TygerBurger Bellville E-Edition 15 Oktober 2025

AHIGH-SPEED CHASE LEADS TO ARREST

Kidnap suspects caught

DESIRÉE RORKE

DESIRÉE RORKE@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

reported kidnapping and armed robbery in Bellville on Thursday ended in a high-speed chase and foot pursuit, resulting in the dramatic arrest of three suspects

The swift response came from members of the South African Police Service national intervention unit (NIU), who were patrolling the area at the time

According to preliminary reports, a 23-year-old man was walking along a street when he was confronted by four men who forced him into their vehicle and sped off

“As the suspects fled, their vehicle passed members of the NIU, who were on routine patrol as part of Operation Lockdown III, a nationwide crime-fighting initiative The officers immediately gave chase The suspects later abandoned

their vehicle in an attempt to escape on foot Police managed to apprehend three of the four suspects, while one remains at large,” said police spokesperson Lt Col Amanda van Wyk

During the arrest, officers recovered the victim’s personal belongings and seized an imitation firearm believed to have been used during the crime

The NIU is currently deployed in the Western Cape to bolster efforts aimed at tackling drug trafficking, extortion, and gangrelated violence, particularly in high-risk areas such as the Cape

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POLICE RECOVERED STOLEN ITEMS DURING BELLVILLE KIDNAPPING

Police investigations are ongoing, and efforts are underway to trace and arrest the fourth suspect

WHAT’S ON/DIARY

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TYGERBURGER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

FRIDAY17OCTOBER

. Tygerberg Garden and Flower Club meeting at NGK Parow Welgelegen (47 La Provence Street, Welgelegen), 09:30 for 10:00 Odette Paxton will speak on “Demonstration: Contemporary Inspiration” while Lilly Mulder’s topic is “Air Plants” The theme for the floral art competition is: “Sustainability: Arranging without an oasis ” Tea will be provided from 09:30 Contact Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier at 082 873 9864 for more information.

SATURDAY18OCTOBER

. The Elvis Club meets at 14:00 at 61 Postma Street, Bellville Anyone welcome Admission members free, visitors R30 (refreshments included), first visit free Whatsapp Annemarie at 083 442 6750 for more information.

. Tanwir Learning Centre a non-profit organisation that runs various forums including youth, women, disability, feeding and senior citizen forums, will be hosting a karaoke event at the Old Woodlands Community Hall from 14:00 to 18:00 Tickets cost R50 and refreshments will be on sale All proceeds will go towards the centre’s annual Senior Citizens Lunch and Tea. Contact Zakieyah on 084 210 1701, Nazeem on 067 835 5983, Fatiema on 066 170 9869, Mus’ab on 061 197 3870 or Whasila on 072 523 6781 for more information.

SATURDAY25OCTOBER

. The Cape Town International Kite Festival, a beacon for mental health awareness will return this year with renewed spirit and a powerful theme, #CourageToFly For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will once again take place over two full days on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October marking a joyful return to the festival's much-loved extended format The festival will be hosted at a brand-new venue, the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery, where the skies will come alive with colour, creativity and courage For more information, visit https://capementalhealth.co.za/couragetofly

. STADIO Higher Education will be hosting its Durbanville Campus Open Day Prospective students and parents are invited to explore the new campus facilities, meet academic staff, and learn more about the qualifications on offer For details or to register, visit www.stadio.ac.za

ANLAURENO’CONNOR-MAY LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

joint anti-gang strategy developed in the Western Cape will be rolled out nationally, acting minister of police, Firoz Cachalia announced to the National Council of Provinces last week

“Acrisisscaringourcommunities

thatdemandscollectiveaction acrossalllevelsofgovernment. -

Firoz Cachalia

. If you love craftsmanship creativity and things made with real skill, then make sure to visit the Cape Knife Show at Tygervalley’s Arena on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October from 09:00 to 15:00 Hosted by the Cape Knife Club, this annual event promises to be a showcase of some of the finest handcrafted knives South Africa has to offer Entry is R50 per person and includes a lucky draw entry to win a R3 000 handmade folder by Andre Viviers. Visit www capeknifeclub co.za for more information.

FRIDAY31OCTOBER

The strategy builds on meetings Cachalia held last month and a memorandum of understanding between police, provincial government, and City of Cape Town signed in August last year, though Cachalia said "the potential of that agreement has not yet been fulfilled"

"not just a strategy, but an enhanced strategy" and was developed after extensive civil society engagement

FOCUSEDOPERATIONS

The strategy concentrates on 26 priority police stations in Cape Town metropole, plus five additional stations, totaling 31 operational areas

The Alta du Toit Centre, under the auspices of Badisa, is hosting a charity golf at the prestigious Parow Golf Club Teams of four can register for R2 600 per team, with every rand raised going directly to support the residents of the Alta du Toit Centre Email Lionel at donation@altadutoit org.za for more information and registration,

WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena, and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

. Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00 This free, family-friendly celebration takes place this year under the theme “United in Hope” For more information visit www capetown.gov.za/general/festive-lights-switch-on Mauricia Petersen 0 021 910 6557 2 mauricia.petersen@novusmedia.co.za

Cachalia described gang violence as "a crisis scaring our communities that demands collective action across all levels of government"

He revealed alarming statistics from his week-long engagement in Cape Town communities last month, where he met with residents in Khayelitsha, Mitchell's Plain, and Langa

"Just from April to September this year, the police recorded 490 gang-related murders Almost 120 young people under 18 were shot," Cachalia told parliament, adding that at least five killed were under 14 Since August, murders have increased by 18% compared with the same period last year "Over 70% of gang murders occur in just 13 policing precincts, including Mitchell's Plain, Bishop Lavis, Kraaifontein, Manenberg and Elsies River, contributing to around 25% of all Western Cape murders

"This violence stops mothers from allowing children to play outside, forces businesses to close early, and prevents consistent school attendance," Cachalia said

MULTI-AGENCYSTRATEGYUNVEILED

Following his Western Cape engagements, Cachalia worked with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to convene a crucial 23 September meeting with the National Prosecuting Authority, asset forfeiture unit, special investigation unit, and police leadership

The plan was approved on 1 October, with Cachalia stressing: "This plan is not just a plan on paper Funds to implement this plan have been made available "

As an immediate outcome, Cachalia announced the establishment of an additional police station in Mfuleni, experiencing "extraordinarily high levels" of violence

Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili said that the plan was

Operations include "Operation Lockdown", in its third phase, and Operation Shanela, rolled out nationwide in 2023 Mosikili presented statistics demonstrating the strategy's impact from April 1 to September 30 During that period 936 people were arrested provincewide for gang-related activities Almost half of the arrests, 445, came specifically from the 26 priority stations

Likewise, with the attempted murder arrests in Western Cape (927), nearly a third were from priority stations (300) Almost half of the illegal guns confiscated province-wide (1 162) were from priority stations (551) and among the rounds of ammunition seized in the province (12 000) more than half were from priority areas (7 000)

She listed the intervention's conviction successes saying that of 152 total convictions were recorded by NPA and police, 93 were for serious violent crimes including murder and attempted murder and of those 20 received life sentences for sentences for murder and multiple other sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years for murder

The strategy employs partnerships with state security agencies, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, Central Electronic Registry of Arrests, and border management authorities

Building on the August 2020 cooperation agreement, a technical committee with nine work streams oversees joint operations with the metro police, provincial traffic authorities, and community policing forums

On Thursday 9 October, Cachalia presented the strategy to community stakeholders in an online meeting Lentegeur Community Police Forum chair attended and thanked the minister for delivering on his promise of returning with a plan

SwingintoactionforAltaduToit

MAURICIAPETERSEN

MAUR CIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The local community is invited to support vulnerable residents through fun-filled golf day

The Alta du Toit Centre, under the auspices of Badisa, is hosting a charity golf tournament that promises both excitement on the greens and meaningful impact off them

Mark your calendars for Friday 31 October at the prestigious Parow Golf Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and charitable giving

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The charity golf tournament tees off with a shotgun start at 11:30 for 12:00, ensuring all participants begin their rounds simultaneously across the course Teams of four can register for R2 600 per team, with every rand raised going directly to support the residents of the Alta du Toit Centre

“This is more than just a golf tournament,” explains the organisers

“It’s an opportunity for our community to come together and make a real difference in the lives of those who need our support most ”

The day doesn’t end when the last putt

p . Golf Cart Hire: Available directly through Parow Golf Club . Hole Sponsorships: Contact Lionel for branding and sponsorship opportunities tournament they continue their mission

Local library leader Linda Ntaka takes top national honour

Tygerberg residents have extra reason to be proud – their local library manager has just been named South African UKS/ LIASA Librarian of the Year If you’ve visited any of the nine local libraries lately – from Tygervalley to Durbanville, Brackenfell to Kraaifontein – you’ve benefited from the leadership of Linda Ntaka, who has just received the country’s most prestigious library award

Linda’s recognition as South African UKS/LIASA Librarian of the Year celebrates more than just professional excellence – it honours a career dedicated to bringing quality library services directly to the communities

Linda’s journey into public libraries began in 2007, after spending five years as a teacher-librarian

Her passion for the profession was sparked by mentor Dr Flippie van der Walt, who introduced her to the Library and Information Association of South Africa (Liasa) in 2008 That introduction changed everything “I’m not selling Herbalife – I’m promoting professional recognition!”

Linda often jokes when encouraging fellow librarians to join professional associations Her infectious enthusiasm has made

her a beloved figure in library circles nationwide

While Linda’s day job keeps her busy managing the local Area East libraries, her impact extends far beyond the Tygerberg area She has travelled to deep rural areas across the Eastern Cape, delivering training and advocating for quality library services where they’re needed most

Her impressive resume includes serving as National chair of the Public Libraries Interest Group, Eastern Cape Branch chair, and National Public Relations Officer from 2020 to 2023 In 2012, she participated in the prestigious Carnegie Institute Continuous Development Programme, a four-week leadership initiative for future library leaders across sub-Saharan Africa

BRINGINGEXCELLENCEHOME

Linda’s leadership philosophy shines through in how she manages the nine local libraries: Bothasig, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Edgemead, Eikendal, Fisantekraal, Kraaifontein, Scottsdene, and Tygervalley Under her guidance, Area East has become the City of Cape Town’s best-performing library subarea

Voortrekkerstrap virpikkewyne

Kom eet lekker potjie

Inwoners van De la Haye in Bellville is al gewoond daaraan dat die heerlikste geure van potjiekos-etes teen die einde van Oktober of die begin van November elke jaar hul neus prikkel en die mond laat water Vanjaar is dit nie anders nie, want op Saterdag 25 Oktober hou die NG gemeente Bellville-Riebeeck weer sy jaarlikse potjiekosdag. Hierdie is alles om ook geld in te samel vir dié gemeente se verskillende projekte wat deur die loop van die jaar plaasvind Ywerige potmakers gaan die volgende potjiekos op die tafel gesit: kerrielamsvleis en groente; soetsuur-wild, seekos, soet-suurvark, beesvleis en groente, maalvleispasta, skaapstertjies en groenbone hoenderpasta, lamsvleis en groente lasagne; worspot en peper-beesvleis. . Kontak Hennie Pienaar by 082 499 4159 met vir enige navrae.

Haweloseswyshultalent

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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Vir talle haweloses en dwelmverslaafdes is die daaglike lewe 'n opdraande stryd Tog is daar verlede week, op 9 Oktober by die Parow-burgersentrum aan van hulle die geleentheid gegun om van die dag se uitdagings te vergeet al was dit van korte duur toe 'n talentskou vir hulle aangebied is.

Die talentskou, wat deur die Voortrekkerwegkorridorverbeteringsdistrik (VRCID) aangebied is, is deur sowat 100 mense bygewoon Die skou het 'n modeskou, sang en dans ingesluit en is in die Parow

BRING HOOP VIR ANDER HAWELOSES

opbou en my hoop gee en daai selfwaarde terugbring " Jantjies werk tans in een van die VRCID programme Sy rol as seremoniemeester is vir hom 'n groot bydrae tot die dag se verrigtinge, om saam te kan wees en om mense se talente te kan vier Een van die deelnemers, Ricardo Davids, het 'n gewilde plaaslike liedjie gesing waarvoor die skare behoorlik gaande was "Ek het 'n moeilike lewe gelei, want ek het nie 'n pa gehad nie Op die ouderdom van sewe jaar het my ma 'n man geneem

Vandalismcosts CityoverR15mil

Between July 2024 and June 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate was forced to spend more than R15 3 million to repair and replace vandalised or stolen infrastructure.

This includes critical items such as taps in informal settlements, manhole covers for sewers, water meters, as well as valve and fire hydrant covers

This vital infrastructure needs to be in place to ensure reliable access to water, safeguard sewer and water network operations and for public safety

The directorate is calling on the public to help safeguard its vital infrastructure by reporting information related to vandalism and theft, which is costing the City and ratepayers millions to replace "Vandalism and theft of the City’s water and sanitation infrastructure is unacceptable Each act of criminality drains millions from our budget, diverts valuable time and resources away from essential services, and puts communities at risk,’ said the City's Mayco member for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien

LOSTOFVANDALISMINFORMALAREAS

In formal residential areas alone, the City attended to 8 740 incidents of theft and vandalism, costing more than R14 million This includes replacing missing fire hydrant covers, water meter manhole covers, damaged manholes, valve covers and stolen stopcocks

The two highest costs were replacing 3 094 sewer manhole covers (R3,8 million) and 2 602 stolen water meters (R7,5 million)

IMPACTONINFORMALSETTLEMENTS

Across the city’s 702 informal settlement pockets, over 1 200 incidents were recorded, costing R1,1 million to repair or replace This includes missing manhole covers, rodding eyes, taps, toilet doors, toilet containers, toilet pans as well as the top structures to the City-supplied toilets

About 72% of the budget (over R835 000) was used to replace 923 missing or stolen taps in informal settlements

This greatly hinders the water supply

STOLEN TAPS, METERS LEAVE COMMUNITIES WITHOUT WATER

to thousands of residents residing in informal settlements

"These incidents of vandalism and theft directly affect thousands of residents by disrupting water access and sewer safety

Something as simple as a stolen tap means an entire community can be left struggling to access water," said Badroodien

REPORTINGCHANNELS

Residents are encouraged to report incidents of theft and vandalism in progress to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) on 021 480 7700

Alternatively, the public can share tips for a potential reward via the City’s 24hour tip-off line on 0800 110 077 Report water and sanitation service requests and vandalism damage to one of the following channels (Please provide the street address, and get a reference number):

. WhatsApp 060 018 1505; . Online www capetown.gov.za/ servicerequests ;

. Email water@capetown.gov.za;

. SMS 31373 (maximum 160 characters standard rates apply);

. Call 0860 103 089 or

. Visit a City walk-in centre (see www. capetown.gov.za/facilities to find the one closest to you)

Drawwer tydens rooftog erg

beseer — herstelpad is lank

Die drawwer (49) van Durbanville wat voorverlede Vrydagoggend erg beseer is toe ‘n man haar in Renbaanweg probeer beroof het, gaan tussen ses en agt weke lank in ‘n rystoel moet deurbring om van haar beserings te herstel

Die vrou van Valmarypark, wat anoniem wil bly, het op 3 Oktober in Renbaanweg gaan draf toe die vermeende rower omstreeks 08:00 by die hoek van Ericaweg aangestap gekom het, volgens haar man Hy het half agter ‘n groot boom geskuil en na haar selfoon gegryp toe sy om die boom kom

In ‘n skokreaksie en in ‘n poging om van die man weg te kom, is sy na die pad gedwing ‘n Bakkie met ‘n sleepwa wat verbygery het, het uitgeswaai om haar te mis, maar sy is toe deur die sleepwa getref Volgens haar man het sy vrou ernstige beserings aan haar sleutelbeen en skouer opgedoen en is haar regterenkel gebreek Sy het later Maandag ‘n operasie aan haar enkel ondergaan en sterk steeds in die Mediclinic Durbanville aan Sy vrou, ‘n kranige atleet en lid van die Durbanville-atletiekklub (Durbac), gaan ses tot agt weke lank in ‘n rystoel moet deurbring om te herstel

WEERPROBEERBEROOF

“Die man het haar weer genader en probeer beroof daar waar sy geval het Ons

WEENS DIE ERNS VAN HAAR BESERINGS GAAN SY VIR WEKE LANK IN ROLSTOEL WEES

is net dankbaar sy lewe,” het hy gesê

“Verskeie mense het gesien wat gebeur het en het dadelik stilgehou ook die bakkiebestuurder, om haar te help

Van hulle het die man agtervolg nadat hy weggehardloop het en hy is later aangekeer,” het haar man gesê

Hy het die mense en sekerheidsvoertuie wat stilgehou en sy vrou gehelp het, bedank

“Dit wys net ons is steeds ‘n gemeenskap wat vir mekaar omgee,” het hy gesê

Volgens Dave Glover, bestuurder van Gardier Security Services, het sy patrolleerders ook die man gevolg en hom in Durbanweg by die Engen Hillsidevulstasie in Durbanville Hills aangekeer

Die verdagte, glo van Philippi, is aan die Durbanville-polisie oorhandig en na die polisiekantoor geneem vir ondervraging Hy is later vrygelaat, aangesien geen saak nog aanhangig gemaak is nie

TygerBurger het die Durbanvilleatletiekklub om kommentaar en wenke vir drawwers genader, maar teen spertyd nog geen terugvoer ontvang nie

MMAURICIAPETERSEN

MAURICIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The non-profit organiation MES held a World Homeless Day event on Friday 10 October at their Durbanville Centre

The event was for the community to come together to raise awareness about homelessness, highlight challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, and explore ways they can work collectively toward meaningful solutions Many homeless people mostly struggle with drug abuse The event was attended by the police, hospice and other members of the community

MES is a registered not-for-profit company (NPC) that has been changing the hearts of the inner cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kempton Park, South Africa since 1986

They are building thriving urban communities with access to effective and efficient pathways out of poverty and homelessness

ENCOURAGINGOTHERS

They drive essential social change aimed at solving systemic poverty and homelessness Anita Momberg, a finalist for Mrs South Africa 2025, following her appearance as a finalist in the 2023 competition, was one of the guest speakers at the event

Anita is a real estate and bond origination entrepreneur from Kuils River who is also a foster mother and advocate for foster care and breast cancer awareness The children she's fostering is her brother's children This happened after he and his partner were struggling with drug abuse and became homeless She shared the testimony of Natasha Swanepoel, her sister-in-law, and her road to recovery Anita mentioned that Natasha was part of a programme similar to the one of MES She emphasised how

“It’sallaboutnotgivingup.Noone wasbornhomeless.”

- Earle Jansen

important these programmes are For her these programmes are amazing as she describes Natasha as a beacon of hope Anita believes in second chances, as for herself who entered the beauty pageant now for the second time

For someone who was once a drug addict and homeless, Natasha is now thriving in her environment, and also being the prime example of a mother, according to Anita Natasha is now rehabilitated, working full time and applied for custody over her children

"She is living proof that your past does not define your future,'' added Anita

CHANCES

Earle Jansen, Safe Space manager, as well as centre manager, mentioned that some of their clients came back for more than one or two occasions He highlighted that their purpose is all about giving people second changes

"It's all about not giving up No one was born homeless Each and every one that is currently on the street did have a home, a family and loved ones that cared for them It's just unfortunate that circumstances happened "

Another testimonial was that of Nazeem Davids, recovering drug addict He shared the story of how his father's abuse caused him to use drugs since the age of 16 In 2023 he found himself homeless in the streets of Bellville and said he died a spiritual death

He shared how these programmes changed his life and how he committed himself to God Nazeem is now a caretaker at MES If you have any questions or require any information about MES, reach out to them at 074 542 2457 or 068 124 3239

Learnersget hands-onatDown withDoughBakery

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KA LIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Two Grade 6 learners from Elkanah House, Alexander du Plessis and Henri Goossens, spent a morning last week giving back while learning valuable life skills at Down with Dough Bakery in Bellville.

The visit formed part of their school’s REACH project, which encourages learners to engage in social outreach initiatives

The boys joined the team at Down with Dough and experienced a day in the life of a baker

From weighing and measuring to cleaning, baking, and packaging, the learners got hands-on exposure to both the technical and social aspects of running a bakery

“It was really an eye-opening morning,” said Dani du Plessis, mom of Alexander “The boys had such a fun time and we’ll be returning in the December school holidays to assist again It’s wonderful to support a programme that gives so much meaning to young adults’ lives ”

BACKGROUND

Founded in 2019 by Lynne Rutherford, a mother looking for opportunities for her son Joshua after leaving special needs schooling, Down with Dough empowers

YOUNG BAKERS GAINED SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE

young adults with intellectual disabilities

The bakery bridges the gap between school and formal employment by teaching skills such as time management, socialisation, and practical bakery tasks

All workers at the bakery are paid for their efforts, reinforcing the principle that compensation is tied to effort

Beyond baking daily goodies from bread to brownies the bakery also generates income through fundraising initiatives, the next of which is a golf day on 31 October

Situated at the Alta du Toit Centre in Bellville, Down with Dough operates as a non-profit organisation (NPO), aiming to equip young adults with the confidence and skills needed to thrive in the workplace

“Lynne is such an inspiring lady,” Dani added

“It’s amazing to see what she has built for Joshua and other young adults This bakery is really changing lives, and I hope the community will support them whenever they can ”

. For more information about Down with Dough, or to support their upcoming golf fundraiser, visit https://www.altadutoit org.za

Join the annual lupus walk

The fourth annual lupus awareness fun walk, Walk 4 Lupus, hosted by registered nurse, author, and founder of the Lupus Impact Foundation, Sagree Naicker, is taking place on Saturday 25 October at 09:00 at Kraaifontein Rugby Club The walk of around 5km is open to all Naicker is a lupus warrior herself, living with both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Her personal journey has driven her to become a passionate advocate for awareness, education and support through her non-profit organisation

This year’s event promises a vibrant and inspirational atmosphere, with guests

including TikTok influencer, teacher, and motivational speaker Mogammad Shukr Hartzenberg Representatives from Winelands Rheumatology Clinical Trials division in Stellenbosch will share expert insights into the disease

Attendees can also look forward to exhibition stands including from dietitian Vanessa McEwen, All Smiles dentists, and more Entry is free but donations to the Lupus Impact Foundation are welcome . Contact 071 196 0697 or 073 729 7826 or visit www lupusimpactfoundation.com to learn more

Kommentaar // Comments

VOTE CAPE TOWN TO THE TOP: The Mother City once again captured the spotlight with its nomination one of the world’s top destinations,this time at Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Best Awards 2025,where it is shortlisted in the International Destinations – Best City category.This year’s awards,themed“Art of Discovery”,celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection.Cape Town is in distinguished company,nominated alongside cities including Cairns (Queensland),Lisbon (Portugal),Perth (Western Australia),Riyadh (Saudi Arabia),San Francisco (USA),Tbilisi (Georgia),and Tokyo (Japan) The awards are entirely audience-led,with travellers voting for their favourite experiences over a two-month period Now it’s over to Capetonians: visit https://awards travelandleisureasia com/iba-2025/international-destinations/best-city to cast your vote

Jo Fourie groet TygerBurger met dankbare hart

1 April 2022 ek onthou die datum soos gister Dit was die dag toe ek by die TygerBurger ingestap het as die nuutste lid van die span My hande het gebewe van opgewondenheid

Om vir Media24 te werk was nog altyd my droom vandat ek ‘n pen kon vashou en my eerste storietjie op papier neergeskryf het

By die TygerBurger het ek soveel geleer oor mense, oor geduld, oor die krag van woorde en oor myself Ek het ongelooflike mense ontmoet, stories vertel wat my diep geraak het, en 'n wêreld van insig en wysheid betree wat geen handboek my kon leer nie

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Ek het pas klaar studeer en om sommer dadelik ‘n permanente pos by ‘n koerant te kry waarmee ek grootgeword het, was vir my ‘n seën sonder gelyke Dit was immers die koerant wat elke Woensdag in my ouerhuis afgelewer is; die koerant wat my liefde vir gemeenskapsnuus en menseverhale gevoed het Nou, meer as drie jaar later, is dit tyd om totsiens te sê En ek sê dit met ‘n hart vol dankbaarheid, herinneringe en groei Ek onthou my eerste storie soos gister Ek het daar gesit met my notaboek en my selfoon, nie seker waar om te begin of met wie om te praat nie Ek was die jong joernalis wat almal miskyk tot ek begin praat En dan, skielik, weerklink my stem oor myle heen

JOERNALISWAT

ALMALMISKYK—TOT EKBEGINPRAAT.

ENDAN,SKIELIK, WEERKLINKMYSTEM OORMYLEHEEN.

My lewe het ook hier gegroei Ek het begin as ‘n ongetroude jong vrou met groot drome Intussen het ek verloof geraak, getrou, en nou verwag ons ons eerste baba ‘n nuwe hoofstuk vol belofte en liefde

My kollegas het saam met my die groot oomblikke beplan: van hoe my man my sou vra om te trou, tot die dag toe ons die eerste keer van die baba vertel het

En nou, soos elke storie, kom hierdie een tot ‘n mooi einde

Ek keer terug na my boeke om my doktorsgraad klaar te maak en uiteindelik ‘n dosent te word by die universiteit waar ek die eerste keer geïnspireer is om te doen wat ek doen

Dankie, TygerBurger, dat julle die begin van my storie was die plek waar die jong meisie met ‘n pen haar stem gevind het -JOFOURIE

The light that’s you

You don’t need crowns or silver rings, To prove the glow your soul can bring, For even quiet hearts can shine, And turn the dark to something divine You’ve carried pain, yet softly smiled, Held broken dreams but still stayed kind, The world may never truly see How rare your heart was meant to be In moments small, you change the air, A gentle word, a loving stare, You lift the lost, you calm the fear, You re warmth itself when hope feels near So never doubt the light you give, The love that teaches hearts to live For in this world of many hue, There’ll never be another you ShariqBasardien(16),EASTRIDGE

Urineer elders

Ek vind die gedrag van sommige van die taxi-bestuurders wat studente na hul kollege in Panorama vervoer totaal onaanvaarbaar Hulle gebruik die oop stuk grond tussen Plattekloofweg en die Plattekloof-winkelsentrum as toilet ten aanskoue van die mense - insluitende oorsese besoekers - wat die koffiewinkel by die sentrum besoek om 'n koppie koffie daar en die panoramiese uitsig oor die Kaapse Skiereiland te geniet Hierdie gedrag in 'n openbare ruimte behoort nie geduld te word nie en die Stad Kaapstad sal derhalwe dringend aan hierdie saak aandag moet gee My voorstel sal wees, indien daar geen ander alternatief is nie om draagbare toilette daar te laat oprig en hierdie mense te beboet indien hulle nie daarvan gebruik maak nie

GerritHorn,E-POS

Hou asseblief honde op leiband

Insake "Hou aggresiewe honde op leibande" - dankie vir jou skrywe in TygerBurger gedateer 8 Oktober Sandra Basson

Ek was ook in Boland Park die spesifieke dag toe jou hond aangeval is Die arme onskuldige Jack Russel het nie verdien om so wreed aangeval te word nie

Daar is menige honde liefhebbers wat nie die erns besef van watter ras gepas is by hul persoonlikheid en omstandighede nie Diesulkes dink ook hulle is hondekenners

Daar is n groot verskil tussen hondeliefhebbers en

hondekenners Die eienaar moet volle verantwoordelikheid aanvaar Die spesifieke eienaar moes wel bewus daarvan gewees het van sy hond se aggressie Waarom anders het hy sy ma gevra of sy dink hy kan die hond van sy leiband afhaal?

My pleidooi dus aan alle eienaars van honde wat nie sosiaal aangepas is nie om hulle op leiband te hou Hondeparke is vir nie-aggresiewe honde Versoek aan die staffie se eienaar: gaan stap asseblief met jou hond elders en hou hom op sy leiband MarijkeMarais,BRACKENFELL

Butler property tree felling sparks debate over City spending

On Thursday 9 October the chain saws fell silent on the Butler property on Bolandweg, leaving a scene of devastation reminiscent of the Deville Wood area during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 For me it reminds us of the 1918 poem from WW I: And Then the Guns Fell Silent “And then the guns fell silent, Smoke and death were in the air, The sounds of echoed silence ” For three weeks we have been listening to the chain saws cutting down majestic trees in our neighbourhood some 50- to 80-year-old giants, all in the name of development but we know it’s about an improvement of the City of Cape Town’s finances, the same City “that works for

you”

At the same time The Argus front page of Tuesday 6 October displays the details of the court application by CTCRA (City of Cape Town Collective Ratepayers Association) challenging the City's budget of 2025/26 Without going into detail about this court action it remains a travesty that rate payers, people who pay the City official’s wages and the political echelons salaries, must turn to the courts to force this cabal to listen to our concerns Reference the City’s defence of these various levies, to wit; water, electricity and now cleaning, I cannot find any evidence that there is a concerted effort from the City’s side to reduce their expenditure

From the Free Market Foundation (Cape Town’s budget: A departure from the rule of law | Free Market Foundation): By linking service fees to property values rather than actual usage, the City shifts from a cost-recovery model toward wealth redistribution

Somewhere is a research piece from 2015 about the City’s unsustainable wage bill warning about an unfolding disaster Now in 2025 this where we are with a City wage bill climbing at an unsustainable rate and I quote: "Staff-related costs continue to increase, now set for R20,758 billion Although salary increases are reflected as 5 1% 'cost to company', the actual increase is 7 5% The budget appears

to hide behind centrally negotiated SALGA salary increases " This from the Western Cape Property Development Forum’s letter dated 2 May 2025 addressed to the mayor and his team Did they listen? Not on your Nellie Currently the public sector wage bill stands at an eye-watering R750 billion on top of national debt costs of R1,1 billion per day As a concerned citizen I would have thought that our young vibrant mayor would take note of this financial cliff we are approaching But Sunday we will have our small Malawian gardener, who works two jobs to feed his family in Malawi, on duty here at our house Cleaning and planting new shoots to offset the carbon footprint lost

on the Butler property on top of cleaning the street Yes, cleaning the street, as do all the neighbours using garden services, which begs the question: Those of us, including the “gated developments”, that fund this function with after-tax money can we submit an invoice to the City for “services rendered”? Or can we apply to have these levies discounted on our municipal account? In the 30 plus years we have been living at this address the City has never had to clean our street, why are we now required to fund a mythical activity? Will we end up funding a mythical unicorn run by the City? Let’s unite and stop this FrancoisJMarais,DURBANVILLE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FORM 3A - NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMS OF SECTION 37(1) OF THE WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT,2008 – [REG 10(1)]

Notice is hereby given that the following applications for liquor licences have been lodged with the Western Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority) and with the designated liquor officers at the indicated South African Police Service offices The applications concerned may up to and including the 28th day from the date of publication of the application upon request and free of charge be inspected by any person at the offices of the Authority or the designated liquor officer listedhereunder Copies of an application can be obtained from the Authority after payment of the prescribed fee Objections and representations must be lodged in writing with the Authority and the designated liquor officer in accordance with section 39 of the Act

VORM 3A - KENNISGEWING VAN AANSOEKE OM DRANKLISENSIES INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 37(1) VAN DIE WES-KAAPSE DRANKWET,2008 – [REG 10(1)]

Hiermee word kennis gegee dat die volgende aansoeke om dranklisensies ingedien is by die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid (die Owerheid) en] by die aangewese drankbeamptes by die aangeduide Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantore Die betrokke aansoeke kan, tot en met die 28ste dag vanaf die datum van publikasie van die aansoek op versoek en gratis deur enige persoon besigtig word by die kantore van die Owerheid of die aangewese drankbeampte hieronder gelys Afskrifte van n aansoek kan by die Owerheid verkry word na betaling van die voorgeskrewe fooi Besware en vertoë moet ooreenkomstig artikel 39 van die Wet skriftelik by die Owerheid en die aangewese drankbeampte ingedien word

IFOMU 3A - ISAZISO SOKUFAKWA KWESICELO SEPHEPHA MVUME NGOKWECANDELO 37(1)

LOMTHETHO WOTYWALA WENTSHONA KOLONI KA-2008 – [UMGAQO 10(1)]

Isaziso siyanikezelwa ukuba ezi zicelo zilandelayo zamaphepha mvume otywala zifakiwe kwabasemaGunyeni ezoTywala eNtshona Koloni (abasemaGunyeni) nakumagosa ajongene nemiba engotywala kwii-ofisi ezixeliweyo zeeNkonzo zamaPolisa aseMzantsi Afrika Izicelo ekubhekiselelwa kuzo zingakwazi kwiintsuku ezingamashumi amabini anesibhozo (28) ukususela ngomhla wokupapashwa kwesi sicelo, xa eceliwe kwaye simahla, ziye kuhlolwa nguye nawuphi umntu okwi-Ofisi esemaGunyeni okanye yegosa elijongene nemiba engotywala elixelwe apha ngezantsi Iikopi zesicelo zingafumaneka kwabasemaGunyeni emva kwentlawulo emiselweyo Uchaso neengxelo ezixhasayo ezibhaliweyo zingafakwa kwabasemaGunyeni nakwigosa elijongene nemiba engotywala ngokwecandelo 39 loMthetho

No Full name of applicant

Volle naam van aansoeker Igama elipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo

Name under which business will be conducted

Naam waaronder besigheid bedryf sal word

Igama ishishini eza kushishina phantsi kwalo

Address of the proposed premises

Adres van die voorgenome perseel Idilesi yesakhiwo

Kind of licence applied for Tipe lisensie waarom aansoek gedoen word

Uhlobo lwephepha mvume olucelayo

South African Police Services designated liquor officer office where the application has been lodged

Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiedienskantoor van die aangewese drankbeampte waar die aansoek ingedien is i-Ofisi yeGosa elijongene nemiba engotywala yeeNkonzo zamaPolisa eMzantsi Afrika apho isicelo sifakwe khona

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KAYLYNNEBANTOM

KAYLYNNE BANTOM@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The red carpet was rolled out at the Artscape Theatre on Tuesday 7 October, as the provincial department of cultural affairs and sport honoured the province's top talent in arts, culture and heritage

Under the theme "Journey from Darkness into Light: Thrive", the evening was a celebration of creativity and contribution, recognising artists, linguists, librarians, and heritage custodians for their lasting impact across the Western Cape (WC). Winners were crowned across a range of categories, including Excellence in Performing Arts Award, a project that promotes South African Sign Language or the marginalised indigenous languages of the Western Cape, The Best Friends of the Public Library and Ministerial Commendations.

AWARDS

Renowned musician Loukmaan Adams was one of the recipients of a Ministerial Commendation, while Dr Isaac Balie was one among those who received a Ministerial Legacy award for his lifelong contribution in his field.

Thandi Swartbooi, founder of the all-female

THROUGH CULTURE WE ALL MOVE TOGETHER

ensemble Women Unite, was also recognised for her pioneering work in preserving indigenous dance and music, and empowering communities through the arts.

Jabaar Mohamed, provincial director of DeafSA Western Cape, won the Project that Promotes South African Sign Language or the Marginalised Indigenous Languages of the Western Cape category for his TV show called Accessibility with Jabaar Speaking to People's Post, Mohamed said the award is more than just a "trophy".

"It's a recognition of years of advocacy, passion, and belief in my media platform Accessibility with Jabaar TV talk show on Cape Town TV It represents the roots of inclusivity for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Disability communities because that's where true community begins."

Mohamed said it's a powerful reminder that accessibility matters, and that voices expressed through South African Sign Language (SASL) are "finally being seen and valued".

"I dedicate this award to everyone who continues

to break barriers and create equal opportunities for all. I'm especially proud that this recognition comes from the Western Cape, my home, all the way from Elsies River."

He said this fuels him to do more

"Being deaf is not an obstacle It's part of who I am and what drives me to do more This award doesn't mean I'm done; it's just the beginning. There's still so much I'm planning."

The Best Friends of the Public Library award went to the Friends of the Central Library Mike Klink, chair of the Friends of Central Library, said: "It takes a lot of work to build relationships in the library ecosystem.

This win is not just about my leadership but about my team and everyone contributing We encourage people to come to the Central Library to see what the friends of the library are doing."

Ricardo Mackenzie, provincial minister of cultural affairs and sport said art is the mirror and heartbeat of society "It captures our shared struggles and triumphs, reminding us that creativity is both our refuge and renewal. The theme speaks to the spirit of our province, a spirit that refuses to be defeated by hardship and instead transforms it into hope, beauty, and understanding.”

Festive magic begins in CT

Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On on Sunday 30 November

This free, family-friendly celebration takes place this year under the theme "United in Hope".

More than just a seasonal celebration, the Festive Lights Switch-On has grown into one of Cape Town's most beloved traditions and a symbol of Cape Town's resilience, creativity, and community spirit

LINE-UP

This year's campaign and main event will feature not only a line-up of entertainers and the much-anticipated light switch moment, but also two community-driven initiatives:

. The FLSO "Move and Melody" Competition: a cross-discipline dance and vocal showcase that will see emerging local talent compete for a chance to perform live on the Festive Lights stage To enter, groups consisting of between two to 10 amateur dancers, must upload a one-minute video of their performance reflecting the theme, United in Hope, to one of the following platforms: TikTok META (Facebook or Instagram) WhatsApp (send to 076 179 7047). Each submission must include the hashtag #FLSODance2025 and tag @CTFestiveLights. The closing date for submissions is midnight on 9 November From the pool of entries, the top 10 finalists will be invited to compete in a live dance-off at the V&A Waterfront amphitheatre on Saturday 15 November The top three

acts, as chosen by the judging panel, will receive cash prizes and will perform live on the main stage at the Festive Lights Switch-On event

. Wear the Hope - Share the Light: a new creative project that invited Capetonians of all ages to design and create a festive top for the mayor Marnus Botha from Somerset West was named the winner For the judges, fashion designer Victor K, and costume designer and art director Widaad Albertus Botha's winning concept stood out for its heartfelt symbolism and ability to weave together iconic elements of the city’s heritage, landmarks, and natural beauty into one story of hope – that also clearly articulates the festive season.

The Festive Lights Switch-On offers

something rare and vital in this digital-driven world – the chance to connect face to face, to dance, to laugh, with one another and to celebrate Cape Town's unique culture

The concert programme builds up to the switch-on moment of the festive lights, a lighting display of lasers, lights and pyrotechnics

Followed by a highlight of a colourful video mapping display on the façade of the City Hall, a once-in-a-lifetime experience

. The Festive Lights Switch-On event will take place on the Grand Parade on Sunday 30 November from 16:00 Visit www capetown.gov.za/ general/festive-lights-switch-on for more details.

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees duur nog tot Sondag 19 Oktober Toneel, musiek, dans films en meer Besoek www woordfees.co.za vir meer inligting.

. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay now until 29 November Tickets from R275 at Webtickets

. Juan Boucher is op Vrydag 24 Oktober om 19:00 by Heroes Live op Diemersfontein-wynplaas buite Wellington. Deure maak 17:00 oop Kaartjies kos R350 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Joshua na die Reën is op Woensdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Kaartjies kos R270 by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

. Roan Ash is op Woensdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Vusi Mahlasela -"The Voice" brings his powerful blend of music and activism to the University of Cape Town in a celebration of heritage and hope on Thursday 16 October at 19:00 Tickets from R100 to R300 at Webtickets

. Joshua na die Reën is op Donderdag 16 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www heroesbrackenfell.net

. Coppelia is at Artscape on Friday 17

October at 19:00 and Saturday 18 October at 14:00 and 19:00 Tickets cost R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Centre Stage - Dancing into our future is at Artscape Opera House on Sunday 19

October at 19:00 A fundraising celebration of the Cape Town City Ballet s 91 years of ballet, by dance training organisations Tickets R180 to R300 at Webtickets

. Cape Town Opera presents David Kram-

er s Orpheus McAdoo at Artscape from 21 October to 2 November Tickets from R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Dancers Love Dogs is at Artscape Opera House on Wednesday 22 October at 19:30

Dancers will take part in this fundraising event along with performing dogs and Master of Ceremonies-Alan Committie Tickets cost R400 at Webtickets

. Die Fledermaus is presented by Opera UCT at The Baxter from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October Tickets from R100 to R500 at Webtickets . Jonathan Butler “A life in song” is at Artscape on Friday 24 October at 19:30 Tickets R320 at Webtickets . Stellenbosch University

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KAILINDANIELS

KA LIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) confirmed that the first African Penguin has tested positive for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), marking a serious new development in the ongoing outbreak among Western Cape seabirds

In August almost 1 000 seabirds have now been confirmed with HPAI, and the spread remains deeply concerning TygerBurger previously reported that since early July, a new outbreak of HPAI has been confirmed in wild seabirds across the province the first wild-bird detections since April 2024

Infected birds often display neurological signs, such as tremors, head twitches, and seizures

While HPAI occasionally infects mammals and humans, experts emphasise that the risk to the public remains very low when basic safety precautions are followed

TESTINGANDCONTAINMENT

Sanccob confirmed that its teams are working “diligently and cautiously” to ensure that all seabirds entering rehabilitation facilities are tested and cleared before admission

“Our highest priority is keeping our seabird hospitals infection-free and ensuring every case is accurately recorded,” said Sanccob spokesperson Dr Katta Ludynia in a statement

“This is a fast-moving situation, and we are working closely with the State Veterinary Services and conservation authorities to respond effectively ”

The organisation continues to support wild responders, monitor the impact on wild populations, and provide training and