Tyger Burger Goodwood - E-Edition - 30 April 2025

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Two men, aged 30 and 37, were arrested in connection with series of armed robberies that took place in Woodtsock, Elsies River, Goodwood and Parow, and were due to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court.

Their arrest took place following a police chase on Thursday 24 April

According to Anelisiwe Manyana of the provincial commissioner's office at approximately 15:30 officers of the Maitland Flying Squad were conducting routine crime-prevention patrols when they received intelligence regarding a white Hyundai believed to have been used in an armed robbery in Goodwood earlier in the day

They immediately acted on the information and soon spotted the vehicle travelling in Jakes Gerwel Drive On spotting the approaching police vehicle the Hyundai accelerated to evade capture

A high-speed pursuit ensued, culminating in Station Road, Maitland, where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot Both suspects were apprehended by the officers

A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered false number plates suspected to have been used in various crimes

THE TWO WERE LINKED TO SEVEN ARMED ROBBERIES.

Officers also recovered a purse containing stolen bank cards and identity documents Further investigation linked the suspects to at least seven armed robberies in the above-mentioned areas

The two were detained at Goodwood Police Station and were to appear in court on multiple charges related to armed robbery and possession of stolen property

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This alarming footage prompted local authorities to take action

According to reports, police arrested individuals linked to these incidents following the release of the drone footage

One suspect was apprehended during a routine check at Table View Police Station, and subsequent investigations led to the identification and arrest of two accomplices

“This has been a deeply personal experience for us,” said Davies “We were targeted at one of the key intersections, a place that many people rely on daily It’s not just about my family it’s about the fear that has taken over our entire community ”

He is not alone in his concern

Increasingly, local residents are living in constant fear of daylight robberies and hijackings The problem has escalated to the point where commuters are avoiding key infrastructure, such as the multimillion-rand Malibongwe road structure, once designed to serve the community Now many choose to bypass it for safer routes

Areas such as the N7, Malibongwe, and Potsdam Road intersections have become notorious hot spots for criminal activity What was once seen as a critical access point to and from the city is now viewed with trepidation The result is a frustrating cycle: residents avoid these areas, leading to more traffic congestion in nearby neighbourhoods and a growing sense of insecurity

As highlighted by Davies, one of the contributing factors to the ongoing crime surge is the illegal occupation of land, particularly in the Dunoon community, where criminals have found refuge According to Davies these issues are not

isolated incidents, but have become part of the daily reality for many in the area

He emphasises that merely telling people to avoid these routes is not a sustainable solution

“The infrastructure is there, and it’s valuable We cannot just ignore it and let it sit unused,” Davies said “We need real action to address the root causes and make our streets safer again ”

SOLUTION

The solution, according to Davies, lies in ensuring a permanent police presence in these high-risk areas He believes enforcing law and order is the first crucial step in reclaiming the safety of the community, revitalising the area’s infrastructure and curbing the illegal activities that have plagued the region

“The time for change is now,” he added

“We need to send a clear message that enough is enough Our infrastructure must be used to its full potential, and our community deserves to feel safe again ” In response to the growing concern, Davies has launched a petition calling for increased policing and greater attention to the ongoing safety issues in these hot spots He urged residents to add their voices in support of reclaiming their community

“Help us reclaim our community, sign your name and let your voice be heard,” said Davies

It aims to gather wide support for permanent-safety measures and put pressure on local authorities for immediate action in these high-risk areas

It is a first step towards a safer and more secure environment for all . Visit www.change.org/p/ implement-permanent-police-presence-atmalibongwe-intersection-on-n7-highway

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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Die internasionaal bekroonde botanis Leon Kluge se Between two Worlds is meer as net 'n tuinontwerp

Dis 'n multi-sensoriese verbeeldingsreis amper magies van aard - 'n tentoonstelling van die tropiese planteryk in al sy skoonheid

Met beligting, klank en selfs reuk voer die uitstalling jou mee na 'n wortelboomwoud (mangrove) wat wakker word en weer gaan slaap Van 'n mistige oggend met waterstrome en sonsopkoms met vrolike voëlgesang tot 'n helder maanlignag waar krieke musiek maak Besoekers van oor die stad heen het die afgelope naweek na Hazendal-wynlangoed gestroom om dié buitengewone tentoonstelling te kom ervaar - 'n eerste in Suid-Afrika Dié tuin was verlede jaar Suid-Afrika se inskrywing by die wêreld se grootste tropiese blommeskou in Singapoer waar dit 'n goue medalje en twee toekennings - Beste op Skou, en Beste Beligting - ingeryg het Kluge, 'n landskapkunstenaar wat bekend is vir gewaagde skeppings wat die grense van tuinontwerp verskuif, het ook verlede jaar twee toekennings by die Chelseablommeskou in Londen verwerf

De Gouveia-sussies word bekroon

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HELEEN BOSHOFF@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Twee beeldskone sussies, Amy-Lee en Kaycee De Gouveia, beklee sterstatus nadat hulle geskiedenis gemaak het met hul benoeming as vanjaar se Junior en Senior Liefdadigheidsambassadeurs as deel van Suid-Afrika se Mnr en Mej Junior Suid-Afrika-skoonheidskompetisie

Dit is die eerste keer in die geskiedenis van die kompetisie dat susters saam hierdie eer ontvang

Hierdie vasberade susters van Oakdale het nie net krone gewen nie, maar ook mense se harte, danksy hul standvastige visie, toewyding en passie

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Hul reis weerspieël ware veerkragtigheid en 'n dapper gees Deur hul kreatiwiteit en liefde vir selfuitdrukking het die De Gouveia-susters uitgestyg as rolmodelle vir jong mense, en hul pad na sukses word voortgesit in van die land se mees gesogte kompetisies

Albei sussies was onlangs finaliste in die bekende Mej en Mnr Junior Suid-Afrikakompetisie, aangebied deur Pageants SA en onder leiding van Carolyn Botha Amy-Lee (16) van die Hoërskool Bellville is as Mej Junior Tiener gekroon, terwyl die 10-jarige Kaycee De Gouveia, 'n leerder aan die Laerskool Bellpark, as Mej PreTiener (Pre-teen in Engels) Suid-Afrika wegstap

Vir Amy-Lee is die eer 'n droom wat waar geword het "Dit beteken nie net dat ek erken word vir wie ek is nie, maar dit gee my ook die geleentheid om ’n groter verskil te maak Ek beskou dit as ’n eer en ’n verantwoordelikheid om ander

Amy-Lee is by vanjaar

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Kaycee De Gouveia het as Mej.Pre-Tiener (Pre-teen in Engels) Suid-Afrika weggestap

jongmeisies te inspireer om in hulself te glo en altyd hul passie te volg "

Op haar beurt vertel Kaycee sy is baie bly en dankbaar vir hierdie toekenning "Dit wys vir my dat ek iets spesiaal kan doen en ander kinders kan wys dat hulle ook enigiets kan bereik Dit maak my trots om my land te kan verteenwoordig en wys dat ek 'n verskil kan maak, selfs al is ek nog jonk "

Met hul oë op die wêreldverhoog is

Amy-Lee en Kaycee vooraf gekies om SuidAfrika volgende jaar by 'n internasionale kompetisie in Turkye te verteenwoordig Hul droom is om die titels Miss Teen Universe en Little Miss World huis toe te bring

Amy-Lee en Kaycee samel nou geld in en soek borgskappe om hierdie droom moontlik te maak

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Maar hul invloed strek veel verder as net lintjies en tiaras Amy-Lee en Kaycee is passievol oor gemeenskapsdiens Hulle het onlangs saamgewerk aan 'n skryfbehoeftesen lekkernyprojek waar hulle nuwe en gebruikte skryfbehoeftes ingesamel het Die donasies is in individuele toutjiesakke verpak wat saam met lekkergoed-pakkies voorberei is wat aan die organisasie

Sarmie Mommiez oorhandig is Verder het die twee nuwe skoolklere en skoene gekoop en dit persoonlik aan behoeftige kinders geskenk om selfvertroue en waardigheid te help herstel

Daarby het hulle ook aktief aan die Dignity Dreams-projek deelgeneem waar hulle wasbare en herbruikbare sanitêre doekies aan jong meisies geskenk het Hierdie projek dra daartoe by om waardigheid en skoolbywoning vir meisies in nood te herstel

Met ’n hart vir mense en diere help hulle ook graag die haweloses en bring gereeld tyd deur by diereskuilings soos Lucky Lucy, waar hulle liefde en sorg aan reddingsdiere gee

Oor die pad vorentoe sê Amy-Lee sy wil graag met gemeenskapswerk volhou, "veral met projekte wat diere help, want ek het ’n groot liefde vir hulle Ek sal aanhou om die Lucky Lucy Foundation te ondersteun en ander bewustheid skep oor dierewelsyn" Sy wil ook jongmense aanmoedig om betrokke te raak by hul gemeenskappe en vriendelikheid te kies elke dag Internasionaal hoop ek om Suid-Afrika se naam met trots te dra en ’n positiewe boodskap van liefde, omgee en samewerking uit te dra

Haar sussie meen egter sy sien uit om stories met ander mense te deel "Ek wil graag aanhou om kinders en mense wat swaarkry te help Ek wil graag stories deel en ander kinders wys hoe lekker dit is om te help Ek gaan ook hard werk om gereed te wees vir die internasionale kompetisie in Turkye!"

Die De Gouveia-susters is ware voorbeelde van "skoonheid met 'n doel", en bewys dat dit nie net gaan oor hoe ’n mens lyk of op die loopplank stap nie, maar oor hoe jy deur die lewe stap

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DESIREE RORKE@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

Durbanville is celebrating the achievement of one of its own, media entrepreneur and wellness advocate Berne de Klerk, who was named top-3 finalist at the 10th annual Woman of Stature Awards South Africa, in the media and journalism category

The star-studded gala event, held on 12 April at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, saw more than 700 remarkable South African women nominated, making this year's awards the most competitive to date

A familiar face in the wellness space, De Klerk is the founder of Five Colour Collective, a marketing and media company, but more widely known for her health-and-wellness television productions, which reach audiences across Africa

In addition to producing more than 450 wellness episodes on DStv's SuperSport, 365 days a year, twice a day, she completed two seasons of her Afrikaans television show, Lewenslus Kuiers met Berne, in collaboration with DStv's VIA channel, an accomplishment she lists as one of her proudest moments

The show invites celebrities across South Africa to share their life stories and mental wellness

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To TygerBurger she said this milestone celebrated her journey and that of everyone who walked this path with her “I am deeply honoured to be recognised among such purpose-driven women,” she declared “Representing Cape Town and being named a top-3 finalist among more than 700 nominations are both humbling and energising "

The Woman of Stature Awards, now in its 10th year, celebrates excellence, leadership and resilience in women across 14 diverse categories While the title of Overall Woman of Stature South Africa 2025 was awarded to HOT 102 7 FM’s Tara Penny, Berne’s finalist status highlights her outstanding influence in marketing and media as well as her broader community contributions

Gala in support of animal clinic

Animal lovers and philanthropists are invited to an evening of elegance and generosity at the second annual Mdzananda Animal Clinic Gala Dinner and Auction on Friday 10 May at 18:30 at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Guests will be treated to a delicious two-course dinner prepared by top chefs, a sweet treat for desert, and complimentary table wine to toast to a great cause

An exciting auction featuring exclusive items and experiences will be held Connect with fellow animal lovers, while making a real impact on the lives of animals in need

Tables seat 10 guests, and individual bookings are welcome Guests who do not book a full table will be seated with fellow supporters

All proceeds from the evening will go towards providing essential veterinary care, shelter, and community education to improve the lives of Khayelitsha’s pets and their owners

The Mdzananda Animal Clinic has been serving the community of Khayelitsha for 28 years being the only animal clinic and shelter in the vast township Services include consultations, hospitilisation, surgery, mobile clinics, an animal ambulance, continuous sterilisations, homeless pet shelter and education Around 1500 animals are seen per month Visit www mdzananda co za for more information . Tickets are available at Quicket (https://qkt. io/1PepxN) or by emailing fund@mdzananda. co.za.

Goodwood Market to be held in May

The Goodwood Bargains Market takes place on Saturday 3 May from 09:00 until 13:00 at the Goodwood

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Producers Pieter Toerien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) will present a new production of Joseph and the

Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening at Theatre on the Bay on Friday 9 May. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi awardwinning show, featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including "Any Dream Will Do", "Close Every Door", "There’s One More Angel in Heaven" and "Go, Go, Go Joseph", has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.

Taking on the titular role is Dylan Janse van Rensburg (Spring Awakening, My Fair Lady), alongside vocalist Lelo Ramasimong (The Colour Purple, Little Shop of Horrors) as the narrator and the charismatic Chris Jaftha (Top Billing, Mamma Mia, West Side Story) as Pharaoh. This stellar cast promises an emotionally charged theatrical experience Under the direction of Luitingh and Duane Alexander, with musical supervision by CharlJohan Lingenfelder and musical direction by Amy Campbell, audiences can expect a fresh and exhilarating interpretation of this classic, timeless musical. Choreographers Duane Alexander and Jared Schaedler bring dazzling movement to the stage

The show premieres in Cape Town before heading to Johannesburg in July This exhilarating production is suitable for the whole family

. Tickets cost from R175 at Webtickets and the Theatre on the Bay box office on 021 438 3301.

Trekklavierdag

Wêreld Trekklavierdag en Afrikaans se 100 jaar as amptelike taal word op Dinsdag 6 Mei om 19:00 met die konsert Trekklavier is Groot in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch gevier

Die konsert word aangebied deur die SuidAfrikaanse Vryrietinstrument Vereniging (Safra). Leon Oosthuizen, president van Safra, sê dit is ‘n feestelike kulturele samekoms vir oud en jonk Kom ervaar ‘n onvergeetlike musiekbelewenis van die akkordeon met koor, ensemble en konsertina met vooraanstaande trekklavierspelers, skoolkore, konsertinameesters, kersfeeskore, volkspele en ander musiekgroepe met betowerende klanke in ‘n verskeidenheid genres van klassiek tot volksmusiek. Daar sal ook ‘n mini-expo van alles-akkordeon wees "Kom deel in die samesyn met uitstaande spel en sang Trekklavierstories wat harte raak, van klassiek tot volksmusiek Hierdie musiekmakietie beloof 'n viering van taal en klank or grense heen," sê Oosthuizen Kunstenaars sluit in Louis Verwey, Leon Oosthuizen, André van Vuuren, Loren Ehlers, Corinne Sanderson, Barney van Dyk Zamar JNDR Dries en Esmé Neethling, Boks Bros, MJ Brooks, Willem Luitingh, Laerskool Stellenbosch Junior- en Seniorkore en Perkussie-orkes, Kylemore Sekondêr-koor, Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof A Capella-groep, Volkspele Tygerberglaer, Weber Gedenk Primêr-koor, Laerskool Cloetesville-koor, en die Star of Gladtidings Kersfeeskoor . Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets

Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, wat al verskeie toekennings en nominasies vir haar kinderteater ontvang het, is die vervaardiger van ’n nuwe kinderteaterproduksie, Woordedief, wat in Mei by die Kunstekaap-teater op die planke sal wees

Die Woordedief is ’n stoute kalant wat jaloers is op almal wat kan lees en alles probeer om woorde, stories, letters, sinne en sommer enige rondloper-gedagtes te steel tot groot ontsteltenis van kinders wat baie graag wil leer lees, spel en skryf, en veral stories wil hoor Al die produksie se stories kom uit die voorgeskrewe grondslagfase-boekies van NB Uitgewers

Die maats moet kom help keer dat Pol Pou, Robbie Robot en Zietie By nie in die Woordedief se sak beland en vir altyd verlore raak nie Kleurvolle dekor en kostuums, koddige karakters en musiek wat die kleintjies sal laat wikkel nooi groot en klein om deel te raak van die voortsnellende aksie

Die lirieke is deur Meyer-Rödenbeck en haar dogter, Luca Human, geskryf en deur Coenraad Rall en Luca getoonset

Die vier akteurs is Eldon van der Merwe, Wian Taljaard, Kerscha Titus en Mia van der Merwe

Die uur lange produksie sal van Maandag 5 tot Donderdag 8 Mei om 09:30 in die Kunstekaap-operahuis te sien wees as deel van Suidoosterfees Junior . Stuur e-pos aan margit@dieboer com of skakel 0833033430 vir besprekings

Suidooster-sterre gaan skitter

Die kykNET-sepie Suidooster se sterre gaan weer helder skitter by hul jaarlikse Stormsterkkonsert wat op Saterdag 3 Mei om 17:00 by die Suidoosterfees plaasvind.

Wilmer Müller, die sepie se publisiteitsbestuurder, sê die konsert het nog elke jaar uitverkoop

Die hoofgroep akteurs wat optree is Natasha van der Merwe, Jawaahier Petersen, Irvine van der Merwe, Jill Levenberg, Eden Classens, Craig Adriaanse, Richard September, Simone Biscombe en Dean Smith. Die res van die sepie se rolverdeling maak verrassende verskynings en oudergewoonte sal ’n storielynkinkel of twee wat nog op televisie moet uitspeel, tydens die konsert onthul word.

“Vanjaar se konsert is ook die afskop van Suidooster se tiende verjaarsdagvieringe en dit beloof om die gehoor weer eens op hul voete te kry met talle liedjietreffers,” sê Müller

“Sepiekarakters soos Mymoena, Kaashifa, Wade, Bennie Gary Juicy Justin, Suzy Bianca en die sluwe

Nazeem gaan nie net vir vermaak uit die boonste

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Die Konsert van Hoop is by die Kunstekaap-teater op Woensdag 30 April om 18:00 ’n Suidoosterfees-produksie in samewerking met die Stad Kaapstad en die Nasionale Jeugmusiekstigting. Kaartjies kos R120 tot R150 by Webtickets.

. Mel Botes: Dominoes is at Die Boer theatre restaurant on Thursday 1 May at 20:30 Tickets cost R250 at www dieboer com or 021 979 1911.

. Die Universiteitskoor Stellenbosch tree op Vrydag 2 Mei en Saterdag 3 Mei om 19:00 in die Endlersaal in Stellenbosch op Kaartjies kos R180 by Webtickets.

. The Greatest Love of All starring Belinda Davids is at Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 3 May at 20:00 Tickets from R495 at iTickets

. A Benefit Show for drummer Alan Thwaites is on Sunday 4 May at 14:00 at Woodstock Brewery Great bands playing Tickets cost R200 at Quicket or pay at the door

. Elvis meets Cher with James Marais and Monique Cassells is on Sunday 4 May at 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club Diego de Abreu will be opening the show Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book

. Annie is presented by Edgemead High School in the school hall from 8 to 10 May Tickets from R120 at Quicket

. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay from 9 May until 13 July Tickets from R275 at Webtickets

. André, die Skreeusnaakse Hipnotiseur, is op Saterdag 10 Mei om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R140 tot R180 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net of

rakke sorg nie, maar hulle gaan ook die gehoor om die beurt ’n traan laat pink en skaterlag. Ons sien veral uit om Alistair Izobell op die verhoog te verwelkom om die Suidooster-temalied te sing,” sê Müller

Volgens Jana Hattingh, uitvoerende hoof van die fees, stap Suidooster al ’n lang pad met die Suidoosterfees.

“Ons het vir die eerste keer in 2020 tydens die Covid 19-pandemie met die sepie hande gevat toe ons saam ’n inryteater by Atlantic Studios, die tuiste van Suidooster, in Montague Gardens aangebied het Suidooster is ook ’n vennoot in die Suidoosterfees se jaarlikse Talentsoektogkompetisie

The Stage Performing Arts Studio van Durbanville help vanjaar met die choreografie en verhoogbestuur . Besoek www.suidoosterfees.com. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Webtickets, of Artscape dial-aseat by 021 421 7695.

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. Salome - This is Me is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 10 May at 18:00 Tickets from R200 at Webtickets

. Creedence Clearwater Revival show performed by The Banned is on Sunday 11 May from 15:00 at the Edgemead Bowling Club Entry costs R60 Food and drinks at club prices. Call 061 490 1694 to book.

. Rocco de Villiers kom tree op Moedersdag, Sondag 11 Mei, om 14:00 by Heroes Brackenfell op Deure maak 12:00 oop Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net of iTickets

. Vincent - His Quest to love and be loved (musical) runs at Artscape from 14 to 17 May at 19:30 Tickets from R180 at Webtickets

. Die Universiteitskoor Stellenbosch tree op Vrydag 16 Mei om 19:00 in die Hugo Lambrechts-ouditorium in Parow op Kaartjies kos R160 by Quicket

. Koos Kombuis en die Radio Kalahari Orkes tree op Saterdag 17 Mei op by Daisy Jones, Summerhill-wynplaas. Kaartjies kos R200 by Quicket

. Dan Patlansky and band are at Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wine Estate, on Sunday 18 May Doors open at 13:00, show starts at 15:00 Tickets from R230 at Quicket

. Zoid Psalm: A New Musical Journey is at the NG kerk Bloubergstrand on Friday 23 May (20:00) and Saturday 24 May (14:00 and 18:00). Tickets from R200 at Quicket

. Lauren-Lee tree op Saterdag 24 Mei om 19:30 by die Collective Arts-teater in Boston, Bellville op Kaartjies kos R130 Kontak collectiveartstheatre@gmail. com of 066 226 2539 vir besprekings.

Motor vehicle licence fees are primarily used to build,upgrade,and maintain the provincially-owned road network

Comment on fees hike

The Western Cape Government is inviting residents to comment on the proposed increases of motor vehicle licence fees, published in the Provincial Gazette

Extraordinary 9057 on 17 April

The proposed increases, which are scheduled to take effect on 1 August, are open for public comment until Saturday 17 May

"The Western Cape is home to over two million registered vehicles, and the condition of our roads is consistently rated among the best in the country

“This is largely due to the provincial government’s commitment to ringfencing motor vehicle licence revenue to maintain, upgrade, and expand our road network," said Muneera Allie, Western Cape mobility department spokesperson

“Paying your vehicle licence fees is not just a legal requirement, it is an important contribution to keeping our roads

safe, efficient, and reliable for everyone

“These fees are directly reinvested into the Western Cape’s road infrastructure, helping to build and maintain the roads that connect our communities, support economic activity, and enable daily life ”

Motor vehicle licence fees are primarily used to build, upgrade, and maintain the provinciallyowned road network; assist municipalities in maintaining their more strategic roads, and ensuring continued safe mobility for all road users, including residents, freight operators, tourists, and public transport passengers

The draft regulation is available on this link: 2025 Proposed increases to Motor Vehicle Registration and License Fees . To comment on the proposed increases, send an email to Robyn Titus@westerncape gov.za

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na vuurwapens oorgegaan, en deesdae is vuurwapens maklik bekombaar Die bendes is ook meer professioneel en wreed," sê hy Hy sê die moeilikste ding om uit die tronk te kom en sy lewe te verander, was om deur sy slagoffers se naasbestaandes vergewe te word "Toe ek uitkom, was dit n koue, eensame, pynlike pad om te stap Die eerste persoon by wie se huis ek opgedaag het om verskoning te vra, het die deur in my gesig toegeslaan 'n Ander het op die grond gespoeg en gesê f*kk*f jou stuk gemors Dit was 'n moeilike pad," sê hy . Die boek is by Waldeck by waldeckw67@gmail com of 063 6011 428 beskikbaar

Herewith signing out for one last time...

I had a dream of becoming a journalist from Grade 5, when a teacher helped me recognise my gift of the written word And despite much discouragement of having faith in one's own career dreams, I went on to realise them

Once realised, soon enough it became abundantly clear that this was the right choice, making a difference through telling the stories of others

I always say we are often the voiceless soldiers behind the published works, rewarded by a simple byline at the top for our efforts No personal opinions, no guided narratives So on these few occasions we give readers insight into the person who is the subject of our newspaper

For those who may not know me, or my story, my name is Samantha (although I never hear my full name unless I'm in trouble, of course) I had a dream of becoming a journalist at People's Post newspaper, specifically writing for Mitchells Plain, the area I was born and finished my schooling in, and to which I still a have very deep sense of belonging, even though my family moved out of the area at the start of high-school years

I was inspired to make a difference by telling the positive news from the area, amid continuous front-page articles about all the deepest darkest happenings in the area

My dream was largely realised in 2014 as an intern, on the newspaper's Lansdowne edition But slowly God let the full dream unfold, and in time I wrote for the prized edition for Mitchells Plain What was meant to be a six-month internship ended

.. I WAS INSPIRED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY TELLING THE POSITIVE NEWS FROM THE AREA

after three months with a full-time offer It was an opportunity to prove myself Consequently, I believe I personify the saying "If you love what you do you won't work a day in your life "

With more than 50 awards, commendations, finalist nominations and recognitions along the more-than-10year span of my career, and having the privilege of featuring in almost every major journalism competition in the country I never imagined doing anything else And honestly, through all of this I have learnt many valuable lessons

You know, one cannot tell the future; I mean, if you asked me a few years ago where I'd be at this point my answer would probably have been the same as it was then

Tomorrow I will officially close a chapter of my life At 32 I stand at the precipice of major change I once believed it was too late for me to start over I recognise the magnitude of this new career move, an opportunityto make a fresh start, a whole new beginning, which is more than many can do right now In fact, I didn't want to write this column at all, for fear it would be a tad too emotional My colleagues were quite adamant that I write this, my swansong, and how glad I am that I obliged

For the past 10-and-a-half years, People's Post, and later TygerBurger (as the publication name changed), has become such a huge part of my identity, a publication I have passionately advocated for, and it has been such an incredible ride And while it is with a heavy heart that I officially bid farewell to my career as a reporter today I am so immensely grateful for all I have achieved on this most fulfilling of journeys

Thank you for the memories, for the platform, for the opportunity to inform, inspire and entertain you along the way As I often would say in my videos, "signing out for one more time [although this time final], for People's Post news I am Samantha Lee-Jacobs "

Kommentaar // Comments

Save our coastline from litter before it’s too late

I took a walk along one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches this past weekend and was heartbroken by what I saw Plastic bottles, food wrappers, fishing line, and even broken glass littered the sand, marring what should be one of our greatest natural treasures

Cape Town is known worldwide for its stunning coastline, but without urgent action, we risk losing this priceless asset to pollution and neglect While volunteer clean-ups are admirable they are not enough The City needs to implement regular beach maintenance, stricter littering fines, and more public education campaigns about the consequences of pollution

We must also tackle the issue at the source:

improving waste management in nearby communities and encouraging recycling Installing more visible accessible bins along beach entrances could help Beaches are not just playgrounds for tourists; they are crucial ecosystems for marine life and important spaces for local communities If we fail to protect them now, future generations will inherit nothing but polluted shorelines

Saving our coastline must become a shared responsibility between the government, businesses, and all residents It’s time we treat our beaches with the respect they deserve

AURORA DANIELS, E-mail

Residents fed up with street racing chaos

On Friday evening I called law enforcement regarding the cars speeding in the Goodwood area

On Sunday night again cars motorbikes were revving, racing up and down the Goodwood area for hours

The law enforcement call centre had my call on hold for 10 minutes

Even though they are based in Goodwood the operator said she could not hear anything or see anything on the cameras I asked if they have double-paned windows?

The police station is also in the area Are these departments so far removed from the actual lawlessness in our residential areas?

SAVE OUR NEIGHBOURHOODS, E-mail Paasweek

Paasfees was 'n tyd om met familie deur te bring Om te reflekteer oor jou lewe en hoe Christus die prys vir jou betaal het om jouself af te vra lewe ek vir Hom, wat vir my gesterf het? Maar eerlikwaar ek dink ons mense het die hele punt daarvan gemis Oral rond was daar die een partytjie na die ander partytjie van vroeg tot laat of sommer heelnag deur En ja, mens kan dit sekerlik

Die tale wat ons praat

Ek sien Ou Toppie van Kuilsrivier kla verlede week oor Kaaps ("Ek hou nie van Kaaps", TygerBurger 23 April) Soos hy dit so mooi stel het hy 'n broertjie dood daaraan, want hy "pratie" so nie of meng nie juis met die wat so praat nie

Ek moet sê hy klink 'n bietjie verwaand synde dat hy die wat wel so praat se intellek of beskaafdheid bevraagteken (hulle het ''net-net gr 2 deurgeskraap of ken bloot nie ordentlike taal nie'' in sy woorde, of is kwasi-skrywers of akademeci wat 'n verhandeling moet regverdig) Nee goeiste Ou Toppie ek dink dit is darem so 'n aks of wat te dik vir 'n daalder en 'n bietjie neus in die lug Daar is mos plek vir skakerings in ons taal (en ja Afrikaans is almal wat dit praat s'n - ongeag hoeveel skakerings en nerings daar in daardie "ons" is)

Ek praat "okie" Kaaps nie maar hoekom sal dit 'n ander pla hoe ek praat of nie praat nie of waarom sal ek my ontstel oor hoe ander praat - miskien moet ons eerder probeer om mekaar beter te verstaan ongeag hoe die woorde oor ons lippe rol

Vir my lees Kaaps (soos in Nathan Trantraal onder andere) se skrywes 'n biejie moeilik maar ek was al aangenaam verras want soms sê dit darem 'n ding raak en gee lewe aan die storie Hier in die Kaap het ek buiten sommige Kaapse terme ook woorde uit die Moslem-gemeenskap begin leer ken Na my mening verryk dit mens net Nee wat Ou Toppie moenie so ''judgerig wesie'' Soos my ma altyd sê -leef en laat leef en gun vir almal (en hoe hulle praat) 'n plekkie in die son Viva veelkantige Afrikaans!

KARIEN, Brackenfell

Elderlycrushed by tariff hikes

I am writing to express my deep unhappiness with the recent increases in

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verstaan familie het kom kuier Kom ons wees gesellig Maar hoekom moet daar dan altyd 'n bakleiery ook uitbreek en almal se naweek onplesierig maak? Wat 'n super belangrike tydperk in 'n Christen se lewe moet wees word nou geheel en al in iets anders verander Die kerke is leeg, maar die strate is vol Waarna toe is ons mensdom oppad?

BEKOMMERD, Eersterivier

Localsurfermakeswaves

Nathan van Vuuren (22) from Melkbosstrand represented South Africa at the Global Wingsurf World championships in Cape Verde, making it through to Round 6 finishing off this season ranked 5th in the world Wingsurfing is one of he fastest growing watersports that combines the use of a hydrofoil attached to a surfboard plus an inflatable flysurfer wing that allows riders to be powered by the wind to perform extreme aerial maneuvers or ride huge waves at high speeds

This year Van Vuuren also secured the official Woo World Record for the highest recorded jump, with an insane height of 16,1m at Big Bay in Cape Town, putting him on the global map of new jump records

FIERCECOMPETITION

Cape Town and Melkbos have become the top wind and wingsurf destinations as riders from around the world flock to SA to train for global events

In the men’s competition at the Cape Verde event, Nathan faced fierce competition After battling

Club rugby action heats up

Rugby supporters of clubs in Super League A are in for a stressful time this season as there are no outright favourites at the moment With three games completed Durbell are currently log leaders with 14 points after three matches, and it was obvious on Saturday 26 April against newbie Van der Stel-Evergreens from Stellenbosch that they are on a mission to topple Hamiltons this year At half-time Durbell led 1912 and VDE was still in the game

However, when the second half started VDE could not keep up with the experienced Durbell players who romped to a 52-24 victory

LESSONS

Valuable lessons were learnt by the visitors and the spectators in Durbanville cannot complain about the rugby on display

Other teams cannot afford to write VDE off after this loss and everyone is looking forward to the rest of the season to see how they grow after each match against the big guns In their first match they dispatched St Georges by 40-11

But rugby leagues are not won in May and with the tertiary institutions starting to fulfil their

league commitments after the Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield, it will be a seesaw-battle on the log

Helderberg is second on the log with 12 points followed by Villager (11) and False Bay (7)

In other matches in Super League A Ikeys beat Kuils River by 23-22, Brackenfell beat Maties by 46-35, Villagers overpowered SK-Walmers by 64-26, Helderberg beat Unimil by 50-27 and False Bay were victorius against UWC with a 34-30 win

In Super League B Hamediehs opened their season with a 42-36 win over NTK at Vygieskraal, while Collegians were pipped by Macassar with one point when they lost 31-32 in Athlone Goodwood was too strong for CPUT and were winners by 40-20 Franschhoek beat Primrose 27-20

FIXTURES

The following teams will square off on in Super League A on Saturday 3 May:

. Hamiltons v SK-Walmers

. Brackenfell v Tygerberg

. St George’s v UCT

. VDE v Unimil

. False Bay v Maties

. Villager v UWC

Kuils River and Helderberg have byes

NATHAN RANKED 5TH IN THE WORLD AT THE WINGSURF CHAMPIONSHIPS

through high-level heats, he faced the event’s previous champion, Malo Guenole, in a dramatic Round 5 match Despite breaking his wing, Nathan s performance secured his spot among the top riders

The judges were looking for commitment, power, and manoeuvres performed in the critical section of the wave

Difficulty, variety, and wave selection were all crucial elements in scoring A new inclusion for this year allowed riders to use the power of the wing when performing air tricks

FIRSTROUNDS

Men’s Rounds 1 and 2 took place in classic Ponta Preta conditions to kick off the event

Some athletes made an immediate impact, including Hawaiian newcomer Marley Franco, local athlete Zany Guy, and young Frenchman Arthur Thebault As the competition

progressed into Round 3, preseeded athletes took to the water, instantly elevating the level of competition to explosive heights Canadian Finn Spencer rode a solid heat, advancing to Round 5 with a 13 70 overall score Malo Guenole, last year’s event winner, also advanced, demonstrating great confidence in this location

The event culminated in a thrilling final, where Cash Berzolla from the USA claimed the 2025 GWA Wingfoil Wave World Title, narrowly defeating Finn Spencer

Wings for Life run this weekend

Ready to be part of something epic? Thousands of runners across the globe will lace up and take off for a cause that’s bigger than just a finish line on Sunday 4 May The 12th Edition of the Wings for Life World Run is going down in Greenpoint, Cape Town and we want you at the start line!

This isn’t your typical race It’s a global movement driven by purpose to run for those who can’t With every step, you’re powering life-changing spinal cord research and pushing us closer to a future where paralysis no longer holds anyone back

Last year, 265 818 people ran as one It became the world’s largest race and a powerful reminder

of what’s possible when passion meets purpose Now it’s your turn to join the mission The run starts on Sunday 4 May at 13:00 at Cape Town P9

. For more info, visit www. wingsforlifeworldrun com