Tyger Burger | Elsies/Eersterivier/Ravensmead | E-edition | 08 April 2026
WOENSDAG8APRIL
. Jaco Barnard-Naudésedebuutbundel om my kasteleinSpanjetesloop word bespreek by die byeenkomsvan dieDurbanville-poësiekring deur CoenraadWalters. Diebyeenkomsbegin om 10:00 in dieDurbanville-biblioteeksaal.Besoekers is welkom teen R50per persoon. Ligte verversingssal geniet word.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.commet navrae of verskonings.
SATURDAY11APRIL
. GracePresbyterianChurch will be hosting a Community Marketfrom08:30 to 14:00 at the church on the corner of Camoens and Burrow Street,Monte Vista. Bring your family and friends forawonderful morning out and enjoyoutsidevendors, plentyoffood and drinks, atea garden,a lunch braaitobeenjoyed from 12:00to14:00.For more informationcontact Jeannieon083 305 0424
. TheLoveofChristMarketwilltakeplace from 09:00 to 17:00 at Crossway Church, 51 Goedemoed Road,Goedemoed,Durbanville.The market will have crafts,gifts and refreshments, aprayerroom, support forMES and food hampers to help the needy, also the promotionofKidsKingdom. Card payment only, no cash accepted.Contact Roxanne on 060498 6421 for more informationorifyou wouldliketosponsor hampers or tombolawithfaith-based items or donations. . TheEaster Marketatthe Andries OlivierDurbanville QuadriplegicCentre takesplace from 09:00 to 14:00 at 18 Hafele Street,Durbanville.Discovertreasures like books, arts &crafts, plants, home-baked goodies, and so much more
WOENSDAG15APRIL
. DieTygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubkom om 09:30 vir 10:00 by dieNGkerk ParowWelgelegen, Provencestraat47, Welgelegen, byeen. Diesprekers is Lorraine Rose,wat ‘n blommedemonstrasie met dietitel “Verrassing” saldoen, en Anja Freysen, watsal praat oormoderne tendenseenwenkevir tuinontwerp.‘n Blommekunskompetisie met dietitel “Halfmoon kisses” word aangebied. Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864vir meer inligting.
. Curious about Buddhism and the practiceof meditation? Residents and visitorsare invited to join aBuddhist Lecture on MeditationatMilnerton Library,81Pienaar Road,onWednesday15April at 18:30. Theevening will includea talk on meditation from aBuddhist perspective, followedbya guided session to help participantsexperiencemindfulness firsthand.The session is expected to last 2–3hours and newcomersare warmly welcomed.Attendees can also benefit from practical guidance on incorporating meditationintodaily life,withanemphasis on mental clarity, calmness, and inner focus. Thelecture is open to all, with asuggested donation of R70, and visitor parkingisavailable at the library. Forenquiries or to register,contact capetown@buddhism-southafrica. orgor067 3768336
SATERDAG18APRIL
. DieVriendevan Bracken vier hul 20 jaar vandiens by dieBracken-natuurreservaatmet 'n grootbyeenkoms by diereservaat.Daarsal 'n verskeidenheid van stalletjies en aktiwiteitesoos'npretdraf, 'n begeleide stap,'npraatjie en rotsverf vir diekinderswees. Die dagbegin om 07:00 en eindig 12:00. Kontak André by 071089 9503 vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY2MAY
. TheCapeTownGem and Mineral Club’s next open daytakes placefrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop St,Bothasig.Entryisfree. Learnmoreabout the hobbyofcrystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Trawl the stalls chat to members and find your special item. Plenty of off-roadparking. Food available. Allwelcome, especially children.
SATURDAY30MAY
. TheDianna JacksonFoundationwillhosta Community MarketDay from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Summer Greens Community Centre,22TinkersRoad, Summer Greens. Theevent willfeaturelocal vendors, food stalls,handmade crafts,fashion,music and family-friendlyentertainment.Freeentry.Contact CJ JacksononWhatsApp072 8301966for more information.
SATURDAY6JUNE
. TheCapeTownGem and Mineral Club’s next open daytakes placefrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop St,Bothasig.Entryisfree. Learnmoreabout the hobbyofcrystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Trawl the stalls, chat to members and find your special item. Plentyof off-roadparking. Food available.
SATURDAY4JULY
. TheCapeTownGem and Mineral Club’s next open daytakes placefrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop St,Bothasig.Entryisfree. Learnmoreabout the hobbyofcrystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Parking available.
Theseare the words of astunned Botswanan man as he gaped open-mouthed at asolar-powered electric bike.
“You don’t need oil, you don’t need petrol,” he says when asked if he would like thebike to be availableinhis country.
“Makeaplan, Sir Stephan,” he pleads in episode six of an online documentary series titled Recharging Hope.
“Hopefully,wewill,” replies Dr Stephan Lacock, aresearcher specialising in electric mobility at Stellenbosch University.
Lacock was one of ateam of researchers who drove a groundbreaking 6200-kilometre journeyfrom Kenya to South Africa,using only solar power, creating an online documentary series and breaking an unofficial world recordalong the way.The Kenyan-manufactured Roam Air motorcycles made the entire trip without asingle breakdown or grid charge
GREENELECTRICMOBILITY
Long before the hefty petrol price increase was on all South African’s minds, Lacock’s journey started when he andProf Marthinus Booysen,director of the Electric Mobility Lab at Stellenbosch Universityhad a funny idea.
“I’m specialisinginelectric
mobility for the public transportation system of subSaharanAfrica.Wewere doing research on taxis andIpresented my work in Kenya.Imet a company called Roam.Theyare the largestelectricmotorcycle manufacturer on theAfrican continent. And Iwas absolutely blown awaywithwhat they’re doingand thought to myself, ‘why aren’twedoing this in SouthAfrica?’”Lacock said. “Icame back andwestarted forming aresearch agreement withRoam.”
Roam donated two Roam Air bikes,tothe university for its research but the team hit a snag trying toget themtoSouth Africa
EPICDRIVE
“It got down to apoint where we justcouldn’tshipthe bikes to South Africa.It was very difficult,” Lacock said. “Wewere sitting in awimpy in Pretoria oneday,he(Booysen) said, ‘there has to be away’ andI told him, ‘Well,thereisthis onecrazy idea andit’stodrive down the motorcycles. He just started laughing andIstarted laughing andina month’stime we basically organised the entire trip.”
POLITICALWILL
Once underway the projecttook on newproportions.
Booysensaid: “While we were doing this,werealised
that the project is givingus an opportunity to demonstrate something that we’ve been talkingaboutfor avery long time.Itgave us the opportunity to show thatmicromobility in Africa can be electric,itcan be local anditcan be green.”
He adds thatthereare still too manybarriers to South Africa embracing greener transport.
“I thinkwehave so many barriers andit’smostly because of lackofpolitical will. We have leaders whoare notreally pushing hardenoughfor us to transform ourtransport sector.
As you can see nowwith the priceofpetrol, we are completely dependent on theimportsof fuel.”
The designer of thebike, Masa Kituyi, who alsowentalong for theride,agrees.
“It’s easiertobuy aGerman car and bring it to South Africa than it is to buy aKenyan-made motorcycle,” said Kituyi, who is the Micro Mobility Product Owner at Roam.
“That kindofpolicy needs to change,” he says in the documentary.
Booysenadded: “Wehave leaders whoare not really pushing hardenoughfor us to transform ourtransport sector.”
He pointedout that while more countries are movingonto greener fuels, South Africa hasn’t followed suit.
“We onlyproducepetroland diesel vehicles andweexport all
of those, most of thosemarkets are going to dryup. That is approximately 450 000 jobs that are at risk,” he said. “We desperately need to convert to electric very soon to protect those jobs.”
He cited an electric vehicle project 20 yearsago that was killedbypolitical interference and redtape and called for greater African collaboration to overcome shared challenges, criticising borders“drawn by European hands” that separate countries with common problems and solutions.
“Electric mobility in East Africa is actually exploding,” Lacock adds.“They are by far ahead of South Africa. For instance, Roam alone has over 5000 motorcycles on theroad of Nairobi.”
DOCUMENTARY
Duringtheir SouthAfrican leg, theteam broke an unofficial world record by covering 1009,6 kilometres in asingle day on an electric motorcycle.
They captured the journey on camera and stitched it into aseven-part documentary to highlight southern Africa’s electric mobility difficulties and thesolutions that can exist.
“Through doing this, we also realised that we could inspire young children and future engineers in our region to think biggerand to think towards really providing aclean and sustainable mode of transport
DRIVE FROM KENYATO CAPE TOWN CAPTURED IN DOCUMENTARY
to communities. It completely morphed intothis big thing where we did something special and we were fortunate enough to capture the whole thing and to make anice documentary out of it.”
During their SouthAfrican leg,theteam brokeanunofficial worldrecordby covering 1009,6 kilometres
Flushotsurged afterearlyarrival
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
The publicisurged to vaccinate against influenzaasthe flu season hascommenced earlierthan usual, the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) announcedlast week. The2026 influenza season began in the week of 9March, withthe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season starting simultaneously. The concurrent onset means clinicianscould potentially see a
start of theinfluenza seasonasit takes abouttwo weeks for an adequate immune response to develop following vaccination.”
City begins Eskomsplit
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DESIREE.RORKETYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
Movingaway from reliance on Eskom’s risingelectricity costs, the City may become thefirst municipality in South Africa to procure electricity at scale from licenced energytraders and aggregators at below Eskom rates. Anew Energy Trader Tender aims to procure500 MW through Power PurchaseAgreements (PPAs) spanningone to 10 years from avariety of powergenerationtechnologies, including solar.
Accordingtothe City, it spends approximately 70% of itstariff income to buybulkenergyfrom Eskom.
“As by far the greatest input cost, it is
vital to find means to reduce the impact of Eskom on electricity costs and subsequent consumer tariffs,”says Mayco member for energy, Xanthea Limberg.
“The City remains ahead of the curve, adapting to international best practices and SouthAfrica’s transitioning energy landscape through amix of inhouse solutions and greater private sector collaboration.”
Limberg encourages Nersa-licenced energy traders and aggregators to submit theirproposals under thistender as the City looks to accelerate power procurement in the open market at affordable prices.
Tenderers have until 13 May to respond.
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LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraatwater en sanitasie)kan diepersentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egternie virdie kategorievolledig huishoudelik nie.
Hooftrekkevan wysigings vir water en sanitasie
•Aanpassing vandie eiendomswaardekategorieëommet die algemene waardasie 2025testrookensodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategorie grotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenamesboof onderdie gemiddelde aanpassing in diewaardekategorieë kankliënte egternahoëroflaer kategorieë laat oorskuif.
Diverse tariewe:
•Regstelling vantariefonderitem9.7 2.13met betrekkingtot dieinstalleringvan ’n verbindingspyp, watverkeerdelik dieselfde was as dietariefonder item 9.7.2.15.Hierdie foutisnou reggestelmet dieoog op 2026/27.
Ander:
tariefbeleid.
2.2 ELEKTRISITEIT
Dietariewe hier onder berus op ’n gemiddeldestyging van6,67%,wat op1 Julie 2026in werkingtree.
Die afkorting“GEREG.”verwysnadie gereguleerdegedeeltevan dietarief(wat deur die Raad en die nasionale energiereguleerdervan Suid-Afrika(NERSA) goedgekeur word), en ONGEREG.” na die ongereguleerde gedeelte (wat slegs deur dieRaad goedgekeur word). Dietariefindie totaalkolomme is wat op diekliëntserekening salverskyn.
Deurvoervir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)
•Residensiëlekliënte met ’n koopkragmeter en ’n munisipale eiendomswaardasievan R500 000 of minder kominaanmerking virdie hulptarief.
•Residensiëlekliënte met’nkoopkragmeteren’nmunisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000, maar minder as R1 miljoen, kominaanmerking virdie huishoudeliketarief.
•Alle ander residensiëlekliënte sal dietuisgebruikertarief betaal, tensy hulle voldoen aan diebykomende kriteriaingevolgedie tariefbeleid om diehulptariefteontvang,
word,moet’ngevorderde (AMI-) kragmeter op hulle eieonkoste laat installeer indien hulle nie reedseen het nie.
•Daar is geen verandering in dietoekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie buitenvir kliënte wat ditsal verbeurwanneer hulle na diehuishoudelikeof tuisgebruikertariefoorskuif.
•’nAansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal virdié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees 29,65 c/kWh as ’n bydrae toteiendomsbelasting,soos toepaslik ondersteuningstelselsgereed en suksesvolgetoets is. Letdaarop dat slegs kliënte wat aanmerking kom.
•Die Stad beplan om kontrakte metSSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aan te verpligtingevir dieStad meebring wat langer sal duur as diedrie (3) boekjare waarvoor dieMTREF 2026/27 voorsiening maak.Die Stad Kaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteit wat metdie voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan sal word,sal in ’n laterestadium geadverteer word •NERSA sal ’n proses van openbaredeelnameonderneem as deel van hulle tariefgoedkeuringsproses. Kliënte kandeur hetsy dieStad of NERSA se proses óf deuralbei prosesse kommentaar lewer.Let daarop dat NERSA se proses slegs op diegereguleerde komponent van dietarief sal
Gewaardeer op R2 350001 totR2580 000Randper maand69,3079,70
Gewaardeer op R2 580001 totR2840 000Randper maand76,2687,70
Gewaardeer op R2 840001 totR3200 000Randper maand83,8396,40
Gewaardeer op R3 200001 totR3500 000Randper maand100,61115,70
Gewaardeer op R3 500001 totR3800 000Randper maand125,74144,60
Gewaardeer op R3 800001 totR4100 000Randper maand150,96173,60
Gewaardeer op R4 100001 totR4800 000Randper maand188,61216,90
Gewaardeer op R4 800001 totR5400 000Randper maand235,74271,10
Gewaardeer op R5 400001 totR6100 000Randper maand282,96325,40
Gewaardeer op R6 100001 totR6700 000Randper maand373,48429,50
Gewaardeer op R6 700001 totR7500 000Randper maand448,17515,40
Gewaardeer op R7 500001 totR7900 000Randper maand470,61541,20
Gewaardeer op R7 900001 totR8500 000Randper maand494,09568,20
Gewaardeer op R8 500001 totR9200 000Randper maand503,91579,50
Gewaardeer op R9 200001 totR9800 000Randper maand574,52660,70
Gewaardeer op R9 800001 totR10 400000 Rand permaand 637,74 733,40
Gewaardeer op R10400 001tot R10900 000Randper maand656,87755,40
THINKING OUTLOUD
Don’t letchocolate trashyour holiday
Easter Sunday usually promises apeaceful morning, chocolatey treats, and perhaps a few family traditions. This year, Idecided to take aleisurely walk along the beach with my three-year-old, expecting to enjoy the cool weather and maybe spotsome earlysigns of spring.What Ididn’t expect was thelittered landscapethat greeted us. Chocolate wrappers, foil fromEaster treats,and colourful plasticpackaging were scatteredacross the sand, remnants of Easter celebrations gone awry. My little one, blissfully unaware of the environmental implications, sawa treasure troveofshiny wrappers and declared it an Easter egg hunt ofhis own. With joy and curiosity, he picked up wrapper after wrapper, giggling at the colourful “finds” along the shoreline. I, on the other hand, was confronted with the stark reality: what should havebeen abeautiful walk along aclean beach had turned into amini clean-up mission. Theirony is striking. Easter chocolates and treats are far from cheapthesedays, yetpeople seem to treat their packaging as disposable. Foil, plastic, and paper wrappers—materials thatcould be recycled or at least disposedofresponsibly —end up scattered across public spaces.
LEWENSKIEKIE
Theimpact of holiday waste goes beyond aesthetic displeasure —plasticpackaging, smallwrappers, and colourful trinkets can pose real dangerstowildlife. Birds, fish, and marine mammals may mistake small piecesoffoil or plastic for food, resulting in injury, illness, or even death
Butall is not lost. The mini clean-up I conducted with my three-year-old turned out to be an unexpected teaching moment. As we picked up the wrappers, Iexplained the importance of “putting things in the bin”
It was asmall but tangible reminder that responsible habitscan be taught at any age —and that even tiny handscan make abig difference.
So, how can we all celebrate Easter —or any holiday —more responsibly? First, plan ahead. Make sure there’s awaste disposalplan for any treats or packaging you bring along. Second, consider reusable or eco-friendly alternatives: chocolate eggs in cardboard boxes, compostable wrappers, or even DIY treats in paper bags that won’t linger in the environment. Third, set an example. Children learn best by watching. If they see adultspicking up afterthemselves, they’re farmorelikely to adoptthese habits themselves.
It’s also worth encouraginglocal businesses andevent organisers to promote responsible wastepractices.From providing recycling bins at public events to using sustainable packaging, collective effort can significantly reduce the amount of litter left behind afterfestivities
As Iwatched my little one carefully collect shiny wrappers, Icouldn’thelp but think: if every family took even a few minutes to be mindful about their waste, our public spaces would reflect the joy of the holiday, not the carelessness of leftover packaging. Easter is meant to be acelebration, not an environmental burden. And if we model responsible behaviour for the next generation, perhaps future walks along the beach will be filled withchocolate treatsinour hands, not scattered foilatour feet
Next year, Iplan to bring along asmall bagand gloves, ready for any “Easter treasure” that finds its way to the sand And maybe, just maybe, more peoplewill start thinkingtwice before letting their holiday celebrations contribute to litter. After all,enjoying chocolate shouldn’t come at the cost of our beaches, wildlife, or community spaces.
–KAILIN DANIELS
“Pypies”kan verkeer beheer
Verwysendna"Brandstof netgemors by verkeersligte" op verlede week se brieweblad.
Ekmoet saamstemmet Anti Robot,want jare gelede toeeknog ‘n jongman was, is pypies by verkeersligte onderdie padgelê, watdie verkeersvloei gemonitor het
Indien ek as ‘n bestuurder by ‘n verkeerslig sou
komendaar wasgeen ander voertuie nie,het die lig outomaties oorgeskakel dat onskon ry.Deesdae is daar nie meer vanhierdie pypies by nuwekruisings te sien nie.Hier in Eversdalwegstaan onslangtye en wag, en eers ná vyfminutekan ons weer ry.Wat ‘n mors vantyd!
MICHIEL LAUBSCHER,Stellenberg
Easter weekend trafficchaos
Iamwriting to express my deep frustration at the trafficchaos that unfolded acrossthe city overthe recent Easter weekend. Whilethe holidayperiod is always busy, this year’s gridlock wasnothingshort of alarming.
From theN1 and R300 to smaller arterial roads, drivers facedhours of unnecessarydelays, confusion,and in some cases, dangerous conditions.
It is clearthat the combination of increasedholiday travel,wet weather,and impatientdrivers created aperfect storm. Yet, much of this couldhavebeen mitigated withbetterplanning andcoordination from trafficauthorities. Road users were left stranded in long queues, with emergencyvehicles struggling to navigate congested routes.Instancesofreckless overtaking, speeding, andlane-hoppingadded to the anxiety, putting everyone at risk.
Iwitnessedfirsthandthe sheer frustration of familiestrying to reach their destinations. Parents with young children, elderlypassengers, andeventhose on publictransportwereforcedtoendure long, stressful
delays. It wasparticularlyconcerning to seedrivers ignoringbasic road rules,asthoughtheir personal schedulesjustified putting others in danger
WhileIappreciatethe efforts of ourtrafficofficers androadsafetyteams, it is evident that more proactivemeasuresare needed. Bettertrafficflow management,clearer signage,and timelypublic announcements couldprevent such gridlockinthe future. Furthermore, public education campaigns on safe driving during peak holidayperiods arecrucial
Ialsourgelocal authorities to consider temporary measures formajor holidayweekends, such as designated lanesfor long-distance travelers, improved trafficlightcoordination, andactivemonitoring of accident hotspots. Thesesteps coulddramatically reduce congestion andprevent accidents.
As residents, we allhavearoletoplayinresponsibledriving, but theauthorities must take the lead in makingour roads saferand moremanageableduring peak periods
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Drivers bracefor potholeseason
As the rainyseasonsetsin, so toodoes what many residents have come to dread—potholeseason. Across our neighbourhoods, roads that were already under strain arenow rapidlydeteriorating, posing risksnot onlytovehicles but to the safety of all. Potholes aremorethanjust an inconvenience. They damage tyres, rims,and suspensions, placing an added financialburden on motorists who arealready grappling with rising living costs.
Forcyclists andmotorcyclists, theypresent an even greaterdanger, increasing the likelihood of accidents andinjuries.
Pedestrians arenot spared either,often forced to navigateflooded or crumbling pathways
Whileweather conditions certainly play arole, the recurrenceand worsening of potholes point to deeper issues around road maintenanceand timelyintervention.
It is crucialthatauthoritiesprioritiseproactive maintenancerather than reactiverepairs.Regular inspections, durablematerials, andswift responses to reported damage cangoalongway in preventing smallissues from becomingmajor hazards.
Residents, too, have aroletoplaybyreporting potholes anddriving cautiously, especially during wet conditions when thesehazards areharder to spot. If we aretonavigatethis season safely,a collectiveeffort is needed to ensureour roads remainreliable, resilient, andsafefor everyone
Iamaregular customer at various shopsin Northumberland Street,Bellville.ThismorningIwent on arun to buy stock forour Easter weekendgetaway Ientered afew shopsatthe entrance of this iconic bargainstreetand washit with ahorriblesmellof death and rotten meat
Ienquired at afew shopsregarding this smellasit washeavilyhanging in theair.I wasinformed thatit wasdiscarded meat from awarehouse.
Iwas shocked. Icannotthink that this is legalor that theyare disposing of this wasteina proper man-
ner. Itoldthemtheyshouldlog acomplaintwith the City of Cape Town andthe health department.They replied that theyhavedonethismultipletimes and nothing happened.
It wasevenmoreshockingthat practices like this areevenallowed. Iwonder what other sicknesses, pests andpollution arehappening with the City's unwillingness to act
Letmejustinform youthatthe business surroundingthemare taxpayers, customers visiting thesestores aretaxpayers andabove all, keep this in mind at the
approaching election, we arevoters. If the CityofCape Town is notinterested in the health andsafetyofit's citizens, voters andtaxpayers please letusknow. Or is it acasethatsomeonehas to become very illorworse before action gets taken?
Iamsorryifthis letter comesacrossasharsh but it shouldbe, it is your responsibilitytoallow people of the CityofCape Town to breathe cleanair,besafe when shopping andnot at riskofpollution anddisease that cancome from this.
JACQUES, Bellville
Dit plahom meer om politici met graaf op foto’s te sien,as‘nskoolhoof
Metverwysingnadie briefvan “LESER” op 1April pladit my nie soveel dat 'n skoolhoof op sportfoto's verskynsonder dathybetrokkeisbydie afrigtingnie Ditpla my meer dat die burgemeester en ook sommigeburgemeesterskomiteelede met 'n graaf of 'n verfkwasindie hand op 'n foto verskyn,terwyl die werkersvir homstaan en kyk. Hul funksie is veel eerder om toetesiendat die werkers die werk reg, betydsen bevredigend voltooi.
Hy salbaie meer waarde toevoegdeur inspeksies te doen vandie gehaltevan werk, waar die Stad van‘n kontrakteur gebruik maak vir die herstel vanbv. plaveisel, maar geen vorigeondervinding vanplaveiwerkhet nie.
Daar word geroem op die hoeveelheid “werksgeleenthede”wat geskep word,maar in die praktyklyk dit soos “rondstaangeleenthede”. ‘n Mens sien dikwels hoedaar totagt mense,insluitend die bestuurder van die voertuig, opdaagomeen stopteken op te rig. Ek het dit al persoonlikervaar waar hulle twee stoptekens moesplant en nadat die eersteeen geplantis, hulle wouoppak om môreterug te komvir die tweede een. Onskyk uit vir ‘n foto vandie burgemeester waar hy die belastingbetalersinlig dat die kontrakteur die werk op eie kostemoetoordoen. NOG ‘N LESER,E-pos
PIENK MAAN BETOWER: Op 3April het ChristaRossouw die nagtelikelig vanBig Bayvasgevang toedie Pienk Maan oordie horison opkom.Donker wolkehet die lug gevul,maar elkeenmet ’n silwer randjie —weerkaatsenddie ligvan die opkomende maan.Die toneel het gevoel soos ’n skildery —subtiel,stil,en togsovol lewe FOTO:CHRISTAROSSOUW
EntriesopenforYouthJazzSeries
Young jazz musiciansacrossthe Western Cape cannow apply to showcase their talents at this year’s Youth Jazz Series,set to take placeinJune at Artscape TheatreinCapeTown. Thetwo-dayevent will featureaspiring jazzsoloists performing on Friday12June,followedbyschool jazz bands takingthe stageonSaturday13June Originally launchedin2003asthe YouthJazz Festival, the programme has expanded significantlyoverthe yearstomeet growinginterest and accommodatethe exceptional talent of young local musicians. Nowknown as the Youth Jazz Series, the project combinesperformanceopportunitieswith valuablemasterclass programmesled by industry professionals.
“Participants become hubsofsustainable learningastheyare given aplatform to voicetheir own creativitytoacaptiveaudiencewhile theyalsoget an opportunitytobroaden their horisons by experiencing themagic of live stage, lights,sound andan audience,”organisers said.
ENTRYREQUIREMENTS
Aspiring musicians and instrumentalistsmust submit audition videos by Friday17 April. Applicants
PARTICIPANTSBECOME HUBS OF LEARNING
mustbe27years oldoryounger in theyearofparticipationand reside in theWestern Cape
Theprogramme encourages both school learners andinformal musicstudents to audition.Music literacy is notessential, with candidateswho play by earwelcome to apply
Each applicant must submit amaximum of two auditionvideos, each lasting 3-4 minutes, featuring two jazz songsorstandards.
Selectedcandidates maybecontactedfor live auditions withthe audition panel, with amaximum of15minutes allocatedper candidate
Successful applicants must be availablefor masterclasses andall required rehearsals between May andJune.Thesesessionswillbearrangedbetween candidates andmentorsfollowing theaudition process
. Contact slu@artscape.co.za foranentry form,then submityourauditionvideo along with theentryform(which must include full name and surname).
Last year’s Youth Jazz Series participants.
Soektognanuwetalent begin opnuut
Die Suidoosterfees se Talentsoektog bied vanjaar weer die geleentheidaan amateurkunstenaarsomhul talent aan die wêreld bekend te stel.
Diégewilde kompetisieword moontlik gemaak deur dotsure. co.za
DRYFVEER
Allison Hendricksvan dieKaapse dansskool in Athlone,Dancefor All,
is diedryfveeragter dieprojek. Diekompetisie is oopvir deelnemersvan 5tot 35 jaar oudwat in dieWes-Kaapwoon. Hullekan deelneem in vier kategorieë:dans, sang,komedie en instrumentale musiek. Gekeurde finaliste krydie geleentheidomdeelteneem aan mentorskapprogramme en professionele werksessies, watdeur bedryfskenners geleiword. Deelnemerswat na dieeindronde deurdring, gaan by vanjaarse ad optree, ewys sal dvoor rdevolle selfvertroue nstenaars soekersen
Daar is opwindende pryseop diespel. Diewenner ontvangR10 000, dienaaswenner R3 000endie kandidaatwat derde eindig, R1 500.
GELEENTHEIDOMTESKITTER
Diealgehele wenner sal ook genooi word om in ’n Suidoosterfees-produksiein2027 op te tree,terwyl ’n belowende danser moontlik ’n voltydse beurs by Dancefor Allkan ontvang. Hendricks, uitvoerende hoof en artistieke direkteurvan Dance forAll, sê: “Die Dancefor Allopleidingsprogram sluit ’n beurster waarde vanR12 000per jaar in vir studente watvoltydswil studeer, of ’n hernubare deeltydse plek, onderhewigaan voorwaardes Dieprogram bied hoëgehaltedansopleiding en holistiese
lewensvaardigheidsopleiding.Op diémanierversterkons studente se selfvertroue,ontwikkelhul danstalentenstelons hulle bloot aanloopbaangeleenthede.”
OPWINDENDEPRYSE
Mensewat wil inskryf moet suidoosterfees.combesoekendie aanlyn aansoekvorm voltooi, of hierdieskakelgebruik.Aansoeke moetindie vorm van’nvideo van maksimum drieminuteingedien word
Diekompetisieisoop vir deelnemersindie Wes-Kaap,en hulle is self verantwoordelik vir vervoer na werksessiesenoptredes
Deelnemersmoetook kennis neem vandie volgende belangrike datums:Aansoekesluit op 10 April,finaliste word op 13 April
aangekondig, en dieeerste werksessie metfinalistevind op 18 April van10:00 tot16:00 by Dance forAll plaas.Die Talentsoektog se eindronde word op 3Mei om 17:00 by dieSuidoosterfeesinKaapstad aangebied
DieTalentsoektog word moontlik gemaak deurdotsure.co.za en word aangebied in vennootskap met Dancefor All, People’s Post,City Vision en TygerBurger Diehoofborge vandie Suidoosterfeesisdie Wes-Kaapse regering en dieprovinsie se departementvan kultuursakeen dport, Stad Kaapstad Netwerk24 Die Burger, NATi, kykNET,die ATKV en Kunstekaap . Kontak AllisonHendricks by allison@danceforall.co.za of 073192 2763 metnavraeoor diekompetisie.
