TygerBurger | Parow | E-edition | 23 September 2026 by Novus Media

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Woensdag, 23 September 2026 | Tel: 021 910 6500 | e-pos: nuus@tygerburger.co.za | Website: www.tygerburger.co.za

PAROW

Woensdag, 23 September 2026 | Tel: 021 910 6500 | e-pos: nuus@tygerburger.co.za | Website: www.tygerburger.co.za

HUMAN TRAFFICKER ARRESTED IN GOODWOOD

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foreign national (55) has been arrested in Goodwood following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of a young woman (21) found at a Rondebosch brothel. The Hawks’ Economic Protected Resources team, assisted by the City’s Law Enforcement and counter-trafficking organisation A21, arrested the man on Friday 18 September on a charge of trafficking in persons. According to the Hawks, the arrest follows a search and seizure operation conducted at an identified brothel in Rondebosch on 27 August. The operation involved the Hawks and officials from the Department of Home Affairs.

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN GOODWOOD The search for the man ended in Goodwood, where he was arrested on Friday. The arrest was made with the assistance of the City’s Law Enforcement officers and A21, the Hawks said. The investigation forms part of efforts by law enforcement agencies and counter-trafficking organisations to identify and assist people who may be victims of human trafficking.

TRAFFICKING VICTIM During the operation, a 21-year-old woman, also a foreign national, was found at the premises and was allegedly working as a sex worker. Further investigation identified the woman as a victim of trafficking, the Hawks said. She was later taken for a medical examination. The

MAN DUE IN COURT ON MONDAY The suspect made his first appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Monday 21 September. The Hawks have not disclosed further details about the investigation or the circumstances surrounding the alleged trafficking while the matter remains before the courts.

authorities subsequently continued their investigation and obtained an arrest warrant for the alleged suspect.

Parow Library staff members Nobomi Duze and Pakama Tshephethe view the Heritage of Parow exhibition at the library entrance, featuring the area’s history, iconic landmarks and community heritage. The display will be available to visitors until early October. Read more on page 7

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wo City of Cape Town Traffic Services officers were injured and three City vehicles were damaged during an illegal street racing operation in Paarden Eiland on Thursday night, 17 September. According to the City’s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, officers arrested two motorists shortly after 23:00 for reckless and negligent driving and participating in an illegal street race. However, the racing resumed around midnight, resulting in a third arrest. Smith said the third driver was arrested for allegedly participating in illegal street racing, driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to stop and malicious damage to property after colliding with a traffic vehicle.

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CROWD TURNS HOSTILE The situation escalated when officers attempted to impound the vehicle. Two officers sustained injuries during the incident. Maitland police were called to assist, allowing officers to pursue the vehicle they had attempted to impound. The vehicle had subsequently been towed away from the scene. Police arrested the driver behind the wheel of the towed vehicle on charges including riotous behaviour, intimidation, threatening a peace officer, hindering and obstructing a peace officer and inciting violence. “When officers tried to take the vehicle, the crowd of spectators became hostile and damaged two more traffic vehicles – one vehicle had its side and rear windows smashed,” Smith said. All four suspects were detained at Maitland Police Station, while the three vehicles allegedly used in the illegal street

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Four people were arrested after an illegal street race in Cape Town escalated into violence, with traffic officers attacked and vehicles damaged.

races were impounded under the City’s traffic by-law. Marine Drive was eventually cleared at 01:45.Smith condemned the incident, saying there was no justification for breaking the law and attacking officials enforcing it. “I am deeply disturbed by the attack on our Traffic Services during an illegal street racing operation in Paarden Eiland last night,” he said. “The behaviour of those involved in this fracas is yet another example of the lawlessness that exists on our roads and in our society. There can be no justification for breaking the law and then attacking the very people who are employed to serve and protect by enforcing those laws.” The City is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of people who attacked its enforcement staff. Smith urged anyone with information to come forward. “I call on anyone with information to please come forward.” Anonymous tips can be submitted 24 hours a day on 0800 110 077.

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Ready D pulls out of elections DJ Ready D, whose real name is Deon Daniels, has withdrawn his candidacy for the mayoral position, mere weeks after announcing it. TygerBurger reported recently that Daniels is a candidate for People’s Movement for Change (PMC). PMC president, Marius Fransman, said last week that Daniels will no longer be their mayoral candidate. “PMC respects Deon ‘Ready D’ Daniels’ decision to withdraw from his mayoral candidacy. Deon Daniels has informed me that he has existing contractual and professional commitments to clients and partners within his creative and entertainment career, many of which extend to the middle of 2027. This

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THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER The Blue Downs Family Festival will host a Mitchell's Plain 50th anniversary festival on Heritage Day at Westridge Gardens from 10:00 to 23:00. The festival will include live entertainment, performances by local talent, food, family activities, and shopping. Organisers advise booking early, as prices will increase. Tickets are available at www.starstruckrecords.co.za A Heritage Market Day will be held at St John's Church, Eendrag Street, Bellville South from 09:00. Call 063 066 4774 for more information. Century City will bring the community together this Heritage Day with a Community Braai Day at Central Park from 11:00 to 15:00. Visitors can choose between bringing their own braai for R220 per site or hiring a braai, charcoal and blitz for R550 per site. The day will feature live entertainment, childrens' activities, lawn games, boat and tram rides around Century City, as well as refreshments from the Century City Clubhouse. Tickets are available via Quicket.

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unfortunately does not allow him to continue in a party political structure. His decision allows him to give those commitments the attention they require, and we respect his responsibility to honour them,” says Fransman. Fransman thanked Daniels for his contribution to PMC and wished him well. “We respect Daniel’s decision and understand the professional responsibilities that have inﬂuenced it. We will not turn this into a political dispute. We wish him well and thank him for the contribution he has made. “We are moving beyond party political boundaries. People can serve society in many different ways,” says Fransman.

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER The Friends of Durbanville Library will host their month-end book sale in the Library Hall on from 09:00 until 16:00 on Friday 25 September and on Saturday 26 September from 09:00 until noon. Lots of books, including childrens' books as well as puzzles at really good prices. Direct enquiries to 083 306 0594.

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER A Second Hand Booksale will be taking place at the Edgemead Library extension on Saturday, 26 September from 09:00 to 12:00 hosted by the Friends of Edgemead Library. A large selection of donated adult and children’s ﬁction and non-ﬁction books as well as CDs, DVDs and magazines will be available for sale. Prices range from R5 upwards per item. Card payments are accepted for purchases of R50 and over. The Rotary Club of Tygerberg's annual open garden fundraiser will take place at 12 Plein Street in Durbanville on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. Visitors can enjoy a small market featuring locally made products, along with the traditional tea and scones. Tickets cost R60 per person and are available via Quicket or at the door. Children under 12 enter free. For more information, contact Willy Watson on 082 781 0782 or Caroline on 082 820 2237.

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Kuils River-based In Touch Athletic Club once again hosts the Voet of the Wine Route timed road race and fun run at Zevenwacht Mall. Online entries are closed but manual entries are available on Friday 25 September from 14:00 to 18:00 and Saturday 26 September from 10:00 to 14:00 at Zevenwacht Mall. No entries will be accepted on race day. Contact Briggett Smit on 082 856 3022 or Gavin Lucas on 073 906 6978 with enquiries. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 09:00 to 14:00. Bargains galore selling bric-a-brac, household and other goods, collectables, pre-loved clothing and much more.

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Prisoners put skills to work

he Department of Correctional Services (DCS) on Monday launched the annual Corrections Week. The launch was held at the Goodwood Correctional Facility's Art Gallery and was attended by national minister dr. Pieter Groenewald and national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale. Groenewald also delivered the keynote address. In his address, he spoke on the department's self-sufficiency and sustainability programme and how its primary goal is to increase the department's ability to become less dependent on state resources, while equipping offenders with skills that carry value beyond the prison's gate. "One of the primary focus areas of our self-sufficiency and sustainability initiatives is commercialising offender

Minister Pieter Groenewald delivering his speech during the launch of Corrections Week.

GOODWOOD INMATES SHOWCASE SKILLS THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS

arts and crafts. Offenders create artwork and artefacts using state-procured materials, which we display in our art galleries and sell to the public to recover operational costs and generate revenue for the department," Groenewald said. SKILLS In correctional centres, offenders develop skills in woodwork, steelwork, textiles, sewing, leatherwork, beadwork, painting, and arts, creating artefacts and handcrafted products. Groenewald said this helps offenders discover hidden abilities. "Leather becomes a finished product; beads turn into jewellery; a blank canvas becomes art. In this process, individuals who thought their future was limited see new possibilities beyond incarceration. This exemplifies rehabilitation," he said. Incarcerated people are human, capable of learning, changing, and contributing positively, Groenewald said. PARTICIPATION According to him, 11 075 offenders participated in arts and crafts programmes across six regions during August of this year alone. The exhibition at Goodwood alone carries more than 2 200 pieces. "Over the past two financial years, sales of offender-produced arts and crafts through our art galleries have generated R138 462 in revenue, reflecting the continued marketability of offender-

Corrections Week was launched on Monday 21 September at the Goodwood Correctional Facility’s Art Gallery.

produced products and contributing to the department’s objective of promoting self-sufficiency and sustainability," said Groenewald. He said products produced in correctional centres must be fit for purpose, appropriately priced, wellpresented, and produced according to defined quality standards. "The true success of rehabilitation cannot only be measured in numbers. It is measured in changed lives. It is measured when an offender who entered the correctional system without

a marketable skill leaves with a skill that can support a livelihood. And it is measured when someone who once made choices that harmed others begin making choices that contribute positively to victim empowerment and society." Groenewald encouraged the public, businesses, and community stakeholders to visit the department's nine galleries, to support artists, and buy arts and crafts. "Buying from our correctional arts programme promotes skills, rehabilitation, self-sufficiency, and safer communities," he concluded.

Mercedes fraud suspect arrested A 37-year-old man has been arrested by a team from the police's serious commercial crime investigation unit, the Hawks, in Bellville for vehicle-finance fraud. He is accused of submitting false proof of income to secure finance for a MercedesBenz valued at R354 990. In making the arrest on Thursday 17 September 2026 they were assisted by the tactical response team, also of the police, after a warrant was issued against the suspect, according to police spokesperson Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi.

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Parow’s rich history on display RICHARD ROBERTS

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isitors to the Parow Library will be able to view displays on the history of Parow and some of its most iconic landmarks until next month as part of Heritage Month. The exhibition has information on the library itself, the Parow Centre, Hugo Lamprecht Music Centre, the heritage of Parow and Voortrekker Road, the founder of Parow, its early stores, churches and schools as well as the Jewish community of Parow. Jacinta Avontuur, principal librarian, said the Heritage Exhibition was initiated as a task by the Cape Town libraries’ area head, Thandiwe Mtshengu, with all seven within her jurisdiction requiring planning and hosting an exhibition. The brief was for librarians to coordinate, plan and execute a Heritage Month Exhibition in September focusing on local community history and promoting the library as a centre for preserving and sharing community heritage, she says. “The two librarians at Parow Library led this project under my guidance, while the rest of the staff contributed by sourcing information and assisting with the set-up of the exhibition,” Avontuur explains. They used the windows of the Reference Section in the library for this display. “The exhibition focused on the history and heritage of the Parow community and incorporated the theme ‘Parow, the Good Old Days’ throughout. This phrase was inspired by the Facebook page Parow: Die Goeie Ou Dae. Information from this page, together with resources from our local history collection, formed the basis of the exhibition.” DIFFERENT ASPECTS Each window highlighted a different aspect of Parow’s rich history. These include: The history of Parow Library;

A photograph of the 1987-’88 Parow council.

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Economic and residential development in the area, including a feature on Wiborg’s, the men’s clothing store on Voortrekker Road that continues to operate today under third-generation ownership; Information about the municipal council and its officials, as well as the origins of the name “Parow”; Historical population information and an old map of the Parow area; The history of the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year; A brief history of the Parow Centre, formerly known as Sanlam Centre during the 1980s and 1990s.

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NAME According to the information on display, Parow was named after Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Parow, a Prussian master mariner, born in 1833. He was the master of the vessel Gem that was beached near to the Castle in 1865. He requested permission from the authorities for a residence permit after the 1865 disaster and started a new life at the Cape, the information reads. He was an entrepreneurial individual trying his hand at many new business ventures, these include trading in cattle and later becoming the owner of a number of farms, including the farm on which Parow and surrounds later was established on. He married Johanna Wilhelmina Timmerman and died at his residence Cassibelle in Maitland on 4 December 1910. PAROW CENTRE The Parow Centre, one of the area’s

Nobomi Duze and Pakama Tshephethe from the Parow Library at the Heritage of Parow diplay at the entrance to the library. The display will be up until early October.

most iconic landmarks, opened its doors in October 1972. It was developed by Sanlam Properties. It featured 55 shops and became a magnet for locals, who used it as their one-stop shop for anything from groceries to fashion. According to the information, around 40 000 visitors passed through its doors in the first few weeks after opening. The centre was rebranded Parow Centre in 2006 after undergoing a three-year makeover. It underwent yet another revamp in 2020; the information points out. The roots of the Parow Library go back nearly nine decades to around 1938, the information states. The library services originally began operating out of a small, single room located on Old Ham Street in Parow. It moved to McIntyre Street as the local population expanded. In September 1983 the library officially relocated to its current location. The library celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2023. The milestone was marked with community exhibitions, displays of historical memorabilia, and events hosted by the facility staff and the Friends of the Parow Library volunteer group, the information reads.

One of the books on display at the exhibition at the Parow Library, The Jews of Parow by author Richard Mendelsohn.

MEMORIES Avontuur says in future they hope to expand the display. “We hope to expand this exhibition annually and encourage residents of Parow, particularly local schools, to visit and engage with the history of their community. As a public library, we have an important responsibility to preserve, document and share the heritage of the communities we serve.” She says on a personal note the

exhibition brought back fond memories of her childhood. “I remember visiting Parow with my parents for shopping trips. My father would always park in the parking area on Tallent Road opposite the Parow Civic Centre. Driving along Voortrekker Road from Kensington to Bellville was always a special experience, as my sister and I would count the many car dealerships lining both sides of the road,” she recounts.

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Racing driver dies after crash KAILIN DANIELS

MOTORSPORT MOURNS MARCEL ANGEL WHO DIED IN CRASH AT KILLARNEY RACEWAY

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ape Town motorsport is mourning the death of racing driver Marcel Angel (62) after his car crashed through a wall at Killarney International Raceway in Cape Town during the Extreme Festival on Saturday 19 September. Angel, the owner of Cape Town-based Autohaus Angel, reportedly crashed his car at the end of the back straight, going through a wall near the entrance to the landfill site. The crash happened during Race 1 of the Extreme SuperCars Driven by Dunlop. He died in the incident.

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injured during the crash. Angel was a familiar name in local motorsport and had competed at Killarney in the Pirelli V8 Masters, including behind the wheel of an Autohaus Angel Ferrari. Motorsport South Africa records show him competing at Killarney in previous events.

MEDICAL TEAMS RUSH TO SCENE Killarney International Raceway said medical personnel and officials were immediately on the scene following the crash, but Angel tragically succumbed to his injuries. “The Killarney family are deeply saddened by the passing of experienced Supercar racer Marcel Angel during the Extreme Festival event at Killarney International Raceway on 19 September 2026,” the raceway said. The remainder of the Extreme Festival event was cancelled out of respect for Angel’s family. Killarney extended its condolences to Angel’s wife, Mica, as well as his family and friends. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to Marcel’s wife Mica, his family and friends during this difficult time,” the raceway said. “May he rest in peace.” The fatal crash occurred as the Extreme Festival’s national roster returned to Killarney for its final coastal event of 2026. According to an eyewitness, one of the security guards at the landfill was also

ANOTHER DRIVER CRASHED THROUGH SAME WALL The fatal crash has also brought renewed attention to the section of the Killarney circuit after another driver reportedly crashed through the same wall several months ago during a different racing event. The driver’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the earlier crash are not known to TygerBurger at this stage. The Killarney racing community is also mourning the death of another driver, Robert Wolk, who was due to compete at the Killarney event over the weekend. Wolk, 41, was fatally shot in Kempton Park on Wednesday 16 September while preparing to travel to Cape Town for the race weekend. Gauteng police confirmed three suspects were arrested in connection to Wolk’s murder. His death has sent shockwaves through South African motorsport. Wolk’s career spanned almost three decades, beginning in karting before moving into single-seaters and touring cars. His achievements included South African Junior GP Kart Championship titles in 1995 and 1997, multiple Formula Ford championships, the 2013

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Toy Run charity hard at work in run-up to festive season

THOUSANDS OF TOYS “We collect thousands of new and pre-loved toys from members of the public at a gathering at Killarney International Raceway,” McGee said, “and there’s live music as well as various displays. The entry fee is bringing a toy, and people can enjoy festivities at 19 centres across South Africa, the

sole aim being to hand them over to underprivileged children and charitable organisations in local communities, to bring joy to those in need during the Christmas season.” This year, he said, they intend to visit a number of primary schools to create awareness among learners about the work they do and encourage them to donate as many of their pre-loved toys as possible. “We will also be presenting an annual ﬂoating trophy to the school that collects and donates the most toys!” The Toy Run Trust’s plan is to place cardboard collection boxes in classrooms and designated walkways where learners may deposit their pre-loved toys and other goods. It will collect these items at the end of November, sort them according to each charity’s speciﬁc needs, expressed on the wish list it provides, and distribute them in time for Christmas, according to McGee. Any school willing to participate can contact the Toy Run at mcgeeb@triangeconsult.co.za

Pictured here at Gene Louw Primary School last week is Jolandi Oliver, Diné Ras and Bobby McGee.

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Tygerberg gets new mini probe

he Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust recently handed over a brand-new mini probe to the hospital, providing the facility’s paediatric team with an important advanced diagnostic tool for the investigation and management of respiratory conditions in neonates — newborn babies in their first 28 days — and children. The equipment, a UM-S20-17S EBUS Mini Probe, was handed over on Friday 11 September. Approximately 450 paediatric bronchoscopy procedures are performed at the hospital each year, with around 25% being interventional procedures, said Louise Theron, chief executive of the trust, adding that bronchoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in paediatric medicine, particularly in the investigation and management of diseases affecting the respiratory tract. The new EBUS Mini Probe will significantly enhance the diagnostic capabilities of the paediatric pulmonology department. Its high-resolution endobronchial ultrasound technology provides real-time imaging of structures surrounding the airways, allowing medical specialists to investigate conditions with greater precision, she said. Importantly, the probe's very small calibre makes it particularly suitable for infants and young children, for whom conventional ultrasound probes may be too large. "Early and precise diagnosis can improve clinical decision-making, reduce procedure-related risks and lessen the need for more invasive procedures," said prof Goussard, head of the Paediatric Pulmonology Department. The probe also enables more targeted

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sampling and improved localisation of lesions, supporting safer bronchoscopy in critically ill children. INVESTING IN EXPERTISE Beyond its immediate clinical application, the EBUS Mini Probe will also contribute to capacity building and sustainable paediatric care at Tygerberg Hospital, said Theron. The equipment provides an important training opportunity, helping to develop and strengthen local expertise in advanced paediatric bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound techniques. Building this expertise within the public healthcare system is an important part of creating sustainable, high-quality care for children. Goussard describes the equipment as a high-impact investment that will immediately enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety and diagnostic precision for children in the hospital setting. A PARTNERSHIP MAKING A DIFFERENCE The Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust facilitates funding and resources for identified needs within the hospital’s neonatal and paediatric services. The handover of the EBUS Mini Probe demonstrates the tangible impact that partnerships between healthcare professionals, donors and the trust can have on specialised paediatric care, explained Theron. EQUIPMENT "Every piece of specialised equipment represents an investment in a child’s care

At the handover recently were from left Sister Eloise Noemdoe, Louise Theron, Prof Pierre Goussard and Brent Otto.

and in the medical teams who care for them," said Theron. "We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this equipment possible. By supporting the hospital’s critical needs, we are helping medical professionals access the tools they need to diagnose and treat

children with greater precision." The trust remains committed to supporting the hospital’s paediatric and neonatal teams with the equipment, technology and resources needed to provide quality care to children and their families, Theron concluded.

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KAILIN DANIELS Commuters using Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) will face higher fares from Monday 28 September, after the company announced an average 4.5% increase on selected cash fares. The fare adjustment will mainly affect passengers paying cash for off-peak journeys, while most peak-period fares and Gold Card multi-journey products will remain unchanged. TARGETED INCREASE According to GABS, the increase has been limited to selected fares in an effort to reduce the impact on commuters who rely on the bus service during peak travel periods. Off-peak cash fares, which apply to journeys between 08:00 and 16:00, will see increases, while most peak cash fares will remain at their current levels. Selected peak fares will, however, also be adjusted. GABS spokesperson Bronwen DykeBeyer said the company had opted for a targeted adjustment rather than increasing fares across the board. The company said it had absorbed a significant portion of the increases in its operating costs, but could no longer absorb all of the additional expenses without making adjustments to some fares. GOLD CARD FARES UNCHANGED Passengers who use Gold Card multijourney products will not be affected by the increase. GABS said these products continued to provide commuters with savings compared with paying cash for individual journeys, with discounts of up to 45% available on certain products. The reusable GABS Gold Card costs R40 as a once-off purchase. The Go Easy multi-journey products currently include five rides for R134, 10 rides for R248.50 and 48 rides for R1 093. The products can be used on almost all GABS routes, giving regular commuters an alternative to paying the increased cash fares.

GABS commuters face a 4.5% average increase on selected cash fares from 28 September, while most peak fares and Gold Card products remain unchanged.

RISING COST OF RUNNING BUSES The fare increase comes as public transport operators continue to face higher operating costs, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, spare parts, tyres and labour. GABS said it had made efforts to contain these costs and protect commuters from increases for as long as possible. The company previously said in March that commuters would not face an immediate fare increase despite rising fuel costs, indicating that it was absorbing the additional expense at the time. The latest adjustment means commuters who continue paying cash, particularly those travelling outside peak periods, will now have to factor the higher fares into their daily transport costs. GABS has encouraged regular passengers to consider its multi-journey products as a way of reducing the cost of individual trips. NEW FARES AVAILABLE FROM WEDNESDAY Passengers wanting to know exactly how the increase will affect their particular route will be able to obtain the new fare information from the GABS Transport Information Centre. The information will be available from Wednesday 23 September by calling 0800 65 64 63.

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Hawks investigate after six arrested for copper theft The Hawks' crimes against the state unit is investigating the damage to a national key point after six suspects between the ages of 28 and 47 years were arrested on Saturday 19 September. The suspects were arrested on charges of theft of copper cables and malicious damage to property. Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi, Hawks spokesperson, said the suspects are appeared in

the Parow Magistrates' Court on Monday 21 September. On Saturday, Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) Security along with metro police officers were patrolling the national key point, the SFF, located at the corner of Plattekloof and Tygerberg Valley Road in Plattekloof. While patrolling, they came across six unknown male suspects carrying bags. When the suspects noticed the metro

police and security guards, they threw the bags on the ground and ﬂed. A chase ensued and the suspects were subsequently arrested, Vukubi said. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the bags contained copper cables. The stolen copper was valued at R110 000. The damage to the property of the national key point was estimated at R60 000, said Vukubi.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CONSTRUCTION OF CLEARVIEW FENCE WITH TURNSTILES ALONG TRADOUX STREET PARALLEL TO FRANCIE VAN ZIJL DRIVE IN BEACONVALE

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate hereby advises the public of the construction of a ClearView fence with three turnstiles along Tradoux Street, parallel to Francie van Zijl Drive in Beaconvale. This project is necessary to enhance community, motorist and pedestrian safety. The work is planned to take place from Thursday 1 October 2026 until Wednesday 25 November 2026 between 07:30 and 17:00, Monday to Friday, weather permitting and provided there are no unforeseen delays. Residents and business owners can expect some noise during this time.

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adio Tygerberg 104FM het vandeesweek ’n sakeontbyt aangebied, waar verskeie sakeleiers onder een dak byeengekom het om te ontmoet en idees uit te ruil. Die geleentheid is op Woensdag 16 September by Bossa Phesantekraal gehou en is in samewerking met Brights-hardeware aangebied. ’n Uitgesoekte groep sakeleiers en verteenwoordigers van ondernemings is genooi vir ’n oggend van gesprek, gesels en ’n blik op die ekonomiese toekoms van Kaapstad. Die gasspreker was die Kaapstadse burgemeester en Federale Leier van die DA, Geordin Hill-Lews.

’N BOODSKAP VAN HOOP EN VOORUITGANG Hill-Lewis se boodskap aan die sakegemeenskap het gefokus op hoop, groei en vooruitgang asook die belangrike rol wat ’n funksionele stad en ’n groeiende sakegemeenskap in werkskepping en ekonomiese ontwikkeling vervul. Onder die temas wat tydens die gesprek aangeraak is, was voortgesette belegging in en opknapping van infrastruktuur, veiligheid en die skep van ’n omgewing waarin

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ondernemings kan groei en meer werksgeleenthede geskep kan word. Hierdie temas sluit ook aan by Hill-Lewis se openbare beleidsboodskappe oor infrastruktuurinvestering, veiligheid, dienste en werkskepping in Kaapstad, sê die radiostasie. “Ons is opgewonde oor die toekoms van ons stad. Goeie leiers is bereid om moeilike besluite te neem en ons het vandag die voorreg om met sulke leiers skouer te skuur,” het Hardus Zevenster, die uitvoerende hoof van die Bloudruk-groep maatskappye, gesê. WAVES FOUNDATION – ’N GOLF VAN VERANDERING Die sakeontbyt het egter nie net oor ekonomiese groei gegaan nie. Radio Tygerberg het gaste vertel van die stasie se nuwe inisïatief, die “Waves Foundation”. Die beweging wil individue en ondernemings mobiliseer om prakties ’n verskil te maak. Besoek wavesfoundation.co.za vir nog inligting of WhatsApp “Waves” na 0861 104 104.

Please note that: • Pedestrian crossings may be partially closed to perform works. In such cases, pedestrian users will be guided around the work areas by clear signage and/or ﬂag personnel. • Work areas will be demarcated to regulate pedestrian ﬂow. • Vehicles parked in the road and obstructing the work, will be moved or towed. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to: • Be cautious while work is underway • Pay attention to signage and heed guidance from construction personnel • Be vigilant in and around the construction area • Be mindful of the construction workers For technical queries, please contact Jeanine du Preez on 021 444 7108 or RIM.PTI.Communication@capetown.gov.za for more information. LUNGELO MBANDAZAYO CITY MANAGER CTA211/2026

Hill-Lewis se boodskap aan die sakegemeenskap het gefokus op hoop, groei en vooruitgang.

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MyCiTi makes electric move

September 2026 / ISSUE 77

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Families can ﬁnally call Elsies home

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Jan van Riebeeck now a smoother drive Having started in November 2025, the rehabilitation of Jan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) in Elsies River, from the intersection with Francie van Zijl Drive to Epping Avenue, is complete. The City thanks residents for their patience during the project. Work included strengthening the underlying road layers, installing new road surfacing, and constructing new kerbs, channels, catchpits and manholes.

‘Lekker ou Jan’: Travelling along Jan van Riebeeck Drive in Elsies River is a joy now that its rehabilitation is complete. Pictured admiring the smooth new road are Cllr Rob Quintas, Mayoral Committee member for Urban Mobility (second from left), with City and contractor staff.

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’Cause Cape Town’s got talent! In July, 38 performers from Hanover Park took to the stage at the third Urban Outreach Concert. The initiative,

The City has broken ground at the Belhar infill housing project, which will deliver 216 housing opportunities. Completion of the civil engineering portion of the project is anticipated by November this year, while the top structures are scheduled for completion by June 2028. Qualifying beneficiaries and their families will benefit from living closer to essential services, public transport routes, schools, tertiary education institutions, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

hosted in partnership with Artscape and supported by the City, brings arts and cultural experiences to communities across Cape Town. Previous concerts were held in Atlantis and Athlone, enabling residents to participate in the Mother City’s cultural life. The local performers identiﬁed by Artscape attended preparatory workshops before performing alongside established professional musicians at the concert.

City infrastructure investment hits all-time high Cape Town’s capital expenditure tally of over R12,2 billion for 2025/26 is not only a record for the City, but also the highest infrastructure investment made by any South African metro in a single year.

rom water and sanitation pipe replacements, and upgrades to wastewater treatment works, through the new Phase 2A MyCiTi expansion across the Cape Flats, and critical improvements to the electricity grid, to informal settlements upgrades, and projects to improve public amenities, roads, waterways and public spaces – every infrastructure project undertaken in 2025/26 has made Cape Town more future-ﬁt.

Spending in all the right places The City’s top three capital budget spenders for the year were Safety and Security (99,85% of budget spent), Finance (99,45%) and Urban Waste Management (98,37%). The directorates in the so-called ‘billion club’, overseeing major investment portfolios of highly complex projects, were not far behind: Energy spent 96,53% (R1,29 bn) of its budget, followed by Human Settlements at 93,38% (R1,34 bn) and Water and Sanitation at 92,1% (R4,47 bn). The City’s water and sanitation www.capetown.gov.za

main line – South Africa’s largest and second largest sewer upgrades respectively.

investment alone was bigger than most cities’ entire capital budget. Major projects here have included the upgrades to the Cape Flats main sewer and the Philippi www.facebook.com/CityofCT

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Cllr Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee member for Human Settlements, with City staff at the Belhar inﬁll housing site in June.

Community recycling on a roll Community recycling initiatives in Cape Town have already diverted over 28 000 kg of recyclables from landfill. Every kilogram diverted helps reduce pressure on our landfill sites, supports cleaner neighbourhoods, and creates opportunities in the recycling economy. Volunteers from areas including Delft, Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni, Scottsville, Scottsdene, Dunoon and Eerste River have helped recover reusable materials that would have otherwise ended up in landfill. * Contact your ward councillor to join a community recycling initiative and be part of the smart waste movement.

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KORTLIKS Die Stad se totale kapitaalbesteding van meer as R12,2 miljard vir 2025/26 is nie net ’n rekord vir Kaapstad nie, maar ook die meeste wat enige Suid-Afrikaanse metro nog ooit in ’n enkele jaar in infrastruktuur geïnvesteer het. Altesaam 39 kunstenaars van Hanover Park het in Julie by die derde Urban Outreach-konsert opgetree. Dié inisiatief, wat in vennootskap met Kunstekaap aangebied en deur die Stad ondersteun word, neem kuns- en kultuurervarings na gemeenskappe deur die hele Kaapstad. Die Stad het amptelik begin werk aan die Belhartussenbehuisingsprojek, wat 216 behuisingsgeleenthede

More work awaits Infrastructure investment highlights planned for the next three years include: • R16,7 billion for water and sanitation, including major wastewater works upgrades, quadrupled pipe replacement, and expanded water supply sources; • R6 billion for electrical grid upgrades and maintenance to prepare for a more secure energy future, with less reliance on Eskom; • R3,7 billion for road maintenance, pothole repairs, upgrades to roads and stormwater infrastructure, and congestion relief; • a further R3,2 billion for the Phase 2A MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion; • R3,3 billion for informal settlements upgrades and state-subsidised housing; • R203 million for sports facility upgrades; and • R300 million for the Strandfontein Pavilion redevelopment.

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sal voorsien. Voltooiing van die siviele ingenieurswerk vir die projek word teen November verwag, en die bostrukture behoort teen Junie 2028 gereed te wees. Die rehabilitasie van Jan van Riebeeck-rylaan (M12) in Elsiesrivier, vanaf die kruising met Francie van Zijl-rylaan tot by Eppinglaan, is klaar. Werk het in November 2025 begin. Gemeenskapsherwinningsprojekte in Kaapstad het reeds gekeer dat meer as 28 000 kg herwinbare materiaal op vullisterreine beland. Elke kilogram wat weggekeer word, help verlig die druk op ons vullisterreine, help hou ons buurte skoon, en skep geleenthede in die herwinningsekonomie.

Inkcitho yemali ezinkulu kwiSixeko engaphaya kweR12,2 yeebhiliyoni ngo2025/26 ayongxelo yaseKapa kuphela, kodwa ikwalolona tyalomali luphezulu kwiziseko zophuhliso olwenziwa nguye nawuphi na umasipala ombaxa woMzantsi Afrika ngonyaka omnye. KweyeKhala (Julayi), abaculi abayi38 baseHanover Park baye baqabela eqingeni kwikonsathi yesithathu eyaziwa njengeUrban Outreach Concert. Eli phulo, elibanjwe ngokubambisana neArtscape kwaye elixhaswa siSixeko, lizisa amava ezakhono zobugcisa nenkcubeko kwiindawo ezahlukeneyo zeKapa. ISixeko siqalise umsebenzi wokwakha kwiprojekthi yokongezelela izindlu yaseBelhar, eyakuthi izise amathuba okufumana izindlu eziyi216. Ukugqitywa kwecala lobunjineli

bolwakhiwo lwale projekthi kulindeleke ukuba kube kweyeNkanga (Novemba) kulo nyaka, ngelixa izakhiwo ezingaphezulu zicwangciselwe ukugqitywa kweyeSilimela (Juni) 2028. Emva kokuqalisa kweyeNkanga (Novemba) 2025, ukulungiswa kweJan van Riebeeck Drive (M12) eElsies River, ukusuka kwisiphambuka seFrancie van Zijl Drive ukuya e-Epping Avenue, kugqityiwe. Amaphulo asekuhlaleni okurisayikilisha eKapa sele eguqule ngaphezu kwe28 000 kg yezinto ezinokurisayikilishwa kwiindawo zokufumba inkunkuma. Ikhilogram nganye eguquliweyo inceda ekunciphiseni uxinzelelo kwiindawo zethu zokufumba inkunkuma, ixhasa iindawo zokuhlala ezicocekileyo, kwaye idala amathuba kuqoqosho lokurisayikilisha.

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2 CITYNEWS MyCiTi’s first ‘battery bus’ being piloted The first of 38 MyCiTi battery-electric buses – dubbed ‘Evie’ – has arrived and is being piloted on various routes. The aim is to see how the electric vehicle performs on steep inclines and downhill, in the stopand-go environment of the city, in heavy peak-hour traffic, and over longer distances. The rest of the buses are expected this year for operational roll-out to the metro southeast in 2027. The 12 m Volvo BZRLE battery-electric buses are the first MyCiTi vehicles with bodies designed and manufactured in South Africa. Test drive The pilot is undertaken in collaboration with the University of Cape Town and is funded by the City and through a grant from the Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI). It will assess battery performance, energy consumption, charging times, passenger loading, route profiles, and the impact of Cape Town’s climate on vehicle performance. Apart from determining the vehicles’ suitability, the findings of the pilot will also help refine operational planning, including charging strategies, maintenance requirements and driver training.

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Let’s continue climbing because the best is yet to come

s we approach the end of this five-year term of office, it is hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. It feels like only yesterday that I stepped into this job. Yet when I look at what we have achieved, it’s also been a remarkably busy five years. Cape Town is, undeniably, in a better place today than it was five years ago. We have added 418 000 new jobs – almost half of all jobs created across South Africa’s eight metros. We have made unprecedented investments in the infrastructure that makes our city work, from water and sanitation to electricity, roads, public transport, sports facilities and libraries. We have replaced and upgraded hundreds of kilometres of ageing sewer infrastructure, cutting sewer spills by a third. We have trained and deployed 1 380 new Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers, expanded our Safe Space shelters, delivered more state-subsidised homes than any other metro, and extended the MyCiTi network into the Cape Flats. We have also laid the foundations for a more resilient future – reducing our reliance on Eskom, cutting red tape for businesses and

their city is moving forward. And we are only getting started. Our plans for the years ahead are even bigger, including 700 MW of new independent power, hundreds of thousands more jobs, further expansion of affordable housing, continued investment in infrastructure, and South Africa’s ﬁrst Metro Police detective branch. We will continue pushing for passenger rail devolution and keep working to make Cape Town the easiest place in Africa to start and grow a business. Five years ago, we set out to make Cape Town a city of hope – a beacon of what is possible when people choose to build, invest and believe in the future. Today, I believe we can conﬁdently say that Cape Town is that beacon. There is still a long way to climb, but we have proven that progress is possible. And with the support of Cape Town’s resilient, talented and determined people, I am more optimistic than ever that we’ll reach the summit. Cape Town is stronger. Cape Town is building. Cape Town’s best days are still ahead.

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE MAYOR entrepreneurs, releasing City-owned land for affordable housing, and investing in cleaner, safer and better-maintained communities. These projects are much more than a list of completed tasks. They are about dignity. They are about a young person’s ability to ﬁnd work, a family’s ability to live in a safe neighbourhood in a well-serviced home, a child’s ability to enjoy a clean pool or sports ﬁeld, and residents’ ability to believe that

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Dam levels down following lower-than-expected rainfall Remember, permanent water-wise rules apply yearround. Water gardens before 09:00 or after 18:00, and never use municipal water to hose down paved areas.

Drier conditions since May have slowed the rise in dam levels. With less rain forecast, we all need to keep using water wisely. The City’s target is 650 million litres a day, or less than 105 litres per person. Every drop saved helps protect our water supply.

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Mayco member for Urban Mobility Cllr Rob Quintas inspects MyCiTi’s ﬁrst e-bus aptly named Evie, which is currently being tested on various routes across Cape Town.

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SmartCape computers now even smarter The City has upgraded 590 SmartCape computers at 50 of its public libraries across town to offer users faster, more reliable digital access. Over time, all SmartCape devices will receive a technology refresh, with another 379 computers earmarked for the next phase. Residents making use of the upgraded computers for schoolwork, job applications, online services and other digital needs have welcomed the notable improvement in the facilities. Starting with only ﬁve computers in 2002, SmartCape now has 560 350 registered users across 101 libraries. Users get 45 minutes’ free internet every day, and City libraries also offer digital literacy training.

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Smart App gives neighbourhood watches the edge Some 270 Cape Town neighbourhood watches, representing nearly 1 400 people, have already joined the City’s custom-designed Smart App since go-live in 2024. The City created the Smart App in consultation with neighbourhood watches to provide them with easy access to critical municipal services and assistance. At the same time, it enables the City to determine hotspots and adjust deployment levels and priorities based on suburb-speciﬁc data.

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By March 2025, neighbourhood watch requests logged via the Smart App were at 1 072; a year later, this number had quadrupled to 4 303. Service requests and policing-related issues are most common. Watches can also use the app to manage their duty rosters, patrols and time schedules. Registration required While downloadable from the various app stores,

use of the app is limited to neighbourhood watches registered with Province’s Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety. Users require credentials that are only generated once their organisation’s registration is veriﬁed. * New registered neighbourhood watches who require training in the use of the Smart App can request this by emailing Rhelton.Jooste@capetown.gov.za.

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KORTLIKS MyCiTi het die eerste van 38 battery-elektriese busse in ontvangs geneem. Die bus, wat ‘Evie’ heet, word tans op verskillende roetes op die proef gestel. Die Stad het 590 SmartCape-rekenaars by 50 van sy openbare biblioteke opgeknap om gebruikers vinniger, meer betroubare digitale toegang te bied. Alle SmartCape-toestelle sal mettertyd vernuwe word: ’n Verdere 379 rekenaars kom in die volgende fase aan die beurt. Sowat 270 Kaapstadse buurtwagte, wat bykans 1 400 mense verteenwoordig, het die Stad se doelontwerpte Smart App in gebruik geneem sedert dit in 2024 bekend gestel is. Die toepassing gee buurtwagte maklike toegang tot belangrike munisipale dienste en bystand. Kaapstad is nou ongetwyfeld beter daaraan toe as vyf jaar gelede. Die Moederstad het 418 000 nuwe werksgeleenthede

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bygekry, en ongekende investering in infrastruktuur – van water en sanitasie tot elektrisiteit, paaie, openbare vervoer, sportfasiliteite en biblioteke – het die stad meer toekomsgereed gemaak. Honderde kilometer se verouderende rioolinfrastruktuur is vervang en vernuwe, 1 380 nuwe wetstoepassings- en metropolisiebeamptes is opgelei en ontplooi, en die Safe Space-skuilings is uitgebrei. Boonop het Kaapstad meer staatsgesubsidieerde huise as enige ander metro voorsien én die MyCiTinetwerk na die Kaapse Vlakte uitgebrei. Die Stad se planne vir die toekoms is selfs groter, waaronder 700 MW nuwe onafhanklike krag, nóg honderde duisende werksgeleenthede, verdere uitbreiding in bekostigbare behuising, voortgesette investering in infrastruktuur, en Suid-Afrika se eerste metropolisiespeurtak. Kaapstad se damvlakke staan tans op 78,6%, wat laer is as op die ooreenstemmende tydstip die afgelope drie jaar.

Ibhasi yokuqala kwiibhasi zikaMyCiTi eziyi38 ezisebenza ngeebhetri zombane – ebizwa ngokuba ngu‘Evie’ – ifikile kwaye isazanywa ukuba iza kusebenza na kwiindlela ezahlukeneyo. ISixeko siphucule iikhompyutha zeSmartCape eziyi590 kumathala eencwadi oluntu aso ayi50 ukuze abasebenzisi bazo bakwazi ukufikelela ngokukhawuleza kwi-intanethi. Ekuhambeni kwexesha, zonke izixhobo zeSmartCape ziza kufumana uhlaziyo lweteknoloji, nezinye iikhompyutha eziyi379 ezibekelwe inqanaba elilandelayo. Malunga namagosa ayi270 ezokhuseleko ekuhlaleni eKapa, amele abantu abaphantse babeyi1 400, azibandakanye neSmart App eyenzelwe iSixeko ukusukela oko yaqala ukusebenza ngo2024. I-app inceda ngokufikelela lula kwiinkonzo zikamasipala ezibalulekileyo kunye noncedo. Ngokungathandabuzekiyo, iKapa likwindawo engcono namhlanje kunokuba lalinjalo kwiminyaka emihlanu eyadlulayo. Songeze imisebenzi emitsha eyi418 000, senze utyalomali olungazange lubonwe

ngaphambili kwiziseko ezingundoqo ukusuka emanzini nogutyulo ukuya kumbane, iindlela, izithuthi zikawonkewonke, amaziko ezemidlalo neelayibri. Sitshintshe saza saphucula amakhulu eekhilomitha emibhobho yemijelo yamanzi amdaka egugileyo, saqeqesha saza saqesha amagosa amatsha ayi1 380 oNyanzeliso loMthetho naMapolisa eMetro, sandisa iisheltha zethu zeNdawo eziKhuselekileyo, sanikezela ngezindlu ezibonelelwa ngurhulumente ngaphezu kwawo nawuphi na omnye umasipala ombaxa, saza sandisa uthungelwano lweMyCiTi kwiCape Flats. Izicwangciso zethu zale minyaka izayo zikhulu nangakumbi, kuquka i700 MW yombane ozimeleyo, amakhulu amawaka emisebenzi eyongezelelekileyo, ukwandiswa okungakumbi kwezindlu eziﬁkelelekayo, utyalomali oluqhubekayo kwiziseko ezingundoqo, kunye nesebe lokuqala labacuphi bamaPolisa eMetro eMzantsi Afrika. Umthamo wamanzi kumadama aseKapa wehle waya kutsho kwi78,6%, ngaphantsi xa kuthelekiswa neminyaka emithathu edlulileyo.

TYGERBURGER Parow

Making progress possible. Together.

Manzi drops in on nearly 100 schools For 2026 to date, the City’s water mascot, Manzi, has visited just under 100 schools across town to build water awareness among Cape Town’s youth. Through song, dance, interactive games and quizzes, the children learn about responsible water use and how they can help conserve water through smart habits at home, school and in their communities. The educational programme forms part of ongoing efforts to educate communities about water security and the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It also offers an opportunity to explain what the City is doing to diversify its water supply to reduce reliance on rainfall-dependent sources, including water reuse, desalination and other innovations.

Area Central, September 2026

mascot Manzi’s school roadshows help learners understand where their water comes from and how it can be reused and conserved. To secure a slot in Manzi’s schedule, email communications.waterandsanitation@ capetown.gov.za.

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Plans for PTI upgrade in Nyanga Proposal includes upgraded taxi facilities, toilets, lighting and safety

he City is proposing an upgrade to the Nyanga public transport interchange (PTI) to make the facility safer and more efficient for all users. The project will include new buildings and roofing, improved roads, upgraded taxi facilities, new toilets and formal trading spaces. A new traffic circle, better lighting, landscaping, improved stormwater infrastructure, safer walkways, new fencing and security as well as office space for taxi associations are also on the cards. Got it all covered Interim arrangements have also been thought of. While the PTI upgrade is carried out, a temporary facility behind the Zolani community centre will accommodate public transport, traders, offices, toilets, security and pedestrian walkways. Once the project is complete, the grounds will be restored with new grass and AstroTurf.

Serious TLC in store for PTI: An artist’s impression of the City’s proposed upgrade to the Nyanga public transport interchange (PTI).

Kensington cables now down below

Let the message ﬂow: Water

Woensdag,23September2026 III

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In a R4,5 million project, the City converted overhead electricity cables in Kensington to underground infrastructure. This forms part of ongoing investment in the modernisation of Cape Town’s electricity distribution network. The City continues to expand the use of underground and alternative cabling solutions, as they have a lower resale value, making them less attractive to vandals and thieves.

Protect your power Report streetlight and electricity faults by dialling 0860 103 089, sending an SMS to 31220 or a WhatsApp to 060 018 1505. Report suspicious behaviour to the Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700, and illegal scrapyards to the Copperheads at 0800 222 771 (toll-free, 24/7, anonymous tip-offs welcome).

Bringing more Capetonians home Eighteen families recently received the keys to their new homes on the Florida site of the City’s Elsies River inﬁll housing project. Spanning six sites of varying sizes, the project will ultimately provide homes to 724 qualifying beneﬁciaries and

Come on, summer! Cape Town will kick off the summer holiday season with the Mother City’s largest, free open-air concert on the Grand Parade on Sunday 29 November. Locals and visitors can again look forward to a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community, culminating in the ofﬁcial switch-on of the festive lights along Adderley and Darling streets. Last year’s event attracted a record crowd of more than 100 000 people. The full entertainment line-up and programme details will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Keep an eye on news channels or visit eventsincapetown.com.

their families. The project has not been without its challenges. Safety concerns disrupted construction at some of the sites, but thanks to additional support from Law Enforcement, construction could continue.

Unlocking a new chapter: The Solomons, pictured here with Cllr Carl Pophaim, Mayoral Committee member for Human Settlements, are among those who can now settle into their new home in Florida, Elsies River.

In late June, the City’s deed-to-door programme delivered title deeds to 91 beneﬁciaries in Delft, marking an important milestone for these Capetonian families. The handover took place as part of a Mayor’s Service

Blitz, taking the City’s services to where residents are. Alongside other City departments, Human Settlements staff were out in full force to provide Delft residents with a one-stop shop for all things housing.

Elsieskraal cleaner after community clean-up Thanks to City grant funding, the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has expanded community clean-up efforts in and around Elizabeth Park, Bellville. During a community clean-up, some 313 kg of waste was collected from the area, including from the Elsieskraal river. The clean-up involved nearby property owners,

student housing residents and daily visitors to the park. The GTP is also helping to restore a section of the river by introducing indigenous wetland and riverine vegetation to ﬁlter pollutants, improve habitat conditions and enhance the ecological functioning of the river corridor.

Get this rubbish out of our river! As one of 22 recipients of a City grant, the

Greater Tygerberg Partnership is putting their funding towards a community-led effort to help clean and restore Elsieskraal river and the broader Elizabeth Park.

KHAWUNDIBALISELE

KORTLIKS Die Stad stel ’n opknapping aan die openbarevervoerwisselaar in Nyanga voor om die fasiliteit veiliger en doeltreffender vir alle gebruikers te maak. Die projek sal nuwe geboue en dakke, beter paaie, opgeknapte taxifasiliteite, nuwe toilette en formele handelsruimtes insluit. ’n Nuwe verkeersirkel, beter verligting, buiteontwerp, nuwe stormwaterinfrastruktuur, veiliger voetgangerroetes, nuwe omheining, verskerpte sekuriteit sowel as kantoorruimte vir taxiverenigings word ook beplan. Die Stad se watergelukbringer, Manzi, het tot dusver vanjaar oor die 100 skole besoek om Kaapstad se jongmense aan te spoor om water verantwoordelik te gebruik. Manzi se boodskap word deur sang, dans, interaktiewe speletjies en vasvrae oorgedra. Die kinders leer ook hoe om water te spaar deur slim gewoontes tuis, by die skool en in hulle gemeenskappe aan te leer. In ’n projek van R4,5 miljoen het die Stad bogrondse kragkabels in Kensington in ondergrondse infrastruktuur omskep. Die Stad maak toenemend van ondergrondse en alternatiewe kabeloplossings gebruik

Deeds delivered to Delft doors

omdat dit ’n laer herverkoopwaarde het en dus minder aanloklik is vir vandale en diewe. Die Stad se titelaktesprogram het Delft aan die einde van Junie besoek om 91 begunstigdes se titelaktes persoonlik te gaan oorhandig. Danksy toelaagﬁnansiering van die Stad kon die Greater Tygerberg Partnership opruimingswerk in en om Elizabethpark, Bellville, uitbrei. Gedurende ’n skoonmaaksessie het die gemeenskap sowat 313 kg vullis uit die gebied, onder andere uit die Elsieskraalrivier, verwyder. Agtien gesinne het onlangs die sleutels vir hulle nuwe huise op die Florida-terrein van die Stad se Elsiesriviertussenbehuisingsprojek ontvang. Die projek, wat oor ses terreine strek, sal uiteindelik 724 kwaliﬁserende begunstigdes en hulle gesinne van huise voorsien. Kaapstad sal die somervakansieseisoen afskop met die Moederstad se grootste, gratis buitelugkonsert op die Parade op Sondag 29 November. Die konsert sal op ’n hoogtepunt eindig wanneer die feesliggies amptelik aangeskakel word.

ISixeko sicebisa ukuba kuphuculwe irenki yezothutho lukawonkewonke saseNyanga (PTI) ukuze esi sakheko sikhuseleke kwaye sisebenze kakuhle kubo bonke abasebenzisi baso. Le projekthi iza kuquka izakhiwo ezitsha kunye nophahla, iindlela eziphuculweyo, izakheko zeeteksi eziphuculiweyo, izindlu zangasese ezintsha kunye neendawo zokurhweba ezisesikweni. Isekile entsha yezithuthi, izibane zokulatiya ezingcono, ukubukeka komhlaba, ukuphuculwa kweziseko ezingundoqo zamanzi esitshi, iindlela zokuhamba ezikhuselekileyo, ucingo olutsha nokhuseleko kwakunye neendawo zee-oﬁsi zemibutho yeeteksi nazo zisendleni. Ngowama2026 ukuza kuthi ga ngoku, umaskhothi wezamanzi weSixeko, uManzi, utyelele izikolo ezingaphantsi nje kwe100 kwidolophu iyonke ngeenjongo zokwazisa ulutsha lwaseKapa malunga namanzi. Ngengoma, umdaniso, imidlalo yokunxibelelana kunye neekhwizi, abantwana baye bafunda ngokusetyenziswa kakuhle kwamanzi. Kwiprojekthi yeR4,5 miliyoni, iSixeko siguqule iintambo zombane ezihamba phezulu eKensington ukuba zibe ziziseko ezingundoqo eziphantsi komhlaba. ISixeko siyaqhubeka nokwandisa ukusetyenziswa kweentambo ezingaphantsi komhlaba kunye nezinye izisombululo, njengoko zinexabiso

eliphantsi lokuthengiswa kwakhona, nto leyo ezenza zingabi nomtsalane kobonakalisi bezakhiwo namasela. Ekupheleni kweyeSilimela (Juni), inkqubo yeSixeko yokungena kwindlu ngendlu yanikezela ngetayitile kubaxhamli abayi91 eDelft. Ngenxa yenkxasomali yeSixeko, i-Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) iye yandisa iinzame zokucoca iindawo zouluntu e-Elizabeth Park, eBellville. Ngexesha lokucoca loluntu, malunga ne313 kg yenkunkuma eyaqokelelwa kulo mmandla, kuquka nakumlambo iElsieskraal. Iintsapho ezilishumi elinesibhozo kutshanje zifumene izitshixo zamakhaya azo amatsha kwindawo yaseFlorida kwiprojekthi yeSixeko yokongezelelwa kwezindlu zaseElsies River. Ithatha iziza ezithandathu ezinobukhulu obahlukeneyo, le projekthi ekugqibeleni iya kubonelela ngamakhaya kubaxhamli abafanelekileyo abayi724 kunye neentsapho zabo. IKapa liza kuqalisa ixesha leeholide zehlobo ngeyona konsathi inkulu yeMother City, evulelekileyo yasimahla kwiGrand Parade ngeCawa umhla we29 kweyeNkanga (Novemba) kwaye iqukunjelwe ngokulayitwa ngokusesikweni kwezibane zexesha leeholide zehlobo.

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SUPPLEMENT

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4 CITYNEWS

Area Central, September 2026

Your roadworks round-up

Human Settlements checks in on Uitsig

Roadworks in Stikland along La Belle Road, between Strand Road and Willow Street, should be done by mid-September. The road required deeper treatment than mere resurfacing due to the high volume of heavy vehicles moving through this industrial area. As part of the ongoing rehabilitation of Jakes Gerwel Drive, asphalt repairs are being carried out at the intersection between Jakes Gerwel Drive and Voortrekker Road. In Durbanville and Bellville, general roadworks in parts of Langeberg Ridge, Langeberg Village, Schoongezicht, Valmary Park, Vierlanden, Vygeboom, Wellway Park East and Welgemoed will continue until mid-November. Work occurs on weekdays, 09:00–15:30. Additionally, the City will be resurfacing 42 roads in the Bellville, Parow and Goodwood areas up until the end of November. Roads affected are in Triangle Farm, Bellville South, Parow Industria, Parow East, Stikland Industria, Beaconvale, Parow Valley, Klipkop, Oakdale and N1 City. The total work package covers just over 13 km.

Making progress possible. Together.

Housing the City Tour brings housing services and support straight to residents’ doors

he City’s Human Settlements teams visited the Uitsig area in July, bringing various housingrelated services straight to residents’ doorsteps. The visit formed part of the Housing the City Tour that is making its way to communities across Cape Town. Uitsig residents were assisted with housing applications, updates on housing projects, homeownership enquiries and rental housing information, and 36 title deeds were handed over. City teams also carried out repairs at several public housing units in the area, including Palm Court, Lemoen Court and Mimosa Court. Keeping it fair City housing beneﬁciaries are selected in accordance with the City’s Housing

Allocation Policy and the Housing Needs Register. This ensures that housing opportunities are allocated fairly to those who legally qualify, without queue jumping. For more information

or to update your details in the Housing Needs Register, dial 021 444 0333, email housing.db@capetown.gov.za, or visit https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/ HWL2012Online/.

Let’s fix it: City staffers carrying out

repairs at public housing units in Uitsig as part of the Human Settlements visit to the area.

Residents consulted on road closures Residents had until early August to comment on the City’s proposal to close two sections of road in Athlone, namely Klipfontein Service Road between Thornton and Eagle streets, and East Street between Klipfontein Service Road and South Avenue.

The case for closing them The proposed permanent closure along Klipfontein Service Road will be to discourage rat running, improve trafﬁc safety, and free up ﬂow at the intersection of Thornton, Klipfontein Service and North Link roads.

The East Street closure, in turn, will discourage the transference of unnecessary trafﬁc to South Avenue. The outcome of residents’ input will be communicated via the media in due course.

Home Affairs now serving in the Civic Cape Town is now the first municipality to host an office of the national Department of Home Affairs, where clients enjoy the convenience of being served on an appointment basis. The recently opened office is located on the second floor of the Civic Centre in Hertzog Boulevard in central Cape Town. Appointments may be made through the Department of Home Affairs’ newly improved online booking system at https:// myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za/.

Rushing home: As part of the

Housing the City Tour, the City delivered over 65 title deeds to Heideveld homeowners in August. Officials also inspected the repairs and maintenance work being carried out at the City’s community residential units in the area. For the next three financial years, the City has budgeted almost R1,2 billion for Council flat upgrades and upkeep.

Keeping Athlone moving: Two proposed road closures in Athlone are meant to ensure easier and safer trafﬁc ﬂow.

KHAWUNDIBALISELE

KORTLIKS Die Stad se direktoraat menslike nedersettings het in Julie die Uitsig-omgewing besoek en verskillende behuisingsdienste tot op inwoners se drumpels gebring. Die besoek het deel uitgemaak van die Housing the City-toer, wat tans gemeenskappe deur die hele stad besoek. Boonop is meer as 65 titelaktes in Augustus aan Heideveld-huiseienaars oorhandig. Amptenare het ook inspeksie gedoen van die herstel- en instandhoudingswerk wat by die Stad se huureenhede in die omgewing gedoen word. Die Stad het vir die volgende drie boekjare byna R1,2 miljard begroot vir die opknapping en instandhouding van Raadswoonstelle. Padwerk in Stikland in La Belle-weg, tussen Strandweg en Willowstraat, behoort teen die middel van September klaar te wees. As deel van die

voortgesette rehabilitasie van Jakes Gerwel-rylaan, word die teer by die kruising van Jakes Gerwel-rylaan en Voortrekkerweg tans herstel. Algemene padwerk in Durbanville en Bellville sal tot die middel van November voortduur. Die Stad sal ook die ryvlakke van 42 paaie in Bellville, Parow en Goodwood vernuwe. Inwoners kon tot die begin van Augustus kommentaar lewer op die Stad se voorstel om twee padgedeeltes in Athlone te sluit, naamlik Klipfonteindienspad tussen Thornton- en Eaglestraat, en Eaststraat tussen Klipfontein-dienspad en Southlaan. Kaapstad is nou die eerste munisipaliteit in Suid-Afrika met ’n kantoor van die nasionale departement van binnelandse sake op sy perseel. By dié nuwe kantoor op die tweede verdieping van die Burgersentrum in Hertzogboulevard in die Kaapstadmiddestad word kliënte volgens afspraak bedien.

Amaqela eSixeko ajongene nezokuHlaliswa koLuntu atyelele ummandla waseUitsig kweyeKhala (Julayi) ezisa iinkonzo ezahlukeneyo ezinxulumene nezindlu ngqo kwiminyango yabahlali. Olu tyelelo lube yinxalenye yoKhenketho lweZindlu lweSixeko olungezindlu oluya kuluntu ngokubanzi eKapa. Njengenxalenye yoKhenketho lweZindlu lweSixeko, iSixeko sinikezele ngeetayitile ezingaphezulu kwe65 kubanini zindlu baseHeideveld kweyeThupha (Agasti). Amagosa aye ahlola nomsebenzi wokulungisa nowononopheo oqhutywayo kwiiyunithi zokuhlala zoluntu zeSixeko kulo mmandla. Kule minyakamali mithathu izayo, iSixeko sibeke uhlahlo lwabiwomali olumalunga neR1,2 yeebhiliyoni zokuphucula iiﬂethi zikaMasipala. Imisebenzi yendlela eStikland ecaleni kweLa Belle Road, phakathi kweStrand Road neWillow Street, kufuneka iqukunjelwe embindini kweyoMsintsi (Septemba). Njengenxalenye yovuselelo oluqhubekayo lweJakes Gerwel Drive,

ukulungiswa kwetha kuyaqhutywa kwisiphambuka esiphakathi kweJakes Gerwel Drive kunye neVoortrekker Road. EDurbanville naseBellville, imisebenzi yendlela ngokubanzi iya kuqhubeka kude kube sembindini kweyeNkanga (Novemba). ISixeko siza kuphinda sifake umphezulu weendlela eziyi42 eBellville, eParow naseGoodwood. Abahlali banikwe kwade kwaba sekuqaleni kweyeThupha (Agasti) ukuba bavakalise izimvo zabo ngesiphakamiso seSixeko sokuvala amacandelo amabini eendlela eAthlone, ezizezi, iKlipfontein Service Road phakathi kwezitalato iThornton neEagle, kunye neEast Street phakathi kweKlipfontein Service Road neSouth Avenue. IKapa ngoku ngumasipala wokuqala ukuba neoﬁsi yeSebe leMicimbi yezeKhaya kuzwelonke, apho abaxumi bekonwabela ukuncedwa kusetyiswa inkqubo yokwenza i-apoyintimenti. Le oﬁsi isandula ukuvulwa ikumgangatho wesibini weCivic Centre eHertzog Boulevard kumbindi weKapa.

CITY OF CAPE TOWN AND AREA CENTRAL CONTACT DETAILS Accounts and general enquiries Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . 0860 103 089 (option 1) Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0860 103 090 Email. . . . . . . . accounts@capetown.gov.za . . . . . . . . . . . . contact.us@capetown.gov.za Alcohol and drug helpline (24/7) Tel . . . . . . 0800 HELP 4 U (0800 435 748) Anti-corruption and fraud hotline Tel (anonymous, toll-free) . . 0800 323 130 Cable theft All-hours tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 222 771 Public transport (toll-free) Information centre. . . . . . . . 0800 656 463 Dial-a-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0800 600 895

Drought and water www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater Report and track faults www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests e-Services www.capetown.gov.za/eServices Contact the City www.capetown.gov.za/contacts Budget www.capetown.gov.za/budget Tariffs www.capetown.gov.za/tariffs Policies and by-laws www.capetown.gov.za/policies Council matters www.capetown.gov.za/council

AREA CENTRAL CONTACT DETAILS Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 400 3131 Goodwood municipal offices, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood Subcouncil 4 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 444 0196 Municipal offices, cnr Voortrekker and Tallent roads, Parow Subcouncil 5 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 444 0200 Municipal offices, cnr Van Riebeeck and Carinus streets, Kuils River

Subcouncil 6 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 444 0506 Municipal ofﬁces, Voortrekker Road, Bellville Subcouncil 11 Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021 444 0196 Dulcie September civic centre, cnr Protea and Klipfontein roads, Athlone

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Find a programme, apply for a service, access online applications and more at CityConnect at www.capetown.gov.za.

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Woensdag,23September2026

Clean-ups alone won’t save coastline KAILIN DANIELS

KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

he next plastic bottle to wash up on a beach may already be somewhere inland, lying beside a road, trapped in a stormwater drain or tangled in reeds along a river, waiting for the next heavy downpour to carry it towards the ocean. Across Table View, Milnerton and other parts of Cape Town’s coastline, beach clean-ups have become a familiar sight. Volunteers walk the sand with gloves and bags, collecting bottles, food packaging, bottle tops, fishing line, lollipop sticks and fragments of plastic that have accumulated along the shoreline. For a few hours, the beaches look cleaner. But the problem does not necessarily end when the bags are taken away. After heavy rain, more litter can be swept through streets and stormwater systems, into rivers and canals and eventually towards the coast. Some of it may have travelled kilometres before the tide deposits it on the sand. That means the plastic found on Cape Town’s beaches can be the final visible stage of a much longer journey, one that begins in neighbourhoods far from the shoreline. For Save A Fishie founder Zoë Prinsloo, who has spent years cleaning Milnerton Lagoon and surrounding beaches, the sheer volume of plastic is impossible to ignore. “I’ve been cleaning Milnerton Lagoon now for six, seven years... plastics, singleuse earbud sticks, lollipop sticks, bottle tops... we see it everywhere, not just Lagoon beach,” Prinsloo said. “It’s insane the amount that has gathered.” The question is no longer simply how to clean the beach. It is how to stop the plastic from making the journey to the beach in the first place. THE BEACH IS WHERE WE SEE THE PROBLEM Cape Town’s coastline stretches across a vast and varied urban area, but many of its beaches share a common problem: they are connected to what happens inland. Rainwater flowing through streets and stormwater drains can carry litter into canals and rivers, while illegal dumping, loose waste and poorly contained rubbish can provide a steady supply of material for the next rainfall event. In the Milnerton and Table View area, the Diep River and Milnerton Lagoon provide a particularly clear example of how that connection works. The lagoon sits within a wider catchment that includes stormwater infrastructure, canals, roads and surrounding communities. When heavy rain falls, material from these areas can

Waste is intercepted in a river before it can continue downstream and reach the ocean.

A discarded plastic bottle on the shoreline is a reminder of the waste that can travel from inland areas to the sea.

INLAND LITTER WILL EVENTUALLY WASH INTO THE SEA be transported towards waterways and eventually the coastline. Environmental activist Caroline Marx, founder of ReThinkTheStink, has repeatedly highlighted the connection. After heavy rain brought large amounts of rubbish onto Milnerton Beach, Marx said: “All this trash on Milnerton Beach was washed out of the Black/Salt River by the rains.” Her observation points to a wider reality for Cape Town. The beach is often where the pollution becomes visible, rather than where it begins. The City of Cape Town has introduced several measures intended to stop solid waste before it reaches waterways and the ocean. Litter traps have been installed at stormwater outfalls in areas including Milnerton, Royal Ascot, Joe Slovo and Phoenix. The City has also used interim waste interceptors in the Diep, Black and Salt rivers and the Jakkelsvlei Canal. The interventions are designed to capture solid waste before it can continue downstream. The City is also upgrading infrastructure across the catchment, including pump stations, sewer networks and stormwater systems. Projects include upgrades at the Koeberg Road, Phoenix, Dunoon and Sanddrift East pump stations, while work at Milky Way Pond is aimed at improving stormwater quality before it reaches the Diep River. A stormwater master plan is also being developed for Dunoon and Doornbach, where the City has identified inadequate formal stormwater and sewer infrastructure, illegal sewer connections and greywater entering streets and stormwater drains as contributors to pollution. The projects form part of a broader attempt to deal with pollution before it reaches Cape Town’s coastline. CATCHING PLASTIC BEFORE IT REACHES THE SEA

The Litterboom Project has built its work around this principle through what it calls a “Source to Sea” approach, which combines river interception with education and efforts to change behaviour. Founder Cameron Service has described the philosophy behind the work: “We don’t believe in a few people doing things perfectly, but rather everyone making an effort imperfectly.” Floating barriers are used to collect waste travelling downstream, allowing it to be removed, sorted and, where possible, recycled before reaching the ocean. The idea is simple: intervene earlier. Dr Jaime Leigh Johnson, a marine

Schools joined the Eco Schools Challenge, with learners helping remove litter from Cape Town’s coastline.

The Litterboom Project works upstream to capture plastic and other waste travelling through Cape Town’s waterways.

River waste is captured upstream as efforts focus on stopping plastic before it reaches the sea. Discarded lollipop sticks are among the plastic waste volunteers regularly ﬁnd on Cape Town’s beaches.

Waste collected during a Cape Town beach clean-up shows the volume of rubbish reaching the coastline.

and conservation scientist at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, has been involved in research examining microplastic pollution in South African aquatic environments. A 2026 study involving Johnson found microplastics in 98% of samples collected from rocky tidal pools at Nature’s Valley, including seawater, sand, seaweed and invertebrates. Johnson was also involved in a 2023 study examining microplastics in urban and peri-urban mangrove ecosystems in South Africa, where microplastics were detected in water, sediment and the tissues of invertebrates. The research highlights why the plastic problem cannot be measured only by what can be seen on a beach. A bottle on the sand can be removed. Plastic that has fragmented into tiny particles and entered water, sediment or organisms is a far more complicated problem. FROM TABLE VIEW STREETS TO THE DIEP RIVER For residents of Table View, Milnerton and surrounding suburbs, however, the problem is not confined to laboratories or environmental reports. It can be seen around waterways and stormwater infrastructure, particularly after rainfall. Table View resident Lance Rautenbach said: “We have started buying less singleuse plastic where we can. We use reusable shopping bags and water bottles, and we try to buy products with less packaging. It feels like a small thing, but if thousands of households do it, surely that must reduce the amount of plastic entering the waste

stream. I recycle because I believe it is the right thing to do, but recycling cannot be the only solution.” Cape Town’s beaches may look like the end of the story, but they are often only where the story becomes visible. The City is working on stormwater, sewer and pump-station infrastructure and has introduced litter traps and other interception measures. Community organisations are removing waste from the coastline, river projects are attempting to intercept plastic upstream, and scientists are documenting what happens to the plastic that cannot simply be picked up. But the recurring litter along Cape Town’s coastline leaves an uncomfortable question after every clean-up: What happens after the volunteers go home? The answer may be unfolding several kilometres away. It may be a plastic bottle lying beside a road in Table View, a wrapper caught in a stormwater drain in another suburb, or a bag tangled in vegetation beside a river. It may sit there unnoticed until the next heavy rain turns streets into channels and channels into rivers. Then it starts moving. Through Cape Town’s stormwater network. Into its rivers and canals. Towards its lagoons and estuaries. And eventually, towards the sea. By the time that piece of plastic reaches the beach, it is no longer just litter. It is evidence of everything that happened upstream. And that is why the future of Cape Town’s beaches may depend on what happens far beyond the shoreline, in the streets, drains, rivers and communities where the next piece of plastic is already waiting for the rain.

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Kommentaar // Comments SLICE OF LIFE

SPEAKING OUT: “This happened to me two weeks ago.” “I was 19”, “I was 14”, “I was six”. One by one, a group made up mainly of women, called out the ages at which they were sexually assaulted during a silent demonstra-

tion outside Cape Town Central Police Station on Tuesday 16 September. The Cape of Storms lived up to its name as strong winds swept through Cape Town on Tuesday, but it could not silence the voices of women who had gathered to protest the murder of at least nine women in Ekurhuleni over a two-month period. The 100-strong group, dressed in black and holding placards reading “Girls just want to live” and “Leave women alone”, gathered outside the Castle of Good Hope before moving up to the police station, where they held their demonstration for about 30 minutes. The demonstration was organised by Cape Town-based stylist Selloane Jeminah Madonna, who said she had posted a call on social media, on Monday 15 September, for people to attend it and was overwhelmed by the response. PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM

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“Imagine not being a South African.” These are some of the phrases making the rounds on social media. While they may seem like simple slogans, they capture something much deeper: a sense of pride in being South African. I am proud to be South African. I am proud of our culture, our people and our rich heritage. I am proud of our languages, our cultural history and the diversity that makes this country so unique. From the different traditions practised across our communities to the food, music, art and stories passed down from one generation to the next, there is so much that makes South Africa worth celebrating. Being a South African is not about belonging to one culture or speaking one language. It is about being part of a country made up of many identities, histories and experiences. Our diversity can sometimes be a source of division, but it can also be one of our greatest strengths when we choose to appreciate and learn from one another. What makes me particularly proud is our ability to ﬁnd humour even during difficult times. South Africans have faced poverty, inequality, crime, unemployment and many other challenges, yet somehow, we continue to laugh, celebrate and come together. That spirit is perhaps best captured by the concept of Ubuntu: the belief that our humanity is connected to that of others. Ubuntu reminds us that we are not individuals living

PRIDE IN OUR COUNTRY SHOULD MEAN MORE THAN POSTING A FLAG .. in isolation. We are part of families, communities and a nation. When one person succeeds, it can inspire others. When one community is struggling, others should be willing to lend a helping hand. As we prepare to celebrate Heritage Day (Thursday 24 September), we should remember that our heritage is not simply something to wear proudly for one day of the year. It is something we should acknowledge, protect and pass on every day. Heritage Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate where we come from, but it should also encourage us to think about where we are going. We cannot truly celebrate our heritage while ignoring the challenges faced by many. Pride in our country should mean more than posting a ﬂag or wearing traditional clothing. It should mean caring about our communities, respecting our different cultures and languages, supporting local talent and standing together when others are in need. There is no doubt that we have our problems. But there is also so much to love. From our vibrant communities and beautiful landscapes to our music, food, languages, humour and resilience, there is something special about being South African. So, as Heritage Day approaches, I will proudly say it: I am South African. And I am proud of it. “No DNA, just RSA.” - KAYLYNNE BANTOM

How strange that the TygerBurger keeps publishing targeted articles apparently supporting the new City of Cape Town animal keeping bylaw. The current animal keeping bylaw was perfectly adequate to stop circuses which use wild animals for entertainment, from setting up shop in Cape Town. Yet the City of Cape Town continued issuing permits to the Circus for the past 20 years. Now that the City desperately wants to pass the new animal keeping bylaw with it's registrations and restrictions on pets, and outrageous power to take away the freedom of middle class responsible pet owners, now suddenly the City covers up its true intentions behind the circus debate.

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Contest rezoning of property The residents in De Villiers Street are under threat because of a building with 18 flats being given the green light to proceed with completion. Since 2020 the residents in De Villiers street have petitioned the building of the property on two plots of 1190m². The double storied building was set to be built on top of a pool, whether proper regulations were followed we are not sure. The bottom floor which comprises approximately 12 units was rented out to approximately 35 – 40 people since 2020. The neighbours suffered intimidation, threats, noise levels increased by the motorcycle delivery tenants, vehicle break-ins increased, house break-ins increased, vagrants and unsavory elements frequented the property, drugs were used while sitting in parked vehicles outside the premises, parking in front of residents' driveways, urinating outside the property, bin day it was chaos with eight bins from the property where the vagrants fight and have their own market. Since 2020 no progress was made by authorities in communicating with the neighbours who have escalated their complaints to the DA Ward councillor and the newspaper. Thus far five neighbours have sold their properties

due to intimidation, property devaluation and unhappiness. Their properties were bought by foreigners who took advantage of cheap under valuated properties and have now converted the properties to rental rooms where up to 12 people reside with their children and approximately six vehicles per residence. This resulted in more chaos and unpleasantness. In June this year the flats' tenants were all evicted and neighbours breathed a sigh of relief. There are write-ups on the internet where a property owner who has flats in Oakdale was fined R1 million for illegal building and trespassing the rezoning laws. His lawyers argued that the municipality was to blame for taking too long and that he is a victim of municipal tardiness and he cannot afford a R1 million fine, but is expected to pay a R15 000 penalty for proceeding with his wrong doing of building illegally and trespassing the rezoning laws. The municipality has now given the neighbours of De Villiers Street an option to contest the application of rezoning the property in De Villiers Street with a due date of 16 October. The existing neighbours have not all been informed of this process at the time of posting this information. JOSEPH PASQUALLI, Oakdale

New solutions to crime needed I hope our new detective commander can do something about the crime in Durbanville. We need better training for our officers and officers that care about Durbanville. We need a faster rate of response to crime.

We need reservist police officers that can help out in the uniform branch and the detective branch. There are so many solutions; just get some old police officers together and you'll solve a lot of crime. ERNIE HAGEN, Durbanville

With the local government elections approaching in November, one question needs to be asked: where are the candidates who want our votes? In neighbouring Ward 10, residents are already being introduced to candidates, hearing their plans and engaging with their manifesto. Here in our ward (Oakdale) there appears to be an uncomfortable silence. That silence comes as our community faces serious concerns, including prostitution, drug-related activity, muggings, vagrancy and growing safety fears. Residents are being robbed in broad daylight, while incidents involving guns have heightened concerns about our streets, parks and public spaces. So, where are our prospective ward councillors? What specifically will you do about these problems? What can you realistically achieve within the powers of a ward councillor and the City? What are your priorities, and what will you tackle first? What measurable commitments are you prepared to make? What will you do in your first 100 days? How will you work with the police, the City, CID, community organisations and residents? How will you report back to residents on progress, failures and outstanding issues? What will you do differently from the previous council term? What specific improvements should residents expect to see, and by when? And importantly, what are we actually voting for? This is not about telling anyone how to vote. It is about asking residents to think before they vote. We should know the candidates, hear their plans, challenge their claims and compare their commitments. If candidates want our votes, they should come and speak to us. Our community deserves representation that has to earn our confidence. So, where are our candidates? DR ANTHONY UMETOR, Oakdale

Glo in God, nie mense Ek lees gedurig van ontevrede mense. My mening: ons leef soos in die tyd van die Rigters in die Bybel. Elkeen doen wat reg is in sy eie oë. As ons weer Jesus ons ware Koning maak, sal dinge regkom. Ons sal weer God se stem duidelik hoor. Ons sal 'n regering hê wat vir almal omgee en luister na ons klagtes. Komaan mense, julle wat Koning Jesus ken maak op 4 November op die regte plek jul kruisie. Moenie staatmaak op mense se beloftes nie. HELENE KRUGER, Parow-Noord

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ift of the Givers has launched a major nutritional support programme targeting vulnerable young children and early childhood development (ECD) centres across the Western Cape, as the organisation steps up its response to food insecurity and malnutrition. The organisation’s programme comes alongside ongoing efforts to provide nutritional support to babies, young children and families experiencing financial hardship. Gift of the Givers said its work is focused on communities where unemployment and food insecurity leave families struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children. “Backing the global fight against hunger, our aim is to contribute tellingly in the quest to save the lives of the starving and malnourished - human or animal,” the organisation said. SUPPORT REACHES RURAL COMMUNITIES The organisation has recently worked with healthcare clinics across the Western Cape to distribute baby cereal donated by Nestlé. Following flooding in parts of the province, Gift of the Givers teams continued supporting vulnerable communities in the Breede Valley District and Cape Winelands, where many seasonal farm workers were affected by unemployment, food insecurity and malnutrition. Working with clinic heads, the organisation distributed cereal to identified patients at De Doorns, Touws River, Worcester and Robertson clinics. Similar distributions were carried out

PHILANTHROPY LAUNCHES MAJOR NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AT CRECHES at clinics in Kylemore, Idas Valley and Cloetesville, as well as Citrusdal and Piketberg. Further distributions reached Kabaskraal, Chatsworth, Malmesbury Day, Moorreesburg and Abbotsdale clinics. Gift of the Givers said its longstanding relationships with local health clinics help identify families most in need of assistance. “For many recipients, facing unemployment and financial hardship, this donation provides more than food — it offers nourishment, relief and hope,” the organisation said. FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD The new nutritional programme extends beyond emergency food distributions, with ECD centres and young children forming a major part of the organisation’s current focus. Gift of the Givers said supporting children early in life is an important part of its broader response to hunger and malnutrition. The organisation’s interventions include providing food directly to communities while also looking at longer-term solutions to food insecurity. “Apart from such short-term assistance, we continuously search for and deliver effective solutions, designed to give effect to long-term change,” Gift of the Givers said. This includes developing and

Gift of the Givers is targeting vulnerable young children and ECD centres as part of a major programme aimed at tackling hunger and malnutrition.

implementing small-scale self-help agricultural projects aimed at empowering communities to improve their food security. Gift of the Givers said its work extends from providing meals to vulnerable children to assisting communities affected by disasters and other crises. It also makes its Sibusiso Food Supplement available as a nutritional support product. According to the organisation, the groundnut-based, highenergy and protein supplement does not require refrigeration and is particularly suited to disaster-relief situations. The organisation said its overall objective remains focused on ensuring people affected by hunger and malnutrition receive nutritional assistance while longer-term solutions are developed. Its latest work in the Western Cape combines these approaches, with donations such as the Nestlé baby cereal

From rural clinics to ECD centres, Gift of the Givers continues its efforts to reach children and families affected by food insecurity across the Western Cape.

being channelled through established clinic networks to reach mothers and children identified as vulnerable. “From serving a warm plate of food to a starving child... we work tirelessly to ensure those in need are freed from hunger,” Gift of the Givers said.

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Mamma Mia at Artscape

KEURSPEL VAN AFRIKAANS BY WOORDFEES

Die Kaapstadse Kamerkoor

Woord en Lied

ie Kaapstadse Kamerkoor en Frieda van den Heever span in Oktober kragte saam in Met Woord & Lied by die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. Die produksie, op Vrydag 9 Oktober om 18:30 in die Fismersaal, bied ’n keurspel van Afrikaanse a cappella-koormusiek met ’n digvoorlesing deur Van den Heever. Op die program is geliefde klassieke werke deur H. Pieter van der Westhuizen, Péter Louis van Dijk en Niel van der Watt, asook splinternuwe toonsettings. “Spelend in Tuine”, ’n toonsetting van een van Ina Rousseau se kwatryne deur Hans Huyssen, vorm die

spilpunt van die program. Afrikaanse koormeesterwerke, gesange en volksliedere word met eietydse poësie vermeng. Toonsettings van Boerneef, Elisabeth Eybers en C. Louis Leipoldt se verse is ook ingesluit. Van den Heever, die wenner van ATKV-Mediaveertjie- en Fiësta-pryse, lees tekste voor wat saamgestel is om die koorstukke te ondersteun. Die Kaapstadse Kamerkoor, onder leiding van Antoinette Huyssen, is sedert 2009 deel van die ryk Kaapse koorkultuur. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket (R195 tot R250) of by die deur (R225 tot R280).

Two guitar masters unite

Albert Frost

Albert Frost and James Grace join forces in Two Worlds, Two Guitars, One Stage at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Wednesday 30 September at 20:30. Two master guitarists from almost opposite sides of the musical spectrum: from ﬁery blues riffs and African rhythms to the elegance of the classical guitar, Frost and Grace blend their different musical worlds into a passionate celebration of the guitar over the ages. Tickets are R200. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

Keanan Eksteen and his band will perform at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Saturday 3 October at 20:30. The Cape Town rock and roll group bring an energetic performance, having played locally and in Europe while blending classic and modern rock inﬂuences. Eksteen released his second full-length album, Starring, on vinyl in June. The album is a collection of singles and new songs. In August, Eksteen and his band went on their ﬁfth European tour, performing at festivals in Germany and the Netherlands. They recently performed at Ellis Park when the Springboks played against the All Blacks. Tickets are R180. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911.

Keanan Eksteen

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No Place Like Home, an original Cape Town musical, runs at Artscape from this week until Sunday 27 September. Tickets R190 to R225 at Webtickets. Demi Lee Moore kom tree op Woensdag 23 September om 20:30 by Heroes Live, Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net. Die 2026 Safra Erfenisgala vind op Donderdag 24 September om 15:00 in die Hugo Lambrecht-musieksentrum se ouditorium plaas. Dié konsert bring toonaangewende trekklavier-, konsertina- en mondﬂuitjiespelers, ensembles, dansers en gasmusikante uit die Wes-Kaap, Noord-Kaap, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal en Lesotho byeen. Kaartjies vir die geleentheid is by www.quicket.co.za beskikbaar. Blues meets Classic Rock with Richard Pryor and band is on Friday 25 September at 20:00 at Durbanville Golf Club. Tickets cost only R180 exclusively at Quicket. Heritage in the Hills is at Hillcrest Restaurant on Friday 25 September. Musical memories from the old Springbok Hits days with rock band Just Like That and guests. Doors open at 18:00. Tickets R150 on Quicket or R180 at the door. Ticket does not include meals. Mike Borgia, a blues and alternative artist-songwriter from New York City will perform on Friday 25 September at 19:30 at The Alma Cafe, Rosebank. Tickets and more informtion on http://mikeborgia. com/concerts. Bafunny Bafunny: South African Festival of Comedy featuring Trevor Noah is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September from 18:00 to 23:00. Tickets from R475 at Quicket. Fran & the Boyz featuring Fran Greef and Nico Langeveld will be performing on Sunday 27 September at 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club. Food and drink

Keanan Eksteen band performs

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The musical Mamma Mia! is currently on at Artscape and runs until Saturday 11 October. Produced by Showtime Management, the musical features the hit music of ABBA. There are two performances on Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September, at 15:00 and 19:30. Weekday performances are at 19:30, with Saturday shows at 15:00 and 19:30 and Sunday shows at 14:00 and 18:00. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets range from R250 to R580. No children under three. Book at ticketmaster.co.za

available. Entry costs R60. Call 061 490 1694 to book. Moyo Kirstenbosch Indoor Concert Classics: Extraordinary Women – A Special Concert followed by dinner is on Sunday 27 September at 18:00. Tickets at Webtickets. The 2026 Tiro Mpane Foundation National Choral Eisteddfod Regional Eliminations is at Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre on Saturday 3 October at 09:00. A celebration of choral excellence, musical creativity and cultural diversity. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees vind van 3 tot 11 Oktober plaas. Toneel, musiek, kuns, gespekke en meer. Besoek www.woordfees.co.za vir die program. Kinnes van Somers runs at the Baxter from 6 to 10 October. Performed in Afrikaans and English, with surtitles, the play explores themes of identity, fear, inheritance and transformation. Age restriction of 14 years. Tickets cost R80 to R120 at Webtickets. Voices of the Ages: Zolani Mahola - People Power is at Artscape on Saturday 10 October at 20:00. Tickets from R350 at Webtickets. The Kyle Shepherd Xahuri Trio Plays the Music of Abdullah Ibrahim on Saturday 10 October at 19:00 at The Baxter Concert Hall. Tickets cost R250 at Webtickets. Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Ne-Yo performs at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 17 October at 18:00. Get your tickets exclusively from R990 at Webtickets. The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods at Theatreon the Bay from 24 October to 14 November. Tickets at Webtickets.

Meerkat Petra, wat in 2023 'n Tiktok-ster geword het, bring haar eerste verhoogstuk, Plastiekwêreld, na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op Donderdag 1 en Vrydag 2 Oktober om 20:30. Die stuk is 'n komiese kykie uit Petra se perspektief na die wêreld waarin ons tans leef. Almal wil "famous" wees en sal enigiets doen vir roem. Die mensdom is behep met sosiale media en die beeld wat dit weerspieël. "Fake" het die nuwe norm

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Meerkat Petra

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Cape Town ultramarathon athlete is planning on running 120 km later this month to honour and celebrate the 120-year existence of the Celtic Harriers Running Club, the fifth-oldest running club in the Western Cape. The 120 km Commemorative Run on Saturday 26 September will see athlete and Celtic Harrier member Denver van der Bergh complete a loop, running from Claremont to Muizenberg, Simon’s Town, Hout Bay, Camps Bay, Sea Point, before returning to the organisation’s clubhouse in Imam Haron Road, Claremont. Van der Bergh, a recovering drug addict who has embraced running over the years, will set off at 03:00 sharp. TygerBurger reported on Van der Bergh’s battle with addiction, his rehabilitation at the Ramot Treatment Centre for Substance Abuse in Parow, and how he overcame this addiction and developed a love for running. The newspaper also reported on his run from Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal last year where he competed in the Comrades Marathon. Van der Bergh, founder of the non-profit organisation Serenity Strides Foundation, also plans to run from Cape Town to Cairo in 2028. His upcoming run around Table Mountain, he explained, is not just to honour the club, but also to raise funds for a fellow

“Celtic Harriers believed in me from the beginning and supported me ...”

- Denver van der Bergh club member living with cancer. Members and supporters can join for any distance along the route, all proceeds going to the member, he said. To this end Van der Bergh will also run in a purple Speedo, to raise awareness of cancer, along with his famous green-and-white Celtic vest. HISTORY The Celtic Harriers Running Club, founded in 1906 by a group of young Irish immigrants, with the passing years has created a community where beginners, walkers, social runners, elite athletes and master athletes can all find encouragement and belonging, said Van der Bergh. He said this legacy is closely connected to some of South Africa’s most important road races. “It’s Celtic 35 Mile Road Race evolved into the Two Oceans Marathon. After the first two Celtic races in 1970 and 1971, the event became an official club race, and the name ‘Two Oceans Marathon’ was adopted for the 1972 edition. “Celtic Harriers also organised the first version of the Cape Town Marathon as a club event in 1994. The modern race later developed into the internationally recognised Cape Town Marathon, which became Africa’s first

World Athletics Gold Label marathon in 2017.” The club also has a strong association with the Peninsula Marathon, which began in 1964 as a training run for the Comrades Marathon, as well as the Don Lock Memorial Race, which celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. ACHIEVEMENT Van der Bergh said Celtic Harriers’ greatest achievement, however, is its impact on ordinary people. “It’s Couch to 10 km programme helps people take their first step into running and gives them the confidence to rise above their circumstances. The club supports its members through weekly runs, trail groups, training programmes, races, fundraising initiatives and a strong culture of community service.” Van der Bergh said his personal story formed part of this wider Celtic story, although it is not the main story. “I am a recovering addict who reached rock bottom and managed to rebuild my life through recovery, running and community support. Celtic Harriers believed in me from the beginning and supported me during my run from Cape Town to Durban.” Glenn Muller, vice-chair of the

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Two Oceans Marathon board, and former Celtic Harrier Club secretary, said Van der Bergh is an incredible athlete, someone with the right mentality who is also a voice for those who are

voiceless. “He did an incredible run from Cape Town to KZN and the next day ran the Comrades just to raise funds for Ramot,” Muller said.

AGA-WC sends ﬁve provincial teams to tournament Archery Genesis Africa Western Cape (AGA-WC) recently announced the participation of five Western Cape provincial teams at the upcoming African Genesis Archery SA Tournament in Jeffreys Bay.

The five teams will bring together talented young archers from across the Western Cape, representing learners from Grades 4 to 12. “These provincial teams are a reflection of the growing interest and development

of archery among school-going children throughout the province,” says Donnae J Strydom, provincial coordinator of AGAWC. “For many of these young athletes, representing the Western Cape at a national-level event is an exciting achievement and an opportunity to compete alongside some of the country's finest young archers.” DEVELOPING YOUNG TALENT AGA-WC is committed to developing archery at grassroots and school level and creating opportunities for young athletes to grow in confidence, discipline and sporting excellence. The five provincial teams represent archers from different schools, clubs and communities across the Western Cape. “Their participation demonstrates the diversity and strength of the province's developing archery talent. From the youngest Grade 4 archers taking their first steps into competitive provincial sport to the Grade 12 athletes who have developed years of experience, each archer has earned the opportunity to wear the Western Cape colours and represent their province with pride,” she says.

Western Cape provincial teams to compete at the upcoming African Genesis Archery SA Tournament in Jeffreys Bay.

MORE THAN JUST A SPORT Archery requires concentration, patience, discipline, consistency and mental strength. It teaches young

athletes to set goals, manage pressure and continually strive to improve their performance. AGA-WC believes that participation in events such as the African Genesis Archery SA Tournament provides young people with valuable life skills that extend far beyond the shooting line. “The organisation is particularly proud of the sportsmanship, camaraderie and respect demonstrated by its archers, coaches, coordinators and families. As the teams travel to Jeffreys Bay, AGA-WC wishes every archer the very best for the tournament. “The teams will not only compete for individual achievement but will proudly carry the Western Cape name and colours, representing their schools, clubs, families and province.” The sports organisation extended its appreciation to the parents, schools, coaches, and supporters who continue to invest their time and energy in the development of the athletes. “Their support plays an important role in creating opportunities for the next generation of Western Cape archers. We encourage all five teams to enjoy the experience, compete with confidence and remember that every arrow is an opportunity to do their best. Most importantly, enjoy the journey and celebrate the privilege of being selected to represent your province.”