Residents reacted in solidarity with the victims of gang violence by coming out in prayer or peace at several public events last week
Lentegeur police joined residents at a Peace Festival at Woodville Primary School, in
Woodlands, on Saturday 12 July
Lentegeur police spokesperson
Const Navon van Houten said the event was driven by the sub-forum, in conjunction with Lentegeur Community Police Forum (CPF) and that several community leaders attended, including councillors
Activities on the day included games and a holiday programme for youth
“Station commander Col Rameshwarneth also engaged with the community and brought a message of hope to the youth of Woodlands,” he said
On Sunday 13 July a prayer
“carcade” moved between several
Radio Tygerberg’s head of ministry,Ernie de Meyer,leads a prayer service in Westridge Gardens.
. Join Maxie Vos-Krauss at the Bellville Art Centre for inspiring art classes designed for adults of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Explore your creativity using a medium of your choice, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, oil, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, and more Classes will take place from 22 July to 30 September every morning from 10:00 to 12:00 The cost per lesson is R155 for members, R175 for non-members, and R145 for pensioners, payable monthly in advance For more information or to register, contact 072 228 5758
SATERDAG 26 JULIE
. Die Uitsig-kleuterskool in Mountain View-rylaan in Ridgeworth vier sy 30ste bestaansjaar met 'n vertoning van ABBA and Friends met Mike & The Harmonix Dit begin om 19:00 Bring eie eetgoed en drank. Kaartjies kos R250 en is beskikbaar by die Uitsig-kleuterskool. Skakel die skool by 021 919 6237 of Ilze by 083 426 0957
MONDAY 28 JULY
. Join renowned ceramicist Peter Jacobs at the Bellville Art Centre for pottery classes suitable for beginners to advanced learners Classes will run from 28 July to 29 September, every evening from 19:00 to 21:00 The cost per lesson is R165 for members and R185 for non-members while pensioners pay a reduced rate of R150 Fees are payable monthly in advance Clay is available at R110 for 5kg For more information or to book your spot contact 066 237 7021
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from our member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or email capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
SONDAG 3 AUGUSTUS
. ID-Help Fisantekraal bied 'n galakonsert aan. Die konsert begin om 15:00 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium. Kaartjies kos R200 per persoon en sluit ligte verversings tydens pouse in. Bespreek by Webtickets. Kontak Jan Burger by 082 881 1503 vir meer inligting.
FRIDAY 8 AUGUST
. The Durbanville Wine Valley's much-anticipated Taste of Terroir annual red wine showcase will be presented from 17:00 to 20:00 at Loch Lynne Wine Estate outside Durbanville Each ticket includes the opportunity to taste red wines from nine Durbanville producers, live music by Emile Swiegers and three seasonal canapés by Kos Kouture caterers. Book tickets at R300 per person via Quicket
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“We drove in convoy to the places where the shooting took place last week,” he said “This is not about the gangsters, this is not about the perpetrators, this is not about the victims The real victims are those that are suffering in silence in their houses, where these gunshots go off The real victims are the elderly, who have given their lives to this country, who have contributed greatly to our communities, who are now suffering in silence
“This was just to get out and tell them that they are not alone, that there are people who are praying with them, there are people who are praying for them, and that is the basis of this carcade that we are having every Sunday ”
“Next week we are continuing Every Sunday we go into those areas and pray for those people, the real victims of the gang violence that is currently plaguing Mitchell’s Plain ”
Earlier last week Radio Tygerberg put a call out to its listeners to join them at a public prayer event at the Flower of Cape Town monument in Westridge Gardens on Wednesday 9 July
The station’s Cisca Badenhorst said: “We simply want to lift up the area in prayer, especially those who have lost loved ones and the many residents who are living in fear ”
Badenhorst said the station’s listeners were also invited to join the residents in prayer
Later on Wednesday the City of Cape Town held a Memorial Prayer Vigil at Shekinah Full Gospel Church Event facilitator Councillor Avron Plaatjies said political parties and stakeholders met with police before the prayer service for a briefing with the station commander They then attended the vigil for the victims of this mass shooting which was led by deputy mayor Eddie Andrews
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Western Cape MEC of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, congratulated South African Police Service and Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) Officers for confiscating multiple firearms in recent weeks She said over the past three weeks, more than eighteen illegal firearms were taken off the streets in communities severely affected by ongoing gang-related
violence Eleven of those firearms were confiscated in Mitchell’s Plain “These coordinated efforts underscore the continued commitment of law enforcement agencies to work together in curbing gun violence,” she said
“These successes are not only a testament to the dedication and bravery of our men and women in blue, but they help in making communities safer Every firearm taken off the streets is potentially a life saved ” The most of the recent weapons seizures in Mitchell’s Plain were due to tip-offs, she said
“I applaud the bravery of these residents who are taking a stand against criminals I urge communities to continue supporting law enforcement agencies by reporting suspicious activities and illegal firearm possession It is only through collaboration that we will be able to rid our communities of crime,” she said However, while Marais has praised the efforts by the Leap officers, Good party Secretary-General Brett Herron has criticised them saying the initiative has “no objective impact” “The City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Government claim to take safety seriously, yet they continue to pour billions into a failed safety plan, while doing little to address the root causes of violence,” he said
“The Safety Plan is a crude boots-on-theground force multiplier strategy, in the form of Leap officers, and this massive investment in policing is having no objective impact While the quality of our policing, and policing strategies, must be improved, policing alone will not eradicate the crime and gang violence that the people of the Cape Flats have lived with for far too long and which is evidently escalating,” he said
According to Herron, the root cause of the violence on the Cape Flats is underresourcing
“The truth is that the living conditions in the apartheid era ghettos, which are almost exclusively the locations of this violence, have remained ghetto-like,” he said “Until the City and Province confront the realities of spatial injustice, economic exclusion, and community abandonment, the killings will continue and the silence that follows them will echo even louder Because four people should not be murdered on a Friday night and forgotten by Saturday morning ”
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Coffee expert Anthony Swartz says a true good cup of java is a whole vibe
“It’s a simple little bean but it wakes up the whole world,” he said
The 85-year-old, who runs a micro coffee business from his home, has more than 60 years of coffee roasting and blending experience He also has very strong opinions about the beverage
For example, he believes that good coffee has a strong aroma and drinking it should be a sensory experience that's about more than just taste
"When you grind the coffee, you already get the aroma, and when the steam comes out, the whole place smells like a good cup of coffee It brings up your mood before you even touch your cup," Anthony says Secondly, he believes that modern espresso machines are not essential and one could make an espresso in a plunger
“You can get a good cup of coffee with this,” he said, holding up an old coffee pot that has a cup above it to hold a filter Filter paper, he says, can help improve the flavour of coffee by “taking some of the oils out”
Thirdly, he says, good coffee is about using the right amount According to Anthony, only 9g is the perfect amount of coffee for one good cup
And lastly, good coffee, he says, is all about the roast, blend and grind
“You must use the right amount of coffee to get a good cup and you must use the right blend,” he explains “A master coffee roaster knows how to get a good roast and a good blend ”
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Anthony has been working in the coffee industry since 1963, when a kilo of coffee would set you back a whole R2 and change
“Those years ago you paid about R2,20 a kilo for the best coffee Now a kilo of coffee costs R500,” Anthony says, adding that he is sometimes embarrassed to tell his customers the price when they order, because coffee has become so expensive Hi l f th b d hi d i
, escalating rent prices and lockdown forced The Golden Cup to close Anthony ,
Anthony Swartz,85 with his youngest daughter Ruth,47,who he is training to take over from him in the coffee business.
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Asix-year-old boy broke down crying and told a holiday programme facilitator that he missed his dad
The facilitator, a volunteer who had been trained to recognise signs of trauma in children, spoke to the boy and helped him to open up
“He said that his father had left their family,” said Elizabeth English, another volunteer She added that the boy had been silently carrying the heartbreak until he had opened up about it at the holiday programme “Another boy was very withdrawn and wouldn’t interact with the other children,” she continued “We found out that he is being fostered and that his foster mother had found him on the streets ” English gave the boy a misty look, and showed TygerBurger some of his drawings, which were all “happy drawings”, she noted “He’s such a good child,” she said “He’s well-behaved and always looks neat and clean You can see he is well looked after ” Both boys, along with any others that show signs of trauma, will be referred for intervention, whether it be to a social worker or another organisation, said Ben de Vos, chair of the Impact steering committee Impact is a multistakeholder initiative that was born out of a community dialogue on 26 October 2024
“The dialogue was in response to the high levels of gang violence at the time Out of the dialogue came a committee and the committee looked at the integrated anti-gang strategy The committee is called the Integrated Mitchell’s Plain Action Plan or Impact,” De Vos said The anti-gangsterism strategy has several “pillars”, De Vos said, and one of
context will be sufficient ”
PROGRAMME AIMS TO ‘CATCH THEM YOUNG’ BEFORE THE GANGSTERS DO
the pillars deals with children
“Specifically vulnerable children This holiday programme is an expression of that pillar, an implementation of that strategy It is a Trauma-informed Children’s Holiday Programme ”
The programme, which was run at three sites in Portland and Westridge last week, was facilitated by volunteers from the Department of Health’s YearBeyond programme, which is one of Impact’s many partners
Collectively the partnerships stretch like a web across Mitchell’s Plain The hope is that this web will catch vulnerable children so that they can be helped in a long-term intervention
“The idea is to create an ecosystem around that child,” De Vos said
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The trauma-informed curriculum was developed by Wendy Abrahams, an earlychildhood and development specialist at Edukos
“She designed the programme and then did the training,” said programme director, social worker Venessa Padayachee “She gave us the curriculum and trained a core group and we then trained the others ”
The plan is to roll the training out to places where “adults have access to children”
“It’s designed to fit schools, crèches, mosques and churches,” said Pastor Mark Bloemstein who opened his church, True North, to the holiday programme “Any
The long-term goal is to help children with unresolved trauma so that they do not become fodder for gangsters
“We are trying to recruit them young,” Bloemstein said “Before the gangs recruit them The aim is to spread this programme so that if you see vulnerable children in your congregation, we find them and then we apply this long-term intervention We journey with them ” Padayachee explained that unresolved trauma can lead to violence
“Anger is rooted in unresolved trauma,” she said “We are trying to teach these children earlier how to deescalate, how to regulate emotionally For some of these children, they already know violence With big emotions come big behaviours that need to be processed, at that age already So without intervention, they’re already on their way to crime, gangs, prison ”
Bloemstein adds: “The 14- 15- 16-year-olds that are now gangsters and murderers could have been rescued from that outcome if someone would have had this vision 14 years ago Now we can see it and we can make a change for the next generation ”
City brings services to Vangate Mall
Residents who need assistance with certain municipal services have until 15:00 to access these closer to their homes.
Several departments of the City of Cape Town are currently at Vangate Mall as part of the City's Basket of Services offering.
"This is the City's commitment to bringing its services closer to communities and making local government more accessible to residents. City staff will be on site to provide guidance and assistance on queries arising. Residents are reminded to bring along their IDs or municipal accounts to help ease the process on the day," says Mayco member for corporate services, Theresa Uys.
The City departments that are at Vangate Mall are:
. Community, arts and culture development to find out how you can get involved;
. Human resources for enquiries about bursaries, internships and apprenticeships;
. Business hub and jobs connect;
. Customer relations;
. Health to find out more about primary health care services;
. Safety and security for information about traffic and law enforcement services
. EPWP and jobseekers to give youth an opportunity to register on the jobseekers' database to make them eligible for job opportunities that become available
DHA extending office hours to assist
learners
To help learners apply for or collect their identity documents the Department of Home Affairs (HA) is extending its operating hours to 18:00 This special extension runs until Monday 21 July
To ease pressure HA has introduced dedicated counters for collecting Smart ID Cards and passports, space-permitting. It also allows clients who aren’t able to book appointments to visit as walkins Dr Leon Schreiber, HA Minister, encouraged those who applied for ID and have waited for three weeks or more to visit their HA office to collect them. . Apply via https://services dha.gov.za/#/ authenticate/identity
Holiday programme volunteers get dressed up for the entertainment of their charges Pictured,from left,are Khayrah Fredericks,Caitlyn-Hannah Obery and Zea Rippenaar
Volunteer Enza Brevis chats to Shay-Lee Abrahams and Sulaygah de Vos
Moslemsvier1500jaar
V"Die projek is nie net 'n viering van die geskiedenis van Islam nie; dit is 'n dringende versoek aan almal om die universele waardes van Islam en hoe dit vandag relevant is tot globale uitdagings, te ondersoek Ons wil hê die herdenking moet almal insluit; daarom word daar iets vir oud en jonk in die jaar lange vierings ingesluit," sê dr Elias Parker, een van die organiseerders van die projek
Die bekendstelling is bygewoon deur Moslem-geleerders, gemeenskapsleiers, aktiviste, kunstenaars en mediavennote
Tans is daar meer as 1,9 miljard Moslems wêreldwyd wie se lewe deur Profeet Mohammed se leringe gevorm is Vir Moslems, veral in Suid-Afrika, is die vierings 'n manier om hul identiteit te herbevestig, hul bydraes in gemeenskappe te vier en om waardes van vrede en geregtigheid uit te lig," sê Parker
Ander vierings sluit in 'n joernaal wat
deur erkende internasionale Moslemgeleerdes uitgebring gaan word, en die bywoning van 'n internasionale konferensie deur geleerdes wat Mohammed se boodskap gaan ondersoek om te kyk hoe dit vandag met kwessies soos geregtigheid, inklusiwiteit en die beskawing beslag vind
Die jeug- en gemeenskapsprogramme sluit in essays, om opvoedkundige bronne te kry vir ontwikkeling van skole en madrassas en om die jeug aan te moedig om volgens die Koran te leef "Ons rig ook 'n ope uitnodiging aan individue, instellings en organisasies om hul tyd en vaardighed aan te bied of om programme te borg Daar word ook voorbidding gedoen vir die sukses van die projek en dat almal sal bydra tot die publikasies van alles, insluitend die kunsprojekte . Kontak Ameena Harker by 082 955 1887 of Ameena@legacy1500 com met navrae
Dr Elias Parker,een van die organiseerders,Sheik Ismail Gqamane,Sheik Sadullah Khan en Shafiq Morton het ook die bekendstelling bygewoon
Teenwoordig by die bekendstelling van die Legacy 1500-projek was (van links) Sheik Zaid Fataar,Sjeg Ebrahim Gabriels en Moulana Abdul Khaliq Allie van die Legacy 1500-projekkommissie
Partnership brings services closer
AVRILFILLIES
Residents of Silvertown and Bridgetown had the opportunity to attend the Healthy Futures South Africa (HFSA) programme at the Athlone Civic Centre on Wednesday 25 June
The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT) through the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) to discuss how to strengthen primary healthcare systems
The AHC is made up of nine higher education institutions and the Mastercard Foundation It is an eight-year initiative not only to strengthen primary healthcare systems but also to expand youth employment in Africa's health sector
"At UCT, the initiative operates in three areas of the Western Cape, namely Klipfontein, Garden Route and Saldanha Bay At HFSA we envision a healthy, inclusive and equitable South Africa where youth, especially women, are empowered to lead in transforming primary health care and health-related employment through innovation, community engagement and sustainable systems change," says Sibahle Maunye, communications manager at UCT
The pillars of the programme are health employment, health entrepreneurship, health ecosystems and networking, collaboration and training community health workers, creating career pathways in health, strengthening education for youth, supporting health-focused startups and learning
. Email Sibahle Maunye on sibahle maunye@ uct.ac.za for details.
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The underutilised library at Garlandale High School in Athlone will be unveiled as the Garlandale Safe Space or Green Room where learners can seek help for trauma, GBV and mental health issues
If everything goes according to plan, the Green Room will be unveiled on Saturday 27 July as a symbol of healing, resilience and hope for generations of Garlandale High School learners to come
This project was initiated by the Garlandale High School Alumni Association and the class of 89 and with other former learners also involved
The class of 91 took over the project and hopes to complete it to meet the handover deadline
"Starting with zero funds, former learners have either raised funds, contributed financially or sacrificed of their time to literally roll up their sleeves and assist in transforming the venue since late 2019
"With the increasing number of learners seeking help for trauma, grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, GBV-related incidents and abuse, the school had not one dedicated space for counselling
External counsellors were being called in almost daily, but had to operate out of the sickbay, which is not a private space and they were constantly interrupted The Green Room is now a calm, dignified space that gives learners the privacy, safety and support they deserve," says Selvyn Theron, spokesperson of the project
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They were incredibly blessed both financially and with material support for the project, not only from alma mater of the school but also others
"Financial contributions came from Pathagon Environmental Solutions 1, Juta and Company, Cherry Century City, Argon Steel, JBH Industrial, Build It, Gamiro Investments, Jerro Electrical, Munro Trading and Vernon's Welding Works
"Gifts in kind include two whiteboards donated by Pinelands North Primary School, an ottoman donated by the Baxter Theatre and various items from individuals We still need a water cooler, Trellidoor safety gate and a wifi extender," he says
With a limited budget some of their challenges included sourcing quality materials and furnishings, despite the overwhelming support
"The Green Room is a direct response to the emotional and psychological challenges faced by many learners These challenges include the impact of gender-base violence, domestic trauma, sexual abuse and mental health struggles By creating a dedicated
PLACE OF PEACE, HEALING AND HOPE - WHERE LEARNERS FIND STRENGTH
space, we're removing the stigma around asking for help and ensuring that learners have confidential access to counsellors and social workers," he says
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The project commenced in November 2019 and stalled for 18 months due to the Covid pandemic It was restarted shortly after the GHS Alumni Association was established in November 2021
"The school celebrates its 42nd year and in late 2019 Dawn Crowie, who was the principal at the time, engaged with representatives from the class of '89 with the need to create a safe space In the interim, members of the class of 91 had a meeting with the deputy principal, Bradley Koen, Tarryn Prince, one of the counsellors, and Francis Hill, the on-call psychologist for the school assigned to her, to take over the project to be completed on or before the handover Hill is called in when there is a serious matter, such as rape etc, to guide the process and assist the learner who is experiencing the trauma," Theron says
"We would like the Green Room to be a
place of peace, healing and hope - where learners can find strength during difficult times, and where every individual feels seen without judgement, heard with compassion and supported with dignity We also hope this space is a space where voices matter, emotions are safe and journeys toward wholeness can begin," he says
At the handover they expect the principal, teaching and counselling staff, learner support personnel and social workers, former learners involved in the project, Crowie, Manco of the GHS Alumni Association and the SGB chair to be present
. For more information or donations, contact Theron on 078 233 3386.
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Members of the Garlandale high School Alumni Association working overtime to get the Green Room ready before the handover on Saturday 26 July.
The old library before the Alumni converted it into the Green Room
Balletcompanies combineforcesto presentSwanLake
For the first time in almost 30
years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will join forces to present Swan Lake first in Johannesburg and then at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July
Veronica Paeper oversees this version of Swan Lake that was originally staged in Cape Town in 1971 by French dancer Attilio Labis. Close on 150 years after its first performance in Moscow in 1877, this saga of love and betrayal remains at the pinnacle of classical ballet, performed by ballet companies around the world.
The two companies have a line-up of established stars and exciting newcomers waiting in the wings to dance the leading roles. Alternating with their Joburg Ballet counterparts in both cities as Odette/Odile and Prince Siegfried will be CTCB principals Kirstél Paterson and Hannah Ward, partnered by Leusson Muniz and guest artist Jerome Barnes, recently seen opposite Ward in CTCB’s sell-out season of Giselle at Artscape The role of the evil Von Rothbart will be shared by CTCB’s Axton Green and Joburg Ballet’s Gabriel Fernandes and David Maluleka.
Performances take place at the CTICC on Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 with two matinées on Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July at 14:00 Tickets start from R200 .Book at Webtickets.
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East meets West in ‘Symphony of Bansuri’
A cultural and musical fusion of East and West takes centre stage at the Artscape Opera House on Saturday 2 August at 19:00, with the world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri
This one-night-only event features Grammy Award-winning Indian flautist Rakesh Chaurasia alongside the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), offering an innovative blend of Indian classical and Western symphonic music
The production brings the traditional Indian bamboo flute – the bansuri –into conversation with a full orchestra, promising an evening of sonic beauty and cultural convergence
Chaurasia, celebrated for his lyrical mastery and versatility, took home two Grammys in 2024, cementing his status as a global ambassador of classical crossover music.
The evening unfolds in two parts: an intimate Indian classical recital with bansuri and tabla, followed by an orchestral performance of reimagined ragas, folk melodies, and film tunes – all led by conductor Damian Philander and featuring the bansuri as the central solo voice
Tickets range from R200 to R1 000 .Book at Ticketmaster or the Artscape Box Office on 021 421 7839.
Local legends line-up
A powerhouse line-up of local music legends and rising stars will come together for a spectacular celebration of sound and soul on Saturday 19 July at Fairbairn College in Goodwood for the top-tier Music Showcase
Featuring Berry, Fagrie Isaacs, Sasha-Lee Davids, Robin Pieters, Karin Kortje and the Sean de Vries Band, the show is a heartfelt tribute to South African talent and musical excellence
It is designed to uplift, entertain and remind Capetonians of the world-class artistry rooted in their own communities.
"This is not just a concert," says Lyle Irwin, founder of LRI Productions, "it's a celebration of our people, our voices and our stories. We've curated a line-up that reflects the heart of Cape Town's music scene and we're bringing it to a stage that feels like home."
The event will blend soul, gospel, R&B, pop and heartfelt ballads into a rich, emotionally-charged musical experience
Backed by the versatile Sean de Vries Band, each performer will bring their signature style to a high-energy production that promises both nostalgic moments
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.Everybody's Talking About Jamie runs at Artscape until 19 July A vibrant uplifting musical about 16-year-old Jamie New, a boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. Book at Webtickets
.Aladdin runs at the Canal Walk Theatre now until 20 July Tickets R100 to R120 Toddlers under two free on lap Tickets at Webtickets.
. Jack and the Beanstalk runs at The Baxter now until 27 July A magical, laughfilled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 at Webtickets
. Beyond runs at Theatre on the Bay from 16 to 26 July Lamta’s new dance production weaves thrilling and innovative choreography with elements of cirque, clowning, vaudeville, and spellbinding vocal harmonies. Tickets from R150 to R275 at Webtickets
. Juanita du Plessis tree op Donderdag 17
Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Kismet, a Taare Bollywood Dance adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, is at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 17 July at 19:00 (preview), Saturday 19 July at 19:00, and Sunday 20 July at 16:00
Tickets from R150 at Webtickets
. Unruly runs at The Baxter from 17 July to 2 August An immersive storytelling performance starring Andrew Buckland and double bassist Chantal Willie-Petersen. Tickets cost R240 at Webtickets
. Now That’s What I Call Music met James Stewart en John Ellis is op Vrydag 18 Julie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teater in Durbanville Kaartjies kos R250 by www dieboer com
. Dance the afternoon away with five tal-
and fresh surprises.
Expect goosebump-inducing harmonies, epic duets, heartfelt tributes and a spirit of community that brings the crowd into every chorus
"This show is about honouring the incredible talent we have right here in the Western Cape," says Irwin.
"It's also about giving audiences an afternoon they'll never forget Whether you love gospel, pop, R&B or just great music, you'll find something that speaks to your heart."
With tickets expected to sell fast, fans must book early to secure a seat at this musical celebration of community, creativity and connection. . Tickets available via Webtickets.
ented musicians - Nico & Fran, Greg Clifton and Kevin & Alison - at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 20 July starting at 15:00 Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book.
.Barry Hilton is performing at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley on Wednesday 23 July at 19:30 Tickets cost R200 Book at www.barnyardtheatre co.za . Prime Circle tree op Donderdag 24 Julie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. A Tapestry of Song is at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Thursday 24 July at 19:00 The Tygerberg Children’s Choir shares the stage with the choirs from La Rochelle High School, and Goodwood Park, Table View and Welgemoed primary schools. Tickets cost R90 Book at Webtickets
.Journey Through Song is on stage at Artscape Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at 19:00 Inspired by the true-life story of Ernestine Nur Stuurman this theatrical concert consists of well-loved music from opera and musical theatre as well as lesser-known compositions. Book at Webtickets
.The Mikado - In Concert, a sparkling 140th anniversary tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan’s most iconic comic opera, is at Artscape Opera House from 25 to 27 July Book at Webtickets
. Blackbox will perform at the Edgemead Bowling Club on Sunday 27 July from 15:00 Also appearing is Diego De Abreu. Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book.
. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley from 28 July until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnyardtheatre co.za
Cape Town City Ballet’s Sasha Barnes as Odile,and Joburg Ballet’s Monike Cristina as Odette PHOTO: LAUGE SORENSON
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK AT THE BAXTER
Local artist Robin Pieters is one of many that willtaketo the stage.
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Ever wondered what it would be like to join fellow book enthusiasts and just sit back for an hour and read? Well, that is exactly what the Cape Town Silent Book Club is all about
The Cape Town Silent Book Club sees bibliophiles come together three times per month in different spots around the city, with the aim to cultivate a love for reading
Organiser Shawn Buck, originally from America, said he was inspired to start the chapter in Cape Town following a visit to the USA last year
"I was back in the US for a visit last year and attended a chapter in my hometown There are 1 700+ Silent Book Club chapters around the world, so I thought why not in Cape Town I'm a big reader and thought it would be a fun way to spend time with friends, but it has grown way beyond that "
According to Buck there are no assigned books and he added anyone can join
"The main mission is just to be a community of readers who take an intentional time in their week to sit and enjoy good books together It's intended for everyone We have all ages and different types of people We do have lots of introverts who have been looking for a community "
He said this year marks one year since the initiative was launched
IT SETS OUT TO FOSTER A LOVE FOR READING, ITS MEMBERS MEETS THREE TIMES A MONTH
"We meet three times a month in different spots around the city You can always check out our upcoming gatherings in the pinned posts on our Instagram profile "
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Buck explained there is no fee involved and encouraged people to join in on the fun
"We encourage reading by making intentional time for it
with one another Life is busy with everything else, so having a place where one can read with others in community is really special "
He said each session lasts an hour, after which those attending socialise and interact with one another The next event will take place at Neighbourhood in District Six on Saturday 19 July . For more information visit instagram.com/cptsilentbookclub
The Silent Book Club meets three times a month in
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"Dearly beloved We are gathered here today to get through this thing called life "
These ominous words from the late great artist Prince have eerily become prophetic for capturing the anxiety, confusion and uncertainty of our society we face today
Even though these lyrics were birthed in the 80s, some of the same socioeconomic issues that plagued the previous generations have either multiplied or remain largely ignored by our government and municipalities, who are so quick to applaud their own projects on social media and advertise the idea that they're "making a difference" with creating jobs and helping the poor in these impoverished communities
The great irony that haunts our 30-year old democracy is the fact that our bleeding economy keeps spilling over despite how many times our president shuffles his cabinet or launches projects that promise to solve load shedding, corruption and create more jobs
inescapable with many companies now capitalising in its efficiency to streamline and propel their advertising in the hopes of maximising their profits by smothering the market
However, now more than ever our education departments, teachers and tertiary institutions have to swiftly find ways to incorporate this technology into their curriculums for fear of being overtaken by other countries making great strides in training the new generation with Al's benefits However, what should remain an essential factor amidst our rush to understand and incorporate Al in our careers to help society, is our critical thinking, which is more crucial than ever in the fast-paced times we live in Today's students have easier access and methods to plagiarise in their work and essays which are meant to express their unique opinions on important issues
This also makes the work of lecturers and tutors even harder when it comes to marking and identifying patterns of fraud with Chat GPT improving and updating weekly
Service fails, rates prevail
I refer to the article in the TygerBurger dated 2 July regarding the justification for the rates increase in the Western Cape ("City approves 'unfair' budget")
I live in a small-town Philadelphia very remote, more or less 30 km outside Durbanville
This is where one can see that it does not matter what party rule It is just the same in every party and the rest of South Africa
If you stay outside the Central Business district and lager towns, you are forgotten and not budgeted for
Unless of cause if you are “labelled” as “less fortunate” no matter where you stay Then you can have two properties, one in Easten Cape or elsewhere where you always go at the end of the year, because you do not have to pay for that one either
No rates for the shack you stay in for free nor the house you built in your hometown either Everything is for free Others will pay for what I want
One cannot say that is not the case because the masses that leave in their thousands to their hometown at the end of the year is not to a resort for a vacation
Someone or somebody need to sponsor them, and it is again the soft target us as homeowners
People forgot that we did not get our houses for free We have to work hard for our hard-earned money to stay where we are and to be safe
We become a nation of sponsors for those who “do not have” not only in our personal tax, but now with our rates as well
Our rates increase in such a way that we pay the same as any other house in Durbanville No distinction that we are in a rural area
Just like in Johannesburg we get constant power problems and nowadays water problems as well
We pay hard earned money for a service with the water levy still charges in our municipality bull, but service delivery is out the door
Just because you are a small town with not a lot of people What are you going to do?
Then I do not even want to let you know about the road from Durbanville side
Huge potholes that get patched up only when the sun is shining, but until then you have to doge the holes that just get bigger and bigger
The excuse no budget for calming measures and upgrade of the road
I wonder how the added cost of the cleaning services will work in our town if they cannot even do the basic stuff
People should be aware and understand that whatever party rules they will do what they want, because they have the majority, they can E COETZEE, Philadelphia
With raging wars in Ukraine and Gaza compounded with the fact that President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 30% tax on South African exports, our pockets face another pinch with the current rising price of goods and petrol
In SA, crime, gender-based violence, homelessness and unemployment still haunt our youth who now have to adapt their career choices in the wake of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Al s sudden popularity has become
Even today when you're doom-scrolling you can discover an amazing animation of a podcast showcasing zoo animals discussing their weekend plans and using South African swear words until you realise this content was Al generated This content has become absurdly popular which begs the question, are we starting to use entertainment to numb ourselves to death and become dopamine addicted sheep? Today more than ever, we need critical thinkers, artists, politicians and readers who will lead our country, so that we may thrive and harness the power of Al for our communities in the age of shrinking attention spans -KEANANHARMSE
Calls grow to fix crumbling Goodwood roads
The letter "Goodwood roads crumble in rain" which appeared in the TygerBurger dated 2 July, refers I would like to agree with D Beelders of Vasco, that the roads in Goodwood are in a shocking state and the rain doesn't help I had occasion to go down Kimberley Street from Milton Road and it was full of potholes from Milton to Carey Slater Milton also had a pothole or two in after Alice Street going towards the M7
The City of Cape Town is quick to present an increased budget and Hoosain Abrahams is on some or other committee that wants to develop Goodwood into a City Improvement District, but I think they should first do something about the state of the roads Townsend Street between Milton and C J Langen-
hoven is a wonderful example of a section that has been standing un-tarred for close on a year already, causing cars, taxis and trucks to try and travel on the wrong side of the road to avoid the huge "donga" that has formed there Of course, because the intersection of Voortrekker Road and Jakes Gerwel Drive is a bit of a conundrum, many motorists, especially taxis, think they can avoid it by going along Townsend Street instead, so I don't expect the road will be pothole free for long
Please repair the roads in Goodwood even the manhole covers, etcetera are lower than the roads, which cause the cars to try and avoid them
