
On a routine patrol he saw a fire breaking out in an electrical box on the R27, opposite Milnerton High School
The patrolman quickly alerted the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services and immediately began tackling the flames
“Thanks to his swift response, the fire was brought under control and extinguished before the fire crew arrived,” the Watch stated “Firefighters later ensured the fire was fully out and the area made safe
“From crime prevention to fire response, Milnerton’s patrollers continue to go above and beyond to protect the community
“A big thank you also goes to the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services for their quick response and ongoing support ”
MORE THAN 30 SEABIRD CHICKS ARE NOW RECOVERING
Stony Point and Simon’s Town Waves surged over shoreline ledges, sweeping three species of cormorant chicks –Crowned, White-breasted and Bank –clean from their nests
At the same time torrential rain flooded dozens of African Penguin burrows, leaving chicks soaked, chilled and at risk of drowning Rangers first stabilised the most fragile on site under heat lamps before transferring those in poor body condition to Sanccob’s clinic
Two penguin chicks perked-up enough to be returned to their nests when the weather calmed and their parents came back The rest were deemed too compromised to stay in the colony
ATALLYOFTINYSURVIVORS
In Stony Point:
. Four Bank Cormorant chicks (endangered);
. Three White-breasted Cormorant chicks;
. Three Crowned Cormorant chicks;
. Nine African Penguin chicks (critically endangered);
. Two additional African Penguin chicks rescued and successfully reunited with parents
Simon’s Town:
. 11 African Penguin chicks;
. 10 African Penguin eggs (now under careful surveillance)
Inside Sanccob’s upgraded nursery the chicks receive four feeds a day of specially-formulated fish smoothies and whole fish
Each is weighed daily and staff run health checks to catch any signs of infection or dehydration early
“The goal is always to release them back to the wild once they hit the right weight, waterproofing and fitness,” Klusener said
As the rescued chicks gain strength the hope is that once their downy coats are replaced by waterproof feathers, these tiny survivors will return to their rocky colonies, showing the magical effects of timely action and expert care on South Africa’s imperiled seabirds
. Visit www.sanccob co.za to make a donation or learn more about supporting Sanccob’s lifesaving work.
Rescued seabird chicks warm up under heat lamps at Sanccob Table View,receiving vital care following flooding and harsh weather at their coastal colonies.
Over 30 vulnerable seabird chicks are now safe and recovering at Sanccob Table View’s nursery after severe winter storms
Rangers rescue and care for storm-battered African Penguin and Bank Cormorant chicks after severe winter storms along the Western Cape coast.
St Luke’s confirms ongoing support
St Luke's Hospice West Coast is advising the public although the “In-patient Unit” at St Luke's Combined Hospices in Kenilworth is now closed, all St Luke's Combined Hospices (community based day hospices) remain operational "St Luke's Combined Hospices: West Coast continues to provide quality Palliative Care and support to those patients and families in need of our services Our dedicated and committed
professional staff and care teams are available to provide for the palliative care needs in our community," the hospice says St Luke’s Combined Hospices: West Coast office is open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 15:00
. Call 021 557 8925 for further information, visit www.hospicewestcoast.co.za or if interested in volunteering email: publicrelations@hospicewestcoast co.za
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PRENTJIEMOOI: Die Durbanville-wynvallei lê uitgestrek vanaf die heuwel op die
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BRIEWE / LETTERS
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
In SA, crime, gender-based violence, homelessness and unemployment still haunt our youth who now have to adapt their career choices in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Al s sudden popularity has become
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Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
UNHAPPY MOTORIST, Goodwood
Bloemendal-wynlandgoed met Tafelberg in die agtergrond
FOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
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The Buren High School Majorettes team has officially secured the top spot in the Presidents League at the South African Majorettes and Cheerleading Association (Samca) National Championships, making them the highest-ranked team in their division in the country.
Ward 55 councillor Fabian Ah-Sing, who founded the team in February 2022, expressed immense pride in the squad’s latest achievement
“Our girls worked hard and showed what they’re made of,” he said “This is how we build brighter futures; by teaching our
“[Theteamhasbecome]
- Fabian Ah-Sing
children the value of hard work and instilling in them the drive to win To be winners!”
This remarkable accomplishment comes just three years after the majorettes team was launched as a community initiative at Buren High, in partnership with the school principal The goal? To provide a healthy and inspiring alternative
for young girls in Ward 55, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds
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The team’s journey was previously highlighted in TygerBurger, when they placed third in the President’s League at the 2024 Samca Championships
“The team has become more than just a school activity,” Ah-Sing said “It’s a symbol of resilience and determination, and a way to unite families through shared goals Parents play a crucial role, from helping with fundraising to preparing uniforms and cheering from the sidelines
“We sincerely thank Mayor
Geordin Hill-Lewis, MEC Ricardo Mackenzie, the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association South Africa and the DA Table Bay Constituency for their wonderful support ”
Ah-Sing said “We simply couldn’t have come this far without you ” Now in its fourth year, the Buren High Majorettes initiative has grown into a model community project, one that not only teaches discipline, teamwork and self-worth, but also opens doors to opportunity for the youth of Ward 55
The team launched a Back-aBuddy campaign to raise the remaining funds that helped the majorettes achieve this goal
Buren High Majorettes proudly celebrate their top finish in the Presidents League at the SAMCA National Championships
Two majorettes pictured with coach and Ward 55 councillor,Fabian Ah-Sing
ADMIN CLERK / SALES EXECUTIVE CASHIER REQUIRED FOR PPE SAFETY COMPANY IN PAARDEN
Hereby an urgent appeal for the following persons or family of:
* Linda Jantjies, last known to be in Kraaifontein
* Gerald, last seen in Kraaifontein
Please contact social worker Andrea Booysen, on 021 949 9321 / 074 739 2148 regarding an urgent family matter.
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