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‘TORNADO’ WREAKS HAVOC IN TAFELSIG PAGE 5 Westridge High School renamed its library after former learner Athol Williams at a ceremony on Monday 21 September. Williams is the Academic Director for Oxford University’s Advanced Management and Leadership Programme. He holds ﬁve masters degrees from top global universities including MIT, Harvard and the London School of Economics. He is also the founder of the literacy non-proﬁt organisation Read to Rise.

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together with the Western Cape Government and local civic leaders, launched the Tafelsig East Safe Zone on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September, at His Will Church in Tafelsig. Community stakeholders, law enforcement agencies and government officials came

together under the banner “Stronger Together, Safer Together”. The initiative forms part of a R9 million provincial government-funded safety plan that uses a “whole of society” approach to target crime hotspots across Mitchells Plain.

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WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER

The R5 Book Sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home takes place on Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October from 09:00 to 16:00 and Saturday 3 October from 09:00 to 13:00 at the front area of the Charity Shop. There will be a selection of DVDs and CDs at this sale, at only R5 each. Also books, including children’s books, text books, coffee-table books, etc. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilities are readily available for al sales.

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Bayview store has confirmed that the monkeypox rumour circulating on social media is false. This comes after a voicenote shared on community WhatsApp groups over the weekend claimed that staff at the OK store in Spine Road had the infectious disease. The note alleged that “all the cashiers were sent home” with confirmed cases of “monkeypox” which is also called mpox.

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MEASLES MISTAKEN The panic was unwarranted though as OK Bayview store owner Ettiene Nel confirmed that while several staff members had been booked off sick, doctors’ notes confirmed that they had measles and not monkeypox. He said the store immediately sends ill employees to the doctor to confirm whether they are fit to work and that no monkeypox cases had been reported at the store. “There is no one at work that is contagious,” he said. HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) spokesperson Dwayne Evans said there have been no confirmed cases of mpox in Strandfontein. “We appeal to the public to not spread unverified information and encourage them follow our official social media

— Dwayne Evans channels and reputable media sources,” he said. WHAT IS MONKEYPOX? According to the national alert, mpox is a viral disease. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue and rash or skin lesions. “Typically, the skin lesions start as flat red spots before progressing to bumps, followed by fluid-filled blisters, then pus filled bumps and eruptions into crusted scabs. The symptoms usually appear within 6 to 13 days after exposure but can range from 5 to 21 days. Therefore, anyone experiencing these symptoms, particularly if they have had close contact with a confirmed case or a suspected case, should seek medical attention immediately and avoid close contact with others,” the alert said. “Mpox is transmitted mainly through close physical contact with an infected person, including skin-to-skin contact with the rash or lesions, and contact with contaminated materials such as bedding, clothing, or towels used by an infected person. “Mpox-positive persons can also transmit the virus through respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact, uncovered coughing or sneezing,” it said. The alert urged vigilance and advised frequent hand washing as a preventative measure. “The government, through the support of the World Health Organization, has secured limited doses of mpox vaccines (MVA-BN) and treatment (Tecovirimat) as part of its outbreak response strategy to disrupt local transmission,” the alert said.

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NATIONAL OUTBREAK Panic quickly spread due to dozens of cases of the disease, which is also called mpox, being confirmed in the province in recent weeks. The national Department of Health has issued an alert to citizens to be vigilant after a sharp increase in laboratory-confirmed mpox cases over the past few weeks, with the Western Cape having the highest number of cases.

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Strandfontein CPF recruits volunteers to ﬁght GBV The Strandfontein Community Police Forum (CPF) is calling on local residents to join a team of volunteers to help tackle gender-based violence in their area. The CPF, which works alongside the police to improve safety in the community, is recruiting volunteers known as GBV Warriors. Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at someone because of their gender, including domestic violence and abuse. The warriors will go street by street and home by home, engaging with residents respectfully, listening to their concerns, sharing information and connecting people with the appropriate support services, the CPF announced on its WhatsApp channel. WHO CAN JOIN The forum is looking for Strandfontein residents, men and women of all ages, who are compassionate and communityminded. Volunteers must be good communicators who can listen without judgement and must be willing to undergo training, the post said. VETTING Applicants must agree to a vetting process, which includes a background check, and must not have any criminal record. Volunteers will need to commit to 16 hours per month of active community

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TRAINING Warriors will be trained in several areas, including: Recognising signs of domestic violence and abuse; Safe and respectful ways to engage with the community; Communication and how to calm tense situations; Protection orders and the laws around gender-based violence; The rights of victims and the support available to them; Safety planning and how to respond in emergencies; How to refer residents to the right professional services.

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MORE THAN A VOLUNTEER ROLE The CPF says the role is more than just volunteering. “It is about being present in the community's streets, listening to residents and helping people find a way forward before violence becomes a tragedy,” the post said.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED For more information or to apply, contact Sandy Schuter at 071 947 8294 or Charlene Morris at 061 824 0511.

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER Visit the Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club's open day from 10:00 to 16:00 at 14a Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. Entry is free. Come and learn more about the hobby of crystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and related craftwork. Trawl the stalls, chat to our members and ﬁnd your special item. Plenty of off-road parking. Food available. All welcome, especially children. The Durbanville Craft Market takes place at 5 Louw Street (corner Louw and Hafele) from 09:00 to 14:00. Visitors can browse through the stalls with handmade crafts and art sold by the creative talented crafters and artists, or support the charities. Entry to the market is free and pets are welcome. The market is honouring local seniors with a special Golden Years Day. Join them and the Durbanville Seniors Hub for tea and scones or cake in the beautiful tranquil gardens from 10:00 to 12:00. There will be no charge for seniors, R30 per person for family accompanying them. Bellville Senior Sentrum/Chrismar Villas hou sy jaarlikse tradisionele basaar van 09:00 tot 11:00 by Jessiestraat 25, Chrismar, Bellville. Al die tradisionele lekkernye soos pannekoek, basaarpoeding, jaffels, vetkoek, hamburgers, boereworsrolle, pampoenkoekies, roosterkoek en die heerlikste tuisgebak sal te koop wees. Om lang rye te vermy, kan koskaartjies vooraf gedurende kantoorure – Maandag tot Vrydag tussen 08:00 en 12:00 – gekoop word. Kaartgeriewe is beskikbaar. Skakel 021 910 1250 vir meer inligting. Bargain hunters, thrift lovers and savvy shoppers are invited to spend their Saturday morning browsing, discovering and shopping at the Goodwood Bargains Market from 09:00 to 13:20 at Goodwood Sports Club. Entry is free. Parking available via Alice and Milton Streets. For more information email thegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com Residents are invited to enjoy a morning of shopping, treats and community spirit when St Oswald’s Church in Park Avenue, Milnerton, hosts its bazaar. The bazaar will run from 08:30 to 13:00, offering visitors plenty of time to browse the variety of stalls and enjoy the relaxed community atmosphere.

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SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 09:00 to 14:00. Bargains galore selling bric-a-brac, household and other goods, collectables, pre-loved clothing and much more.

THURSDAY 8 OCTOBER U3A Tygerberg will meet at Stellenberg Dutch Reformed Church on the corner of Mountain View Drive and Eidelweiss Road, Eversdal. This month's speaker is Melody Tomlinson who will speak on the topic "People don't resist AI, they resist uncertainty". Doors open at 09:00 for tea and coffee, and the speech begins at 10:00. Entrance is R10 for members and R20 for visitors, who are most welcome.

VRYDAG 9 OKTOBER Die AGS Kuilsrivier-aftreeoord (Care Village) bied ’n lentemark van 12:00 to 19:00 by sy perseel in Kerkstraat aan. ’n Verskeidenheid stalletjies sal beskikbaar wees met soetgoed, peuselhappies, ingelegte produkte en heerlike kos tot klere.

SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER Enjoy an afternoon with Suidooster and Kelders van Geheime personalities during a fundraising lunch at the High-End 420 Hotel to help a young martial artist achieve his dream of representing South Africa in Japan. The event takes place from 11:00 to 14:00, with tickets priced at R450. Only 50 tickets are available, with ticket sales closing on 5 October. To book please, contact Naomi Schoeman on 071 380 8907. As deel van die Durbanville Moedergemeente se 200-jaar-vieringe word ’n kinderkuns-uitstalling met werke van Durbanvillese kinders in die konsistorie agter die kerk aangebied. Hierdie unieke uitstalling van spogwerk is op Saterdag 10 Oktober tussen 10:00 en 14:00 en op Sondag 11 Oktober tussen 09:00 en 11:00 oop vir besigtiging. The Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its rescheduled Spring Market and Book Sale from 09:00 to 14:00. Browse a wide selection of books and explore a variety of handcrafted treasures, vendor stalls, and delicious treats at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville. For more information, contact Jean on 083 356 0001 or Allen on 078 393 5924 via WhatsApp.

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TO PAGE 3 Violence prevention, secure communities, effective policing, job opportunities, and leadership and skills training. The first safe zone to roll out was in Montrose Park in May, followed by Strandfontein. Both areas were among the crime hotspots identified by the MPSDF through crime data analysis. Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum spokesperson Tyrone Parks said the Safe Zone strategy works by setting up secure community hubs where vulnerable residents and young people can access information, government services, skills programmes designed with an understanding of trauma, and recreational activities. GANG VIOLENCE DRIVES LOCAL CRIME Sector Commander Captain Williams told the launch audience that the vast majority of serious crimes in the area are driven by gang violence. He appealed to parents to be aware that young boys are being targeted for recruitment into gangs, and urged the community to adopt a “my child is your child” approach to protect young people. WORKING TOGETHER MPSDF chairperson Abie Isaacs said turning the tide requires deep collaboration, based on an approach that brings together government and the whole of society. He said the forum's safety and development projects are designed to address the specific enforcement and social challenges identified by the police. Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais said the provincial government firmly supports the work of the MPSDF. She said long-term safety cannot be achieved through policing alone. “Policing is essential, but prevention is much more important,” Marais said. “It means giving young people constructive spaces to spend their time. It means connecting families with support. It means creating access to mentorship, education, psycho-social services, recreation, and opportunities that can change the direction of a young person's life. And that is the purpose of a Safe Zone.” A CALL TO THE COMMUNITY Marais challenged Tafelsig's schools, faith-based organisations, businesses and civil society groups to actively support the hub. She said the strength of the safety programme would come from the residents of Mitchells Plain. Parks said the launch ended on a festive note, with the formal programme giving way to cultural displays featuring local music, song and dance. A newly formed Safe Zone Task Team, together with the MPSDF, will soon begin programmes, projects and safety campaigns specific to Tafelsig East. Parks said the first rollout starts as early as next week, with the launch of school holiday programmes including school sports holiday programmes and holiday programmes designed with an understanding of trauma, to keep young people engaged and supported.

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Man shot dead in Tafelsig

35-year-old-man was shot and killed in Kilimanjaro Street, Tafelsig, on Monday morning, at about 06:28. Police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg confirmed that Mitchells Plain police opened a murder case after the shooting. When police arrived at the scene, they found the man with gunshot wounds to his body. Medical personnel declared him dead at the scene, he said.

REPORTS THAT BODY WAS DUMPED AT A SCHOOL PROVE FALSE CALL FOR INFORMATION The circumstances around the shooting are still under investigation and no arrests have been made yet. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Crime Stop on 08600

10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app to share information anonymously. NOT DUMPED OUTSIDE SCHOOL Reports on crimewatch chat groups say that the body was found outside a school in the early hours of the morning, but there are no schools in Kilimanjaro street. Neighbourhood watch members confirmed that the body was found by a resident and that the victim appeared to have been shot dead.

NSRI crew rescues children from rip currents Three children were rescued from rip currents at Monwabisi Beach after National Sea Rescue Institute crews happened to spot them while returning from an earlier emergency call. Nicolette Whitehead, NSRI Strandfontein station commander, said the on-duty team was called out at 16:34 on Monday 21 September after reports of a drowning happening at Monwabisi Beach. THE CALL-OUT NSRI rescue swimmers went straight to the beach while the crew launched the NSRI rescue boat, Rotarian Wares, from the NSRI satellite station at Monwabisi. The City of Cape Town water rescue network was alerted. The police, Western Cape government emergency medical services, Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service and City of Cape Town Law Enforcement all responded.

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SEARCHING FOR THE ORIGINAL INCIDENT Unconfirmed reports suggested a drowning had taken place at Monwabisi Beach about half an hour earlier. Rescue teams tried to find where the incident was happening but could not locate anyone in trouble. The person who raised the alarm could not be reached. During the search, bystanders came forward and said a woman who appeared to have been caught in rip currents — strong currents that pull water out to sea — had been helped out of the water by unidentified bystanders. The woman had since left the beach. With no one found in distress or needing medical help, the call was cancelled and rescue teams began heading back to base. CHANCE RESCUE As the NSRI rescue boat was returning to shore, the crew noticed three children

swimming nearby in shallow surf. They appeared to be caught in rip currents and were being swept off their feet and pulled out to sea. The rescue boat changed course to reach them and recovered all three local children — two boys aged 10 and 11, and a 13-year-old girl. They were brought to shore safely. None were injured and they were taken into the care of their parents. No further assistance was needed. ORIGINAL INCIDENT Whitehead said it still could not be confirmed whether the original incident that prompted the call-out had taken place. She said the NSRI was grateful that the crew, emergency services and rescue boat were on hand when the children got into difficulty, preventing a possible drowning by chance.

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Cape Town think tank explores bold plan to clear gridlock DESIRÉE RORKE

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he future of work is changing, and the way we work needs to change with it. In Cape Town where traffic congestion gridlocks are at the order of the day, a hybrid and flexibile working model is now being explored by the City of Cape Towns urban mobility directorate. A think tank forum shaped around workspace ideas was recently held at the directorate’s newly revamped offices designed around the modern principles of shared work stations, and technology enabled meeting rooms. The forum explored how flexible and hybrid working can create more productive and sustainable workplaces, while demonstrating how the urban mobility directorate is leading by example by applying the Citys Travel Demand Management (TDM) principles to the way they work themselves. TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT Travel Demand Management is the new buzz word in terms of curbing severe traffic congestion in the city. The strategy, recently developed and approved by the City, aims to shift commuter behaviour rather than building costly new roads. Among other things it promotes flexible and remote work and encourages walking, cycling, liftclubs, and public transport options to reduce single occupant car dependency. Another core goal is to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector to meet environmental targets. The gathering brought together internal and external stakeholders, large employers, industry professionals and practitioners interested in TDM, sustainable mobility and flexible workplace trends. “This event reflects the City’s steadfast commitment to addressing congestion through forward-thinking TDM initiatives, including the promotion of flexible and hybrid work arrangements. We also showcased

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spatial planning practices resulting in shorter trip distances. And the third goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the transport sector,” he said.

urban mobility’s innovative newly revamped offices that are a testament to what we can accomplish through collaborative partnerships. “We worked with the City’s Facilities Management department to build a smart, sustainable and future-focused workspace that will ensure that we serve Cape Town effectively in efficient modern spaces,” said the City’s urban mobility executive director, Regan Melody. The forum also highlighted the role TDM can play in giving residents and businesses greater flexibility in how, when and whether they travel. “Council recently approved the City’s new TDM, which is ultimately about giving people real choices. about when to travel, how to travel and whether to travel at all. We must start with ourselves because we can’t expect residents and businesses to change how they move and work if we aren’t willing to do the same,” says Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayco member for urban mobility. “There are thousands of workers in this city. From healthcare workers, retail staff, hospitality workers, cleaners, security guards and more whose jobs cannot be done remotely. They are the ones who sit longest in traffic and queues and lose the most time. “The first goal of the TDM Strategy is to reduce unnecessary motorised travel and reduce private vehicle demand in the peak period through locked-in congestion relief. “The second goal is to increase inter-departmental and interagency responsibility and accountability for improving

FLEXIBLE WORKING The City’s experience demonstrates the potential impact of flexible working. In 2018, its Flexible Working Programme (FWP) was introduced as a TDM pilot initiative to reduce peak-period congestion, supported by a change management framework. When Covid-19 hit, the City was better positioned to transition to remote working, with the FWP subsequently evolving into the “Future of Work” programme. “The associated travel reduction is significant. It is estimated that the current reduction in vehicle kilometres travelled is close to 40% for City offices located in the CBD. Flexible and remote work is thus a practical TDM measure that reduces peak-hour travel demand while improving productivity, sustainability and organisational resilience,” added Quintas. The forum also brought together a range of perspectives on the future of work and the City’s evolving workplace environment. Executive director for corporate services Ernest Sass delivered the corporate services address, while Niki Covary unpacked the City’s Travel Demand Management Strategy. Kareema Fakee explored the next steps for Civic Masterplanning, while Lydon Kleinhans focused on the Future of Work and Karen Scholtz shared insights into the Western Cape Government’s Work Arrangements Policy. Woolworths’ Cornelius du Plessis shared perspectives and lessons learned on flexible working arrangements. The programme also included a showcase and walkabout led by Sasha Vaughan and Clayton van Neel, with the City’s Transport Planning and Network Management Director, Neil Slingers, delivering the closing address.

New plan aims to revive industry .

Government, labour and private sector stakeholders have agreed to work together on a new model of industrial park aimed at bringing back South African light manufacturing. Key industry stakeholders last week endorsed the blueprint for Scaled Labour Intensive Manufacturing (SLIM) parks. The 34-page document was launched on Thursday 17 September by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Based on extensive clothing sector research, the strategy details how SLIM parks could significantly reduce the cost of producing local clothing. It offers a model that could be expanded to other light manufacturing sectors. Talks are already under way to turn the research into a first pilot park at a Western Cape site outside Cape Town. The SLIM concept draws on support from the Cape Clothing and Textiles Cluster, as well as research by Professor Justin Barnes, a leading expert in global supply networks — the international systems of people, companies and resources involved in creating and delivering a product — and manufacturing sector stalwart Graham Choice. Speaking at the launch, Choice noted that SLIM was ready for trial. “We’ve tested every one of the SLIM elements individually, but we’ve never tested them collectively,” he said.

Lower costs — Shared utility arrangements offering lower factory rentals, shared industrial services and affordable onsite renewable energy. Parks would be sited directly next to large highdensity communities so workers can walk to work. Cheaper production — Structural changes designed to deliver a lower cost per minute of production, targeting R1,50 compared with current industry averages of R4,50 to R5,00 in cities. This would ensure local products reach shops and export markets at competitive prices. Worker training — Industrial parks situated close to residential areas reduce commuting times and staff transport costs. Every employee will have access to training aligned with a national qualification. Retail support — Major local retailers have agreed to provide a consistent, highvolume market for massproduced clothing. Targeted investment — Strategic equipment investments supported by public sector finance, drawing on skills development funding through the National Skills Fund and Sector Education and Training Authorities, known as Setas. Public-private cooperation — Backing from three national ministries: Labour; Trade, Industry and Competition; and Higher Education.

HOW THE PARKS WOULD WORK The blueprint includes several key elements: Work schedules — A “4x4” rotation system where two teams work four longer days, totalling 42 hours a week, followed by four days off. This gives workers structured rest while keeping factories running throughout the year. The pilot is designed to accommodate at least three factories with 800 staff each, sustaining a total workforce of 2 400. The broader economic impact includes the creation of an estimated 12 000 indirect jobs across the clothing and textile supply chain and a R220 million wage injection into the local economy.

A COMPLETE SOLUTION Choice emphasised that while alternative labour shift systems have long been debated, SLIM represents a complete structural solution. “If you don’t have light manufacturing at scale, you can’t meet the opportunities presented by the sizeable local demand already identified in various research projects,” he said. He added that while SLIM is a national project, launching the pilot in the Western Cape provides a crucial foundation. The chamber invited all relevant economic stakeholders to collaborate on turning the SLIM blueprint into reality as soon as possible.

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School holiday programme aims to keep youth engaged The Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum (MPSDF) has launched its school holiday programme, aimed at keeping children and young people engaged in safe spaces. The programme is funded by the Western Cape Government as part of its Community-Level Safety and Development Programme. Mitchells Plain Safety and Development Forum spokesperson Tyrone Parks said it forms part of the forum's broader community-led approach to violence prevention, youth development and community safety. The official launch took place this weekend at Westville Primary in Westridge on 27 September. Parks said the event included addresses by MPSDF executive committee leadership and Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais, as well as engagements with beneficiaries and stakeholders. A school sports holiday programme for young people aged 14 to 18 runs from 28 September to 4 October. Parks said the programme features chess, netball, fivea-side soccer, darts, pool, and march and drill at venues across Mitchells Plain. A holiday programme designed with an understanding of trauma is being delivered for children aged 7 to 14 through community-based organisations across 16 zones in Mitchells Plain during the school holidays. Parks said media opportunities include interviews with MPSDF executive committee members, Marais, programme beneficiaries, coaches, community-based organisations and other stakeholders. Guided visits to programme venues are also being facilitated.

Wild winds rip off roofs in Tafelsig S

trong winds ripped into structures in Tafelsig, taking the roofs off several of the homes in the area last week. The winds were part of a brief flash storm that occurred from about 03:00 to mid-morning over some parts of the City on Tuesday 22 September. Residents called the storm a tornado,

STORM WAS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A TORNADO but in a video on social media JP Smith, Mayco member for Safety and Security, said: “Around 3am a weather phenomenon moved through here. We don’t know if the South African Weather Service is going to classify it as a tornado or hurricane. It did significant damage.” He said the City's Disaster Risk Management department had assessed at least 50 structures in the area that had been damaged. Smith said the weather service was

likely to classify the storm as “an extreme wind event or otherwise”. “But that doesn’t change anything about what the damages are.” Residents likened the wind during the storm to a tornado and claimed Maanskynkop was the worst-affected, but according to Smith properties closest to the ocean were the worst off. He said most of the affected homes were also not insured and residents were dependent on relief resources. Smith appealed for donations of metal sheeting to help the affected families. Smaller storms later in the week did not cause any additional damage.

The roofs were blown off several home and garages.

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NSRI urges water safety as holiday activity increases The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is urging the public to prioritise water safety as warmer weather and the school holidays are expected to bring increased activity at beaches, swimming pools, rivers and dams. The warning comes as the NSRI reports an increase in rescue activity along parts of South Africa’s coastline. NSRI Head of Communications Andrew Ingram said families, swimmers, boaters and anglers should take precautions before entering or spending time near the water. “Summer should be a time to enjoy the water safely, but increased activity along the coastline, dams and rivers can also result in more people getting into difficulties,” he said. “Many water-related emergencies can be prevented by planning ahead, choosing safer places to swim and supervising children closely.” KNOW THE RISKS BEFORE ENTERING THE WATER The NSRI is urging swimmers to use beaches where lifeguards are on duty and to remain between designated swimming flags. The organisation is also reminding the public to learn how to respond to rip currents.

Anyone caught in a rip current should remain calm, avoid swimming directly against the current, float and raise an arm to attract attention. Where possible, swimmers should move parallel to the beach until they are clear of the current before using incoming waves to return to shore. People are also advised never to turn their backs on the sea, particularly when standing on rocks or fishing from the shoreline. Boaters, paddlers and those fishing from rocks should wear correctly fitted lifejackets. PARENTS URGED TO STAY ALERT The NSRI said drowning can often happen silently, meaning a child in difficulties may not be able to splash, wave or call for help. Parents and caregivers are urged to supervise children actively whenever they are in or near water and to keep young children within arm’s reach while swimming. Children should never be left unattended near water, even for a short period, while parents and caregivers are encouraged to put mobile phones away and avoid other distractions while supervising. Families visiting busy beaches

and other public areas are also advised to agree on a meeting point in case a child becomes separated from the group. KNOW WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY The NSRI advises the public to avoid alcohol before or during swimming and boating as it can impair judgement and physical ability, and affect a person's ability to supervise children. People should save 112, the national emergency number, and the NSRI Emergency Operations Centre on 087 094 9774 on their phones before heading to the water. Anyone who sees someone in difficulties should call a lifeguard or the NSRI rather than enter the water without flotation equipment. The NSRI recommends throwing the person something that floats, such as a Pink Rescue Buoy, and encourages members of the public to learn basic bystander CPR. “Water safety starts before you leave home,” Ingram said. “Check where lifeguards will be on duty, make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency and save the relevant emergency numbers on your phone. Most importantly, please actively supervise children whenever they are near water.”

Skok oor idome wat in die slag bly Almarié Geldenhuys van Vredekloof het as taalliefhebber en afgetrede dosent onlangs met groot skok tot die ontdekking gekom dat idiome nie eintlik meer deel van ons matrikulante se sillabus is nie. “En dit in skrille kontras met die ouer garde, wat op hoërskool bladsye en bladsye Afrikaanse en Engelse idiome uit die kop moes leer,” vertel sy aan TygerBurger. “Ek toets deesdae doelbewus jongelinge se kennis van idiome. My mond val telkemale in verwondering en skok oop as ek vind dat die meeste nie eens eenvoudige idiome soos ‘van die os op die jas’ of ‘die koeël is deur die kerk’ ken nie. Dis vir my ’n steen des aanstoots en steek my dwars in die krop.” Maar daar is natuurlik uitsonderings op die reël, dikwels te danke aan ’n pa of ’n ma wat idiomatiese taalgebruik deel van hul woordeskat maak en dit daagliks met hul spruite deel.

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“Ek kan nie help om te wonder wie by die Departement van Basiese Onderwys het dit nodig geag en besluit dat dit nie meer deel van die sillabus moet wees nie. Watter skande en tragiese besluit was dit nie.” Met die vrees dat idiome mettertyd in die niet gaan verdwyn, het Geldenhuys ’n blad op Facebook gestig – Afrikaanse Idiome – waar lesers deur middel van ’n pretspeletjie hul kennis aangaande idiome kan toets. Sy het ook onlangs by ’n aftreeoord opgetree en hierdie speletjie op ’n prettige manier aangebied. “Natuurlik het die gehoor ywerig deelgeneem en hulle het die meeste van die idiome geken. Wat ’n vreugde was dit nie!” Idiome, sê sy, is die skatkis van ’n taal en ’n goeie barometer om te toets hoe goed iemand ’n taal ken. “Dis soos speserye wat kos geur en ekstra lekker laat smaak. Dis die karakter en wysheid van ’n

taal wat deur geslagte aan ons oorgedra is. “Hou ook in gedagte dat baie idiome en uitdrukkings hul oorsprong in die Bybel het. Dink maar net aan ‘ ’n oog vir ’n oog’; ‘die skrif is aan die muur’ en ‘sout van die aarde’ om maar net drie te noem. Agter elke idioom lê ’n geskiedenis, volkswysheid en menslike ervaring. Dit verbind ons nie net met ons pragtige taal nie, maar ook met ons voorgeslagte. Wanneer idiome verdwyn, verloor ons nie slegs uitdrukkings nie – ons verloor ook ’n groot gedeelte van die rykdom en siel van Afrikaans. “Dit is taalskatte wat weer aan jong mense bekendgestel moet word. Kinders moet dit in hul kreatiewe skryfwerk asook in hul dag-tot-dag-kommunikasie met mekaar gebruik. ’n Taal sonder idiome is soos ’n tuin sonder blomme . . . die kleur, geur en karakter het verlore gegaan.”

Redevelopment of hospital on the cards RICHARD ROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

he Western Cape MEC of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited Tygerberg Hospital recently to discuss and provide an update on the much-needed redevelopment of the state-owned facility. Wenger and Nonhlanhla Nkosi, the department’s deputy director general, met with Marchel German, Ambassador of Global Gateway: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Ditri Zandrstra, Director of Public Finance: Invest International and Mohale Rakgate, acting head of Infrastructure Finance and Implementation Support Agency (Ifisa) — partners in the redevelopment — at Tygerberg Hospital recently. It was during this visit on Wednesday 16 September, that the group signed a Statement of Intent. In an online post, Wenger noted that the work being undertaken is intended to help the department deliver highquality, specialised healthcare to South Africans, while also strengthening training for the next generation of health professionals.

ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION TRANSFORMATION Wenger told TygerBurger that the redevelopment of Tygerberg Hospital is one of the Western Cape Government’s megabuilds for future infrastructure and is a once-in-a-generation transformation of healthcare in the province. “Redeveloping Tygerberg is one of the largest and most technically complex infrastructure projects the province has undertaken. The Western Cape Government is working through the required planning and National Treasury processes to secure a sustainable Public Private Partnership agreement. These requirements are essential to protect public finances and ensure the hospitals can serve communities for decades to come. “This is a long-term project and given the scale of the project and the multiple processes still under way, it is not yet possible

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to confirm a start date, final cost or completion deadline. However, we are working towards breaking ground in 2029,” said Wenger. STATEMENT OF INTENT Wenger said the agreement explores up to 45 million in proposed support, made available through the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Invest International, for health technology and medical equipment for the future Tygerberg Hospital redevelopment. “The proposed support is structured in two phases: 15 million is envisaged for oncologyrelated health technology, with up to a further 30 million for advanced medical equipment for the main redevelopment. This remains subject to the required agreements, conditions, and governance processes. “While ground has not yet been broken, this is the essential work happening behind the scenes that will make the project possible. This proposed support would help ensure that the future Tygerberg Hospital has the technology and equipment needed to provide specialised, high-quality care and train the next generation of health professionals,” said Wenger.

Province changes TB testing path for better treatment Between April and August 2026, 84% of the approximately 17 100 people who started TB treatment in the Western Cape did so within seven days of diagnosis. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness recorded its highest-ever monthly TB testing figure in March 2026, when more than 50 000 people were tested in a single month. In just the first five months of the 2026/27 financial year, the Western Cape has conducted more than 205 600 TB tests. That is already almost 70% of the total number of tests conducted during the whole of 2023, when 297 071 tests were conducted. Western Cape MEC of Health

and Wellness Mireille Wenger said: “Not every person with active TB experiences symptoms. This means cases can go undetected and transmission can continue within households and communities.” Historically, TB testing has been largely symptom-driven, which can miss people with active TB who have few or no symptoms. The department is therefore strengthening Targeted Universal Testing for Tuberculosis, known as TUTT, which focuses on testing people at greater risk, including people living with HIV and those who have been exposed to TB. Strengthened through facility-

based screening, community and household testing and tracing led by community health workers, this helps identify people who may not otherwise reach a health facility for testing, which is only the first step. The department is also using its TB Treatment Action List, an electronic tracking system, to help clinical teams identify and follow up with patients who have not started treatment or who may have stopped treatment prematurely. Wenger added: “If you have symptoms or have been in close contact with someone with TB, please seek care as soon as possible. TB is treatable and curable. We need communities

to ensure that people feel safe to test, safe to speak openly, and supported to stay on treatment. No one should have to face TB alone.”

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Anyone who has TB, including a person who has been away from care for some time, is encouraged to visit to their nearest public health facility.

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Web platform gives Fish shortage puts added pressure on Cape seabirds beach updates KAILIN DANIELS

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eachgoers will soon have an easier way to check whether their favourite stretch of coastline is suitable for recreational use, with the City launching a new online platform providing up-to-date water quality and beach information. Cape Town Beach Alerts is designed as a one-stop source for information on beaches and tidal pools along the Atlantic and False Bay coastlines. The platform, available at Cape Town Beach Alerts, provides the latest and longterm coastal water quality results in a simplified, colour-coded format. Users can search for a specific beach or tidal pool and view its most recent water quality result, as well as results over the past 365 days. The system uses three colours to make the information easier to understand: green indicates results within the national recreational water quality guidelines, amber indicates a single failure, while red indicates two consecutive failures. MORE THAN WATER QUALITY The platform goes beyond pollution results, providing a range of information for locals and visitors planning a day at the coast. For each monitored beach or tidal pool, users can access the location where water samples are collected, the number of samples taken over the previous year, the date of the last failed result and the results of the last eight samples. It also provides long-term water quality classifications, testing protocols and details of any active environmental alerts. Weather information, including current conditions and a three-day forecast with wind direction and strength, is also included. Beach goers can check whether lifeguards are on duty, view seasonal lifeguard schedules and find out whether a beach is designated as a Blue Flag beach during the season. The City says the platform will eventually be expanded to include information such as dog-walking areas, coastal upgrades and marine-life sightings. ALERTS FOR COASTAL INCIDENTS The service is also available through the City of Cape Town mobile application, with users able to register for push notifications about environmental and pollution-related alerts. These could include incidents such as sewage spills, unusual marine-life events, a beached whale, a rabid seal or other events that could affect beach users.

Cape Town Beach Alerts is a new pocket-source for reliable and relevant information about beaches and tidal pools in Cape Town.

City Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews, said the platform was intended to make technical water quality information easier for the public to understand. “Cape Town Beach Alerts makes complicated data about coastal water quality accessible to the public,” Andrews said. He said the City wanted the platform to become a trusted source of information for residents and visitors. “This is only the first phase of the webpage,” he said, adding that more information would be added during future development. WEEKLY TESTING ACROSS THE COASTLINE The City says its coastal water quality monitoring programme covers more than 300km of coastline, with a dedicated team collecting water samples every week from more than 100 locations. Testing is based on enterococci counts, an internationally recognised indicator used to assess coastal water quality and associated health risks. The samples are independently analysed by a laboratory accredited by the South African National Accreditation System for microbiological analysis of seawater. Andrews encouraged residents and visitors to use the new platform when planning trips to the coast. “Please save the link, share it, and use it for reliable and relevant beach information in your pocket,” he said. The launch comes ahead of the summer season, when thousands of residents and visitors are expected to make use of Cape Town’s beaches and tidal pools. Go to https://beachalerts.capetown.gov.za and try it out

CAPE TOWN BEACH ALERTS PLATFORM WILL GIVE RESIDENTS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON WATER QUALITY

For seabirds arriving at the Table View rehabilitation centre hungry, injured or weakened, recovery starts with something very simple: food. With the African penguin and Cape cormorant breeding season approaching, the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) is preparing for what could be a challenging few months. The organisation has secured about 17 tonnes of fish to help feed the birds in its care amid uncertainty surrounding fish availability and a recent sardine die-off along Southern Africa’s coastline. Sanccob says preparation is essential because it does not yet know what the coming months will bring.“The truth is simple: seabirds cannot heal without food,” the organisation said. 17 TONNES SECURED TO KEEP BIRDS IN CARE FED The organisation is currently caring for a range of seabirds, from African penguins and Cape cormorants to larger species with very different dietary requirements. A large pelican currently in Sanccob’s care can eat up to 15 fish in a single feed. A Shy Albatross, meanwhile, can consume around five squid per feed. For birds that arrive sick, injured, abandoned or malnourished, regular feeding is a crucial part of their rehabilitation before they can eventually be returned to the wild. But obtaining enough fish is becoming increasingly difficult against a backdrop of declining small pelagic fish stocks and growing pressure on marine ecosystems. AFRICAN PENGUINS ON BRINK OF EXTINCTION The African penguin was upgraded from Endangered to Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature in October 2024. Sanccob says the species has lost about 97% of its population, with fewer than 10 000 breeding pairs remaining globally. The decline has been linked to several threats, but access to food is one of the major concerns. African penguins depend heavily on small pelagic fish, particularly sardines and anchovies. Changes in where these fish occur can force penguins to travel further and spend more energy searching for food. They also face competition from commercial fishing for the same resources. Sanccob has warned that, if current population trends continue, African penguins could disappear from the wild by 2035. A FIGHT FOR FOOD BENEATH THE WAVES Cape cormorants, Cape gannets and other seabirds also depend heavily on sardines and anchovies.

Sanccob’s recent reporting identifies competition with commercial small-pelagic fisheries, along with environmental changes, as significant pressures on seabirds. The organisation says combined sardine and anchovy stocks are currently at their lowest recorded levels. This creates a difficult situation for seabirds trying to raise chicks. Adult birds need enough food to maintain their own condition while also returning to colonies to feed their young. When prey becomes scarce or moves further away, the distance and effort required to find food can have consequences for breeding success and chick survival. There have also been developments aimed at improving access to food for African penguins. In March 2025, Sanccob and BirdLife South Africa reached a settlement with the commercial sardine and anchovy fishing industry that was endorsed by the state and resulted in a Pretoria High Court order establishing no-take zones around six important African penguin breeding colonies. The measures are intended to protect biologically meaningful feeding areas for the penguins for the next decade. The conservation groups have argued that protecting access to prey is essential if the species is to have a chance of recovering. As breeding season approaches, Sanccob is preparing for an uncertain period along the coast — one in which the availability of food could make a significant difference to the seabirds depending on it. And for the birds already in its care, the message remains straightforward: before they can heal, they need to eat. Help Sanccob by donating a ﬁsh box, adopting a seabird or making a donation via the link in our bio or at www.sanccob.co.za

African penguins remain critically endangered, with their population having declined by about 97% and fewer than 10 000 breeding pairs remaining.

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A woman’s safety is purchased with her freedom

Kommentaar // Comments LEWENSKIEKIE

Die vreugdes van ’n ‘Karen’ langsaan

Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo went for a run after work and did not come back. Her eight-year-old daughter raised the alarm. Her body was found behind a hotel in Rhodesfield, Kempton Park. Since mid-July, nine women’s bodies have been found across Ekurhuleni — beside the R21, in the veld at Olifantsfontein, in a river at Clayville, on roadsides in KwaThema and Dawn Park. Only four have been identified. Police say four were sexually assaulted. Notice the grammar of police reports: the women “were found”. The passive voice hides someone. These women did not simply come to lie there, partially clothed. Someone left them. A body beside a highway speaks to every woman: this is not your space. Police have urged women around Kempton Park not to walk or run alone, to avoid secluded spaces and exercise in groups. Any woman would be wise to heed this. But our safety is bought with our freedom, and a curfew is drawn around women’s bodies while whoever threatens them moves freely. The HSRC’s National GBV Study of 2022 found that more than 35% of women over 18 have experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly at the hands of intimate partners. We are told to leave the street for the room. The room has never been safe.

Ons almal het seker ’n “Karen” in ons lewe nodig – iemand wat dinge interessant hou en jou herinner dat voorstedelike vrede soms net een WhatsAppboodskap van ’n diplomatieke krisis verwyder is. Snoei jy die takke van haar bome wat oor jou muur hang? Probleem. Werk jy op ’n Saterdag rustig in jou groentetuin? Te veel geraas. Hou jy hoenders op jou erf? Skielik is hulle verantwoordelik vir elke rot wat moontlik al ooit in Durbanville was. Intussen is haar eie papegaai natuurlik ’n gerespekteerde lid van die gemeenskap. Dan is daar die passief-aggressiewe boodskappe op die buurt se WhatsApp-groep. Geen name word genoem nie, maar jy lees dit en dink: “Jip, daardie een is vir my.” Die ironie maak dit besonders. Terwyl jou eiendom onder die vergrootglas is, word kamers verhuur, ekstra motors kom en gaan en die gepaardgaande geraas en verkeer is bloot deel van die normale voorstedelike simfonie. Dinge soos grensmure, bouwerk en swembadveiligheid word ook skielik minder interessant wanneer die skoen aan die ander voet is. Maar dalk het ons ons Karens nodig. Hulle gee kleur aan die buurt en stories om om die braaivleisvuur te vertel. Ek wens ons kon minder deur WhatsApp-groepe kommunikeer en eerder sommer net oor die tuinmuur praat oor dinge wat krap. ’n Bietjie wedersydse respek, ’n gesprek en ’n sin vir humor kan dalk baie meer bereik. INWONER, Durbanville

BLAMING VICTIMS FOR BEING IN THE ‘WRONG’ PLACE TEACHES WOMEN TO SHRINK THEIR LIVES

In 1989, Gill Valentine mapped a geography of women’s fear, showing how blaming victims for being in the “wrong” place teaches women to shrink their lives. She called it “a spatial expression of patriarchy”. Judith Butler sharpens the stakes: Frames of War (2009) asks when a life is grievable; Notes Toward a Performative Theory of Assembly (2015) writes of a plural right to appear — bodies claiming the street, demanding a liveable life. But a right a woman may exercise only in company, only in daylight, on approved routes, is not a right, it is a permission. Section 12(1)(c) of the Constitution guarantees everyone the right to be free from all forms of violence “from either public or private sources”. The duty is the state’s, not ours to discharge by staying indoors. In November 2025, during South Africa’s G20 Presidency — in which I served as Co-Chair of Women20 — genderbased violence and femicide were declared a national disaster after the Women’s Shutdown and a petition of more than a million signatures. Ten months later, a declaration is only as good as the road it reaches. Drucilla Cornell, in The Imaginary Domain (1995), held that becoming a person requires bodily integrity and the protection of an imaginary domain — the space in which we imagine who we might become. Fear invades that space. Urgency requires safety as public infrastructure, not private discipline: lighting that works, open land maintained and watched, patrols. Ekurhuleni has promised more metro police visibility; that must become permanent, not fade with headlines. The Clayville death was linked to the investigation only after police revisited their cases. Residents are right to ask why they were not warned sooner. The Acting Minister of Police called the thought of someone leaving for a run and never returning “too unbearable to think about”. Until a woman can run after work and come home to her daughter, we have not answered the disaster we declared. We have only described it. — PROF NARNIA BOHLER-MULLER

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Please help us take our Oakdale community back VREESLOOS-LEERDERS: Radio Tygerberg 104FM se jaarlikse Vreesloos-eindronde het einde verlede week plaasgevind. Soos ander jare is die deelnemers tydens die 24-uur-uitdaging emosioneel, ﬁsiek én intellektueel tot die uiterste beproef met verskillende uitdagings soortgelyk soos in “Survivor”, “Fear Factor” en “Mr Beast Games” – van vuurmaak met byna niks en werk agter ’n mikroskoop tot vreemde kos, ﬁsieke uithouvermoeë en ’n uitdagende 1 500-stuk legkaart het elke uitdaging die spanne die geleentheid gebied om waardevolle punte in te samel. Die hoërskole DF Akademie, Jan van Riebeeck, Brackenfell en Melkbosstrand het aan die eindronde deelgeneem. DF Akademie en die Hoërskool Melkbosstrand deel die tweede plek en Jan van Riebeeck is vanjaar se wenskool.

Desalination article gives incomplete picture I think the article “Desalination plant facing 5-year delay”, published on page 2 of the TygerBurger on Wednesday, 16 September, is somewhat light on the broader facts and may give an incomplete picture of the challenges facing the Western Cape's long-term water security. What is certainly true is that the Western Cape faces signiﬁcant long-term water-security challenges. These are not simply a question of annual rainfall, but also of rapid population growth and migration, economic development, increasing water demand and the need to build resilience against drought and changing climatic conditions. Based on comments made by the Mayor of Cape Town on KFM 94.5, it appears that the desalination project initially associated with Paarden Eiland has been placed on the backburner. If this is indeed the case, the reasons deserve much more public discussion. I believe the original Paarden Eiland proposal should be reconsidered as part of a broader, integrated engineering and infrastructure assessment. The City's own feasibility study identiﬁed advantages for Paarden Eiland, particularly regarding integration with the existing potable-water system and land acquisition, but also found that the constrained site could accommodate approximately 70 ML/day. The City has also investigated Witzands at a substantially larger capacity. This demonstrates that there is no single obvious answer and that site selection requires careful

comparison of technical, environmental, ﬁnancial and infrastructure considerations. The recent approval of major data-centre developments at the former King David Golf Club site also raises legitimate questions about the City's long-term infrastructure priorities. However, unless a direct causal link can be demonstrated, it would be inappropriate to claim that the data-centre development caused the desalination delay. The broader question of how scarce electricity, water and infrastructure capacity should be prioritised nevertheless deserves public discussion. A broader engineering assessment is required. Selecting a large-scale desalination facility along the Western Cape coastline requires considerably more than simply identifying a site close to the sea. The major criteria should include oceanographic and seawater-quality conditions; energy availability and grid integration; bulk-water distribution and network integration; topography and geotechnical suitability and environmental, socio-economic and stakeholder considerations. Research shows that different coastal regions present different advantages and disadvantages. The point is not that one location has already been proven to be the answer. The Western Cape should undertake a properly integrated site-selection process before committing billions of rand to infrastructure that may operate for decades. BEN GROENEWALD, Plattekloof

I am writing on behalf of concerned residents of Oakdale who feel that our community is being neglected and is deteriorating before our eyes. We are law-abiding residents. We work hard, raise our families, send our children to school, attend our churches and contribute to our community. Yet many of us are increasingly feeling that the neighbourhood we call home is no longer safe or suitable for our families. One of our greatest concerns is the growing presence of prostitution in our streets and surrounding areas. Residents report seeing women openly soliciting and, in some instances, being exposed in public spaces in ways that are completely inappropriate for children to witness. Oakdale is a community where there are homes, schools and churches. Our children should be able to walk through their neighbourhood without being exposed to adult activities taking place openly on our streets. We are not asking for people to be treated without dignity or respect. We are asking for the law to be enforced fairly and consistently and for the concerns of residents to be taken seriously. How did our community reach this point? Why are law-abiding residents being left feeling that they have to simply accept what is happening around them? Where are the authorities who are supposed to protect our neighbourhoods and listen to the people who live here? We are asking the City of Cape Town, the police and our local representatives to engage with Oakdale residents, investigate our concerns and work with the community on practical solutions. We want our streets back. We want our children to feel safe. We want our homes and churches to remain places of peace. Most importantly, we want to feel that our voices matter. Oakdale is our home. We have worked hard to build our lives here, and we should not have to give up on our community. When will somebody hear our plea? When will somebody come and help us? A CONCERNED RESIDENT, Oakdale

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Proposal for vaccines lauded Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed a proposal by Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp to open up the Agricultural Research Council’s (ARC) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine intellectual property to qualifying private sector manufacturers. UNANIMOUS ENDORSEMENT The ARC Board unanimously endorsed the proposal, which would allow private companies to take part in the large-scale manufacture of South Africa’s FMD vaccine. Meyer said the decision was a significant breakthrough in strengthening the country’s capacity to respond to FMD outbreaks. “I welcome Minister Aucamp’s proposal, which has received the unanimous support of the ARC Board, to expand the production of South Africa’s FMD vaccine through partnerships with qualifying private manufacturers,” he said. “This is a bold and practical intervention that will strengthen our ability to combat FMD and protect the country’s livestock industry.” LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURE Meyer said the fight against FMD required a whole-of-sector approach and that South Africa must rapidly expand its vaccine production capacity to meet current and future needs. ”By enabling qualifying private companies to utilise the ARC’s intellectual

property and participate in large-scale vaccine manufacturing, South Africa will be better positioned to ensure a reliable supply of vaccines, respond more rapidly to outbreaks, and strengthen national biosecurity,” he said. He said FMD posed a serious threat to livestock production, food security, export markets, and jobs across the agricultural value chain. “The livestock sector is a critical driver of economic growth and rural development. Strengthening domestic vaccine production capacity will help safeguard farmers, protect agricultural jobs, enhance food security, and support the long-term competitiveness of South African agriculture,” Meyer said. He added that the proposal demonstrated the value of collaboration between government, science, and the private sector. “The ARC has developed world-class expertise in animal health research. Allowing private sector participation in vaccine production will help translate that scientific excellence into practical outcomes at scale. This is an example of how innovation and partnership can be leveraged to address a national challenge,” he said. “We commend Minister Aucamp and the ARC Board for this forwardlooking initiative. Expanding vaccine manufacturing capacity is an important step towards building a more resilient livestock sector and strengthening our collective fight against FMD,” he said.

Maak seker diere is ingeënt TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS Kaapse troeteldiereienaars word aangemoedig om seker te maak hul honde en katte se hondsdolheid-inentings is op datum. Die Wes-Kaapse regering het die waarskuwing Maandag (28 September) op Wêreldhondsdolheidsdag uitgereik. Hondsdolheid kan deur ’n byt, krapmerk of die speeksel van ’n besmette dier na mense versprei. Die siekte is byna altyd dodelik sodra simptome verskyn, maar kan deur inenting en vinnige mediese behandeling voorkom word. Die provinsie se veeartsenykundige spanne het gedurende die vorige boekjaar 132 458 inentings aan honde, katte, beeste en perde toegedien. Die veldtogte het meer as R1,2 miljoen gekos.

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Die Wes-Kaapse minister van landbou, ekonomiese ontwikkeling en toerisme, dr. Ivan Meyer, sê elke ingeënte troeteldier versterk die beskerming van die hele gemeenskap. “Elke ingeënte hond of kat is nog ’n tree nader aan ’n hondsdolheidvrye Wes-Kaap,” sê Meyer. Enigiemand wat deur ’n moontlik besmette dier gebyt, gekrap of gelek is, moet die wond onmiddellik vir minstens 10 minute met seep en lopende water was. So iemand moet daarna dringend mediese hulp kry. Mense moenie wag vir simptome voordat hulle behandeling ontvang nie. Veranderings in ’n dier se gedrag, oormatige speeksel, aggressie, verlamming of ongewoon mak optrede kan waarskuwingstekens wees.

Deadline extended: Wear the Hope design challenge The City has extended the deadline for its Wear the Hope Design and Make Challenge. The challenge, now in its second year, invites residents to create a wearable design that captures the spirit of the Festive Lights Switch-On theme, "Beacon of Hope". Entrants are encouraged to draw on Cape Town's rich heritage for inspiration. The winning creation will be worn by the mayor at the Festive Lights Switch-On celebrations on Sunday

29 November on the Grand Parade. The winner will also nominate a community project to receive R5 000 worth of art supplies. The challenge is open to emerging designers, students, self-taught makers and anyone with a bold idea. Submit entries to wearhope@capetownfestivelights.co.za. Visit www.eventsincapetown.com/wear-thehope-challenge-2026 for more information.

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Dracula ballet on stage at Artscape

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Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) brings David Nixon’s acclaimed production Dracula back to the Artscape Theatre from 28 October to 1 November. The production, last staged to full houses, returns for a limited season of six performances. Leading principals Kirstél Paterson and Leusson Muniz head the cast, with full casting to be announced soon. Nixon, who received a CBE for services to dance, combines classical ballet with gothic storytelling in a work that pushes the genre into darker, more physical territory. The production is set to a stirring score with minimalist staging, evocative lighting, period costumes and striking set design. Evening performances take place from 28 to 31 October at 19:30, with matinees on Saturday 31 October at 14:00 and Sunday 1 November at 12:00. No under-13s. Tickets cost from R250 to R500 at Webtickets and Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 421 7695. Advance booking is recommended.

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rtscape’s annual New Voices Programme returns with six productions over four weeks at the Arena from 7 to 31 October, as the theatre continues to celebrate its 55th anniversary. The programme, in partnership with Suidoosterfees, is intended as a platform for new and emerging talent alongside seasoned professionals. Artscape CEO Marlene le Roux said the New Voices Programme had enjoyed many successes since its inception.

'DANGER IN THE DARK' The programme opens with the Northlink College production Danger in the Dark from 7 to 10 October. Directed by Sonwa Sakuba, the play is a reworking of the 1990s musical Poison by David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen, originally produced by Renaye Kramer STUDENT DOUBLE-BILL From 14 to 17 October, a double-bill of two senior student productions takes the stage. Reaxenia, presented by UCT and written and directed by Tshiamo Maloka, is an allegory that uses the idea of a workshop as a space to ﬁx the country. Poppycock, presented by the University of Stellenbosch and written by Enzo Cocciante and Mateo Komlosy, is a sketch comedy exploring the lived experiences of Gen Z males in modern South Africa. Entry to the student productions is free. Reserve seats on Webtickets. THE CRACKED HOUSE The third week belongs to The Cracked House by Ntsikayomzi Benya, running from 21 to 24 October. Starring Mbulelo Grootboom, Azola Mkhabile and

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Lusanda Soboyise, it follows siblings Langa, Xola and Andiswa as they reunite after 31 years for their mother's funeral. Directed by Sibuyiselo Dywili, the production is a reﬂection of South Africa's unstable political landscape and the human cost of separation, loss and survival. Tickets are R55 on Webtickets. CABARET DOUBLE-BILL The programme wraps up with a double-bill of two cabaret-styled productions from 28 to 31 October. The Tramp (Bite-Sized), presented by Wêla Kapela from the team behind the multi-award-winning Vincent, is a short taste of their newest musical about Charlie Chaplin, told through the eyes of his beloved alter ego. Written and directed by Amanda Bothma, it features Daniel Anderson and Paul Ferreira on piano. Flip-Flop, written and directed by Raﬁek Mammon, showcases two actors sharing the highs and lows of what happens behind the scenes, and just how hard they work for a mere call-back but no actual job. It features Gary Naidoo and Deon Lotz. Tickets for the double-bill, to see both shows backto-back, are R55 on Webtickets. The New Voices Programme is supported by Suidoosterfees, the City of Cape Town, NATi, the Jakes Gerwel Trust and the SBA. Tickets are available on Webtickets or through Artscape dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695.

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The 2026 Tiro Mpane Foundation National Choral Eisteddfod Regional Eliminations is at Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Saturday 3 October at 09:00. A celebration of choral excellence, musical creativity and cultural diversity. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees vind van 3 tot 11 Oktober plaas. Toneel, musiek, kuns, gespekke en meer. Besoek www.woordfees.co.za vir die program. Jan Blohm tree op Saterdag 3 Oktober om 20:00 by die Daisy Jones Bar op as deel van die Woordfees se Toyota-musiekfees. Kaartjies kos R295 by Quicket of R325 by die deur. Cape Ballet Africa presents Elyssium at The Baxter's Pam Golding Theatre from 3 to 11 October. Tickets from R200 at Webtickets. The Western Cape Regional eliminations for the Tiro Mpane Foundation National Choral Eisteddfod is on Sunday 4 October at 09:00 at Hugo Lambrechts Music Auditorium in Parow. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets. Kinnes van Somers runs at the Baxter from 6 to 10 October. Performed in Afrikaans and English, with surtitles, the play explores themes of identity, fear, inheritance and transformation Age restriction of 14 years Tickets cost R80 to R120 at Webtickets. Kom Fietna saam Mareldia is van 7 tot 17 Oktober by die Baxter-teater op die planke. Kaartjies kos R150 tot R180 by Webtickets. Voices of the Ages: Zolani Mahola - People Power is at Artscape on Saturday 10 October at 20:00. Tickets from R350 at Webtickets. The Kyle Shepherd Xahuri Trio Plays the Music of Abdullah Ibrahim on Saturday 10 October at 19:00 at The Baxter Concert Hall. Tickets cost R250 at Webtrickets. Theatre Dance Association - Dancers for dancers is

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at The Baxter Theatre on Sunday 11 October at 14:00. Twenty dance studios come together to raise funds for Cape Ballet Africa. Ballet, tap, modern, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatic dance.Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Albie Sachs: Father, Sons and Soft Vengeance comes to The Baxter 13 to 31 October. This new play explores the public and private life of activist, lawyer and constitutional judge, Albie Sachs. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Our Bodies Remember, a contemporary Jazzart dance production, runs at Artscape from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October at 19:30. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo performs at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 17 October at 18:00. Tickets from R990 at Webtickets. The Lunga Eric Hallam Foundation presents Rossini’s Stabat Mater at Paarl's Toringkerk on Saturday 17 October at 15:00. Tickets cost R200 at Webtickets. The Legacy of Dance Gala is at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday 24 October at 19:30 and Sunday 25 October at 14:30. Dutch National Ballet principal dancers are performing with eight South African dance companies. Tickets R350 to R550 at Webtikets. The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods at Theatre on the Bay from 24 October to 14 November. Tickets 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. Henry Ate: 30 Years of Slap in the Face is at The Daisy Jones Bar, Summerhill Wine Estate on Friday 30 October. Tickets from R220 on Quicket.

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Leusson Muniz (Dracula) and Fanelo Ndweni (Enﬁeld). PHOTO: BRENDA VELDTMAN

Learners from three Reddam House schools are joining forces to stage Kafka … and the Doll, an original musical at the Star Theatre in the Homecoming Centre from 15 to 17 October. Written and directed by Esmé van Dyk, head of culture at Reddam House Durbanville, the production brings together performers and live musicians from the Atlantic Seaboard, Constantia and Durbanville campuses on a theatre stage beyond their school grounds. It combines music, drama, dance and visual storytelling with newly written lyrics and an original script. Kafka … and the Doll runs from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 October at the Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre. The production is family friendly. Tickets start at R200 and are available through Quicket.

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PERFORMANCE TIMES: Thursday 15 October: 19:00–21:00 Friday 16 October: 19:00–21:00 Saturday 17 October: 14:00–16:30, and a gala evening performance 19:30–22:00 WordPress excerpt: Learners from three Reddam House schools perform Kafka … and the Doll, an original musical by Esmé van Dyk, at the Star Theatre from 15 to 17 October.

‘Quiche’ by Die Boer te sien Willie Strauss bring sy nuutste produksie Tong in die Quiche op Sondag 11 Oktober om 14:00 na Die Boerteaterrestaurant se verhoog in Durbanville. Wanneer ’n mens woorde soos sanger, koskenner, akteur, liedjieskrywer, sinkstoor, langtafel en myndorp bymekaar gooi, is die antwoord Willie Strauss. Tong in die Quiche is stories, musiek en kosverhale vol kleur en geur met ’n knippie nostalgie en ’n maatbeker vol lag. Hy sing van sy eie liedjies, vertel en lees stories voor en deel ’n wonderlike resep of twee om self by die huis te beproef. Die vertoning is ongeveer ’n uur lank. Henry-John Williams begelei Strauss op klavier. Kaartjies kos R200. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911.

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POETRY AND JAZZ SUNSET SESSION The Cape Cultural Collective Writers Club presents the sixth edition of Poetry and Jazz Sunset Sessions on Thursday 15 October from 19:00 at the Artscape Theatre Centre’s Innovation Lounge. The evening celebrates heritage, storytelling and African cultural expression. On the line-up are spoken word performances by Lwanda Sindaphi, Steph Carolus and Naked Soul, live vocals by Thami Baba and Enkosi Camagu (pictured), and The Mamela Band featuring Charles Louw, Carlo Fabe and Clayton Pretorius. The evening is hosted by Vusumuzi Mpofu and Isabella Schutter. Tickets cost R150. Book at Webtickets or Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 421 7695 or 021 421 7839.

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RUGBY: GOLD CUP COMPETITION

Mixed results for locals AVRIL FILLIES he results of the first round of the three teams representing WP Rugby Union in the Gold Cup Competition on Saturday 26 September were a mixed bag. Villager from Brookside, Durbell from Durbanville and Schotsche Kloof-Walmers (SKW) are flying the flag for the city and were competing in the Southern Bracket in SA Rugby’s community club competition. SKW had to play second fiddle against the defending champions Naka Bulls in Pretoria when they went down 43-36, while Villager beat Young Leopards form East London 66-18 at Brookside and Durbell had to travel to East London for their victory of 38-24 over East London Police. SKW was the wild card in the competition and was selected on their performances during the Super League A competition of WP, while Villager and Durbell finished first and second respectively on the log. Villager is looking for their third trophy after winning Super League A as well as the Presidents Cup when they won the Top 8. The Gold Cup is seen as unfinished business and Villager wants to make amends for last year’s loss in the final against Naka Bulls. Naka Bulls is the number one club in the country with three consecutive wins and all the teams in the Gold Cup will have their work cut out if they want to topple the defending champions. SKW finished in the top five of WP’s domestic competition and earned the wildcard. This was their second encounter against Naka Bulls after competing

VILLAGER, DURBELL, SCHOTSCHE KLOOF-WALMERS FLYING THE FLAG against them in the Saldanha Top 8 Easter Tournament in the West Coast and the match was seen as a revenge match after they lost 28-24 in April. It was just a case of what the margin of the result is going to be and if it will again be less than 10. Like the encounter in April the rematch did not disappoint as both teams scored freely but the experience of Naka Bulls pulled them through for the win. This time the score difference was seven, again less than 10. Durbell went to battle against the second team from the Eastern Cape, East London Police, Young Leopards travelled to Cape Town for their encounter against Villager. EL Police won the Super 14 competition of the Border Super League and wants to be the team who will have the bragging rights in East London with their progress in the Gold Cup competition. The competition is divided into two sections, Southern Bracket consisting of teams from WP, SWD, Boland, Free State, KZN, EP, Griquas and Border. The Northern Bracket include teams from the Bulls, Valke, Limpopo, Leopards, Pumas, Lions and Griffons. Other teams in the Southern Bracket are: College Rovers, Kimberley, Bloemfontein Collegians, Gardens, Saldanha, Evergreens, Groot Brakrivier, Roses United, Bloemfontein Police, Harlequins, Sishen and Crusaders.

Martial arts champions Nine karate students trained by Shihan Gavin Smith (6th Dan) took part in the Unicity Western Province (WP) Tournament on Saturday 19 September. Karate clubs from full-contact organisations across the metropole were present. All nine placed on the podium, with seven taking first place, one second

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