TygerBurger | Bellville | E-edition | 08 April 2026

Citytables ‘budgetofhope’

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Presenting CapeTown’s draftbudgetofthe current administration on Wednesday,Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis championed what he termed a“City of Hope” blueprint, promising thatapproximately 60% of households would experience stableorreduced rates bills despite rising property values, whilst delivering record infrastructure investment through strategic rate reductions.

Yetopposition councillors denounced theproposals as asophisticated “debt trap”,arguing that beneath the headline rate cutslies an elaborate system of fixed charges thatconstitutes apunitive “stealth tax” on property ownership. Hill-Lewis says the City will cut the rate-in-the-rand formula —used to calculate property rates —by10,2% andkeep the first R500 000 of property value rates-free, extended to homesworthuptoR8million. Other measures include aproposed raising of indigentrelief thresholds. This includes a 100% rebate forwater andsanitation, as well as city-wide cleaning,uptoR620 000 property value (both up from R500 000), and a100% rebate for refuse collection up to R580 000 (up from R450 000).

GV2025COMESINTOEFFECT

Regarding the consumptive portion of thetariffs,“waterand sanitation tariffs will rise by 4,5%, refuse and cleaning charges by about3,75%, and electricity by an average of 6,67%”. In terms of the controversial fixed charges, currently beingchallenged in court, property value bands havebeen changedtomitigatethe property value increases as the GV2025 comesintoeffect on 1July

Accordingtobudget documents, revenue will fund the proposed 2026-’27 budget of R87,7billion, with R74,7 billion allocated to theoperatingbudget and R13billion to thecapital budget, which reflectsa4,4% increase overlastyear’s record-breaking R84,1 billion budget.

Major components for the 2026-’27 operational budget include employeerelatedcosts at R22,1billion, which equates to 29,6% of the total operating expenditure; remunerationofcouncillors at R207 million; andbulk purchases of electricity at R18,9billion.

RECORDINFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT

Infrastructure investment highlights over thethree-year budget framework, says Hill-Lewis, will include aR16,7 billionwater andsanitation investment; R6 billioninelectrical grid upgrades and maintenance to prepare for adecentralised energy future with less Eskom reliance; R3,7billion in road maintenance, pothole repairs, upgrades to roads and stormwater, and R653 million in congestion relief projects.

Afurther R3,3billion goes towards the major MyCiTi Cape Flatsexpansion, and R3,3billion for informal settlement upgradingand state-subsidised housing. The budget further includes aR6,8 billion safety and security proposal for 2026-’27.

According to Hill-Lewis, this draft budget achieves severalthingsatonce that simply wouldn’t be possible in other cities: an SA recordinfrastructure investment that outpacesall Gauteng metros combined; the mostcomprehensive relief for struggling households andpensioners; and the lowest property rates and totalmonthly bills of any metro

However, notall are equally optimistic aboutthe budget.

GOOD Party councillor Sandra Dickson said: “While the City masks itsfiscal policy with a10,2% cuttothe property rate-in-the-rand, atechnical analysis reveals abudget designed to extract record revenues througha financial sleight of hand. TheCity claims that it is a6,67% average electricity increase, but for the actualratepayer, this is not so. The fine print in thebudget confirms that the

“Wearelivinginatime wherethe costoflivingisnotjustrising;itis exploding”-PieterJansen vanVuuren

regulated tariff —the actual price paidat the meter —will climb by auniform 8,55% across almost every energy block and service charge. The Electricity Home User Fixed Charge is set to increase by this same 8,55%, bringing the new monthly mandatory cost to R424,29 (incl. 15% VAT). This is amonthly penalty for simply being connected to the grid, regardless of how much power ahousehold saves.”

She added that in adjusting the property value bands for fixed charges, the City acknowledges the volatility of itsown 2025 General Valuation Roll.

“By shifting thesebands, the City is merely fine-tuning itsmachinerytoensure it can still extract maximum revenue from the middle class without triggering atotal collapse in payment ability.”

‘STEALTHTAX’

Dickson has consistently challenged the City’s legally questionable linking of fixed service charges to property value.

“These charges —covering water, sanitation, and ‘city-wide cleaning’—are effectively asecond property tax that ignores actual consumption. Under this model, afamily in amodest R3 million home is now forced to pay acombined monthly total of approximately R1135,50 (incl. 15% VAT) in fixed service charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning before they have even opened atap or put out a single bin,” she says. “This is a‘stealth tax’ on property ownership that penalises the asset-rich but cash-poor middle class.”

“While the Mayor touts arecord R40 billion three-year infrastructure plan, much of thisisarecycling of old announcements. More critically, the City continues to struggle with implementation; in the lastfinancial year, R1,6 billion in capital funds went unused. The City is asking residentstopay more for projects it has proven it cannot deliver on time.”

SOCIALCONTRACTBROKEN

Freedom Front Pluscouncillor Pieter Jansen van Vuuren said: “We areliving in atime and in aCitywhere the cost of living is not just rising; it is exploding. Ourresidents are being squeezed from every side —byskyrocketing fuel prices, national inflation, and most significantly, by the City’s own aggressive tariff structures. The citizens of Cape Town are not just unhappy; they are pushed to the brink. Oneneed only look at the High Court case brought by SAPOA and supported by various ratepayer associations against thisvery City. This legal battle over the 2025-’26 budget and its unfair tariff models is aclear indictment of thisadministration’s failure to pay attention to thosewho literally keep the lights.”.

. Thebudget willbeopenfor public comment until30April.

Submit commentsto:

. Email: Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za

. Online:www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate ; or www.capetown.gov.za/HaveYourSay

. VisitSubcounciloffices; . or phone:0800212 176.

Bellvillewordsóverfraai

Van dof tot pragtig: Voortrekkerwegblom met skoonheid! Transformasie het onlangs nuwe lewe aan dié hoofslagaar van Bellvillegebring. Die middeleiland in Voortrekkerweg ondergaan tans pragtige opknapping, wat reeds die aandag van motoriste en voetgangers trek. Wat voorheen ’n verwaarlooste, onopvallende strook grond was,wordnou getransformeerin’nlewendige fokuspunt met kunstig vervaardigde klipwerk en bekoorlike handgevormde madeliefiemotiewe.

Die projek, tans in sy tweede fase,poog om broodnodige kleur en karakter in hierdiebesige deel in te spuit.

Terwyl spanne voortgaan met hul werk, maak die vroeë resultate reeds ’ntreffende indruk op die gemeenskap. Plaaslike inwoners het die inisiatief

‘KLEINSTE

geprys en daarop gewys dat die kunswerke ’n gevoel van trots en hernuwing na die gebied bring. Die handgevormde madeliefies in besonder, het ’n gespreksonderwerp geword aangesien dit ’n speelse, verwelkomende aansig aan die stedelike landskap gee.

Hoewel dit nogonder konstruksie is, demonstreer die projek hoedeurdagte stedelikeontwerp misgekykte ruimtes kan transformeer in gemeenskapsbates waarop inwoners trots kan wees.

Die transformasie gaan voort soos Fase 2vorder –enbewys die kleinste veranderings kan soms die grootste verskilmaak

Concerned residents in De La Haye have reported multipleincidents of criminal activity linkedto vagrant settlements,prompting callsfor increased City intervention and securitymeasures.

FROMPAGE1 CITY’SRESPONSE

Wayne Dyason, spokespersonfor law enforcement,confirmedthe unit and metro police had attended to complaints about illegal squatting and vagrant encampments. The site owner was notified and agreed to repairthe fence used for access, while one person living onsite was instructed to dismantlea makeshift structure and was fined.

According to Dyason law enforcement and metro police participateinjoint operations with the police at Parksig Villas, following policerequests.“Law enforcement officers will actonillegal drugactivity when observedorreported during enforcement patrols.”

Law enforcement and metro police proactively patrolled and traffic services were run regularly in Link Road, De La Haye to improve residents’ safety.The City noted an integrated approach was used, although timelines wereelusive.

Residentsexpress frustration at the ongoing nature of theseissues, despite multiple reports through official channels including the Public Emergency Communication Centre(PECC) on 107. The De La Haye Concerned Citizens asked: “Howmuch longer areresidents expected to continue requesting assistance before effectiveactionistaken?”

. TheCityurges residents to continue reporting incidents to the Public Emergency Communication Centreon021 480 7700 with detailed location, dateand timeinformation.

Die Voortrekkerwegkorridor-verbeteringsdistrik is aan die werk om

Easter market at Andries Olivier

Experiencethe wonder of amagical Easter at the Easter market at AndriesOlivier Durbanville Quadriplegic CentreonSaturday11April

Themarket andbook sale is being presentedat the centreat18HafeleStreet from 09:00to14:00.

Whether youare interested in finding your next exciting reads, unique arts, crafts, plantsorsomething yummytoeat,theretrulyissomething for everyone “Bestofall,every cent raised goes towards supportingthe residents andthe centre.Comefor the treasures, stay forthe eats, andleave knowing youmade arealdifferenceinyourcommunity,” Allen Petersen, one of the organisers,invites.

HANDWEAVEDBASKETS

Crafts such as handmade jewellery, printed T-shirts, handpainted and crochethats, as wellas

handweaved baskets willbeonsale. Food stalls willsellboereworsrolls,pies, quiches, pancakes, jaffles, sweets,fudge, burgers,homemade jam andmuchmore. “A varietyofR5bookswillbe available. Beyond thestalls, book lovers canget lost in our curated bookstorewithour priced books, were we have qualityreads at unbeatableprices— from cookbooksand biographiestoAfrikaans gems, children’sadventures and South Africantitles. Don’t missour collector’s corner fortruly rare and special editions,”Petersensays.

“Our ‘Laugh forR1’ special is stillon! Hilarious cartoons andfunnies willbesoldfor just R1 each.”

Plantswillalsobesoldatreasonableprices.

Anyone interestedinshowcasing theirproducts at themarket, cansecureastall at R200per stall.

. Call Jean on 083356 0001 or Allenon 078393 5924 formoreinformation.

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verhaal is een van stille istieke toewyding. Hy ouderdom ’n solotraat in Kaapstad gerespekteerde

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mnadie bakermat kunsonderrig geneem. Hy lank die hoof van ssentrum en het hy ook by vier-kunsskool in Stellenbosch indrukwekkende dekades grotendeels buite bly.

Hugo 'n soloas 60 van by Hugo Modern die meeste verkoop is Groenewald het onlangs 'n beroerte gehad, wat'nbittersoet konteks aan die huidige uitstalling gee. 'n Paar weke gelede is Hugo genooi om 'n nuwe groep

van meer as 40 oorspronklike werke te sien—die meeste vanhulle nog nooit voorheen uitgestal of selfs gesien nie gemaak tussen 1960 en 2000.

Weens Groenewald se broos toestand het hulle op 12 Februarie 'n intieme uitstalling vir vriende en familie geopen, met 'n volledige digitale katalogus wat dieselfde aandbekendgestel is. "Alhoeweldit baie opspraak gemaak het,voel onsdat soveel meer mense dit moetsien," sê Hugo. Daarom beplan sy nog 'n wynproe en besigtigingsgeleentheid voordat die uitstalling afsluit . Besoek www.hugomodern.art of belJeanne Hugo by 060383 0815 metnavraeoor die wynproe en besigtigingsgeleentheid.

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KOMMENTAAR OP DIESTADKAAPSTAD SE KONSEPBEGROTINGVIR

2026/27,DIE HERSIENING VANDIE GEÏNTEGREERDE ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN VOORGESTELDE WYSIGINGS AAN DIE GOP 2022-2027 (WYSIGINGS VIR 2026/27), WATVERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITESE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGEOMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT

Kennisgeskied hiermee ingevolge die WetopPlaaslikeRegering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet32van 2000; die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur,Wet 56 van2003; en die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting, Wet 6van 2004,dat die Stad kommentaar inwag op diehersiening vansygeïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan(GOP), voorgestelde wysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27),waaronder veranderinge aan diekorporatieweenmunisipaleentiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88, wat toepaslikekernprestasieaanwysersen prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit).Die konsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 kanvan 31 Maart tot en met 30 April 2026,endie voorgesteldewysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 van31Maarttot en met 20 April 2026,bydie munisipaliteitsehoofkantoor, munisipale biblioteke, alle subraadskantore (sienlys hier onder) en aanlynbywww capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay of www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate bestudeer word. Afskrifte vandie dokumente sal ookby diebogenoemde lokale beskikbaar wees. As deelvan die Stad Kaapstad se openbaredeelnameproses, sal diekonsepbegroting vir 2026/27 by subraadsgebaseerde vergaderings voorgelê word. Kontakasseblief jou subraadskantoorvir verdereinligting oorhierdie vergaderings.

Die dokumente sal ook vanaf 31 Maart 2026 bywww.capetown.gov za/budget beskikbaar wees.

Rig skriftelikekorrespondensie aan:

Die Stadsbestuurder,GOP/begroting2026/27,5de verdieping,Podiumblok, Burgersentrum, Kaapstad 8001; of Privaat Sak X9181,Kaapstad8000; of e-pos Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za.

1.20 Watbetrefresidensiële eiendomseienaarswat op pensioene staatmaak, moetdie aansoeker tenminste 60 jaar oud wees, of indiendie eienaar gedurende diejaar 60 word, sal diekortingop’npro rata-grondslag toegestaan word vanaf diedatum waarop die aansoeker 60 word 1.21 DieStadhet ’n verlaging van R485 000,00 (vierhonderd-vyf-en-tagtigduisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal weesopeienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as ’n primêrewoonplek gebruikworden’nmarkwaarde van minder as R8 000 001,00 (agtmiljoen-en-een rand) het

2. VERBRUIKSTARIEWEEN-HEFFINGS

Water, sanitasie, elektrisiteit en stedelikeafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas. 2.1 WATERENSANITASIE

Vyftariefvlakkewordvir dieboekjaar 2026/27 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldetariewe strook metdie geskatteverbruiksvlakke.’nVoorgestelde4,5%styging in dietariewe op die(onbeperkte)waterslimvlak (wat dievaste basiese heffing insluit) word vir inwerkingtreding vanaf 1Julie 2026 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldestyging in tarieweop vlak 1, 2, 3endie noodvlak is ook 4,5%

Water- en sanitasietariewesal in 2026/27 meer stabiel wees na diestrukturele veranderinge wat in dieboekjaar 2025/26 aangebring is. Dieenigstebywerkingvir 2026/27 is dieaanpassing van dieeiendomswaardekategorieë om metdie algemene waardasie 2025 te strook en sodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategoriegrotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenames bo of onder diegemiddelde aanpassingsindie waardekategorieë kankliënteegter na hoër of laer kategorieë laat oorskuif.

Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband metdie versekering van volhoubare en veerkragtigewatervoorsiening; begrotingsvoorsiening virdie nuwe waterplan (waaronderinisiatiewe virverdere investering in ondergrondse onttrekking uitwaterdraers,eninhergebruikskemas); opknappings en uitbreidings van afvalwatersuiweringsaanlegte; deurlopende investering in bate-opknapping en baterehabilitasie om aan voorgeskrewe standaarde te voldoen;deurlopende investering in batevervangingsprogramme om behoorlikebatebestuur te verseker, met ’n bepaalde klemopriool-enwaternetwerkvervanging en dieopknapping van rioolpompstasies; watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe om diegebruikvan waterhulpbronne te optimaliseer; diehandhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme; en water-ensanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings-, vermoë-, vaardigheids-, dienslewerings-enresponsiwiteitsvlakke. Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak wordvir dieuitstrykingvan tariefverhogings sodra diebykomende bedryfskostevir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree. Dievoorgesteldewatertarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlak vir2026/27, watop 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskynhieronder: 2026/27

VERBRUIKSTARIEWE

Notas:

*Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1.

** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling2van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë.

*** ’n Vaste basiese tarief wordnie virdie volgende tariefkategorieë gehef nie: huisvesting virkwesbare persone, d.w.s. skuilings virhaweloses, tehuise virbejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasies sonder winsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/gebruikers van fonteinwater/gebruikers vanbehandelde uitvloeiwater/ brandaansluitings.

**** Ooreenkomstig die aanvaardingvan die beleidoor stedelikelandbouis’ngratis toekenningvan 10 kℓ per maand uitsluitlik vantoepassingopbestaansboerdery deur bepaalde kwesbaregroepe.

Die voorgestelde sanitasietarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlakvir 2026/27, wat op 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskyn hier onder:

Enigeen met kommentaarkan dit skriftelik indienbydie bogenoemde adresse,aanlyn óf by hulleplaaslikesubraadskantoor.Kommentaar opdie konsepbegrotingmoet ingedienwordteen 16:30 op Donderdag 30 April 2026,enkommentaar op dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27) teen 16:30opMaandag 20April 2026. Persone wat nie kanskryf nie, kanenige van die kantorehier ondergedurende kantoorure besoek, waar ’n personeellid hulle sal bystaan om hulle kommentaar neer te skryf. Vir mondelingekommentaar,skakel0800 21 2176. Die volgendetabel bevat die plekkewaar dieGOP en konsepbegrotingter insae sal lê: Subraadskantore Klikop: web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/subcouncilmanagers Alle bibliotekeKlik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard,Kaapstad Suid-SkiereilandMunisipale kantore, h.v.Hoof-enVictoriaweg, Plumstead

LW: Inligting wathier voorsienword, is ’n uittreksel uit die konsepboek van tariewe, fooie en vir die volledige weergawe,raadpleeg bylae6 by diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27. Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2026/27wordmet 15% BTWbereken

1. EIENDOMSBELASTING(weergegeeaskoers in die rand): Die koersindie rand word metdie munisipale waardasie van dieeiendom vermenigvuldigomdie jaarliksebelastingaanslagtebereken,onderworpe aan die vrystellings,verlagings en kortingswaarvoor diebeleidoor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak,enhet ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW

EIENDOMSKATEGORIEË KOERSIN DIERAND

1.1Residensiële eiendomme 0,006428

1.2Sake- en kommersiële eiendomme

1.3Industriële eiendomme

1.4Mynbou-eiendomme

1.5 Eiendomme watdeur ’n staatsinstelling besitenvir openbaredienste gebruikword

1.6Diverse eiendomme

1.7Onbeboude grond

1.9 Openbarediensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belastinghef op dieeerste30% van diemarkwaardesoosopdie waardasielys nie.)

1.10 Eiendomme watdeur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir aangeweseopenbarevoordeelaktiwiteite gebruikword

1.11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virspesifiekeaktiwiteite

1.12 Eiendomme in besit van ’n instellingvir maatskaplikebehuisingof’n ander leweringsagent watbydie reguleringsowerheidvir maatskaplike behuising (SHRA) geakkrediteer is,enwat virmaatskaplikebehuising gebruikword

1.13 Eiendomme watdeur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskapbesit en vir aangewesegodsdienstigedoeleindes gebruik word

0,015106

0,012856

1.8Landbou-eiendomme 0,001286

0.001607

1.14Eiendomme watvir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word Per toekenning

1.15 Begraafplaseenkrematoriums

1.16 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virdiereskuilings

1.17 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit –sonder winsoogmerkengebruik as ’n plaaslikegemeenskapsmuseum

1.18 Natuurbewaringsgrond

RESIDENSIËLE VOLUMETRIESE TARIEWEvantoepassingopvolledig huishoudelik sowel as huishoudelikegroep DEERNIS/AGTERPLAAS NIE-DEERNIS

Trap 1(0 ≤6kℓ)* Perkℓ

Trap 2(>6 ≤10,5kℓ)

Trap 3(>10,5 ≤35 kℓ) Perkℓ

Trap 4(>35kℓ)

0.000.0022,10 25,42

Kommersieel/industrieel/ departementeel/divers/ skole/opvoedkundige instellings/sportliggame/ godsdienstige instellings**

Huisvesting vir kwesbare persone/skuilings vir haweloses/tehuise vir bejaardes****

0,000000

1.19 Diebruto maandelikse huishoudelikeinkomstekategorieëenkortingsvir die boekjaar2026/27 tenopsigte van eienaarswat virhulle bestaan op pensioen-of maatskapliketoelaesstaatmaak, is soos in die volgende tabel:

Liefdadigheidsorganisasies/ openbarevoordeelorganisasies/ organisasies sonder winsoogmerk

Liefdadigheidsorganisasies/ openbarevoordeelorganisasies/ organisasies sonderwinsoogmerk

Notas: *Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1.

** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling3van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë en die toepaslike persentasie waterverbruik wat virkosteheffinggebruik word.

virkwesbarepersone, d.w.s. skuilings vir haweloses, tehuise vir bejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasiessonderwinsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/ gebruikers van fonteinwater en behandeldeuitvloeiwater/brandaansluitings

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)

Energie

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, medium spanning

Energie

–buite

10,090,00 10,0911,60

2519 88 0,00 2519 88 2897,86

742,64 41,10783 74 901,30

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoëspanning

c/kWh 195,96 41 10 237,06 272,62

148,43 41,10 189,53 217,96 Vraag R/kVA 254,76 0,0 254,76 292,97

Deurvoervir kliënte met’n energiesurplus Energie

c/kWh 718,68 41,10759 78 873,75

Hoog –standaard c/kWh 201,16 41,10 242,26 278,60 Hoog –buite spits c/kWh 143,64 41,10 184,74 212,45

Laag –spits

SSEG-invoer (uitsluitlik vir voorsiening)

VERLIGTINGSTARIEWE

Straat- en verkeersligte

Hooftrekkevan wysigings

•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

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Gewaardeer

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.

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.

EVENTINYHANDSCANMAKE ABIGDIFFERENCE

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

FRUSTRATED,Email

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

GREGORYHILL, E-mail

Rottenmeatsmell hangsovershopsruining theshopping experience

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-

Dit plahom meer om

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

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

die Toekomsskeppers-geleentheid bygewoon het

AfriForumJeug bemagtigjongleiers

Jong leiers van drieWesKaapse skole het op Donderdag 19 Maart waardevolle leierskapsvaardighede by AfriForum Jeug se jaarlikse Toekomsskeppers-geleentheid op Akademia se Paarl-kampus geleer.

Leerdersenonderwysers van die hoërskole Parel Vallei, Bellville en DF Akademie het die spoggeleentheid, wat daarop fokus om hoërskoolleiers vir huidige en toekomstige leierskapsrolle toe te rus, bygewoon.

Danie Rossouw, ’n senior prokureur en uitvoerende konsultant met meer as 30 jaar ervaring, het as gasspreker opgetree.

Rossouw het drie kernbeginsels van goeie leierskap gedeel: Begin iets deur die een ding te doen wat jy lankal uitstel, hou jou woord omdat jou karakter aan jou beloftes gemeet word, en help iemand groei deur die mentor te wees wat jy self nodig gehadhet. Die jong leiers het ook die geleentheid gekry om

met mekaartegeselsen waardevolle verhoudings te bou—’nkernaspek van die Toekomsskeppers-inisiatief.

TRADISIEWATGROEI

“Hierdie geleentheid het die afgelope paarjaarhierindie Wes-Kaap byna ’n tradisie geword en onsweet die skole sien elke jaarhiernauit. Die uitwerking wat dit op jong leiers het,issigbaar. Wanneer hulle hier uitstap, is hulle met nuwekennisen’nhernude gevoel vanverantwoordelikheid toegerus,” sê Yvonne Gerber, ’n jeugbeampte virontwikkelingby

AfriForum Jeug

Gerber voeg by: “Die toekoms vanons gemeenskappe lê in die hande vanjong mense wat bereid is om verantwoordelikheid teneem en ’nverskil te maak “Toekomsskeppers bied hulle daardie ruimte om te kangroei, teleer en mekaarteinspireer.”

AfriForum Jeug bly daartoe verbind om platforms te skep waar jongmense toegerus word metselfvertroue en integriteit.”

Bellville-Noordhou partytjiein80’s-styl

Die Laerskool Bellville-NoordisVrydag

27 Maart in 'n fees van kleur en musiek omtower toe die skool uiteindelik Jacques Viviers, diewaarnemende skoolhoof, se verjaarsdag kon vier wateintlik al Woensdag 25 Maart was. Die verjaarsdagvieringmoes uitgestel word omdat Woensdag die tweede dagvan die skool se gewilde jaarlikse Skoolstap was —'ntradisie wat elke jaar in die week voor die eerste skoolvakansie plaasvind.

Dietema "The 80s" het leerders

JACQUESVIVIERSSEPARTYTJIE GEVIER

en personeel die geleentheid gegeeomhul kreatiwiteit ten toon te stel met outentieke kleredrag uit daardie ikoniese dekade.Die skool het 'n indrukwekkende verskeidenheid kostuums gesien —van helder neonkleure tot klassieke 80's-style, wat die skoolterrein in 'n lewende modeparade omgetower het.

Die hoogtepunt van die dag was natuurlik die danspartytjie waar almal op gewilde 80's-treffers kon dans en die feestelike atmosfeer

kon geniet.

Vroeër die oggend, tydens dielaaste saalbyeenkoms van die kwartaal, het die skool ook die gelukstrekkingspryse van 'n suksesvolle fondsinsamelingsprojek uitgedeel. Die inisiatief is deur die skool se Langasems-landloopklub georganiseer.

Die kombinasie van die uitgestelde verjaarsdagviering en die 80's-tema het 'n onvergeetlike dag geskep, wat sowel opvoedkundig as vermaaklik was.

Vermaak // Entertainment

SomeFriends atVillaPascal

The ever-popular musicalgroup SomeFriends willonceagain enchantaudiences whenthey return to VillaPascalGuesthouse at 28 Van der Westhuizen Avenue in Durbanville on Sunday 19 April with another unforgettableafternoonof sentimental and nostalgic songsfromthe World WarIIera

One of the area’s most popular musicalacts,

AUNIQUE BLEND OF TALENT

Some Friends, bringsa unique blend of talent and passion thatcaptivatesaudiencesofall ages

This performancewillhighlight thetimeless melodies andheartfelt lyricswhile creating awarm andwelcoming atmosphere

Featuring“As Time Goes By”and many other jazz andswing songs, Some Friends is amust see.

TicketscostR250per person. Thedoorsopen at 15:00 andthe concertstartspromptly at 16:00.

VillaPascaldoes not sell alcohol andguests arewelcome to bring theirown. Picnic hampers or basketsare not allowed. Coffee or teaand cake will be available. Seating is limitedand advancebooking is recommended.

. ContactEugeneon082 5694147or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.comtobook.

Entries open forYouth Jazz Series

Youngjazzmusiciansacrossthe Western Cape can nowapply to showcase theirtalents at this year’s YouthJazzSeries,set to take placeinJune at Artscape TheatreinCape Town.

Thetwo-dayevent willfeatureaspiringjazzsoloists performingonFriday12June, followed by school jazz bands taking thestage on Saturday 13 June

Originally launched in 2003 as theYouth Jazz Festival, theprogrammehas expanded significantlyoverthe yearstomeetgrowing interest and accommodatethe exceptional talent of young local musicians.

Aspiring musiciansand instrumentalists must submit audition videosbyFriday17April. Applicants must be 27 yearsold or youngerinthe year of participation andreside in theWestern Cape

Theprogramme encourages bothschool learners andinformal music students to audition. Music literacy is not essential, with candidateswho play by earwelcome to apply.Eachapplicantmust submit amaximum of twoauditionvideos,eachlasting 3-4 minutes, featuring twojazzsongsorstandards.

Selectedcandidatesmay be contactedfor live auditionswiththe audition panel, with amaximum

of 15 minutes allocatedper candidate. Successful applicants must be availablefor masterclasses andall required rehearsals between May andJune.Thesesessions willbearrangedbetween candidates andmentors following theaudition process.

. Contact slu@artscape.co.zafor an entry form,thensubmit your auditionvideo along withthe entryform(which must include full name andsurname).

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‘Pretty Woman’ at Artscape

Pretty Woman: The Musical is on stageat Artscape until 19 April

This classic ’90s story of an unlikelyromance (remember thefilm with Richard Gereand JuliaRobberts) is full of joy, combining love, laughter,nostalgia and toe-tapping songsto make each performance afun experiencedown memorylane. The show’smusic, including powerful soloslike “Freedom” and“ICan’t Go Back” andensemble pieces like “Welcome to Hollywood”and “Together Forever” written by BryanAdams and JimVallancedelivers a dynamic, emotionally charged scorethat perfectly captures the romance, glamour and energy of thestory Discounted ticket offers (group discounts, “Terrific Tuesdays”and “Bring your Bestie”)are available.

. Contact sales@ showtime.co.za forinformation on discounted tickets. Cheaper tickets available on Tuesdays, andfor groups (4 to 6people) on Wednesdays and Thursdays.Book ticketsatwww ticketmaster.co.za.

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PowerlifterofftoSunCity

University of the WesternCape (UWC)studentJoshuaJantjies has made his mark after winning the 66 kg junior division at theSouthAfrican Powerlifting National Championships in March, setting multiple junior nationalrecords in the process.

The 19-year-old first-year Nursing Science student lifted a202,5 kg squat and a142,5 kg bench press, achieving atotal of 565kgtosecure gold. Hisperformance also earned him qualification forthe Junior World Championships in SunCity Thevictory was built on momentum from aprevious competition,where Jantjies delivered astrong performance thatsignalled his rapid rise inthe sport. That experiencelaid thefoundationfor his record-breakingshowing at nationals.

“Why be good, if you could be the best?” Jantjiessaid.

He began his sporting journey in rugby before turning to powerlifting, thanks to

sibling rivalry.

“My brotheractually started powerlifting and, as youwill findwith brothers,one always tries to be stronger than the other. So Ijoined as well. That’s howthe journey began.”

After relocating from Gqeberha to Cape Town Jantjies began formal training under coachRebecca Engelbrecht, which he described as aturning point in his development.

“Joshua had recently movedand mentioned he was looking for acoach,” Engelbrecht said. “I invited him to train withme. Most people at his level havehad

years of professional coaching. Joshua hadn’tevenfollowedaproper programme before that. Once we started everything just took off.”

Shesaid his disciplined mindset set him

apart.

“He is incredibly driven; if he keeps going like thishecan go really far. He has the potential to be one of the best powerlifters SouthAfrica has ever seen.

Behind the scenes his father, Shawn Jantjies, has played akey role in supporting his student son’sjourney.

“(My father) covers all my expenses, accompanies me to most tournaments and even cooks for me throughout my training blocks,” Jantjies said.

Balancing the demands of nursingdegree study with elite-level training, he continues to show dedication both academically and athletically.

With anational title, record-breaking lifts and qualification for the Junior World Championships he now prepares to represent SouthAfrica on the international stage from 29 August to 7 September 2026 and continued recordbreaking strong performances.