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LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY
LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The City has allocated R1 1m on feasibility studies for the creation of a commercial and recreation node at Strandfontein Pavilion
This was announced at the City’s Hope Budget online presentation on Tuesday 29 July
“The ‘Budget of Hope’ was designed to enhance access to services; like homelessness support, recreational spaces, and community libraries It also looks at improving parks and public spaces, said Francine Higham,
the mayoral committee member for community services and health
Deputy mayor Eddie Andrews said that no new capital expenditure projects were on the cards for the Mitchell’s Plain and Strandfontein coastlines this year but he highlighted several smaller projects for the areas, as well as recapping what was upgraded along the Cape Flats coastline in recent years, such as the fixing of “Broken Road”, and the installation of solar lighting, a rubberised play area and braai spaces
WHAT’S ON / DIARY
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JO SEKEPANE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
THURSDAY7AUGUST
. A free workshop will be hosted at Kraaifontein Library at 15:00, offering educators and interested community members a practical introduction to using ChatGPT in education. The session will cover key topics such as: understanding what ChatGPT is and how it works, tips for effective prompting, creative ways to use the tool in daily teaching, tools for lesson planning, quiz and worksheet creation, assistance with marking and personalised feedback, and guidance on the ethical use of AI in an educational setting. For more information, contact Kraaifontein Library at 021 444 1066 or email Kraaifontein.library@ capetown.gov.za
FRIDAY8AUGUST
. 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
SATERDAG9AUGUSTUS
. Die Brackenfell Forum bied aan "Koffie uit jou kan" in die Rusoord-saal in Dennegeurstraat om 10:00 vir lede van die gemeenskap om saam te kuier Kaartjies beskikbaar teen R150 per persoon. Besprekings: Alta by 083 967 9493 of Letitia by 082 879 5383.
. Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing a concert showcasing the rich diversity of this unique male voice choir This event will be boosted with appearances by renowned local soprano Lara Basson and a barbershop quartet, the Welsh Rarebits, drawn from members of the choir The concert starts at 19:00, at Erin Hall, 8 Erin Road, Rondebosch. Tickets cost R100 and are available through Quicket Refreshments will be available at the interval. For any further information, please call Steve Broekman on 083 701 5867
SONDAG10AUGUSTUS
. Die Wild Buggers Beach Buggy-klub kom weer bymekaar vir ´n pretrit, getiteld Nick & Ellie se Rit, by te woon. Die groep ontmoet om 08:30 by die Engen Winelands langs die N1-snelweg en vertrek stiptelik om 09:00 Die konvooi sal die Stellenbosch-vliegklub besoek, asook die Franschhoek-pas, en in Botrivier middagete geniet Die rit eindig in Gordonsbaai. Bel Kleyn by 083 650 7679 met navrae
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
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
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. For the dress code, "think floral, bold and bright". 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. Contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com
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The R1 1million allocated from the Hope Budget for Strandfontein, would be used for processing, assessments, feasibility studies, sub-divisions, land surveying and rezoning in preparation for a planned pavilion upgrade
The multi-million rand plan, which was presented for public input in 2024, included significantly refurbishing the pavilion and its amenities, improving the quality and capacity of existing facilities, promoting facility clustering, multi-functionality and sharing to reduce operational costs and enhancing underutilised land for development Roll out is projected to start in 2026
A further R4,4 million has also been allocated to improve facilities at Mnandi Beach, the City said in media release earlier this year but there was no new information in the presentation last Tuesday on how this budget would be rolled out
URBANCATALYTICINVESTMENTS
Also included in the budget, under Urban Catalytic Investments, was an
upgrade at the Mitchell’s CBD The area was included among several “key precincts” that had been earmarked for development The planned upgrades are aimed at preparing the area for “desification” by building social housing on pockets of lands near transport and business hubs
The social housing would include “highdensity, mixed use housing” More detailed technical studies are also planned for the development and expansion of Tafelsig
FACTSABOUTSTRANDFONTEINPAVILLION:
The pavilion was originally constructed in the 1980s as a day resort
It features a unique 300-metre-long windbreak promenade designed to mitigate the harsh south-easterly winds, enhancing the civic scale of the area
It has suffered from ageing infrastructure and declining conditions, with parts recently condemned by the City’s Building Inspector
The surrounding area has been shaped by storm wave surges and wind-blown sand, which present both challenges and opportunities for revitalisation
The City has allocated R1 1million rand for feasibility studies for a planned Strandfontein Pavilion upgrade
Braai spots were built at Strandfontein Pavilion from the last capital budget
Twoshot
Two people were shot over the weekend bringing to an end Mitchell’s Plain Police Station’s “no murder” count
On Thursday 31 July, the Mitchell’s Plain precinct had reached a count of 20 days without any murders, said station commander Brig Brian Muller He had started the count after a spate of deadly gang warfare claimed the lives of seven people early last month
Police responded in force with increased visibility and provincial MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, commended their efforts But on Friday one man was killed and another injured in a gang-related shooting in Westridge, near Westgate Mall
This morning (Monday 4 August) the
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Lentegeur police’s women staff used the beginning of W engage with residents and hand out pamphlets on how
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BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die stof het gaan lê oor verlede week se gewelddadige betogings in Happy Valley, maar die ma van die maand oue baba wat tydens die betogings dood is, probeer nou die stukke van haar lewe optel Jasmine Josephs en haar kêrel, Manuel Willemse, moes verlede week in die donkerte met hul siek kind, May-Lynn, na die Mfuleni-polisiekantoor stap omdat noodhulpdienste weens die gewelddadige betogings nie in die gebied kon kom nie Die kind het uiteindelik gesterf, hoewel
Level up your business
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership is inviting interested businesses in Bellville and the greater northern suburbs to apply for the 2025 level Up Programme
This is an eight-week enterprise development journey from Thursday 14 August to Tuesday 14 October designed to help sustainability-focused businesses unlock new growth opportunities and prepare to exhibit at one of the region's biggest business events
You will connect with buyers and stand a chance to be selected to showcase your work at the 2025 Bellville Business Expo from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 29 October Applications close on Friday 15 August Apply online at www.surveymonkey com/r/XFDSMPN . For more information or support with your application, contact Nasmera Buckus via email at Nasmera.Buckus@gtp org.za or on 021 823 6713.
Alibrarybornfromheart
LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY
LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Elizabeth English is a woman who knows her worth. When TygerBurger called the very forthright residential librarian at Portland Primary School for a feature on the library she built, she unabashedly said: “Rather call me next week I can be your Women’s Day feature ”
The 66-year-old eldest sister of five, mother of three and grandmother of five says being a school librarian is her “second career”
“Your life doesn’t stop at 60 I know it's a scary situation when you retire because you don’t know what you are going to do when you wake up but you must use your own initiative today and do things for yourself I am gracefully, one of the luckiest women because I can make my own choices The Lord has really blessed me ”
ACAREERBOOST
English’s first career, pre her retirement, was varied She worked in hotels, in the food industry and later in sales
“That was where I picked up that people can’t read,” she said “I’m talking about matriculants I’m talking about girls that completed secretarial courses I noticed when someone picked up an invoice, they read the first three words and the last three words, without comprehension ” English’s role as librarian started when she was on the governing body of Jamaica
Primary from 2015 to 2017 The school gave her a small store room which she cleaned and kitted out as a small library
“We have a need in our community because people are educated but they are ignorant So I wanted to put back into the community by opening a library I made it nice and I had classes with the children and I read stories and I taught them how
to write properly because I have beautiful handwriting ”
Later, in 2021, the former principal of Portland Primary School saw the library and asked English to do the same at her school, for a small stipend English agreed and the principal, who has since retired, sent her on a leadership course
When English visited the donated building, where she was asked to build a library and found a “raw” space
“Books were scattered all over the place Die plek was lelik, dit was morsag, dit was vuil I worked through the whole June holidays with my grandson and my children and I never looked back,” English said
DONATIONS
Since then the library has grown to include dozens of shelves full of books, educational resources and computer ports, minus the actual computers, all of which has been donated to the school English hopes that computers will be donated to the school too, as well as some paint and a scanner
The library's shelves however don’t run short They are in fact so well stocked that English is able to donate books to other schools, but she tries to keep the shelves stocked with books that interest children and those that supplement the curriculum
“What is so unique,” she said pointing to a white board with notes on Gayton MacKenzie, the minister of arts, sports and culture, “they are going to learn about Gayton MacKenzie with their teacher
“So I’ve already done research about him So I will ask them, ‘get me his date of birth’, ‘where he grew up’, ‘who were his parents?’, ‘what work did he do?’, ‘name the gangs where he grew up’, ‘who influenced him?’
These are my questions, it’s got nothing to do with the school It makes it easier for them because
RETIRED SALESWOMAN BECOMES A LITERACY CHAMPION AT PORTLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
now when the teacher starts her lessons, they know where they are When the grade 5s do Greek mythology, then I get all those books ready on one side ”
ALOVEFORREADING
Every class at the school gets a weekly session at the library and English says it is a period that the children look forward to
“I taught the children to love coming to the library The library is not only about reading, the library is also about increasing knowledge
“I believe the child must take a page and turn it and read and you must be able to feel it because when you read a book, you must love it It puts so much calmness in you It will take you to places where you would never normally enter ”
On Saturdays, English also teaches extra lessons to children that are struggling She also hosts small competitions with the pupils, such as spelling bees However, she’s found that children turn to her for more than just education
“In the times that our children are living, someone has to remind them what school is about because they don’t look at this as an institution We looked at it as an institution but to them, this is a safe haven
“You know what I have become I haven’t just become a residential librarian
“A child will come to me and cry his heart out I can just listen Sometimes children just want their parents to listen to them They don’t want their whole day ”
Temporary lane shift
AZ Berman Drive will get a lane shift on August due to MyCiti infrastructure upgrades
The City has announced a temporary lane18 shift on AZ Berman Drive for the next phase of the MyCiti infrastructure upgrades The changes will take effect on 18 August and continue until mid next year, depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen delays
The City will implement significant traffic adjustments between Katjiepiering Street and Kerrem Street, near the BP Garage:Southbound traffic will be shifted to the newly completed northbound lane (towards Cape Town)
Vehicles will travel in both directions using only one lane in each direction
Cones and road markings will guide motorists through the narrowed work zone
Pedestrian access will remain open, with a 1,2m fence separating the walkway from the construction area
Updated Intersection Access: Petunia Street and Morgenster Road will reopen at their intersections with AZ Berman Drive Kerrem Street will remain partially closed Traffic from Promenade Mall’s three outbound lanes will be halted; the two inbound lanes will be used for two-way traffic
Charlie Street will remain partially closed, with only two lanes available; one in, one out Westpoort Drive (West) and Highlands Drive (East) are scheduled for closure once Morgenster reopens
Despite the disruptions, all homes, businesses, and public facilities with City-approved access will remain reachable . For ongoing updates and project information, residents can visit www. myciti.org.za/phase2a or follow MyCiTi Phase 2 on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Elizabeth English in Portland Primary School’s library
Kids show positive change
LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY
LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Care givers can already see a positive change in the behaviour of some of the children that attended the traumainformed holiday programme in July
Social worker Venessa Padayachee told the volunteers who facilitated the programmes, at their certificate ceremony, that the children who took part are calmer and were seen implementing some of the conflict resolution skills they learnt “We are a community that is really in need of healing and you are part of that healing,” she said
The programme, which was run in Westridge and Portlands last month, is part of the Integrated Mitchell’s Plain Action Plan (Impact) steering committee’s trauma-informed holiday programme
Impact is a multi-stakeholder initiative that was born out of a community dialogue in response to the high levels of gang violence during October 2024
Part of the initiative’s strategy is to find
On Friday 1 August the facilitators received certificates for the training and participation
“You gave your whole heart and that’s what made this programme a success,” Padayachee said “We have started something and we have to expand to the entire Mitchell’s Plain, sector by sector It’s going to take all of us to do it ”
DEDICATION
Bronwyn February, the Year Beyond Shukuma coach and mentor, told volunteers that the project had been a success because of their dedication “I’m proud of them for the impact that they had on the kids’ lives,” she said
Shukuma volunteer Chane Pool said that the programme had an impact on her as a volunteer too
“It’s sad to see the kids coming from such traumatic homes and they have been through so much,” she said She added that some of the children seemed starved for play and exhausted the
Mothergunned downonR300 sparksoutcry
DESIRÉERORKE
RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
DESIREE
Apolice investigation into the senseless murder of a woman who had stopped on the side of the road on the R300 is ongoing.
The 41-year-old mother of three had reportedly stopped along the road to change a flat tyre when she was shot dead last Saturday night
As she finished up at around 20:20 she was shot dead in her car
Police officers who attended the scene found her slumped over the steering wheel with a gunshot wound to the neck
"The victim was declared dead on the scene by the paramedics," Sgt Wesley Twigg, provincial police spokesperson, related "The motive for the attack is being investigated No personal belongings were taken The suspects fled the scene and have yet to be arrested "
This latest incident on the notoriously dangerous highway has heightened concerns over an ongoing safety-andsecurity crisis on Cape Town’s roadways
Transport and crime data reveal that the R300/N2 corridor has become a hotspot for violent crime such as stone throwing, robberies and shootings, despite its importance as a primary route to the
airport The incident has sparked renewed urgency for immediate security upgrades on what many consider Cape Town’s most dangerous roads
In another case, on Sunday 13 July, a woman was injured when her vehicle was hit by a concrete block on the stretch of the N2 highway known as the "Hell Run"
The incident occurred on Sunday 13 July, just before the Borcherd's Quarry Road turn-off, at Nyanga A female passenger was injured when the block was thrown at the moving vehicle, striking the passenger side She and her husband were en route from Somerset West to Cape Town International Airport when the attack occurred
In a statement to the media Mayco member for safety and security in the City, JP Smith, said a dedicated deployment of new metro police officers come September will enhance safety along this critical N2 highway route . Anyone with any information about the abovementioned murder can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously
The Portland group of volunteers who facilitated a
SAbreaksmarimbaWorldRecord
JOFOURIE
JO FOURIE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
In a vibrant showcase of rhythm, unity and cultural pride, South Africa has officially smashed the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the world
A total of 1 178 marimba players from across South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on Sunday 3 August to perform a 10-minute medley of Waka Waka and Jerusalema – more than doubling the previous record of 505 held by Guatemala
The event was a collaboration between Cape Town-based non-profit Marimba Jam, and GrandWest, who sponsored the full cost of the production An official adjudicator from Guinness World Records flew in from London to verify the count and authenticate the attempt
For Marimba Jam founder Kiara Ramklass, this was more than just
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a record attempt – it was a powerful statement about South Africa’s potential
UBUNTUINACTION
“Our marimbas are tuned in C major –you can’t help but feel happy when you hear them,” she said
“But this is about more than music It’s about crossing socio-economic divides We had private schools, township schools, rural schools – all on one stage It’s a loud, joyful message of ubuntu ”
Ramklass has spent the past decade championing marimba music as a tool for empowerment and unity
In 2018, she led 241 girls in an unofficial Women’s Day attempt, but lacked the
resources to make it official Now, with GrandWest backing the event, her dream has finally become reality
Players ranged in age from 8 to 62, and came from over 70 schools and institutions, representing every province in South Africa and two schools from Zimbabwe Some teams travelled thousands of kilometres one group flew in from KwaZulu-Natal right after their matric dance, while others loaded their instruments onto trucks from Durban and Johannesburg
Despite only meeting on the day of the performance, the ensemble performed flawlessly
“It was electric,” said GrandWest General Manager Mervyn Naidoo
“The performers had only just met, yet played in perfect harmony It was an unforgettable moment in South African music history ”
From early morning marimba demos and djembe drumming workshops to VR
and live
After the official announcement, the celebration continued with a performance from South African band Goodluck, DJs and emcee Carl Wastie
MORETHANMEDALS
Every participant received a Guinness World Records medallion handed out by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie Naidoo added: “When people come together with a shared purpose, incredible things happen This record belongs to every person who showed up and gave it their all ”
Although different numbers were circulated by various sources, GrandWest confirmed the official figure as 1 178 participants – now etched in the Guinness World RecordsTM books as a proud South African achievement
LEARNERSHINESINART
booths
art installations in the Market Hall, the event buzzed with energy
The total number of marimba players that helped smash the record at GrandWest
Premier Alan Winde and Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport
Layla Essop,Kiara Ramklass and Chrissy Dyers,SED Officer at GrandWest
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Vermaak // Entertainment
‘Empower her resilience’ with Robin Pieters
Hosted by Robin Pieters, Empower Her Resilience celebrates women with musical entertainment and uplifting storytelling from a number of artists and speakers who will share their stories and wisdom
The annual event takes place in the Grand Arena at GrandWest on Saturday 9 August from 20:00
“This is a tribute to you – the women who embody strength, grace, and unwavering resilience,” says Pieters, a 34-year-old entertainer from Plumstead who started his career as a back-up singer for stars such as Alistair Izobell, Claire Phillips, Sasha-Lee Davids Karin Kortje and more
. Tickets are available between R135 and R300 from Webtickets.
Anafternoonof
DAGBOEK/DIARY
. Rossini's The Barber of Seville runs at Theatre on the Bay from 5 to 17 August Tickets from R190 to R375 available at Webtickets.
. Een vir my Baby, 'n mystery noir-kabaret, is op Woensdag 6 en Donderdag 7 Augustus om 20:30 in Die Boer-teater op die planke Kaartjies kos R200 Bespreek by www dieboer com.
. I Want to Call You Daddy is at Artscape from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 August at 19:00 A one-woman performance that fuses poetry, storytelling, song, and movement to explore single motherhood in post-apartheid South Africa. Tickets cost R100 at Webtickets.
. Nadine - My Favourite Rock 2 Songs is op Vrydag 8 Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R200 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net . Speelgoed van glas is by die Baxter Flipside van 8 tot 16 Augustus Anna-Mart van der Merwe speel in Nico Scheepers se verwerking van Tennessee Williams se tydlose meesterstuk, The Glass Menagerie Kaartjies kos R160 tot R250 by Webtickets . Feedback runs at The Baxter from 8 to 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets
Robin Pieters
THINKING OUT LOUD
..IFWE,ASWOMEN,CANNO LONGERBETRUSTEDTOCARE FOROURCHILDREN,WHAT HOPEISTHEREFORTHE FUTUREOFOURSOCIETY?
11-year-old son
A Johannesburg mother was arrested after a video was circulated on social media showing her allegedly encouraging her son to smoke drugs
I am in no position to judge any of these women; I don't think any of us is
They, like everyone else, will have receive their just deserts on judgement day, when we all leave this earth
But if we, as women, can no longer be trusted to care for our children what hope is there for the future of our society? What possible crime could these children have committed that was so heinous that they needed to be killed?
A four-year-old, who should be nurtured and loved, now knows a life of drugs
This is not what those brave women marched for when they went to the Union Buildings in 1956
I'm sure they are crying wherever they may be beyond the grave, speaking to us from eternity, from history, urging us to do better, to honour their legacy with courage, unity and integrity
This may be precisely what we need; the wise words and voices of our grandmothers, mothers, aunts speaking to us
Perhaps in our pursuit of freedom and independence as young women we've stopped listening, stopped listening to the wisdom of those who came before us, to the hard-won lessons of struggle
As we live and walk through each day of this month may we take one another s hands again
Too often, we women are quick to cast aspersions, pass judgement, throw insults and tear one another down, and forget the strength we have when we stand together
Let's make news headlines, but for the right reasons, lift one another up, break barriers, lead with grace and stand united -KAYLYNNEBANTOM
World Ranger Day celebrations held at Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 31 July In the picture the SEAM Team and K9 Unit showcase their skills and strength in protecting South Africa’s wild spaces.
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Selfgeskepte gemors
Dit is onverstaanbaar dat die bestuur van Jack Mullerpark so min konstruksie-kennis het dat hulle al 10 jaar sukkel om die waterprobleem by die noordpaadjie op te los Vir enige probleem behandel jy nie die gevolge nie, maar die oorsaak Baie duisende werksure en rande is oor die jare gespandeer om die paadjie te "herstel", terwyl die probleem lê by die verstopte waterafvoerpype wat die water deur dreine moet weglei Hulle vererger dit selfs deur syferwater wat van die N1-kant af vloei, na die pa-
adjie toe te herlei, alhoewel water altyd afwaarts loop In hulle jongste, langdurige poging, maak hulle weer die paadjie reg sonder om die wegvoerpype en dreine van onder af oop te maak (met bv 'n toiletpypontstopper)
Met al die geld wat hulle sover gemors het, kon hulle al die paadjie en die hele stelsel vervang het met groter pype Hulle kon ook die breë wespaadjies gesement het, want dit bly ongelyke koffieklip, terwyl die binnepaadjies (wat minder gebruik word) sement is WAARNEMER,BELLVILLE
Gaan rente op belastingstaat na
Beide my eggenote en ek het minimale vastetermynbeleggings by dieselfde bank wat ons sedert 2017 opgebou het
Op die vervaldatum van ons beleggings - onderskeidelik in vroeg April en Mei vanjaar - het ons die kapitaalbedrae plus rentes vir n verdere vastetermyn van twaalf maande teen ` n sekere rentekoers per jaar herbelê
By ontvangs van ons beleggingsertifikate is vasgestel dat die jaarlikse rentebedrae, soos getoon op die beleggingsertikate oor slegs n tydperk van 364 dae bereken is
Ons is steeds via e-poskommunikasie met die bank
besig om die foutiewe rentebedrae reggestel te kry
Verstommende redes vir die foutiewe berekeninge word voorgelê, maar dit is nie vir ons aanvaarbaar nie
Dis geringe verliese aan rentes wat betrokke is, maar die beginsel van die saak is dat foute gemaak is wat reggestel moet word
Voorgaande is bedoel as waarskuwing aan beleggers om te verseker dat die rentebedrae op hul beleggings soos verstrek op hul beleggingsertifikate wel korrek bereken is
Indien nie, besoek dringend die plaaslike tak van u bank
GERTBRAND,MELKBOSSTRAND
A cashier who cares
I'd like to compliment Likho a cashier at Checkers Hyper in Fairbridge Mall, Brackenfell I recently moved to Brackenfell from Zeekoevlei in the southern suburbs I felt very "homesick" not knowing the northern suburbs at all and missing my family Checkers Plumstead was my shop and then I went to Checkers in Fairbridge for the first time, feeling low I got to the till and this guy was so friendly making jokes and making me feel somewhat accepted into a "new" I left the shop feeling better than when I entered Every time I go to this Checkers I'd specifically look for him Saturday, at a family function, I was sharing this story with friends and family Today I once again got that joyous laughing and jokey interaction with Likho I would love for Checkers to acknowledge this young man He's not just a staff member or cashier or worker for him to make me a customer feel so uplifted and happy in a time I really needed it
He's going way over what's expected of him I told him today that he is an asset to the company I pray that God bless him abundantly and grant him success and a bright future in Jesus name
MELISSALAW,BRACKENFELL
City plan lacks detail
My comments on the 2050 Cape Town Long Term Plan (LTP) A "plan" it is not, a wish list at best
A plan contains details, such as projects by name and location, time frame, budget details It is a document drawn up by someone with a low education level and certainly without project planning training and experience
Ek wens ouers (ja, klem op ouers) wil leer bestuur Dit voel deesdae asof ek die meeste padvarke rondom skole teëkom Ouers wat nie weet kinders te voet kry voorkeur by 'n zebrastreep nie Nog minder weet hulle om nie op die zebrastreep, of die zigzag-strepe voor en ná dié padkruising vir voetgangers, te parkeer nie En 'n toegeeteken mense, dit
beteken nie sit voet in die hoek nie! Parkeer op rooi lyne, en huise rondom die skool se opritte Die lys gaan aan Het die samelewing regtig só ongeduldig en selfsugtig geraak? Herhaalde versoeke van die skool en dreigemente om die verkeersdepartement in te roep, help ook niksESTHER,DURBANVILLE
It does not address one of the worst conditions that Cape Town’s commuting residents live under: the ever worsening traffic without any meaningful control in sight To think that a bit by bit improved rail system and cycling will substantially correct the current conditions is wishful thinking Come 2050 and this administration will produce another such wish list unless meaningful serious thinking is applied now by well qualified, knowledgeable and experienced people Otherwise this whole "plan" is greenwashing at best PETERSMULIK,RUGBY
PARKS RANGERS HONOURED: Rangers were honoured as“custodians of South Africa’s natural and cultural heritage”during national
TEN U-16 BOYS’, TWO GIRLS’ TEAMS TO FIGHT
Gearingup fortheYouth Cupfinals
THULANIMAGAZI
Excitement is mounting ahead of this year's u-16 Bayview Youth Cup finals at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August.
A total of 10 u-16 boys' teams and two girls teams will fight for honours in what has been dubbed "a display of youth football" for the Mother City
In the Bronze Section Southampton will lock horns with Lentegeur, while Heath Athletico will square-up against Woodlands United FC in the Silver Section Wagiet Cup will see D6 Mitchells Plain taking on Pioneer Sports Club and the Gold Section will feature Norway Park and PPG Langa
In the Platinum Section, which is the main event, Cape Town Spurs will come up against Antalyaspor JMP CT
In the ladies' section Rygate Invitation Ladies will battle it out against Mitchells Plain LFA Ladies
A jubilant Mark Rodrigues, chair of Bayview Football Club and tournament organiser, said all the clubs were looking forward to the competition and excitement
"There is definitely a lot of excitement from the clubs and everyone, including the parents," he said "This is something new
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Gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match drawing down the curtain at 18:30
for the youngsters It is not an easy thing to play in a place like Athlone Stadium "
According to Rodrigues, gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match between Spurs and Antalyaspor drawing down the curtain at 18:30
The day will also feature entertainment for the entire family, with food stalls offering a range of delicacies and beverages
"A gymnastics team will entertain the crowd before the final kick-off," Rodrigues said "We are very excited and we want everyone to come out and have fun Come out! Come out and see what football is all about " He said this year's tournament had an added layer of excitement with the so-called "small teams" featuring prominently . Tickets are available at Ticket Pro and Spar for R50
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