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DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
If the draft budget passes at the end of May, the City of Cape Town will launch a game-changing crime-fighting plan by deploying 500 new metro police officers - five in each of the city's 116 wards
It's a first for the City and marks a major shift in how municipal law enforcement operates This rollout will double the number of new officers added since the current administration took office, bringing the total to 1000 Mayco member for safety JP Smith told TygerBurger the new recruits will hit the streets after completing training in September Backed by a R6,7 billion safety and security allocation in the 2025- 26 draft budget, Smith says the City finally has the resources to make this kind of proactive, ward-based policing possible It will allow for faster response times and better insights to unique issues within the ward, according to Smith "Officers won't have to travel 20 minutes to get to your area, and spend time looking for streets And they will have knowledge of the issue referred to, as they will be working in the ward every day," he says "What is important is their ability to return to existing problems without being called upon They will be in a position to form relationships with local bodies such as the CPF, neighbourhood watches and private security companies to supplement existing crime prevention efforts " He pointed out that the current system, that deals with about 2200 incidents per day, is largely complaint driven due to limited resources JP Smith.
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D’villeunveils2025Sauvignon
The 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc from the Durbanville wine valley has been unveiled at the fourth Sauvignon Blanc Soirée event last Friday
This collaborative wine was produced by ten wineries in the valley As with the previous year, fruit was received from Diemersdal and De Grendel, as well as Bloemendal, D'Aria, Durbanville Hills, Groot Phesantekraal, Klein Roosboom, Maastricht, Meerendal and Nitida The responsibility for compiling the final blend has been shared over the years, and once again fell this year to Diemersdal, which
has been internationally recognised for its outstanding prowess with the variety
“This year may very well be one of the best we’ve experienced,” says Diemersdal’s Thys Louw Winemaker Juandré Bruwer, who oversees the blend with Mari Branders, agrees: “This vintage truly excites me,” he says
REAMOFAWARDS
Underscoring the quality of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc is a ream of awards achieved by the region’s producers in the past year alone
These include five stars at Platter’s
SOIRÉE SHOWCASES WINE VALLEY UNITY
South African wine guide for 2023 vintages of Diemersdal The Journal and Wild Horseshoe Sauvignon Blanc; Bloemendal Suider Terras 2018; Groot Phesantekraal Marizanne 2023 and Nitida Coronata Integration 2023
Two regional wines were included in the country’s Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs – the Diemersdal Winter Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024 and Maastricht The Contour Sauvignon Blanc 2023 (wooded) While
at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles’ South Africa Selection, Klein Roosboom’s Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2023 clinched one of only four Grand Gold medals awarded In terms of the 2025 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc, Bruwer says the collaboration is what makes Durbanville so special
“It’s testament to a dedicated and progressive community open to sharing knowledge and support, and which I’m proud to be a part of This wine embodies everything Durbanville, from the soils and personalities to the values we stand for ”
Boasting the latest collaborative 2025 Sauvignon Blanc of the Durbanville Wine Valley are (from left) Richard Schröder (Groot Phesantekraal),Kobus Gerber (Durbanville Hills),Juandré Bruwer (Diemersdal) and Brandon Smith (De Grendel)
Piti Coetzee (second from left),winemaker at Klein Roosboom, with (from left) Catherine Moult from Durbanville,Muhren Ekard and Lesego Mothoagae from Burgundy Estate
From left are Bronwen Mott (Parow),Robert le Breton (Lansdowne), John Peters and Mymoena Abrahams, both from West Beach
Johann Theron (left),marketing: Groot Phesantekraal,and Richard Schröder (second from right),winemaker, with loyal supporters,Debbie Peckham from Edgemead and René Herbst from Durbanville
Nompumelelo (Lelo) Mosaka,a protégé at De Grendel Wine Estate - a project of the Cape Winemakers Guild, pours wine for (from left) Llewellyn Smith and Dewald Richter from Durbanville
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The Durbanville Wine Valley hosted the prize-giving event for the category winners of its school-art competition last Wednesday evening at Maastricht
The competition was held and the artwork exhibited in the tasting rooms of various wine farms as part of the wine valley’s 200th celebrations
Twelve art works were selected to be printed in a calendar for 2026 The judges were Hamlin Jansen van Vuuren, curator, and Donavan Mynhardt, assistant curator of Rust-en-Vrede Gallery, and Carien Louw of Nepgen School of Art
The prizes were sponsored by Nyreen Koen of PenCafe, Daphne le Roux of VRM, Ezél Vermeulen of Bubble Up Boutique, Melanie Louw of Maastricht and Marné Roos of Klein Roosboom
The winners were: Pre-primary and preparatory category up to Grade 3: Marc Gatinho (Grade 3 at Kenridge Primary), Grace Honing (Grade 2 at Kenridge Primary) and Ronin Mizen (Grade
TWELVE ARTWORKS WILL BE PRINTED IN A CALENDAR FOR 2026.
2 at Durbanville Preparatory); Primary (Grade 4 to 7): Nicolaas de Man (Grade 7 at Gene Louw Primary), Luan Wessels (Grade 5 at Gene Louw Primary) and the Grades 4 to 7 group project (Grade 7 at Durbanville Primary); High school (Grade 8 to 12): Tania van Zyl (Grade 12 at Stellenberg High), Lara Bezuidenhout (Grade 9 at Durbanville High) and Tian Strydom (Grade 12 at Stellenberg High); Rural schools: Ethel Moyo (Grade 1 at The Valley Primary), Zoewano Jaars (Grade 6 at Vissershok Primary) and Jayden Fredericks (Grade 4 at Attie van Wyk Primary)
. Anyone who wishes to become involved in the production of the calendar should feel free to contact the Durbanville Wine Valley at the following email: info@ durbanvillewine co za. Follow it on social media at @durbanvillewine.
Moyo, Grade 1 at The Valley Primary, who was ill at the time of the prize-giving event,proudly shows off her certificate
Andries Olivier is cooking for a cause
The comforting aroma of simmering potjiekos will soon waft through Durbanville as the community gathers for the much-anticipated potjiekos fundraising competition of the Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre
The competition to crown the potjiekos champion of Durbanville and surrounding areas will be held on Saturday 31 May from 09:00 to 14:00 at the centre at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville Get your team together as the closing date for entries is Monday 19 May already
"This event isn't just about culinary prowess; it's a testament to community spirit and compassion All proceeds will directly support the centre, which provides full-time care and accommodation for 13 adult quadriplegic and paraplegic persons Moreover, the potjiekos prepared will be donated to the Morningstar Feeding Project, extending the day's impact to those facing food insecurity," says Freddie van der Walt, one of the organisers Teams of four can enter the competition
for R500, bringing their own ingredients, potjie pots, braai stands, or gas burners
For convenience, 20kg bags of Sekelbos wood will be available for purchase at R120 each
DONATIONS
Beyond participating, community members can contribute through sponsorships - be it prizes, ingredients, refreshments or firewood, or by making monetary or in-kind donations Sharing the event within your networks is another valuable way to support
The residents of Huis Andries Olivier embody resilience and teamwork, managing all aspects of the centre's daily operations - from transport and gardening to administration and fundraising
Despite receiving only a 12% government subsidy, the centre relies heavily on community support to meet its monthly operating costs . Contact
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The winners in the pre-primary and preparatory category up to Grade 3 were (from left) Marc Gatinho (Grade 3 at Kenridge Primary),Grace Honing (Grade 2 at Kenridge Primary) and Ronin Mizen (Grade 2 at Durbanville Preparatory).
The winners of the rural schools category were (from left) Jayden Fredericks (Grade 4 at Attie van Wyk Primary),Sarah Moyo, mother of Ethel Moyo (Grade 1 at The Valley Primary) who was absent,and Zoewano Jaars (Grade 6 at Vissershok Primary)
The winners in the High School category (Grade 8 to 12) were (from left) Tian Strydom (Grade 12 at Stellenberg High),Lara Bezuidenhout (Grade 9 at Durbanville High) and Tania van Zyl (Grade 12 at Stellenberg High)
The donors of the prizes,Nyreen Koen of PenCafe (left) and Daphne le Roux of VRM,with the winners of the primary school category (Grade 4 to 7).They are Luan Wessels (Grade 5),left, and Nicolaas de Man (Grade 7),both from Gene Louw Primary.The Grade 7s of Durbanville Primary were selected the winners in the Grades 4 to 7 group-project category
RubenleefvoortinDFsetuin
HELEENBOSHOFF
HELEEN BOSHOFF@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Sy menswees is herroep, trane is afgevee en alkoholvrye Savana is op Donderdag 8 Mei geklink ter nagedagtenis aan Ruben Louw van Rooyen (18) se liefde vir sy taal en skool, met die Hoërskool DF Malan se amptelike opening van hul Afrikaans-tuin Nog méér spesiaal is die RVR DF-tuinklub, in samewerking met Lorinda Smit – Ruben se "tuintannie", amptelik in sy naam gestig Dié tuin is simbolies van sy blywende impak op die gemeenskap, medeleerders en toekomstige generasies
"Die uitwerking wat die mens Ruben op die gemeenskap gehad het, is onbeskryflik en elkeen wat hom geken het, voel 'n intense gemis aan die groot glimlag, die wysheid van '18 going on 80' en die grasie waarmee hy die lewe aangepak het," deel Smit
STRYDINVERLOSSINGOORWIN
Ruben is op Woensdag 19 Maart in sy ouerhuis oorlede ná ‘n jare lange stryd om sy lewe teen kanker
Dit nadat alveolêre rabdomiosarkoom, 'n seldsame en aggressiewe kanker, op 10 November 2022 by hom gediagnoseer is Hy het aan die begin van die jaar 'n operasie in die Christiaan Barnard-hospitaal ondergaan
DIÉ TUIN IS SIMBOLIES VAN SY BLYWENDE IMPAK
om die kanker te verwyder
Aanvanklik was hy daarna kankervry, maar komplikasies
het egter sy lewe geëis
Smit onthou die tyd wat sy en Ruben mekaar leer ken het nog goed Om sy liefde vir biologie en die natuur te bevestig, het hy baie lief geword vir tuinmaak en gereeld Smit se raad gevra "My belofte aan Ruben was dat ek 'n tuinklub by DF Malan sal stig en dat ek als wat ons sou doen ten uitvoer sal bring Ek het die RVR DF-tuinklub gestig en vir Ruben 'n gedenktuin van die oorspronklike voortuin geskep "
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Die opening van die tuin is ook saam met Afrikaans se 100 jaar as amptelike taal gevier
Die huldeblyk van Magda Thiart, DF Malan se Afrikaansvakhoof, lui: "Ludwig-rose het 10 jaar terug die Afrikaans-roos geskep ter viering van die 90ste bestaansjaar van Afrikaans Om Afrikaans 100 te vier het Lorinda Smit 'n pragtige Afrikaanse tuin geskep met 10 Afrikaansroosbome as deel van die RVRgedenktuin Dis 'n pragtige oranje roos wat, as dit blom, 'n besondere prentjie by Ruben se bankie gaan vorm " 'n Bankie gedoop Ruben's Rest is teen 'n helder lig vir beligting na ure in dié voortuin geplant Nog 'n Afrikaans-onnie, Gert
Voor sit Ryno en Mari van Rooyen op die rusbank gedoop Ruben’s Rest saam (agter) Lorinda Smit,Magda Thiart,Karin Tomlinson,Gert Visser en Aléta Fuchs in die nuutgeskepte Afrikaans-tuin by DF Malan FOTO: HELEEN BOSHOFF
Visser, het grappenderwys getuig van hoe Ruben sy gr 10- en matriekklasse kom "omverwerp en lastig geval" het, toe hy weens omstandighede in die meneer se klas moes toets skryf
'VANVOORAFLEERBID'
Maar Visser het uiteindelik 'n huldeblyk aan Ruben se ouers, Mari en Ryno, opgedra "Dit was asof julle twee altyd eerste aan ander gedink het Julle het, met die groep mense wat op WhatsApp saam gevolg het, saam gebid Julle het daarin geslaag om ons almal van voor af te leer bid Gebed gaan nie net oor die verander van uitkomste nie; dit gaan oor liefde, hoop en ondersteuning " Ruben word bowendien onthou as 'n entoesiastiese leerder wat al sy wakker ure by die skool wou spandeer Weens sy stryd teen kanker is ses jaar van sy skoolloopbaan egter onderbreek "Die laaste keer wat hy sy skooluniform aangetrek het, het hy my nog gesê: 'Mamma, ek hou baie daarvan; dit voel soos gesond wees'," deel sy ma, Mari, met TygerBurger Dit was vir haar 'n eer en
voorreg om vir 18 jaar, en die res van haar lewe, Ruben haar seuntjie te noem
RUBENLEEFVOORT
Ruben was baie aanpasbaar sê sy "Hy was kreatief Hy het in sy laaste dae leer tuinmaak vanweë 'n verlange na sy biologieklas Hy het ook leer naaldwerk doen deur 'n broek te maak, en het groot planne met naaldwerk gehad So Ruben het ons geleer om aan te hou maniere soek om te lewe "Hierdie tuin was een van die planne wat hy saam met Lorinda gehad het vir die skool Hy wou graag hê sy maats moes daarvan leer Hierdie (tuin) was vir ons die grootste geskenk – om vir ons 'n lewende stukkie van sy lewe te gee - by sy gunstelingplek, skool!"
Tobey Smit, die RVR-tuinklub se voorsitter en een van Ruben se beste maats, voeg by: "Ons het hierdie tuin geskep vir hom, sodat hy kan voortleef by sy gunstelingplek Dit is hoe ons liefde aan hom wil betoon Hy het 'n groot liefde vir plante gehad, soveel so dat hy my gedwing het om my eie by die huis te hê Hy was baie na aan ons almal en het ons baie geliefd laat voel Hy was baie mense se beste maat "
Ruben van Rooyen (18) sal altyd onthou word vir sy lewenslus en entoesiasme vir skool,en sal voortaan geëer word danksy DF Malan se nuwe RVR-tuinklub. FOTO: FACEBOOK
Leerders van die Hoërskool DF Malan glimlag as trotse lede van die RVR-tuinklub saam met Lorinda Smit,die trotse stigter,ter nagedagtenis van Ruben Die tuinklub is afhanklik van borgskappe en die skool nooi die publiek uit om die tuinklub se bedrywighede te ondersteun FOTO: HELEEN BOSHOFF
Prof Daniels new economic sciences Dean
Stellenbosch University (SU) has appointed Professor Reza Daniels as the new Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS), effective from 1 November Daniels, the director of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (Saldru) at the University of Cape Town (UCT), and former director of the UCT School of Economics, brings with him a wealth of experience in senior leadership Not only within the highereducation environment but also within the private sector
His research interests span selected topics in development economics, environmental economics and applied econometrics He has been one of the principal investigators of the National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) and the NIDS Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDSCRAM)
Daniels studied at the University of Auckland, the University of Michigan and UCT,
where he obtained his PhD in economics in 2013
WIDELYPUBLISHED
He has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and regularly acts as an editor for both local and international journals He is a member of the Economic Society of South Africa, the American Economic Association, the Econometric Society and the International Statistical Institute
Last year, Daniels was appointed a member of the Standing Committee on Science for Reduction of Poverty and Inequality by the Academy of Science of South Africa
His work extends beyond academia, and he has consulted in the public and private sectors as well as for international development banks
Daniels is also a member of the Institute of Directors of South Africa and has held executive and non-executive positions in the manufacturing, consulting,
non-profit and philanthropy sectors
Additionally, he is a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and the Aspen Global Leadership Network
INSPIRINGLEADERSHIP
SU rector and vice-chancellor
Prof Deresh Ramjugernath said he looked forward to working with Daniels when he joined SU later this year
“I’m delighted to welcome Prof Reza Daniels to SU as the new dean of the EMS Faculty He joins us with a wealth of experience and an inspiring track record in higher-education leadership, research and social impact ”
He added that Daniels’ deep understanding of socio-economic development, inclusive growth and evidence-based policy-making would add “immense value” to the university and South Africa overall
“I am confident he will contribute meaningfully to our
shared vision for a thriving, future-fit institution ”
Professor Pieter von Wielligh has been Acting Dean of the faculty since last year when the former Dean, Professor Ingrid Woolard, accepted a position as Executive Dean of the University of Sussex Business School Daniels said he was looking forward to starting his new role at SU
“I am excited to be joining the faculty later this year and working with colleagues in realising the vision of EMS By aligning our initiatives with the core aspirations of Stellenbosch University Vision 2040 – exemplifying excellence as an African knowledge hub, nurturing a transformed academic community, generating broad social and economic impact, and ensuring systemic sustainability – we will become well-positioned to empower future-ready leaders and drive sustainable development across Africa and beyond ”
Professor Reza Daniels brings a wealth of experience in senior leadership along with him,not only in the higher-education environment but also in the private sector
We’ve come a long way, but are we truly free?
What is freedom if truth can t move freely? What is democracy if storytellers live in fear,or worse, disappear without a trace?
As a journalist, I understand both the power and the price of truth I've seen how communities open up when someone truly listens, and how quickly fear can shut that down
With World Press Freedom Day commemorated recently, on 3 May, I've been reflecting deeply on what media freedom really means in South Africa today We've come a long way, but are we truly free?
In 1994, our country turned the page on a dark chapter of state controlled media and silenced voices Our Constitution gave birth to a bold vision of freedom of expression, protected not just for journalists, but for every citizen The press was meant to be a bridge between people and power, a watchdog for democracy But rights on paper don't always reflect the reality on the ground
Today, threats to media freedom don't always come dressed in uniform They arrive masked, as crime, intimidation, digital manipulation, and economic pressure Community journalists are particularly vulnerable Often, the newsroom isn't four walls, it's a backpack, a microphone, and the courage to ask the hard questions others won't Sometimes, that courage costs lives
.. WHENJOURNALISTSGO MISSING,WEMUSTASK,WHO BENEFITSFROMTHEIRSILENCE?
In February this year, community radio journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner Zodwa Precious Mdhluli from Mpumalanga vanished No ransom No goodbye No answers The silence that followed was deafening Their families, their listeners, and the broader media fraternity were left in limbo, haunted by their absence and by the growing pattern it represents
This past week, a flicker of progress emerged, four suspects were arrested But that doesn't bring them back Their bodies were found in a field, cold and lifeless It doesn't undo the fear that's taken root in many reporters It doesn't erase the growing despondency within the media fraternity, myself included
Because when journalists go missing, we must ask, who benefits from their silence? What stories were they chasing that someone wanted buried? And what does it say about the state of our democracy if the messengers disappear,and the message dies with them?
Their disappearance reminds us that censorship isn't always a law or court order
Sometimes, it's a gunshot in the night, a threatening phone call, or an unspoken rule not to cover certain topics In some communities, crime has become the editor, deciding what can and cannot be reported That, too, is censorship It is silent, insidious, and effective
So again, I ask: Are we truly free when fear does the editing?
As a female journalist in this country, I ve felt that tension, balancing truth with safety, duty with fear And I know many of my colleagues continue to push forward
Not because it's safe But because someone must Because without media, there is no accountability Without community voices, there is no full picture And without truth, we live in shadow But we cannot do it alone
Media freedom relies on a society that values it That's why media literacy matters
As we move forward, let's remember, the media is not just a profession, it is a public service It is the pulse of democracy -NAMHLAMONAKALI
Furious over rising City tariffs
The City of Cape Towns's ridiculous tariff hikes refers I entirely agree with Jo Roberts (“Elderley crushed by tariffs , TygerBurger 30 April)
The City of Cape Town bases tariffs on the value of your property and do not take into consideration that your income has not kept up with this pace
Property value does play a role but be reasonable as we cannot be held to ransom because prices have escalated disproportionately to the rest of the country
I too am a pensioner and my income does not increase by the 20 odd percent that the City are proposing Electricity prices soon to be increased are also based on property value - Western Cape is the only province using this insane methodology
‘Kaaps’ deserves respect, not ridicule
I'd like to address the person who berated Kaaps as a language ("Ek hou nie van Kaaps", TygerBurger 23 April)
Many people are unaware, and perhaps even purposefully disregard the fact, that Afrikaans is a creole language that developed in the Cape It was spoken by indigenous and enslaved people among themselves Afrikaans is not the creation of European settlers The "suiwer" Afrikaans was purposefully developed by a task group in Stellenbosch to disassociate from the creole language being spoken
If you know and understand history, it is not surprising that many still have that view of Kaaps as inferior, the language of the less intelligent The attempts to erase culture has been a decades long process in South Africa, and the legacy of that process remains DEAN, Uitzicht
Then they want to increase the basic electricity service by another ridiculous amount
This to subsidise the millions of non-paying squatters that are erecting camps all over They are the ones that are putting strain on infrastructure and somebody else must foot the bill
City of Cape Town seems to just encourage more illegal settlements developing and expanding – more crime, no contribution to the economy, more costs
The DA made a huge sing and dance about the 0 5% VAT and then cripple people with these rates
Gordon Hill-Lewis keeps spinning and not listening to the people STOP THE CRAZY, Brackenfell
Suburbs disrupted by race day noise
It’s one thing when 10 000 want to “Run the City”, but it’s quite another when the organisers of the event wake the residents of surrounding suburbs within kilometres with blaring loudspeaker music and announcements at 06:00 on a Sunday morning
Thank you, it’s a reminder never to bank with the name sponsor and thanks the City for giving permission for this totally unacceptable disruption, seemingly without any limitations
This was bullying of residents in the first degree!
Surely we have by-laws that govern noise levels, even for events such as this
Strangely, by about 7:30 when most of the competitors must have been at the start the noise level reduced significantly and not much of the loud music and screaming over the mike was heard PETER SMULIK, Rugby
Ongelukke op R300 kommerwekkend
Wat gaan aan met al die verskriklike ongelukke op die R300?
Gister op pad werk toe voor ons op die N1 klim om in Tygervallei uit te kom, staan die verkeer skielik stil Ek sê vir my man hier is seker 'n ongeluk hier voor want die highway patrol en polisie jaag verby En so waar as wragties, 'n ongeluk waar die een motor se neus in die rigting van aankomende verkeer wys Wat beteken, dit is so hard gestamp dat dit 'n u-draai gemaak het of dit het in die verkeerde rigting gery
Dit was ontstellend om te sien hoe mense leweloos lê Dit was nie hoe ek my week wou afskop nie Net die dag tevore was daar enkele meters weg ook 'n groot ongeluk waarin 21 mense beseer was Ry mense net onverskillig daar of wat gaan aan? Is bestuurders net ongeduldig wanneer hulle op die R300 ry? Hoe dit ook al sy, dit kan nie jou lewens of die lewe van medebestuurders werd wees nie Hê maar geduld en hou by die spoedbeperking Sodoende kan ons almal veilig by ons werksplekke of bestemmings uitkom Arrive Alive!
ELZETTE FOURIE, Eersterivier
Moenie wag vir reën
Moenie wag op die reën voor jy die verstopte stormdreine in jou direkte omgewing opmerk nie Elke inwoner het die verantwoordelikheid om owerhede se oë en ore in hul buurte te wees Die Stad Kaapstad het die afgelope week versoek dat inwoners bystand moet lewer deur verstopte stormwaterdreine te rapporteer So komaan! Stap by die pad af en kyk of al die gate oop is Meld verstoppings aan by die Stad se kanale soos op die Stad se toepassing, of bel die Stad se oproepsentrum by 0860 103 089 LOUISE, Table View
HERFSHEMEL VANG VALSKERMVLUG VAS: Christa Rossouw het hierdie treffende oomblik vasgevang op‘n sonnige Sondagmiddag vanaf die Seepunt-promenade, waar dit gelyk het asof‘n valskerm reg teen die maan vasgevlieg het Kapenaars het die pragtige herfsweer buite geniet
Vrou(83)verwerf SA-kleureinatletiek
ESMÉERASMUS
ERASMUS@NOVUSMED A CO ZA
ESME
Tien jaar nadat sy op 73-jarige ouderdom op doktersaanbeveling
begin draf het, is 'n ouma van Durbanville op 3 Mei in Oudtshoorn deur SA Meestersatletiek by sy jaarlikse prysuitdeling met Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale kleure in atletiek in haar ouderdomsgroep vereer
Sheila Joseph, wat 84 jaar oud raak in Julie, het SA kleure verwerf in twee baan-items in die kategorie vir vroue 80 jaar en ouer, die 5 000 m-wedloop én 5 000m-spoedstap, wat haar die vinnigste vrou in die land ouer as 80 jaar maak
HARTPROBLEME
Om haar groen
Springbokbaadjie aan te trek, is vir haar 'n groot eer en iets wat sy nooit gedink het moontlik is toe sy twee jaar voor sy begin stap en draf het, 'n pasaangeëer na hartprobleme in 2013 moes kry Die hartchirurg, dr Wouter Basson, het haar aanbeveel dat sy meer oefening moet begin doen Eers het sy van die een na die ander lamppaal afwisselend gestap en gedraf, later 5 km en nie te lank daarna het sy die hele 5 km kon draf Joseph het daarna haar drafmaat, die 82-jarige Chris
OM HAAR GROEN BAADJIE AAN TE TREK IS VIR HAAR ‘N GROOT EER
Clark van Durbanville, ontmoet en hulle het aan veldwedlope (trail runs) begin deelneem
Haar talent is raakgesien en mense het haar aangemoedig om aan baanitems van SA Meestersatletiek deel te neem
In haar kantoor hang 226 medaljes van veldwedlope waaraan sy deelgeneem het, waarvan die mees onlangse die Mistica 6 km-wedloop op Simonsig op 29 Maart is Sy het in 2021 by die Durbanville-atletiekklub aangesluit Dit was nie lank nie, toe verwerf sy haar Westelike Provinsie-kleure
GOUEMEDALJE
Sy was die enigste atleet in haar ouderdomskategorie by die SA Meesterstletiekkampioenskap in die Groenpunt-stadium maar het saam met ander atlete deelgeneem, elkeen in sy eie kategorie
Haar tyd van 37minute en 31 89sekondes het haar 'n goue medalje besorg
Haar kinders, Kathryn Sakalis van Welgedacht and Paul Joseph van Douglas, is ewe trots op haar prestasie en moedig haar gereeld aan om die uitdagings te aanvaar
Donkersjokolade en rooiwyn
Joseph vertel dat sy deesdae graag sommer vroegoggend in die Villa Cortona-aftreekompleks, waar sy sedert 2011 woon, oefenso 5 km drie keer week!
Sy het in 2011 vanuit Douglas in die Noord-Kaap, waar sy vir jare die mede-eienaar van die OK Grocer was, na Kaapstad verhuis
Haar geheim vir haar atletieksukses is donkersjokolade en rooiwyn
Ook om te reis
Sy het jare gelede toe die Sewe Wonders van die Nuwe Wêreld aangewys is, besluit om almal te besoek
Sy was al op onder meer Machu Picchu in Peru, op die Groot Muur in China, by die Taj Mahal in Indië, by Petra in Jordanië, die Colosseum in Italië, asook die Chichén Itza in Mexico en Christ the Redeemer in Brasilië
Sy wil haar 84ste verjaarsdag op 12 Junie in die suide van Frankryk gaan vier
Sheila Joseph,trots in haar groen baadjie,houvas haar sertifikaat en trofee nadat sy onlangs haar nasionale kleure in atletiek verwerf het.Agter haar is die 226 medaljes wat sy vir haar deelname aan veldwedlope ontvang het
Strong demand for rental properties inTygerberg region
The rental market in Bellville, Durbanville and Parow is experiencing strong growth,creating a strong demand for rental properties in these areas
Mariël Burger, area manager at Pam Golding Properties for Cape Town north, attributes this to an influx of residents from other provinces to the Western Cape, and the area’s proximity to business hubs like Tyger Valley and Century City
"Demand is outpacing supply, so the market has become more competitive, with resulting increased rentals and a shortage of rental stock," says Burger “Significant numbers of people are moving to Bellville, Durbanville and Parow from other regions around South Africa. Many of these new arrivals are renting while they look for the right property to buy, which has definitely increased the demand for rental properties.
According to the TPN Rental Market
Strength Index the national residential vacancy rate has dropped to 4,42%
This is the lowest level since TPN began tracking this data in 2016, indicating that more people are seeking rental accommodation.
This is particularly true in the Western Cape where the vacancy rate is notably lower at 1,51%.
TENANTS GENERALLY LOOK FOR SPACIOUS PROPERTIES THAT OFFER GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY
“The TPN index shows a score of 76,85 points for demand, which is significantly higher than the equilibrium point of 50 This increase suggests that demand is outpacing supply, which is crucial for landlords as it often leads to higher rental prices,” says Burger
KEYFEATURES
Burger adds that tenants in Bellville Durbanville and Parow generally look for spacious properties that offer good value for money Proximity to amenities is also important
Unfurnished properties are most in demand, although there’s also a market for furnished homes
Families and professionals tend to look for homes with two or more bedrooms. Houses and townhouses are particularly popular among families, whereas flats are often sought after by professionals who want smaller, more manageable living spaces.
“We also have a very high demand for pet-friendly properties - especially in the lower price ranges - but these are very hard to come by”
TYPICALLY,NORTHERNSUBURBS
TENANTSINCLUDE:
. Young professionals, who want affordable housing close to their workplaces or educational institutions.
. Families looking for more space and better schools.
. Retirees, who prefer to rent in quieter neighbourhoods with easy access to amenities.
. Popular rental areas in Bellville, Durbanville and Parow include Tyger Waterfront, Boston, De Tijger, Durbanville Central, Sonstraal Heights, The Crest and Vierlanden. These areas offer a good mix of affordability, access to business hubs and amenities, making them highly sought after by both families and professionals.
THERIGHTPRICE
“Rental demand in Bellville, Durbanville and Parow is strong across various price ranges, but the most competitive price range is from R16 000 to R26 000 a month. Properties in this range are in high demand due to the area's appeal to both families and professionals,” says Burger
In Durbanville Central and Vierlanden rentals range from R8 000 to R18 000 a month for smaller homes and apartments. For larger family homes rentals vary from R20 000 to R30 000 a month.
In Sonstraal Heights rentals range from R10 000 to R18 000 a month for standard family homes or townhouses. Rentals for premium homes or larger properties are around R20 000 a month and above Burger says the demand for rental properties in summer is typically higher than in the other months of the year as individuals and families often look for temporary accommodation or new homes at this time This seasonal influx often results in heightened competition among prospective tenants, while the limited availability of new rental developments exacerbates the situation.
With fewer new units coming onto the market, there is increased demand for existing properties, leading to reduced vacancies and potential rent increases.
According to Lightstone data, the lack of new stock is a critical factor limiting supply in desirable areas
NEWDEVELOPMENTS
Burger says there is land available for new developments in Durbanville and nearby areas, and developers are showing increased interest
“This is due to the growing demand for housing and the potential for property value appreciation. For example Durbanville has experienced steady growth in property values, which makes it an attractive option for new developments
“Bellville, Durbanville and Parow are well-equipped with schools and amenities, making it a great area for families. However with the increase in population, there could also be opportunities for developers to expand educational facilities and other amenities to meet the rising demand.”
In addition, he says, the City of Cape Town has approved plans to develop Bellville into its second central business district (CBD). This will help accommodate the growing population in Bellville, Durbanville and Parow
“There are plans to invest R43 billion in infrastructure in Cape Town over the next three years, which should also create a number of jobs in the area. With vacancy rates at historic lows and an optimistic outlook reflected in various indices, conditions are favourable for landlords to achieve higher rentals,” says Burger
