TygerBurger | Bellville | E-Edition | 19 November 2025

BELLVILLE

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MAURICIAPETERSEN

MAUR CIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

After 10 years of planning and two challenging construction phases, the City of Cape Town celebrates the completion of the Kruskal Avenue upgrade project, marking a significant milestone in the "Better Bellville Together" vision

The bustling heart of Bellville CBD witnessed a momentous celebration Monday morning as city officials, local traders, and community members gathered to mark the successful completion of Phase 2 of the Kruskal Avenue upgrade project

The ceremony, held on Monday morning near the corner of Church Street, brought together diverse voices that told the story of urban transformation, resilience, and collaborative vision

Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews, emphasised the project’s significance as more than just infrastructure development

“This avenue is not just another road upgrade,” Andrews told the gathered crowd

“It is a corridor of purpose, a strategic spine linking Bellville Station, Elizabeth Park, the Tyger Valley District, and the many businesses and services and institutions that anchor this very important CBD ”

The Kruskal Avenue project, which began its journey in 2015 under the City’s urban design branch, represents a fundamental shift toward people-centered urban planning TOPAGE4

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER

. Kader Abdolah se Duisend-en-een nagte is uitstekend vertaal in Afrikaans deur Wium van Zyl. Hierdie klassieke werk word by die Durbell-leeskring se byeenkoms deur dr Marni Bonthuys bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat Almal is welkom Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.

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.

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryfwerksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.

. The Dr Randall Ortel Foundation will host a Men’s Health Club Open Day from 11:00 to 13:00 at Watergate Medical Centre, 60 Watergate Boulevard, Mitchell’s Plain It is open to men aged between 30 and 55. A R100 donation is required. Call 082 456 2186 or 060 592 9558 for more information.

. The Cape Town Christmas Cat Show will be hosted by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00 Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families. Visit www.africancatclub weebly com, www osrbg.weebl.com and www.sacatsbg. weebly com for more information.

TUESDAY25NOVEMBER

. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray from 19:30 Following the AGM, the guest speaker, Dr Lester Cowley, will present a lecture titled: "The Antikythera Mechanism". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors Booking is not necessary For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.

Mauricia Petersen 0 021 910 6557 2 mauricia.petersen@novusmedia.co.za

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

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

. Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed. A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care, comfort, and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to purchase a light

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia, will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za

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SATERDAG6DESEMBER

. Boston Open Studios 2025 vind van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaas. Die jaarlikse gebeurtenis, wat as ‘n hoogtepunt beskou word, bied besoekers die seldsame geleentheid om kunstenaars in hul kreatiewe ruimtes te ontmoet en oorspronklike kunswerke teen studiopryse dikwels 30-60% laer as galerypryse – te koop Die geleentheid is oop vir die publiek en gratis. Volg Boston Open Studios op sosiale media vir meer inligting.

CommunityfightsVelodromeplans

MAURICIAPETERSEN

The historic Bellville Velodrome has become the center of a heated debate between community advocates and the City of Cape Town, as residents fight to preserve affordable access to the facility while municipal officials pursue a costly redevelopment partnership with private developers

The Bellville Velodrome, which opened in 1997, has served as a crucial community resource for nearly three decades The facility has provided affordable access to athletics, cycling, hockey, gymnastics, concerts, and cultural events for residents from disadvantaged areas including Bellville South and Phisantekraal Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg of the Patriotic Alliance brought community concerns to the forefront during a recent council meeting, emphasising the facility's importance for underprivileged youth and para-athletes who rely on the velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural activities

"Many youth from underprivileged areas rely on the Velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural events," the document notes, highlighting how disabled children and para-athletes particularly benefit from its safe, accessible environment

The community's primary fears center around the potential commercialisation of the facility Residents worry that redevelopment will prioritise commercial interests over community needs, potentially making the velodrome inaccessible to the public and transforming it into a facility for private developers' use

FINANCIALREALITYVS COMMUNITYNEEDS

Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

R262MILLION

City Outlines Investment in sports facilities Including the Bellville Velodrome

defended the city's redevelopment approach, citing the harsh financial realities facing the aging facility His response revealed the significant costs involved in bringing the velodrome up to modern safety standards

"Upgrading the Velodrome to Sasreacompliant standards would cost R300 million (excluding operational costs)," the mayor stated, referring to the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act requirements This massive investment, he argued, makes standalone municipal funding economically challenging

The mayor emphasised that professional assessments are needed to determine the facility's current condition and required repairs, including compliance with Sasrea and Sans regulations He noted that the facility has suffered significant deterioration over time due to deferred maintenance and delays in previous redevelopment attempts

AHISTORYOFDELAYSANDLEGALCHALLENGES

The current controversy has deep roots

The City Council originally approved a redevelopment tender in 2009 (resolution C46/10/09), which included public participation processes in 2019 However, the project faced numerous setbacks, including legal arbitration and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Some previous agreements were declared null and void, but negotiations with the same bidder have recently resumed and are now at an advanced stage, with discussions expected to conclude in the

2025-'26 financial year

The mayor's preferred solution involves a partnership with private developers who would lease the velodrome and athletics track, taking responsibility for the R300 million in upgrades and ongoing operations

This approach, he argued, represents a "win-win" scenario that ensures longterm maintenance, generates income, and maintains public access

However, this solution has not satisfied Steenberg's advocates who are calling for:

An independent audit to assess the true costs of basic functional repairs and investigate potential cost inflation

A moratorium on redevelopment plans until proper public consultation and oversight are conducted

Direct municipal funding and support to restore the velodrome as a grassroots, community-centered facility rather than commercialising it

As part of his response, the mayor also outlined plans to upgrade other athletic facilities across Cape Town, including Jan Burger, Westridge, Wesfleur, Vygieskraal, and Mandela Park These projects, with timelines extending from 2026 to 2030, represent significant investments:

. R80 million for a multipurpose center at Jan Burger;

. R60 million for athletics infrastructure improvements;

. R80 million for an athletics track in Westridge;

. R22 million for cycle track reinstatement at Vygieskraal

THEPATHFORWARD

The Bellville Velodrome controversy highlights the broader challenge facing municipalities across South Africa: balancing community needs with financial

constraints while maintaining aging public infrastructure

While the facility currently operates with interim maintenance to ensure basic community use, its inability to host large-scale events due to safety compliance issues underscores the urgency of the situation

The coming months will be critical as negotiations with the preferred developer continue and the community's calls for transparency and public consultation grow louder The outcome will likely set a precedent for how Cape Town handles similar community facility challenges in the future

As both sides seek solutions, the central question remains: Can the city find a path that preserves the velodrome's role as an accessible community resource while ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and safety compliance?

The answer will determine whether this beloved facility continues to serve as a lifeline for Cape Town's disadvantaged communities or becomes another casualty of urban redevelopment pressures

Oud-netbalspelerspakmekaar

Op Saterdag 8 November het die Laerskool Bellville-Noord weer 'n baie suksesvolle netbaldag vir volwassenes aangebied

Die spanne het goeie netbal gespeel terwyl daar ook baie gelag is Vele oud-leerders, asook huidige en voormalige ouers, het saam met vriende van die skool 'n baie prettige en ontspanne dag beleef

DIT WAS ‘N DAG VOL VAN PRET

‘Purr-fect’cat showcomestoCT

The largest cat show in the country, the Cape Town Christmas Cat Show, will be hosted on Saturday 22 November by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00. This 71st championship cat show and the last for the year will be presented in association with two other independent clubs, Oriental, Siamese and Related Breeds Group (OSRBG) and SA Cats

More than 135 cats have been entered so far, including an interesting variety of breeds from the largest Maine Coon, to the smallest Singapura

RARESTBREEDS

The show will feature some of the rarest breeds, including the short-legged Munchkin, the hairless Sphynx, the Japanese Bobtail and one of the newest breeds, the Serengeti

Some of the other well-known breeds on show will be Persians, British Shorthairs, Burmese, Siamese, Exotic Shorthairs, Bengals, Devon Rex, Abyssinians, Norwegian Forest Cats and many others

The cats will be judged by 18 judges, including judges from Gauteng and Japan Apart from Cape Town-based cats, some will travel from as far as Johannesburg to compete for the various titles and winning points towards qualifying for the annual invitational event “SA Indiecat”, where only the top cats compete to become Cat of the Year

At this show there will also be a special opportunity to meet a real celebrity cat, who will be on exhibition

Grand Premier LesBeauxChats Rosemary called Rosy at home and owned by Johan and Thea Lamprecht from Durbanville is a 15-year-old Blue Calico Japanese Bobtail spayed female

"She is special, not only because she is one of the last of her breed in the country, but also because of her excellent show condition, despite her advanced age She recently beat several other cats at a show when she won the veteran class

“This is the equivalent of a 76-yearold human model winning a beauty competition Sadly, there are no longer

Alta duToit Centre cheers supporters of Golf Day

CAPE TOWN’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS CAT SHOW SET FOR 22 NOVEMBER IN DURBANVILLE

breeders of this unique breed in South Africa," Lamprecht, show manager and also an international all-breeds judge, says

"Japanese Bobtails are common in Japan and can sometimes be considered to be street cats They are relatively small cats with short, curly tails, forming a pompom The legend is that these cats saved the Japanese silk industry, when they were set free by Emperor decree and got rid of the mice that were eating all the silkworms

"From then they were seen as the 'good luck cat', as one would be assured of a successful silk harvest when one of these were sitting on your porch This is the origin of the well-known Me-Ke cat ornament, with one paw in the air, seen in many Chinese and Japanese establishments The popular 'Hello Kitty' was also based on the Japanese Bobtail," Lamprechts explains

"This celebrity's appearance will probably be her last at a show, as she now deserves a graceful retirement at home, playing with her friends, controlling her humans and demanding snacks by being cute, sitting with the one paw up, just to show she is really a Japanese Bobtail," he says VARIOUSSTALLS

All cat lovers are welcome to visit and see the large variety of pedigree and nonpedigree cats and kittens

There will also be various stalls, with lots of Christmas and cat-related merchandise One of the features of the show is the competition for best-decorated cage according to the theme “Cape Town Christmas”

Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families

. Visit www.africancatclub.weebly.com, www. osrbg weebl.com and www.sacatsbg.weebly com for more information.

NOTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS DEA&DP REFERENCE NUMBER: 16/3/3/6/7/1/A8/123/3194/25

THE PROPOSED STIKLAND CEMETERY EXTENSION ON ERF NO R/13601, STIKLAND, CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE

ProjectDescrip�on:GuillaumeNelEnvironmentalConsultants(GNEC)wereappointedbyNWEConsul�ngEngineers (Pty) Ltd on behalf of the City of Cape Town, to facilitate the Environmental Authorisa on process in terms of the Na onal Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) for the proposed S kland Cemetery extension onErfR/13601inS kland,CapeTown,WesternCape.

The applicant proposes extending S kland Cemetery, Kuilsriver, to address the shortage of burial space. The development footprint of ± 69000 m2 will consist of a mul -func onal memorial precinct, with alterna ve burial op ons due to high water tables. The proposed development will include structured memorials (mausoleums, columbaria), a central memorial park, ceremonial spaces, stormwater and SUDS infrastructure, service and administra onareasaswellaspathways.Worksinvolveclearinginvasivevegeta on,earthworks,canalrealignment, stormwater management, buildings for visitors and staff, incremental memorial development and landscaping with indigenousspeciesintegratedwiththeKuilsRiverecologicalcorridor

An applica on for a Water Use License in terms of Sec on 21 (g) and (i) of the Na onal Water Act 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) (NWA) will be applied for to facilitate the proposed construc on ac vi es that are to occur within the watercourse. Interested and affected par es are awarded 60 calendar days to provide their comments on the water useauthorisa onprocess.Thecommen ngperiodrelatedtotheWaterUseAuthorisa onapplica onprocessstarts onthe21stofNovember2025andallcommentsshouldbesuppliedbythe10thofFebruary2025.

Loca�on: The site is under the municipal jurisdic on of the City of Cape Town Municipality The proposed S kland Cemetery Extension is on Erf R/13601 in Kuilsriver, Cape Town, at La Belle Road (M31) and Strand Road (R102), opposite the exis ng cemetery The triangular site forms a logical con nua on of a unified remembrance precinct It is bordered by the exis ng cemetery and La Belle Road (west), industrial buildings to the north, Access Park and a plannedbusdepottothesouth-east,andtheR300corridortotheeast,withdrainageflowingtowardtheKuilsRiver Applica�on is made for Environmental Authorisa�on to undertake the following ac�vi�es: The following listed ac vi es in terms of the NEMA EIA Regula ons 2014 (as amended) are triggered: Lis ng No ce 1 (GN No. R. 983, as amended):Ac vi es23&44.

Invita�on for Public Par�cipa

The Alta du Toit Centre extends a heartfelt gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and supporters who made the charity golf tournament at Parow Golf Club an outstanding success

“Your generous contributions and enthusiastic participation on October 31st demonstrated the incredible spirit of our community Every swing, every sponsorship, and every moment of camaraderie directly impacted the lives of our vulnerable residents The funds raised will make a meaningful difference in providing essential care and support services Special thanks to our hole sponsors, dedicated teams, and everyone who joined the prize-giving dinner,” the centre said

UWC’sRPLunitearnstoppraise

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has received high praise for its award-winning Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Unit, headed by Dr Rekha Rambharose, which plays a leading role in creating inclusive spaces for people who were previously disadvantaged individuals to reach their full academic potential

Its annual Access Portfolio Development Hybrid Programme (RPL-PDHP) has been a flagship initiative since 2020 for adult learners Rooted in UWC’s founding mission to serve historically marginalised communities and advance social justice, the programme widens access to higher education for capable adult learners who bring rich professional, community and lived experience into the academy

The class of 2025 was recently celebrated at their graduation ceremony Addressing the assembly, South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

CEO Nadia Starr highlighted the importance of the day and the deep value of its longstanding partnership with UWC

“SAQA is the custodian of the national RPL policy and an advocate for its principles, but our partnership with UWC has been incredibly special, longstanding, authentic and deeply impactful UWC has adopted RPL in a committed and pragmatic manner

“We see the difference these programmes make in the lives of individuals and in communities

It’s a partnership we are proud of, and one we reference often when speaking to institutions that may still be hesitant about RPL Kudos to UWC and Dr Rekha Rambharose, also named the SAQA NQF champion in October at SAQA’s 30-year celebrations In alignment with such UWC instruments as its Institutional Operating Plan (IOP), Scholarship of Learning & Teaching and Graduate

Attributes, the RPL-PDHP is not simply a pathway to entry; it is a developmental, relational and empowering learning experience that affirms identity, builds academic readiness and nurtures the confidence required to thrive in postgraduate study,” Starr said

ACCESSANDSUCCESS

Over the past six years the j , “UWC took this declaration seriously and became the home of the intellectually curious,

THINKING OUT LOUD

Ek ‘like’ my job

Dit was nooit my droom om ‘n joernalis te word nie Hoewel lees en skryf altyd deel van ons familie-gene was, het ek dit nooit oorweeg om ‘n nuusskrywer te word nie In ons huis was koerante en tydskrifte lees verpligtend, maar dit was nie ‘n beroepskeuse nie My mense was mynwerkers Ek onthou hoe my pa elke Sondag die Rapport se verskillende afdelings aan ons uitgedeel het My een broer lees eers die sport, ek die tydskrif, my pa die sake en my ander broer die Kaap Rapport ens As jy klaar is dan gee jy maar aan Een van ons vriende, Romeo, het nie gehou van lees nie Hy het Sondae gesit en televisie kyk terwyl ons lees Wanneer ons klaar is, het hy altyd gevra: “Wat sê die papers?”

Nou dwaal ek af, want ek wou eintlik praat oor hoe ek nie eintlik ‘n joernalis wou word nie Ek wou ‘n skrywer word, want dit was die ding wat die maklikste vir my gekom het Maar ek wou nie nuus skryf nie Ek wou stories vertel met helde in en gelukkige eindes en mooi meisies Stories waarin net die bad guys seerkry en kinders kan speel sonder die vrees om seergemaak te word Waar mense in vrede saam lewe Toe beland ek in die joernalistiek Omdat ek van ‘n klein dorpie af kom, was ek baie beskerm teen die wreedheid van die lewe Toe ek vir koerante begin werk het ek, ‘n arme protestante laaitie, besef boosheid is oral rondom ons En dit is so algemeen dat sommige koerante nie eens meer daaroor wil skryf nie

DIEJOERNALISTIEKHETMYSO BAIEDIEAFGELOPE24JAAR GELEER,MAAREENVANEEN VANDIEGROOTSTELESSEIS DATEKBITTERMINMENSE MOETVERTROU.ENDAARIN LÊMYPROBLEEM.

Ek kan nie eens meer onthou hoeveel stories ek al oor moorde en verkragtings geskryf het nie Daar is maklik niks waaroor ek nog nie berig het nie, maar steeds voel ek iets gaan binne-in my dood as ek hoor van ‘n kind wat leed aangedoen is Dan wonder ek hoe boos moet jy wees om ‘n weerlose kind skade aan te doen? Deesdae as ek ‘n man en ‘n jong kind saam sien, kyk ek na die kleinste detail Watter kleur klere het hulle aan Hoe lyk die man? Hoe stap hy? Het die kind kenmerke waaraan sy uitgeken kan word? Ek doen al hierdie dinge omdat my kop vir my sê dat ek binnekort oor hierdie kind moet skryf

Die joernalistiek het my so baie die afgelope 24 jaar geleer, maar een van die grootste lesse is dat ek bitter min mense moet vertrou En daarin lê my probleem Ek wil nie so wees nie, want ek hou baie van mense My vrou sê altyd sy weet wanneer ek lanklaas ander mense gesien het, want ek begin kriewelrig raak Maar my vertroue in die mensdom is geskaad Ek kry onlangs ‘n oproep van iemand wat my liederlik uittrap en sê joernaliste is die skuim van die aarde Hy was nie tevrede met iets wat ek geskryf het nie Nadat hy al sy woede uitgeskel het, vra ek hom: “Hou jy van mense?”

Hy aarsel aan die ander kant van die lyn en sê: “Ek hou baie van mense, maar joernaliste is mos nie mense nie ” Ons albei raak toe vir ‘n oomblik stil en ek bars uit van die lag Die volgende oomblik toe lag die oom ook En toe lag ons saam Toe besef ek, ek like nogal my job - BRENDEN RUITER

Cityadds400highwaycleaners

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined cleaning teams recently as the City’s new 400-strong Highway Cleaning Unit began duties along the metro’s highways, major arterial roads, and transport hubs The Mayor was joined by Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban waste management

The new highway cleaning teams will work in shifts from 07:00 to 08 30, Monday to Friday to cover major arterial roads such as N1, N2, M3, M5, R300, as well as other significant roads and transport hubs

‘'I was glad to join our teams today as close to 400 new personnel began their cleaning duties along major routes across Cape Town

“For the first time, our city now has a mass-cleaning unit dedicated solely to our main highways, arterial roads, and transport hubs

“This will help to up the frequency and intensity of our existing area cleaning efforts, by adding hundreds more cleaning boots to the ground

“Not only will this ensure a visibly cleaner city for residents and visitors

CITY INVESTS R88M TO KEEP MAJOR ROADS CLEAN

using our metro’s major roads, it will also free up the City’s existing cleaning workforce to focus efforts elsewhere in our metro," said Hill-Lewis

SKRYFTUSSENKOP

A total of R88m has been allocated to the highway cleaning initiative in 2025/26, with close to 400 new cleaning boots added to the ground, including 298 workers, 78 team leaders, and 18 senior foremen

"The new highway cleaning unit will also target known illegal dumping hotspots

“A 24-hour toll-free number (0800 110077) has been set up for residents to report illegal dumping tip-offs in exchange for a reward where this leads to arrests We encourage residents to work with us to tackle illegal dumping

“Call our toll-free number to report illegal dumping any time of the day or night, and if we catch the culprits, you will get a reward

“Together we can ensure a cleaner Cape Town,” said Twigg

CapeTown launches online platform for traffic fine payments

Motorists can now pay traffic fines from the comfort of their homes through the City's new PayThat co za portal Cape Town motorists no longer need to endure long queues at municipal offices to settle their traffic fines

The City of Cape Town has officially launched an enhanced online payment platform that allows residents to check and pay traffic fines and by-law violations from anywhere, at any time

The new PayThat co za portal, developed in partnership with payment solutions provider Pay@, went live on Wednesday 12 November, marking a significant step in the City's digital transformation efforts

"We're proud to support the City of Cape Town in delivering a digital payment experience that meets the expectations of today's users," said Andrew Hardie, CEO of Pay@ "PayThat co za is designed to be intuitive, secure, and scalable "

HOWITWORKS

The platform offers a straightforward process for settling outstanding fines

Motorists can search for their violations using either their infringement notice number or ID number, then complete payments through various secure channels

PAYMENTMETHODS

The system accepts multiple payment methods, including: . Card payments and Instant EFT; . Banking apps: Capitec, FNB, RMB, Tyme, Absa, Nedbank, and Money Market App; . Mobile wallets: Masterpass, Zapper, Snapscan, Scan To Pay, MTN MoMo, and VodaPay; . Importantly, Pay@ charges no additional service fees –users pay only the fine amount shown on their infringement notice

The new platform addresses long-standing frustrations with the traditional fine payment process No more taking time off work to stand in queues or wrestling with complex paperwork The system also helps motorists avoid late payment penalties by making it easier to settle fines promptly

According to the City, the platform reflects their commitment to service excellence and digital transformation

GETTINGSTARTED

For those ready to use the new system, PayThat co za includes a comprehensive FAQ section with step-bystep guidance The site also provides detailed information about payment processing times, account management, and procedures for disputing incorrect fine details

The launch represents the continuation of Pay@ s partnership with the City of Cape Town, following their appointment as the official provider for digital traffic fine and by-law warrant payments

This digital shift comes as municipalities across South Africa increasingly embrace online services to improve citizen experiences and operational efficiency

For Cape Town's motorists, it means one less administrative headache

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