TygerBurger | Bellville | E-edition | 24 June 2026
THURSDAY25JUNE
. TheR5BookSaleatthe DurbanvilleChildren’s Homewilltakeplace on Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June from 09:00to15:00and Saturday 27 June from 09:00 till13:00atthe receptionarea. CD’s, DVD’s, booksincluding children’sbooks and coffee-tablebooks,willbeonsale. Bring ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities areavailable
FRIDAY26JUNE
. TheFriendsofDurbanville Librarywillholdtheir usualmonth-end booksaleinthe libraryhallon Friday 26 June and Saturday 27 June
Thesalewillbepresented on Fridayfrom09:00 to 16:00and on Saturdayfrom09:00 to 12:00.Book donationscan be droppedoff at the libraryduring the week. Phone 083306 0594 with enquiries
. As thewinter chill settlesoverthe Cape,the Alta du Toit CentreinBoston, Bellville,isset to warm heartsand bellies with itsWinterGiftMarket,running from 26 June to 5July. Situatedat80Lincoln Street the marketwillfeature over 90 craftstalls, offering awonderful selectionfor shopperslooking forthat perfect winterfind.The Alta Café willbeonhand to keep visitors nourished with homemade daily meals, including traditional basaar poeding, warm pancake and hearty wintersoups.Cardfacilitiesare available on site.The marketwillbeopen on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00,and Saturdaysand Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.ContactLionelDreyeron084 504 0493 formoreinformation, call 072168 1716,orsend e-mail to donation@altadutoit.org.za
FRIDAY27JUNE
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music,gourmetcomfortfood, artisanstalls and a very cosy atmosphere.The market runs from 16:00to 21:00 at IntakaIsland
. Geziggies-kleuterskoolinUitzicht, Durbanville, nooi alle oud-leerders vir koek en teetussen 09:00 en 12:00 terviering vandie skoolse25stebestaansjaar.Almalwat tussen 2001 en 2025 'n leerder by Geziggies was, maar veraldie oudleerderswat nou al grootmense is,iswelkom. RSVP by www.geziggies co.za
. Visitors to the Vineyard Thrift Market at Hillcrest Wine Estate on Saturday 27 June areencouragedto bring abag of dog or catfoodtosupport CherylLyn's Rescue Organisation(CRO).The organisation currently caresfor around 170dogs, as well as severalcats, and relies on communitysupport to helpfeed and care forthe animals. Adedicated donation collection pointwillbeavailable at the market,making it easy forvisitors to contributewhile enjoying aday of thrift shopping,food, wine and family-friendlyentertainment.The market takesplace from 09:30to15:30 Call 082770 2667 formoreinformation.
WOENSDAG15JULIE
. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklub biedsyjaarliksesop-en-sjerriedagaan.Die sprekersisRochelle Marchesini (demonstrasie: DancingFantasy)enAviwe Nadine Homani (Polyphagous ShotHoleBorer). Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is pret met rottang.Kaartjies is reeds beskikbaarenmoetteen 30 Junie gekoop word.Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 vir meerinligting
FRIDAY17JULY
. Blessa Baby is inviting everybodytomaketheir 67 minutesmatteronMandelaDay by bringing hope to vulnerablemothers and their newbornbabies. Theevent is being presented on Friday17July. Volunteerswillbepacking Bags of Hope forfamiliesinneed to help givea newborna beautifulbeginning in life Thosewho cannot attend the event,can still contributebydonating baby essentialssuch as clothing (0 to 3months, and 3to6months), nappies,blankets, soap,petroleum jelly(100ml)and toothbrush sets. They canalsodonateR67 or moreincash to contribute. Booking is essential and spaces arelimited. Visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/379767bless-a-baby-mandela-day/#/ to book your spotand formoreinformation.
MONDAY29JULY
. AC Scouting willbehosting aSoccerClinicfrom Monday29June to Wednesday1 JulyinGoodwood. Theclinic willprovide three days of structured, age-appropriatefootballtrainingfocused on technicaldevelopment,ballmastery, game understanding, andcreatingapositivelearning environmentfor young players.The clinicwillbetaking placeatthe Goodwood Sports Club at 54 MiltonRoad, Goodwood. Training starts at 09:00, endingat12:00.Tobuy ticketsand formoredetails e-mail info@acscouting. co.zaorvisit www.acscouting.co.za
FRIDAY31JULY
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music, gourmet comfortfood, artisanstalls and a very cosy atmosphere.The marketrunsfrom16:00 to 21:00 at Intaka Island
Provinceresponds toxenophobic threats,unrest
The Western Cape Government has activated aJoint Operations Centre (JOC)tocoordinate aprovincialresponsetosocialunrest linked to illegal immigration, after Premier Alan Winde and severalmembers of his Cabinet convened an emergency-planning meeting
JOINTOPERATIONSCENTREACTIVATED
The JOC, ledbythe Provincial Disaster ManagementCentre (PDMC), brings multiple authorities, including the police, thedefence force,the Department of Home Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and various municipalities, together to ensure a coordinated andeffective response.
All role-players are working together to identify flash points and defuse tensions, with thepolice actively monitoring socialmedia platforms for potential threats.
FOUR-POINTPLANTOMAINTAINORDER
The province's responseplan is anchored in four keypriorities: visible policing in hot spots, strengthening intelligence networks, proactive communications, and rapid mediation andengagement.
The International Relations Directorate, within theDepartment of the Premier, has also maintained regular contact with several foreign missions.
PREMIERWARNSAGAINSTESCALATION
Winde expressedserious concern over apotential escalation thatcould lead to further social unrest, noting that several demonstrations have already been held
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and that more are planned in the coming days. He strongly urged organisersand demonstrators to conduct themselves peacefully.
"While we respect every resident's right to protest, thismust be done withinthe confines of the law. We urge residents to stand against violence. Violence in any context is completely unacceptable. We have seen how thisissue can escalate intofurther unrest. We have already had unrest and demonstrations in the Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Cape Agulhas areas. We have taken decisive steps including bolstering enforcement measures and contingency planning to avoid any further violence."
CALLTOUNDOCUMENTEDFOREIGNNATIONALS
TheWestern Cape Government has welcomed the interventions implemented by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration constituted by President Cyril Ramaphosa and has offered itssupport to the committee's work wherever necessary. Winde called on all foreign nationals living in the province without the required legal documentation to take immediatesteps to regularise their status in accordance with the country's immigration laws.
Gunmenrob elderly woman
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An elderly woman was overpowered by two armedmen in her Ferndale home in Brackenfelllastweek in aterrifying home robbery that left her severely traumatised. According to reliable sources, the incident occurred at approximately 14:30 on Wednesdayafternoon when the suspectsforcedentry into thehouse on thecornerofOld PaarlRoad and Ferndale Street by kicking off the burglar bars. Once inside, they pressed her down on theground and ransacked the property for jewellery, cellphones, laptops, and other valuables
The raid was cut short when a
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The police’s nationaland Western Cape counterfeit andillicit goods units, supportedbyarange of internal and external stakeholders, conducted afurther multidisciplinary operation in which more than 40 shops were targeted.
Counterfeit goods withanestimated valueofR10 million were seized, including high-end counterfeit branded clothing, shoes,bags,watches, sunglasses, caps and brandedpackaging.
The multidisciplinary team comprised membersofthe police, the Cape Town metropolitan police department, City of Cape Town law enforcement and brand protectors.
COMBINEDHAULEXCEEDSR100MILLION
Combined,the two operations resulted in theconfiscation of counterfeit merchandiseworth more than R100 million within asingle week —aresult that authorities say underscores the scale of theillegal trade operating from the area. The operationsform part of nationwide
neighbouring resident heard the commotion and rushed to the woman’s aid. Thesuspects opened fire towards the neighbour before fleeing the scene, making theirescape down Old PaarlRoad in the direction of Bellville in aminibus taxi Theelderly woman is said to be severely traumatised and received victimsupport counselling on Thursday morning. Brackenfell police have confirmed the incident and an investigation is underway. ResidentsofFerndale and surrounding areas are urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to authorities immediately, as the possibility of further home invasions in the area cannot be ruled out.
efforts to dismantle the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods, which pose athreat to publicsafety, legitimate businesses and the country’seconomy.
Apoliceofficerdisplays counterfeit Bafana Bafana jerseysseized during theoperation at the Bellville shopping complex.
Polisiesêdaarisaltydhoop
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In'nkragtige boodskap van deernis en hoophet die Bellville-polisie en sy slagofferbemagtigingsprogram (VEP), onder leiding van die afgetrede lt.kol. Fienie Nimb en sers. Charles Neelse, onlangs 'n moeder-en-baba-uitreikprogram by die Magdalena-huis in Boston, Bellville, aangebied. Die geleentheid het met Jeugdagvieringe saamgevalen
UITREIKINGSPROGRAM IN BELLVILLE, WATMET JEUGDAGVIERINGE SAAMVAL, HET AANVROUE GEWYSDAT JY NIEALLEEN DEUR JOUPROBLEME HOEF TE GAAN NIE
Die Bellville-jeugsportdag wat op Dinsdag 16 Junie op nasionale Jeugdag plaasgevind het, hetalle verwagtinge oortref en 'n onvergeetlike dag vir die jeugvan Bellville enomgewing opgelewer.
Die geleentheid, wat by dieBellvillesportkompleks aangebied is, het van 09:00 tot 17:30 geduur en meer as 500 jeugdiges van alle ouderdomme is die geleentheid gegee om in sokker, netbal en toutrek mee te ding terwyl hulle belangrike misdaadvoorkomingsinligting ontvang het.
'NDAGVANEENHEIDENPOSITIEWEENERGIE
Sers.CharlesNeelse van die Bellvillejeugmisdaadvoorkomingseenheid het die dagas'ngroot mylpaal beskryf.
"Die jeugdag was 'n reuse-sukses waar jongmense diedag konsaam vier, vriendskappe kon sluit en belangrike misdaadvoorkomingsinligting ontvang het,"het hy gesê.
Hyhet ookdie rol van die vennootskappe watdie dag moontlik gemaak het, uitgesonder. Die samewerking tussen die Bellville-gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF),die Voortrekker Road Corridor
ImprovementDistrict(VRCID) en die Somali Association of South Africa (Sasa) het volgenshom 'n deurslaggewende bydrae gelewer.
SPORTASWAPENTEENMISDAAD LionelDreyer, skakelbeampte van die Bellville GPF, hetdie GPF se betrokkenheid begskryf as 'n bewuste keuseomterugtegee aan die gemeenskap. "Ons was net'nborg om diedag moontlik
groei," het VerNeel gesê. "Die geleentheid gaan oor veel meer as sport —dit gaan oor die skep van geleenthede vir jong mense om met mekaar te skakel, vriendskappe te bou, spanwerk te ontwikkel en 'n veilige en positiewe omgewing te geniet."
DANKAANBORGE,VENNOTEENVRYWILLIGERS VerNeel het ook die breë netwerk van borge en vennote bedank wat die dag moontlik gemaak het, waaronder die Bellville GPF, Bellville-polisie, die Somaliese Vereniging van Suid-Afrika, die Scalabrini-sentrum, Shop2Shop, Kazang, die Bellville-polisiesportklub, die Stad Kaapstad, Red Bull, Falke
Fittingfarewellforprofessor
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The new education building at the Universityofthe Western Cape (UWC) Bellvillecampus hosteda landmark farewelllecture on Wednesday 10 June. It brought together 60 academics and education specialists to celebrate the end of aproject that has shaped mathematics education in Cape Town’s most disadvantaged communities.
Prof Cyril Julie, emeritus professor of mathematicseducation at UWC, wasthe driving force behind the Ledimtali project. Rooted in what he called theproductive practice perspective, the project was built on the premise that learners inlow socio-economic status(LSES) schoolscan do well in mathematics, provided their teachers areproperly supported.
Over the course of the project, Ledimtali reached high schools in Bonteheuwel, Elsies River,Sarepta, Langa,Gugulethu, Mfuleni and Gordon’s Bay, amongothers. Schoolsparticipating in the project outperformed comparable non-project schools in the National SeniorCertificate (NSC) Examination essentially every year.
One of the project’s most significant contributions was itsapproachto teacher development.Recognising thatthe school calendar offered no dedicated continuing professional development days, UWC facilitated weekend institutes,with overnightstays, allowing teachersto collaborate, engage with thematerial and buildprofessional relationships.
EXCELLENCERECOGNISED
The fruits of this investment are perhaps best illustrated by the story ofMs Lizette SchroederofProtea Heights Academy After participating in the project,she was awarded the Provincial Excellence in Teaching Mathematics Prizein2022, which reflectedher talent and the quality of the development she received.
At Wednesday’s farewell lecture, Prof Julie offered the gathered academics acompelling intellectual distinction: between “school-teaching mathematics”
Youth drive record voterregistration turnout
Thevoter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections began on astrong note, with early signs showing that young people make up the largest group of thosesigning up to vote. By Saturday morning, close to 100% of the country's 23 706 voting stations were confirmed open and running. The handful of stations that didnot open on time were held up by community protests.
TheElectoral Commission praised its 48 212 electoral officials for ensuring the process started smoothly and that voters werewell looked after at voting stations.
OVER330000APPLICATIONSBYMIDDAY
By midday, over 330 000 voter registration applications had been processed.
Just over 300 000 of thesewere handled in person at voting stations, while 30 000 were submitted through the online platform, with young people were the biggest group of applicants.
UWCSAYSGOODBYE TO PROFESSOR WHO WORKED TO BOOST MATHS MARKSIN POOR COMMUNITIES
the mathematics thatteachers work with —and “school-goingmathematics”—the mathematics that learners encounter. Theaddress was met with warm acclaim. Respondents Barbara Boswell andProf OscarKoopman praised it as arare,richly literary, memorable anddeeply powerful contributiontoeducational scholarship— the kind of academic event for whichUWC hasbecome known
While Ledimtali formally concludesat the end of June, UWC’swork in this space is farfromover. Prof Julie will continue developing teaching-and-learning units
to enhance mathematicsachievement, and the university’s hosting department is actively exploring how the project’s framework can be carried forward. Theinstitutionhas ensured that the knowledge,methods andrelationships built over years of engagement will not simply disappearwhen theproject closes.
For readers in Brackenfell and the broader Northern Suburbs, the story of Ledimtali is areminder of the extraordinary work being done just down theroad at UWC. Mathematics, as Prof Julie puts it, is agateway subject —and for young people growing up in Bonteheuwel or Mfuleni,passing it can opendoors to university, to careers, andtoabetter future. That UWC hasdedicated years of scholarship, resources andhuman energy to making that possible is something the entire community can be proud of.
TheCommission's contact centre also assisted 640 voterswithdirect queries, and handled 221 interactions through social media.
Voting stations remained open until 17:00 on Saturday and on Sunday till 18:00.
HOWTOREGISTER
If you were unable to get to your voting station to register, you can still register online at registertovote.elections.org.za.
Theonline portal will stay open until midnight on the day the elections are officially proclaimed by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, after which registration and updates will close.
Registered voters can also verify their details online at elections.org.za, by calling the IEC's contact centre on 0800 11 8000, or by sending theirIDnumber via SMS to 32810.
Aproof of address is not necessary.
From left is prof Rajendran Govender,profCyril Julie,profBarbaraBoswell and prof OscarKoopman.
THE NEWSLETTER FORTHE RESIDENTS OF CAPE TOWN
Newsafety function on City app goes live
Gaming SA-style: Hundreds of young peoplegathered at Voorbrug sportsfieldinDelft forone of thefour area events that will culminatein thepopular Cape Town Gameslater this year.Under-14s and under-16s took part in tag rugby,morabaraba (thestrategy boardgameshownin thepicture),Fast5netball,five-a-side soccer,dominoes, dodgeball, Puca (played with pebblesormarbles), Drie Blikkies (an action-packed game involving twoteams,three empty tincans, and atennis ball) and table tennis. Pickleball wasalso introduced through ademonstration and coaching clinic.
Budget 2026/27 shows City cares
Knowing thattimes aretough, the City is casting its social safety net even wider with its 2026/27 budget,offering vulnerable Capetonians astronger helpinghand than ever before
The City’s 2026/27budget includesrates andservicesrelief tothe tune of R8,3 billionfor qualifying residents. Moreover, around 60%ofhomes will seetheir property rateseitherdecreaseorstayunchanged, despitestrongpropertyvalue growth in Cape Town
Raising relief thresholds
Measures through whichrates and services relief will be offeredinclude a proposed raisingofthe thresholdsfor indigentrelief. Propertiesvaluedup to R620 000 (upfromR500000)will receivea 100% rebate forwater and sanitation, whilethose valued up to R580 000 (upfromR450000)willget a100%rebatefor refuse collection
More pensioners andsocialgrant recipients also standtobenefitfromCity aid: Ratesrebates andLifelineelectricity will be availabletothose with amonthly household income of up to R27000, regardless of property value(up from R22000,and officiallySouth Africa’s
Honderde jongmense het by Voorbrug-sportterreinin Delftbyeengekomvir een van vier streeksuitdunne wat sal uitloop op die gewildeKaapstadspelelater vanjaar Onder-14’senonder-16’shet deelgeneem aan sport en speletjies soos merkrugby(tag), morabaraba (’n strategiebordspeletjie), Fast5-netbal, vyfspelersokker, domino’s, bok in die hok (dodgeball),Puca(watmet klippiesofalbastersgespeel word), Drie Blikkies en tafeltennis
Die Stad se begroting vir 2026/27maak voorsiening vir sowatR8,3 miljardsebelasting- en diensgeldverligting vir kwalifiserende inwoners. Boonop sal diebelasting op ongeveer 60% van eiendomme
hetsy daal ofonveranderdbly,ondankssterk groeiin eiendomswaardes in Kaapstad. Die Stad se kliëntedienssentrum in McDonaldstraat, Goodwood, het aandie einde van Mei permanent gesluit. Inwonerswordaangemoedig om van ander kantorein dieomgewinggebruik te maak,waaronder dieParow-kantoor,wat net1,5 km wegis, sowelasdie Stad se gerieflikeaanlyn besprekings-enbetaalopsies. Verteenwoordigers van die WestelikeProvinsie serugbyklubs het in April met die Stad vergader vir die eerste in ’n reeksontmoetingsombande met die sportgemeenskap te versterk.
Specialmeasurestohelponthe property ratesfront includea proposed 10,2% lowering in thepropertyrates formula (orthe ‘rate-in-rand’). ThefirstR500000 of property values will also be ratesfree (upfromR450000), whichwill applytoall homesuptoR8million (upfromR7million).
*Visit https://bit.ly/3PTgvAu for more on ratesand tariffsreliefaswellasthe averagetariffs proposed for 2026/27.
No kicksortries,just strengthening ties: In April, the City welcomed representativesfrom theWestern Province’s rugbyclubs to thefirstina series of seminars aimed at thesportingfraternity. Amongothers, club representatives were informedofthe City’s annual maintenanceplans forsporting facilities across town,facilities developmentinitiatives,lease and management agreements,and even eventpermittingprocesses This forms part of efforts to strengthen theCity’srelationship with thesportingcommunity
Thecustomer interaction centre in McDonald Steet, Goodwood, permanently closed at the end of May.Residents areencouraged to makeuse of other nearby offices, including the Parowoffice, which is just1,5 km away,and the City’s convenient online booking and payment options. If in doubt, phone ahead to checkwhether an office is open. Staffwill be redeployed to other offices to assist customers. Forother offices:https://www capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20 home/See-all-City-facilities/Ourservice-facilities/Walk-in%20centres
TheCity’smobile appnow allows residents to log certain categories of by-law transgressions and policing incidents in aclick or two
Fornow,reportscan be made in 17 categories (including metal theft, public drinking, abandoned or broken-down vehicles, problem buildings, and poaching), with moretobephasedinover time. If anincident type is not yet available for in-app reporting, you will be redirected to the PublicEmergency Communication Centreon 021 480 7700.
Benefits of beingonthe app
Theapp is data-light, and the City hopes to makeitfree-useinthe future. All reports areautomatically geolocated and routed to the relevant City department. As users tend to provide moreaccurate details via the app,including pictures,this enables afaster,more effective response.
Reports can be submitted discreetly, withoutdrawing attentiontothose logging incidents in public spaces.Basedonincidents logged withthe City, registered app users also receive alerts, helping to improve awarenessofincidents in surroundingareas.
*Get the app in the Apple App StoreorGoogle Play Store.
Click for asafer Cape Town:
TheCity’s apphas been further enhanced,creating azippier wayto notify the municipality of incidents thatrequireapolicingresponse.
Investinginlibraries,investing in opportunity
Ofthe many investments we make in the City’s public facilities– sports grounds, swimming pools, parks, community halls and more –one that means alot tome is the money we spendonour public libraries.
We have 102 libraries across the metro, and theyare among themost important public facilitieswemanage Theseare far more than simply places totakeout abook: Our librariesare where peopleget free access to the internet; where theyresearchand applyfor jobs; where children can study and makeuse oflearning support programmes
Our libraries arewellused in every single community,and library membershipacrossCape Town continuestogrow. Last year,City librariesreceived morethanseven millionvisits!
Whatreally excitesmeisthe moneyweare spending to upgrade libraries in Cape Town’slower-income communities.Every rand spentmakes ahuge difference in people’s lives by offering access to learning and
AMESSAGE FROMTHE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
work opportunities.
We arebusy witha large upgrade to the Lwandle library–alsoknownasthe Hector Petersonmemorial library–that will see the facilitydouble in size by the endof2026.InBrown’s Farm,weare refurbishing ourlibrarythatsuffered
severedamage back in 2023. The refurbished Khayelitsha library officially reopenedinJune,asdid the nearby Nazeema Isaacslibrary,where we did extensive work to the roof and ceilings,restrooms, paving and library halls.Wealso recentlyrefurbished our libraries in Woodstock, Tafelsig andLanga.
We encourageCapetonians to join theirlocal libraries. While you do nothavetobeamember to visit alibrary, membershipdoesunlock a numberofbenefits, from borrowing readingmaterial to accessing digital resources. At the endoflast year,our total library membershipstood at just over 253000.Signing up is quick and easy –you just need your ID and proof of address.
Iinvite youtomakegood use of these wonderful facilities. Be assured that we will never stop investing in stockingCity librarieswith booksand equipment, and keeping themintiptop shape.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Cape Town Mayor
Meter replacements ticking alongnicely
TheCity’swater meter replacement drive started in August 2025. By the end of June 2026, the teams will have replaced some 62 000 meters. Thebrass metersare often targeted fortheirscrap metal value, while their accuracy also declines over time. As part of the replacement project, watermeters arealso being moved to moreaccessiblelocationsoutside private propertiesfor easier reading
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TheCity means business: In April, theownersof35small businesses registeredasvendors on theCity’sdatabaseattended themunicipality’ssupplier developmentworkshop. The workshop equipped them to become suppliersofchoice in theirindustriesand grow theirventures. Topics covered included supply chainintegration, customer and market positioning, financialgrowth, and performance management.Participantswere selected and vetted viathe City’s Business Hub. Formoreabout theCity’senterprisedevelopment programmes, contactthe Business Hubonbusiness.support@ capetown.gov.zaor021 4174043. To registerfor free Business Hubcourses,gotohttps://www investcapetown.com/news-events/ business-events-in-cape-town/.
and maintenance. Additionally, new waterconnections arebeing installedfor individuallandbuyers planning development.
Wary?Not to worry– we’ll confirm
City-appointed contractor Gunning Construction and Civils is performing the work. Youwill receiveanofficial letter notifying you of yourmeter replacement.
KORTLIKS
Die Stad se mobiele toepassing laat inwoners nou toe om sekeresoorte oortredings en voorvalle wat polisiëring vereis metdie druk van’nknoppie aan te meld.Dié oortredings sluit in metaaldiefstal, drankgebruik in die openbaar, voertuiewat agtergelaat word probleemgeboue en stropery.Verdere aanmeldingskategorieë sal mettertyd beskikbaarkom.
Diemiljoenerandewat die Stad in sy bibliotekebelê, ontsluit ’n magdom moontlikhedevir inwoners ’n Stadsbiblioteek is veelmeer as ’n plek om ’nboek uitteneem: Dit is waar mense gratis internettoegang kry, waar hulle nawerksgeleenthedekan soek en daarvoor aansoekdoen, waar kinders aan skooltakekan werkenleerondersteuning kanontvang, envele meer.Die Stad het 102 bibliotekedeurdie hele metro, en
If no one is home when the contractor visits, anote withdetails of the next scheduled visit will be left
To confirm whether the workis legitimate, use your account number to check via WhatsApp (060 018 1505), SMS (31373, ≤160 characters) or email (water@capetown.gov.za). Alternatively, verifyonline (www.capetown.gov.za/ servicerequests) or withthe City’scall
lidmaatskap is gratis
Die eienaars van 35 kleinsakewat as verskaffers op die Stad se databasis geregistreer is,het in April die munisipaliteit se werksessie vir verskaffersontwikkeling bygewoon.Die sessiehet hulle toegerus om voorkeurverskaffers op hulle gebied te word en hulle ondernemings te laat groei. DieStadseprojekomverouderde watermeters te vervanghet in Augustus 2025 begin.Teen die einde van Junie is sowat 62 000 meters reeds vervang. Terselfdertyd word meters na toegankliker plekke buite privaat eiendommeverskuif sodat dit makliker gelees en in standgehou kanword. Swaar reën in Mei het Kaapstad se damvlakke tot72,8% opgestoot,wat heelwat meer is as die 62,9% wat op die ooreenstemmende tydstip verlede jaar aangeteken is.
centre (0860 103 089).
Smart’s separate
Thesemeterreplacements areseparate from the City’stransition to smart water metering technology, also knownas ‘advancedmetering infrastructure’ (AMI). Thesemeters arebeing rolled out in phasesinselected pilot areas, with some 83 000 going in by February 2029.
After its sod-turning ceremony in March, the Elsies River infill housing project is on the go Located acrosssix sites, the project will provide state-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housingfor 724 beneficiaries and their families. In phase 1, atotal of 44 top structureunits will be delivered in Florida, Ravensmead, withthe remaining 680 following inphase 2inEureka, Connaught and Adriaanse.
Sadly,the civil services portion of the project has been affected by constant gang battles in the Adriaanse area.While not directed at the contractor,the violence creates an unsafe working environment for the project team. Thecontractor is providing its own security on site, and the City has also deployed officers and vehicles to thearea
Protect your projects
Do notallow criminals to delay projects and takehousing opportunities from those who need themmost. Report suspicious behaviour to the City’sPublic Emergency Communication Centreon021 480 7700. Youmay remain anonymous.
Squareand fair: Outlines for construction work on oneofthe sites for theElsiesRiver infillhousing project.The projectwilleventually be home to over 700qualifying beneficiaries,all selected and assessedfairlyaccording to the City’s establishedprocedure
No queue-jumping
Qualifying beneficiaries for allCity housing projects areobjectively assessed in terms of the Housing Needs Register and the City’sHousing AllocationPolicy as partofa fair and independent process.
KORTLIKS
Ná die sooispitseremonie van die Elsiesrivier-tussenbouprojekinMaart is werk nougoedaan die gang. Die projek is op ses verskillende terreine geleë en sal staatsgesubsidieerde behuising voorsien aan 724 begunstigdesenhulle gesinne. In fase 1sal 44 topstruktuureenhede gelewer word.
’n Groot privaatsektoropknapping van die atletiekenfietsrystadion in Bellville is aan die kom. Die burgemeesterskomitee het aanbeveeldat diefasiliteit endie omliggende gebied ontwikkelworddeurdie tenderaaraan wie die tender in 2009 toegeken is Die aanbeveling wag nou op finale goedkeuringvan die Raad. Die doel is om die terrein van 11,47 ha in ’n toonaangewende sport- en ekonomiesesentrum te omskep
Om die InternasionaleDag vir Biologiese Diversiteit in Mei te vier, het die Stad die Tafelbergkabelspoormaatskappy se opvoedkundige programClass in the Clouds ondersteun. Laerskoolleerders vanLanga, Bonteheuwel enAthloneisteen diebergopommeer oor die wêreldbekendebiodiversiteitvan onsstadteleer ’n Hoogtepunt vandie Stad se Jobs Connect-platform in April was ’n inligtingsessie oorloopbane op die terrein van inligting- en kommunikasietegnologie (IKT)vir 50 dogters in graad 11 en 12 vanHoërskool Elsiesrivier.Die leerders het waardevolle advies ontvang oordie verskillendewerksmoontlikhede op dié gebied.
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to 18 000 spectators,acompetitioncompliantathletics surface, spectator facilities,and supportfor schools, clubs andcommunity athleticsprogrammes. Thelease will be foraninitial 50 years, with aconditionaloptiontorenew forafurther 10 years. Thetransaction conditions includecontinued public access andpublicownership of thetrack andvelodrome
Cyclingrehomed
Retainingthe existing cyclingtrack as part of theredevelopment is not sustainable.However, recognisingthe historical importance of thefacility forthe cyclingcommunity,the City is prioritising theupgrade of Vygieskraal stadiumasa centralhub forcycling.This followsacitywidefeasibility studyto assess demand forcycling facilities and determinehow to meet this demand in a sustainable way.
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assessments, as well as work visa and relocation support. Theplatform immediately proceeded to advertise furtheropportunities for those willing to relocate to Germany,this time aimedatqualifiedmechatronics technicians or engineers.Applications closedon1 June.
Real help, realoutcomes
Between July 2023 and April 2026, Jobs Connect helped12914 people secure employment and 2376 accesseducation opportunities. Over 900 Cape Townbased opportunitiesare currently advertisedonthe platform, spanning various industriesand experience levels.Registration, assessmentand job applications arefreeofcharge, and data costs associated with the platform are zerofor MTNand Vodacom customers. Candidatesselected for interviews are notifiedvia SMS or WhatsApp
Special shows for our smallest citizens: In April, the City’s Library and InformationServicespartnered with Cape Town Operatohosteight interactivetheatre experiencesfor preschoolers,their parentsand caregivers. TheeventsatGugulethu, Bellville, Milnerton, Retreatand SeaPoint librariesattracted more than 360people.
Locals to help manage risk in Langa
At the end of May,70locals from Langa completed an eight-week training programme as part of ‘Langa Together’, acommunity disaster risk reduction pilot spearheaded by NGO Community Risk Management (CRM) and the City’sDisaster Risk Management Centre
Thetraining equipped the groupwith critical skills such as emergency first aid, early warning systems, disasterrisk assessment, fireprevention and safety,and disaster preparedness. They will now be deployed as community risk management marshals in high-risk informal settlements in the area,focusing on Zone 31, Zone 32, Joe Slovo,Intersite, Siyahlala, SpecialQuarters, and New Look.
Logic behind Langa Langa was selected for the pilot because of its fireand flood risk profile, its existing community structures such as the Langa Advice Forum, and previous collaborations with the Disaster Risk Management Centre. The marshals areall volunteersidentified by community leadersand CRM. To qualify,candidates had to be Langa residents, be 18 or older,and havea clean criminal record.
KORTLIKS
Die Stad het in April sy eerste slim watermeters begin installeer,onder andereinBellville. Die meters, watook as ‘gevorderde meterinfrastruktuur’(AMI) bekend is, sal lekkasies vroeër kanopspoor,meer akkurate rekeninge verseker, en algehele stelseldoeltreffendheid verhoog. Sowat R1,1 miljardisvir hierdie eerste fase opsygesit, waartydens meer as 80 000 meganiese meters vervang sal word.
Die Stad se biblioteek-eninligtingsdienste het in April met Kaapstad Operasaamgewerk om agt interaktiewe teaterervarings vir voorskoolse kinders, hulle ouers en versorgers aan te bied. Meer as 360 mense het die vertonings by die bibliotekeinGugulethu, Bellville, Milnerton, RetreatenSeepunt bygewoon.
Bellvilleboasts firstsmart meters
AMIs set to up system efficiency and billing accuracy
Installationofthe City’s first smart watermeterskickedoff in April, withBellville beingone of thefirst areas to benefit.The meters,alsocalled ‘advancedmeteringinfrastructure’ (AMI), will supportearly leak detection, billing accuracyand overall system efficiency.
SomeR1,1billion is earmarkedfor thisfirstphase of theAMI roll-out,which will seeover80000 mechanical meters replaced.The long-termproject aims eventually to upgrade680 000 meters across town
Called ‘smart’for areason
Thedigital meters automatically record andtransmitwater usagedata, eliminatingthe need formanualreadings andreducingthe risk of humanerror
dailyconsumption data andwillreceive alerts aboutwater leaksorunusual usage patternsvia theCity’sapp
Vandalsand thieveswillbe disappointed to hear that themeters
includeanti-tamperingfeatures, contain no materialswithscrap value, and candetectand issuewarningsabout movement or interference.The devicesare designed to last up to 15 years.
KeepingBishop Lavis’slights on
TheCity spent over R2,2 million on high-mastlight maintenance in Bishop Lavis in 2025/26. This complex infrastructure, which comprises40m mastpolesand heavy ring assemblies with at least six LED fittings, requires specialisedequipment suchas cranes for repairs and maintenance. As the area is supplied by Eskom, coordination on certain service connections is required, which can affect response times
To discourage theft andvandalism, which remains rife,the City is getting rid of copper,and is installing equipmentwith low to no streetvalue instead.Anti-vandalism tech is also being consideredfor roll-out in the area. Moreover,the City maintains asafety and security presence in the area
Protect your power
Although the police remains thelead authority in crime prevention,you canhelpprotect power installations
in your area by reporting suspicious behaviour to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700. Reportillegal scrapyards to the Metal TheftUnit on
0800 222 771(toll free, 24/7). Report streetlightand electricity faults to the City’s call centreon0860 103 089, by SMSto31220,orWhatsApp to 060018 1505.
Keep calm and weld: TheCityremains committedtomaintaining andrepairing electricityinfrastructureinBishopLavis andother vandalism-proneareas
Public transport (toll-free) Information centre. 0800 656463 Dial-a-Ride 0800 600895
Sewentig inwoners van Langahet aandie einde van Mei ’n agt wekelange opleidingsprogram voltooi as deel van ‘Langa Together’,’n eksperimentele ramprisikoverminderingsprojek op gemeenskapsvlak.Hulle is onder andere innoodhulp,vroeëwaarskuwingstelsels, ramprisikobeoordeling, brandvoorkomingen -veiligheid sowel as rampgereedheid opgelei.
Die Stad het R2,2 miljoen bestee aan die instandhoudingvan hoëmasligteinBishop Lavis. Hierdie infrastruktuur,wat 40 mhoogstaan, vereis gespesialiseerde toerustingvir hersteleninstandhoudingswerk.
Athlone-biblioteek is weer oop nadat twee inbrakená mekaar aansienlikeskade aangerig endienste onderbreek het.
If yourmeter is scheduledfor replacement you will be notifiedinadvance viaemail andSMS,assumingthatthe City has yourupdated contactdetails on record Emails will be sent to theaddress used formunicipal billing.The City covers all installation costs.
Authorised representativesfromthe appointedcontractor, PPDEngineering, will carryIDcards andhaveclearly marked vehicles.Expectbrief,intermittentwater supply interruptionsduringinstallation. To verify thelegitimacyofcontractorand City staff, contactthe City’s call centre on 0860 103089.You may also requestthe serviceorder number to cross-check.
*For more information,visit https://bit. ly/47flK3norviewanAMI videoathttps:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwyAMrnIGB0
Athlonelibraryrestarts afterbreak-ins
Athlone library is operational again following two consecutiveburglaries that temporarily disrupted services. Theburglars caused significant damage to the roof and stole network and electricalcables as well as waterpipes
While repairs werebeing carried out, the City usedthe opportunity also to install strongerWi-Fito improvethe userexperiencefor SmartCape users. SmartCape computers arenow available in both the children’s and adult areas.
Bringing themtobook
TheCity strongly condemns acts of burglary and vandalism targeting public facilities. Anyone with information is urged to call the tip-offline on 0800 110077, anonymously if youprefer.Credible information will be actedonto ensurethat those who not only damage infrastructure, but disrupt residents’ accesstoessential servicesare caught.
Goodwood municipal offices, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood
Subcouncil 4
Tel. 021 444 0196
Municipal offices, cnr Voortrekker and Tallent roads, Parow
Subcouncil 5
Tel. 021 444 0200
Municipal offices, cnr VanRiebeeck and Carinus streets, Kuils River
Subcouncil 6
Tel. 021 444 0506
Municipal offices,Voortrekker Road,Bellville
Subcouncil11
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Dulcie September civic centre, cnr Proteaand Klipfontein roads, Athlone
www.capetown.gov.za.
Addictionrecoverycentreopens
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MAURICIA.PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Aregistered non-profit organisation committed to creating safespaces for people in recovery fromaddiction opened anew venue in Belgravia, Bellvile. One Day at aTime Triangle (ODAAT) Recovery Centreopenedon Saturday 20 June at 11:00 at Petrusa Park.
ODAAT, which workscloselywith Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous(NA),and Al-Anon, describes its mission as establishing recovery clubs where individuals struggling with addiction and their family members can attend daily meetings and find peer support.
Kolbe Cooper of ODAAT said the stigma around addiction has kept the crisis largely invisible
“In our experience the stigma of this diseasekeeps it mostly hidden fromthe public,” he said.“We wouldlike toopena number of recovery centres in the Western Cape and encourage affected people to either joinexisting recoverygroupsor start their own meetings in asafespace.”
Cooper is candid about howSouth Africa is responding to the scale of addiction as a public health matter
“Our history of conflict andtrauma have made thisamajor need in our province and country,” he said. “If we canprovide avenue where people can meet and help each other, this would not only assist but also bring this message to more people.”
AFIVE-YEARJOURNEYTOFINDAVENUE
The road to opening the Belgraviavenue was far from straightforward. Coopersaid that stigma wasnot only asocial barrier but apractical one.
“Our problem withstigmawas trying
to find adedicated safe space venue,” he said. “All theproperties we looked at renting without exception—weweretold we were not their classoftenant or they didn’twant alcoholics andaddicts on their properties.”
Cooperdescribes as an almost five-year journey to secureinvestors to purchase a property and rentittothe organisation.
“This is astart andweaim to expand throughout the greater Cape Town area withmorecentres,”headded.
At the heart of ODAAT’s modelisapeersupport philosophy.
“Our recovery centre provides a dedicated recovery venue for meetings andpeople in recoverytoreach out and help themselves by helping others still suffering,” said Cooper. “Webelieve helping others assists us in helping ourselves.”
Coopersees this community-driven approach as complementary to thework of government.
“We rely on like-minded people helping oneanother and think this fits well with government and NPOs where each takes responsibility for what it can do best— to make more people aware andsupport communities whocannotafford thecost of atreatment facility.”
ODAATrecognises thataddiction does notaffect the individualalone The organisation is in the processof establishing Al-Anon family meetings
specifically for family members of thosein recovery.
“We arestarting Al-Anon family meetings for families,”Cooper confirmed.
The openingwas held on Saturday 20
. Formoreinformation,visitthe
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Themeeting room at OneDay at aTime Recovery Centre,PetrusaPark,Belgravia,Bellville opened to the public on Saturday 20 June at 11:00.
Many
were born-free... none felt it
On 16 June 1976 twelve-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot by apartheid policeon the streets of OrlandoWest, Soweto Sam Nzima’s photograph captured what followed: Hector’s body cradled in the arms of Mbuyisa Makhubo,his sister Antoinette Sitholerunning alongside,her mouth open in ascream that hasnever really stopped. Approximately 566 learners were killed.
Not yet old enough to vote, to own property,tomove freely through the country of their birth. But they understood, with extraordinary clarity, that the system shaping their lives was wrong, and that silence wasnolongera form of survival.
Politics were not foreign in myhome Igrew up sitting at my grandmother’s feet, listening to her describeanera Ihad notlived but somehow already felt. She sang the struggle songs and Iwould chant along, understanding the weight. History was not handed to me in aclassroom. Icarried that into journalism, arriving at university,doing ashort course, freelancing for acommunity newspaper, reading news for acommunity radio station when Fees Must Fall arrived at its peak. Idocumented and interviewed student activists the same age asthe children of 1976. Many wereborn-free.
This Youth Day,watching Netflix’s documentary The Trials of Winnie Mandela, which aired in April, Ifound myself pulled back into that conversation Born-freecarries both promise and paradox. We were supposedtobe the dividend of sacrifice made flesh. Instead, many of us inherited the debt of unfinished business.
Stats SA’s Q1 2026 Quarterly Labour ForceSurvey records youth unemployment among SouthAfricans aged 15 to 24 at 60,9%.Among thoseaged 15 to 34, it is 45,8%.
Not projections. Adescription of now. The documentary streams into over 190 countries on an American platform.South Africanmemory now reaches subscribers who have never heard of Brandfort. Who tells the story and forwhom isnot separate from thestory.
But beneaththe production, publisher Palesa Morodu raises the question threading the series: how do we hold politicalfigures accountable while acknowledging the violence and pressure of the systems they operatedwithin?
Onemoment stopped me.
Winnie recalls telling Tata Nelson Mandela during the transition: “I begged tata and told him thisisadummy freedom we are giving to thepeople.In20years’ time, the same memorandumwecarried to theapartheid governmentwill be carried to us.”
The students of 1976also carried a memorandum. Shot at for demanding dignity in their own language, their own schools, their own country.
Halfacentury later,youngSouth Africans arestill marching. Stillwriting memorandums. Still being told to wait. What happens to thewarnings carried by the young? Whathappens to women who refuse to be softened?
And what does it say about our democracy if it still struggles to answer the children who marched into bullets, asking simply to be free?
-NAMHLAMONAKALI
YouthDay:Remembering therealmeaning
As South Africans, we recentlycommemorated Youth Day, apublicholidaythathonours the braveryand sacrificeofthe youngpeoplewho stood up against injustice during the Soweto uprisingof16June1976. Whileitisencouragingtosee schools, communities and organisationshosting Youth Dayevents, Ioften wonderhow many of today's youngpeopletrulyunderstand the significance of this day. Formany, it has becomejust another holiday, aday off from school or work, rather than amoment to reflect on the courage of theyouth who fought forthe freedoms we enjoy today. Theyoung peopleof1976risked their livesto challengeanunfair system. Manypaid theultimate price.Theymarched not forpersonal gain, but forthe future of generations theywouldnever meet.Their actions helped shape the democratic South Africawe
live in today.
Unfortunately, as the years pass, thesestories seem to be fading from public memory. Whilehistoryis taught in schools, it is importantthatparents, educators andcommunityleaders continue to share these experiences with youngergenerations. If we fail to do so,the true meaningofYouth Daymay be lost
Our youth face differentchallenges today, including unemployment,crime,substance abuse andsocial pressures. Understandingthe struggles andsacrifices of those who came before them caninspireresilience, responsibilityand activecitizenship Youth Dayshouldbemorethanacelebration.It should be areminder of where we come from,what wassacrificed, andthe role youngpeoplestillhavein shaping SouthAfrica's future.
PETERJACOBS, Bellville
Vote forpeople,not political parties, in municipalities
Ithought the worldhad gone mad whenadeadman wonthe municipal election in Westridge, Mitchells Plain—byalandslide!
It was1999 andthe country’ssecondevermunicipal electionhad just concluded
Istood in amazementand stared at the resultsand wondered howthe sane,rational andintelligent voters of thatareacould knowinglygotothe pollsand elect someone from beyond thegrave?The answerwas simple. People knewthathehad died, but theywent to the polls and searched forthe partyherepresented and votedfor that. He wonbydefault. Thefactthat therewerebetter, morequalified andlivingcandidates alongside the dead man on the ballot —most of whom stoodasindependent candidateswith no political affiliations —made no matter. Voters didn’t look or care whowereinthe picturesbeside the party logo wheretheymade their cross.
Fora municipal election, this is acryingshame.Party politics shouldhavenoswayinwardelections. The peoplewho take to the podiums —whichlatelywecall social media— andmakeimpassioned, tear-jerking speeches about broad-sweepingissues and policies, don’t know—orcare— about whatishappening in your street,inyour suburb,onyour block. Those glossy and well-spoken politicians representthe most public face of the partyand useevery opportunityto point manicured fingers at their opposition and say: “Doyou seeeverything theyare doing wrong?”, while forgetting about thethree manicured fingers pointing back at them. Their job is to look pretty and make peopleliketheir partysothattheycan win seatsin parliament.Down-on-thegroundpolitics is only worth
their attention whentheyneed to reel in votes.
PerhapsIsoundcynical but it is acynicism rooted in experience. And hereisthatexperience: twomunicipal elections ago, amember of my church told me during aparishsocial that he hadbeen approached by a well-known andpopular political partyasa possible candidate forthe upcoming municipal elections. He wasrather flattered by the invitation.
Ilooked at himwith raised eyebrows— though only inwardly.Hewas ahandsomeguy and, at that time,quiteyoung. He hadafairlydecent education though it didn’t always show. He wasoutspokenand somewhatdynamic. He wouldhavemade agood politician, hadhehad anypolitical motivations, vocations towardspublicserviceorcommunityexperienceofany sort —but he didnot
Whyhad this partyconsidered him?Theywent with someone else in theend butthe officialcandidatewas almost acarbon copy of this guy. Also,why wasthe partydoingthe seekingand notthe candidate? Surely it should be the other wayaround?
Butparties yousee hadcottoned on to what voters were doing —perhapsthey’dbeen clued in when the dead candidate waselected. And, what peopleare doing is voting forparties andnot forthe qualified peoplewho candothe job.So, in light of this, it made sensethattheywouldapproach reasonablywell-lookingand moderatelyintelligent beings to standfor them in wards, wheretheycouldamasssmall pockets of power. That wayifthe voterdoes by anychance glance acrosstothe picture beside the partylogo, they might like whattheysee GLENDA, Portland
Common senseor misplaced priorities?
Therecent TygerBurger articles, “Desalination plant drawsfire”and “Moreissues with planned desalination plant”,havehighlighted growing public concern about the City’sproposeddesalination plantatPaarden Eiland. Theissue is notwhether desalination is necessary.Mostresidents of the WesternCape fullysupport major desalination projects as part of along-term strategytosecurethe province’swater future. The real question is whether Paarden Eilandisthe right location forsuch asignificantinvestment Supporterspointtothe site’sproximitytoseawater, relativelyprotected shoreline,and reduced exposureto severe oceanconditions. However, theseadvantages areoutweighed by seriousconcerns.
Paarden Eilandislocated in aheavilyindustrialised andcongested area,with seawater qualitypotentially affected by shipping activity, industrial operations, anddischargefromthe BlackRiver.The siteoffers limitedopportunities forintegratinglarge-scale solar andwind energy,which couldsignificantlyreducethe high operatingcosts associatedwith desalination. In addition,thereislittlescope forfutureexpansion andnonearbybulk storageinfrastructurecapableof supportingastrategic waterreserve Thepublic supports desalination but notspending billionsa project in the wrongplace BENGROENEWALD,Plattekloof
Concern overanimal sheltercrisis
Ihavebeen saddened to read recent articlesoverthe past weeksconcerning dog rescue centreinMelkbos, TableViewand Milnertonareas under threatofclosure. Theworstbeing the raid by the SPCAinDunoon Animal welfarewas considered apriorityin1895before childwelfareand the concept spreadthroughout the world. In life thereare the ‘do-gooders’ andtheir ‘supporters’ but we seethatthose who arepreparedto giveare dwindling in numbers.
As aresult, theserescue centres andothersare all under pressureincontinuing their missionofsaving dogsand cats lives. Some of them, whereconditions have gotsobad shouldbeclosedand have become unhealthyfor the animals. They can’t be expectedtofind, houseand feed everyone.Itistimethatthe provincial or the municipal budget some kind of financialsupport.The ‘do-gooders’ areunder mental stress, financialstress andtheir ownliving expenses arereduced.
Mr Winde andHill-Lewis,I imploreyou to make an annual discretionfund donation ntotheseNPOs just as youhavetothe newstreet shelterbeforeanimals willberoaming the streets without food andshelter. JON,TableView
THEEWATERSKLOOF DAMATDUSK: Finalreflections as the dayfadesaway. PHOTO:CARINAROUX
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Stellenboschhou Kamermusiekfees
Die Stellenbosch- internasionalekamermusiekfees vindvanjaar vanVrydag3tot Sondag12Julie in die Endlersaalvan die Universiteit Stellenboschsekonservatorium plaas Diefees bring reeds vir tweedekades elke Julie wêreldbekende klassiekemusici vanverskeievastelande bymekaar
Vanjaar se lyskunstenaars sluit verskeie in wat al voorheen hier opgetree het,soosDaniel Rowland (violis) en Maja Bogdanovi (tjellis),wat wêreldwyd in aanvraagis. Rowland, watvoorheenVivaldi se “Vier Seisoene”, Piazzolla en MaxRichter uitgevoer het,sal dié keer PhilipGlass se weergawe van die “Vier Seisoene”uitvoer,wat nog nie voorheen plaaslik gehoor is nie.Rowland en Bogdanovi salook saam met Nina Schumann,die fees se kunsdirekteur, “Space Jump”van Fazil Sayuitvoer
Dieviolis Miclen LaiPanghet onlangsassolis saam met die KaapstadseFilharmoniese Orkes en
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by dieFranschhoek-kamermusiekfees plaaslike gehore gaande gehad. Hy maak sy buigingbydie fees metwerkevan CesarFranck, JörgWidmannen Glière.
Op dielaastedag vandie fees sluitEmanuil Ivanov by LaiPangaan virMendelssohn se energieke concertovir viool en klavier
Ander tjellistewat vanjaargaan optree,sluit PeterMartens (feesdirekteur), Boris Andrianov en DavidCohen in.
AndrianovenCohen is lank reeds gunstelingeby diefees. Andrianovtreeop9Julie as solisop, terwyl Cohendie treffende tjello concerto vanSchnittkeop 10 Juliesaammet diefees-simfonieorkessal uitvoer BLAASINSTRUMENTE
Onder diehoutblasers watvanjaarhul feesdebuut maak, is TitusUnderwood, hoof-hobospeler vandie Nashville-simfonieorkesenontvanger vandie 2021Sphinx MedalofExcellence, en Julia Harguindy, hoof-fagotspeler vandie Pittsburgh-simfonieorkes. DemarreMcGill(fluitspeler)keer ná ’n aantaljare terugnadie fees. Die sublieme klarinetspelvan YaoGuang Zhai word weer gehoor in werkevan Mo rt,Amanda Harbe Ante Grgi
Crousand Carstens
Crous& Carstens —Springbok Nude GirlsUnplugged is at Die BoertheatreinDurbanville on Thursday 9
Julyat20:30
Theshowbringstogether twoofSouth Africa’s most celebrated rock figures foranintimate evening of music, stories and candid reflection. Arno Carstens andTheo Crous have been making music side by side sincethe early1990s, when they first met in Bellville. What startedasajam session would become one of themostsignificantpartnershipsin South Africanrock history.
They co-founded Springbok Nude Girlsin1994 andwent on to create acatalogue of songsthat defined ageneration. Hits like “Illuminate”, “BlueEyes” and“Bubblegum on my Boots” captured the sound of acountry finding its voiceinthe post-apartheid era. This unpluggedshowstripseverything back. Expectacoustic renditions of their biggest songs, some storytelling andbehind-the-scenes talesthat have not been told before . Ticketsare R295.Book at www.dieboer.com or call 021 9791911.
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Bafana urged to step up
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Eric Tinkler has praised young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for his standout performance, while criticising South Africa’s cautious approach in their1-1 draw against Czechia at the FIFA World Cup recently.
Theresult leaves Bafana Bafana needing apositive result in theirupcoming must-win clash against SouthKorea, and Tinkler believes they missed akey opportunity to secure all three points.
The20-year-old Mbokazi was one of the bright sparksfor SouthAfrica, earning strong approval from the former international, who said the defender showed maturity beyond his years in a high-pressure encounter.
However, Tinkler felt the team as a whole failed to capitalise on key moments, particularly after theirequaliser.
“It cannot always be the coach. Players need to take responsibilityand adapt at thislevel,”said Tinkler. “At times, they approached the game like fans. When we equalised, Czechia were unsettled, but instead of pushing, it looked like the players were content with the draw.”
Looking ahead to the decisive fixture against SouthKorea, Tinkler stressed the need for discipline and efficiency rather than flair.
“They are avery good team, hardrunning, and we must be switched on from the first minute,” he said. “We don’t need pretty football; sometimes you play ugly and win. Against Korea, all we need is a convincing win and see where that takes us.”
Despite the criticism, Mbokazi’s performance stood out as apositive sign for the future.
