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SATERDAG7JUNIE
. Trivia-aand ten bate van die Oom Vossie-dakfonds. Maksimum ses mense per span. Kaartjies kos R100 elk. Koeldrank en lekkers sal by die kiosk verkoop word. Skakel 084 325 6496 vir meer inligting
.Join the Goodwood Fashion and Thrift Bargains Market from 09:00 to 13:20 at the Goodwood Sports Club (corner of Milton and Alice street). A garment donation bin will be available in the foyer your pre-loved clothes can make a meaningful difference For more information, email thegoodwoodmarket@ gmail com or WhatsApp 064 529 8020
WOENSDAG11JUNIE
. Die laaste bundel met kwatryne, Miniatuur, van Johann de Lange, sal bespreek word by die byeenkoms van die Durbanville-poësiekring om 10:00 in die saal van die Durbanville-biblioteek. Die kwatryne sal voorgelees word deur Mariëtte Opperman, 'n bekwame verskundige Lede, asook besoekers (teen R50 per besoeker), is baie welkom. Kontak Lesley van der Vyver by 083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.com om bywoning te bevestig.
THURSDAY12JUNE
. The Cape Bird Club invites all bird enthusiasts to its next meeting on at 19:30 The event will take place at the Nassau Centre Groote Schuur High School, Palmyra Road, Newlands. Joel Radue will present an engaging talk on birding and research in Zambia. Visitors are welcome to attend. Entry for visitors and non-members is R20 For more information, contact Sharon at 072 633 3379
SATURDAY14JUNE
. The Goodwood Islamic Society Youth invites all youth aged 13 and above to Career Day from 14:00 to 17:30 at Quloobul Moemineen Masjid, 127 Goodwood Street, Goodwood. Entry is free, and food will be on sale
. A fun market day and car wash will be hosted at Soneike High School in Highburyfrom 10:00 to 15:00 in aid of Soneike High School's drum majorettes looking to participate in the Federation of Dance Drill, Cheerleading and Majorette Sport SA's national championship taking place in Klerkdorp in July
FRIDAY20JUNE
. An inspiring and educational presentation by the Olympic sports mental coach and international keynote speaker, Luc van der Hofstad, including a talk by a biokineticist Kristen Greef, will be held at 19:00 at the NG Church in 8th Avenue, Boston, Bellville There will also be a performance by some of the Cape Olympia High Performance Rhythmic Gymnasts. Tickets are available for R150 and will include a beverage of choice and a cupcake The event serves as a fundraiser toe enable six young ladies from the Cape Olympia Club to attend international competitions. For more information, send a WhatsApp message to Tiffany Tredoux on 083 225 6419
SATERDAG21JUNIE
. Living Network Krisissentrum vier 21 jaar van diens met ’n fondsinsameling saam met Jak de Priester @ Straatkafee Die viering sal van 10:00 tot 13:00 in die Vredelust-foyer op die hoek van Duminystraat en 13de Laan in Boston, Bellville, gehou word. Kaartjies kos R200 en is beskikbaar via Computicket of te koop by die Vredelust-gemeente tussen 08:00 en 13:00 sowel as Kruiskoffie in Bellville-Wes tussen 08:30 en 17:00
SUNDAY29JUNE
. The Inner-Wheel Club Durbanville is hosting the show It's my Life at the Barnyard Tygervalley in aid of Tiney Owls Baby Home The show will feature the greatest road trip songs by, among others, Bon Jovi, The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, ACDC, ZZ Top, Fleetwood Mac, Guns 'n Roses and Bonnie Tyler The doors open at 12:30 and the show starts at 14:00 Book tickets at R195 with Irene on 082 783 9869 or by email to ireneander62@ gmail com. When making a booking, mention Tiny Owls Baby Home, and a percentage of the ticket sales will be donated to them.
VRYDAG15AUGUSTUS
. Solidariteit Helpende Hand Wes-Kaap bied 'n gholfdag ten bate van studiefondse aan by die Kuilsrivier-gholfklub Vierbal-inskrywings kos R3 500 E-pos Lizé Theron by LizeT@helpendehand.co.za met navrae Bespreek by https://tinyurl.com/ylh84otp
THURSDAY28AUGUST
. A wine auction will be held onfrom 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners at Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org.za to buy tickets.
Cityadjuststariffratesto easeburdenonratepayers
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DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
To provide further rates relief to Cape Town’s struggling middle class, additional tariff adjustments were tabled at City Council last week
According to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis these changes will result in smaller increases to municipal bills compared to those proposed in the March budget
Extra relief measures include a reduction in the new fixed city-wide cleaning charge introduced in March for properties valued under R20 million
Additionally, a new pensioner rebate will offer up to 100% off this charge
Furthermore, fixed water charges have been reduced for properties valued between R1 million and R25 million, relative to the rates proposed in the March budget draft
PROTECTIONFORPOOR
In his speech at a council sitting on 28 May he stated that the March budget was designed to protect families living in lower-value homes, and deliberately designed to cross-subsidise this protection from higher value homes
These new amendments according to the mayor will preserve that protection for poorer families while at the same time softening tariffs for the middle class whose feedback was carefully considered
"We have examined the budget to find ways to achieve this without compromising the critical and urgent investments required for infrastructure, and without punishing the whole city in years to come by kicking the can down the road instead of doing what is needed now," said Hill-Lewis about the record-breaking R36,8 billion capital budget
According to Hill-Lewis, based on average consumption patterns a R1,2 million home's bill will be up to 15% lower; a R2 million home, up to 24% lower; R3 million to R4 million homes up to 33% lower, and R5 to R7 million homes up to 40% lower
"Following the relief measures we are tabling today, 97% of ratepayers won’t experience the often-repeated +20% increase in monthly bills, and virtually no one will experience a 30% increase on any reasonable household consumption scenario
“The 3% of cases where this year’s tariff reforms may lead to an unusually steep increase of over 20% relate to homes of high value with very low electricity and water usage well below the average household, likely due to large solar and borehole investments," he said
ELECTRICITY
The City will continue with electricity price relief for residential customers, which will benefit households across the property value spectrum
"From July, the per unit electricity charge for customers on the Home User and Domestic tariffs is going down This is made possible by discontinuing the 10% cost embedded in electricity prices that previously paid for city-wide cleaning The reduction in the per unit cost of electricity
FROMPAGE1
TABLEVIEWCRIMESTATS
Property-related crime saw an increase in Table View, experiencing a jump from 295 in January-March 2024 to 309 reported cases between January and March this year
Regarding theft from motor vehicles, Table View ranked fifth in the province for this crime, with a 38% increase
Other serious crimes in the area ranked third in the province, with shoplifting seeing an increase of 13%
However, commercial crimes experienced a slight decrease to 202 cases reported between January and March
MILNERTONCRIMESTATS
Other serious crimes in Milnerton saw a slight decrease, ranking fifth in the
AMENDMENTS WILL PRESERVE PROTECTION FOR POOR, SOFTEN TARIFFS FOR MIDDLE CLASS
will be especially meaningful for larger families with high consumption
“For example, when using 750 electricity units in a month and water between 1030KL, total monthly bills for homes valued R1 million to R3 million will decrease by as much as -5%, up to a maximum overall increase of 3%," he said
“Special Lifeline electricity protection also continues for indigent households and pensioners Lifeline customers using 600 units will still pay roughly the same in 2025 as they did three years ago in 2022-'23 ”
CITYCAN'TCUTBUDGET
Hill-Lewis stated that fulfilling priority investments and major long-term infrastructure commitments requires "an element of fixed charges" to ensure all Capetonians contribute to maintaining infrastructure and stable service delivery
"Municipal infrastructure must be available for everyone, and must always work To achieve this, costs must be borne by all ratepayers, and not only those who can’t afford to invest in alternative water and electricity sources
“Cape Town would not have a working electricity or water service to speak of if the City only charged people for consumption
“Many costs are fixed in nature, such as pipelines, trucks, chemicals, cables and staff to service it all These costs remain no matter how much people consume, and so fixed costs must be met with a portion of fixed revenue "
FUNDINGINFRASTRUCTURE
He emphasised that Cape Town cannot sustainably fund infrastructure with lower-income and affluent households making equal contributions
"Hundreds of thousands of households between R500 000 and R1,5 million do make meaningful fixed contributions within their means But we cannot sustainably run a city where a R50 million household makes the same fixed contribution to water and sanitation infrastructure as a R500 000 household
"Cross-subsidising where the better off among us help to fund services for the less fortunate is the only sustainable way to ensure a working city All households, whether low-income or affluent, also contribute 15 cents in every rand of rates paid towards free and basic services to indigent households valued under R500 000 ”
LARGESTBUDGETINSA
The Mayor made it clear that the City cannot afford to cut its record-setting R40 billion infrastructure budget, the largest of its kind in South Africa
“There are no luxury or optional major infrastructure projects in this budget every one of them is urgently
province and 25th in the country with 485 reported cases Commercial crime experienced a spike with 179 in JanuaryMarch 2024 to 192 reported cases between January and March this year
Milnerton ranked third in the province for shoplifting crimes with 64 cases reported
Table View police conducted multiple operations, resulting in arrests of suspects involved in various crimes Residents of Table View have voiced concerns about the rising crime rates and have demanded action from the police The police held various community initiatives, educating and informing the public on crime in the areas The Milnerton Community Policing Forum (CPF) discussed crime concerns in areas like Dunoon and Joe Slovo during general meetings
BaysideC feedback
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Residents and stakeholders gathered for a crucial community feedback meeting to discuss the status and future of the Bayside Canal upgrade project, one of Cape Town’s most significant infrastructure interventions in recent years
Initiated in November 2023, the R87,5 million project is a key response to growing environmental and urban challenges in the Table View and Rietvlei area
Rapid urban development within the canal’s catchment has increased the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff during peak rainfall, placing pressure on the existing infrastructure
SETTLEMENTDISPUTE
The City is committed to reaching a negotiated, amicable settlement of the dispute so that work can continue on site
To date, approximately 55% of the project has been completed
“It is important that public funds are used responsibly and for this reason, the negotiations are being dealt with as quickly and thoughtfully as possible
“This is one of the City’s crucial investments which will contribute to improved water quality within Rietvlei and surrounds Given ongoing
Empty glass
coffee jars needed
The Melkbosstrand police are reaching out for assistance with the CPT Sub-District Soup Project to collect empty glass coffee jars
THECOMMUNITYCAN:
. Drop off: Bring empty jars to the Melkbosstrand Police Station
. Collection: Let the police know if they have jars available, and they will arrange for collection
The collection will run until the end of June “Let’s make a difference , ” the police stated
“Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a big difference Let’s work together to support this initiative ”
An aerial view of the Bayside Canal project on the R27
Childrencreate againstownodds
At Home of Hope miracles are witnessed every day, this time in the form of colour, charcoal and courage
“These incredible pieces of art were created by our talented children living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD),” the home stated “Despite the daily challenges they face – from focusing difficulties to motor-skill delays – they’ve poured their hearts onto the page These are not just artworks, but windows into the inner worlds of young minds rising above adversity ”
THE HOME PROVIDES WINDOWS INTO INNER WORLDS.
Home of Hope is a non-profit organisation located in Table View that cares for abused and abandoned children in South Africa
. Interested in learning more about how Home of Hope is making a difference? Contact it at info@homeofhope.co.za or call 021 556 3573. Support its journey by donating: www. homeofhope co.za/donate
GBV-awareness campaign run at the Bayside Mall
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Bayside Mall played host to the Table View Police Station and the Community Intervention Centre (CIC) in an awareness campaign focused on crime prevention last week, with a special emphasis on genderbased violence (GBV)
The event, which forms part of continued efforts to inform and empower the public, offered crucial information on pressing issues such as extortion, substance abuse, robberies and human trafficking In support of National Child Protection Week, the team also shared guidance on children’s rights, anti-bullying strategies, drug prevention and child safety, particularly targeting parents visiting the mall
“This kind of public engagement is essential,” said Table View Police spokesperson Capt Adriana Chandler “It gives us the opportunity to speak directly to our community, raise awareness of the realities of gender-based violence,
and offer support to those who may be affected ” Volunteers from the CIC, a registered non-profit organisation based at Table View Police Station, were on hand to engage with the public They shared valuable insights into GBV and distributed free Power to You shopping bags generously provided by the Kolisi Foundation as a reminder that support is always within reach
The initiative was well-received by mall visitors, many of whom expressed appreciation for the police and stakeholders’ efforts to bring these difficult but vital conversations into public spaces
“Awareness is the first step to change,” added Chandler “When the community, police and organisations such as CIC work together we stand a stronger chance of breaking cycles of violence and protecting the most vulnerable ” . If you or someone you know is a victim of gender-based violence, contact the CIC’s 24hour helpline at 082 821 3447
Some of the artwork created by the children
Paper,paint and charcoal are a means through which the Home of Hope’s children express themselves
Craig von Essen from the Community Intervention Centre pictured with Mado Pitso from Table View.
PHOTO: KAILIN DANIELS
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this way we’re not just helping the environment, but also strengthening the ties that bind us as a community A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who braved the cold and made a meaningful impact
“Special appreciation is extended to the spirited teams from Catch 22 Beachside Grille & Bar, CPF Table View, councillor Sue van der Linde and her team, whose support helped bring the event to life Let’s continue to grow our awareness, deepen our community bonds and protect the natural beauty that makes Bloubergstrand so special Because when we come together we don’t just clean; we connect And together we grow stronger ”
The bags of litter collected in the cleanup Local ward councillor Sue van der Linde and her team helped with the clean-up
Bingo,the City’s anti-litter mascot,pictured at one of the popular heart bins located in Bloubergstrand
CAPEXITfightslagoonsewagecrisis
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KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Milnerton Lagoon sewage crisis took centre stage in a recent address to the City of Cape Town Council, as councillor Karl Bodin of the Cape Independence Party (CAPEXIT) delivered a scathing critique of the City’s inaction and the devastating impact on local residents.
This after the provincial government had granted the City up to three more years to address the long-overdue pollution upgrades needed to combat the environmental degradation of the lagoon Bodin’s speech, heavy with emotion and urgency, painted a grim picture of a community in distress, plagued by environmental degradation and mounting health issues
“I commend the City’s efforts to fund vital infrastructure projects,” he began, “but today I address you with a heavy heart, representing the anguish of Milnerton residents who have endured a toxic nightmare for over five years ”
He said the ongoing sewage crisis had not only ravaged the lagoon’s ecosystem but has also become a serious public-health threat
Bodin highlighted the cases of residents such as Terri van Squa, a heart patient who “vomits regularly, plagued by respiratory disorders, burning lungs, continuous nausea, flu-like symptoms, gagging and relentless
migraines” and Michaela Gabriel, who suffered from “respiratory issues, vomiting, coughing, red eyes, headaches and constant exhaustion ” These, he said, were not isolated incidents but representative of widespread suffering among those living within a 1,5 km radius of the lagoon
AIR-QUALITYSTATION
Bodin slammed the City’s response, describing it as delayed and disrespectful He criticised what he called a “planned photo opportunity to unveil the air quality station,” saying it “reeks of disrespect for the local residents and should be cancelled immediately ”
Bodin also cited alarming data, including E coli levels at Woodbridge Island that reached 1,3 million CFU, 1 300 times above the safe limit
The lagoon, he said, continues to be flooded with sewage from the Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works and the Koeberg Pump Station, the City having been granted extensions on compliance directives to 2027 and 2028
“Extensions mock the pain of Milnerton communities Where are the health warning signs promised to protect them? Where are the air-quality test results pledged at public meetings?”
Bodin criticised the City’s 2023 remediation plan, calling it ineffective and stalled
“The plan has done little while raw sewage continues to
THIS CRISIS IS NOT JUST ENVIRONMENTAL, BUT PERSONAL TOO.
flow This crisis is more than environmental, it’s personal Families watch helplessly as property values plummet, unable to find tenants or buyers for their homes tainted by the lagoon stench ”
He ended his address with a call for urgent action
“Accelerate the Potsdam and Koeberg upgrades with roundthe-clock work Stop the sewage inflows immediately Erect health warning signs and release the air quality data Every day of delay poisons our people and their hope Milnerton deserves a city that fights for its residents, not one that leaves them gasping for air and justice Act now and show that you care The stench of elections looms ”
ADDITIONALTIME
In 2021, the provincial Department of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA and DP) issued a directive with strict deadlines for the City of Cape Town to upgrade infrastructure and address pollution in the Milnerton Lagoon and lower Diep River These deadlines were meant to be final, with further extensions possible only through a High Court appeal
However, in a surprising move, MEC for the Environment
Anton Bredell granted the City additional time, citing various challenges in the construction process as reasons for the delay
Last week TygerBurger reported the City, however, maintained that the deadlines were never entirely realistic
TygerBurger asked the City for comment on the speech made by Bodin
“The City acknowledges the frustration experienced by residents living near the Milnerton lagoon and is making every effort to find solutions for the negative impact on quality of life
“Some interventions are already being implemented, while others are being investigated or are in the planning stage as
we explore all viable mitigation options
At Koeberg Pump Station, maintenance now includes manual screen cleaning done to remove debris weekly Daily checks are also in place to monitor pumps to ensure that they are in working order In addition, the Water Pollution Control team has conducted surveys to identify illegal sewerto-storm water connections in Joe Slovo and Dunoon, which contribute to water pollution,” said City’s Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien
The next community update will take play on Tuesday,10 June at 18:00, however, the venue is still to be confirmed
Signage at the Milnerton Lagoon warning the public of the pollution.
SisterBasha CSIisinneedof donationsnow
Sister Basha CSI, a registered non-profit Christian ministry based in Cape Town, is appealing for donations of clothes, shoes, blankets, linen and home utensils
It is dedicated to supporting children living with special needs and youth from disadvantaged communities As part of its ongoing mission to empower families raising children with special needs, Sister Basha CSI recently launched a Children’s Ministry Pop-Up Charity Shop
This will run every Saturday morning from 09:00 to 12:00, at Unit A8, The Grove, 74 Main Road, Parklands
All donated items will be sold at accessible prices, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly towards funding the vital services and outreach programmes offered by Sister Basha CSI, including:
.Weekly support group meetings for parents and caregivers;
.Therapeutic and counselling sessions fo children and youth;
.Pro bono medical consultations and minor procedures, conducted by a multidisciplinary team
.Educational and developmental services for children with special needs
.Mentorship, tutoring and emotional support through The Legacy Programme
“We are also preparing for our annual
Legacy Camp at the end of June, an empowering, nurturing experience that brings together children and youth for mentorship, life-skills training and spiritual growth in a safe and loving environment
“All services are provided free of charge and delivered by a team of compassionate professionals, including nurses, counsellors, therapists, educators and doctors ”
DONATIONS
They welcome donations of new or gently used:
.children’s and adult clothing; .shoes (all sizes); .blankets and linen; and
.home utensils (kitchenware, crockery, cookware and so on)
“Your support will not only help stock the shop, but will directly impact the lives of families in need, enabling the sustainability of our programmes and extending dignity, hope and healing where it is needed most ”
. Donations may be delivered or collected by arrangement Contact Herman on 073 668 5173.
CapeTownGamesbring youthtogetherinplay
Nearly 300 young people put their skills on display at Erica Park in Belhar, at the annual event that celebrates the power of recreation in promoting fitness and social cohesion
The annual Cape Town Games has been a fixture on the recreation and parks department calendar since 2013
Codes include friendly competitions in five-a-side soccer, fast-five-netball, dodgeball, three-a-side basketball, dominoes, table tennis, drie blikkies and puca
The event continues to draw growing interest each year, with the inclusion of new sporting codes and increasing participation from youth
This year, there were 292 participants from across the city, including areas such as Mitchell’s Plain, Dunoon, Langa, Khayelitsha, Bonteheuwel, Hanover Park and Ocean View, among others
"We witnessed incredible moments of friendly competition across the sporting codes, and I want to salute each and every person who participated, cheered from
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Participants came from across the city, including areas such as Mitchell’s Plain, Dunoon, Langa, Khayelitsha, Bonteheuwel, Hanover Park and Ocean View, among others.
the sidelines, or had a hand in organising the event The Cape Town Games is an impressive event, drawing hundreds of participants each year It reflects the power of recreation to bring communities together, to challenge ourselves and to remind us of the joy found in movement and connection," said Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham
AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMME
The Cape Town Games is a celebration featuring young people who regularly attend and participate in activities hosted through the recreation and parks department’s afterschool programme
This afterschool programme is offered at community centres across the city, which has seen over 10 000 participants between July 2024 and March 2025
Afterschool programmes cater for two key age groups: the Active Kids Afterschool Programme for children aged seven to 13 years and the Youth Afterschool Programme for those aged 13 to 18 years
Children take part in daily activities which include a variety of sport codes, board and other active games and indigenous games, while the youth programme offers structured activities such as e-sport, mind and board games, street tournaments and life skills development through the Recreation Leadership Development Programme
Both programmes aim to promote active play, teamwork and leadership, with participation growing steadily across the city Young people interested in joining are encouraged to visit their local recreation centre and sign up for the programmes on offer
Found: a near 60% increase in stolen vehicles recovered
The metro police department recovered 41 stolen vehicles in the space of 10 months
58% up on the year before
Officers also made 77 arrests linked to these incidents
Metro police officers are generally tipped off about potential stolen vehicles either during physical stops where they run the licence plate or check for indicators like the VIN numbers; alerts via their control room or alerts from the number plate recognition technology linked to the CCTV network
In the space of 10 months up until the end of April, officers recovered 41 vehicles and arrested 77 suspects on 105 charges
By vehicle brand, Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai were recovered most often – by area, at least six of the incidents occurred in Philippi, four in Lentegeur and three each in Bishop Lavis, Manenberg, Gugulethu and Philippi East
"These successes bear testament to responsive and present enforcement on the ground And it goes so much deeper than
just stolen or hijacked vehicles In many instances, the vehicle theft is just part of a bigger plan to commit other crimes like robbery Our officers recovered 41 stolen vehicles, but they also recovered firearms, cellphones, cash and bank cards in some of the incidents More importantly, they arrested suspects who could potentially be linked to other, more serious crimes," said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith
ADDITIONALCHARGES
Apart from charges of possession of stolen vehicles, some of the 77 suspects detained have also faced additional charges including fraud, hijacking, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property
Vehicles that are recovered by City enforcement agencies are booked in at the police pound in Stikland The vehicles are generally handed over to their owners once investigators have completed their
relevant processes like fingerprints and other potential evidence – the owner has to be able to provide proof of ownership before the vehicle is released
TIPS
To mitigate the risk of falling victim to car theft or hijacking:
. Always lock your doors and keep windows closed at all times
. Park in well-lit, secure areas and ensure that your vehicle is locked –beware of remote jamming
. When driving, leave enough room between your car and that in front of you, to avoid being boxed in
. Attract the attention of other road users if you think you are in danger Hoot, shout, flash your lights or put your emergency lights on
. Be vigilant at all times, and mindful of suspicious or erratic behaviour from other drivers
. More safety tips are available here: https://bit
Large groups of children attended the annual Cape Town Games
Children enjoy playing drie blikkies
CapeTown setforVerdi
Opera UCT and the Cape Town
Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) with the powerful voices of the CPO AfriArts Choir will present a concert performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Il Trovatore - for one night only - at Cape Town City Hall on Thursday 26 June at 19:30
This is the first time in two decades that Il Trovatore will be performed in Cape Town. More than a revival, and with skilled Opera UCT director Jeremy Silver as conductor, this production offers a refined and resonant interpretation of Verdi’s masterpiece
At the heart of Il Trovatore is a gripping story of love loyalty and vengeance set against the backdrop of a civil war in 15th-century Spain. The opera follows the fates of Leonora, a noblewoman torn between duty and desire; Manrico, the mysterious troubadour she loves; and Count di Luna, her powerful and jealous suitor Unbeknownst to all, Manrico’s true origins are tied to a dark secret involving the gypsy Azucena, who seeks revenge for a terrible injustice
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Il Trovatore will be performed in Cape Town for the first time in two decades.
Free Opera coming to Sarepta
A free Opera in Your Neighbourhood concert featuring the renowned Cape Town Opera (CTO) Chorus singing a combination of contemporary, traditional songs and a few operatic favourites is happening at the Sarepta Community Hall on Saturday 7 June at 12:00 This community concert is part of an initiative, sponsored by the City of Cape Town and the Judith Neilson Foundation, to make opera accessible to all by
bringing free performances directly to local community venues, fostering a deeper connection between the art form and diverse audiences across the city
The concert will showcase the rich vocal talents of the CTO Chorus directed by Antoinette Huyssen and is designed to resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, emphasising the universal appeal of opera.
Opera in Your Neighbourhood is part
of CTO's broader commitment to community engagement and cultural enrichment By eliminating barriers to access, such as ticket costs and travel distances, CTO ensures that the transformative power of opera reaches every corner of Cape Town, reflecting CTO's vision of inclusive and accessible arts programming.
Entry is free, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tragedie van ‘n potplant by Die Boer
Karli Heine is te sien in die teaterstuk Die Potplant: 'n Tragedie, wat op Woensdag 18 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boerteaterrestaurant op die planke is. ‘n Stowwerige potplant staan alleen in die voorportaal van ‘n kantoor ‘n Potplant is veronderstel om lewend en mooi te wees en almal wat daarna kyk goed te laat voel. Maar wat as sý juis die een is wat ontvlugting nodig het? Die plant vind maniere om die verveling te ontvlug met haar verstrengelde humorsin en haar sang. En sy sing – baie Wie sê die potplant het nie ook groot drome nie?
omgewing Ander karakters betree ook die landskap deur komiese kommentaar te lewer en nog saadjies te plant Die oorspronklike stuk is bekroon met die Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees se Kanna-toekenning vir Beste Lucky Pakkie-aanbieding in 2024.
Die produksie se ontwikkeling is deur die KKNK, Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, NATi en die Johann Brink Trust ondersteun.
Dean Balie is verantwoordelik vir die regie
Kaartjies kos R200
. Diamonds - A Shirley Bassey
Tribute is in die Kunstekaap-teater van 3 tot 7 Junie om 19:00 Anna Davel sing hoogtepunte van Bassey se repertoire asook haar eie persoonlike gunstelinge Kaartjies kos R180 by Webtickets.
.The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival runs at The Baxter from 3 to 29 June Evenings at 20:00 Tickets at Webtickets.
.Groet die Grotman 2 is te sien by Heroes Brackenfell op Woensdag 4 Junie om 20:30 en by Die Boer in Durbanville op Saterdag 7 Junie om 20:30 Kaartjies is beskikbaar by www.LTickets.co.za.
.Juan Boucher is op Donderdag 5 en Vrydag 6 Junie by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net
.Paul Slabolepszy’s Bitter Winter runs at The Baxter now until 14 June A tribute to the giants of South African stage and screen. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.Majika: Africa's Greatest Illusionists is at Artscape Theatre on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June (four shows). Tickets from R175 at Webtickets.
.Rondomtalie/Marry-go-Round, 'n tweetalige komedie is op Dinsdag 10 en Woensdag 11 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer in Durbanville te sien. Kaartjies kos R230 by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.
.Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Brahms & Baranov is on Thursday 12 June at 19:30Tickets from R175 to R400 at Webtickets.
.Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay until Friday 13 June Tickets from R275 at Webtickets.
.Don Vino Saxy Vibes 7 is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 14 June at 19:00 Tickets from R110 at Webtickets.
.Adam Tas is op Donderdag 19 Junie om
20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell. net
.Winter Symphonies at The City Hall: Mozart for Two is on Thursday 19 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R175 to R400 at Webtickets.
.Cape Town's Most Wanted – The Best of Cape Town’s Street Dance is at Artscape from 19 to 21 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.
.Watershed Trio met Craig Hinds (stem en kitaar), Howie Combrink (dromme en kitaar) en Gideon Botes (elektriese kitaar) is op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Kaartjies kos R280 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911
.Robbie Wessels tree op Vrydag 20 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 Bespreek by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
.La Ronde runs at The Baxter from 20 to 28 June at 20:00 (Saturday also at 15:00). A provocative play written in 1897 that explores themes of love, desire, and societal hypocrisy Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.Zaan Sonnekus tree op Saterdag 21 Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by heroesbrackenfell.net
.Symphony and Song – An afternoon with the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Zanne Stapelberg ison Sunday 22 June at 15:00 in the Curro Durbanville High School Theatre Tickets cost R350 at Quicket
.Simphiwe Dana: 20 years of song is at The Baxter on Friday 27 June and Saturday 28 June at 19:30 Tickets cost R600 at Webtickets.
.Jack and the Beanstalk comes to The Baxter from 3 to 27 July A magical, laugh-filled adventure for the whole family Tickets R210 to R300 available at Webtickets.
Hierdie kabaret belig die lewe van ‘n plant wat ongelukkig is in haar
.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 979 1911. Karli Heine in Die Potplant
Endler-konsertreeks sluit seisoen af
Die Stellenbosse Stadsorkes (SSO) bring op Saterdag 21 Junie om 19:00 in die konsert Fly me to the moon die goue era van swing en big bands terug na die Endlersaal se verhoog in Stellenbosch. Onder leiding van Paul van Zuilenburg, en met die betowerende stemme van
Lynelle Kenned en Louis Loock, beloof dié eenmalige konsert ’n stylvolle huldeblyk aan Frank Sinatra se grootste treffers –van "New York, New York" tot "My Way".
Op Sondag 22 Junie om 16:00 sluit die Endler se eerste seisoen feestelik af met die Tygerberg-kinderkoor se galakonsert,
onder die bekwame leiding van Karina Erasmus. Bekroon as een van die wêreld se voorste kinderkore bied dié jong stemme ’n hartroerende program van klassieke, kontemporêre en tradisionele musiek – ’n inspirasie vir oud en jonk .Kry kaartjies by Webtickets.
Nontobeko Bhengu is Leonaro in Il Trovatore. PHOTO: THANDO MPUSHE
The Cape Town Opera (CTO) Chorus will sing a combination of contemporary,traditional songs and a few operatic favourites in a free performance at the Sarepta Community Hall on Saturday 7 June at 12:00.
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Wat kan mense lees in hoe jy jouself in die openbaar gedra?
Sondag ry ek en my vrou na 'n vriend se verjaarsdagbraai en op die draadloos is die omroeper besig om met 'n vrou van die Paarl 'n onderhoud te voer oor 'n sopkombuis wat sy bedryf
Hulle praat hiervan en daarvan en teen die einde van die onderhoud sê die vrou iets wat my in die maag skopongelowiges wat nie die Bybel lees nie, lees die gedrag van Christene
Die laaste keer wat ek gecheck het, het meer as 80% van Suid-Afrikaners as Christene geïdentifiseer Dit is oorweldigend
Maar hoeveel van ons lewe ware Christenskap uit? Hier praat ek nie van op die straathoeke loop en uitbasuin dat jy die Here dien nie, maar net om opregte, goeie mense te wees Wat lees ander mense in hoe jy jou gedra?
En hierdie rubriek is nie 'n preek nie en ek skryf ook nie oor Christenskap om mense van ander gelowe uit te sluit nie
Dit is maar net my verwysingsraamwerk omdat ek in 'n stoere Protestante huis grootgeraak het My verwysingsraamwerk is een van liefde en insluiting Maak nie saak wie jy is nie, as jy liefde uitstraal en n "lekka mens" is, is ek oraait met jou Ek hoef nie met jou lewensstyl of hoe jy aanbid (al dan nie) saam te stem nie, maar ek sal jou respekteer as jy die basiese aspekte van menswees toepas - goed soos respek vir ander, al is dit ook net respek vir hoe ander verskil van jou
. AS EK EN JY WANDELENDE BOEKE IS MET RAAD OOR HOE OM REG TE LEWE, WAT SAL ANDER SIEN?
Die laaste ruk is Suid-Afrika pal in die nuus omdat Donald Trump om die bos gelei is dat wit boere in Suid-Afrika lukraak vermoor word Persoonlik verskil ek met die meeste van Trump se sieninge, maar ek het genoeg respek vir hom om sy mening te respekteer Die doring in my vlees is egter hoe 'n miljardêr, wat op goue toilette sy ding doen, soveel tweespalt tussen ons gewone Suid-Afrikaanse duisendêrs kan veroorsaak
Suid-Afrikaners, van elke kleur, geur en haardraad se geskiedenis en se toekoms is verweef Ons is aan mekaar verbind by die heup en wanneer dit met die een moeilik gaan, moet ons weet dit gaan met die ander ook sleg Ons kan nie ons gemeenskaplike welstand meet aan wie word meer vermoor as die ander nie Elke moord moet met dieselfde trompetgeskal veroordeel word; of dit nou in Delft of op n plaas in die Vrystaat is Elke druppel vergiete bloed in Suid-Afrika is een druppel bloed te veel, maak nie saak wat die vlakke van die melanien in jou vel is nie
Op dieselfde Sondag wat ek die vrou op die draadloos gehoor het, stop ek by n winkel in Plattekloof Terwyl ek besig is om parkering te soek, sien ek twee Suid-Afrikaners skel op mekaar in die liederlikste taal Hulle dreig om mekaar te lyf te gaan en gebruik woorde teenoor mekaar wat ek gehoop het in die graf van die verlede begrawe is Die een se kinders is saam met hom en sien die hele petalje afspeel En ek dink aan die woorde van Madiba (vrylik vertaal): "Niemand word gebore om 'n ander te haat weens sy velkleur, agtergrond of geloof Mense moet leer om te haat en as hulle kan leer om te haat, kan hulle geleer word om lief te hê ook Liefde kom natuurlik in die mensehart, anders as haat "
My vraag is vandag, as ek en jy wandelende boeke is met raad oor hoe om reg te lewe, wat sal ander sien? Wat kan mense lees in ons daaglike handel en wandel? Straal ons liefde of haat uit?
As jy vandag hier lees, ek is lief vir jou Sonder enige vrae oor hoe jy lyk, jou godsdiens, vir wie jy lief is - solank jy net n "lekka" mens is -BRENDENRUITER
Kommentaar // Comments
BRIEWE / LETTERS
Objecting against filling station in D’Urbanvale
As a homeowner in D’Urbanvale I oppose the Engen fuel station development
It is a breach in the spatial planning framework The D’Urbanvale spatial framework is defined as a mixture of standalone houses, retirement and townhouse complexes, gentleman estates, apartment blocks and a primary school settled within a mixture of open spaces parks and wetlands to create a rural atmosphere
The proposed development of an industrial, petrochemical facility is in stark contrast to the rural, suburban atmosphere that makes D’Urbanvale that very special place it is today
There will be significant disruption during the construction phase as heavy earth-moving machinery are required to excavate underground storage facilities
D’Urbanvale is characterised by open spaces, leafy sidewalks and wetlands The Engen fuel station, with its neon-lit forecourt and towering white and blue neon signage monstrosity, will create a visual disturbance that is in stark contrast with the rural atmosphere that makes D’Urbanvale the appealing suburb that it is today
D’Urbanvale is a quiet suburb, but the increased traffic trucks delivery (often done at odd hours) idling engines, operating equipment, compressors and cooling systems, interaction between staff and customers at all hours day and night, will create noise Petrochemical vapour will be constantly released into the atmosphere
There are already seven fuel stations within 3km to this proposed Engen fuel station Surely we do not need another one
There will be health and safety risks as apartment blocks, houses and a primary school around the proposed Engen development will be exposed to significant risks Additionally, gasoline that drips from
a fuel pump and potential underground storage tank leakage will ultimately contaminate boreholes and the Uitkamp wetland
The Uitkamp wetland with its 279 different plants species (of which 30 are threatened), 67 bird species, mammals and reptiles will be irreversibly exposed and threatened by gasoline, oil and other contaminating pollutants that will enter this 32ha of highly vulnerable nature reserve through the runoff of storm water
Property values and a higher risk profile may negatively impact property owners within the immediate proximity of the proposed fuel station – resale value may decrease while the cost of property insurance may increase
Traffic congestion is already an issue during peak school hours, making Mosselbank River Avenue impassable The fuel station will just exacerbate an already untenable situation
D’Urbanvale residential roads have a weight restriction of 3,5 tons and were not designed to support heavy vehicles A fuel tanker truck can weigh up to 44 tons and with no heavy truck turning circle trucks will have to exit down Falcon Street, turn right into Muisvoël and Heron street, back into Mosselbankriver Avenue to exit D’Urbanvale This will have disastrous long-term consequences for the road surfaces and high risk of structural vibration damage to houses, swimming pools and boundary walls
As a D’Urbanvale homeowner I would have expected that the City of Cape Town would have formally sent each impacted homeowner a notice of this intended development Public participation is a fundamental element of the required Environmental Impact Assessment process Why was this not done –this “under the public radar” ploy is of grave concern to myself as a homeowner CONCERNED RESIDENT, D'Urbanvale
Mag jou pad met blomme besaai word
Met die taal wat amper soos n Michael Jackson
remix” klink, is ek seker nou te hans, maar ek dag ek vat maar vir oulaas die kans Thanks! Heleen Boshoff, "Wat 'n tyd om in te lewe!"
(TygerBurger, 28 Mei)
Ja, dis troubled times, maar ek dink dit was nog nooit anders nie
Vandag is môre se gister Al lyk dit nie so goed nie, is almal altyd gaande oor hoe lekker dit, of hoeveel beter dit in die verlede was Vandag is mos môre se verlede?
Ek is sad dat hierdie rubriek jou swan song was, maar somtye moet jy gryp wat verbykom, want maybe dis 'n once- off, life changing offer!
Ek wil jou graag gelukwens met jou rubriek
Ek wiet dis oftentimes bieter om zip te kap, want jy wiet nooit wie of wat lurk in the shadows nie, maar as jy die courage het om jou real thoughts openly te state vind jy dalk uit daar is 'n menigte wat jou support Jy het jou gedagtes so subtle en tog so mooi gepen, dat ek nie anders kan as om my urge, om jou te support, public te maak nie Jy kap die spyker so in die middel op sy kop Ek is sieker daar is baie wat graag wil sê wat djy gesêrit, ma hulle smile dalk net en dink: ”rather djy dan ek girl maar so ‘n bek moet jêm kry!” Mag die Here se genade jou sterk in al jou endeavours en mag jou struggle to the top, besaai wees met Namakwaland se blomme
IMPRESSED! Bellville
Sê ’n slag dankie ook
Dit is soveel male dat almal altyd kla oor alles wat verkeerd loop, maar niemand prys ooit iemand as alles reg verloop nie Ek wil dus van hierdie geleentheid gebruik maak om vir Martin & East se span, wat tans besig is om die waterpype in Vivaldistraat te vervang te bedank vir die professionele en behulpsame manier waarop julle die projek tot dusver aangepak het Ons as inwoners was te alle tye ingelig oor enige ongerief wat ons mag ondervind Die terrein en uitgrawings is en was te alle tye afgesper en kennisgewings aangebring Ryoppervlaktes word elke namiddag skoongemaak soos die dag se werk voltooi word Daar is vriendelike en behulpsame mense op terrein, wat jy enige tyd kan nader om uit te vind wat aangaan en wat net te gewillig is om jou by te staan indien jy enige vrae of bekommernisse het
Dus, as inwoner wil ek baie dankie sê aan Abraham Avenant en sy span onder hom NEL, Brackenfell
Behou jou eie denke
Sterkte aan Heleen Boshoff ("Wat 'n tyd om in te lewe!" Woensdag 28 Mei) en mag sy in haar nuwe werk by 'n nasionale nuusdekkingsplatform haar onafhanklike denke behou en daarvoor waardering ontvang
Dis altyd makliker om maar in te val by die meerderheidsnarratief, al skrei dit ten hemele En as dié duidelik verkeerde meerderheidsnarratief nog aanspraak maak op jou ondersteuning omdat dit patrioties sou wees, raak dit dubbeld moeilik Die narratief wat ons regering gebruik om mag te behou, het uitgediend geraak ná dertig jaar van wanbestuur maar hulle kan en wil nie aanbeweeg nie En, soos Heleen sê, dieselfde buiteland wat druk toegepas het om die vorige regime se vergrype aan die kaak te stel, doen dit nou weer met die huidige regime ISSIE VENTER, Durbanville
Wat gaan met seine?
'n Nuwe ding het sy kop uitgesteek Ek wonder oor die snaakse seine wat ons hoor wanneer ons in die bed lê Dis so 'n fyn skril geluidjie en dan word dit sterkter Wanneer ek buite in die tuin is laat agtermiddag word dit duidelik gehoor Nou kyk net al die torings wat verdoesel word as bome Dan die dik pale sommer naby die kerke, ook by die skole Die goed kom op soos paddastoele, sommer oornag Ek sien dit waar baie mense bymekaar kom of is ek heeltemal verkeerd Sal graag wil meer hoor oor die seine, of is dit bestraling? Hoor nog mense dit ook? Eers het ons dit nie gehoor nie Net nadat die dik pale opgerig is, is dit duidelik hoorbaar ANONIEM, Kuilsrivier
WINTER IS VOOR DIE DEUR:“The leaves are all falling,and they’re falling like they’re falling in love with the ground ” Andrea Gibson Die herfsblare op die Zevenwacht-landgoed herinner winter is voor die deur FOTO: CARINA ROUX
Tallebloekombomevergiftig
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die gemeenskap van Durbanville is geskok nadat ontdek is dat sowat 19 historiese bloekombome op 'n stuk grond langs rugbyvelde van die Laerskool Durbanville kwaadwilliglik vergiftig is Van die ou bome was moontlik deel van die oorspronklike historiese bloekomboomlaning langs Durbanville-rylaan - langs die ou waroete vanaf Durbanville na Bellville Gate is in elke boomstam geboor en gif is vermoedelik in die gat gegooi Meer as een gat is in van die groter, ouer bome geboor Dit stem ooreen met die metode wat gebruik is toe nege ou, historiese bloekombome in Renbaanweg langs landbougrond in 2019 met 'n onkruiddoder vergiftig is Zahid Badroodien, destyds die Stad Kaapstad se burgemeesterskomiteelid vir gemeenskapdienste
SKOOL, STAD IN GESPREK OOR VEILIGHEID VAN DOOIE BOME
en gesondheid (tans die burgemeesterskomiteelid vir water), het toe gesê dat die onkruiddoder in die gate deur die boom se vaskulêre stelsel regdeur die boom versprei As 'n boom eers vergiftig is, is daar geen manier om dit te red nie, het hy gesê
Daar is reeds in April opgemerk dat die bome swaarkry en begin vrek Die bome groei op grond wat die Stad sedert 2022 vir 'n tienjaar-periode aan die skool verhuur Die grond bestaan uit twee erwe, Erf 1980-RE, wat vir 'n openbare pad gesoneer is, en Erf 1971, wat vir 'n openbare oop ruimte gesoneer is en waarop 'n stormwater-retensiedam geleë is, volgens n woordvoerder van die Stad Kaapstad Dit word hoofsaaklik gebruik vir parkering tydens sportbyeenkomste en vir ouers wat hul kinders by die
skool kom op- en aflaai
Die stuk grond van 5 000m² is deel van die totale gehuurde stuk grond van 16 770m², waarop die skool se twee rugbyvelde (Erf 1876) geleë is Dit is hoofsaaklik die bome op Erf 1980-RE (onbeboude deel van Aristeaweg) wat vergiftig is Die ry geelhoutbome langs Durbanville-rylaan, asook die enkel bloekombome op Erf 1971, is nie vergiftig nie, volgens 'n woordvoerder van die Stad Kaapstad ’
AFGEKEUR
Doep Muller, voorsitter van die skool se beheerliggaam, het sy kommer oor die vergiftiging van die bome uitgespreek Volgens Muller was die skool die afgelope sowat 15 maande in gesprek met die Stad om die stuk grond te koop, maar is dit afgekeur omdat die grond geoormerk word vir toekomstige paduitbreidings, asook weens die aanwesigheid van die stormwater-retensiedam daarop
"Ons is baie bewus van die erfeniswaarde van die bome en is bekommerd oor hoe dit lyk Die Stad het ons ook daaroor gekontak Dit is vir ons 'n geweldig sensitiewe saak, omdat dit reg langs ons skool gebeur het Ons het daarom iemand aangestel om die vergiftiging van die bome onafhanklik te ondersoek om agter die kap van die byl te kom Nie net word die Laerskool Durbanville as 'n gemeenskapskool beskou nie, maar ons is ook erg oor ons omgewing Ons is nou in gesprek met die Stad oor die veiligheidsimplikasie van
Every child matters at Snap
Since its foundation in 1998, Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville has been transforming lives through early intervention and specialised education for children with autism and related challenges
Operating as a non-profit organisation, SNAP offers individualised one-on-one intervention services and schooling ranging from Grade 0 to Grade 7, including junior and senior skills classes Their approach is as dynamic as the children they serve: oneon-one teaching, a modified CAPS curriculum and a deep commitment to nurturing each learner’s academic, social and emotional growth
“Autism is not a limitation - it’s a different way of experiencing the world,” says Annalies van Rijswijk, founder of SNAP "Our goal is to meet each child where they are and help them shine,” she says
VITALTHERAPIES
SNAP Academy, a registered independent special school for learners with special needs under the Western Cape Provincial School Education Act, provides much more than classroom learning The school integrates vital therapies into its curriculum, including music, speech, occupational and physiotherapy It also
boasts a robust extracurricular programme - from netball and rugby to Monkeynastics and dance, ensuring holistic development, Van Rijswijk continues
The senior skills class at SNAP is a four-year programme focusing on teaching skills such as hospitality and gardening to assist our young people to find employment The learners attend weekly marimba lessons and also volunteer at MES
"Our sensory room provides a calming space for learners to help them with sensory and emotional regulation Speech therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists use the SNAP sensory room to help learners with regulation, improved focus, speech and language skills," she says
DEDICATEDTEAM
"Classrooms are alive with creativity and care Learners explore computers, art and music in a safe and structured setting, while physical development is supported through a bicycle track and physical training
But it’s not just about programmes, it’s about people Behind every tailored lesson and therapy session is a dedicated team of professionals who believe in the potential of every learner,"
Van Rijswijk says "As a non-profit SNAP relies on the generosity of individuals and
Al die historiese bloekombome op Erf 1980-RE is vergiftig en is in verskillende stadiums
die dooie bome," het hy aan TygerBurger gesê Volgens die Stad se woordvoerder is hulle bewus van die vergiftiging van die bome "Die terrein en die bome word deur amptenare van die departement van rekreasie en parke, insluitend die gebiedshoof en die Stad se boomkundige, geassesseer Die kwessie word
ook deur die departement se nakomingseenheid ondersoek Sodra die skuldige geïdentifiseer is, sal die departement regstappe oorweeg om die koste van die verlies van die bome te verhaal “Die stuk grond is ideaal om nuwe bome aan te plant Dit word aanbeveel dat ’n mini-boomtuin daar aangeplant word,” het die woordvoerder gesê
businesses to continue offering these life-changing services Community support helps fund resources, therapies and facility improvements that directly impact the lives of children who need it most," she says
“At SNAP, we don’t just teach children; we empower them to build confidence, independence, and joy in learning SNAP Education stands as a beacon of hope and progress in special needs education - a reminder that every child deserves the chance to thrive," she says
WINEAUCTION
A wine auction will be held on Thursday 28 August from 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org za to buy tickets
"We are reaching out to the public to come and support our annual wine auction because we believe in the power of community and the incredible difference we can make together," Van Rijswijk urges . Visit http://www.snap org.za or SNAP-Special Needs Adapted Program on Facebook for more information.
van vrekte
Gate - by sommige groter bome meer as een - is in die boomstamme geboor en gifstowwe daar toegedien.
The excited group of learners in the senior skills marimba ensemble class are (front) Eduan van Gaalen (left) and Finn Murdoch (right) with their marimba teacher,Ray Mbatsane At the back are Luca Goliath,Roelie Roelofse,Racquel Bilala and Nzolo Twala
Learners are learning new skills in the sensory programme
Die Hoërskool Brackenfell en HS Monumentpark se eerste rugbyspanne was kookwater in die afgelope Saterdag se sarsie skolewedstryde Die Brakke het nege drieë opgestapel in sy kragmeting teen DF Malan vir ‘n wegholsege van 61-17 Die wenspan het alle afdelings van die spel oorheers en het daarmee sy houvas van die afgelope paar jaar op die Bellvilliete verder ingevryf
Ná ‘n terugslag of wat aan die begin van die seisoen het Monumentpark hom mooi reggeruk om tans uithalerspel te lewer Saterdag moes die span van HS President dit behoorlik ontgeld toe die Kraaie ‘n wegholsege van 50-3 beklink het Die span van Stellenberg het uitstekend daarin geslaag om die besoekende HJS Paarl tot vlak in die tweede helfte punteloos te hou Maar terwyl die Stellies se eie puntekanse telkens gefnuik is, het die Paarliete die gapings begin vind om uiteindelik 27-0 te wen
Milnerton het sy segetog voortgesit – hierdie keer met ‘n oorwinnuing van 37-5 oor die Hoërskool Bellville HS Tygerberg was in ‘n wipplankstryd met Malmesbury se HS Swartland gewikkel, maar het genoeg gedoen om welverdiend 21-17 te wen
Tygerberg-klub was met 33-26 te sterk vir Fairbairn, terwyl Scottsdene se verspeelde puntekanse teen Kasselsvlei tot gevolg gehad het dat dié wedstryd met 18-18 gelykop geëindig het Dit is eksamentyd, maar die volgende o 19A-wedstryde is wel geskeduleer vir die komende Saterdag (tuisspan eerste): Paul Roos t Stellenberg, HS Bellville t SACS, Brackenfell t Parel Vallei, DF Malan t Melkbosstrand, Milnerton t Durbanville, Monumentpark t HS Tygerberg, HTS Bellville t Hottentots-Holland, De Kuilen t Table View, Tygerberg-klub t Parow, The Settlers t Excelsior, Fairmont t Westerford - SAREL BURGER
