TygerBurger MitchellsPlain E-Edition 3 September 2025
WHAT’S WHAT’S ON/DIARY
SENDYOURCOMMUNITYEVENTSTO JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
WEDNESDAY3SEPTEMBER
. Whispers of Buenos Aires will take place at 19:00 at the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, 10 Wellington Rd, Durbanville This intimate concert invites audiences to experience the passion and spirit of Argentina through the music of tango legend Astor Piazzolla. Direct from Buenos Aires, guitarist Alberto and vocalist Silvia will perform an authentic selection of Piazzolla's most celebrated works, from the moving "Oblivion" to the dramatic "La Muerte del Ángel". Set in the beautiful Rust-en-Vrede Gallery this promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and atmosphere Tickets are R150 and available on Quicket Contact Alberto on 083 250 0030 for more information.
VRYDAG5SEPTEMBER
. 'n Kursus oor uitbranding en angs word op Vrydag 5 September van 18:30 tot 21:00 en op Saterdag 6 September van 15:00 tot 21:00, by Doxa Deo by Willowbridge aangebied. Die koste is R250 per persoon en sluit 'n werkboek, verversings en aandete die Saterdagaand in. Registreer voor 2 September by https://login.churchsuite com/?account=doxadeocape Kontak dr Anique Tredoux by anique tredoux@ gmail.com met navrae . Kom geniet die humoristiese konsert Die Begrafnissangers by die NG kerk Bellville-Riebeeck om 19:00 in die De la Haye-kerksaal. Kaartjies kos R50 vir volwassenes en R20 vir kinders (2–10 jaar). Heerlike hamburgers en pannekoek is te koop Bespreek by 021 919 1501 of koop kaartjies by die deur . Philadelphia se gewilde tradisionele boerebasaar vind plaas vanaf 17:00 op die kerkplein in Philadelphia 'n Aand vol kuier, kos en tradisie wag op jonk en oud. Die fees word weer soos altyd, om 18:00 met 'n regte haelgeweerskoot oopgeskiet Toegang is R10 per persoon en gratis vir nie-skoolgaande kinders Kaartfasiliteite sal orals beskikbaar wees. Rig navrae aan Annemart Agenbag by 072 431 2831.
SATERDAG6SEPTEMBER
. Oom Vossie se Vlooimark in Bellville is van 10:00 tot 15:00 by die Voortrekker-spankamers in Disasingel in Blomtuin. Stuur 'n Whatsapp na 084 325 4690 vir meer inligting en besprekings.
. Die Wes-Kaapse Veteraantrekker-en-enjinklub se jaarlikse skou word op 6 en 7 September by die Killarney-renbaan aangebied. Ongeveer 100 ten volle gerestoureerde veteraantrekkers uit die 1920's en 1980's gaan op skou wees met 'n 1939 Duitse Lanz Bulldog-kruiptrekker as die trekpleister Besoekers kan ook uitsien na 'n trekkerresies, 'n "klein erfgoed"-uitstalling, asook 'n donkiebaler, 'n enjin van 'n Russiese spuitvliegtuig en `n versameling weermagvuurwapens. Die skou bied hope vermaak en eetgoed vir jonk en oud. Kaartjies is beskibaar by Webtickets by The Western Cape Vintage Tractor and Engine Club
. From 10:00 till 16:00, the Miniaturia Guild of Cape Town will host their annual Miniature Fair Members of the public are invited to step into a world of wonder and join us for a day of artistry, community, and conservation at St Thomas Church Hall, Rondebosch. Entrance Fes are R20 for adults and R10 for children under 18 years. A portion of the entrance fee will be donated to SANCCOB, supporting the critically endangered African penguins, which face potential extinction by 2035
. The Durbanville Craft Market will host its monthly charity market at 5 Louw Street in Durbanville from 09:00 to 14:00 Handmade items by local crafters from afar as Fish Hoek and Somerset West are sold, as well as food, home bakes, sourdough bread, diabetic friendly and gluten free consumables, rare cacti and much more Entrance is free Phone 066 059 7251 or send an email to durbanvillecraftmarket@gmail.com with enquiries about the Durbanville Craft Market . Shoppers, treasure hunters and families are invited to the Goodwood Bargains Market at the Goodwood Sports Club from 09:00 to 13:20 With a lively mix of indoor and outdoor vendors, the market promises unbeatable bargains, unique finds, and a vibrant atmosphere perfect for a weekend outing Entry and parking are absolutely free at the corner of Alice and Milton Street For more information, email thegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com
SUNDAY7SEPTEMBER
. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive on Sunday, from 08:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore
THURSDAY11SEPTEMBER
. U3A Tygerberg will host a talk at the Dutch Reformed Church, Cnr Mountain View Drive and Edelweiss Roads, Eversdal. The topic this month is Sanbar deer and the ecology of fynbos, fire and forest on Table Mountain. Doors open at 09:00 for tea and coffee and the talk begins at 10:00 The cost is R10 for members and R20 for visitors. Visitors are most welcome Contact Sarah on 021 976 8310 for more information.
Gangviolence surgesagain
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LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Asix-year-old girl was shot in the arm in Beacon Valley on Friday 29 August
The girl was among two injured in the incident in Peugeot Crescent, which is considered a gang warfare hotspot
Mitchell’s Plain Station Commander Brig Brian Muller said a 35-year-old man was shot in the buttock and the girl in her arm
He said two vehicles drove down the road and started shooting
Later the same vehicle was allegedly used in another shooting in Lightning Street, Rocklands
Two men were injured in the shooting, one in the buttocks and thigh and the other in the lower back
All the victims are in a stable condition in hospital and the shooting was gangrelated, Muller said
The shootings happened just hours after Brig Novela Potelwa, of the office of the provincial commissioner, said that integrated operational interventions were continuing at identified crime hotspots in Cape Town with cordon and search, lockdown and tracing operations “gaining momentum”
“While the areas afflicted by shooting incidents are not out of the woods yet, police continue making their presence felt through targeted deployments,” Potelwa said “It is envisaged that deployments will remain in identified areas until calm is restored ”
The day before manager Solomon Philander told the sub-council 12 meeting
the community say that the girls were on foot when they were hit, but according to police they were in a vehicle One of the pupils, a high schooler, is reportedly recovering from a broken pelvis while her 10-year-old sister had more minor injuries
Social media reports say the drunken driver collided with them while on their way to Strandfontein primary and high schools
The girls’ family posted messages on social media thanking emergency services and the community for helping them during the accident Both girls are recovering at home, the posts say
The accident happened in the early hours of Wednesday 27 August on the corners of Spine and Strandfontein road
WO Joseph Swartbooi, provincial police spokesperson, said Strandfontein police were called to the scene
ARRESTS
“The driver of the minibus, an adult male, was detained for reckless and negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol,” Swartbooi said Meanwhile, one man was arrested in connection with the shooting in front of the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrates' Court last Monday Muller said that a 23-year-old man was
The residents of Sewende Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein received toilets last week On Thursday August 28, Ward councillor Elton Jansen handed over refurbished shipping containers housing 10 flush toilets to the informal settlement
The toilets are housed in two blocks with cubicles connected to modular on-site treatment plants The wastewater will be recycled into pathogen-free reusable water, through a combination of biological and electro-chemical processes
The treated water is then reused for flushing, eliminating the need for bulk sewer connections and making the system well-suited for areas with limited infrastructure The Sewende Laan settlement, situated just off Spine Road, is
home to about 50 households
Construction of the facilities began in March this year and included the temporary employment of six local residents
According to the City, the initiative followed extensive community engagement that started in 2024 to ensure that residents supported the project
Officials say the new toilets will improve sanitation while also introducing sustainable water-use technology to one of Strandfontein’s smaller informal communities
Jansen said the project represents an important step in delivering innovative, dignified sanitation solutions to communities in need
Ward councillor Elton Jansen tests the hand basins in the new flush toilet that was given to residents in the Sewende Laan informal settlement
DJ hypes schools to go green
Rapper GrandMaster Ready D toured five Mitchell’s Plain Schools in five days last week
The radio presenter and DJ performed at Duneside, Wavecrest, Liesbeek, Northwood and Caradale primary schools from Monday to Friday
Through the collaboration, Petco launched its recycling competition
Selected Mitchell’s Plain schools across will compete in the recycling competition over the next few months The school that collects the most PET plastic and Liquid Board Packaging will win a grand prize The winner will be announced in November
Petco also provided participating schools with educational posters, which were developed in partnership with the Pick n
Pay Schools Club, which creates CAPSaligned content that teaches learners about living sustainably and recycling
“As artists and mentors, we have the responsibility to use our influence positively
“We’re showing young people that recycling doesn’t have to be boring; it’s about taking pride in your community, protecting the planet and using creativity as a force for change,” says GrandMaster Ready D Caradale Primary school principal Ezra Carelse said the programme was impactful because the message was brought across using music
“The learners are very hyped now to go out and get as many items as they can and bring it here,” he said
ILAURENO’CONNOR-MAY LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
t’s taken a while, but Pelican Heights’ Civic Association say they are finally getting the attention from City services that they have been asking for Hidden away between the nature reserve and the beach, the small residential area has only one entrance and for a long time it had been overlooked, including by criminals, but that has changed Civic chair Ismail Janodien said the parks and public spaces were mostly neglected until the civic association started turning up the pressure on their ward councillor
“We have to keep them accountable,” he said “The ward councillor said she actually likes it that we keep her accountable ” Janodien said the civic has been active for two years and it’s taken them that long to get “action”
They have a list of items that need attention in the area and it has been slow going getting most of those items on the City’s radar
“We have been begging the City for two years but nothing was happening,” Janodien said
TAKINGACTION
In August they bought palm trees at their own expense and planted them at the entrance to the area
The move not only got more residents’ attention but also got them more involved Interested residents have been split into groups to take responsibility for watering the trees
Janodien said the trees were the first step in the civic’s long-term project to beautify the entrance to the area The next step is getting the wall repaired and
ASSOCIATION TURNS UP PRESSURE TO HAVE NEGLECTED SPACES IMPROVED
painted
They hope that this second step can be done in conjunction with the City and other government departments
Janodien said this is looking more and more likely as previously emails to City departments went unanswered for a long while, but now they are getting responses timeously
“Because we built up a record of engagement,” Janodien said “We started by sending emails out and then following up We have been asking for traffic calming since 2022 ”
Janodien said the civic had been persistent about contacting the City and regularly following up and then finally a few months ago, they received a reply:
“Once they saw that we were keeping them accountable ”
Other projects on the civic’s radar include improving security
The Pelican Heights Civic Association wants to beautify the entrance to the suburb They started off by planting palms at their own expense
GrandMaster Ready D performs at Wavecrest Primary School in Woodlands
As Gayton dit regkry, dan kan hy president ook raak
In Junie vanjaar toe breek die nuus -die wêreldbeheerliggaam vir motorsport, die FIA, keur die Graad 1-status opgradering van die Kyalami-renbaan in Midrand, Gauteng goed 'n Besluit wat dié geskiedkundige Suid-Afrikaanse renbaan dan in staat sal stel om 'n Formule Een (F1) Grand Prix-wedren hier aan te bied
Die nuus word wyd op sosiale media gedeel deur al wat 'n nuusagentskap is, en ek kan verstaan waarom Ek is self kinderlik opgewonde oor die nuus
Hoewel dit 'n stap in die regte rigting is vir ons as 'n land om 'n Grand Prix aan te bied, moet ons ook realisties wees - dit kos miljarde rande Twintig jaar gelede was daar nie so baie opgewondenheid rondom F1 soos vandag nie Maar sedert die Amerikaanse maatskappy Liberty Media die kommersiële regte van die sport oorgeneem het en dit beter en sterker begin bemark het, is dit vandag dwarsoor die wêreld net so gewild soos krieket, sokker en rugby
Die NetFlix dokumentêr Drive to Survive, is seker nog meer verantwoordelik vir die gewildheid, en met die bekendstelling van Jerry Bruckheimer se fliek F1 The Movie, met Brad Pitt in Junie vanjaar, voorspel ek dat nog miljoene aanhangers en kykers vir dié sport Sondae gaan inskakel Ek kan nou nog onthou waar ek was toe ek die foto van Gayton McKenzie, minister van sport, kuns en kultuur, sien in 'n vergadering met Stefano Domenicali, die grootbaas van F1, en Mohammed Ben Sulayem, die grootbaas van die FIA 'n Politikus wat sy werk doen Ek onthou nog my woorde aan my skoonpa: "As hy F1 Suid-Afrika toe bring, moet hy sommer president word " Ek onthou, daar was jare gelede reeds sprake dat Kaapstad 'n Grand Prix sou aanbied, maar die storie het doodgeloop In 2023 het die Moederstad wel gasheer gespeel vir die Formule E-wedren, die reeks waarin elektriese renmotors deelneem en is daar ten minste bewys dat die Kaap wel in staat is om so iets aan te kan bied Verskeie lande het al voorheen 'n F1 Grand Prix aangebied, wat vandag nie meer op die kalender is nie Gasheerlande kom en gaan, maar die sport hou aan groei 'n Ruk gelede vra 'n motorsport-joernalis aan die sewe-malige wêreldkampioen en huidige Ferrari-renjaer, Lewis Hamilton, waar hy eendag graag 'n F1 Grand Prix sou wou hê, en hy antwoord "Afrika" Daar is vanjaar altesame 24 rondtes in F1, op elke vasteland behalwe Afrika en Antarktika Almal in Suid-Afrika sal soos 'n goed ge-oliede masjien moet saamwerk om 'n Grand Prix hier weer suksesvol aan te kan bied Dit kan gebeur en ons land het bewys dat ons die vermoë het om dit te kán doen Die wilskrag, entoesiasme en belangstelling is oëskynlik daar, so ek wil hoop en glo dat dit wel kan gebeur Daar is natuurlik diegene wat skepties is Die van ons wat al by die 30 jaar lank wag vir 'n F1 Grand Prix om op plaaslike bodem weer plaas te vind soos ek, gaan stilletjies hoop dat Suid-Afrika, net soos met die sokker- en rugby-wêreldbekers, dit sal regkry -RICHARDROBERTS
The deterioration of a community like Oakdale
Communities do not collapse in a single day The deterioration of a place like Oakdale is usually the result of many small cracks that are ignored until they become wide fractures What begins as a little neglect slowly snowballs into visible decay, and if left unchecked, it can completely change the character of a neighbourhood Drugs, litter, and sex work on street corners do not appear overnight they are signs of deeper issues that have been allowed to grow
The first step in the decline of any community is the neglect of basic standards When residents, businesses, and even authorities fail to uphold rules and values, an atmosphere of disorder is created Small offenses such as littering, vandalism, or drinking in public may seem harmless, but they send a message that “anything goes” Once these behaviours are tolerated it becomes harder to stop larger and more destructive activities from taking root
As the sense of order weakens, drugs often make their way into the area The presence of drug dealers and users creates a ripple effect of crime petty theft, violence, and sometimes gang activity Families begin to feel unsafe and young people become especially vulnerable as they are exposed to destructive habits that threaten their future The drug problem is not only a health issue but also a social one eroding trust among neighbours and making it harder to build unity
Physical neglect soon follows social decline Streets covered with litter, drains that remain blocked, and public spaces that are dirty or vandalised reflect a community in distress A dirty environment discourages investment, pushes away visitors, and makes residents feel abandoned Businesses close their doors, properties lose value, and abandoned buildings
become havens for crime When the visible environment falls apart it reinforces the sense that the community itself is falling apart
Alongside these problems, the sex trade often finds a place in deteriorating communities Sex workers, often victims of poverty, addiction, or exploitation, end up on street corners where families once felt safe This not only exposes residents to unsafe and illegal activity but also damages the reputation of the neighbourhood Parents feel uneasy letting their children play outside, and the sense of community pride diminishes further
The most tragic consequence of this decline is when residents themselves lose hope When people begin to accept that drugs, litter, and sex work are just part of everyday life the spirit of the community breaks Some choose to move away, while others stay but feel powerless to make a difference Without collective action, the cycle of deterioration deepens
However, decline does not have to be the final chapter of Oakdale s story Communities can be restored when people refuse to settle for decay Small steps such as cleaning streets reporting crimes and demanding accountability from leaders can spark change A thriving neighbourhood is built when residents work together take ownership of their environment, and choose not to tolerate the things that destroy dignity and safety
The deterioration of Oakdale is a warning, but it can also be a turning point A community that unites against neglect, drugs, and exploitation can break the cycle of decline and restore pride, safety, and hope for generations to come ANON, Email
Residents demand action as public misconduct continues
What I witnessed recently again in Vlei Park has left me shocked and disturbed sexual activity taking place in broad daylight, out in the open This is yet another troubling sign of how badly our community is deteriorating Many residents feel discouraged, and some are considering leaving Oakdale However, for many of us, this is our home, and we refuse to simply give up I, for one will continue to report what is happening because I cannot and will not settle for a community overtaken by sex houses, illegal buildings, drugs, and litter Daily, I see street people settling for the night with piles of rubbish in front of businesses Just the other morning, I witnessed individuals openly using drugs on the corner of Canterbury and Barnard Street Every morning it is the same a complete mess This is not something we as residents should be forced to tolerate
I am not one to complain for the sake of complaining, but I believe it is important to raise our frustrations Many of us are doing our very best to save Oakdale, and I truly believe that with the right leadership and the support of the relevant authorities we can restore dignity and safety to our area I also want to take a moment to thank the CDF security company in Oakdale for responding to calls and offering assistance whenever possible Your efforts are seen and appreciated At the same time, I urge that stronger and more consistent action be taken to ensure that Oakdale does not fall further into decline We, the residents, care about our community And like it has been said over and over again, we want Oakdale back to what it was ANON, Oakdale
Public invited to witness tree destruction in Durbanville
This is an open invitation to the people of Durbanville from a concerned ratepayer I am inviting the residents of Durbanville to come and witness the wholesale destruction of our neighbourhood under the watchful eyes of our City of Cape Town officials - the same city whose logo says: This City works for you
For years we, the Marais’s and our neighbours, have lived back to back to Dr Butler’s smallholding on the corner of Boland Road and Green Pastures Road We even signed an agreement with him to ultimately subdivide the property into 16 plots However, since his demise, his estate has passed on to his children, who have sold to a developer who convinced the City to redevelop the plot into 48 maisonette styled high-density accommodation units
The neighbourhood rejected the proposal due to higher traffic envisaged on Boland Road, the destruction of the Durbanville character, including the hundreds of trees to be removed
The destruction that occurred on the neighbouring Compton Place development on Moraea Road is an example of “checks and balances” that disappears like morning mist before the sun
Even the City’s own environmental management department initially did not support the redevelopment in it’s current design due to the large number of trees required to be cut down The devastation wrecked at 18 Boland Road gave us an example of what lies ahead for us
Then miraculously in December 2024 we were informed that all our concerns were addressed and the development has been approved Even the green scape “ department is now in agreement with this densification of our environment despite the ratepayers objection And the developer promptly renamed the property with the non-sensical name “Le Rhu” Even the traffic department gave their “approval”, after they did a traffic survey in Florida Street, more
than a kilometre away You can’t argue with such logic Now in August the chain saws have started despite no survey document being available which listed the trees earmarked for destruction and despite the City’s own regulations requiring permission to cut 50 to 70 year old trees Many trees must be 100 years old plus This is reminiscent of Durbanville High School cutting down their 80 year old Eucalyptus trees next to the tennis courts to convert it into a parking lot for SUV’s
So my invitation is for Durbanville residents to visit our area between 16:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and see for yourselves how this City works for you The traffic is already backed up to Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church access to this property to be down our street Moraea Road, to a road to be constructed by the developer How is that for transferring costs onto a private developer?
FRANCOIS J MARAIS, Durbanville
SAVE OUR RHINOS: A sand artist,Innocent Mhlaba from KwaZulu-Natal,brought a majestic rhino to life on Small Bay Beach in Bloubergstrand This stunning piece not only highlights the beauty of sand art but also reminds us of the importance of protecting these creatures
