TygerBurger MitchellsPlain E-Edition 13 August 2025
Youth from Neocatechumenal Way in South Africa,a charism within the Catholic church,vis stops for the young pilgrims who took part in the Jubilee Youth Pilgrimage to Rome The pilg of interest and meet the pope The jubilee pilgrimages to Rome happen every 25 years Abo Neocatechumenal Way,raised funds for more than a year to take part in the pilgrimage The live in Cape Town and seminarians from the Redemtoris Mater seminary in Rondebosch.
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Residents are rallying against a plan to channel about 400kV of electricity down Highlands Drive The Colorado Park, Wildwood and Vanguard Villas ratepayers associations are fighting against a plan to erect electricity pylons along the road and the building
of the Erica substation on its periphery, in Philippi They say they want the City to give clear details on when the public participation will take place and when they plan to erect the pylons and substation which will channel more than 400kV through Mitchell’s Plain Colorado Park Ratepayers Association (CRRA) chair Natalie
Bent said she has been fighting the pylons since her time as subcouncil chair
“Years ago, I also objected to this because I was very concerned, especially with the electromagnetics, the 400kV because that's the overhead that they want ”
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VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub aan. Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
. The R Factor - a charity event to support the Lucky Lucy Foundation is on at Reddam House Durbanville on Friday 15 August at 18:30 A variety talent show of student dancers, singers, musicians and drama artists. Lucky draw prizes up for grabs. Tickets cost R100 at Quicket
SATURDAY16AUGUST
. Join the Friends of Bracken Nature Reserve at the reserve in Brackenfell for a morning of weeding Work starts at 09:00 Bring a hat and water For more information contact André at 071 089 9503.
. Die Elvisklub vergader om 14:00 by Bonn Road 44, Uitzicht, Durbanville Almal is welkom Whatsapp Eurika by 065 876 8024 vir meer inligting
. Die Kaapse Woordwewers bied om 14:00 'n gedigtedag by DNA Eatery and Cafe in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum aan. Die fokus val op vroue in digkuns en slegs vroue sal hul gedigte voordra. As deel van Vrouemaand rig die Kaapse Woordwewers 'n versoek om skenkings van sanitêre doekies, wat deur die vrouedigters aan leerders uitgedeel sal word. Bywoning is gratis. Kontak Gail Stone by 076 897 5384 of Martina Everts by 061 099 5124 vir meer inligting
MONDAY18AUGUST
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and drug dependence (Sanca) will host an in-person Drug Testing Workshop – Testing for Drugs and Alcohol will be held at the Bellville Library from 09:00 to 15:30 This one-day workshop is open to professionals and is especially beneficial for social workers who can earn CPD points for attending. The fee is R1 200 To register, please contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.
WEDNESDAY20AUGUST
. Join (Sanca) on an online Brief Intervention and Basic Counselling Training via Microsoft Teams, taking place over two days on 20 and 21 August, from 09:00 to 15:30 each day This training is ideal for social workers and other professionals in the field, with CPD points available The fee for the two-day session is R1 700 To secure your spot, contact Reinette Brand at 021 945 2099 or email bellville@sancawc.co.za.
. Die roman Gebeente deur Etienne van Heerden word deur dr Dorothea van Zyl by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat, Durbanville Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061
DONDERDAG21AUGUSTUS
. Die NG kerk Kuilsrivier-Suid, oftewel Suidkerk, bied 'n seniordag aan by Cup of Life, die kerk se koffiewinkel. Alle seniors is welkom om saam te kom kuier Die Groenewald-broers kom speel vrolike musiek. Die geleentheid begin om 10:00 vir 10:30 tot 12:00 Die koste beloop R20 en sluit eet- en drinkgoed in Stuur 'n WhatsApp na 082 769 8014 om plek te bespreek en betaal by Cup of Life
VRYDAG22AUGUSTUS
. Kom geniet 'n heerlike bord sop en lekker saamkuier by Huis De Kuilen se sop en samesyn-geleentheid om 18:30 by die NG kerk Kuilsrivier teen R75 per persoon. Bring jou gesin of vriende en kom geniet die aand. Gaste is welkom om hul eie drankies saam te bring. 'n Deel van die opbrengs sal gebruik word om opknappingswerk aan die tehuis te doen. Beperkte kaartjies is beskikbaar Kontak ontvangs by 021 903 7055 om te bespreek.
SATURDAY23AUGUST
. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372
(Whatsapp only) to book your ticket
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 and includes a quarterly journal, SHEMU, as well as access to a library of over 550 books, magazines, DVDs, and reference materials. For more information or enquiries, contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab koetsier@gmail.com
Bent said the high voltage is a health concern
Last month, several City officials, councillors, the Mayco member for energy Xanthea Limberg and Nsovo Environmental Consultants met with residents to address their concerns at a public meeting on Thursday 24 July, Bent said, but added that the meeting was poorly attended
“All the people had to be in attendance so that they could understand what was happening here, so we as an executive, we've taken it on ourselves to drive this process that our people know that they need to give input,” she said
The ratepayers’ executive has asked for the different assessment reports and details on when the public participation will take place
“I've received no response from them and this is the problem that we have as CRRA When we send emails to the subcouncil, we don't get a response
"EXTENSIVELYADVERTISED"
According to the City public participation has already taken place Deputy mayor Eddie Andrews said the rezoning application for the erf in Philippi where the substation will be built was “extensively advertised” via notices to persons, on-site notices, notices to ward councillors and sub-council, and press adverts on 5 April 2024
“No objections were received The application has however not been decided yet, as there is still information required from the applicant, and therefore it would be premature to establish the date for commencement of construction ”
Eskom, in an email from it's media desk, said that several public participation processes had taken place
“Various legislated public participation processes have been conducted by independent experts during the course of acquiring all the permits that are necessary for the establishment of the Erica substation and its associated lines
During the course of these engagements the public has been briefed on technical information, the project specifics, as well as appropriate environmental, health and safety information
“Various line and substation siting alternatives were studied by suitable independent specialists during the development process and the current site and line route was recommended and endorsed by the legislated authorities ”
The email also said that the only times pylons are dangerous are when structures
are built directly underneath
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"The building of structures beneath powerlines is a major risk issue in South Africa This encroaching of servitudes by communities not only impacts utilities who need to maintain the towers and lines, but also increases the risk to the people living under power lines They are exposed to danger if there is an ‘earth-fault’ (short-circuit) on the line, within the servitudes The NTCSA continuously educates communities about the dangers of building structures under powerlines and shares the information with municipalities across the country "Powerlines emit low levels of electromagnetic radiation, which quickly drop off as proximity to the lines decreases Electromagnetic radiation from power lines is reportedly very low on the risk of common exposures identified by the IARC and has not readily been associated with any type of cancer "
“Power lines in close proximity to residential areas do not have any health hazards, provided no permanent structures are built within powerline servitude areas "
The email also said that the City’s electricity infrastructure is aging and this project, which is more than a decade in the making, is intended to support the City’s electricity supply
“The City of Cape Town has a heavy reliance on aged and underdeveloped infrastructure to connect it to the South African national electricity grid This infrastructure is required to reliably import energy from the legacy, as well as developing South African renewable energy generation assets (wind and solar farms), into the Peninsula area of the City
“The planned Erica substation and its associated lines, over 15 years in the planning, are a key solution, that is expected to support the backbone of the City’s national grid connection for many decades to come
"The timely construction of the Erica substation, and its associated lines, is expected to restore the integrity and reliability of electricity supply to large portions of the Peninsula area The reliability of energy supply would otherwise become progressively constrained to the extent that it would hamper further development within the region,” the email said
With regards to public participation, Eskom says there have been numerous engagements
Vroue in fokus by gedigtedag
Die Kaapse Woordwewers bied op Saterdag 16 Augustus om 14:00 'n gedigtedag by DNA Eatery and Cafe in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum aan
Die fokus val op vroue in digkuns en slegs vroue sal hul gedigte voordra As deel van Vrouemaand rig die Kaapse
Woordwewers 'n versoek om skenkings van sanitêre doekies wat deur die vrouedigters aan leerders uitgedeel sal word Bywoning is gratis . Kontak Gail Stone by 076 897 5384 of Martina Everts by 061 099 5124 vir meer inligting.
The pink line is the proposed route of the pylons to channel electricity through Mitchell’s Plain
NPO’s‘werksperd’outofaction
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Afeeding scheme has been without its “werksperd” for nearly a year due to an accident for which they have not received any compensation
Zita Petersen, who runs Skye’s Wooden Spoon with her family, said she is becoming increasingly frustrated and has still not received any recompense after an Alpine Group truck collided with the nonprofit’s van 10 months ago
“That was our werksperd, ” Petersen said “That van did everything ”
The non-profit runs a feeding scheme, day care and aftercare in Eastridge, Tafelsig and Vosho informal settlement
Last year, on November 14, a speeding truck collided with the NPO’s stationary van outside the feeding scheme’s container in Swartklip Road
The impact caused damage to three vehicles and two nearby shacks, Petersen said
“The driver was speeding,” Petersen said “It first hit a vehicle at the mechanic’s yard and then pushed into our yard and hit our van, pushing it into two shacks and the jeep next door ”
None of the children were at the feeding scheme at the time, which Petersen said was a huge relief
“Fortunately that day the children weren’t there because usually at that time of the day they come up from the crèche and play in the piece of ground in front of the container,” Petersen said The organisation is run mostly out of pocket and on donations
Since the accident, Petersen has had to pay drivers and couriers to keep the NPO running and it is causing them financial strain
“The driver gave us his boss’s number and he said he would sort it out He said it was their driver’s fault and that he would submit a claim,” Petersen said
THE VAN WAS A VITAL ASSET
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Nothing came of the insurance claim
Petersen has contacted the insurance company and the owner of the truck multiple times but has not yet been compensated Instead, her number has been blocked and she has been accused of harassment “The insurance company said we are harassing his client, but at the end of the day, their client is in the wrong ” Pule Molubi, a third-party litigation claims specialist for Bryte, spoke on behalf of the insurers and said the claim was denied because the driver was speeding
“There was an investigation which was thoroughly conducted, when it had determined that the cause of the accident was an excessive speed, and the road is a 60km/h zone, and the driver was way above the area speed limit,” the email stated
Muhammed Moosa, finance director at The Alpine Group, confirmed that the claim was denied He said the company had had to write off the truck and had also suffered losses Moosa said the company was willing to negotiate with Petersen regarding compensation but could not afford to pay for the full claim which he said came to about R45 000 “We are a small business We can’t afford that out of pocket The insurance is not covering us for it ” Petersen said that Alpine had offered to negotiate with them but after the insurance claim was denied, she found they had blocked her number Moosa asked TygerBurger to email him additional questions before referring the newspaper to his attorneys Moosa’s attorney, Ismail Akoo, replied saying: “Our clients representative/s are taking the matter up with our clients insurer and we will revert as soon ”
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Seniors got a brief retaste of their youth in Tafelsig on Women’s Day. Tafelsig resident Rose Visagie said “God just dropped it into my spirit” to host the Back To School Pageant for seniors a month ago
After that, Visagie said, everything just came together for Saturday 9 August
The Barmhartige Pinkster Kerk provided the venue and sponsors came on board from far and wide to provide food and prizes “I want to thank all the community and businesses that supported this,” Visagie said
Several motivational speakers encouraged the seniors on the day, including Bradwyn Daniels, an ex-convict who now works in youth development
He told the seniors how he overcame a history of poverty and crime
"Sometimes we don't see the good things," he said "Today we are going to see the good things "
The pageant judges were actor Jacques Theron of Arendsvlei fame and his wife, Lolly, who is an artist
Event logistics organiser, Bradley Williams, said the idea to bring the actor and artist on board as judges was to introduce the seniors to people that they are accustomed to seeing on TV
Every senior got the chance to strut their grandchildren’s uniforms in front of the judges on a red carpet before three winners were chosen
After the pageant, all the seniors had snacks before they were given goody bags to take home
THE EVENT WAS HELD TO CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY
Join CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA and the Kolisi Foundation on Saturday 23 August for an adrenaline-filled Cyclethon Fundraiser that makes every pedal count at Canal Walk.
Hosted at Virgin Active, this high-energy event features five 45-minute cycling sessions on stationary bikes, each with a 15-minute break for changeover Whether you take on one ride or challenge yourself with all five, your participation directly supports children, teens, and families facing childhood cancer, inequality, and poverty EVENTDETAILS . Sessions: 45 minutes each, from 08:00 –13:00; . Cost: R160 per bike, per session; . Book: One session or all five – it’s your ride, your way; . All fitness levels welcome – ride solo or bring your team.
Naomi Adams of Retreat,Dinah Southgate of Steenberg and Kathleen Daniels of Steenberg
thews,Laticia Smith,Barbara Marais and Jasmiena
Carol Oelf of Tafelsig and Florence Francke of Lost City both had their hair done up in plaits with ribbons The styling was courtesy of their granddaughters.
The second princess,Carol Oelf,helps the queen, Florence Francke,adjust her crown while first princess Kathleen Daniels looks on
All the seniors that took part on the day with the organisers at the Barmhartige Pinkster Kerk.
Second princess,Carol Oelf,queen,Florence Francke, and first princess Kathleen Daniels
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Lucia van der Ross used to be quiet in class, but now she is confident and talkative The change, says her teacher Kauthar Samuels, is due to the art therapy sessions that have been incorporated into the school’s creative arts classes
Last week, Lucia’s painting of a girl brushing her teeth won third place in the National Science Week Art Competition 2025 The Grade 5 pupil at Portlands Primary competed against 174 other students in the national primary school competition which "celebrates the connection between art and water by exploring the unique role water plays in our world"
Lucia says she wanted her painting to show how crucial water is to our survival “I wanted to show that we use water every day We can’t live without water We need it to survive Even for the simplest of things we need water,” the 11-year-old said
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Samuels said she is very proud of her pupil “Lucia is an all-rounder,” she said, adding the girl is one of her top students and is very helpful in class “She’s confident in everything that she does ”
Hierdie projek word aangepak met die geloof dat God die werk sal seën en sekondêre trauma en angs by die kinders verlig,sê Linda Louw
Warm goed gebeur in koue winter
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In die koue wintermaande van Junie en Julie vanjaar, toe sneeu, wind en koue reën die Wes-Kaap in sy greep gehad het, het iets besonder warm gebeur – nie net in temperature nie, maar in harte
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“A lot of the boys don’t have father figures,” she said “But they see Mr Jeneker as a father figure ”
Al Fidaa Foundation launches training hub
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The old adage about teaching a man to fish birthed a new training centre in Town Centre
The Al Fidaa Foundation took over the previously vacant second floor of the Town Centre Mosque complex and built a skills centre, which will provide training in patisserie design, culinary skills, sewing and computer studies
Shafiek Baboo, the Town Centre Mosque (TCM) Skill Centre’s project manager, said Al Fidaa’s idea for skills centres were born out of the foundation’s feeding schemes, the first of which was opened in Gqeberha in 2008
Since then the foundation has expanded to open the same model in Pretoria, Durban, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg and most recently in Tafelsig last year
“In a roundabout way, they came to the conclusion that rather than giving people food, give them the skills to create a continuous source of income,” Baboo explained
The feeding scheme still provides food parcels in Tafelsig twice a month, but in October last year Al Fidaa took over the “empty shell” second floor space attached to the mosque and renovated it into the skills centre
Unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 35 years can register online for the courses, and a matric certificate is not necessary The courses include a monthlong patisserie design course, a four-month culinary course, a six-month sewing course or a month-long computer course
As part of the courses, the students are also taught basic business skills
'ENTREPRENEURIALMINDSET'
“Besides giving them skills to find employment, we want to give them skills to become entrepreneurs A lot of people don’t know about costing, so they would buy the most expensive ingredients, bake a cake and then wonder, ‘Why do I only have R10 profit’?” Baboo explained
Half of the products the students make they are encouraged to sell, “to get them into an entrepreneurial mindset”, Baboo said
The money they make from selling their products is then collected to build starter
capital for when the course ends The best students are also put in contact with professionals in the industry for inservice training
“We incentivise it in that way so that they will put in the best effort,” Baboo said
While the baking and cooking courses are not accredited, they are done in conjunction with the South African Chef Board Association and follow industry best practice
“We focus a lot on the business part of being a chef and working in the kitchen and health and safety and environmental cleanliness in the workspace,” Baboo said
The only cost to participants is a R250 registration fee, which the students are allowed to pay off
“R250 is a lot for some people,” Baboo said
There is also an additional cost for the sewing course, Baboo said, because students need to bring their own fabric
However, all the garments they make during training they keep The sewing course is also the only course that is accredited
The centre is funded through sponsorships and private donors, “which we are always constantly looking for”, Baboo said
“Anybody who has the same vision as us and aligns with our goals, they can get in touch with me, with regards to sponsorship ”
.You can contact Baboo at shafiek@alfidaa. co.za. To register for the courses visit register. alfidaa.co.za
“Ons Hemelse Vader het ons geseën met donasies van pragtig gebreide artikels, klere, ligte eetgoed, kontant en verskeie donasies deur die publiek,” sê Linda Louw, die dinamiese koördineerder van ‘n inspirerende breiprojek, wat al vir jare hoop bring aan kinders wat trauma beleef het Louw, wat die projek hanteer van die Jabulani- en Jubileum-aftree-oorde, is trots om te sê dat hierdie winter se skenkings hulle in staat gestel het om meer as twee bakkievragte vol liefde en sorg oor die Wes-Kaap te versprei – met die hulp van Ronel de Jager en die hofbeamptes van die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag
Die breiprojek het egter nie net kinders se liggame warm gemaak nie, maar ook hul siele “Die hofbeamptes bevestig die blydskap en geluk wat hierdie kinders ervaar wanneer hulle iets ontvang,” sê Louw “Ons is Jesus se hande en voete; mag Hy hierdie werk seën en die sekondêre trauma en angs by ons kindertjies verlig ”
Agter hierdie inspirerende werk staan ‘n vrou met ‘n diep begrip van die werklikhede waarmee kinders in die hofstelsel te kampe het Ronel de Jager, afgetrede senior staatsaanklaer met 39 jaar diens, was in 1993 die beheeraanklaer in die Parow-streekhof toe met Suid-Afrika se eerste spesialishowe vir seksuele misdaad begin is “Ek het gou agtergekom dat kinders honger by die hof aankom - of dit nou vir ‘n konsultasie is of om te getuig,” sê sy In 1994 het sy begin om iets te ete aan kinders te gee – ‘n klein handeling wat ‘n groot impak gemaak het Sy het vriende gevra om ‘n bietjie ekstra in hul inkopietrollies te sit: tweeminuutnoedels, sop, pap en ontbytstafies Die klein kosprojek het vinnig gegroei – ook in sagte speelgoed en klere vir kinders wat soms met geskeurde klere by die hof opdaag Die doel was om hul waardigheid te herstel en dit ‘n bietjie makliker te maak om teen ‘n oortreder te getuig
In 2021 het De Jager vir Linda Louw ontmoet, vir wie sy beskryf as ‘n “formidabele vrou” wat vurig was om betrokke te raak Aanvanklik het Linda saam met drie tot vier vroue gebrei, maar die projek het gegroei tot 44 vroue wat nie net bere en komberse nie, maar ook truie, mussies, handskoene en kosbare geskenke met liefde vervaardig
“Hierdie vroue het weer ‘n doel in die lewe gevind,” sê De Jager “Dit is sielsvoedsel vir hulle En vir die kinders is dit ‘n oomblik van vreugde, liefde en erkenning van hul menswaardigheid ”
Die behoeftes is egter steeds groot Met die toename in gevalle van seksuele misdrywe teen kinders, bly daar ‘n voortdurende behoefte aan speelgoed, klere en voedselpakkies
Meer as 20 spesialishowe in die WesKaap, insluitend Vredendal, Vredenburg, Worcester, Goodwood en Kaapstad, baat hierby “Ons smeek gemeenskappe om betrokke te raak Elke bydrae maak ‘n verskil Jy weet nooit watter kind se lewe jy verander met ‘n eenvoudige pakkie noedels of ‘n sagte beer nie ”
Lucia van der Ross (11) with her class teacher Kautha Samuels and her art teacher Mark Jeneker Lucia came third in the National Science Week Art Competition 2025
Thandokazi Manquina of Philippi pins fabric at the TCM Skills Centre The centre,which will have its grand opening this week,gives free training in patisserie design,culinary skills,sewing and computer studies
Citygearsupfor asafersummer
The City of Cape Town concluded its seasonal lifeguard assessment programme with 290 candidates competing for a spot on the summer roster last week
The assessment process ensures that only the most capable, skilled and safetyconscious individuals are selected to serve the public during the upcoming summer season
Over the past two weeks, aspiring lifeguards have been put through their paces at various swimming pools across the city, including Blue Downs, Retreat and Long Street Swimming Pools
"These assessments are more than just fitness tests - it’s about public safety, life-saving skills and a commitment to community service We salute the nearly 300 young people who stepped up to serve their communities The assessment process ensures that only the most skilled and safety-conscious individuals are appointed to help keep our pools and beaches safe We encourage residents to swim only where lifeguards are present this summer We’re proud to invest in building a strong team to help make our amenities safer for all," said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended today’s lifeguard recruitment at Muizenberg
‘Breast is best’ highlighted during BreastfeedingWeek
The provincial health department celebrated World Breastfeeding Week recently by highlighting the importance thereof, especially during the first six months after a newborn baby is birthed
The week was marked between Friday 1 August and Thursday 7 August
In a statement issued on Wednesday 6 August the department said the theme for this year, "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems" recognises that no mother should have to do it alone
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For the first six months of life, babies need nothing but breastmilk, a complete, living food that protects them from illness and helps them grow strong
Even after starting solid foods at six months, breastmilk continues to be a vital source of nutrients and comfort, the department said
education, and skilled counselling for new mothers
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For many mothers, breastfeeding is not easy, the department said Sore nipples, worries about milk supply, and returning to work can make it challenging That is why support from family, employers, and the wider community is critical
Employers can help by offering time and private spaces for mothers to breastfeed or express milk
Families can step in to share household tasks and offer encouragement
Communities can make public spaces welcoming and safe for breastfeeding mothers, the department explained
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ASPIRING LIFEGUARDS PUT THROUGH THEIR PACES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS
Beach It was incredibly inspiring to see such a diverse group of men and women of all ages stepping forward to serve their communities The turnout was amazing, and your time, effort, and commitment will help ensure a safer summer at our beaches and pools", said Ward 64 councillor Izabel Sherry
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The seasonal beach lifeguard assessment process includes a 400-meter swim, rescue techniques and first aid evaluations –all conducted under the supervision of experienced lifeguards and recreation and parks officials Shortlisted candidates must also undergo a criminal clearance check and drug screening before appointment Once appointed, successful candidates will receive training and onboarding before being deployed to designated beaches and pools for the summer period, as part of the City’s broader drowning prevention campaign
The final beach assessment at Muizenberg marks the culmination of this critical recruitment effort
Mischke Joseph, clinical nurse practitioner at the Durbanville Clinic, explains why
"Babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months have stronger immune systems and a lower risk of infections, asthma, and obesity
“Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of certain cancers and benefit emotionally from the close bond with their baby,” she said
Crystal Jacobs, a registered dietitian at Tygerberg Hospital, concurs
"Investing in breastfeeding is investing directly in the future health and prosperity of our communities " Jacobs stresses the need for comprehensive access to support,
Through its Mother Baby Friendly Initiative, the Western Cape government ensures that newborns are placed skin-toskin with their mothers immediately after birth for at least one hour; that mothers are taught Kangaroo Mother Care to strengthen bonding and growth as well as provides ongoing breastfeeding support which is available at clinics and hospitals across the province
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Mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding can visit their nearest clinic for free, and receive confidential advice from trained nurses
They can help with latching, milk supply, and healthy eating for you and your baby, the department said
Aspiring lifeguards hit the water during the City’s final seasonal assessment
City officials observe as candidates showcase fitness,skill,and safety awareness
Francine Higham (second from left) addressing some of the lifeguards during the assessment.
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THINKING OUT LOUD
Beekeeping: definitely not a side hustle
Last summer, I fancied trying my hand at beekeeping
It wasn’t a random thought Almost everyone I knew had a side hustle, and my previous one, captioning for online streaming platforms, had been made redundant by AI, so I was on the lookout for something new But the idea first took hold when a swarm of bees unexpectedly took up residence in our wall
When life gives you bees, sell honey, I’d thought, but I quickly abandoned the idea, much to my husband’s relief That weekend I learned beekeeping isn’t a side hustle it’s a full-time job
The revelation began when my husband noticed a few bees buzzing around the air vent on our back wall
At first, we weren’t concerned There are always a few bees about, but eventually the vent began attracting an unusual amount of attention
“Put some incense sticks in there,” I suggested Non-floral incense, we’d found, worked well to chase bees away With seven squeamish daughters most of them terrified of bees incense had saved us many a drama
the side of the house and captured it: hundreds of bees swarming like they were having a housewarming party
The sky had indeed turned black with bees
We later learned from the beekeeper that the first bees hubby had seen were scouts
A little incense might have prevented the rest from following Told him so!
That day, the house was abuzz literally and figuratively No bees made it inside, but their droning filled the air
By Monday, the buzzing had stopped
I wondered if they’d moved on, but the beekeeper arrived, opened the vent and revealed a hive the size of a large hat with hundreds of silent bees busily buzzing about their business
.. WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU BEES, SELL HONEY, I’D THOUGHT, BUT I QUICKLY ABANDONED THE IDEA ... ..
Hubby ignored me, suspecting they’d already made a hive inside This became a later point of contention
I phoned a beekeeper, who didn’t come cheap He advised us to keep an eye on things and send him videos so he could assess the situation He’d come by on Monday if it got worse
It got worse
Sometime later, hubby went outside with his phone and returned shouting He’s not squeamish, but bees swarming are a freakish sight “I looked up and I just saw black,” he said
In his first attempt at filming, he got stung Undeterred, he tried again from
We’d caught them in time, he said We were lucky Removal only required taking off the vent
My youngest and I watched through the window as the beekeeper scooped the hive out by the handful and placed it into a box, loosely covered with a sheet
The trick, he explained, was catching the queen Once she was out, the workers high from the smoke he’d pumped inside would follow quietly Then he loaded the box into his car to take them away
A few foragers might return, he said, but they’d either leave or die
“Or just squirt them with Doom,” he added
Hubby posted the swarm videos on his status, and friends immediately began requesting honey I asked the beekeeper if we’d at least get any honey out of the ordeal
He cheekily replied, “If you want, next year I can come back and sell you the honey from your wall ”
-LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY
Bravo aan diegene wat veg teen bendedrywighede
Dit is met belangstelling en nuuskierigheid dat ek die bydraes onder "Kaap van bloed" in laasweek se TygerBurger gelees het
Ek haal my hoed af vir die bydraes en juig so luid ek kan vir die betrokkenheid en raad wat aangebied word
Ek kan nie anders as om in sommige gevalle te dink dat ons oplossings het vir simptome en nie vir oorsake nie
Ek is betrokke by sekuriteitsforums en doen aktiewe patrollies in die sakekern en woongebiede in my omgewing en het gereeld te doen met wetteloosheid (en soms ook met misdadigheid)
Ek is van die opinie dat as daar geen gevolge is vir oortredings nie, daar geen verandering sal wees nie
Dit is reg en prysenswaardig om met die jeug te werk, die kerke betrokke te kry asook al die organisasies wat bystand bied aan hawelose mense Ek is egter van die opinie dat hierdie aksies met die grensgevalle tussen wetsgehoorsaamheid en wetteloosheid werk en dat voorkoming beter is as genesing Maar die geharde
misdadiger, die leermeester van die diegene wat neig na misdadigheid, moet boet vir sy (of haar) dade en die gevolge dra van sy of haar aksies, om ook as afskrikmiddel vir die gretige leerders en volgers te dien Die man in die straat (en diegene wat patrollies doen vir sekuriteitsforums) het geen magte nie; hulle is ten beste die "oë en ore" van die gemeenskap wat hulle dien
Ons moet meer verwag van ons plaaslike geregsdienaars en wetstoepassers om hulle magte te gebruik om behoorlike ondersoeke te doen en te verseker dat diegene wat hul tyd buite die reg deurbring, die prys betaal deur skuldigbevindings in howe en die pyn van misdadigheid aan hul bas te voel Dit vra egter die toewyding en samewerking van die vervolgingsgesag, die howe en korrektiewe dienste wat ooglopend nie tans in staat is om hul mandate te eerbiedig nie Weer eens, bravo! vir die wat alreeds hul beskeie deel bydra ANDREWGREEFF,E-pos
Warm welcome at Durbanville’s Hennies
With our recent visit to family in Durbanville it was such a blessing to meet a friendly person in the form of the security guard when we visited Hennies on Friday afternoon
Not only were we greeted politely but we observed many times how he would keep vagrants away from where we sat outside and cars
He even, while we were still there, assisted an
elderly gentleman changing his flat tyre while many persons just walked past
Thank you for your friendly and considerate manner as it's very rare in your profession
I didn't get the chance to greet you or compliment your good behaviour but I will definitely pop in again soon
MARIE-LOUISEVERMEULEN,Bronkhorstspruit
Spoedkameras in Brackenfell-boulevard
Gister ry ek uit Sonkring op pad na Haasendal en soos almal in Sonkring ondervind, is dit 'n nagmerrie om Brackenfell-boulevard te kruis
Hier was al vele ongelukke en selfs op die hoek van Groenewoud- en Cecil Morgan-strate is dit 'n nagmerrie om uit Sonkring te kom
Vele versoeke is al gerig om verkeersligte daar op te rig; verkeersbeamptes het al die motors kom tel of wat hulle ook al daar kom doen het en steeds val die
versoeke op dowe ore
En wragtig! Gister toe ek na 'n gesukkel die pad kruis, sien ek dat daar 200 meter verder spoedkameras opgesit word Nou vra ek, is die kruising van die twee uitgange nie belangriker as spoedkameras nie?
Ek hoop iemand kan dit asseblief vir my mooi verduidelik
AMANDA,Brackenfell
A SEA OF PINK: Cape Town resembled a sea of pink as 15 000 runners lined up at the start of the Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town before making their way through the majestic streets of Mother City in celebration of National Women’s Day on Saturday 9 August. PHOTO: MOTION.PROTV
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin
Hill-Lewis on Friday announced that the City has submitted a proposal aimed at expanding municipal police powers to investigate crimes and boost conviction rates, particularly for gang-related, firearm, and drug offences.
This submission forms part of the City’s official response to draft national regulations on municipal policing powers, released in June by the national police minister for public comment
“We absolutely must improve conviction rates for gang, gun, and drug crime in Cape Town This is the only way to remove more criminals from the streets of long-suffering communities, where the poorest and most vulnerable are hardest hit,” HillLewis said on Friday
While he welcomed the police ministry’s move to consider expanded powers for City officers, Hill-Lewis stressed that the current draft regulations don’t go nearly far enough “To make a meaningful difference for communities, our officers must have the allimportant power to investigate crime to really help the South African Police Service and prosecutors succeed ”
LOWCONVICTIONRATE
According to Hill-Lewis the City takes 400 illegal guns off Municipal police services as
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improve the unacceptably low conviction rates,” he says
FORENSICS
Furthermore, the City recommended that the power to investigate crime be accompanied by powers to conduct forensic, ballistic or other forms of examination of exhibits that require expert analysis; the ability to take witness statements and open dockets and real-time access to police crime stats info and criminal case status updates, and in the interim introduced a special training module to ensure all its officers have the necessary skills in anticipation of the devolution of investigative powers
In its comment, the City further recommends that the minister consider introducing a framework for tiered or differentiated devolving of policing powers, where expanded powers may be granted to municipalities that meet criteria of capacity, accountability, and oversight
This would ensure that only capable municipalities are entrusted with investigative functions, while incentivising others to build their readiness It is about improving public safety with practical reforms, said Smith “We are ready and willing to shoulder more responsibility in making our city safer, now national government must meet us halfway ”
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Die Durbanville-wynvallei het
oorheers in die top-12 wenners in die 2025 Shiraz SA Uitdaging-wynkompetisie met nie minder nie as vyf wenwyne
Hiervan is drie van die De Grendelwynlandgoed - die eerste keer in die geskiedenis van dié 13 jaar oue kompetisie dat drie wyne van een wynplaas wen - en twee van die Diemersdal-wynlandgoed
Die wenners van dié toonaangewende kompetisie vir shiraz, shiraz-gebaseerde versnitte en rosé, is gister by 'n toekenningseremonie by Blacksmith's Estate in die Paarl aangekondig
WENWYNE
Die wenwyne van De Grendel is sy De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2023, De Grendel Op die Berg Syrah 2022 en De Grendel Shiraz 2021 Die wenners van Diemersdal is sy Diemersdal Shiraz 2023 en Diemersdal Syrah 2023 Ook Stellenrust spog met twee wyne onder die top-12, sy Stellenrust Artisons Blueberry Hill Shiraz 2023 en Stellenrust Artisons Missing Link Shiraz 2023
Die ander wenners onder die top-12 was Babylonstoren Shiraz 2022, MAN Vintners Skaapveld Syrah 2024, Saronsberg Provenance Shiraz 2023, Tokara Shiraz 2022 en Von The Sir Shiraz 2023 Riaan Möller, voorsitter van Shiraz SA, het vanjaar se inskrywings geprys: “Ons sien 'n volgehoue toename in innoverende en terroir-gefokusde wyne, nie net in premium enkelvariëteit shiraz nie, maar ook in versnitte en rosé Die algehele gehalte is beter as ooit tevore ” Volgens Möller is die paneel beïndruk deur die stylvariasie en deurgaans hoë gehalte “Dit is bemoedigend om beide klassieke en kontemporêre interpretasies van shiraz te sien wat met soveel sorg gemaak word Van kragtige, gestruktureerde wyne tot vars, heeltrosgefermenteerde style met ligte aromatiese note – die diversiteit van uitdrukking is iets waarop Suid-Afrika trots kan wees ”
Die wenners is (voor van links) Daniela Jansen (Saronsberg),Tom Lennon (MAN Vintners),Mari Branders (Diemersdal),Thea van der Merwe (Journey’s End),Danielle Marais (Babylonstoren),Klaas Stoffberg (Babylonstoren) en Kaylin Willscott (Journey’s End) Agter is Natasha van der Merwe (MC),Johan Jordaan (Spier),Tertius Boshoff (Stellenrust),Morgan Steyn (De Grendel),Riaan Möller (Shiraz SA Chairperson),Ursula Erasmus (Tokara),Rudi von Waltsleben (Von Wines),Andrew de Groot (Fermentis Lesaffre),Dean Fourie (Guardian Peak),Gerhard Swart (Flagstone) Johan Conradie (Vinventions) en Susan Erasmus (Eerste Hoop)
'n Gerespekteerde paneel wynbedryfskundiges het van 24 tot 27 Junie die inskrywings vir die 2025 Shiraz SA Uitdaging beoordeel Altesaam 173 wyne van reg oor Suid-Afrika se uiteenlopende wynstreke is ingeskryf, met die meeste van Stellenbosch afkomstig
Vanjaar se beoordelaarspaneel is gelei deur Edmund Terblanche, keldermeester by La Motte en die stigtersvoorsitter van Shiraz SA Saam met hom was onder meer die wynmaker Elzette du Preez (voorheen van De Grendel en bestuurslid van Shiraz SA) en Morgan Steyn, wynmaker by De Grendel (en voormalige protégé in 2019)
UNIEKEBEOORDELINGSFORMAAT
Vanjaar se Cape Winemakers Guildprotégé en junior paneellid was Nompumelelo Mosaka, tans werksaam by De Grendel
Die paneel het Shiraz SA se unieke beoordelingsformaat gevolg, waar elke beoordelaar hul eie proevolgorde ontvang, sonder dat enige bespreking tydens die proe toegelaat word – 'n formaat wat in samewerking met die Universiteit Stellenbosch ontwerp is om onpartydigheid en onafhanklike beoordeling te verseker Shiraz SA nooi alle shiraz-liefhebbers uit om saam te vier op Nasionale Shirazdag, Donderdag 21 Augustus, ná die sukses van die eerste een in 2021 . Besoek www.shirazsa.co.za vir meer inligting.
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Ceremonyhonoursfallenheroes
AVRILFILLIES
Embrace your potential and rise above challenges This was the Women’s Day message on Thursday 7 August by Lt Gen Sharon Jephta (retired) at the candlelight ceremony for fallen heroes of the police in the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone She shared her personal journey while she was in the police force and spoke about the discrimination that takes place against women and encouraged the women to not be afraid but to take their place at the top “The female police officers are not excluded from domestic violence, which include verbal, physical, financial and mental abuse, they are also victims I am encouraging these women to speak out about all forms of abuse and become survivors and not remain victims Embrace your potential and rise above challenges My request to all female police officers is to continue serving the community with integrity, commitment and excellence,” Jephta says
PRAYERCEREMONY
The candlelight prayer ceremony was hosted by the police and the City of Cape Town District Women’s Network and representatives from the six Policing Sub Districts attended the ceremony
The six Sub Districts are: Cape Town Sub District, Khayelitsha Sub District, Mitchell’s Plain Sub District, Nyanga
Sub District, Tygerberg Sub District and Wynberg Sub District
“The invitation to attend the ceremony in Athlone was sent to all the police stations within the City of Cape Town Our City of Cape Town District office, situated in Bellville, was well represented My message to women in the police is, remember you are brave, capable and have the strength to overcome any obstacle Support and uplift each other and continue to work together to create a better future for women in the police You are valued and appreciated for your contribution to the police and remember you play an essential role in the future of law enforcement , ” says Capt Mary-Ann Naidoo, chair of the Women’s Network for the City of Cape Town District
This year is the 69th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March to the Union Building and a celebration of 30 years of celebrating women empowerment in South Africa
The City of Cape Town District Women’s Network is an organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women within the policing precincts of the City of Cape Town District The network provides a platform for professional development, mentorship, and spiritual growth
Pastor Vincent Alexander from Athlone, fondly known as “Die Arend” , shared a poignant testimony about how God uses broken things to heal the world His
CAWF embarks on mass sterilisation campaign
In a project funded by the City of Cape Town the Cape Animal Welfare Forum (CAWF) will embark on the latest mass sterilisation of animals
The campaign will take place in Subcouncils 4 and 6 this year, including areas like Ravensmead, Elsies River and Bellville South
Since 2013, 17 876 animals have been sterilised at a cost of nearly R8 million The City's partnership with the CAWF to advance the health of animals and communities started in 2013, when 1 800 pets were sterilised in Dunoon and Brown's Farm Since then, the campaign has benefited pets in Khayelitsha, Wesbank, Atlantis, Wallacedene, Tafelsig, the Deep South, Macassar and Eerste River
FUNDING
The City has made available R850 000 in funding for the latest campaign in Subcouncils 4 and 6
"The City is very proud to continue this long-standing relationship with our partners in the animal welfare sector So much good work has happened over the last 12 years, and we look forward to yet another successful mass sterilisation campaign Thank you so much to all of the member organisations who continue to lend their support to this initiative, and
their commitment to making it a success," said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
Six registered animal welfare organisations will collectively sterilise 1 500 domestic pets between August and December this year
The project aims to: . prevent unwanted litters ; . minimise the incidence of animal cruelty and abuse; . improve general standards of animal health and husbandry, thereby improving the health and welfare of people and . encourage responsible pet care and ownership through humane education
"This year, we celebrate 13 years of MASP, and send grateful thanks to the City of Cape Town for their continued support This campaign is a positive intervention in support of healthier communities, and will substantially reduce the instance of unwanted litters, thus reducing the heavy burden placed on welfare organisations around the metropole," said CAWF chair, Karen de Klerk
Participating organisations are the Animal Rescue Organisation, Animal Anti Cruelty League, Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Envirovet and Vetsol
The representatives of the Women’s Network of the City of Cape Town District in Bellville were from left: Capt Mary-Ann Naidoo,chair,Amanda Mbali,Amina Visser,Lt General (Ret) Sharon Jephta,Ronel Gouws and Shanita George.
