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EMERGING ARTISTS TURNS CHILDHOOD WONDER INTO HEALING ART
Colour, courage and a canvas BRENDEN RUITER
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ne of the artists who forms part of the City of Cape Town's emerging artists programme says she wants her audience to experience a sense of emotional regulation, calmness, and escape when engaging with her work. Noeraan Bardien from Mitchells Plain is the second eldest of five children and spent most of her childhood growing up in Manenberg. "My fascination with colour started at a very young age. One of my fondest childhood memories takes me back to when I was just six years old. My father, who was a foreman painter, would bring home colour swatches, and we would sit together exploring the different shades, discussing the colours we loved most. Little did I know that those moments would become the beginning of my artistic journey," says Bardien. Her work was recently exhibited at the Alliance Francaise du Cap in Loop Street. At school, art class was always the highlight of her week. "My friend Gadija Mohammed and I would often compete to have our artwork displayed on the classroom art wall. I always looked forward to school projects because they gave me an opportunity to explore my creativity and showcase my artistic side," says Bardien. Five years ago, with the encouragement and support of
her husband, she finally took the leap into painting after completing an eight-week Concept Art course. "I then continued exploring my creativity by attending two weekend Flow Art workshops with Nisa Gaibie. These experiences opened up a whole new world of artistic expression for me. I remember thinking to myself, why did it take me so long to do this?" "It was as though I had rediscovered a part of myself that had always been there, waiting for the right moment to come alive. What started as a childhood fascination with colour had finally blossomed into something much more meaningful," she says.
““Putting myself and my work out there has been a journey of courage, self-belief, and personal growth.” - Noeraan Bardien
THE WAY COLOURS INTERACT According to Bardien, she draws inspiration from vistas, twilight, nature, and the different spectrums of light. "I am fascinated by the way colours interact, how light transforms a landscape and how a single moment in nature can evoke so many emotions." For her, one of the proudest moments is finally taking the step to share her artwork with the public. "I have stepped outside my comfort zone and refused to let fear prevent me from trying something new. Putting myself and my work out there has been a journey of courage, self-belief, and personal growth. TO PAGE 4
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Die laaste byeenkoms van die DurbanvillePoësiekring vir vanjaar vind om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal plaas. Helena Conradie gaan die digbundel Waterman deur Herman Wasserman bespreek. Besoekers en lede baie welkom. Ligte verversings na afloop. Rig navrae aan Lesley van der Vyver by 083 460 4571. Die skrywer Willem Anker se boek Patmos word deur dr. Marni Bonthuys by die Durbell-leeskring se laaste byeenkoms vir die jaar bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat. Almal is welkom. Gaste betaal R50 vir toegang. Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061. Die Durbanville Seniors Hub bied sy volgende Bingo-geleentheid van 14:00 tot 16:00 by Rusgenot aan. Alle lede welkom. Bel Marina Jansen op WhatsApp by 073 808 1541 vir meer inligting of om by die senior hub aan te sluit.
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SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER The Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre, located at 18 Hafele Street in Durbanville is opening its doors from 09:00 to 14:00 for its monthly fundraising book sale. The well-stocked container bookshop, located in the centre’s garden, is quickly gaining a reputation as a go-to spot where you can discover a huge variety of budget-friendly books. All proceeds go directly towards supporting the daily care of its residents. To enquire about donating books or the upcoming book sale, contact Allen on 078 393 5924 or Terence on 082 224 5454 via WhatsApp. Art.b Gallery invites you to discover Echoes of the End, a thought-provoking group exhibition bringing together four South African artists to explore faith, mysticism and the gradual unravelling of contemporary society. Running from 14 to 28 November, the exhibition features the work of Ferdinand Kotze, Johan Els, Steven Jones and Ilse Kleyn. Visit Art.b Gallery at The Library Centre in Carl van Aswegen Street, Bellville. Tyger Valley Festive Market opens at Tygervalley Shopping Centre and will run until Sunday 27 December in the centre’s central arena on the lower level of the food court, giving shoppers access to a range of gifts, handcrafted products and Christmas decorations. The market will trade daily and entry is free.
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DONDERDAG 19 NOVEMBER Die jaareindbyeenkoms van die Durbanville Seniors Hub vind om 12:00 by die Oatlands-restaurant, Durbanville, plaas. Bel Marina Jansen op WhatsApp by 073 808 1541 vir meer inligting.
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DINSDAG 24 NOVEMBER Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap na ’n Volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat. Ontmoet om 19:15 in die reservaat en geniet om 19:30 die sonsondergang by die kanon. Kort daarna begin die wandeling deur die reservaat. Met versnaperings byderhand en ’n flits om die pad te wys, kan julle ’n aand van samesyn met familie en vriende geniet terwyl jy die magie van die naglewe verken. Vir meer inligting, kontak André by 071 089 9503. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will have its next meeting at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray from 19:30. After a short AGM, the guest speaker, Jos Koetsier, will present a lecture entitled “Libraries in Ancient Egypt: From Alexandria to Aswan”. There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Refreshments cost R10. Booking isn’t necessary. There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information please call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
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FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER Art lovers can discover inspiring works by local and well-known South African artists at Art in the Barn, which takes place at Hoogekraal Farm on Vissershok Road, Durbanville from Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November. The exhibition will showcase a selection of artworks celebrating the creativity and talent of South African artists, offering visitors an opportunity to find a special piece for their own collection or a unique Christmas gift for someone special. Whether visitors are passionate art collectors or simply looking for inspiration the exhibition promises the chance to browse the works on display and appreciate the variety of artistic styles and creativity on offer. Art in the Barn is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 throughout the three-day exhibition. Visitors attending on Friday 27 November can also enjoy coffee or tea and scones while exploring the exhibition. Twelve of Cape Town’s most celebrated restaurants will cook side by side at the Green Point Cricket Club on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November when Taste of Cape Town brings the kitchens that have put the city on the world’s food map into one field for the weekend. Every guest eats from the same menus at the same prices. Tickets start at R450 for the Taste Entry Pass, which gives full festival access to every restaurant, demonstration and pour. Capacity is limited to 4 000 guests a day. Tickets are available at www.tasteofcapetown.com and on Quicket.
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Three murders in election week BRENDEN RUITER
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lection week in Mitchell’s Plain has been marked by three murders in the space of two days. In the latest incident police found the body of an alleged gangster on the roof of a house. Police officers responded to a shooting incident and located an unidentified man on a residential garage roof. The victim sustained gunshot wounds and stab wounds to the body. According to reports the victim was initially chased and stabbed by suspects near Spine Road. He fled into the Swordfish Street property, where the suspects attempted to pull him from the yard. After the victim managed to climb onto the garage roof the suspects accessed the roof, shot him multiple times and fled on foot in an unknown direction. The victim was transported via ambulance to a medical facility for emergency medical treatment. Suspects remain unidentified at this stage. Last Tuesday two men aged 33 and 37 were shot on the corner of Weltevreden Road and Robin Street in Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain. It is alleged the suspects were dropped off by a silver BMW, approached the victims and opened fire. The incident is currently suspected to be gang-related. Sandy Schuter, the local community policing chairperson, called on the community to stand together. “We see what is happening in the community. These are not outsiders doing this in our community; it’s your own children. We need a community to stand together now, more than anything. “For too long the burden of safety has fallen entirely on the same dedicated faces the neighbourhood-watch members and patrollers who are out on the tarmac night after night, bearing the weight of an entire area’s security as if it were solely
WHEN SECURITY IS DELEGATED TO A FATIGUED FEW CRIMINAL ELEMENTS WIN THROUGH APATHY AND EXHAUSTION their responsibility. Safety cannot be outsourced, nor can it be left to a small handful of volunteers. When security is delegated to a fatigued few criminal elements win through apathy and exhaustion.” According to Schuter to truly reclaim their neighbourhoods, residents must shift from passive observation to active, collective ownership. “I challenge Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein to mobilise themselves and establish a street committee in every street in Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein. Criminal activity relies on blind spots, isolation and public silence. When every road maintains a visible, active street committee keeping watch over the tarmac, the operational space for crime shrinks dramatically. “Residents are not expected to patrol the entire suburb. True security begins at the micro-level. If every household takes responsibility for its immediate doorstep and looks out for its neighbours, the entire grid strengthens overnight. Acknowledging that threats frequently originate from within our own neighbourhoods requires families and communities to drop the silence, stop shielding wrongdoing, and step up to collective accountability. By establishing a street committee on every block, we can drastically reduce crime and systematically squeeze criminal elements out of our community.” She said residents who wish to join a neighbourhood watch in Mitchell’s Plain should contact the police and enquire about existing ones in the area.
Intel leads to drugs arrests BRENDEN RUITER BRENDEN.RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
An 18-year-old was arrested in Mitchell’s Plain last week for possession of 80 sachets of tik after an intelligence-driven operation conducted by officers attached to Operation Prosper. According to Constable Thembakazi Mpendukana, police spokesperson, officers went to a house in Bietol Street, Eastridge, Mitchell’s Plain about 20:00 and conducted a search that resulted in the discovery of 80 sachets of tik. “The suspect was instantly arrested for possession of drugs and detained at Mitchell’s Plain Police Station. He will make his first appearance in the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrates’ Court once charged.”
In another incident officers deployed in the Harare policing precinct arrested a 50-year-old suspect for possession of suspected stolen property. “The arrest follows the discovery of a speaker, seven power supply cables and eight batteries in his informal dwelling at Nkanini informal settlement, Khayelitsha. Once charged, he will appear at Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court.” Two foreign nationals, aged 20 and 32, were arrested in Mfuleni for possession of drugs after officers found five bunches of cat at their business premises. “The suspects were detained at Mfuleni police station and will appear at Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court once they have been charged.”
First of 38 MyCiTi electric buses are here Earlier this week the City of Cape Town's first batch of seven electric buses arrived from Johannesburg, where the bodies of the MyCiTi electric bus fleet are being manufactured. The City now has eight battery-electric buses, including the prototype e-bus that arrived in July and was successfully piloted on a variety of routes to determine its performance on steep inclines and descents, in the city environment with frequent stops and starts, in heavy traffic during peak periods, and when travelling longer distances. Another 13 buses will arrive next month, and the remaining 17 are expected between January and March 2027, bringing the City's e-fleet to 38. All in all, the City will take delivery of 38 low-floor battery-electric buses as part of the roll-out of the MyCiTi bus service to the metro-south-east. 'I was at the depot when the seven buses arrived earlier this week, and it was a very exciting moment.
Given the steep diesel prices in particular, we cannot wait to see the difference the e-fleet will make in the operational expenditure where these buses operate. Some countries operating e-buses have noted a reduction of up to 70% in operating costs,' said Rob Quintas, the City's Mayco member for Urban Mobility. The fleet comprises 12-metre Volvo BZRLE battery-electric buses, the first MyCiTi buses whose bodies have been designed in South Africa and locally manufactured in Gauteng. The passenger capacity is 59. The fleet of 21 e-buses will be deployed as part of the N2 Express service that operates along the N2 highway, serving commuters from Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha. Other routes will also be considered to align available capacity with demand. The acquisition of more battery-electric buses remains a strategic priority for the City.
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Shifts in gun culture from learners BRENDEN RUITER
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orty Grade 9 learners at Tafelsig High School are challenging the normalisation of gun violence, calling for peace, safer schools and a future free from fear. “We are not born to live in fear. We want a future. We want to be here.” Those words, from a Grade 9 learner at Tafelsig High School, speak for young people growing up where gun violence threatens lives, disrupts education and robs families of their peace. Recently those learners sent a clear message that they refuse to accept violence as their destiny. At a Youth Dialogue hosted by the Tafelsig High Boys and Girls Club in partnership with Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) the learners confronted the realities of gun violence, gang recruitment and the pressures facing young people across the Cape Flats. Learners spoke openly, questioned harmful beliefs and explored choices that can protect their lives and futures. Using Gun Free South Africa’s Youth and Guns Safety Toolkit, the session tackled peer pressure, harmful ideas about masculinity and truancy, factors that can leave young people more vulnerable to violence and gang involvement. POWER NOT THROUGH CARRYING A GUN The message was clear: carrying a gun does not make someone powerful. “Real power lies in protecting your life and your community,” said Ben de Vos, workshop facilitator. “We cannot allow our youth to accept gun violence as a normal part of growing up. Through active dialogue we are dismantling the destructive myth that carrying a gun equals strength or
“When our learners take the lead in choosing peace, they set a transformative example for the entire Mitchell’s Plain community.” - Willy Swartz manhood.” Tyrone Parks, mentor and coach of the Tafelsig High Boys and Girls Club, stressed the importance of environments where young people can build confidence, form positive relationships and make informed choices. The club is a traumainformed positive youth-development programme that aims to strengthen learners’ resilience and reduce their vulnerability to gang recruitment. “Gangs target young boys when they feel isolated or drop out of school,” said Parks. “Our mission with the Boys and Girls Club is to give our learners a safe space, positive mentorship and the moral courage to walk away from gang lures.” Monique Hansen of Gun Free South Africa said prevention must start early. “School-based prevention work gets to the heart of the crisis before violent choices are made. By bringing Gun Free SA’s toolkit directly into classrooms, we empower learners with clear knowledge about firearm risks, challenge toxic norms, and help schools build real, sustainable safe zones. “When schools become sanctuaries whole communities begin to transform. What always amazes me, though it is not a surprise, is that these kids know exactly what gun violence is, where it comes from and why youths join gangs. They are exposed to gangs and gun violence directly, whether through family members,
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friends or the general community. The thing is, they know everything. “My goal is to remind them what the situation looks like in the community, and to empower them to know what their role, their responsibility as a young person growing up in such a community, is. A NEED FOR CONSTANT SUPPORT These kids are so smart and aware of what is happening around them. They just need constant support and the feeling of safety to grow up without even thinking about joining gangs,” Hansen says. Tafelsig High School deputy principal Willy Swartz welcomed the partnership
and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to a safe and supportive environment for learners. “Tafelsig High must remain a safe haven for learning. We fully back this initiative alongside Gun Free SA and our school support teams. When our learners take the lead in choosing peace, they set a transformative example for the entire Mitchell’s Plain community.” A follow-up session with Grade 10 learners is planned as part of an expanded rollout across Grades 8 to 11, strengthening school-based violence prevention and positive youth development.
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he Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is leading the way in digital innovation to improve the lives of patients across the province. The introduction of a new digital 3D scanning and printing service for spinal braces at the Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (OPC) marks a significant step forward in patient-centred care within the public health sector. Western Cape minister of health and wellness Mireille Wenger said: “For many patients living with scoliosis, spinal injuries and other conditions, a spinal brace can make a meaningful difference to their quality of life. These braces help to reduce pain, support recovery, and prevent further complications. “The new 3D printer is a game changer for our patients, cutting waiting times from two weeks to a matter of days. For children with scoliosis, getting a brace early can help prevent the curve in their spine from getting worse as they grow. With an investment of around R5,5 million in the technology and machinery in April, this technology has already helped six patients. As one of the first government healthcare facilities to offer this service in-house, we are using innovation to help patients get the care they need, sooner.” MUCH LOWER COST Using advanced 3D scanning technology, patients can now be scanned in a standing position within minutes while wearing light clothing. The scan is then digitally modified by clinicians, and the brace is produced using 3D printing technology, resulting in a lighter, more precise and more comfortable device. The shorter turnaround time means patients with conditions such as scoliosis, pectus carinatum (pigeon chest), TB spine, compression fractures of the spine and spondylosis are able to receive supportive devices within 48 hours at less than half the cost of a traditional plaster of Paris brace. The launch coincides with International
“We are the first state facility to do this. It is a first in Africa...” - Bongani Mlambo Prosthetics and Orthotics Day, commemorated annually on 5 November. The OPC is the only orthotic and prosthetic centre in the public system in the Western Cape, producing and manufacturing bespoke orthoses, prostheses and services. Patients from across the province access services at the OPC, except the Eden district, which has a private facility providing the service to the community. The centre currently provides 112 outreach services at various satellite locations in the Western Cape. Services are provided through referrals from specialists or medical officers on an appointment basis. FIRST IN AFRICA Bongani Mlambo, facility manager at the OPC, says the technology will allow the facility to take patient care forward. “We are not just launching a printer; we are launching a new way of working. This is how we become leaders in rehabilitation. We are the first state facility to do this. It is a first on the African continent, and we will not be the last, because we will show others the way. Most importantly, this printer is for the patients. They are the reason we are here. Everything we print will be to improve the lives of our patients through providing comfortable, unique orthoses and prostheses to improve lives.” This innovation is particularly important for children and adolescents receiving scoliosis treatment, as well as patients recovering from spinal surgery or trauma. By improving comfort and fit, the service aims to support better treatment adherence and, ultimately, better health outcomes. Nashita Stellenboom (14) is one of the first recipients to receive a 3D-printed brace. She was born prematurely at 27 weeks, and doctors were concerned
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about a number of potential health complications. It was not until a nagging cough at age 10 resulted in a chest X-ray that doctors discovered she had scoliosis, explains her mother, Nailah. “I have been wearing a brace for the last four years, but they were always the heavier plaster of Paris braces. This is much lighter. Wearing a brace has given me confidence. It has helped my posture and pain in my back and I can now do so much more. I can even play sport,” says Nashita. She will continue to receive adjusted braces as she grows until she turns 18. Nailah adds that they were offered the option of corrective back surgery or a brace, but chose to give the brace a chance. ENCOURAGED “The brace has helped her back so much. Her spine is improving. Before the brace, there were times when I saw her crying, not having confidence in herself, and this is when I knew I needed to encourage her
to wear the brace. Surgery is not always the only option and we are so happy that we decided on the orthotic brace,” says Nailah. The initiative reflects the department’s commitment to providing dignified, accessible, and people-centred healthcare. It also strengthens the public health system by reducing waiting times, improving efficiency, and enabling clinicians to assist more patients without requiring additional resources. Beyond the technology itself, this project demonstrates the value of collaboration between healthcare professionals, patients, families, and partners working towards a common goal: improving quality of life for people who rely on assistive devices. As one of the first public-sector facilities in South Africa to introduce a fully digital workflow for routine spinal brace production, the OPC is helping to shape the future of rehabilitation services and ensuring that communities have access to innovative, high-quality care closer to home.
Taste of Cape Town brings New city rates are an extra burden on households finest restaurants to Green . Point in November Twelve of Cape Town’s most celebrated restaurants will cook side by side at the Green Point Cricket Club on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November. Taste of Cape Town brings the kitchens that have put the city on the world’s food map into one field for a weekend. Every guest eats from the same menus at the same prices. The festival starts from a simple idea: the best way to celebrate Cape Town’s restaurants is to bring the whole city to them. TOP KITCHENS IN ONE PLACE Confirmed chefs include James Gaag of La Colombe, Amori Burger of Upper Union, Vusi Ndlovu of EDGE Africa and Shaun Scrooby of VUUR. Bertus Basson of Basson & Co and FYN founder Peter Tempelhoff with culinary director Ashley Moss are also confirmed. Bonnke Shipalana group CEO of The Allure Group, which holds the exclusive licence for Taste in South Africa, said Cape Town showed up for the table rather than the menu. “The meal you remember from a Cape Town summer is not the one with the most courses. It is the one everyone was at. For two days La Colombe, FYN and VUUR cook in the same field and a R450 ticket
gets you to every one of those tables.” The City of Cape Town is a partner of the festival. Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith said the City supported events such as Taste of Cape Town because they grew the economy and celebrated the arts and culture that made the city home. “Cape Town’s food and wine are part of who we are, and they bring people to our city from every corner of the world. Taste of Cape Town puts our restaurants, our producers and our young talent in front of thousands of guests over one weekend. That means tables filled, suppliers paid and young people given a start in the kitchen. The festival is designed to feed every sense. Guests can expect live cooking demonstrations, a live music stage and Graham Beck as Cap Classique partner. Wines come from Kleine Zalze, Cavalli, Waterford, Steenberg Vineyards and Boekenhoutskloof. Tickets start at R450 for the Taste Entry Pass, which gives full festival access to every restaurant, demonstration and pour. Tickets are available at www. tasteofcapetown.com and Quicket.
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Households with a combined monthly income of below R7 500 are being urged to apply for the City’s income-based indigent grant to help alleviate financial pressure following recent property valuation adjustments. The three-year legally required General Valuation has led to an increase in property values for several local property owners. These shifted valuations have directly triggered adjustments to municipal service charges, moving some residents to higher electricity tariffs and introducing refuse removal fees for others for the
first time. The City acknowledged that these updates may place an extra financial burden on households and stated it is committed to helping qualifying residents access available municipal relief. According to municipal guidelines, specific tariff and service changes based on the new property valuations include: Property values between R500 001 and R580 000: Customers in this bracket have been transitioned from the subsidized Lifeline electricity tariff to the Domestic electricity tariff. Property values between R580
000 and R620 000: In addition to being moved from the Lifeline to the Domestic electricity tariff, these residents are now liable for refuse removal charges. Property values exceeding R620 000: These property owners have been shifted to the Domestic electricity tariff and are fully responsible for property rates and all applicable service charges. Property owners whose valuations have climbed above R620 000 are responsible for property rates and municipal services unless they successfully qualify for indigent assistance.
FROM PAGE 1 Sometimes, the biggest achievement is simply allowing yourself to be seen. I want my audience to experience a sense of emotional regulation, calmness, and escape when engaging with my work. I want them to pause, take a breath, and immerse themselves in a moment of beauty. Whether it brings someone inner peace, a feeling of euphoria or simply reminds them that everything is going to be okay, I want my art to offer a moment of relief from the pressures of everyday life. I want people to look at my work and momentarily forget their worries. Almost like therapy on a canvas." Her message to young and emerging artists is simple. "Create fearlessly. Put yourself out there, trust your creativity and listen to your inner voice. Silence the noise around you and never allow fear or selfdoubt to discourage you from
exploring your potential. There is a beautiful quote from Women in Art that resonates deeply with me: 'As art is a strange kind of rescue, the person who creates may never know the person it saves'. I believe this captures the true power of art. We may never know how deeply our creations touch someone else's life."
a sense of purpose, belonging, and an opportunity to discover their own abilities. I would love to see more opportunities created at grassroots level for young people. Talent exists in our communities, but too often young people lack the resources, exposure, mentorship, and platforms needed to reach their full potential." Her wish is that established and seasoned artists give back to their communities by mentoring emerging creatives and passing on their knowledge and experience. "We need to create a culture where artists uplift one another, where knowledge is shared and where opportunities are created for the next generation. Ultimately, I would love to see an artistic community where young talent is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and the torch is passed on to ensure that the next generation of artists has the opportunity to flourish."
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YOUNG TALENT IS NURTURED "I strongly believe that art can be a powerful tool to help address the social ills within our communities. If our youth was given the opportunity and freedom to express themselves creatively in positive and supportive environments, I believe we could contribute towards building a healthier, more confident, and empowered society. Art provides an outlet for emotions, experiences, and stories that are sometimes difficult to express through words. It gives young people
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he winner of the Community Care Award at the recent Good Hope FM Warrior Woman Awards, Sandy Schuter, said while recognition is deeply humbling any award or acknowledgement belongs just as much to the incredible people who work with her. The chairperson of the Strand Community Policing Forum and deputy chairperson of the Mitchells Plain SubDistrict Community Policing Forum said the award belonged to the incredible volunteers, neighbourhood-watch members, trauma-support officials, spiritual crime-prevention workers and the people who stand beside her in the trenches every single day. “It serves as validation that the long hours, the late-night patrols and relentless advocacy do not go unnoticed. More than anything it is a reminder that the work matters, and it inspires me to keep pushing forward when the challenges feel overwhelming. I received the award on behalf of every activist in the Strandfontein/Mitchells Plain area.” DEEP CONNECTION TO THE AREA Schuter said her work is tied to her deep connection to the area. “Being born in Strandfontein, my roots and my life are deeply tied to this community. I have spent years standing on the frontline of public safety, community development, and advocacy. “From serving as an auxiliary lawenforcement officer and diving into paralegal studies to help guiding and supporting residents every chapter of
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families live in fear or allow Mitchells Plain’s youth to be swallowed whole by systemic neglect. my life has centred on protecting the vulnerable and bringing structure to chaotic environments. Today, as the CPF chairperson, my life is defined by constant engagement, whether it’s advocacy and driving GBV campaigns, education and awareness about sexual assault and bullying, or empowering residents about their rights. I will stand in the gap for residents who need a steady, reliable and trustworthy presence.” But what drives this woman who deeply cares for her community? “It comes down to a fundamental belief in human dignity. I cannot sit back and watch families live in fear or allow our youth to be swallowed by systemic neglect. Real safety doesn’t happen behind a computer screen or from a distance. It requires a physical presence, looking people in the eye, and rolling up your sleeves to build safer spaces street by street. “My drive stems from a deep-rooted protective instinct for our community, especially our children and our elderly, and a refusal to accept that things ‘just have to be this way’. My philosophy is anchored in first principles and action over apathy. You cannot talk your way into a safer community. You have to walk your way into it. True change requires boots on the ground, absolute integrity, and a willingness to be consistent. Talk
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is cheap, but consistent, structured, and compassionate presence transforms neighbourhoods.” If she had one wish to make her community safer? “To have an active street committee in every single street in Strandfontein, filled with actual, physically active people, not people who are just stuck in a digital group chat. True community safety is built on real human connection, physical visibility and neighbours looking out for neighbours face to face, not passively scrolling behind a screen.”
Westridge women walk for hope, wellness Westridge Gardens recently turned pink as Women Walk to Wellness (WWW) hosted its fifth annual 5 km Cancer Awareness and Fundraising Walk, bringing the community together in a powerful show of solidarity, remembrance and hope. More than just a walk, the initiative represented five years of dedication to cancer awareness, community upliftment and giving back. This year WWW proudly selected Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital as its beneficiary, handing a cheque for an incredible R50 000 over to the hospital’s director. Founder and team leader Shinaaz Adjiet expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the WWW team, sponsors, supporters, volunteers and everyone who helped make the event a success. Special acknowledgement also goes to Sister Cornelia Martheza for her involvement in supporting the cancer-awareness cause. “Cancer touches so many lives, whether we are fighting the battle ourselves or standing beside someone we love. Our
message is simple: you are not alone. To everyone currently fighting this difficult battle may you find strength when the journey feels overwhelming, courage on the hardest days and hope for tomorrow. To the families and caregivers who continue to support their loved ones we salute your love and resilience. And to those we have lost, your lives and memories will forever remain in our hearts. You are never forgotten.” TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON According to Adjiet, one of the most moving moments of the day was the release of the doves, a beautiful symbol of peace, remembrance and hope. “As they rose into the sky they represented a tribute to those who have passed on, encouragement for those still fighting and hope for every family affected by cancer.” The success of the event was made possible through the commitment of
the WWW team and the generosity of sponsors, performers, volunteers and community supporters. “Special thanks go to Ashraful Aid, Page Master Graphics, Akila, With Love CPT, Amazing Store in Colorado Park and Westgate Mall in Mitchell’s Plain, alongside the many other sponsors and supporters. Artists such as MrA1 and Sons, Von D and Broetjie also came on board. Every contribution helped bring this vision to life.” Women Walk to Wellness is a community walking group that meets at Westridge Gardens, Mitchell’s Plain, from Monday to Thursday, encouraging women to embrace movement, wellness, sisterhood and service to others. “Five years into this initiative WWW continues to demonstrate that when a community unites behind a meaningful cause, real change is possible. Every step brings awareness. Every act of kindness brings hope. And together we can make a difference.”
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Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Echoes of Vienna is on Thursday 12 November at 19:30. Tickets from R210 at Webtickets. Coenie@70 met Coenie de Villiers is op Vrydag 13 November om 19:00 in die Drosdy-teater in Stellenbosch. Kaartjies kos R250 by Webtickets. Swing with the King, an annual gospel jazz, big band and Cape Ghoema celebration, is at Artscape on Friday 13 November at 19:30. Tickets cost R250 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 cost R350 to R600 at Webtickets. Zanne Stapelberg en James Grace kom maak saam musiek in die produksie Spanish Song by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op Sondag 15 November om 14:00. Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911. 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 cost 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 and 80s. Tickets cost R170 at Webtickets. Cape Town Opera present Roméo et Juliette from 18 to 29 November at Artscape Opera House. Tickets from R180 at Webtickets. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Love and Longing is on Thursday 19 November at 19:30. Tickets from R210 at Webtickets.
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The Cape Town Concert Series presents Ben Schoeman Piano Finale on Saturday 21 November at 11:00 at the Baxter Concert Hall. Tickets cost R100 to R280 at Webtickets. Roses & Thorns: Jimmy Nevis Live is at the Baxter Theatre on Saturday 21 November at 20:00. Tickets from R230 at Webtickets. Mi Casa opens the 19-concert Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts season on Sunday 22 November. Gates open at 16:00, with music from 17:15 to 19:00. Tickets cost R260 - R370 at Webtickets. Die Simon Seekoei Tribute Show is op Sondag 22 November om 16:00 by die AGS Eersterivier. Optredes deur Bella, Jonathan Rubain, Die Lekker Crew Jesus Company en ander. Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Rachmaninoff's Second is on Tuesday 24 November at 19:30. Tickets from R210 at Webtickets. From Hanover Street – A Concert Commemorating 60 Years is at Artscape from 24 to 29 November. Tickets cost R200 to R350 at Webtickets. Tygerberg Children's Choir Christmas Concert Series comes to St George's Cathedral on Friday 27 November at 19:30, Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow on Saturday 5 December at 15:00 and the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch on Sunday 6 December at 16:00. Tickets cost R150 to R170 at Webtickets. Nadine tree op Donderdag 3 Desember om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www. heroeslive.net. Francois van Coke kom tree op Woensdag 9 Desember om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroeslive.net.
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The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts start on Sunday 22 November, with Mi Casa opening a 19-concert season.
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ape Town’s summer soundtrack is back, bringing live music, picnics and sunset performances to the lawns beneath Table Mountain. The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts start on Sunday 22 November, with Mi Casa opening a 19-concert season featuring some of South Africa’s best-loved artists. Now in its 34th year, the popular concert series will run until 28 March next year, with Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, Simphiwe Dana, Mango Groove and The Parlotones among the performers on the 2026/27 line-up. Across the season, audiences can
CONCERT SERIES WILL RUN UNTIL 28 MARCH move from Afro-soul and kwela-pop to rock, electronic music and orchestral storytelling, all in the same open-air setting. For returning concertgoers, it is a chance to add another summer to years of shared songs and picnics; for newcomers, an introduction to a long-running part of the city’s cultural life. Sarah Struys, events and tourism manager at Kirstenbosch, said: “The concerts give people a chance to gather
on the lawn, share a picnic, and experience music in Kirstenbosch's beauty. This sense of connection is what keeps the tradition alive. Just as importantly, putting South African artists on this stage connects local talent with audiences and supports the people whose skills make live music possible. In that way, the concerts positively contribute to the country and city’s creative economy.” The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s three unique performances begin on 31 January. For the full line-up visit https:// www.webtickets.co.za/kirstenbosch
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CPO concert rehearsal open to public The elegance, romance and exuberance of Vienna come to life when the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) presents an evening of music by Mozart, Johann Strauss II and Richard Strauss at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday 12 November. Conducted by Arjan Tien, the concert features South African pianist François du Toit performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24. The evening opens with Mozart’s lively overture to Die Entführung aus dem
Serail, followed by the piano concerto, which du Toit describes as “simply sublime, in that it encapsulates beauty and sadness walking hand in hand for the entire piece”. The programme continues with the effervescent overture to Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus, before concluding with the sumptuous waltzes of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Suite, capturing the charm and opulence of Vienna. Audiences are invited to make an evening of it at Cape Town City Hall by
arriving early for a sunset drink on the upper balcony, enjoying an informative pre-concert introduction to the music and meeting members of the orchestra after the performance. For those who prefer a daytime experience, the final dress rehearsal takes place at 11:00 on 12 November and is open to the public in support of the Friends of Orchestral Music's fundraising drive for the orchestra. Tickets for the dress rehearsal are available through Quicket.
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Van Die Boer tot in Parys saam met Anna Jak de Priester is hierdie November terug by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op Saterdag 21 November vir ’n aand vol bekende liedjies, stories en sy kenmerkende humor. Verwag ’n aand van musiek, nostalgie en natuurlik altyd ’n splinternuwe liedjie of twee. Bring jou mense, kom ontspan en geniet die aand. Kaartjies kos R210. Bespreek by 021 979 1911 of by www.dieboer.com.
Kry nou kaartjies vir Liggieboom Elandré kom kuier vanjaar by die Jan Kriel-instituut se jaarlikse Liggieboom-fees op Saterdag 28 November by die Jan Krielskool in Kuilsrivier. Kom kuier saam vir ’n vollengte vertoning en aanskou fantastiese optredes van leerders. Die hekke en kosstalletjies maak om 17:00 oop. Elandré se vertoning begin om 19:00 gevolg deur optredes deur die leerders. Die hoogtepunt van die aand is die aanskakel van die Liggieboom met meer as 10 000 liggies. Daar is beperkte sitplek op plastiekstoele en ’n pawiljoen, maar gaste is welkom om hul eie kampstoele en komberse te bring. Kaartjies sluit die vertoning en ’n LED-kersie in. Kaartjies en meer inligting is beskikbaar by www.liggieboom.co.za.
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Anna Davel bring haar vertoning Boulevard of dreams – Die Nostalgie van Franse musiek, op Sondag 29 November om 14:00 na die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville. Saam met Davel is JJ Petersen op klavier en Danél Murcott op saksofoon. Die vertoning bied ’n keur van Franse bistro-musiek, verwerk en uitgevoer om die gehoor na ’n droomverlore boulevard in Parys mee te voer. Musiek van Franse oorsprong wat sedertdien deur die wêreld gereis het en in verskeie tale nuwe lewe gekry het, bring romantiese harte weer in die stemming vir liefde en ou-wêreldse
nostalgie. Die program is saamgestel uit geliefde treffers van Edith Piaf, Frida Boccara, Charles Trenet, Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Michel Legrand, Nana Mouskouri, en selfs Manhattan Transfer. Elke liedjie het ’n unieke Franse verbintenis wat wêreldmusiekliefhebbers van alle ouderdomme op ’n reis deur tyd sal neem, tot in die hartjie van Frankryk. Die program sluit “Cent mille chansons”, “La vie en Rose”, “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “Non, je ne regrette rien” en veel meer in. Kaartjies kos R250. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.
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From Bach to Gershwin at Villa Pascal
Die hoogtepunt van die aand is wanneer die Liggieboom met meer as 10 000 liggies aangeskakel word.
From Bach and Gershwin to musical tales of mythical creatures, Cape Town pianist Liza Joubert promises an eclectic afternoon of music when she presents her latest solo piano project, Heritage Pieces, at Villa Pascal on Sunday 15 November. Joubert, widely known for her colourful interpretations and unusual repertoire choices, is equally at home in classical, avant-garde and cabaret genres. In Heritage Pieces, she brings together old and new, sourcing beautiful music from countries as diverse as Nigeria and
Russia, and eras spanning the Baroque period to the 21st century. The programme sees Bach meet Shostakovich and Gershwin, two cuckoo birds show off their calls, and audiences are taken dancing in Puerto Rico, while magical stories about mythical creatures unfold through music.Works by Bach, Gershwin, Shostakovich, Daquin, Peter Klatzow, Abdullah Ibrahim and others will feature. The concert comes highly recommended, with early booking advisable.
The concert takes place at 16:00 at Villa Pascal, 28 Van der Westhuizen Avenue, Durbanville. Doors open at 15:00.Tickets cost R250 per person and include coffee or tea and a slice of cake. Villa Pascal does not sell alcohol, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Please note that food baskets are not permitted. Book by contacting Eugene on 0825694147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com
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rofessor Tim Noakes says the answer to South Africa’s worsening diabetes crisis and food poverty does not lie in imported health foods or expensive diets, but in ordinary, affordable real food that families can already access. Speaking to TygerBurger at his recent World Nutrition Summit held at Hazendal Wine Estate in Brackenfell, Noakes said the starting point for low-income households is not a specialised eating plan but a simple swap: replacing highly processed, unsatisfying foods with whole foods that provide more nourishment for the same money. “Eggs, canned fish, chicken portions, organ meats, beans where tolerated, cabbage, spinach, seasonal vegetables and frozen vegetables can provide far more nourishment than sugary drinks, sweetened cereals, biscuits, crisps and many convenience foods,” he said. Noakes, who leads the Eat Better South Africa initiative, said the message there is straightforward, “Eat better, not perfect. Make the most nourishing choice that a
Prof Tim Noakes, speaking to audiences at the summit held at Hazendal Wine Estate.
“Reduce added sugar... buildmeals around the best whole foods” - Prof Tim Noakes household can realistically afford.” He argued that whole foods and minimally processed meals create greater satiety, which can break the cycle of constant hunger, snacking and spending on foods that do not nourish. A wholefood approach, he stressed, does not have to mean zero carbohydrates or expensive meat. “It means reducing added sugar and highly refined starches and building meals around the best available whole foods available to the people.” That is why, he added, nutrition education must be accompanied by better access, pricing and public-food procurement. POLICY MUST MAKE THE HEALTHIER OPTION THE EASIER OPTION While much public criticism is directed at government, Noakes said the focus also needs to be on educating and empowering people to make healthier food choices within their own food environments. “Improving nutrition literacy can help people make informed decisions within their own food environments. We can begin building that knowledge now, while continuing to work towards changes in the food industry.” He called for nutrition guidance to be reviewed against current metabolic-health outcomes, with conflicts of interest made transparent, and for policy to be assessed by whether it reduces diabetes, obesity and hypertension risk, not simply whether it meets a macronutrient target. “Public procurement in schools, clinics and state-supported feeding programmes, he said, should prioritise minimally processed, nutrient-dense foods and reduce sugary drinks and refined snack foods.”
Noakes also pointed to levers beyond guidelines such as clear front-of-pack labelling, stronger restrictions on marketing unhealthy foods to children, nutrition education that explains satiety and blood-glucose effects, and support for affordable fresh and minimally processed food in underserved areas. “Policy should make the healthier option the easier option.” INDEPENDENT REVIEW AND MEDICAL TRAINING Noakes called for an independent, transparent review of dietary guidance and the evidence supporting it, with particular attention to people living with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. He said nutrition should be included in tertiary education and ongoing training for medical professionals, and integrated into primary prevention and clinical care that includes metabolic-risk screening, practical food education in clinics and communities, and support for clinicians to discuss dietary approaches alongside medication. “There is no one-size-fits-all diet. Care should take account of each person’s health, needs, preferences and circumstances.” Asked why institutional guidelines continue to recommend a highcarbohydrate intake despite the global rise in diabetes, Noakes said guidelines do not change easily. “They are often built on long-standing assumptions, population-level averages and evidence that may rely on short-term associations and surrogate markers.” DIABETES ON THE RISE “Short-term associations alone cannot reliably predict long-term outcomes such as diabetes remission, medication use, quality of life and mortality.” He said once a recommendation is embedded in training, procurement and clinical routines it becomes institutionally difficult to revisit.
Walk for Safer Beginnings The Western Cape Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network will host The First Home: Walk for Safer Beginnings on Saturday 28 November from 08:30 to 10:30 to raise awareness of FASD and the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It will take place at the Green Point Lighthouse, Green Point Promenade. South Africa has the highest prevalence of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the world, with roughly one in ten children living with the condition. In some South African communities, prevalence is even higher, nearly one in three and one in five, respectively. In the Western Cape a 2011 study estimated that FAS had an annual healthcare cost of around R597 million, using 2009 prices. Visit www.fasdsa. org/task-team.html
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Prof Tim Noakes greeting delegates at his World Nutrition Summit
While the rise in diabetes has many causes, including poverty, urbanisation, inactivity, stress, sleep disruption and the widespread availability of ultra-processed food, Noakes said it is reasonable to ask whether advice centred on a highcarbohydrate diet is appropriate and feasible for South Africans living with insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes and other metabolic conditions. “The answer should be open scientific debate, transparent evidence reviews and better long-term trials that compare dietary approaches on meaningful clinical outcomes. “For many people with diabetes, reducing sugar and refined carbohydrates is a logical and clinically useful place to start, under appropriate medical guidance.” While much public criticism is directed at government Noakes said the focus also needs to be on educating and empowering people to make healthier food choices within their own food environments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FORM 3A - NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMS OF SECTION 37(1) OF THE WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT,2008 – [REG. 10(1)] Notice is hereby given that the following applications for liquor licences have been lodged with the Western Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority) and with the designated liquor officers at the indicated South African Police Service offices. The applications concerned may, up to and including the 28th day from the date of publication of the application, upon request and free of charge, be inspected by any person, at the offices of the Authority or the designated liquor officer listedhereunder. Copies of an application can be obtained from the Authority after payment of the prescribed fee. Objections and representations must be lodged in writing with the Authority and the designated liquor officer in accordance with section 39 of the Act.
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MOEDERSTAD IN AL HAAR GLORIE: Kaapstad het op Sondag 8 November haar mooiste baadjie aangetrek met ’n wonderlike warm sonskyndag. Draairoomys eet en stappies langs die strand was aan die orde van die dag. Volgens WeatherSA gaan die sonnige weer nie lank hou nie, met die maksimum wat vandag slegs tot by 22 °C gaan klim met selfs ’n bietjie reën wat voorspel word. Môre daal die kwik verder tot by 20 °C, maar Vrydag styg dit weer tot 21. Saterdag en Sondag klim die kwik darem tot 25 °C. Hierdie foto is uit Stadlerweg in Bloubergstrand geneem. FOTO: BEN BURGER
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Moenie jou stem mors op iemand wat The case for a wall along the N2 eintlik ‘vere voel’ vir kiesers nie Die kruisies is getrek en Suid-Afrika het weer eens bewys dat met al die dinge wat ons verkeerd doen, ons ten minste ’n demokratiese verkiesing kan hou. Daar is baie lande in Afrika en elders in die wêreld wat met bewondering na hierdie landjie aan die suidpunt van Afrika kyk oor ons vermoë om vry en regverdige verkiesings te hou. En dit behoort ’n groot bron van trots te wees vir ieder en elk. Iets waarmee ons ongelukkig nie kan spog nie is die gehalte van die leiers wat ons in hierdie regverdige verkiesings kies. Ek is nie ’n politieke dier nie, maar ek hou daarvan om politieke veldtogte te volg. Al is dit soms net omdat ek my verwonder aan al die karakters wat elke vier jaar uit die krake kom. Van hierdie ouens kan nie eens hul eie geldsake bestuur nie, maar hulle verwag dat jy vir hulle moet stem om groot munisipale begrotings te laat klop. Dan kry jy diegene wat soos skoolkinders mekaar beledig. Volwassenes wat “jouma-is-so-vet”-grappe maak. Ek het onlangs gehoor ’n Amerikaanse kandidaat sê oor sy teenstanders: “These are not serious people.” Baie van die kandidate in ons plaaslike regeringsverkiesing was nie ernstig nie. Hoe het die toestand van iemand se papegaai ’n belangrike verkiesingskwessie geword? Dieselfde ou wie se papegaai onder die vergrootglas gekom het, daag by sy verkiesingslokaal op en het nie sy identiteitsdokument by hom nie. Verbeel jou, jy voer ’n veldtog waarin jy ander mense probeer oortuig om vir jou te stem, maar op stemdag het jy nie jou ID nie? Die
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Ding wat die belangrikste is om by jou te hê. Is dit ’n ernstige ou? As ’n mens dan nou tot die slotsom kom dat baie van die kandidate politieke narre is, wat kan ons dan sê van diegene wat hulle tot in sekere posisies stem? Ek wil nie ander se demokratiese reg gering skat nie, want al verskil ek ook van iemand erken ek daardie persoon se reg om nie te dink soos ek dink nie. Maar jislaaik, dit laat my kop draai dat sekere gekke so naby aan mag kom. Voor jy vir iemand stem, wonder jy nie of jy die kandidaat sal toelaat om jou onderneming te bestuur nie? Sal jy hom toelaat om jou sokkerklub of stokvel te bestuur? Is sy integriteit van so ’n aard dat jy jou vriendin of suster aan hom gaan voorstel? Sal jy jou papegaai in sy sorg plaas? Dis ’n eenvoudige som: ’n ou wat nie dissipline in sy persoonlike lewe het nie, sal ook nie ’n wyk of ’n dorp of stad met dissipline kan bestuur nie. Ek moes dalk die rubriek vroeër geskryf het, maar nou is ook ’n goeie tyd, want nou het jy ’n paar jaar tyd om te dink oor jou keuses voor die nasionale verkiesing. Hierdie demokrasie is te kosbaar om jou stem te mors op mense wat “vere” vir jou of sy eie papegaai voel. - BRENDEN RUITER
I have been reading about everyone's complaints regarding the violence on the N2, and a solution has been proposed. Some members of the public do not want to approve it – wait until you are a victim. Everywhere, families are losing loved ones to crime. The wall on the N2 will resolve this. No pedestrians will be knocked down, no vehicles or animals will cross the road, and no stray bullets. We can still be grateful for the bridges that are open. Regarding the stone throwing, I would suggest a plan be put in place for that as well.
All delivery motorbikes drive as they please – have you noticed? They are concentrating more on their GPS than on the road. Why not use earbuds? We get pulled over for using cellphones – what about them? That is the cause of their accidents and poor driving. We are left without vehicles after an accident while they get a new motorbike the very next day, if not hospitalised at our expense. It is people's lives and families that we need to think of. ANON, Brackenfell
Fishing ban at Sonstraal dam is unenforced Perhaps there is someone at the City's Parks and Recreation department who can shed some light on the ban on fishing at Sonstraal dam. Regular walkers will see many signs dotted around the dam's footpath, listing the do's and don'ts for visitors to the park, yet few actually adhere to these rules. Fishing is apparently not allowed, according to the
signage, yet it is quite amusing to see groups of eager anglers setting up their rods directly in front of those self-same signs. Of course, rules are pointless unless there is someone to enforce them, and so many of the rules are simply ignored. So I ask myself: what's the point? MICHAEL, Email
Goodwood bridge traffic chaos continues The Goodwood bridge upgrades were completed a while ago, yet many vehicles are still turning off Jakes Gerwel Drive and driving down Townsend Street. Not only do light vehicles use this route – there are also "huge heavy loaded trucks" and many taxis too. Stop streets are not being adhered to; One-way streets, e.g. Townsend Street and Kimberley Street, are being abused, signage ignored; The road surfaces are taking a beating. At the corner of Townsend and Dingle Streets, there is noticeable shaving of the corner pavement, which has been repaired numerous times – the latest
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being three yellow concrete poles, which have been ploughed over by trucks. Thank you to traffic control, who visit the area randomly. As soon as officials depart, the chaos continues. Urgent solutions are required. Suggested signage at the turnoff to Frans Conradie and Milton Street from Jakes Gerwel Drive: No thoroughfare/no right turn/turn left for trucks over x tons. Cameras along Townsend Street. "Townsend Highway" TESSA, Goodwood
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he Cape of Good Hope SPCA said last week that it has logged 81 calls this year on Guy Fawkes, up 59% from last year. One of the animals that they were called out to rescue on Thursday 5 November was in Delft on the Cape Flats. Max, a family dog, was inside his home in the area when fireworks went off just after dark on Guy Fawkes night. His family had locked the security gate to keep him safe. In his panic, Max tried to squeeze between the bars and was impaled, the organisation said. An SPCA collection officer rushed Max to a private veterinary practice for emergency treatment, with an escort from the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Animal Control Auxiliary Unit. A scan however showed severe injuries to his intestines and bladder. Max had to be humanely euthanised, the SPCA said. AT LEAST FIVE ANIMALS NEEDED URGENT CARE DURING SPCA RESPONSE Max was among at least five animals that needed urgent veterinary care during the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s Guy Fawkes response. Eight inspectors worked through the night, and the inspectorate logged 81 calls, up from 51 last year. “Max should still be alive today,” said Belinda Abraham, SPCA spokesperson. “Our thoughts are with his family. Every bang carries into the homes around you. Please think of the animals inside and celebrate without fireworks.” The SPCA asks residents to look out for animals that may still be frightened,
“Before donating, check when and where the case happened, when the photos first appeared... - Belinda Abraham injured or displaced after Guy Fawkes. To report an animal in distress, call the SPCA inspectorate on 021 700 4158 or 021 700 4159. After hours, call 083 326 1604. SPCA CAUTIONS DONORS AFTER RESCUE PHOTO APPEARS IN EMERGENCY APPEAL In a separate matter, the SPCA is asking the public to verify emergency appeals before donating. In a post headed “No Help Received”, the founder of Youth Pet Care in Lavender Hill described a dog trapped between walls and a second dog he said was injured and covered in paint. He asked for donations, saying he was alone with the dogs and lacked the means to help them. The photograph of the dog trapped between the walls comes from an earlier Cape of Good Hope SPCA rescue. The image appears in the SPCA’s report published on 1 January 2025. The origin of the image showing the second dog remains unverified. “When you see an animal in distress, you want to help,” said Abraham. “Before donating, check when and where the case happened, when the photos first appeared and what your money will pay for. If the appeal is for veterinary treatment, look up the practice’s number yourself. Ask the practice to confirm the case and whether you can contribute.”
Several firearms and ammunition retrieved Several illegal firearms and ammunition have been retrieved over the weekend in areas across the Cape Flats, including Bonteheuwel, Manenberg, Delft and Bellville South. In the most recent incident on Saturday 7 November, police members of the antigang unit retrieved a prohibited firearm and illegal ammunition from a 32-year-old man in Prunus Street, Bonteheuwel, after acting on information they had received. A 9mm Vektor pistol without a serial number and 16 rounds of ammunition were found in the suspect’s possession, which was confiscated and booked in as evidence. The suspect will appear in court once he has been charged, said Lt Col Frederick van Wyk, provincial police spokesperson. MANENBERG The same day the unit also retrieved firearms and drugs kept at different storage points in Manenberg, said Van Wyk. At the first location a suspect was found in possession of an illegal pistol without serial number and four rounds of ammunition, while at the second location two suspects were found to be in possession of drugs including Mandrax tablets, tik and cocaine. Eight rounds of ammunition were also discovered. The three suspects appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9 November. DELFT In Delt police members who form part of Operation Prosper also seized a prohibited firearm and ammunition. A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with the firearm and ammunition on Saturday 7 November. Van Wyk said police members were at the taxi rank when they heard gunshots going off in the vicinity and reacted. They located the shooter in Forth Street, Eindhoven in Delft and discovered
One of the firearms discovered by the police this past weekend.
a 9mm firearm and ten rounds in his possession. The suspect will appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court once he is charged, the police said. BELLVILLE SOUTH Last week the polices anti-gang unit also confiscated a Rossi .38 Special revolver from a house in Bellville South. Van Wyk said police members followed up on intelligence of a firearm allegedly concealed at a house in Armanda Crescent, Bellville South, when they recovered it during the operation.
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More than double Guy Fawkes incidents reported The City of Cape Town emergency centre recorded 344 incidents between 3 and 5 November, more than double the 156 reported for the same period last year. Guy Fawkes Day alone accounted for 243 incidents related to the discharge of fireworks, the City said. Sporadic stone throwing and anti-social behaviour were also reported. The City’s enforcement departments and other agencies patrolled communities to respond to fireworks incidents, but officers faced the same challenge as last year, with groups constantly on the move, making it difficult to apprehend anyone in the act. Fireworks incidents reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) included Saxonsea, Lentegeur, Hanover Park, Surrey Estate, Manenberg, Mamre, Bonteheuwel and The Hague.
The City noted that actual numbers could be higher, as not all incidents were necessarily reported to the PECC. Law enforcement department spokesperson Wayne Dyason said the disruption, noise nuisance, violence and criminal elements that exploited disorderly situations had once again traumatised residents and placed an extra burden on enforcement resources. “The message should be clear: no more Guy Fawkes,” Dyason said. “We hope that communities will assist officers in reporting the discharge of fireworks and that we will see a decline in incidents next year. We all have a duty to act responsibly.” The public can report incidents to the PECC by dialling 021 480 7700 from a cellphone or via the safety and security reporting feature on the City app.
One road death every 11 hours DESIREÉ RORKE A road death occurs on average every 11 hours and 40 minutes in Cape Town. This according to the City of Cape Town's latest Traffic Crash Report. It is this grim reality that prompted Mayco member for Safety and Security JP Smith to bemoan the lawlessness on Cape Town's roads, saying a lack of accountability lies at the heart of the problem as traffic officers recorded more than a million offences in just three months. According to Smith, traffic services recorded 1 009 607 transgressions between July and September, with arrests up by 80% and more than a hundred vehicles impounded under the amended Traffic Bylaw gazetted at the end of July. He says road safety remains one of the biggest challenges in Cape Town, with millions of offences recorded annually. Traffic Services has a dual responsibility he says, " ... enforcing the rules of the road and managing road closures during active incidents such as motor vehicle accidents, protest action and events. In the three months between July and September, the service received nearly 90 000 complaints from the public, arrested 812 suspects — 653 of them for drunk driving — and executed 29 710 warrants. Officers impounded 1 574 public transport vehicles, 127 vehicles under the amended Traffic By-law, and 1 192
cellphones. Traffic officers were supported by Law Enforcement and Metro Police counterparts who, during the same period, issued 118 416 fines for traffic-related transgressions — a 138% increase. THREEFOLD INCREASE IN DRUNK DRIVING They arrested 686 drunk drivers, a 321% increase, and 54 motorists for reckless and negligent driving, a 50% increase. "These statistics are absolutely staggering, and a timely reminder of what our staff have to contend with daily," Smith said. "Lawlessness and a lack of accountability lie at the heart of the challenge and while I appreciate the continued calls for more enforcement, the numbers show that staff are acting. We do not have the luxury of limitless resources, and even so, more staff isn't necessarily a silver bullet," he says. "We need to change behaviour and attitudes." "Many people behave like the law does not apply to them but are quick to scapegoat public transport operators as the bigger problem," he said. "We cannot treat the law on a sliding scale. Rules are rules for a reason and if you're not abiding by them, then you are part of the problem." Smith also commended staff for their efforts and warned of the challenge ahead as the festive season approaches.
Hawks arrest Fidelity crewman over cash-in-transit robbery A 40-year-old crewman linked to a cash-in-transit robbery in Borcherds Quarry Road, Airport Industria outside Cape Town, was taken into custody by the Hawks on a warrant of arrest and made his first court appearance at the Bishop Lavis Magistrates’ Court last week. The suspect appeared in court on Friday 6 November.
A second firearm and ammunition that was confiscated this weekend by the police in Cape Town.
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HOW THE ROBBERY UNFOLDED The robbery took place in September 2025 when crew members were driving along Airport Approach Road, returning to the Fidelity base in Parow Industria, said Capt Zinzi Hani, Hawks spokesperson. It is reported that the armoured vehicle was blocked by a white Nissan Hardbody bakkie, which stopped dead in front of it. The armoured vehicle collided with the back of the bakkie. As the driver tried to reverse, a white Toyota Fortuner blocked him from behind. A third vehicle, a VW Polo, also approached. Multiple shots were fired at the armoured vehicle, and the guards jumped out and ran for cover in the surrounding bushes, said Hani. The driver was tackled by a suspect and searched. His cell phone and R200 cash were taken from his pocket, she said.
An unknown number of male suspects surrounded the armoured vehicle, and explosives were placed on the truck. A flying squad vehicle, enroute to an active shooting in Elsies River, came across the cash-in-transit robbery in progress, Hani said. The suspects abandoned the robbery and fled in the Toyota and Nissan. The VW Polo hatchback was set alight and completely burnt out. An undisclosed amount of money was taken, said Hani. INSIDE JOB SUSPECTED The cash-in-transit robbery appeared to have been staged, and two of the Fidelity guards were believed to have been involved, said Hani. Upon completion of the investigation, the Director of Public Prosecutions decided that the two Fidelity guards — the driver and crewman — must be arrested and charged. This resulted in a warrant of arrest being obtained on 30 October last month. Tracing continues for the second person, Hani said. ARREST AND COURT APPEARANCE On Thursday last week, officers from the Hawks’ Bellville National Priority Violent Crime team conducted a tracing of the suspect and were able to arrest the crewman at his house in Gugulethu.
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Van 7’s tot ma en nou ’n Springbok AVRIL FILLIES ie Springbokvroue het in 2025 ’n deurbraak gemaak om nie net hul hoogste keuring op Wêreldrugby se lys in die negende plek te behaal nie, maar het vanjaar hul 2026- internasionale seisoen met talle eerstes en ander hoogtepunte afgesluit. Dit is die Bokvroue se hoogste posisie wat hulle behaal het sedert hulle hul eerste toets in 2004 gespeel het. Die posisie is te danke aan die Bokvroue wat die VSA en Italië op tuisbodem geklop het, en dit opgevolg het met goeie uitslae teen spanne soos Kenia, Fidji en Spanje. Die Bokvroue se aanslag het in Mei met die RugbyAfrikabeker begin en in die onlangse twee toetse teen Ierland (vyfde op die ranglys) met twee nederlae in die Athlone-stadion geëindig. Alicia Arries van Scottsdene, ’n Bok- en Van der Stel-Evergreens-vleuel, was een van die geskiedenismakers in die span. Sy het verlede jaar die meeste van die Bokvroue se wedstryde weens ’n besering misgeloop en ná haar herstel het sy net sterker teruggekom en in Kenia vier drieë gedruk om die Bokvroue te help om as Afrika-kampioene gekroon te word.
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EERS ATLETIEK, TOE RUGBY “Hoewel ek op skool aan atletiek deelgeneem het, het ek rugby gekies, want dit leer my meer as om net op jou krag staat te maak. Jy leer spanwerk, dissipline, respek, moed en uithouvermoë, en dit alles ontwikkel die passie, opgewondenheid en eenheid om deel daarvan te wees. Die feit dat ek aan naellope deelgeneem het, help nou dat ek dit in rugby op vleuel kan gebruik,” sê sy. As atleet het sy nie ’n held of heldin gehad nie, maar was opgewonde dat daar wel vrouerugby was en hoe groot dit in die
JY HET NES ENIGE SEUN OOK DIE REG OM TE DROOM OM EENDAG ’N SPRINGBOK TE WEES
ondersteun en aangemoedig om my drome en ideale as rugbyspeler na te streef. Sy en ander geliefdes het nie net vir my nie, maar ook my dogter, ondersteun en laat my toe om op my rugby te fokus terwyl hulle na my dogter omsien as ek saam met die Bokvroue op toer is. “As daar een speler is van ’n ander land met wie ek graag sal wil saamspeel, is dit Shiray Kaka van die Black Ferns. Sy is plat op die aarde en het nes ek ook ’n ma geword, die kans gekry om weer rugby te speel en ’n kontrak te teken, wat vir my boekdele spreek oor vrouerugbyspelers. Ek was voorheen deel van die Bokvroue 7’s-stelsel, maar het oorgeskakel na 15’s, waar ek tot nou groot hoogtes bereik het,” sê Arries.
land was toe sy grootgeword het. Vir haar was dit ’n openbaring hoe die vroue hul liggame op die spel plaas in so ’n fisieke sport en dit het gewys as jy 100% in enige sport gee, is enigiets moontlik. “Vrouerugby is eers in 2002 in SA begin en as jy kyk waar ons vandag is, het ons stadig begin, maar deur die jare gevorder. Daar is selfs vroueskeidsregters, -afrigters en -bestuurders – iets wat nie voorheen deel van Suid-Afrikaanse rugby was nie, want dit was ’n sport net vir mans. As klub-, provinsiale en Bokrugbyspeler is dit belangrik dat ek vrouerugby in my gemeenskap meer sigbaar moet maak. “Vrouerugby moet nie net in Kraaifontein nie, maar ook in ander gemeenskappe landwyd meer toeganklik, mededingend en onderhoudbaar wees, terwyl dit geleenthede skep vir meisies en vroue om van skoolvlak tot op Springbokvlak te kan vorder. Daar is hope talent in ons gemeenskappe; die meisies en vroue moet meer geleenthede kry,” sê sy. BESERINGS, SWANGERSKAP KEER HAAR Weens ’n besering en ’n swangerskap het sy twee Vroue-wêreldbekers misgeloop en met die sukses wat sy vanjaar op die rugbyveld behaal het, hoop sy dat sy beseringsvry bly en sal kan voortbou deur die 2027-seisoen. As rugbyspeler het sy talle lande besoek en elke land het ’n indruk of herinnering gelaat. Lande wat sy besoek het, sluit in Tunisië, Frankryk, Dubai, Los Angeles,
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Kanada, Hong Kong, Kenia, Fidji, Wallis, Italië en Spanje. Fidji is haar gunsteling, want die land praat rugby en hul kultuur komplimenteer alles wat rugby behels. “My ma het die meeste invloed op my rugbyloopbaan gehad. Ek is ’n enkelma en voor en ná my swangerskap het sy my
NIE NET VIR MANS Haar boodskap aan elke jong meisie wat graag rugby wil speel, is dat jy nie moet toelaat dat ander jou oortuig dat rugby net vir mans is nie. “Jy het nes enige seun ook die reg om te droom om eendag ’n Springbok te wees, deel te neem, sukses te behaal en jou provinsie en land te verteenwoordig. Om ’n beroepspeler te word, hang nie net van jou talent af nie, maar jou gesindheid, dissipline, toewyding en bereidwilligheid om hard te werk, tel ook. “Die reis sal nie maklik wees nie, met baie uitdagings en teleurstellings en oomblikke dat jy in jouself gaan twyfel. Jy moet net onthou dat elke groot rugbyspeler êrens begin het – alles het vir elke Springbokspeler as ’n jong seun of meisie met ’n droom begin.” Arries is naas Adrian Jacobs en Cheslin Kolbe die Springbokke wat die land en die wêreld laat kennis neem van ’n plek soos Scottsdene of Northpine in Kraaifontein, waar hul wortels gegrawe is.
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Mayor gives kit to Spurs AVRIL FILLIES eacon Spurs Football Club in Mitchell's Plain received sports equipment to the value of R35 300 from the Mayoral Fund to help the club fulfil its league obligations under the Mitchell's Plain Local Football Association. "The sponsorship from the Mayoral Fund was made possible through a nomination by local councillor Solomon Philander and is a major blessing to the club and its youth structure. As a club, we did not have the necessary equipment and training facilities for our kids, who, amidst these resource challenges and the external environment, are able to compete with their peers on a weekly basis. We previously lacked sufficient balls, cones, and equipment for all our kids to participate in training sessions, which would allow us to enhance their skills on the field of play," says Kurt Warner, head of the youth structure at the club. The equipment will give the club a boost as it will allow them to do more to their teamwork, and confidence in the players abilities. The club was established in 2002 after the merger of Beacon Wizards, Beacon United, and Barcelona in Beacon Valley. The founders were the late Dawood King, Isaac
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CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2002 AFTER THE MERGER OF BEACON WIZARDS, BEACON UNITED, AND BARCELONA
King, Nigel King, Kevin Cupido, Desmond Mack, Ebrahim Bester, Steven Smith, his late parents Martin and Gertrude Smith, and Patrick Abrahams. Beacon Spurs has teams from U.6 to senior level, as well as an over-35 and over-40 team. The player the club is proudest of is Bafana Bafana player Nasief Morris, a central defender. He left South Africa in 2001 to pursue a career in Europe, going on to play mostly in Greece but also in Spain and Cyprus. Morris won 37 caps for the South African national team between 2004 and 2009. He is currently the coach of the UCT Ladies team. Other players from the club who have played for Premier Soccer League clubs are Sergio Shella (SuperSport), Gennaro Johnson (Cape Town City and Tuks), Selwyn Stevens (Mamelodi Sundowns, the U17 national team, and Hope FC), and Danovian Davids (Cape Town Spurs).
Present at the handover of the soccer equipment to Beacon Spurs Football Club with the juniors were Kurt Warner, head of the junior structure, Solomon Philander, ward councillor, Exco members Patrick Abrahams, Sadia Damons, Tammy Jaars, Mishka Titus (coach), Melanie Solomons, AZ Berman Primary School member and Vincent Baron, club referee.