’n Kommerwekkende 21 tieners is tans in die hof op aanklagte van moord en poging tot moord.
Die strate van Atlantis word weekliks deur sinnelose skietvoorvalle met bloed bevlek en WeskusNuus berig gereeld hieroor. Dit is in baie gevalle opvallend dat minderjariges by dié soort voorvalle betrokke is.
WeskusNuus se ondersoek na jeugoortreders het skokkende feite onthul, soos die 21 tieners wat van moord en poging tot moord aangekla word.
Die jongste verdagte, ’n 13-jarige, het
Aanklagte
van moord en poging tot moord
onlangs in die hof verskyn vir poging tot moord Die oudste van die 21 is net 17.
Volgens ’n betroubare bron moet die syfer egter baie hoër wees. Hy sê ouer mans word in baie gevalle gevra om die skuld te dra sodat die jongspan ondervinding kan opdoen.
Volgens Peter Stoffberg, ’n gemeenskapsaktivis, is sy veldtog genaamd “#Piemphulle” op dreef en inligting word gereeld aan hom oor die identiteit van die skieters verskaf. “Iemand sal ernstig daarna moet kyk om tieners se aandag
weg van bendebedrywighede te kry.”
Volgens Stoffberg word die jongspan gebruik omdat hulle minderjarig is en in die meeste gevalle in hul ouers se sorg vrygelaat word – net om weer iemand te gaan skiet. “Ouers, familie en vriende moet ook die skuld dra,” sê Stoffberg, “omdat hulle geld gaan leen om skieters se borg te betaal”.
Volgens Esmeralda Jooste van Xtreme Youth is kan verskillende faktore ’n rol in die voorkoming van hierdie euwel in die gemeenskap speel.
Volgens haar is van die belangrikste faktore vroeë ondersteuning in skole en gemeenskappe; daarmee saam ook toegang tot mentors, berading en die aanleer van lewensvaardighede.
“Positiewe alternatiewe soos sport, kuns en entrepreneurskap moet gebied word en ouers en gemeenskapsleiers moet meer betrokke raak,” glo Jooste Volgens Angelo Valentine sr van Teens Alive moet nie-regeringsorganisasies se programme op alle regeringsvlakke bygestaan word. Hy sê organisasies moet alles uit hul eie sak finansier en hulle is nie altyd by magte om vir die gebruik van geriewe te betaal nie.
Mamre, Pella, Duinefontein
Photo: Ivan Swart
Kombers-insameling kort nog 200
Die Tabernacle of Love-kerk het in vennootskap met Radio Atlantis 107.9 FM altesaam 289 komberse vir mense in nood ingesamel.
Volgens Nicky Pretorius, die stasiebestuurder van Radio Atlantis, is die komberse ingesamel as “toegangsgeld” vir ’n lofprysing-en-aanbiddingsmusiekaand wat in Mei gehou is Lorenzo Maya van die Tabernacle of Love-kerk het gesê ander kerke soos
Siloam, die New Generation Kingdom Church, die Grace of Gods Ministries, Tasmia en Siloam-dansers ’n groot rol in die sukses van die projek gespeel
Volgens Pretorius mik Radio Atlantis steeds daarna om komberse in te samel totdat hulle 500 of meer bereik het.
Hulle het nou al byna 300 ontvang.
Maya is verheug dat die projek so ’n reusesukses was danksy die bemarking van die veldtog op Radio Atlantis.
Volgens Lorenzo hoop hulle om dit ’n
jaarlikse instelling te maak en wil volgende jaar ’n winterveldtog doen.
Hy vertel dat die winterprojek nie net op komberse gaan fokus nie, maar ook op warm klere en kos.
Dié kerk het die komberse aan Radio Atlantis geskenk, wat toe begin het om die komberse aan sopkombuise, skuilings, ’n klub vir seniors, ’n dagsorgsentrum en crèches te versprei.
Van die begunstigdes was die Atlantis Apteek-sopkombuis, United Sanctuary
Against Abuse en die Atlantis Seniors Club (ACCA). Hoewel ’n aantal pragtige winkel gekoopte komberse onder die skenkings is, is die meeste komberse en kniekomberse kleurvolle gehekelde items, gemaak met sorg, liefde en vaardigheid. Die stasie het sy dank teenoor veral pastoor Isak Maya en sy vrou, Vivienne Maya, uitgespreek vir hul vennootskap met Radio Atlantis – ’n radiostasie uit die gemeenskap, vir die gemeenskap.
NEMASECTION 24G RECTIFICATION PROCESS: PRELIMINARYADVERTISEMENT – June 2025
Rectification of NEMAlisted activities on Portion 39 of the Farm Driefontein No. 29,Atlantis, Western Cape
DEA&DPREFERENCE NO: 16/3/3/6/1/A1/2/3055/25
Notice is hereby given of a public participation process in terms of the National Environmental ManagementAct (NEMA,Act 107 of 1998) Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) Regulations 2014(asamended)andtheSection24GRegulations(Regulation698of20July2017).
The owner of Portion 39 of Farm 29, Atlantis (“the site”), has undertaken the clearance of vegetation thereon.ThisactivitytriggeredtherequirementforenvironmentalauthorisationintermsoftheNEMAEIA Regulations(2014,asamended),andasthiswasnotobtained,theactivitymustberectifiedbyapplying for ex post facto approval.The owner is therefore proceeding with a rectification application in terms of Section24GofNEMA.TheapplicableEIARegulationslistedactivitiesareasfollows:
ListingNotice1-Activityno:27:
The clearance of an area of 1 hectares or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation, exceptwheresuchclearanceofindigenousvegetationisrequiredfor— (i)theundertakingofalinearactivity;or (ii)maintenancepurposesundertakeninaccordancewithamaintenancemanagementplan.
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Verskillende geestelike groepe het onlangs komberse as “toegangsgeld” vir ’n lofprysing-en-aanbiddingsmusiekaand, wat in Mei gehou is, ingesamel
Die Tabernacle of Love-kerk se geestelike groep het ook hul deel tydens die musiekaand gedoen
Meer as net ’n wassery
MurphyRoberts
“Ek wou nog altyd ander mense se lewe makliker maak – veral senior burgers,” vertel Charlotte Maree, ’n voormalige wetstoepasser en die eienaar van Cleen Vibes.
Volgens Maree het haar oorlede ma die passie om mense se lewe te vergemaklik, by haar aangehits Daarom het sy besluit om Cleen Vibes te begin “Cleen Vibes is nie net ’n wassery nie,” vertel sy trots, “maar ’n plek waar kliënte rustig met van die lekkerste koffie en gratis internet kan ontspan ”
Volgens Charlotte het alles in 2022 begin toe sy eers in die klein en by die huis begin het “My ma se dood het my egter gemotiveer om ’n diens te lewer wat ander se lewe beter sal maak,” vertel sy “Ek het in 2024 besluit – dit is nou of nooit ”
Sy het die onderneming amptelik begin en kyk vandag trots terug op wat sy reggekry het “Kliënte wat sukkel om hul wasgoed tot daar te kry, laat weet ons en dan gaan haal ons dit gou-gou Jou wasgoed word veilig opgelaai en later weer afgelaai ” Cleen Vibes bied ’n heerlike, warm, huishoudelike atmosfeer en mense wat met hul skootrekenaars wil kom sit en werk terwyl hulle wasgoed skoon kom, kan die gratis internet gebruik
Die nuwe, uiters moderne toerusting soos die wasmasjiene werk ook met Wifi, wat dit volgens Charlotte soveel geriefliker maak Sy kan dit selfs van haar huis af aan- en afskakel
Tydens Weskus Nuus se besoek aan Cleen Vibes het een gereelde kliënt, Danielle Stephens van Saxon Sea, gesê dit is regtig ’n plesier om haar wasgoed daar te kom
doen
“Die atmosfeer laat my gemaklik voel en dit is regtig een groot plesier,” sê sy
Die wassery én koffiewinkel is besig om bekend te raak vir die lekker koffies wat hulle bedien. Volgens Patricia Nero van Proteapark het sy besluit om haar vriendin
Katriena Jass met koffie op haar verjaarsdag by die wassery te kom bederf
“Dit was regtig moeilik om ’n ideale plek te kry, maar iemand het ons na Cleen Vibes verwys Dit was voorwaar aangenaam,” onthou Nero en Jass
“Die diens is van die beste en die koffie was to die for, ” het die twee gespog
“Ons sal gewis weer terugkom "
Nou wie kan dan met dié twee vriendelike tannies verskil?
Wen kaartjies na Alladin in Canal Walk
Een Weskus Nuus-leser kan vier kaartjies na die uitvoering van Alladin in Canal Walk wen. Dit is die ideale gesinsuitstappie na dié winkelkompleks, wat besoekers al sedert 2002 elke winter met teaterproduksies inspireer
Canal Walk verander sy binnehof elke winter in ’n teaterwonderland en vermaak gehore met hartverwarmende stories, ryk kostuums en oorspronklike produksies.
Aladdin belowe al die opwinding van die Arabiese Nagte met vlieënde matte, verborge skatte, ’n ondeunde genie en ’n held wat leer wat dit beteken om dapper te wees.
Volgens Vanessa Herbst, Canal Walk se bemarkingsbestuurder, het hulle die afgelope 23 jaar verskillende geslagte van families deur hul deure sien kom – van kleuters met groot oë tot ouers wat onthou dat hulle self as kinders hierheen gekom het.”
Die titelrol word gespeel deur Anzio September met Mekaila Mathys as die vreeslose Prinses Jasmir, terwyl Onela Metuso die Gees van die Lamp vertolk.
Opvoerings begin Saterdag (28Junie) en duur tot 20 Julie met drie vertonings daagliks (maar nie op Maandae nie) om 11:00, 12:30 en 14:00.
Een gesin kan vier kaartjies ter waarde van R110 elk saam met vier kitskos-koepons na enige vertoning van Alladin wen deur vóór Vrydag 27 Junie om 12:00 die jaartal waarin Canal Walk met hul winterteater begin het, per WhatsApp na 0825760453 te stuur. Onthou om jou naam, van en in watter buurt jy in of naby Atlantis woon, saam te stuur.
Charlotte Maree, die eienaar van Cleen Vibes, en Jadia Magerman by die internet gekoppelde wasmasjiene
Patricia Nero en Katriena Jass van Proteapark het die heerlike atmosfeer met van die beste koffie by Cleen Vibes geniet
‘Atlantis parents, be proactive’
Murphy Roberts
Early-intervention and schoolbased mental health services are crucial, said Donito Botha, youth ward committee leader of Ward 32, on the ongoing gang war, where youngsters are now more involved than adults
He said many youth involved in violent crime have experienced trauma or have untreated behavioural health issues, and family-support programmes, strengthening parenting skills and providing support to at-risk families, can help prevent future violence
“We need violence-interruption programmes, such as Cure Violence or Advance Peace by trained community members, to intervene before violence occurs, often with direct ties to high-risk youth
“We need to connect minors with trusted adult mentors, vocational training and leadership opportunities to reduce the sense of isolation to improve future outcomes ”
Botha believes Atlantis lacks safe, youth-friendly spaces for after-school hours such as libraries, recreation centres and youth clubs that provide supervised environments and reduce idle time leading to crime The City of Cape Town programme for Ward 32, which Councillor Moosa Raise dedicated 21% of his budget to, gets the youth more involved and was well attended by learners from Robinvale High and
Proteus High It also took in mediation training to help the youth learn to resolve conflicts without violence, Botha said
He said youth employment programmes such as Youth Works or sponsored initiatives that provide job skills, income and a responsibility could help
“The police, Law Enforcement and Department of Justice should also engage our youth through dialogue programmes and build trust between them and at-risk youth,” Botha said “Discipline starts at home, and parents who see their children hanging out or interacting with the wrong
crowd should intervene before it’s too late
“Children should be disciplined if they are being naughty and privileges taken away This is not a modern problem, but it requires modern solutions ”
He urged communities not to be afraid to speak out “We allow these things to happen because we remain silent Our community can be fixed, but it’s up to us to do that We can do all we want, but we need parents to stand with us, and we need to bring back the days of ‘your child is my child’, and discipline starts at home ”
Youth leader Donito Botha said parents need to play their part in preventing crime in Atlantis Photo: Murphy Roberts
Koeberg Nuclear
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Who should attend?
All persons living within the municipal area around Koeberg, all affected and interested organisations or parties, and any other persons concerned about their health and safety from a nuclear and radiation safety point of view are welcome to attend the forum Persons wishing to attend are requested to register as a member
How do I register?
Kindly e-mail your details, i.e., full name, contact number, organisation (if applicable) or indicate whether you are a resident, to Debbie Joshua, Senior Advisor Stakeholder Management and Community Development (JoshuaD@eskom co za)
When are the PSIF meetings held?
The remaining PSIF meeting dates for this year are:
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Who to talk to:
For more information, contact Lewis Phidza, Koeberg Stakeholder Management Manager, via email (PhidzaNL@eskom co za) Alternatively, send an email to JoshuaD@eskom.co.za.
Koeberg Emergency Preparedness Calendar
Residents, schools, and businesses in the 16km radius of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station are reminded that the calendar contains important information about the Koeberg Emergency Plan
Should you require a copy of the Koeberg Emergency Plan Calendar, kindly request one by sending an email to klinekn@eskom co za
Koeberg
Agenda items
Koeberg quarterly feedback – Eskom
Koeberg Long Term Operation (LTO) update – Eskom Status update of the Traffic Evacuation Model (TEM) – City of Cape Town
Venue: Koeberg Visitor’s Centre
Date : Thursday, 26 June 2025
Time : 19:00
Should you be attending the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF), please note that positive proof of identification will be required to access the venue. The PSIF will be conducted both virtually and in-person When you RSVP, please indicate whether you will be attending in-person (venue listed above) or via the virtual platform.
Kindly RSVP to Debbie Joshua, by sending an email with the required details to joshuad@eskom co za before or on Monday, 23 June 2025 by 17
All residents, interested parties and organisations are cordially invited to attend the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum (PSIF) The details for the Forum are as follows:
Public Safety Information Forum
This is a platform for residents within the municipal boundary of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station to receive and ask for nuclear safety related information from the facility
Youth Day made magical
Teenz Alive SA, a non-profit that works with youth of Atlantis, Pella, Mamre and Witsand, sought to make a Youth Day to remember.
“We wanted it to be magical,” said Carol Koopman of Teens Alive SA, “because many of our children and young people have never had the chance to experience life beyond the borders of Atlantis
“With no cinema in our area something as simple as a movie outing becomes a dream out of reach for many She said Teenz Alive SA believed Youth Day should be about more than speeches and lectures; it should also be about joy, discovery and unforgettable memories.
The group organised something different after listened to the youth, especially the dancers who spoke with excitement about watching the Mufasa movie, and instead of just talking, we made it happen. Koopman said young people were therefore taken out for a true cinema experience. “The excitement on their faces, the laughter, the gasps during the movie and the pure joy in the room reminded us exactly why we do what we do. The kids had an absolutely amazing time and many are already asking, ‘When are we doing it again?’
“This Youth Day we didn’t just entertain, we inspired, we connected and made memories. Sometimes changing a life starts with just one day out and one dream made real.”
GROEN KOLOM
Vier
Jeugmaand met Doel
Hoewel Suid-Afrika Jeugmaand in Junie herdenk bring die Atlantis- spesiale ekonomiese sone (Asez) hulde aan die moed, krag en potensiaal van ons land se jongmense
Hierdie maand herinner ons aan die sleutelrol wat die jeug in die vorming van ons demokrasie vervul het – veral diegene wat in die 1976-Soweto-opstand opgestaan het – ’n daad van dapperheid wat steeds nuwe geslagte inspireer
Ons is by die Asez daartoe verbind om die ontwikkeling van vandag se jeug te ondersteun –veral in Atlantis en omliggende
gemeenskappe
As ’n sone toegewy aan groentegnologie en inklusiewe nywerheidsgroei, sien ons die bemagtiging van jongmense as sentraal tot ons visie vir ’n volhoubare en veerkragtige toekoms Ons fokus strek verder as net herinnering – ons bou aktief aan geleenthede vir die jeug deur inisiatiewe wat vaardigheidsontwikkeling, entrepreneurskap en werkskepping bevorder Asez gebruik vennootskappe, opleidingsprogramme, internskappe en ondersteuning van entrepreneurs om te help om jongmense toe te rus met die nodige hulpmiddels om in die groenekonomie te floreer Jeugmaand is meer as net ’n
viering – dit is n oproep tot aksie om in die idees drome en vermoë van die volgende geslag te belê Ons vier jong Suid-Afrikaners wat hul plek inneem as innoveerders, ambagslui, leiers en veranderingsagente wat nie net hul eie toekoms bou nie,
Murphy Roberts
Donito Botha, Ward 32 Youth Committee Leader, Anzio Fagodien and Councillor Moosa Raise with the youngsters during Youth day
Young people learnt that Youth Day can also be fun.
Teenz Alive SA treated the youth to a night out at the movies, for many of them a first
Coral Place se woonstelle is ook met nuwe beligting vervang. Volgens Lightburn word alle huureenhede en spesifiek woonstelle se ligte vervang om dit vir inwoners veiliger te maak
Nuwe beligting in Coral place skep veiliger omgewings, het die wykraadslid Allister Lightburn gesê
West Coast College celebrates the Class of 2024 at memorable graduation ceremonies
West Coast College proudly hosted its 2025 graduation ceremoniesoverfoursessionson4and5JuneattheMalmesbury Town Hall. These occasions marked the formal qualification of studentswhocompletedcoursesinEarlyChildhoodDevelopment (Levels 4 and 5), Community Development, National Certificate (Vocational)Level4,ApprenticeshipsandNationalDiplomas.
The ceremonies featured keynote addresses by Melissa Parker, Provincial Skills and Partnerships Director at the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT); David Joubert, Municipal Manager of the West Coast District Municipality, Bronwin Abrahams, Regional Manager of merSETA and DrKennedyDakile,entrepreneurandmedicalpractitioner
Top-performing students in the NC(V) programmes were recognised, each receiving prize money generously sponsored by SAYDBUC Academic Attire. The following students were recognised as the top achievers in their respectiveprogrammes:
• The NC(V) Level 4 Office Administration programme: Kaylin PhilushcaDrushellWillemse,VredenburgCampus
• The NC(V) Level 4 Hospitality programme: Asipe Malo, MalmesburyCampus
• The NC(V) Level 4 Education & Development programme: VictoriaBeukes,VredendalCampus
• The NC(V) Engineering & Related Design Level 4 programme: KlarissaCoetzee,VredenburgCampus
• The NC(V) Electrical Infrastructure & Construction Level 4 programme:JaquesFrancoisvanZyl,CitrusdalCampus
• The NC(V) Primary Health Level 4 programme: Thembeka Mazikwana,VredendalCampus
The NC(V) Level 4 Tourism programme: Zimvo Ngwenze, VredenburgCampus
ThePrincipal'sAward,presentedtothetopNC(V)studentacross all programmes, went to Kaylin Willemse of the Vredenburg Campus in the Office Administration Level 4 programme. She walkedawaywithalaptopsponsoredbyCapeBookandCollege Suppliesandatrophy
National Diploma students also shone on the day, the following students receiving top honours in their respective fields:
• The Diploma Studies Business Management programme: ShinazRevellGeraldineCloete,VredenburgCampus
• The Diploma Studies Financial Management programme: PalesaLebata,MalmesburyCampus
The Diploma Studies Hospitality and Catering Services programme:NolukhanyoWani,MalmesburyCampus
• The Diploma Studies Human Resource Management programme: Amber Jade Vanessa Cupido, Malmesbury Campus
• The Diploma Studies Management Assistant programme: SharonKies,VredenburgCampus
• The Diploma Studies Public Management programme: StephanJeanArendse,VredenburgCampus
These top achievers received smartphones, courtesy of Cape BookandCollegeSupplies.TheprestigiousChairperson'sAward, presentedtothetop-performingNationalDiplomastudent,wentto Stephan Jean Arendse from Vredenburg Campus, who also walkedawaywithalaptopsponsoredbyCapeBookandCollege Suppliesandatrophy
"Wewouldliketocongratulatetheclassof2024forreachingthis importantmilestone,"saidLungisaMbulawa,WestCoastCollege Principal. “Your dedication, perseverance and commitment have broughtyouthisfar,andweareimmenselyproudofwhatyouhave achieved. As you take the next steps into the world of work and further opportunities, we are confident that you will carry the valuesandexcellenceofWestCoastCollegewithyouandmakea meaningfulimpactwhereveryougo.”
The graduation ceremonies of West Coast College, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) tertiary educationalinstitutionwithfivecampusesservingtheWestCoast region,notonlyhonouredacademicsuccess,butalsohighlighted the commitment of the college and its partners to empowering youngSouthAfricansforabetterfuture.
