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Coast 2 Coast hits 10-ton milestone KAILIN DANIELS

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THE EXERCISE DEMONSTRATED WHAT DETERMINATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CAN ACHIEVE. Save a Fishie founder Zoë Prinsloo celebrates reaching the 10-ton litter removal target during the Coast 2 Coast 2026 campaign.

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hat began as an ambitious goal set quietly at the start of the year has become a major milestone for Cape Town-based environmental organisation Save a Fishie, which has removed an impressive 10 010 kg of litter during its Coast 2 Coast 2026 campaign around South Africa. Led by Zoë Prinsloo, the campaign ended on a high note after a final push through Knysna and George, which saw Save the Fishie founder, her mother and local volunteers collect the additional waste needed to surpass their 10-ton target. The achievement marks another significant step forward for the annual clean-up initiative, which has grown steadily since its launch in 2023, when 3,6 tons of litter were collected. The total increased to 5,005 tons in 2024 and 7,7 tons in 2025, before reaching 10,01 tons this year. For Prinsloo the final day was about more than reaching a number. It demonstrated what determination and community involvement could achieve, even when the target seemed out of reach. “We didn’t achieve it by giving

up when the beaches looked clean,” she said in a social media post celebrating the campaign’s conclusion, “when volunteers didn’t arrive, when we were exhausted, or when the numbers seemed impossible. We just kept going.”

A FINAL PUSH TO REACH THE TARGET The team began its final day needing to collect 274 kg to reach the 10-ton milestone. Their first stop was Coney Glen in Knysna, where Prinsloo and her mother tackled litter hidden in bushes, collecting bottles, takeaway containers, cigarette boxes and other discarded waste. Two municipal employees also joined them for part of the cleanup. The effort yielded 50 kg, leaving the team with another 224 kg to collect. On their way out of Knysna the pair stopped at a lookout point near a small pier, where they initially began collecting visible litter and what appeared to be debris from a vehicle accident. However, it was what they discovered beyond a corner, hidden between bushes, that made the biggest difference. The area had become an illegal dumping ground, littered

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with bottles, household waste, batteries, food jars, takeaway containers, clothing and shoes. Working against the clock, Prinsloo and her mother filled 13 bags, collecting 105 kg of waste. They then tackled another nearby section, removing a further 47 kg in four bags. In roughly an hour, the pair had collected 152 kg. Despite the exhausting effort, they still needed to reach George for the campaign’s final clean-up.

GIRL GUIDES HELP SEAL THE MILESTONE In George the team was joined by an enthusiastic group of Girl Guides who helped with the final push towards the target. With 72 kg still needed, the volunteers searched the beach and surrounding bushes, where they repeatedly encountered discarded alcohol bottles. Although the beach itself appeared relatively clean, the surrounding vegetation told a different story. The final weighing brought the campaign to its long-awaited conclusion. After collecting 71 kg, the team weighed another batch, bringing the final tally to 79 kg and then 82 kg. TO PAGE 4

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COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE ACROSS PLATFORMS AND LANGUAGES With reporters deployed across multiple provinces, the collaboration ensures that audiences nationwide receive timely, trusted election coverage in their preferred language and format: Nuuspod, hosted by Izak du Plessis and South Africa's leading Afrikaans news podcast on the Afrikaans.Radio platform, will stream continuous live election

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Your free ticket to explore SA: inside selected newspapers this week From the top deck of a red City Sightseeing bus winding through Cape Town, to the world's largest optical telescope beneath the dark skies of Sutherland, South Africa is packed with places worth discovering — and they are all inside the Destination Guide 2026, free with your community newspaper this week. The 12-page tabloid guide takes readers on a journey across the country, showcasing destinations, experiences and adventures for the summer season and beyond. Rediscover the Mother City with the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, or ride the Table Mountain Cableway with new WhatsApp ticketing and improved accessibility. Dive into ocean wonder at the Two Oceans Aquarium, where penguin feedings and shark encounters bring the deep blue to life. Head down to Jeffrey's Bay for the inaugural JBay GrootFees — a jam-packed December programme of concerts, family days and fireworks — or wind through the craft markets of the Helderberg and the N2, from Somerset West to Sir Lowry's Pass. Travel further afield to Sutherland for stargazing at SALT, or to the Eastern Free State, where the Maluti Mountains frame hot-air balloon flights, horse trails and farm-stay adventures near Clarens and Fouriesburg. Whether you are planning a day trip, a weekend escape or a longer holiday, the

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Swing together for a brighter future at the Alta du Toit Charity Golf Day at Bellville Golf Club. The 4-ball includes two golf carts. Shotgun start at 11:00 and prizegiving and lunch at 17:00. There will also be an auction and great prizes up for grabs. For more information, email Lionel at donation@altadutoit.co.za. The R5 book sale at the Durbanville Children's Home takes place on Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October from 09:00 to 14:30, and on Saturday 31 October from 09:00 to 13:00. Bring own bags or boxes. Card facilities are available.

outh African voters will have real-time, district-by-district access to local government election results through an interactive map launched by NovaNews — part of an unprecedented media collaboration bringing together NovaNews, Die Papier and Nuuspod for comprehensive coverage of the 2026 local government election on Wednesday 4 November. The interactive map, freely accessible without paywalls on NovaNews, will display live voting results as they are counted, empowering citizens to monitor outcomes in their own districts and across the country in real time. The platform transforms how South Africans engage with election data, offering immediate transparency and community-level insights as results unfold. This powerful digital tool anchors the most ambitious joint election coverage initiative ever undertaken by the three platforms. For the first time, NovaNews, Die Papier and Nuuspod are pooling their full reporting resources to deliver uninterrupted, multi-language election coverage across live streaming, digital reporting and on-the-ground journalism throughout election day.

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FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER LifeArt School and Studio is hosting a community art exhibition showcasing diverse works by local students aged 18 to 80, ranging from portraits and ﬂorals to modern abstracts and niche aviation art. The exhibition is open from 18:00 to 22:00 at 1st Durbanville Scouts on De Villiers Drive. The event supports student artists, with 10% of proceeds aiding animal welfare.

SATERDAG 31 OKTOBER Die NG kerk Bellville-Riebeeck bied sy jaarlikse Potjiekosdag in De la Haye aan om geld vir gemeenteprojekte in te samel. Verskeie smullekker disse sal beskikbaar wees, waaronder hoenderkerrie, seekos, beesvleis, lamsvleis en blatjanghoender – almal saam met rys. Ander opsies sluit groenboontjies met skaapstertjies, lewer en niertjies met suursous en pap, asook lasagne met groenslaai in. Bestellings kan op weekdae tussen 10:00 en 12:00 by die kerkkantoor geplaas word by 021 919 1501 of 072 531 6184. Die tydskrifverkoping van die Vriende van Bellville Biblioteek bied, benewens immergroen gunstelinge soos National Geographic en Popular Mechanics, ook tydskrifte met resepte, tuinwenke, handwerk, motornuus, buitelugaktiwiteite en leefstyladvies. Die verkoping, by die Bellville Biblioteeksentrum in Carel van Aswegenstraat, open om 09:00 en is tydens gewone biblioteekure oop tot 19 November. Vir meer inligting kontak Ilze Swart 082 666 9758. Die Boeremusiek Gilde, 'n kultuurorganisasie wat Afrikaanse boeremusiek bevorder, hou 'n boeremusiekdans by die Westcliff-skool in Bellville. Vyf boeremusiekorkeste sal sorg vir 'n heerlike dag van tradisionele boeremusiek en dans. Dit begin om 16:00. Kontak Amanda by 084 510 3520 met navrae. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is relaunching its free online mental health support group for parents and guardians of children with special needs. The support group is a space where parents and guardians can come together, share their experiences, learn from one another and find support. The first meeting takes place at 18:00 online. For more information or to join, contact Nelly on 068 080 7630. The Friends of Edgemead Library will host a Second Handbook Sale at the library from 09:00 to 12:00. A large selection of donated adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books, as well as CDs, DVDs, puzzles and magazines, will be available for sale. Prices range from R5 upwards per item. Huis De Kuilen hou Buitelugfees van 09:00 af op sy perseel in Skoolstraat. Kom ontdek die mooiste handgemaakte skeppings van die tehuis se vlytige vroue en breigroep. Daar sal ook allerhande lekkernye soos boereworsrolle, jaffels, kerrie-en-rys, basaarpoeding en meer te koop wees.

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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER Edgemead's Largest Indoor Secondhand Market, the last one for 2026, takes place at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive, from 08:00 to 14:00. Bargains galore, with bric-a-brac, household and other goods, collectables, pre-loved clothing and much more. The Killarney Motor Show, the biggest motor show in the Western Cape, takes place at Killarney Raceway from 10:00 to 16:00. There's non-stop action all day with thrilling displays of drifting, spinning, off-road action, public karting, displays, stunts and more, as well as live music and entertainment for the whole family, fuelled by a mouth-watering variety of ﬁne foods and beverages on offer. Tickets are available on Webtickets.

MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER Blouberg Rotary Club's next bingo evening takes place at Ysterplaat Primary School in Koeberg Road at 18:30 for 19:00. This bingo evening, normally run on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month, was moved to Monday due to the elections. All proﬁts are allocated to community funds. Email info@bloubergrotary.org for more information.

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VRYDAG 6 NOVEMBER Die AGS Kuilsrivier-aftreeoord (Care Village) bied van 12:00 tot 19:00 'n Kersmark by hul perseel in Kerkstraat aan. Daar wag 'n groot verskeidenheid stalletjies en verkopers op besoekers, met heerlike eetgoed en pragtige geskenke vir die feestyd. Die spyskaart sluit kerrie-afval, vetkoek met kerriemaalvleis, boereworsrolle, tertjies en koek, pannekoek in.

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NSRI attack suspect Province moves to target gang ﬁnanciers, leaders freed again KAILIN DANIELS

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he release of a male suspect, already out on bail after being charged with attacking a National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) volunteer with a knife in Melkbosstrand, has led to serious questions after he was allegedly found in possession of four bankies of tik. In a video posted on social media MP Nicholas Gotsell raised concerns about the suspect’s release in Atlantis, saying he had several other cases pending, including assault, theft and drug possession. He said the suspect had previously been granted bail by the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court following the alleged knife attack on the NSRI volunteer. Gotsell said the suspect did not have a fixed address, which he believed raised further questions about the decision to release him. “Four bankies of tik and the National Prosecuting Authority [NPA] has released a known criminal in the Melkbosstrand community,” he said in the video. He said the suspect had allegedly attempted to stab an NSRI volunteer a few weeks earlier and was subsequently granted bail. QUESTIONS OVER PENDING CASES Gotsell said the suspect had previous arrests relating to drug possession, assault, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm and theft. He questioned why the suspect was released again despite the outstanding matters. “My question to the NPA is how do you release this guy when he has all these other pending matters against him?” Gotsell said he had submitted parliamentary questions to the Minister of Justice and intended to monitor cases heard at the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court. MP CALLS FOR GREATER SCRUTINY According to Gotsell the case forms

“My question to the NPA is how do you release this guy when he has all these other pending matters against him?” - Nicholas Gotsell part of a broader concern about decisions to release suspects while other matters remained pending. He said he would monitor court cases in Atlantis to establish why certain matters were allegedly not being investigated or prosecuted further. “This is a common occurrence and we need to find out why the NPA thinks these matters are not worth investigating.” Gotsell also raised concerns about the impact of prosecutorial decisions on police investigations, arguing that cases could struggle to progress if investigators were not given sufficient time to build them. “Because if they are not giving [the police] time to investigate these matters then we will never be able to put criminals behind bars.” NPA RESPONDS The circumstances surrounding the suspect’s latest arrest and release as well as the status of the pending cases, could not be confirmed at the time of publication. The NPA’s Eric Ntabazalila, in response to TygerBurger’s media enquiry, said the authority could not comment on arrests or matters under investigation, noting that these fell within the police’s mandate. He said the NPA would require confirmation that the suspect had been arrested and appeared in court, including details of the court where the appearance took place. A case number or the name of the suspect would also be needed to search for the relevant information on the NPA’s system.

Stolen diamond chain recovered after tip-off A diamond-encrusted chain stolen in Parklands has been recovered after metro police tracked down a suspected getaway vehicle. A separate K-9 operation has also uncovered suspected drugs at two locations. The robbery took place on Saturday 17 October, when a person was robbed of a 10-carat white gold chain set with diamonds. The jewellery was initially reported to be worth more than R100 000. Metro police circulated a description of the suspected getaway vehicle to help locate those responsible. About 19:00, officers spotted the vehicle travelling along Viking Way and pulled it over. A search of the vehicle uncovered a large amount of cash. Further questioning reportedly revealed that the suspects had sold the stolen jewellery to a vendor in Long Street in the Cape Town CBD. Officers followed up on the information and recovered the chain. All the suspects

were charged with robbery and handed over to Table View police. K-9 OPERATIONS UNCOVER DRUGS In separate operations, metro police’s K-9 unit, including K-9 Virus, helped uncover suspected drugs concealed inside a vehicle and at a residential complex. The City highlighted the role of its K-9 units in supporting crime-fighting efforts and helping officers detect contraband that may otherwise go unnoticed. “Our K-9 units provide an invaluable service in strengthening crime detection and supporting frontline officers,” the City said. “Their specialised capabilities help uncover drugs and other contraband that might otherwise go undetected, contributing to safer communities and ensuring that those involved in criminal activity are brought to account.” The City did not provide further details about the quantities or types of drugs found, or whether arrests were made in connection with the separate drug-related incidents.

Van Schoorsdrift Road improvement on track The Western Cape Government's Department of Infrastructure is making significant progress on the R797 million Van Schoorsdrift Road Safety Improvement Project along the N7 north of Cape Town, with completion scheduled for March 2027. The project includes approximately 5 km of new road, six bridge structures and the elimination of at-grade intersections to improve road safety and traffic flow along this important transport corridor. This project will bring this part of the N7 to freeway standards. Construction milestones include:95% of stormwater drainage works completed.98% of kerb construction completed. Significant progress on bridge structures and the

new road alignment. Installation of street lighting infrastructure under way. The project is also delivering measurable economic beneﬁts: 394 work opportunities created, exceeding the target of 280.83 102 person-days of employment generated. R131.8 million spent on targeted enterprises, supporting local economic participation. Provincial minister of infrastructure Tertuis Simmers said: "Infrastructure investment must deliver more than roads and bridges. “It must improve safety, connect communities, create jobs and stimulate economic growth. This R797 million project is doing exactly that,” Simmers said.

The Western Cape is stepping up efforts to tackle gangsterism and organised crime, with provincial Police Oversight and Community Safety Minister Anroux Marais calling for greater focus on the people who finance and direct criminal networks, rather than only those who pull the trigger. She met with Western Cape Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Adrian Mopp on Tuesday 20 October to strengthen cooperation between the Western Cape Government and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in tackling gang violence, illegal firearms and organised crime. The discussions focused on existing interventions by the NPA and the police, as well as ways to align prosecutorial efforts with the province’s safety priorities.

TARGETING THOSE BEHIND THE VIOLENCE Marais said she was encouraged by prosecutors’ efforts to strengthen cases against organised crime syndicates and target those directing criminal enterprises. “I am pleased with the work being done by prosecutors in the Western Cape to tackle the scourge of illegal firearms and organised crime. I am encouraged by the range of initiatives aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates, as well as the close cooperation between the NPA, the police’s unit against organised crime and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.” She stressed the need to hold the leaders of criminal networks accountable. “We need to ensure our efforts go beyond apprehending those who pull the trigger. We must strengthen our ability to pursue

the individuals who organise, finance and direct these criminal enterprises. “Holding the leaders of these networks accountable is essential if we are to disrupt their operations and make meaningful progress in addressing the violence that continues to devastate our communities.”

TACKLING DELAYS IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM The minister also welcomed NPA initiatives to improve systems for addressing forensic backlogs and provide training to police officers and law enforcement officials. The aim is to improve the quality of case dockets submitted to prosecutors. She further welcomed the NPA’s willingness to explore innovative legal approaches within the framework of the law to address legislative constraints and systemic challenges in the criminal justice process. Such measures could help address procedural and operational shortcomings that cause delays, undermine public confidence and leave victims and affected communities frustrated. GREATER TRANSPARENCY FOR COMMUNITIES The engagement also reaffirmed both offices’ commitment to improving the public’s experience of the criminal justice system through closer cooperation, continued community engagement and greater transparency around investigations and prosecutions. Marais said residents needed a clearer understanding of why some cases take time to reach court and the challenges that could affect their outcomes.

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City of Cape Town hosts homeless outreach event in Bothasig The City of Cape Town's Community Arts and Culture Development Department, Region 1, hosted an outreach event at Bothasig Community Hall on Friday 23 October, as part of the annual commemoration of World Homeless Day. World Homeless Day is observed on 10 October each year. Region 1, which serves the

City's northern area, used the occasion to raise awareness about homelessness, promote dignity and inclusion, and connect rough sleepers with vital resources and opportunities in the community. WIDE-RANGING SUPPORT Various partner organisations attended the event to showcase their services, the City said.

These included health screenings and wellness services, social support and counselling services, and information on shelter and housing support. Substance abuse support and referrals, identity document and social assistance guidance, and broader community outreach and support services were also on offer, the City said.

La Leche League South Africa, a volunteer-run non-proﬁt organisation providing mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, marks its 70th anniversary.

La Leche League SA marks 70 years

a Leche League South Africa, a volunteer-run non-profit organisation (NPO) providing mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, education and information, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and volunteer upskilling workshops at the Nine Oaks conference venue in Paarl recently. SEVENTY YEARS OF MOTHER-TO-MOTHER SUPPORT The AGM and workshop coincided with a historic milestone — the first La Leche League International support meeting took place 70 years ago on 17 October 1956, convened by the seven founding mothers of the organisation. Marian Tompson, the last surviving founding mother, is 96 years old and remains active in supporting the breastfeeding community worldwide, the NPO said. LEADERS GATHER FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND BEYOND Trained support group leaders travelled from as far as the Northern Cape, Gauteng, Gqeberha and Germany joined local attendees for the threeday long event. The gathering brought together women united by a common passion for helping mothers breastfeed

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with confidence through encouragement and shared experience, the NPO said. The AGM programme included presentations on the organisation's achievements for the past financial year, along with enrichment sessions featuring international guest speakers and breastfeeding experts.

Eskom has appealed to all political parties, independent candidates, supporters, campaign teams, advertising agencies and members of the public not to place election posters, banners or any promotional material on Eskom-owned or -operated electricity infrastructure. Eskom has observed an increase in election-related posters being attached to electricity poles, mini-substations, transformers and other electrical infra-

structure during the current campaign period. While electioneering is an important part of South Africa's democratic process, electricity infrastructure must not be used for advertising or promotional purposes due to the signiﬁcant safety risks involved, Eskom said. The risk arises when individuals climb poles, use ladders or work in close proximity to live electrical equipment while installing or removing posters. Such

activities can expose people to electric shock, severe burns, serious injury or even death. Unauthorised attachments can also damage infrastructure, obstruct inspections and maintenance activities, and compromise safe access to electrical equipment required to support electricity supply. Eskom urges all election stakeholders to use only authorised advertising structures.

VOLUNTEERS HONOURED FOR DECADES OF SERVICE La Leche League South Africa, with offices also based in Bothasig, has 70 volunteers supporting mothers across Southern Africa through inperson support meetings, online support and telephonic help. The commitment of long-serving volunteers was celebrated with a badge ceremony at the gathering. Leaders were acknowledged for service milestones: five years (Simone van der Merwe), 15 years (Bridget Poole, Naomi Mitchell and Olga Lipkovics), 20 years (Leana Habeck), 25 years (Ute Gerard and Nicole Meyer) and 40 years (Esme Hough).

FROM PAGE 1 The additional waste pushed the campaign beyond its target, with 10 010 kg collected across Coast 2 Coast 2026. Prinsloo said she was proud of her mother, the volunteers who joined the clean-ups and everyone who chose to contribute to protecting the coastline. “That extra 10 kg might look like a small number, but getting to this milestone means EVERYTHING to me,” she said. “At the start of the year, this was just a quiet goal. Today, it is a reality.”

The campaign has also repeatedly uncovered the less visible effects of littering, from disposable nappies and plastic waste to discarded fishing-related items and household rubbish. For Prinsloo every item removed matters because it represented one less piece of waste that could harm marine life. Her message has remained consistent throughout the campaign: individual actions, when combined, can make a measurable difference. The final day also highlighted a troubling reality. Even in areas known for their wellmaintained beaches, rubbish can accumulate out of sight in bushes and informal dumping spots,

volunteers intervene.

Join the Great Pup Parade in aid of guide dogs Cape Town's dogs, families and animal lovers are invited to walk for the South African Guide-Dogs Association at The Great Pup Parade, brought to you by Investec, on Saturday 7 November at Willowbridge Shopping Centre Greenbelt. The dog-friendly fundraising event supports the South African Guide-Dogs Association, which breeds, raises and provides specialist training for guide dogs, service dogs and autism support dogs. The event will feature a dogfriendly walking parade, the Great Pup Parade Dog Awards, music, coffee and pet-friendly brands. Every participating dog will receive a free goodie bag. "An assistance dog is much more than a highly trained

The Community Arts and Culture Development Department’s regional staff with representatives of partner organisations at the event.

animal. It is a partner that can fundamentally change what is possible for a person living with a disability," says Toni Erasmus, marketing manager at the South African Guide-Dogs Association. From birth to graduation, an assistance dog's journey takes approximately 18 to 24 months and involves careful breeding, puppy raising, socialisation, specialist training and, ultimately, matching each dog with a person whose needs and lifestyle it is best suited to. The event has set a fundraising target of R200 000 to support the training and placing of assistance dogs. The Great Pup Parade takes place from 07:30–10:30 at Willowbridge Shopping Centre. Tickets available on Quicket.

BUILDING A MOVEMENT BEYOND BEACH CLEAN-UPS Save a Fishie’s latest achievement builds on years of work to tackle plastic pollution, remove harmful waste from coastal environments and encourage communities to take responsibility for their surroundings. The organisation has grown from its early clean-up efforts into a broader environmental awareness and education initiative, involving volunteers, schools, families and community organisations. For 2026 Coast 2 Coast adopted a new structure, dividing the campaign into six focused cleanup trips throughout the year to reach more communities and make participation easier. Earlier this year Prinsloo and her team continued highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution, including tiny plastic nurdles found along the coast. These pellets can enter waterways and marine ecosystems, posing risks to wildlife.

‘THAT’S WHAT SAVE A FISHIE DOES’ As the campaign drew to a close Prinsloo thanked everyone who had supported Coast 2 Coast 2026, particularly her mother, who stood beside her through the demanding days, changing weather and last-minute efforts to reach the goal. She also recognised the volunteers who gave their time to help remove litter from beaches and surrounding areas. The 10-ton milestone is a substantial increase from the campaign’s first-year total of 3,6 tons, reflecting the initiative’s continued growth and the impact of collective action. “Because that’s what Save a Fishie does,”

where Bags of rubbish it maycollected go unnoticed as part ofuntil the Coast Prinsloo 2 Coast 2026 said. coastal clean-up initiative.

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Polio survivor calls for better access

TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS fter 45 years of helping shape Cape Town's buildings and infrastructure, retired architect Arthur Craik believes the city still has work to do to make public spaces accessible to people with disabilities. The Bellville resident, who contracted polio at the age of four, says everyday obstacles such as unsuitable kerbs, ramps and bathrooms continue to make life difficult for people with limited mobility. “My body does not disable me. My environment is what disables me,” he says. Craik’s call comes after World Polio Day was marked on Saturday 24 October, almost 70 years since he contracted the disease during the 1956 outbreak in Cape Town.

A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE CITY Craik spent much of his career working on municipal buildings, civic centres and infrastructure projects across Cape Town. These included the restoration and conversion of the Old Drill Hall into a city library, planning work in Mitchells Plain and the Muizenberg Pavilion. In the northern suburbs, he helped plan the entrance to the Rose Garden along Durban Road and worked on a chlorinator building near Glengarry Shopping Centre. He also contributed to the Faure Water Treatment Plant and spent the final decade of his career as the City’s Head of Architecture. But it is his experience as someone living with the effects of polio that has shaped his views on accessibility. Craik believes public buildings and facilities must accommodate people with different mobility needs, particularly those who rely on wheelchairs or walking aids.

“My body does not disable me. My environment is what disables me,” - Arthur Craik LIFE CHANGED AT FOUR Craik contracted polio in October 1956, shortly after undergoing a tonsillectomy at Karl Bremer Hospital. He was admitted to Somerset Hospital before being transferred to the Princess Alice Home in Retreat, where he spent a year in rehabilitation. His treatment included physiotherapy, swimming therapy and occupational therapy. He also had to wear braces and callipers to support his weakened limbs. Despite his physical limitations, Craik attended an ordinary school and later qualified as an architect in 1987. He credits his mother for ensuring that he did not miss out on the experiences other children enjoyed. “She did everything and more to make sure I had as normal a life as all my other friends,” he recalls. A MESSAGE TO PARENTS Craik also wants parents to understand the importance of vaccinating their children against polio.Although cases have declined dramatically worldwide, the disease has not been eradicated. Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the two countries where wild poliovirus continues to circulate. “It is a priority as a parent to ensure children are vaccinated,” Craik says. He believes his experience should encourage greater awareness of both polio prevention and the challenges faced by people living with disabilities. “We are not victims. We are survivors.”

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hree-time Grammy Award winner Jill Scott will perform at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Wednesday 11 November at 20:00. The concert is the ﬁnale of her 36-date To Whom This May Concern World Tour in support of her sixth studio album. The album, her ﬁrst new release in over a decade, debuted in the Top 10 across seven Billboard charts and has generated more than 35 million streams worldwide. This will be Scott's fourth visit to South Africa. "Creating unique experiences for people in every city is incredibly important to me," Scott said. "Music is a conversation, and the stage is where we come together to share truth, joy, and the beauty of being alive." Tickets start at R800. Book at ticketmaster. co.za.

FINALE OF HER 36-DATE ‘TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN’ WORLD TOUR

Shofar Durbanville bring nuwe, oorspronklike musiekblyspel Shofar Durbanville bied eersdaags Die Huis van Maria aan – ’n oorspronklike musiekblyspel, wat die gehoor uitnooi om Jesus se lewe deur die oë van sy familie te beleef. Ontmoet Maria as ’n jong vrou, wat ’n besondere belofte ontvang en later as ’n ma wat haar kinders met liefde en geloof deur die lewe lei. Sy dra die vreugde van haar seun se roeping, maar ook die onsekerheid en pyn wat daarmee saamgaan. Haar verhaal herinner daaraan dat geloof nie beteken ons verstaan altyd wat gebeur nie. Soms beteken dit om aan te hou vertrou – selfs wanneer die pad swaar is. Die verhaal fokus ook op Jesus se broers en susters, veral Jakobus en Juda. Hulle groei saam met Jesus in dieselfde huis, maar verstaan nie altyd wie Hy is of waarom Sy lewe so anders verloop nie. Namate hulle ouer word, raak hul verhouding met Hom deel van ’n groter verhaal van vrae, twyfel, liefde en verandering. Deur alles heen bly hul fami-

lieband belangrik, terwyl Maria die gebeure in haar hart bewaar. Die produksie is deur Andoré van der Merwe geskryf, wat ook die regisseur is. Met oorspronklike musiek deur Jeani Heyns gee die produksie hierdie familieverhaal met sang, toneelspel en dans lewe. Mila Niemand vertolk Maria, Jacques Lubbe is Jakobus en Mu-Een Kahn vertolk die rol van Jesus. Kinders is ook deel van die musiekblyspel en help om die familie se jonger jare op die verhoog uit te beeld. Kom beleef ’n verhaal oor familie, geloof, verlies en hoop. Die verhaal herinner daaraan dat God se groter plan dikwels eers mettertyd duidelik word en dat selfs mense wat naby aan Jesus geleef het, ’n reis van ontdekking en geloof moes onderneem. Die vertonings is in Curro Durbanville se teater van Donderdag 5 tot Saterdag 7 November saans om 19:00, asook Saterdag om 14:00. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket.

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Magda en Erhard lê laag by Die Boer Magda en Erhard, how Louw can you go met Desire Gardner en Hannes van Wyk is van Vrydag 6 November tot Sondag 8 November by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op die planke. Die Louws besluit om die pad te vat en die verhoog te betree, so naelkouend en mompelend soos net hulle kan. Die tema van hul teaterdebuut is die liefde, maar die liefde uit Magda en Erhard se per-

spektief is effens anders as die liefde waarvan ons in boeke lees of in ﬂieks sien. In die teaterproduksie (of “konsert”, soos Erhard dit noem) sien ons hoe Magda en Erhard hul bes probeer, maar dit sukkel. Is hulle reg om op die feeste se verhoë te klim? In ’n soort “Noises Off!”-formaat neem Erhard en Magda ons deur die proses totdat hulle uiteindelik ook saam met die gehoor die waansinnigheid van die liefde en die lewe aandurf. Hulle gesels oor vergifnis, hoe om in die eg verbind te bly sonder om in hegtenis geneem te word of daardie einste eg te verbreek. Hulle gesels oor leënessindroom, volpens-sindroom en al die ander sindrome wat ’n mens moet aanvaar wanneer die middeljare jou tref. Dis ’n komiese stuk, maar met ’n dieper boodskap – dat ons uiteindelik maar die pad met iemand wil stap, al irriteer hulle ons of dryf ons na drank. Die stuk sluit ook interaksie met die gehoor in. Vertonings is Vrydag en Saterdag om 20:30 en Saterdag en Sondag ook om 14:00. Kaartjies kos R260. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.

Hannes van Wyk en Desire Gardner as Erhard en Magda Louw.

Sami tackels silly questions ‘unﬁltered’ Sami Hall takes on society’s most ridiculous questions in her one-woman show, Why I’m Still Single (and Other Stupid Questions) at Die Boer theatre in Durbanville on Tuesday 10 November at 20:30. From “Why are you still single?” to “What kind of milk do you want?” Sami dives headﬁrst into the absurd expectations placed on thirty-somethings – skewering

milestones, awkward small talk, and life’s everyday nonsense with razor-sharp wit and zero ﬁlter. This is not your typical comedy show. Expect chaos, honesty, madness, and Sami’s signature unprofessional brilliance. It’s bold. It’s relatable. It’s laugh-until-you-snort funny. Tickets are R250. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

Die rolverdeling van “Die huis van Maria”.

Dancers Love Dogs gala returns to Artscape for animal sterilisation The Dancers Love Dogs gala takes place at the Artscape Opera House on Tuesday 3 November at 19:30. Founded by Brigitte Reeve-Taylor, the initiative unites Cape Town's dance community to create lasting change for animals in need. Every performer, choreographer and volunteer donates their time and talent, ensuring that all funds raised go directly to veterinarians providing sterilisation programmes in

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Albie Sachs: Father, Sons and Soft Vengeance runs at The Baxter until 31 October. This new play explores the public and private life of activist, lawyer and constitutional judge Albie Sachs. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Vivaldi in Dance is at the Baxter Flipside from 28 to 31 October. Presented by Figure of 8 Dance Theatre and the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, in collaboration with acclaimed violinist Daniel Rowland.Tickets R180 to R250 at Webtickets. After a sold-out run earlier this year, David Nixon's Dracula returns to Artscape Theatre for six shows over Halloween weekend, 28 October to 1 November. Tickets from R250 at Webtickets. Under Cover met Frieda van den Heever, Grethe van der Merwe en Almarie du Preez is op Donderdag 29 Oktober om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant. Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911. Henry Ate: 30 Years of Slap in the Face is at The Daisy Jones Bar, Summerhill Wine Estate on Friday 30 October. Doors open at 17:00. Tickets from R220 on Quicket. Roan Ash tree op Saterdag 31 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroeslive.net. Dancers Love Dogs is on Saturday 1 November at 19:30 at Artcape. A unique charity initiative that brings together Cape Town's dance community to create lasting change for animals in need. Tickets from R450 at Webtickets. Nataniël se nuutste produksie Sooibrand is van

less fortunate communities. To date, Dancers Love Dogs has raised over R10 million and funded the sterilisation of more than 35 000 animals. Hosted by comedian Alan Committie, the gala showcases Cape Town's leading dance companies, academies and artists, united by compassion and purpose. Tickets cost R450 at Webtickets.

Woensdag 4 tot Sondag 8 November in die Kunstekaap-teater op die planke. Kaartjies kos R280 tot R360 by Webtickets. Robbie Wessels tree op Saterdag 4 November om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroeslive.net. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Charl du Plessis is on Thursday 5 November at 19:30. Tickets from R210 at Webtickets. Majika: Africa’s Greatest Illusionists is at the City Hall on Saturday 7 Novenber at 15:00 and on Sunday 8 November at 12:00 and 15:30. Tickets from R165 to R185 at Webtickets. Artscape 55th Gala Concert A Place for All is on Sunday 8 November at 17:00. Tickets cost R155 at Webtickets. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Echoes of Vienna is on Thursday 12 November at 19:30. Tickets from R210 at Webtickets. Vusi Nova: Here to Stay National Tour comes to Cape Town City Hall on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November at 20:00. Tickets R350 to R600 at Webtickets. Zoid Spawn runs at Theatre on the Bay from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 November. at 20:00. A new theatrical work by Karen Zoid and Ben Francis featuring Anton Eloff. Tickets R180 to R325 at Webtickets. Boogie time, baby runs at Artscape from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 November. A musical/comedy romp down memory lane to the Motown Era, the disco ﬂoors and the power ballads that typiﬁed the 70s & 80s. Tickets R170 at Webtickets.

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““There is currently no policy decision to employ CHWs directly as permanent employees of the Western Cape Government,”

ommunity health workers campaigning for permanent government employment face an ongoing battle, with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) confirming that there is currently no policy decision to employ them directly as permanent public servants. The department’s response comes as members of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) prepare to continue their campaign for better employment conditions and greater job security through demonstrations across Cape Town. The workers want the department to employ them directly rather than through non-profit organisations (NPOs), arguing that their current arrangements leave them financially vulnerable, without benefits such as medical aid and pension contributions.

conditions and personal safety are important concerns for CHWs and their families, and remains committed to constructive engagement on these matters,” the department said. However, the department confirmed that its current model, under which CHWs are employed by contracted NPOs providing community-based health services, remains in place. “There is currently no policy decision to employ CHWs directly as permanent employees of the Western Cape Government,” it said. The department added that it remained committed to strengthening community-based healthcare services within the existing framework.

DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS CURRENT EMPLOYMENT MODEL Responding to questions from TygerBurger, the WCDHW said it recognised the contribution community health workers (CHWs) make to healthcare services and acknowledged the importance of employment security, working conditions and personal safety. “WCDHW also recognises that employment security, working

UNION CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR PERMANENT JOBS The employment dispute has seen community health workers and NUPSAW members stage demonstrations in recent months, including a picket outside the Bishop Lavis Police Station, where about 50 union members and workers employed by The Caring Network gathered to highlight their demands. The campaign has also included

- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness earlier demonstrations in Bonteheuwel and a march to the Western Cape Provincial Legislature in April. NUPSAW provincial organiser Jabu Khanyile previously said: “We are demanding to be permanently employed by the department of health.” Community health workers provide frontline support in communities, assisting residents in accessing healthcare, promoting disease prevention and helping link households to health services. Workers argue that their contribution should be matched by more secure employment arrangements and access to benefits. They have also raised concerns about the risks involved in delivering services in areas affected by gang violence.

CHWs and has provided feedback through the relevant labour relations structures,” it said. The broader issues surrounding community health workers’ employment had also been discussed through provincial and national collective bargaining structures, according to the department. Although the department acknowledged the concerns raised by workers and organised labour, it reiterated that its existing NPO-based service delivery model remained its approved approach.

DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS ENGAGEMENT WITH UNION Asked whether it had met with NUPSAW to discuss the workers’ demands, the department said it had engaged organised labour on matters relating to community health workers. “WCDHW has engaged organised labour, including NUPSAW, on matters relating to

SAFETY CONCERNS IN GANG-AFFECTED AREAS The safety of community health workers remains another concern, particularly for those delivering services in communities affected by gang violence. The department said the safety of people providing healthcare in communities was a serious

Community health workers continue to demand permanent government jobs.

concern. However, it explained that community health workers were employed and managed by contracted NPOs, with operational supervision and coordination provided through those structures. “WCDHW provides oversight of the contracted community-based services,” the department said. It added that specific operational safety arrangements could differ according to local circumstances and should be addressed with the relevant employing NPO. Where safety concerns affect the delivery of contracted health services, these can also be raised through the department’s contract management and oversight structures. PROTESTS AMID ONGOING EMPLOYMENT DISPUTE The department said it acknowledged the concerns being raised by community health workers and organised labour and remained committed to engagement through the appropriate structures. It also stressed that its current employment model remained in place while it continued engaging stakeholders on the sustainability of community-based healthcare services. The latest response comes as workers continue their campaign for permanent public sector employment. Dates and locations for all planned October demonstrations have not yet been confirmed.

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Ons inligting beland so maklik in boewe se kloue Daar is bitter min mense wat ’n man se dag kan omkrap soos ’n verkeersbeampte. As ek net een op ’n afstand sien is ek klaar op my hoede, want al probeer ek alles volgens die boek doen waar dit my motor en bestuursvernuf betref, maak ’n traffic cop my bang. En die laaste ruk voel dit vir my of hulle om elke hoek en draai staan. Daar is amper geen meer wegkruipplek nie. Moet my nie verkeerd verstaan nie, ek het baie respek vir die manne in blou en sal nooit as te nimmer sleg van hulle praat nie. Met al die padvarke op ons paaie makeer ons eintlik meer van hulle. So is ek verlede week onderweg werk toe, toe ek ’n padblokkade nader. Volgens my is alles op datum en hoef ek nie op die ingewing van die oomblik ’n ander koers in te slaan nie; soos ’n mens maar doen as jy die padvalke sien. Seker maar die gewone roetine-ondersoek. Bande, ligte, rybewys ensovoorts. Toe die boetebessie my egter ’n snaakse vraag vra, besef ek hier het ons met iets heeltemal anders te doen.

HIERDIE MOTOR WAS NOG NOOIT NA ENIGE VAN DAARDIE PROVINSIES NIE

“Wanneer laas was jy uit die provinsie uit?” vra sy baie ernstig. “Nie onlangs nie, hoekom?” wil ek weet. “Wanneer laas was jy in Gauteng of Limpopo?” kom die opvolgvraag. “Hierdie motor was nog nooit na enige van daardie provinsies nie,” antwoord ek, my senuwees nou gaar. “Is jy die eerste eienaar?” “Jip.” “Wie ry nog die motor?” “Net my seun en ek is seker hy was nie onlangs uit die Kaap uit nie.” Die verkeersbeampte lyk net so verbaas soos ek en my bloeddruk skiet die hoogte in toe sy met my rybewys na ’n ampsmotor stap. “Waddehel!” wonder ek. Na wat soos ’n ewigheid voel kom sy terug. “Die nommerplaat van jou is by verskeie plekke in Gauteng en Limpopo bedrywig, maar dis iemand heel anders. Jy moet dit uitsort.” Ek ry weg en soveel dinge gaan deur my kop. Waar is my nommerplaat gekloon? Hoekom dan myne? Wat het die skermunkels nie al alles onder my naam gedoen nie? Wat alles kan nie nog gebeur nie? In vandag se lewe moet ons byna oral ons private besonderhede aanlyn invul en ’n mens weet nie waar oral dit uitslaan nie en wie het toegang nie. Dit is eintlik angswekkend om te dink dat jy rustig tuis is en iemand vang wie weet wat onder jou naam aan. Toe ek my broer van my voorval vertel, sê hy hy het dieselfde oggend ’n oproep van ’n wifi-maatskappy ontvang dat iemand besig is om ’n kontrak in Gauteng onder sy naam uit te neem. My broer woon in Namakwaland en dra dus geen kennis van wat amper onder sy naam gebeur het nie. Hoe gevaarlik is dit? Hierdie voorval het my net weer gewys dat boewe reg rondom ons is en dat hulle jou kan teiken sonder dat jy eens daarvan weet. Hoe kan ons onself beskerm as jy nie eens weet wie jou leed wil aandoen nie. Veral as die boef dalk in die donker, geheime kamers van ’n rekenaar skuil? Ek sidder by die gedagte. - BRENDEN RUITER

LENTE-WOLKIES: Hoewel dit amptelik nog lente is, is die Kaap nog kouerig, soos dié formidabele wolkformasies in die foto van Tafelberg, war laatmiddag vanaf Bloubergstrand geneem is, getuig. FOTO: CHRISTA ROSSOUW

LETTERS/BRIEWE

Questions every voter should ask before polling day on 4 November Given the high number of political parties contesting the local government elections, it is not easy to decide which one to vote for. It is ultimately about who can manage the City of Cape Town's resources best. There are many factors to consider when making this decision. Is the party genuinely able to create jobs and improve healthcare, water and sanitation, electricity and housing services, or are they always guilty of corruption and failure? Are the party's main candidates competent enough to be a councillor or mayor, or are they like wolves in sheep's clothing, always deceiving people? Will electing these officials result in the municipality moving forward, or cause a worsening of its current state? Can they take swift, decisive action to ensure fairness, safety and security for law-abiding citizens, or does the party instigate and form part of illegal occupation of land and support violent service delivery and labour protests? Is the party capable of ensuring an end to discrim-

ination against minority groups, or do they actually promote racial discord through things such as job reservation? Does the party have a clear plan to rid Cape Town of land invasions, or do they actually endorse such actions? Can they implement sustainable solutions to address the scourge of violent crimes and vandalism, or do they lack the necessary expertise? What are the political party's core values? Do they promote freedom of speech, or do they suppress the public expression of moral and religious values, which is critical for the moral regeneration of society? Can they ensure religious freedom, or will their laws, policies and regulations promote persecution and discrimination, which could ultimately result in complete economic disempowerment and religious persecution? These things are all critical if citizens want to ensure good, competent and godly governance in Cape Town. Let us pray and ask God for guidance and intervention, so that Cape Town might be a blessed city, instead of a failed one. GINO CONTALDI, Tafelsig

Wat is die plan met Uitzicht se dam?

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Ons woon nou al 25 jaar in Uitzicht en almal het hier kom bou weens die pragtige dam en plaashuis van 1920. Die dam is vir huislike gebruik en besproeiing gebruik. Die magdom eende, pelikane en talle ander voëls was pragtig en die kindertjies het dit baie geniet om die visse te voer. Die toestand het egter mettertyd erg versleg en die dam het begin toegroei – asook die rivier wat na die volgende dam lei. ’n Tender span het die moeras gesny soos ’n tuindiens. Later kon hulle oor die dam loop, maar teen die tyd dat hulle klaar gesny het, het die eerste gesnyde dele al weer 100 mm gegroei voordat hulle klaar was. Pogings om met die wyksraadslid of burgemeester kontak te maak oor wat hulle beplan om die dam te herstel sodat inwoners weer die natuur kan geniet en huise se waarde kan verbeter, bly onbeantwoord. Wat is die plan, veral met die naderende verkiesing? Nogal snaaks dat die dam pragtig was toe die opposisie nog hier in beheer was – dis nie iets om vandag op trots te wees nie. GEOFFREY, Uitzicht

As iemand ’n winkeltrollie van die perseel verwyder met die doel om dit nie weer terug te besorg nie, is dit nie maar dieselfde as om ’n pakkie Weense worsies van dieselfde winkel se rak af te neem en by die deur uit te stap sonder om te betaal nie? Om ’n winkeltrollie onwettig te neem, kom neer op winkeldiefstal. Sou ’n klagte aangemeld word en die betrokkene word skuldig bevind, beteken dit ’n misdaadrekord. Dit blyk dat Durbanville-ondernemings se winkeltrollies al hoe minder raak, want die trollies word al hoe meer op straat opgemerk, waar haweloses dit gebruik om hul karige besittings mee rond te karwei. Ek wil selfs so ver gaan om te sê daar is tans meer onwettige trollies op straat as wat daar verkiesingspakkate op die lamppale pryk. Ek kon dit amper nie glo toe die bestuurder van ’n plaaslike winkel my meegedeel het dat hulle R40 000 per maand bestee om die trollies te herwin nie. Is daar nie ’n manier hoe Durbanville se inwoners kan saamstaan om die winkels te help om die diefstal van trollies te probeer beperk, of ten minste aan te meld nie? SW BURGER, Durbanville

Election opportunists in the upcoming municipal elections? The upcoming municipal elections raise an uncomfortable question: how serious are some candidates about serving their communities? In Ward 3, where I live, there are 42 candidates. What is concerning, however, is that 28 candidates are standing in several wards – that is, in wards where they do not live. Fifteen are standing in more than 30 wards, while one candidate is standing in 116 wards out of 118 wards across the City of Cape Town metropolitan area. How can a candidate credibly claim to understand the unique needs, challenges and priorities of so many diverse communities? Municipal representation should surely be about more than simply having names on a ballot paper. It requires knowledge of the local area, involvement with residents and accountability to the people who elect you. Living outside a ward should not necessarily prevent someone from participating in politics. The real question is whether such widespread candidacy reﬂects a genuine commitment to public service or merely an attempt to seize an electoral opportunity. Voters can check their ward's position at https:// ballotbox.co.za/. Type in your address on the righthand side, then scroll down to see the names of the candidates, their party and the number of wards they are standing in. This will help identify election opportunists. Residents deserve representatives who know their communities, not merely candidates who put their names forward everywhere. ALBIN BOWLER, Bellville

Collect your SASSA grant on a quieter day On the ﬁrst grant payment day of every month, long queues form outside supermarkets and ATMs across the northern suburbs long before sunrise. With SASSA's revised November dates running from 30 October to 5 November, it will happen again – but it does not need to. A grant is paid into the beneﬁciary's account and stays there. It is not forfeited or reduced if it is collected a day or two later, when queues are short. Paying with the SASSA card inside the shop also avoids ATM fees and the risk of carrying cash home. I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free site that explains SASSA grants in plain language. One more warning for readers: anyone offering to "help" withdraw a grant for a fee, or asking to keep a card or PIN, is running a scam. SASSA's help is always free. Collect your grant on a quiet day, at a safe hour. The money will wait for you. SAGRANT TEAM, E-mail

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WC archers shine at nationals

estern Cape archers returned home with a haul of medals after dominating several divisions at the Africa Genesis Archery South Africa 2026 National Championship held in Jeffreys Bay from 29 September to 2 October. Bronwyn Hoedemaker led the charge, claiming first place overall across both the men's and women's competition, as well as taking the top spot in the adult amateur genesis ladies division. The four-day championship brought together archers from across South Africa for national interprovincial, adult, interschool and club competitions, with Western Cape teams securing podium finishes across multiple categories. INTERPROVINCIAL RESULTS The interprovincial championship, held on 29 and 30 September, saw eight of South Africa's nine provincial teams compete against one another. Dian Nieuwenhuisen claimed

second place in the high school boys division despite competing with borrowed equipment after shooting with someone else's bow and arrows. Jane Massyn secured third place in the primary girls division, while Renier Swaak took third in the adult amateur genesis men's 2D division. Summer Steyn rounded out the individual medals with third place in the adult amateur genesis ladies division. Western Cape teams also performed strongly, with the primary provincial team finishing second, while both the adult amateur genesis provincial team and development team claimed third place. SCHOOLS AND CLUBS DOMINATE The interschool and club competition on 1 and 2 October saw Western Cape archers continue their medal run across both 2D and bulls eye disciplines. In the 2D division, Stefanie van der Berg from Bowtime secured second place in high school girls,

while Bullzeye Archery Club finished second in the adult/club team category. The bulls eye division saw particularly strong performances from Western Cape competitors. Bastion Primary claimed second place in the primary school teams category. Individual bulls eye medallists included Malan Nortier from Bastion (third, grade four boys), Jane Massyn from Bastion (first, grade six girls), and Hannalize Neetling from Bowtime (second, grade six girls). Stefanie van der Berg added to her earlier medal with first place in grade eight girls bulls eye, while Belle Lombard from Bowtime took second in the same category. Brian Spence from Bowtime secured third in grade eight boys, and Bowtime Archery Club finished third in the adult/ club team category. Africa Genesis Archery Western Cape congratulated all archers, coaches, parents and supporters who contributed to the province's success.

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n Sterk Switserse baanfietsryspan sal op Vrydagaand 13 November deel wees van die verrigtinge wanneer amptelik van die Bellville-velodrome afskeid geneem word. Die deelname van ewe sterk Britse en Belgiese spanne om teen die room van Suid-Afrika in aksie te wees, sal teen aanstaande week bevestig word. Die teenwoordigheid van dié twee spanne sal groot nostalgie onder Suid-Afrikaanse ondersteuners van dié sport teweegbring. NOSTALGIE Met die eerste byeenkoms in die Velodrome in Maart 1992 was dit die Engelse en Belge wat die land ondersteun het met die einde van Apartheid in sig. Ofskoon daar tans geluide is dat die beskikbaarheid en behoud van dié ikoniese fasiliteit in die hof kan gaan draai, is die amptelike weergawe dat die Velodrome voortaan nie meer vir fietsrybyeenkomste beskikbaar sal wees nie. Net die tyd sal leer of daar enigiets van dié aksie sal kom. Die Switsers se aanslag sal gelei word deur Alex Vogel, wat vanjaar by die Europese kampioenskap in Februarie in Turkye die gewilde “Scratch”-wedren gewen het. Die ander lede van die span is Max Priemer, Pascal Tappeiner, Luca Bühlmann, Mats Poot en Noa Gremaud. Die suksesvolle en gewilde Franco Marvulli sal as bestuurder van die span optree. Tussen dié klomp Switsers is dit ’n goeie mengsel van jeug en ervaring met die verskil dat elkeen van hulle gedurende hul loopbaan tot dusver medaljes op van die groot internasionale verhoë losgery het met die klem op uithouvermoë in langer baanafstande en selfs in padwedrenne. Wat egter opmerklik is, is hoe die

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organiseerders die swanesang van die Velodrome saamgestel het. VERNUWINGS Twee van die items, die 1500-m- en die 400-m-naelrit, is suiwer Suid-Afrikaanse vernuwings –sulke renne word nie in ander dele van die wêreld gehou nie. Die 1 500-m-ren veral was – en sal altyd – ’n groot gunsteling onder Suid-Afrikaanse ondersteuners bly. Die 400-m-naelrit, waar lootjies getrek word om jou posisie by die wegspring te bepaal en waar die helper met die beste stoottegniek vir ’n deelnemer die voordeel kan bewerkstellig, is lanklaas gesien, maar was vroeër net so gewild. Die ander items is die internasionaal erkende 1 000-m-naelrit, die Uitvalwedren en ook die 20-km-Madison. Dit is veral in dié drie renne waar die Europeërs die oorhand behoort te hê, maar Suid-Afrikaners het die vermoë om veral op hul tuisbane dikwels die spreekwoordelike haas uit die hoed te pluk en verrassings te lewer. Die samestelling van die Switserse span herinner sterk aan die 1982-byeenkoms toe ’n baie sterk span in Suid-Afrika in ’n reeks van drie toetse teen ’n Springbokspan deelgeneem het. Die algemene verwagting was dat die buitelanders die vloer – of die baan – met die Suid-Afrikaners sou vee, maar teen die verwagting in het die Bokke die reeks met 3-0 beklink!

World blackball champs at Velodrome The Bellville Velodrome is hosting international competition this week as players from around the world compete in the International Blackball Federation (IBF) World Championships. The tournament started on Friday 23 October and continues until Sunday 1 November, bringing players and supporters to the northern suburbs. According to Cape Town Tourism, delegations from 16 countries are expected to take part in the competition. The programme includes individual and team events, with players competing in men's, women's, under-23, seniors, masters and grandmasters divisions. South African players are also competing on home soil, including KwaZulu-Natal under-23 captain Sharik Naidoo, who was selected to represent the country. The competition gives local supporters

an opportunity to watch international players at the Bellville Velodrome, which has hosted numerous major sporting events over the years. Blackball is a form of pool in which players attempt to pocket their designated group of balls before legally pocketing the black ball. The sport requires accurate potting, positioning and tactical play, with players competing individually or as part of a team. The championships are organised under the International Blackball Federation, with the South African Blackball Federation serving as the local organiser. Matches will continue throughout the week, with the tournament scheduled to conclude on Sunday 1 November. The event takes place at the Bellville Velodrome in Carl Cronje Drive.

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Bellville City u-15 girls crowned champions The Cape Town Tygerberg Local Football Association (CTTLFA) has reason to celebrate as Bellville City Football Club’s girls’ football programme continues to go from strength to strength, with its u-15 representatives crowned 2026 SAFA Cape Town Inter-LFA champions. The SAFA Cape Town Inter-LFA Championship semifinals and final took place on Sunday 11 October at the Bonteheuwel sports facility. Bellville City was proudly represented by nine players selected across the u-13, u-15 and u-17 teams. Representing the u-13 team were Mariza Fourie (goalkeeper), Khendra Petersen, Khaka Martha Ixqopa and Sadie Hendricks. The u-15 team included Alex Pierce, Bilqees Sedick (goalkeeper) and Devina Scanien. Luca Crous and Skylah Alexander represented the u-17 team. The highlight came when the u-15 team faced Greater Philippi LFA in a tense final. After the match ended 1-1 in normal time, the team held its nerve to win 5-3 on penalties, securing the 2026 Inter-LFA championship title. This achievement is the reward for years of dedication to developing and encouraging girls to participate in football at Bellville City FC. The club currently offers girls’ football in the u-12, u-14 and u-16 age groups and competes in the highest division of the CTTLFA women’s division. The club’s drive to grow the women’s

Mariza Fourie (goalkeeper), Khendra Petersen and Sadie Hendricks represented the u-13 team.

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