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SLOW SYSTEMS FRUSTRATE SASSA PERSONNEL

Staff shortages hit SASSA TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

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taff shortages and system delays at the Sassa office in Bellville have come under the spotlight following an oversight visit by Social Development Minister Dina Pule. Pule visited the office on Thursday 13 August, accompanied by Sassa CEO Themba Matlou and regional officials, to assess conditions and challenges affecting services. During the visit, employees raised concerns about staffing levels, slow systems and the pressure of assisting large numbers of beneficiaries. The Bellville office is one of several Sassa facilities dealing with high demand for services, with long queues and waiting times among the challenges raised. STAFF RAISE CONCERNS Employees told the minister that staff shortages were making it difficult to assist beneficiaries efficiently. Concerns were also raised about the biometric verification system being piloted

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at the office, with staff indicating that delays on the system were affecting the speed at which they could process cases. Sassa has introduced measures at the Bellville office aimed at improving services and managing queues. These include biometric verification, queue management and the screening of beneficiaries before they reach service counters. Despite these measures, staff indicated that more resources were needed to cope with demand. Pule acknowledged the pressure facing employees and the need for additional capacity at the branch. The Bellville visit formed part of oversight visits to Sassa offices in the Western Cape as government looks at ways to address pressure at service points. TO PAGE 4

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WOENSDAG 19 AUGUSTUS

Die Tygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub se volgende byeenkoms vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 by die NG kerk Parow-Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) plaas. Die sprekers is Arné Stander van Babylonstoren ("Probleme op jou plante: plantinsekte, nuutste uitdagings, voor- en nadele, en hoe ons dit in ons tuine kan bestuur") en De-Mara Bezuidenhout ("Elemente of beginsels van ontwerp"). Die tema van die blommekunskompetisie is "Dans, dans, dans!" Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting. Die boek So ook op die aarde deur Betsie van Niekerk word op 'n byeenkoms van die Durbellleeskring bespreek. Annette Uys sal die bespreking doen. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat. Almal is welkom. Ledegeld beloop R220 per jaar. Gaste betaal R50 per besoek. Rig navrae aan Rika du Plessis by 082 332 9971.

SATURDAY 22 AUGUST Anyone with an interest in gardening and conservation is invited to join the upcoming garden walk in Kenridge Park. The circular walk, which is a part of the Wildﬂower Stepping Stones Project, will be presented from 11:00 to 14:00. Tickets cost R150 at Quicket.

TUESDAY 25 AUGUST Dakar Rally hero and global speaker Joey Evans will share his incredible journey at an event presented by Durbanville Business from 18:00 at the Durbanville Golf Club. Book a table for 10 at R5 000 or R500 per person. Tickets include a welcome drink and a twocourse meal. There will be a cash bar available. Book by email to info@durbanvillesakekamer.co.za Uitgewer TygerBurger word uitgegee deur WP Media en is deel van die Novus Media-groep.

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THURSDAY 27 AUGUST The R5 book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home will take place from Thursday 27 August to Saturday 29 August. It will be held in the reception area on Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, and on Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00. There will be a selection of DVDs and CDs at this sale, also at only R5 each. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilities will be available. Springbok and All Blacks legends will come together for a special breakfast at The Barnyard in Tyger Valley Centre. Former Springboks Steven Kitshoff, Breyton Paulse and Bakkies Botha will join former All Black Andrew Mehrtens for the SA vs All Blacks Legends Rivalry Breakfast. The four former internationals will share stories from their playing days and their experiences of the long-standing rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand. Fans will also have an opportunity to meet the players. Email cpolite@3cubemanagement.co.za to book.

VRYDAG 29 AUGUSTUS Die NG kerk Bellville-Wes hou van 09:00 tot 13:00 basaar by 8ste Laan, Boston. Kom geniet boereworsrolle, jaffels, kerrie en rys, biltongpot, roosterkoeke, pannekoek, poeding, tuisgebak en ander lekkernye. Snuffel deur die "thrift"-mark, en maak 'n draai by die tombolatafel. Daar sal ook 'n inkleurkompetisie en speletjies vir die kinders wees. The Century City Winter Night Market transforms Century City into a glowing winter escape ﬁlled with live music, gourmet comfort food, artisan stalls and a very cosy atmosphere. The market runs from 16:00.

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER Visit the Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club's open day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14a Goede Hoop Street, Bothasig. Entry is free. Come and learn more about the hobby of crystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and related craftwork. Trawl the stalls, chat to our members and ﬁnd your special item.

WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Badisa will host its 2026 conference and annual general meeting at Die Bron, Willowbridge Mall. Under the theme “From Paper to Possibilities”, the event will bring together NGOs, business leaders, community organisations, volunteers and supporters for a day of inspiration. The programme features a line-up of well-known South Africans, including musician Early B, Springbok Sevens player Jayden Nell, magician and actor Charles Tertiens, singer Leah, purpose coach and radio presenter Liomee Vosloo, business leader Ilana Steyn and VIA TV channel head Azelia Morkel. Tickets cost R150 at Quicket.

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Mitchells Plain seniors will gather for a mini sports day on 6 August at Portlands Indoor Centre, ahead of the Golden Games scheduled for 10 September. The event is organised by Myrtle Jack, chairlady of the Mitchells Plain Older People Forum (MPOPF), and founder and chairlady of both God's Angels Reaching Out Organisation and the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Seniors Skills Club in Mitchells Plain. All seniors under the MPOPF umbrella are invited to take part in the soccer. Organisers are calling for sponsorships for the day. Contributions of water, juice, oranges, chicken, salads, rolls, burgers and party packets.

Woensdag,19Augustus 2026

Western Cape’s unemployment rate holds steady DESIRÉE RORKE

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he Western Cape’s unemployment rate has dipped to 19,5% in the second quarter of 2026, down from 19,6% the previous quarter, keeping the province below the 20% mark for over a year. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey figures, welcomed by the Western Cape Government, remain well below the national rate and point to steady economic performance despite tough global and national conditions. However, decreases in employment were recorded in Western Cape (48 000), Gauteng (22 000) and North West (15 000), while Mpumalanga (41 000), Eastern Cape (13 000) and Free State (9 000) were provinces that observed the highest increases in employment. It is important to note that decrease in employment means fewer people have active jobs, while a decrease in unemployment means fewer people who want work are without a job. These two metrics track different groups in the Statistics South Africa labor force data and can move independently due to shifts in population and job seeking. Seven out of ten sectors in the province recorded year-on-year gains in employment, driven by the finance (+41 000), trade (+41 000) and agriculture (+26 000) sectors. The provincial labour absorption rate, the share of the working age population that is employment, also grew 1,1 percentage points year-onyear reaching 55,7% compared to 39,6% nationally. The latest QLFS figures also confirm that over the past 10 years, the province’s unemployment rate has consistently remained below the national average. “Every decrease in the unemployment rate is encouraging. It shows that we continue to foster a resilient job creation ecosystem that works for our residents,” Winde stated. “Despite intense head winds, we are still making progress. The Western Cape and its residents have faced an incredibly difficult three months, marked by several weather events that wreaked havoc on infrastructure and the agricultural sector, in particular, which is a major economic driver in the province. “We know we must and can do more to grow our economy. We will push even harder to bring more investment to our province that creates many more jobs.” Western Cape minister of agriculture, economic development and tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomed the latest figures. “While South Africa lost 68 000 jobs yearon-year, the Western Cape created 91 000 jobs over this period. This achievement reflects the resilience of our economy, the determination of our businesses, and the impact of creating an enabling environment for investment, growth and job creation,” said Meyer. Meyer said the results demonstrate

PROVINCIAL UNEMPLOYEMENT RATE REMAINS BELOW 20% MARK FOR ANOTHER YEAR the importance of maintaining a growthfocused economic agenda. “Growth creates jobs. Our focus remains on attracting investment, supporting businesses, expanding export opportunities, improving the skills pipeline, and building the infrastructure required for sustained economic growth.” NATIONAL OUTLOOK Countrywide the official unemployment rate was 33,6% in the second quarter of this year. According to the latest results, there was an increase of 345 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8,5 million, while there was a decrease of 16 000 in the number of employed persons to 16,7 million compared with the first quarter. This resulted in an increase of 329 000 (or 1,3%) in the labour force during the same period. The above changes in employment and unemployment resulted in the official unemployment rate (labour underutilisation) increasing by 0,9 of a percentage point from 32,7% in the first quarter of tis year to 33,6% in the second quarter. Discouraged job-seekers decreased by 227 000 to 3,7 million, other available job seekers decreased by 49 000 to 861 000, and unavailable job-seekers decreased by 4 000 to 44 000, resulting in a net decrease of 280 000 to 4,6 million in the potential labour force – persons who were available but not seeking or unavailable but seeking. Those outside the labour force for other reasons increased by 72 000 to 125 million. Persons outside the labour force, which is the total of those in potential labour force and others outside the labour force, decreased by 208 000 to 17,1 million in the second quarter of this year. The number of persons employed in the formal sector and household sector decreased by 41 000 and 9 000 respectively in 2026, and in the informal sector increased by 34 000 over the same period. The increases in industry employment were mainly recorded in trade (70 000), construction (39 000) and finance (11 000). The largest decreases in employment were recorded in community and social service (57 000), mining (26 000), agriculture and manufacturing (15 000 each). The results for the second quarter of 2026 show that the total number of unemployed youth (15-34 years) increased by 264 000 to 5,0 million compared with quarter one of 2026, while employed youth recorded a decrease of 40 000 to 5,6 million. As a result, the youth unemployment rate increased by 1,5 percentage points to 47,4% in the second quarter of 2026.

Inaugural creative festival headed for Melkbos Melkbosstrand will come alive with art, film, music and community events when the inaugural Melkbosstrand ART/FILM Festival takes place from 21 to 27 September. The seven-day festival grew from the popular Melkbos Ateljee OPEN STUDIOS art walk and will feature independent films, visual art, live music, poetry and creative workshops at venues across the West Coast town. The festival opens with the Ateljee FILM Festival on 21 September, showcasing a selection of independent films from around the world. Other highlights include poetry and live music at Blessings

Coffee and Creative, art workshops, complimentary art valuations by Aspire Art and a CapeLUG LEGO exhibition. Karen Zoid will also present Zoid Spawn at the Melkbosstrand NG kerk on 25 and 26 September. The festival culminates in the Melkbos Ateljee OPEN STUDIOS on 26 and 27 September, when more than 30 artists will open their studios and art hubs across 14 locations. Entry is free. Visitors can access the Open Studios map online and at selected local businesses. The event will run from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Sunday. Visit www.melkbosateljee.co.za

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Henmar Hof-inwoners bekommerd oor motorhuise TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

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nwoners van Henmar Hof in Bellville het kommer uitgespreek nadat hulle meegedeel is dat hul motorhuise teen 31 Augustus leeggemaak moet word. Die besluit het vrae laat ontstaan oor parkeerplek, veiligheid en wat met die motorhuise beplan word. Verskeie inwoners wat met TygerBurger gepraat het, het gevra om nie geïdentifiseer te word nie uit vrees vir viktimisasie. “Ons is meegedeel dat die motorhuise teen 31 Augustus leeg moet wees, maar waar moet al hierdie voertuie dan parkeer?” vra een inwoner. Volgens inwoners word van huurders verwag om alle besittings teen die sperdatum uit die motorhuise te verwyder. Hulle sê voertuie wat tans in motorhuise geparkeer word, sal moontlik voortaan buite moet staan. Dit het kommer oor diefstal en moontlike skade aan voertuie laat ontstaan. Die beskikbaarheid van voldoende parkeerplek is ook ‘n kwessie. BEJAARDE INWONERS Van die inwoners is veral bekommerd oor bejaarde huurders wat moontlik verder van hul wonings sal moet parkeer. “Daar is bejaarde mense wat hier woon en wat naby hul blyplek moet kan parkeer. Dit gaan ook oor hul veiligheid, veral as hulle saans verder moet stap,” sê ’n inwoner. Huurders wil nou weet of alternatiewe

Inwoners van Henmar Hof in Bellville is bekommerd nadat hulle meegedeel is dat hul motorhuise teen 31 Augustus leeggemaak moet word. FOTO: TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

INWONERS IS BEKOMMERD OOR HUL VEILIGHEID AS HULLE BUITE MOET PARKEER parkeerplek beskikbaar gestel sal word en wat die plan met die motorhuise ná 31 Augustus is. Sommige meen die motorhuise kan moontlik in wooneenhede omskep word, maar Daleglen Properties het dit nog nie bevestig nie. Daar is ook onsekerheid oor huurders

wat tans ’n bedrag vir die gebruik van ’n motorhuis betaal en of hul maandelikse huur dienooreenkomstig aangepas sal word. TygerBurger het Daleglen Properties om kommentaar genader oor die rede waarom die motorhuise leeggemaak moet word, toekomstige planne vir die ruimtes en parkeerreëlings vir huurders. Die maatskappy is ook gevra om te reageer op die veiligheidskwessies wat geopper is. Teen druktyd is daar nog op terugvoer gewag.

Police constable among four arrested Four suspects, including a police constable, have been arrested in a takedown operation in Bellville on Sunday evening, 16 August, targeting an extortion ring preying on businesses in the Stellenbosch area. Police spokesperson Brig Novela Potelwa said provincial serious violent crime detectives led the operation, with support from crime intelligence, the drone unit, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), City of Cape Town security officials and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). MORE THAN 50 BUSINESSES TARGETED The four arrested are three family members from Nyanga, a father and his two sons, one of whom is a police constable, and a Somali businessman who allegedly collected money on behalf of the extortion ring. Police allege that the suspects extorted money from more than 50 Somali and

Ethiopian businessmen in the Kayamandi and Stellenbosch area. The Somali businessman is believed to have collected specified amounts on stipulated dates within a month on behalf of the suspects, who received substantial amounts of cash on a regular basis. CASH AND VEHICLES SEIZED During the operation, police seized R120 000 in cash, four vehicles used by the suspects in the commission of the crime with an estimated value of R3 million, and several cellular phones. The suspects, aged 23, 27, 47 and 53, are expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 18 August, on charges of extortion, money laundering and contravention of sections of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca).

ago, has been gaining momentum. Police say more arrests are expected in due course. Western Cape police management has commended the efforts of all role players involved in dismantling the extortion ring. Community members are encouraged to report extortion-related crime to the Extortion Line on 0800 31 4444.

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Badisa event to inspire change

he social services organisation Badisa will host its 2026 conference and annual general meeting on Wednesday 9 September at Die Bron at Willowbridge Mall. Under the theme "From paper to possibilities" the event will bring together NGOs, business leaders, community organisations, volunteers and supporters for a day of inspiration, networking and practical collaboration. A simple sheet of paper can become a plan, a story, a solution or even a paper plane ready for take-off. That idea lies at the heart of this year's conference, exploring how creativity, partnerships and shared purpose can transform today's challenges into tomorrow's possibilities. WELL-KNOWN SOUTH AFRICANS The programme features an exciting line-up of well-known South Africans, including musician Early B, Springbok Sevens player Jayden Nell, magician and actor Charles Tertiens, singer Leah, purpose coach and radio presenter Liomee Vosloo, business leader Ilana Steyn and Azelia Morkel, VIA TV channel head. Delegates can look forward to engaging conversations on leadership, purpose,

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communication, networking and innovation. Sessions will explore why media matters, how meaningful relationships create lasting impact, and what the Springboks and Badisa have in common — from teamwork and resilience to the power of every individual contributing to something greater. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES According to Adrie Jurgensen, director of communications, marketing and partnerships at Badisa, the conference is about creating opportunities that continue long after the day has ended. "The greatest possibilities are rarely created alone. They happen when people from different sectors share ideas, build relationships and choose to work together. "Whether you represent a business, an NGO or your local community, this conference is an opportunity to connect with people who believe that collaboration creates lasting impact. If you want to be part of

shaping stronger communities, this is where your journey begins," she says. SUPPLIER EXHIBITION The event will also feature a supplier exhibition, giving businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services to delegates from across the Western Cape while building valuable relationships with one of the province's largest social development organisations. Exhibition space is available at R5 000 per business. Badisa will also launch its latest annual report, sharing stories of innovation, resilience and hope from the people and communities at the heart of its work. Whether you are a business looking to build meaningful partnerships, an NGO seeking fresh ideas, a volunteer wanting to make a difference, or someone passionate about stronger communities, "From paper to possibilities" promises to be a day of inspiration, connection and action. Tickets at R150 per person are available at https:// www.quicket.co.za/events/385743from-paper-to-possibilities-badisaconference-agm-2026/#/. Contact Zoe Borchards at marketing@badisa.org.za for more information.

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Beneﬁciaries wait to be assisted at the SASSA office in Bellville, where staff shortages and system delays have placed services under pressure.

FROM PAGE 1 Pule announced that 1 000 contract workers would be deployed to Sassa offices nationally to assist with staff shortages and help reduce queues. Sassa provides social grants to millions of South Africans, placing considerable pressure on offices where beneficiaries need assistance with applications,

verification and other grantrelated matters. It is not yet clear how many of the additional workers will be allocated to the Bellville office or when they will take up their posts. The visit has renewed attention on conditions at the Bellville branch and efforts to improve services for beneficiaries who rely on the facility.

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Readers speak out against reckless drivers DESIREE RORKE

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rom Bellville to Brackenfell, TygerBurger readers have had enough of reckless drivers and traffic officers who seem invisible. A commuter at the Bellville taxi rank raised alarm about taxi drivers and attendants who appear to be operating while intoxicated. "These drivers don't care about the lives and safety of their passengers, driving into oncoming traffic lanes simply to avoid waiting in traffic as everyone else must, insulting and cursing at passengers for objecting to their lives being placed at risk," the reader wrote, They called on the relevant City of Cape Town authorities to investigate. A Durbanville reader described driving on Cape Town's roads as "horrific" and says taxis are far from the only offenders. Speeding on Vissershok Road and Koeberg Road is a daily sight, as is the number of drivers using cellphones behind the wheel despite most newer cars offering hands-free options. E-hailing drivers crawling under the speed limit are causing other motorists to lose patience and overtake recklessly, and pedestrian crossings are routinely ignored. The reader also survived a recent accident in which a drunk driver slammed into the back of their vehicle at a red traffic light. "All the traffic department does is sit along roads setting up speed cameras on the downhill while all hell is breaking loose in our suburbs. We hear that there is campaigning, but nobody is in our Northern Suburbs. Why not? We are also supporters. We are also in need of safety and proper law enforcement, with drug abuse among our youth and school transport that drive reckless, just like other areas. ."

READERS AGREE A Brackenfell reader agreed with a concerned Kraaifontein resident about the spate of accidents, saying they see drivers running red lights and ignoring stop streets daily. "I might be wrong, but the reason for all this dangerous driving is the lack of traffic officers on our roads. Every year it is announced with great fanfare how many traffic officers have now qualified. But where do you see them? Maybe behind a speed camera, but nowhere else." He called for traffic officers to patrol the roads, warning that without visible enforcement, it will only get worse. It was also revealed at a Subcouncil 2 meeting a few months ago that there is limited after-hours traffic law enforcement due to a lack of overtime funding, this while drunk driving continues to escalate on the roads. Many residents are of the view that they are not even concerned about being caught driving drunk, as there is simply no enforcement. Q AND A WITH JP SMITH In the light of this TygerBurgber posed the following questions to the City's Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith. TB: How many traffic officers patrol the roads in the northern suburbs, and which suburbs does that include? This is excluding ward safety LE officers. Smith: "There are 20 officers in the morning, six in the afternoon and six at night covering seven subcouncils from Atlantis all the way through to the Northern Suburbs. Metro police and law enforcement Area North also conduct Traffic enforcement, and the Neighbourhood Safety Officers do traffic enforcement, along with by-law enforcement and crime prevention." TB: What is the City’s response to

the claim that there is no traffic officer visibility on our roads? Smith: "City of Cape Town enforcement agencies are mandated to respond to complaints. As they are required to respond to large volumes of complaints, this will impact visibility. It must also be noted that there is increasing pressure from Traffic Area North to conduct crime prevention operations on major roads as part of the Freeway management plan. This includes the N7, Jakes Gerwel, Malibongwe drive and the N1. "The decline of road safety cannot only be placed on Traffic Service, but also to every road user flouting the laws that regulate safety on our public streets. The NPA and DOJ play a crucial role in ensuring fines lead to consequence, but this is currently not happening due to an overloaded criminal justice system that is underfunded and resourced." TB: What is your comment on the increasing number of accidents on our roads? Smith: "Please advise on what data your are making this claim and we will respond." TB: Taxis driving recklessly is increasing unabated. What is the City doing to curb this effectively? Smith: "Public transport is an integral part of the transport network in the city. There are daily enforcement of taxis. In the city daily impoundment of taxis can average around 40. Traffic Services also has a dedicated Transport Enforcement Unit that primarily focuses on taxi enforcement." TB: What is the City doing to curb drunk driving that mostly occurs at night and over weekends in the northern suburbs? Smith: "There are planned operations every month to focus on drunk driving at key time frames on weekends and at night. Ward funding has been provided to assist with these operations."

TYGERBURGER POSES TOUGH QUESTIONS TO THE CITY ON TRAFFIC OFFICER VISIBILITY TB: Do you think that traffic enforcement visibility curbs reckless driving? Smith: "Enforcement visibility can curb reckless driving temporarily, but will not ensure long-term driver behavioural change. What will curb reckless driving is stronger action by the criminal justice system in relation to traffic fines and arrests. We cannot be expected to curb recklessness while hundreds of thousands of fines lead to no action by the NPA and DOJ. "The Safety and Security Directorate’s efforts to address the lawlessness on the roads are well documented. In addition, the City’s Traffic Service is now finalising the administrative logistics required for enforcement of the amended by-law recently gazetted. “The amendments centre on the provisions for impounding vehicles and related penalties. Now that it has been gazetted, Traffic Officers are able to impound vehicles in a number of instances, including where: the vehicle is being driven on a public road in a manner that is reckless and poses an immediate or imminent danger to the life of passengers, road users, or pedestrians. STATISTICS In the 12 months between July 2025 and June 2026, Smith says the City's Traffic Service recorded nearly four million offences and made 2 767 arrests, up from 2 255 the previous year. Drunk driving arrests rose by 32%, from 1 619 in 2024-'25 to 2 138.

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Legends clash over breakfast TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

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pringbok and All Blacks legends will come together in Bellville for a special breakfast at Tyger Valley Centre later this month. Former Springboks Steven Kitshoff, Breyton Paulse and Bakkies Botha will join former All Black Andrew Mehrtens for the SA vs All Blacks Legends Rivalry Breakfast at The Barnyard. The four former internationals will share stories from their playing days and their experiences of the long-standing rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand. Fans will also have an opportunity to meet the players.

RUGBY GREATS COME TOGETHER Kitshoff was part of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning squads in 2019 and 2023 and played more than 80 tests for the Springboks. Botha was part of the Springbok team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup and faced New Zealand several times during his international career. Cape Town-born Paulse played more than 60 tests for South Africa and also faced the All Blacks on several occasions. Mehrtens played 70 tests for New Zealand between 1995 and 2004. The former flyhalf was part of the All Blacks team that faced South Africa in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park. RIVALS MEET AGAIN IN 2026 The breakfast comes between the first

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Skoolgees loop hoog by DF Akademie-Bellville-derby DF Akademie en die Hoërskool Bellville het op Saterdag 15 Augustus kragte gemeet tydens ‘n opwindende derbydag waar sport en skoolgees hoogty gevier het. Ondersteuners van verskeie voorstede het langs die veld saamgetrek om hul spanne

aan te moedig, terwyl die spelers hul beste op die netbalbaan en rugbyveld gelewer het. TygerBurger was daar om van die aksie én die vele gesigte van ondersteuners langs die veld vas te vang.

two tests of the Springboks and All Blacks’ four-match series. WHERE TO MEET The teams meet at Ellis Park on Saturday 22 August before heading to Cape Town for the second test at DHL Stadium on Saturday 29 August. They will meet again at FNB Stadium on 5 September, followed by the final test in Baltimore in the United States on 12 September. The Tyger Valley breakfast takes place two days before the Cape Town Test, giving local supporters a chance to hear first-hand from former players who know the rivalry well. REVENT DETAILS The event will include breakfast, rugby stories and an opportunity to interact with the players. The SA vs All Blacks Legends Rivalry Breakfast takes place at The Barnyard, Tyger Valley Centre, on Thursday 27 August. Tickets for the special breakfast with the legends are available through the event organisers.

DF Akademie en die Hoërskool Bellville se netbalspelers is in aksie by die derby. FOTO: TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

Josh Robertson van Kuilsrivier, Gian Malan van Loevenstein, Ronaldo Nel van Boston, LJ Wessels van Durbanville en Reghard van der Bank van De La Haye het saam die DF Akademie-Bellville-derby bygewoon. FOTO: TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

Liandre Nel van Parow-Noord het Bellville ondersteun, terwyl Liezl Thiart van Parow haar ondersteuning vir DF Akademie gewys het by Saterdag se derby. FOTO: TARRYN-LEIGH SOLOMONS

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Connected, yet alone The word "isolation" comes from the Latin word insula, meaning "island". Over time, the word evolved through Italian (isolato) and French (isolé), meaning "made into an island". The feeling and connotations of isolation, however, have also morphed as we have headed deeper into the 21st century. DIGITAL COCOON Now the thought of closing our doors and wearing our headphones is seen as a comfort or a necessity, where we can destress and fulfil our own personal needs after enduring a demanding working day. Since the quick but subtle decline of televisions and broadcasting as an "escape" from reality and a means to stay informed and entertained, users have been tricked into becoming addicted to seeing their desires or hobbies packaged directly to them in short clips through TikTok's, Instagram reels or YouTube shorts. Families started interacting less, while

NOW WE SECOND-GUESS AND DOUBT WHAT WE SEE AND HEAR MORE THAN EVER.

the children became more immersed in their tablets and YouTube channels, and angsty teenagers have to understand and sometimes compare their lives to the glamorous aesthetics and filters they see when watching the Instagram stories of their friends or celebrities they admire. Now we watch, comment and "like" friends and family from afar on social media when they have weddings, celebrate births, or grieve a loved one — like voyeurs, it seems. CELLPHONE SOURCES Our cellphones have become our main source of information and entertainment. Gone are the days when the family would huddle at six to watch the latest episode of 7de Laan. Now everyone can enjoy their own distractions and retreat to the peaceful quiet of their bedrooms. I think the Covid-19 pandemic marked the crucial breaking point and awakening for a new meaning of this word to be birthed. Stranded and locked away in our houses during the height of Covid-19, our need and the time we spent on our cellphones intensified. Whether this was video calls and texts with loved ones, sending emails and attending Teams meetings, or doom-scrolling on social media whilst being flooded with the latest news and death stats, we adapted to being "happily marooned on our own social islands". ALGORITHMS THAT FEEDS All the while, the algorithms have been tracking, studying and curating a feed dedicated to our tastes, interests, likes and dislikes — and yet most people aren't seeing that these tech wizards have woven a cocoon around the users and their cellphones. This trap, however, disguises itself. So many are also quick to defend their ideologies or mock those they disagree with online in such creative fashion with GIFs and images, and yet lack the courage to spew these thoughts in real life. With the popularity and convenience of artificial intelligence, it has also impacted the way we view images, listen to music or watch videos. Now we second-guess and doubt what we see and hear more than ever. It's a strange and interesting time to be alive in 2026, but now more than ever we need to enrich the way we communicate instead of resorting to numbing ourselves to death on our own devices. - KEANAN HARMSE

COMMEMORATION: Residents gathered at Het Posthuys Museum in Main Road, Muizenberg, on Saturday 8 August to witness a cannon firing marking the 1795 Battle of Muizenberg. The event was hosted by Muizenberg Heritage in partnership with the Gri Guriqau Xam Research Institute and the Cannon Association of South Africa. Heritage Western Cape formally gazetted the battle site as a Provincial Heritage Site on Friday 27 March this year, following a nomination by the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department. The battle took place when a British naval fleet attacked Dutch forces on the slopes of the Muizenberg mountains. The Dutch eventually surrendered the Cape, allowing Britain to gain control of the important Indian trade route. Another cannon firing is planned for Heritage Day, Thursday 24 September.

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Cost of uniforms feels like ﬁnancial exploitation I am writing this letter in the hope that it will highlight a pressing concern for single parents and lower-income families. We recently started shopping for school uniform items for our grandson, who enters Grade 1 next year. We were shocked by the prices, largely driven by the requirement to purchase plain items with compulsory school badges stitched or printed on them, including shirts, dresses, jerseys, tracksuits, and blazers. A Grade 1 learner typically wears a uniform for only 12 to 18 months before outgrowing it. Paying up to R400 for a jersey, R300 for a shirt, or R600 for a tracksuit top places an unfair ﬁnancial strain on families already struggling with the cost of living. While clothing banks exist, they do not address the core issue. Why are basic school clothes so heavily branded and expensive? Why are parents not allowed to buy plain, affordable white shirts or standard items from general retail

stores? We ask why the Western Cape and National Departments of Education allow what feels like blatant ﬁnancial exploitation of parents and guardians. Additionally, I would like to address the issue of school stationery and supplies. Are school stationery packages covered under fee exemptions or subsidies? If not, why are parents often pressured or required to purchase stationery directly through the school rather than sourcing cheaper alternatives independently. And why are parents expected to supply general administrative and sanitary items such as A4 paper reams and toilet paper for the school’s routine operations? Schools should operate as educational institutions, not proﬁt-driven enterprises. I hope these matters receive urgent attention from the relevant departments as families begin preparing for the upcoming school year. A CONCERNED FUNDER OF A SINGLE MOTHER

Very kind Samaritans return lost cellphone It was two Fridays ago, I believe on 24 July, when I, with a very dear friend of ours and her three little girls walked to the little playpark corner of Gert van Rooyen and Malmesbury roads. The little girls always enjoy this playpark with the merry-go-round and the slide and were having great fun. I took a video of them with my cellular phone and went to sit down on the little couch before returning to our cottage at La Provence for refreshments. There was a knock at the front door and our on-duty security guard, seeing me, asked whether I had my cellular phone with me. I had in fact just realised that I didn’t have it in my pocket when a man with two little children beside him, drew my attention to a cellular

phone in his hand and holding it up for me to see. It was, in fact, my phone. I was completely ﬂabbergasted, surprised, and shocked "out of my boots"! I offered him a reward which he declined, and I couldn’t stop saying thank you. A week later I had my little granddaughter with me, went to the same park and on our way home the good samaritan and his little daughter had noticed us and waited for us at our security gates. This time I remembered to ask him what his name was. Jonathan Edwards with his little daughter Olivia. Thank you, thank you and thank you. May you be blessed abundantly! MARIETTE PRIMIC, Welgelegen

Verlange na ‘Window shopping’ Met nolstalgie dink ek terug aan my grootwordjare in Bellville. Saterdagaande was 'n ritueel van window shopping doen in ons huishouding. Pa, ma en kinders klim in die Valiant wat blink en na politoer ruik en ons ry af tot by die Burgersentrum waar die motor geparkeer word. Ons klim dan uit en drentel al langs Voortrekkerweg af tot op die hoek van Voortrekker- en Durbanweg, stap dan oor die pad en drentel terug tot by die Valiant terwyl ons voor elke winkel vir 'n rukkie gaan staan en die inhoud in die venster bespreek. Dit was gehalte-gesinstyd. Ongelukkig het Bellville so verval en agteruit gegaan, dat die ritueel gestop moes word. Mense moes aanpas en danksy vooruitgang het mense aanlyn begin koop. Jy sit nou voor jou rekenaar of selfoon, blaai na 'n webwerf wat aanlynverkope doen en kies jou artikels om eendag te koop of dadelik. Onpersoonlike kommunikasie met 'n blikbrein. Geen interaksie of gesellige geselsies oor die artikels wat jy sien nie. Ons word ongesellig en distansieer onsself al hoe meer van die samelewing deurdat ons gedwing word om veiligheid te kies bo die kanse van moontlike kaping, aanranding en skelms wat om elke hoek en draai vir jou in Bellville se strate wag. LIZELLE STRYDOM, Chrismar

Ramp dreig by dam Die "kenners" van die Stad se parke-afdeling is besig om 'n massiewe ramp by Doordekraaldam te veroorsaak. In hul wysheid het hulle die riete voor die damwal en by die plekke waar mense visvang, uitgehaal. Dit het ongelukkig die gaping geskep vir pes-hiasinte om die spasie te oorweldig. Op die oomblik verdring dit enige groei van natuurlike plante en misbruik die suurstof van visse, paddas en krappe en ander gesonder plante. En hulle is feitlik onmoontlik om uit te roei. WAARNEMER, Bellville

Traffic officer was a hero in a dark moment in our life A blowout incident that happened on the N1 highway about 1,5 kilometres before the N1 petrol station northbound at 05:50 on Saturday 1 August left us in a very nervous and precarious position. But fear not, Western Cape traffic officer S. Sonday came to our rescue. What a relief and stunning sight to

see the blue lights lighting up the sombre moment we were experiencing. Officer Sonday stayed right behind us and with us all the way until we were able to nurse the vehicle all the way to the petrol station which was almost an hour on the road with the terrible damage done to the tyre.

Thank you to you, officer Sonday, for being our hero in such a dark moment in our life, and what an honour it is to live in such a sunning province with our protective police fearlessly protecting the citizens with such positive passion. NEIL CELLIERS

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New production . of Mamma Mia!

new production of Mamma Mia! is coming to Artscape Opera House in Cape Town from Thursday 3 September to Sunday 11 October, followed by a run at Teatro Montecasino in Johannesburg from Friday 16 October to Sunday 22 November. The production features Amra-Faye Wright, who played Velma Kelly in Chicago the Musical on Broadway for 23 years, as Donna Sheridan. Samantha Peo joins as Donna’s friend Tanya, reuniting with Wright from the 2005 and 2008 South African productions of Chicago. Cape Town audiences will know Peo from The Addams Family: the Musical and A Little Night Music. Lindy Abromowitz Sachs completes the Donna and the Dynamos trio as Rosie, with credits including Kinky Boots, Grease and The Sound of Music. Leah Mari plays Sophie Sheridan, having recently shared the lead role of Maria in My Fair Lady and originated the role of Vivian Ward in the South African production of Pretty Woman: the Musical. Jordan Rogers and Michelle Juncker, both from Pretty Woman, play Sophie’s friends Ali and Lisa. The ensemble includes Jemma-Claire Weil, Angelica Hattingh, Yethu Kibi, Nicolette Fernandes, Liyabuya Gongo, Shannyn Fourie, Tshego da Silva and dance captain Claire Boswell. The musical is written by Catherine Johnson and produced by Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management. As in the 2024 production of Mamma Mia!, distinguished director Janice Honeyman is at the helm. ABBA HITS This “feel-good-show” features timeless ABBA songs composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, including crowd favorites “Knowing Me,

‘FEEL-GOOD-SHOW’ FEATURES TIMELESS ABBA SONGS

Knowing You”, “Dancing Queen”, “I Have a Dream” and “Voulez Vous”. “Mamma Mia! is such a celebration of fantastic, strong women,” says Feldman. “As we honour the legacy of South Africa’s female leaders, innovators and heroes this August, we look forward to partying with our favourite characters next month!” Tickets are available at Showtime.co.za or Ticketmaster.co.za. Reduced prices apply on selected Tuesdays. Contact sales@showtime.co.za for group tickets (20+). WIN! WIN! WIN! Two readers can each win a set of four tickets to see Mamma Mia! at Artscape on Thursday 3 September at 19:30. To enter, ﬁnd this article and competition form online at www.tygerburger.co.za

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Kwena Music presents Student Breakout at Heroes Live in Brackenfell on Wednesday 19 August from 19:00. The event has been created speciﬁcally for university and college students, offering an affordable night out to enjoy live music, discover emerging local artists and connect with other young adults. Student-friendly food and drink options. Tickets from R95 at Quicket. The Symphony Choir of Cape Town will present Karl Jenkins' powerful 'Stabat Mater' at the City Hall on Wednesday 19 August at 19:00. Tickets at Quicket. Die 14de kykNET Silwerskermfees word van 19 tot 22 Augustus in Kampsbaai aangebied. Kaartjies vir ﬁlmpremières, TV-loodsepisodes en die toekenningsgeleentheid op Saterdag 22 Augustus is by Quicket beskikbaar. Besoek www.silwerskermfees.co.za vir die program. The Morning After band brings The 90's Songbook to Die Boer-theatre on Thursday 20 August at 20:30. Tickets cost R220. Book at www.dieboer.com or on 021 979 1911. Dirk van der Westhuizen tree op Vrydag 21 Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Live in Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos van R180 tot R220. Bespreek by www. heroeslive.net. Mandisi Dyantyis Symphonic Celebration is at Artscape Opera House on Saturday 22 August at

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20:00. Tickets from R495 at Webtickets. Riaan Benadé kom tree op Woensdag 26 Augustus om 20:30 by Heroes Live in Brackenfell op. Kaartjies kos van R240 tot R260 by www.heroeslive.net. Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show runs at Theatre on the Bay from 28 August until 18 October. Tickets from R295 at Webtickets. Just Jokes is at the Homecoming Centre on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August at 20:00. Yaaseen Barnes' new stand-up comedy show celebrates the power of being silly. Tickets are R180 at Webtickets. Wayne Bosch and Friends: Homecoming Celebration is at Artscape on Saturday 29 August at 19:00. A tribute to Cape Town's lively jazz scene, and the launch of his debut album. Tickets cost R200 at Webtickets. Keenan Scott – Folk & Blues live – is at Ground Culture, Observatory on Tuesday 1 September at 20:00. Doors open at 18:30. Tickets R100 at Webtickets. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: Resonance and Reﬂections is on Thursday 3 September at 19:30. Tickets from R210 to R495 at Webtickets. The University of Stellenbosch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rik Ghesquière with Luc Ponet and Mario Nell (organ) performs at the Endler Concert Series on Friday 4 September at 19:00. Tickets at Webtickets.

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City Praise returns to City Hall City Praise returns to Cape Town City Hall on Sunday 30 August, with performances at 14:00 and 17:00. Origin South Africa will host the worship event in association with Radio Tygerberg, featuring their band, orchestra and the Cape Town Gospel Choir. Founded in 2010, the choir has performed across Cape Town, from Guguletu to Constantia to Durbanville, alongside artists such as Rouchelle Liedemann and Neville D, and groups including the Tygerberg City Choir, Joyful Harmonies, the Guguletu Tenors and the Cape Town Philharmonic. Liedemann and Jean-Pierre Lishman will lead

the worship. Liedemann launched her professional music career at 18 after winning a national singing competition, has recorded four gospel albums, often works with the Cape Town Gospel Choir and is a presenter on Radio Tygerberg. Lishman is a worship leader from the Northern Suburbs. Under the baton of Colin Peckham, the programme will include contemporary worship songs and traditional favourites. Tickets start from R195 and are available at Quicket. Visit www.originsa.org for more information.

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MORNINGSTAR JUNIOR HOSTS RUGBY TOURNAMENT

Rugby sevens kicks off

orningstar Junior Rugby hosted its inaugural sevens rugby tournament on Monday 10 August, bringing 10 teams from various parts of Cape Town together. The teams were from Goodwood Junior Jaguars, Sakumzi Rugby Organisation, Union Milnerton Rugby Club, Connect NTK Rugby Football Club, Primrose Rugby Football Club, Helderberg Rugby Club, Edusmart Group, Kuils River Rugby Juniors and Hamediehs Rugby Football Club. The tournament aimed to give young players the opportunity to play rugby, gain exposure and develop their skills — "something that can be difficult to find in under-resourced communities", said Aldo Carelse, one of the project coordinators at Morningstar Junior Rugby. A FIRST FOR MORNINGSTAR "The event also created an opportunity for the wider Morningstar community to benefit, with residents able to trade at

Rugby teams from all over Cape Town took part in the sevens rugby tournament.

YOUNG PLAYERS GET CHANCE TO GAIN EXPOSURE AND DEVELOP SKILLS

food stalls during the tournament. The tournament is a first for Morningstar and forms part of a broader vision to establish Morningstar Junior Rugby as a platform where young players can access regular playing opportunities and develop through competition," he said. "For children in communities where rugby can be expensive, access to equipment, transport and regular matches are not always easy. We wanted to create an opportunity for the children, but we also wanted the broader community to benefit. "Events like this allow local people to be part of something that brings people together," Carelse said. REGULAR FEATURE "The intention is for the tournament to develop into a regular feature on the local sporting calendar," added Marcel Bosch, event and match coordinator at Morningstar Junior Rugby. Theresa Uys, ward councillor, said it was a great pleasure for her to attend the Morningstar Junior Rugby Club’s inaugural sevens tournament. "I congratulate all the players, coaches, parents and organisers for making this event a success. When young people come together in healthy competition, we strengthen our community, promote positive values and create opportunities for growth and development,” she said. John van Niekerk and Brent Seyfried, directors of Wingfield Motors, sponsor of Morningstar Junior Rugby, said its sponsorship is part of their commitment to support local clubs that bring people together and invest in the next generation.

Premier Alan Winde and Mayor Geordin Hill Lewis share a moment with some of the walkers at the start of this year’s Blisters for Bread walk. PHOTO: ANDRE ENGELBRECHT

10 000 turn out for Blisters KAYLYNNE BANTOM Foggy weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 10 000 people who turned out for this year’s Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk at Green Point Common on Sunday 16 August. Organised by the Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) in association with Lucky Star, the event raised funds to support the organisation’s efforts to provide meals to thousands of vulnerable children across the Western Cape. With this year’s event drawing a record 10 000 participants, PSFA director Petrina Pakoe says they are already looking ahead to next year, with plans to build on the success and reach even more supporters. “The event is over but the support that we need is ongoing. We are grateful to everybody who came to support. Every entry feeds 23 children.” She thanked participants and sponsors for their contribution, while appealing for continued support as preparations get underway for the next walk. Premier Alan Winde said the event is about more than bringing people together. “I love attending each year because this is such an amazing cause and the community comes together to help

our kids. You cannot expect to get a good school outcome if you don’t have something in your stomach.” According to Winde, more than 500 000 learners get a school meal every day and the PSFA is one of those that help people get food in their stomach. “People always say stomachs full, eyes closed. But I say stomachs full open brain,” said Winde. Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, reminded participants that their involvement goes beyond the walk itself. “Your entry and participation it what is giving thousands of children from this province a daily meal. “This is not just about being active, it’s about supporting our communities in need.” Kareema Allie, a representative from the BVP social club in Hanover Park, said this was their first year participating and it won’t be their last. Bernadette Solomon from Mitchells Plain said she participates every year as a way of giving back during her birthday month. Albertina Mlenga said she and her three friends travelled from Velddrif to support this “worthy cause.”