newPolice Commissioner
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and the Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the appointment of Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as the new provincialPolice Commissioner.
In ajoint statement issued last Wednesdayboth leaders expressed optimism about workingwithDyantyi to addressthe province’s pressing crime challenges.
ACALLFORBETTERPOLICINGRESOURCES
Windeemphasised the urgent need for awell-resourced,intelligence-led police servicetocombat violent crime effectively. He highlighted the devastating impact of ongoingviolence, stating: “Deadly shootings are becoming the norm. This will not be tolerated.” He said on arecent safety walkabout in Philippi East residents voicedtheir frustration, saying “we have had enough of criminals.”
Winde stressedcollaboration alone is insufficienttoreducecrime. He called for significant investments in front-line policing resources, modern investigative tools and intelligencegathering to dismantle organisedcriminal networks.
MARAISHIGHLIGHTSDYANTYI’SEXPERIENCE
Marais praised Dyantyi’sappointment, noting his extensive experience and understanding of the Western Cape’s unique crime challenges. “He has firsthand knowledge and understands the importance of partnerships.”
She expressed hope his leadershipwill strengthen policing in the province, with afocus on resourcing police stations and tackling gang and organised crime.
APLEAFOREQUITABLERESOURCEALLOCATION
Winde reiterated the Western Cape Government’s call for the national government to allocate policing resources more equitably. He stressed that communities with the highest crime burdens must receive adequate personnel and operational support
ThePremier also reaffirmed the province’s commitment to supporting the police through safetyinitiatives, including investments in law enforcement, technology and data-driven crime prevention.
Die nuweWes-Kaapse organiseringskomitee vanAMAGP bestaan uit (van links) Eddie Hanekom,Fritz Labuschagne,Albin Bowler,Quinton Dreyer en AndréduToit,asook HenryJones(afwesig).
Vergadering oor pensioenfonds
"Die kernbeginselisdat pensioenfondse in die uitsluitlike belang van hul lede bestuur behoort te word —sonder politieke inmenging," het Zirk Gous, nasionale voorsitter van die Association for theMonitoring andAdvocacy of Government Pensions (AMAGP),gesê. Hy het so gesê op Donderdag 23 Julie op 'n vergaderingvan staatsdienspensioenarisse en -werknemers in die Wes-Kaap —die eerste van die AMAGP Wes-Kaap.
Dieeerste vergadering het alle verwagtinge oortref, sê Albin Bowler, wat op die vergadering verkies is as voorsitter van die provinsiale uitvoerende komitee vanAMAGPWes-Kaap.
REGSTREEKSUITGESAAI
Altesame 179 mensehet die vergadering by die NG kerk Stellenberg in Bellville bygewoon.Nog 132deelnemers het aanlyn ingeskakel by die vergadering, wat regstreeksuitgesaai is.
Dievergaderingisgehouom staatsdienswerknemers en -pensioenarisse in te lig oor die huidige stand van die Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) en die belangrikheid van onafhanklike toesig oor die fonds.
Dieeregastewas Adamus Stemmet, ere-president en eerste voorsitter van AMAGP, wat die organisasie se oorspronklike visie gevestig het, en Rob Moody, nasionalevoorsitter van die pensioenaris-tak van die VSA. Nog tweeledevan AMAGP se nasionale uitvoerende komitee het die vergadering
bygewoon. Hulle is Strini Govender, verantwoordelik vir massamobilisering, en Ben Kellerman, verantwoordelikvir parlementêre skakeling.
UITDAGINGS
Tydens sy aanbieding het Gousdie uitdagings waarmee die GEPF tanste kampe het, uiteengesit. Hy het beklemtoon dat verantwoordbare bestuur, groter aanspreeklikheid en doeltreffende toesig die potensiaal het om beter opbrengste vir lede te verseker. Hy het verder bevestig dat die GEPF nie op die rand van bankrotskap staan nie. Daar is egter aangevoer dat verbeterde bestuur en sterker oorsig daartoe kan bydra dat toekomstige pensioenverhogings gunstiger as bloot inflasiegekoppelde aanpassings kan wees 'n Belangrikehoogtepunt van die vergadering was die stigting van 'n Wes-Kaapseprovinsiale struktuur van AMAGP. Ses lede het ingestem om die provinsiale organiseringskomitee te vormensal voortaan die belange van staatsdienswerknemers en –pensioenarisse in die Wes-Kaap verteenwoordig.
Die nuwe Wes-Kaapse organiseringskomitee van AMAGP bestaan uit Eddie Hanekom, FritzLabuschagne, Albin Bowler, Quinton Dreyer,André du Toit en Henry Jones. Nuwelede is welkom om by die organiseringskomitee aan te sluit . Kontak AlbinBowlerbyalbinbowler@gmail commet navrae of om aan te sluit
Racismat
Ashadow was cast overthe annual interschoolsderby betweenFairmont High School in Durbanville and The Settlers High School in Bellville after an alleged incident of racism during arugby match on Saturday.
The schools haveappealedtotheirschool communitiesinsimilar statements to refrain from sharing, commenting on, or spreading unverified informationabout the incident.
The rugby match at Fairmont High School, which was part of the twoschools' annual interschoolsderby, wasstopped by the referee after aFairmont player allegedly called aplayerofThe Settlersthe "K-word".
In avideo on TikTok, it can be heard that the referee called the coaches ofboth schoolsand stopped the match.
"I need both coaches. Iamnot going to toleratethis. Iamcalling this gameoff. I
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The Western CapeGovernment has vowed to strengthen safety at the Bellville Public Transport Interchange after commuters raised concerns about crime, illegal activity and security at one of the province’s busiest transport hubs.
Western CapeMobilityMinister Isaac Sileku visitedthe interchange on Tuesday 28 July,after announcing the oversight visit aday earlier to assess safety and security, receive briefings from law enforcement and hear directly from commutersabout their experiences
The visit forms part of theprovincial government’s effortstoimprove safety across public transport facilities and restore commuter confidence.
SAFETYCONCERNSUNDERTHESPOTLIGHT
Speaking during the visitSilekusaid theheavy law-enforcement presence highlighted the scale of the challenge.
“I think the presence of somanyrole playersaround me tells you exactly what we are concerned about. It cannot be that in ademocratic country people must arrive at apublic transport interchange and be surrounded by law enforcement just to feel safe. Why shouldthat be necessary? This is apublic transport interchange. It is meant to take peopleto work and bring them home safely.
“It shows there are seriousissues that we need to dealwith, and we are going to deal with them.”
Department of Mobility spokesperson Byron la Hoe said the minister’svisit was aimed at understandingcommuters’ concerns andidentifying practical interventions with key stakeholders.
Petrol station ‘drive-off’ phenomenonup
Apetrol station in EersteRiver has beenthe target of two “drive-offs” in two months.
Thelatest incidenttook placelastFridaymorning when the driver of awhiteSuzuki sedanspedaway without paying forfuel, leaving adesperatepump attendant giving chaseonfoot
According to staff the maledriver,withtwo femaleoccupants, pulleduptothe pumps and requested R300 worth of fuel. Oncethe attendant stepped towardsthe window to collectpaymentthe driver abruptlyacceleratedand sped off theforecourt and on to the main road. Witnesses described the pump attendant running afterthe fleeing vehicleinafutileattempttostopthe driver,but the carquickly disappeared intotraffic. “It happens in asplit second,”said Nash Razzak on behalf of the filling station.“This is notanisolated event.Fuel stations acrossthe region arefacing agrowing wave of non-payment incidents.Wehave implementedpre-payment policies,particularly during off-peak hours.”
Thematterhas been reported to the Kleinvlei policefor investigation.
Youngtalent behindthelens
The Tygerberg Photographic Society (TPS) recentlycombinedanexhibition of members' favourite images with the announcement of the winners of acompetition held for aspirant photographers from high schools
The event was held in the hall of the NG Kerk in Panorama on Saturday 4July with about 70 member prints on display. All the entries from the students were displayed on acontinuous video display on alarge screen. Various hot soupsand sherry/fruit juice, as well asbread rolls, wereavailable for guests to enjoy.
The winning studentsinthe three categories –Open Colour,Open Monochrome and Photojournalism/Sport –were announced during the event. The winner from each categoryreceived free membershiptothe Societyand to the Photographic Society of South Africa, with full membership privileges. Aspecial certificatewas awarded to the winner whose image was judged to be best overall.
WINNERS
. Open Monochrome: the overall winner was Kiara Meredith from Melkbosstrand High School
. Photojournalism/Sport: Vaughn Arendsefrom Tygerberg High School.
. Open Colour: Jade van den Berg from Stellenberg High School.
Chair Michael West says Tygerberg PhotographicSociety welcomes the winners as new members, and congratulate them on their outstanding images. "They all helped make the event worthy of attending. The quality ofthe images submitted from all students
Thefirst vicepresident and regional directorWestern Cape of the Photographic SocietyofSouth Africa, Nicol du Toit (centre) and his wife,Trudi,attended the event.Heretheyare with the Tygerberg Photographic Societychair,Michael West
Vaughn Arendse,winnerofthe Photojournalism/ Sport category receiving his certificatefromMichael West,TygerbergPhotographic Societychair
KiaraMeredith,Open Monochrome and the overall winner,receiving hercertificatefromMichael West, TygerbergPhotographic Society chair
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"Not aday goes by that we don’t read another heartbreaking reportofthe decay, neglectand collapse of public infrastructure in so many of our country’s other cities andtowns. We made avow that this would never happen to Cape Town. Whenwestarted thisterm of office, theCity could achieve no more than R6 billion investment in ayear,but now we havemore thandoubled that to over R12 billion. Ifirmly believe this is the minimum required investment that Cape Town –and every other major metro in thecountry –should be making in basic infrastructure every year as agolden rule, growing annually to account for inflation and population growth.”
TheCity’s top three directorates for percentage of budgetspent was Safetyand Security (99,85%), Finance (99,45%),and Urban Waste Management (98,37%)
Of thedirectoratesinthe City’s "billion club" with major investment portfolios of highly complex projects, Energy spent 96,53% (R1,29 billion) of itsbudget, followedbyHuman Settlements (93,38% or R1,34 billion) and Water and Sanitation (92,1% or R4,47 billion).
MayorHill-Lewis said the City’s water and sanitationinvestment was bigger than theentire capitalbudget of most cities.
billion set aside for informal settlement upgrading and state-subsidised housing.
ABUDGETOVER-INFLATED?
Budget specialist and nember of the City's Finance PortfolioCommittee, Sandra Dickson from the GOOD Party, asks the question. "Dothe ratepayers of Cape Townfit anywhere in the Mayor's spending extravaganza? Today, City Council was turned intoanawards ceremony for spending ratepayers’ money," she said after the council meeting.
"TheMayor boasted that the City spent R12,24 billion of itscapital budget, while directorates were ranked, praised and handed certificates for achieving the highest spending percentages," she said.
"But thisisnot prize money. Every rand comes from residentsalready battling rising electricity, water, sanitation, refuse and property-rates bills. Many households are cutting back on food and other necessities simply to keep theirmunicipal accounts paid."
She noted the Mayor had indicated that future capital-budget increases must equal population growth plus inflation. While thismay explain the growth in expenditure, she said, the question remains whether ratepayers can afford to keep funding it
YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS SHINE AT TYGERBERG COMPETITION
reflected huge talent, andall entrants areencouragedtopursue their love for photography–withtheir skills, they certainly have the abilitytobesuccessful!"
The event will also be covered in the August editionofthe TPS monthly newsletter, TheBellows TPS plantomakethis an annualevent, anddetails of the2027 event will be announced early in the New Year.
. Visithttps://tygerphoto.co.za foracopyof thenewsletter. Formoreinformation email info@tygerbergphoto.co.za.
Thewinning image in the Open Colour category submittedbyJade vanden Berg
"On theveryfirst day of thisterm of office,Iwent to Khayelitsha and deliberately stood at an overflowing sewer, and said this must change.
“At that time, theCity was replacing and upgrading just 25km of sewer pipes each year. Since then, we haveset our target at 100km ayear.Both thelargest, and the second largest sewerpipe upgrade projects in South Africa are currently under construction here in Cape Town, being theCape Flatsmain sewerupgrade, and thePhilippi main line upgrade," he said, addingthat theyhave seensewer spills and blockagescome down across the city by 33% in this term.
75%OFSPENDBENEFITS LOWER-INCOMEHOMES
He said around 75% of Cape Town’s infrastructure investment directly benefits lower-income households based on the City’sestimatesfor the 2025-'26 capital budget.
Furthermore, around130 000 construction-related jobs will flow from capitalinvestmentinthe current termof office alone accordingtoCityestimates. Infrastructure investment highlights over the next three years include R16,7 billion for water andsanitation —40% of totalspending— covering major wastewaterworksupgrades, aR2billion pipe replacement programme, and expanded watersupply sources. The electrical grid will receive R6 billion in upgradesand maintenanceasthe City preparesfor adecentralised energy future with reduced reliance on Eskom, while R3.7 billion has been allocated to road maintenance,pothole repairs and stormwaterupgrades, alongside R653 million for congestionrelief.
Public transport receives asignificant boost through R3.2 billion for the MyCiTi Cape Flatsexpansion,with afurther R3.3
"Spending almost every cent of abudget is not automatically an achievement.
“The real testisaffordability, value for money and whether residentsactually receive reliable services. Cape Town does not need acompetition to spend ratepayers’ money. It needs accountability for what every billion delivered, and what it cost struggling households,"she said.
"Itiseasy to say that one is satisfied with the City’s management when one can pay their municipal bill without any difficulty every month. But that personal experience does not represent the realityofhundreds of thousands of other households.
“For many residents, salaries, pensions and social income are not increasing at nearly the same rateaselectricity, water, sanitation, garbage collection, fixed charges and property taxes.
“They do not necessarily use more services, but each year the share of their income that must be paid to the City increases."
"When amunicipal bill grows larger and larger while ahousehold’s income changes little, people eventually have to choose between food, transport, medicine, school expenses and paying municipal services. It is not simply amatter of people not wanting to pay.
“Many simply cannot pay everything anymore. This creates acityoftwo realities: thosewho can absorb the rates and are therefore satisfied, and thosewho sink further intomunicipal debt every month.
"Good governance should therefore not only be measured by how much money is spent or how Cape Towncompares to other cities. It should also be measured by how many ordinary people can stillafford theirbasic municipal services without sacrificing other necessities."
TygerbergHospitalmarks50years
Incelebration of its 50th anniversary this year, TygerbergHospital in Parow, Cape Town recently honoured 260employees for their unwavering commitment to public healthcare at its Long Service AwardsCeremony.
The ceremony,which was sponsored by the hospital's facilityboard,honoured 49 employees for 40 years of service, 111 for 30 years and 100 employees for20 years of service.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said these employees represent every aspect of the hospital's operations, fromdoctors, nurses andallied health professionalsto pharmacists, technicians, administrative personnel, artisans, food service workers, porters, cleaners, and support staff. While their responsibilities differ, they share acommon purpose —providing compassionate, quality healthcare to the thousands of patients who depend onthe hospital each year, the department said.
"As we celebrate 50 years of excellence, we acknowledge that our greatest achievement has never been our buildings or our technology; it has always been our people. Everyrecipient we honour today has helped write the story of Tygerberg Hospital through theirunwavering commitment to our patients, our communities and one another.
"Through your service, you have touched countless lives, strengthenedthe health system and helped build Tygerberg Hospital into the institution it is today,"dr Matodzi Mukosi, chief executive, saidin his address.
FOURDECADESOFCOMPASSIONATESERVICE
For Mary-Anne Bodie, operational nursing manager, reaching four decades of service is amoment of immense pride and
gratitude.
"Receiving this award is incredibly special. Reflecting on the past 40 years,I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served generations of patients and worked alongside colleagues who have becomelikefamily. Caring for others has never simply been aprofession; it has been aprivilege andacalling."
THREEDECADESOFMAKINGADIFFERENCE
ForJoyce Mweli, administration clerk,this milestone reflects alifelong commitmenttopublic service. "Working in publichealthcarehas taught me that even the smallest act of kindness can make alasting difference. Iamhonoured to havespent the past 30 years serving ourcommunities andcontributingtothe delivery of quality healthcare."
TWENTYYEARSOFGROWING
ForSteven Goodman,admin officer: porters,the award symbolises two decades ofdedication, growthand service.
Hospital family."
TYGERBERG HOSPITAL HONOURS 260 LONG-SERVING STAFF
"Tygerberg Hospital has shaped the person Iamtoday. Overthe past 20 years, I havebeen proud to serve this institution, supporting colleagues andcontributing in my own way to ensuringthat patients receive thecare they need.Ithas been an honour to be part of the Tygerberg
Theawards recognise not only years of employment, but also decades of compassion, resilience, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to public service, the health department said.
Collectively, the recipientshave cared for hundreds of thousands of patients, mentored future healthcare professionals, embraced innovation, and contributed to Tygerberg Hospital's reputation as acentre of excellence in specialised healthcare, teaching, and research, the department said.
Steven Goodman,MaryAnne Bodie and Joyce Mweli.
Dr Matodzi Mukosi(front rowfar-left),chiefexecutive,anddrKeith Cloete(frontrow,far-right),HOD: Health and Wellness,withsome of the 40-year recipients.
LEWENSKIEKIE
Onder al dierommel van’ngebrek aan internet-etiket ...
Wanneer jy hier lees, is onsop die vooraandvan een van die grootste rugbygebeurtenisse in die geskiedenis vandie land. Dalk selfs diewêreld.
Die All Blacks uit Nieu-Seeland ishierop huleerstevolwaardige toer in 30 jaar. Die toer staan bekend as The Greatest Rivalry, want nie net is die Springbokke en dieAll Blacks mekaarsegrootste teenstanders nie, maar hulle is ook al jarelank die leiers in rugby.
Dertig jaar gelede het die All Blacks Suid-Afrika toe gekom en die eerste keer in die geskiedenis‘nreeks hier gewen. Vanjaar gaan hulle weer probeer indie viertoetse —drie in Suid-Afrika en een in Amerika.
Maar dis nie sodanig oor dierugby wat ek wil praat nie, maar wel oordie bekgevegtetussen ondersteuners wat reeds op sosiale media woed. Die gevegte woed nie tussen regte Nieu-Seelandersen Suid-Afrikaners, maar wel tussen Bokondersteuners en Suid-Afrikaners watdie AllBlacks ondersteun.
Hierdie is nie ‘n nuwe situasie nie, want histories het bruin en swart mense die All Blacks ondersteun om hul weersin in apartheid te wys. Onder daardie verwerplikebestel kon slegs wit spelers vir die Bokke speel en daarom was die situasie algemeen aanvaarbaar.Met die nuwe bestel kon bruin en swart spelers teoretiesvir die Bokke speel,maarbaie mense in rugby het ditsomoeilik as moontlikvir spelers van kleur gemaak om gekies te word. Daaroor dalk later meer
KOMONSGEBRUIKHIERDIE TOEROMMEKAARBETERTE VERSTAAN
Met die koms van Rassie Erasmus, blyk dit, het dit makliker gewordvir enigeen om vir die Bokke gekies te word en met SiyaKolisi die eersteswart kaptein, is nuwe ondersteunersook na die spelgelok. Wie kan ontken dat spelerssoosCheslin Kolbe en Ox Nche die beste in die wêreld is?
Selfs hierdie verwikkeling kon nie Saffa-ondersteunersvan die All Blacks oorreed om vir die Bokke te skree nie. Daarmee hetekvrede, wantsommige families ondersteunaldeur verskillende generasies die All Blacks. Waarmee ek wel ‘n probleem het, is dievenyn waarmee daar met mekaar verskil word.
Die internet is oor die algemeen nie ‘n plek vir rasionele debatvoering nie, maar wanneer daar oor rugby tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks gepraat word, raak dit ‘n mooi gemors.Mensewat mekaar van geen kant af kennie, vloek mekaar uit. Dis rof.
En iewers onder al dierommel van ‘n gebrek aan internet-etiketlêdie wonderlike sport,rugby.
Ek het gehoor sokker is ons nasionale sport, maar ek weet vir‘nfeit datrugby die nasionale gemoed bepaal. Wen die Bokke, is almal gelukkig —van die kassier by die winkel tot die petroljoggie. Verloor hulle, kan‘nmens amper hoor hoeinflasie styg en alles duurder word. Alles is nie wel in ons landnie, maar wanneerdie Springbokke wen, dan vergeet onsbietjie van wat rondom ons aangaan. Dit bring my by die punt wat ek eintlik wil maak: kom ons gebruik hierdie toer om mekaar beter te verstaan. Rugbyis so ‘n lekker sport en is ‘n katalisator vir baie mooi dinge. Wanneer rugbyondersteuners, van verskillende spanne, goedig met mekaar spot,maakdit die spel nog lekkerder, maar wanneer hulle mekaar begin vloek en beledig, doen dit afbreuk aan die spel en dievrede watdit kanbring.
As jy nie die Bokke wilondersteun nie, is dit jou goeie reg, al is dit jammer
Safety fearsontaxiroute
Iwishtoraise aserious public concern regardingthe conduct of certain minibus taxi drivers anddoor attendants operating on the Bellville-Cape Town route.
Passengers areregularlysubjectedtounacceptable practices, especiallywithholdingpassengers’ change, effectively robbing them. Others deliberatelywaste passengers’time, refusetostopatappropriate and safe locations, or disembark passengers in moving trafficor farfrommain access points, leavingthemto navigateunnecessaryand potentially unsafe routes
Another serious concern is the excessivevolume of music playedinside taxis. Thesoundissoloud that passengers areeffectivelydeafenedwhenattempting to communicatewith thedriver or whendisembarking. Ihavealsoencountereddrivers andattendants who appeartobeoperatingwhile intoxicated and reaking
of alcohol, often with clearsignstheyare under the influence of asubstance other than alcohol, whichmake them aggressiveand unpredictable, andraises obvious andserious safety concernsfor passengers.
Thesedrivers don't care about the livesand safety of their passengers, drivingintooncomingtrafficlanes simplytoavoid waitingintrafficaseveryoneelse must,insultingand cursingatpassengersfor objecting to their livesbeingplacedatrisk.
Theseconcernsare notaboutthe taxi industryasa whole.Theyconcern specificconductthatpassengers should notbeexpected to tolerate simplybecause theydependonpublictransport.Public transport users deserve accountabilityand protectionfrom exploitation,intimidation and unsafepractices.
FEARFUL COMMUTER, Kensington
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Ek sien dit daagliksopons paaie soos watdie motors deur rooiligte jaagenstopstrateignoreer Ek magverkeerdwees, maar die rede vir al die onverskilligheid is die afwesigheid vanverkeersmense op die paaie
Elkejaar word daar metgroot fanfareaangekondig hoeveel verkeersmanne/vrouenou gekwalifiseer het Maar waar sien ’n mens hulle?Miskien agter’nspoedkamera,maar nêrens elders nie Dis hoog tyddat hulle hul kantoreverlaat en die paaie patrolleer,dan saldaar miskien ’n verandering kom. Maar andersins saldit net al hoeslegter gaan L.H. Brackenfell
is nie,sal voorkeur geniet.Versafasb unaam, adres en telefoonnommer
MEERKAT-VOLMAAN: Voëlsvlieg verbyverlede week se Meerkat-volmaan soos afgeneem uit Bloubergstrand.Die Julie-volmaan in Suid-Afrikaisnaeen vandie Karoo se mees charismatiese diertjies,die meerkat,genoem. FOTO:CHRISTA ROSSOUW
Exhibit showcases 70 year history
Anew immersive multimedia exhibition was launched this week at Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Campus in Parow, Cape Town, in celebration of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' 70th anniversary
The exhibition in the Dean's Garden showcases seven decades of health sciences education, research and community impact, the university says. The interactive experience combines exhibition boards, audio guides, archival material, personal stories, and QR-linked digital content. It also highlights eight themes including clinical training, student community, alumni, facilities, visual redress, social impact and teaching and learning.
The exhibit was developed under the theme "Legacy through Impact" and honours those who shaped the faculty's journey while also reflecting on its evolution intoaworldclass, inclusiveand socially responsive institution, the university says.
"A faculty is not abuilding, it's not alogo, it's not a strategy document. Afaculty is agroup of people standing together with ashared purpose. For 70 years, that purpose has been clear: the health of people, the needs of patients, the well-being of the community, and the belief that knowledge, science, compassion and service can improve human lives. This exhibition is a tribute to every person who has carried that purpose forward," says Prof Elmi Muller, Dean of the faculty.
The exhibitwas officially
single moment, but this exhibitioncomesclose. It brings together the stories of thepeople, the research and the communities thathave shapedthisfaculty. It reminds us thateverymilestone we celebratewas earnedthrough dedication to something larger thanourselves. We hope it inspires everyone who walks throughit, whether they arestudents just beginning theirjourney or alumni who helped build what we have today,"saysDrFlorencede Vries, headofmarketing and communications at thefaculty. The exhibitionforms part of a broaderprogrammeofevents, showcases and engagements taking place across the anniversaryyear. The faculty hasbeen marking its 70th anniversarythroughout this year, celebrating its founding on 1May 1956 witha campaign thatspans short films, oral histories,digital content, and
Tygerberggetstwo neonatalventilators
Tygerberg HospitalinParow, CapeTown —the Western Cape's largest district general hospital —this week received two state-of-the-art lifesaving Dräger Babylogneonatal ventilators.
The ventilators, adonation to thehospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, were handed over on Wednesday 29 July by theTygerberg Hospital Children's Trust, anon-profit and public benefit organisation that raises funds for life-saving medical equipment. Thetrust says the donation marks yet anothersignificantmilestone in strengtheningneonatalintensive carefor some of South Africa's most vulnerable patients.
TheDräger Babylog ventilators provide highly specialised respiratory support forpremature and critically ill newborn babies requiringintensive care. Designed specifically for neonatal patients, theequipmentoffers advanced ventilation modesthathelp protect delicate lungswhile improving clinical outcomesduringthe most critical stagesoflife, says Louise Theron, chief executive of the trust.
Tygerberg Hospital serves as one of South Africa's leading tertiary academic hospitals and is home to one of the country's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units, caringfor babies referred from acrossthe Western Cape and beyond. The addition of these ventilators enhancesthe hospital's capacity to deliver world-class,
NEW VENTILATORS SUPPORTFRAGILE NEWBORNS
life-savingcare to newborns facing complex medical challenges, she says.
"This handover representsfar more than the deliveryofmedical equipment," says Theron. "Each ventilator representshope for families,another opportunity for afragile newborntofight for life, andaninvestment in the future of ourchildren."
The official handover reflectsthe shared commitment of the trust, Tygerberg Hospital, and donorsto
ensure that every child has access to the bestpossible medical care, regardless of theircircumstances. As the trust celebrates its 25th anniversary, the organisation remains committed to bridging the gap between available healthcare resources and the growing needs of children receiving treatment at Tygerberg Hospital, says Theron. Tygerberg Hospital is also the second largest public hospital in SouthAfrica, with abed capacity of 1899.
Verhaleengedigtegesoek virbundel
Die Amateur-Skrywersbond (ASB) van Bellville help al 13 jaar skrywersoor dieland heen om hul talente uit te bou en hul skryfwerk gepubliseer te kry. Dit is nie-winsmakend en is tans besig om kortverhale en gedigte in Afrikaans en Kaaps te versamel vir 'n nuwe bundel metdie titel Allegaartjie: Iets vir almal! Dit sal teen einde Oktober beskikbaar wees. Geen stokperdjieskrywers
word vir insluiting betaal nie, maar ditskep 'n unieke geleentheid om hul werk in druk te sien.Bundelsword teendrukprys verkoop. Skrywers kan enige onderwerp vir hul skrywes kies Kortverhale word beperk tot 2000 woorde en gedigte tot 30 lyne. Die sluitingsdatum is 15 Augustus . KontakErnie Melletby erniemellet@gmail.comof 079333 0055 vir meerinligting.
From left areProfPierreGoussard,chair of TygerbergHospital Children’sTrust, Prof Lizelle vanWyk,aneonatologist,Sister Marleze Baartman,Prof Gugu Kali,headofneonatology, and LouiseTheron,chiefexecutiveofthe TygerbergHospitalChildren’sTrust.
Dr FlorencedeVries addressing the guests.
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Mr A.C. Keatings NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN THE MAGISTRATE'S COURT FORTHE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN SUB-DISTRICT BELLVILLEHELDATBELLVILLE, CASE NUMBER:7693/2023.
In thematter between: MBD LEGALCOLLECTIONS (PTY)LTD (Registration Number: 200601080507), ExecutionCreditorand MR ASHLEYCONROY KEATINGS (Identity Number: 8005065228083) ExecutionDebtor.Inpursuance of ajudgementofthe aboveCourtdated the02ndday of December 2025, thefollowing goods will be sold in execution on the 25th dayofAugust 2026 at thefacility of SHERIFF BELLVILLESOUTH situated at Unit 5, Cap4 Busaf Park, Brug Road, Triangle Farm Bellville. 1X 2PIECE LEATHERLOUNGE SUITE1XDINNING TABLE AND CHAIRS 1X TV STAND1XTELEFUNKENFLATSCREEN TV 1XVW MICROBUS WHITE REGISTRATION:CY62370. Take furthernotethat: 1) This sale is asaleinexecution pursuant to a judgementobtained in theabove Honourable court. 2) TheRules of Auction is available24hours before the auction at theofficeofthe Sheriff Bellville, 12 RoadStreet, Bellville.
3) Registrationasabuyer is apre-requisite subject to specific conditions,inter alia: 4) FICA–legislationinrespect of ProofofIdentity andAddressparticulars; 5) Goodswillbesoldfor cash only to thehighest bidder or sold subject to confirmation.Asper the Consumer Protection Actoninstructions fromthe ExecutionCreditors/Attorney/CONDITIONS OF SALE: Goodstobesoldfor Cash,EFT or immediate payment.
6) Theofficeofthe Sheriff Bellvillearea onewill conduct thesalewithauctioneer being Deputy Sheriff of BellvilleSouth.
7) Advertising costsatcurrent rates andsalecosts according to thecourt rules apply. TERMS: CASHNO CHEQUES ACCEPTED.ALL GOODSWILL BE SOLD "VOETSTOOTS".
MUNNIK BASSONDAGAMAINC., ATTORNEYS FORTHE PLAINTIFF, Fourth Floor, 115West Street,Sandown,Sandton, 2196. Tel. 011560 6064/6371, REF: R. Augud/0278000597282685, LYONS INC.ATTORNEYS Unit8,Canal Edge 4, Fountain Road,
