Bellville’s award-winning Buy-BackCentreisp workers at the Buy-Back Centresorting recyclab
Baby’sd
MAURICIAPETERSEN
MAURICIA.PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Political leaders and civil rights organisations have demanded urgent national intervention to address systemic failures at the South African SocialSecurity Agency (SASSA) offices following the death of aseven-month-old babyat a Bellville clinic on Tuesday, 17 February.
The infant died shortly after arrival at aclinic in Reed Street after becomingseriously illwhile the child's mother was queuing at alocal SASSA office for social grant services.
“Thisisaviolationofhuman dignity”
—People’sMovement for Change’s ZandreAllen
This follows after the mother allegedly spent the night before in the queue with the baby to be helped the next morning.
The People'sMovement for Change (PMC) has called for immediatecorrectiveaction by SASSA andthe Department of Social Development,highlighting whatitdescribes ascapacity failures thatforce vulnerable
residentstowait days for assistance.
On alive Facebook video on Tuesday evening,bythe PMC statedthat people are sleeping overnightoutside SASSA offices to secureplaces in queues, with some bringingblankets and pillows. The organisation noted queues consisting of young people,elderly individuals, disabled persons andsickpeople, some of whom go hungry whilst waiting.
“We observedpeople arrivingwith bedding and vulnerable persons waiting in poor conditions,” said PMC
representative Zandre Allen.
“This is aviolation of human dignity.”
Duringevening visits to SASSA offices along with their president, Marius Fransman, PMC volunteers distributed food to thosewaiting in queues.
Democratic Alliance (DA)
Western Cape Social Development spokesperson Wendy KaizerPhilander expressed condolences for two recent deaths at Western Cape SASSA offices —the threemonth-old baby in Bellville and a 52-year-old man in PaarlEast.
THURSDAY26FEBRUARY
. TheR5book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home will be heldatthe homeonThursday26 February and Friday27Februaryfrom09:00to15:00 and Saturday28Februaryfrom09:00to13:00 at the receptionarea. Therewillbeaselection of text books —all at R5 each, as well as CDs, DVDs and books, including children’sbooksand coffee-tablebooks. Bring your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities willbe available.
SATURDAY28FEBRUARY
. TheKraaifontein Fashion& LifestyleMarketDay takesplace at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre 11:00 to 16:00.Entryisfree. Therewillbefashion,accessories, beautyproducts, gifts,sweet treats and kidsactivities allwhilesupporting localsmall businesses in arelaxed, family-friendlylifestyleatmosphere with great shopping and delicious snacks in one place. Enquiries to Garthon078 6381540.
. DieNGkerk Bellville-RiebeeckteNoordstraat 2in Chrismar hou basaar van08:00 tot13:00.Die basaar bied ietsvir almal. Boekliefhebbers kanrondsnuffelbydie boeketafel, terwyl skattejagters nie die witolifanttafelmoetmisloopnie.Kinderskan pret hê by diekindertombola- en speletjiestafel. Virrustige oomblikkeisdaar 'n teetuin met koffie, teeenkoek beskikbaar. Kaartjies vir etes —spitbraaienhoenderpastei —kan vooraf bespreek word by diekerkkantoor (021 919 1501)ofper e-pos na kktoor@ngkbriebeeck. co.za. Aanlyn besprekingskan ookgedoen word by: https://forms.gle/9eK9hEginf6BFwxT7.
SUNDAY1MARCH
. Edgemead’s largest indoorsecondhand market willbeheldatthe Edgemead Community Hall,83 Edgemead Drive08:00 to 14:00.Bargains galore
VRYDAG6MAART
. Sakeluisêmekaaringoeiegees diestryd aanom dietitel as potmeester by dieTygerberg-sakekamer se immergewilde potjiekoskompetiesie.Die kompetisie, 'n jaarliksehoogtepunt watnou in sy tiende jaar is, word by dieHoërskoolStellenbergaangebied. 'n Hele groep bekendes salvanjaarsebeoordeling behartig, insluitend MarindaEngelbrecht,Margit Meyer Rôdenbeck, StianBam, Andriette NormanenPeer Papsak vanBokradio,met PedroKrugerasdie seremoniemeester.Die pottebegin om 13:00 prut.Stuur ‘n e-pos na Marina by admin@tygerbergbc.co.zavir 'n inskrywingsvormenmeer inligting. Slegs'nbeperkte aantal pottekan ingeskryf word
SATERDAG7MAART
. DieAGS Kuilsrivier se tehuisvir bejaardes (Care Village) bied van10:00 tot15:00 'n herfsmark aan op sy perseel te Kerkstraat17. Daar salmusiek wees, asook'nverskeidenheid vanstalletjies om na hartelus by te snuffel. Verdryfdie honger met 'n wyekeuse watinsluit boereworsrolle,hamburgers en skyfies, kerrievetkoekeenveel meer.Kom snuffel en smul saam en ondersteun só dietehuis.
WOENSDAG11MAART
. PetraMüllersedigbundel Die aandagvan jouoë –gedigte vir die liefde word by diebyeenkomsvan dieDurbanville-Poësiekring op bespreek. Dr.Christa Thom saldie bespreking doen. Ditbegin om 10:00 in dieDurbanville-biblioteeksaal.Toegang is gratis en R50vir besoekers, ligteverversingsingesluit.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverbyteachervdv@gmail.comof 083460 4571 met navrae of om vir besoekers te bespreek.
VRYDAG13MAART
. DiekykNET Buite-ekspo Wes-Kaapwordweer dienaweek van13tot 15 Maart vanjaaropdie plaas Môreson net buite Malmesburyaangebied. Diehooffokusval op tallebuitelewe-uitstallers watvan die jongsteprodukte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewe-, kampeer-en4x4-mark uitstal soos watdie koper ditindie praktyksou gebruik. Dagbesoekerkaartjies wissel vanR30 vir kinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangend vandie dag. Daar is ooknaweekpakkette DitisbeskikbaarbyOpen Ticketsbywww.ekspo.co.za en ooktydensdie ekspo by diehekke. Besoek webwerf by www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY14MARCH
. TheFrancophonie Food and CultureFestival returnstoCapeTownfrom10:00 to 17:00 at the BelgianResidence, Newlands. Nowinits fifth year, thisfree, family friendlyfestivaloffers an engaging celebrationofFrench language,culture, and creativity. exploremorethan 60 stalls offering authentic food, artisanalproducts, and cultural displaysfromacross theFrancophone world. Free entrance. Parkingwillbe availableatKirstenbosch Cottages, with afreeshuttle servicetothe festival.
. Families struggling to access special needsservices in theWestern Cape willhavethe opportunity to connect with dozens of supportprovidersunder one roof at an expo heldatThe Cheré BothaSchool, 20 Meerlust Street,Oakglen, Bellville,from09:00to 12:00.
Recyclingcentre’s modellauded
Apioneering waste-recycling initiative in Bellville, Cape Town is being hailed as apotential solution to South Africa's unemployment crisis afterwinning both nationaland international recognition.
BELLVILLE
Defence Forceopens applications
an Admission Point Score (APS) of 18 and above (excluding Life Orientation), maintain aclean criminal record, and comply with medical requirements including drug testing, psychometric evaluation, and medical assessment.
DEPOTWINS NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONALRECOGNITIOL FORINNOVATIVE MODEL
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership's (GTP) Buy-Back Centre has been recognised by the recycling collection company Petco PRO South Africa and theInternational Downtown Association (IDA) internationally forits innovative who typically earn minimal returnsfor their efforts.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF)has announced that applications for the2027 Military Skills Development System (MSDS)intake are now open,offering young SouthAfricans theopportunity to embark on astructured two-year military career development programme. Applicationsopened on 16 February and will closeon27March.The programme is designed for South African citizens between the ages of 18 and22years (for Grade12learners) or 18 to 26 years(for thosewith tertiary qualifications) who meet specific educational and personal requirements. Applicants must possess SouthAfrican citizenship withoutdualcitizenship, have
ELECTRICVEHICLESBOOSTEFFICIENCY
The addition of South Africa’s first
TheMilitary Skills Development programme offers acomprehensive twoyear contract that combines professional development with practical military experience.
. Application formscan be droppedoff at thenearest recruitment centre or posted to: Department of Defence, Human Resource Division Chief Directorate HR Management (Directorate HR Acquisition),PrivateBag X976, Pretoria 0001. Theformisavailable at https:// zurl.co/LQf8j
Skolenuus // SchoolsNews
Residents rallytosave
LResidents are unhappyabout the removalof historic trees planted in 1955 above UysKrige Street quarry site.
Kerk hou jaarlikse basaar
DieNGkerkBellville-Riebeeck in Chrismar nooi die gemeenskap uit vir sy jaarlikse basaar, met die tema “Somerkuier2026”, op Saterdag 28 Februarie van 08:00tot 13:00. Diebasaar vind by Noordstraat 2, Chrismar, Bellville plaas. Soos tradisie dit wil hê, sal die rye weer lankweesbydie gewilde pannekoektafel en die befaamde basaarpoedingtafel. Diespyskaart sluit in slaptjips, hamburgers, boereworsrolle, kerrievetkoekenhoender-vourolletjies (wraps). Diegene met‘ngroter eetlus,kan vooraf etes bespreek.
Ditsluit in spitbraailam en slaai teen
R120 en hoenderpastei en slaai teen R80. Hierdie etes word van 12:00 tot 13:00 voorgesit.
Boekliefhebbers kan rondsnuffel by die boeketafel, terwyl skattejagters niedie witolifanttafel moet misloop nie. Kinders kan pret hê by die kindertombolatafel en met speletjies. Virrustige oomblikke is daar 'n teetuin met koffie, tee en koek beskikbaar Kaartjies is beskikbaar by die kerkkantoor by 021 919 1501 of per e-pos na kktoor@ngkbriebeeck.co.za. Aanlyn besprekings kan ook gedoen word by https://forms. gle/9eK9hEginf6BFwxT7. Kontantenkaarte word aanvaar
Expoconnectsfamilieswithservices
Families struggling to access special needs services in the Western Cape will have the opportunity to connect with dozens of support providers under one roof next month.
The Cheré Botha School will host an expo on Saturday 14 March, from 09:00 to 12:00, at 20 Meerlust Street, Oakglen, Bellville. The event aims to bridge the gap between families and the wide range of services often difficult to access within the special-needs sector. More than 20 service providers are expected to participate, including Horizon House, Oasis Protective Workshop, Iris House, Chris Steytler Industries, Vasco Special Needs Centre, Sunfield Homes, Living Link, and Cape Town APD. Other participants includeAutism WesternCape, Camphill Farm, ElizabethRoos Home,and Evelyn Angeline Serenity Home.
The expo will alsofeature supported employment enterprises,training workshops and educationalsupport services such as SISU Eduplay and JobAbled
OPPORTUNITYTOCOLLABORATE
School officialsdescribethe expo as“avaluable opportunity to connect, collaborateand explore resources that can makea meaningfuldifference in the lives ofour learners and families.”
Theevent is opento schools, educators, parents andcaregivers who support individuals withspecial needs. Organisersencourage all members ofthe special-needs community to attend this informative gathering
The expo represents an important step towards improving accesstoessential services forchildren and families with specialneeds in the region.
SPECIAL NEEDSSECTORSERVICESTOBESHOWCASED AT CHERÉ BOTHA SCHOOL NEXT MONTH
CheréBothaSchool in Oakglen,Bellville
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Citytolowerpropertyratesformula
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
Onthe eve of the publicationof the General Valuation 2025 (GV2025), the CityofCape Town on Thursday announced its intention to propose a10,2% reduction in the rate-in-rand forresidential properties for the 2026’27 draft budget. The rate-in-rand is the formula used to calculateproperty rates.
The City’s indicative residential rate-inrand is 0,006428 —down from 0,007159 pending draft budget finalisationinMay.
ACity spokesperson confirmed to TygerBurger that the 10,2% dropwill applytoall 23 rating categories, including business, commercial, industrial, vacant land andother non-residential categories.
‘KEEPINGINCREASESTOAMINIMUM’
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says this is among several proposed measures to help keep property rates increases to aminimum for“most homeowners”,despite strong asset value growth forproperty ownersinCapeTown
Otherproposed measures inthe forthcoming draft Budget 2026-’27 include raisingthe “rates-free benefit” to the first R500 000 of propertyvalue —upfrom R450 000 —and extending this benefitto all properties up to R8 million—upfrom R7 million, the City stated.
According to the City, thesemeasures will ensure that 60%ofresidential properties will experience either arates decrease or no change in rates, even though their property valuehas risen.
“The proposed 10,2% rate-in-rand decrease andextended ratesbenefits to more middle-class homes will shield the large majority of ratepayers —over 60% of allhomes —with very low rates increases despite their property asset showing
strong value growth, alsoincreasing their family’s net worth,”the mayor said.
ACTIVISTRAISESCONCERNS
However, civic activist Sandra Dickson, founder ofSTOP COCT, is inclined to believe thatthis60% figure is farfrom clear-cut and should be treated with caution.
“The ‘60% notaffected’statementis financially conditional. What it really meansisthat60% are notworseoff relative to themetro’s average distribution shift.It does not automatically mean 60% will see no increaseintheirtotal rates bill. The difference between ‘not negatively impacted by valuation shifts’ and‘not paying more’issignificant —and thatdistinction should be clearly stated publicly,” she said.
She added that by her calculations,the rate-in-rand decrease will only make a possible difference if value growth is under 17,1%.
Reports from homeowners receivedby STOP COCT thus far show propertyvalue increases of between 2,1% and80%.
GROWTHINPERSONALWEALTH
Hill-Lewis said Cape Town offers the chance for property assets andpersonal wealthtogrow in value.
“Cape Town is South Africa’s onecity that works, offering the best services, SA-record infrastructure investments, the chance for yourproperty assets andpersonal wealth to grow in value no matterwho you are,and the lowest total monthly bills of SA’s metros, even when taking higherproperty valuesinto account. This is the difference compared toother cities, where property values are declining even as rates rise andservices sadly collapse,” he said.
“The City will furtherdeliver abalanced
“TheCitywillfurtherdelivera
—Geordin Hill-Lewis
budget while keeping tariffincreases to theminimum levelneeded to avoid severe servicedelivery cuts.
“Indigentreliefthresholdswill be raised, while property value bands for fixed charges will be altered to mitigate the number of properties moving between bands as far as possible.”
GENERALVALUATION2025ATAGLANCE
Accordingtothe City, the overall value of ratedproperties in Cape Townacross allcategoriesincreased by 16,65% between GV2022 andGV2025, fromR1,85 trillion to R2,158 trillion.
For residential properties in particular, thetotal ratedvalueofall properties increasedby17,1% fromR1,396 trillion to R1,634 trillion.
The City statesthatthe median rates increase for properties under R3 million ranges from R3 to R27per month, with roughly a0–2,5% rates increase for propertiesinthe R1 million –R3million range.
“Eveninthe worst case, 90% of propertiesunder R3 million will avoid arates increaseinexcess of around R100 resulting fromthe valuation. The median rates increase ranges roughly from R27 –R200 monthly for properties valuedR3million –R6million, a2,5 –6%increase, andfrom R200 –R350 monthly for properties valued R6 million –R10 million,” theCity stated.
TheCityemphasised that Cape Town’s residential rate-in-rand is currently the lowestofSA’s metros.
“Cape Town’s vastly lower rate-in-rand shows that it generally costs less to own a property asset here than it does anywhere else. This asset can also be expected to grow in value over time, increasing the net worth of families and personal wealth of ratepayers across the income and property value spectrum,”Hill-Lewissaid.
“At 0,009545, the next metro —Jo’burg —has a48,5% higher rate-in-rand before even applying theirincrease for next year. This means that even with higher property values in Cape Town, you’restill likely to pay lesshere, while living in acitythat works. Also, the higher your property value, the bigger your saving will be in Cape Town compared to property rates elsewhere for an asset of the same value, due to the big differences in the rate-in-rand.”
HOWTOINSPECTANDOBJECT
Should property owners wish to dispute valuations believed not to reflect the market value accurately as at 1July 2025, an objection may be submitted from 20 February until 30 April thisyear on the legislated objection form that can be found on the City’s website, via e-Services and via the emailed objection form.
Ratepayers may also obtain the relevant documents in person at any inspection venue.
Objections must be motivated and supported with market-related information at the valuation date of 1July 2025. The City supplies verified and valid sales information on the websitefor use by property owners.
. TheCity’s2025 GeneralValuation Roll (GV2025) is available forpublic inspectionon www.capetown.gov.za from 20 February
Wie het só besluit?
WATDIE HART VANVOL IS N2-muur het soveel meer voordeleasnet
misdaadbekamping
Die politici het baie te sê oor die muur —daai een watouGeordie langsdie N2 wilbou Watbedoel is om misdaad langseen vanons gevaarlikse hoofweë te help hokslaan,isintussen bestempel as 'n "apartheidsmuur", die "Berlynmuur", "muurvan skaamtes" watten doel het om ons"arm gebiedeweg te steek", net"nog'n skeidingslyn"
Danisdaar ook die watwil siendat diegeld beter aangewend word,want dis 'n "oppervlakkige oplossing watnet weer afgebreek gaan word”. Ek wonder hoeveel vandaardie politici watso vinnig op hul perdjies gespring het,net terwille van teenspraak maak, regtig na die groterprentjie gekyk het en die voordelevan so 'n muur opgeweeg het. Met 'n besoek aan Oostenryk so twee jaargelede het ek my verwonder aan die hoë mure langsWene se hoofweë
Virdie oningeligtes, Oostenryk is onder dietop-20 rykste lande in die wêreld.Die land se hawelose bevolking is maar 0,22%van sy totale bevolkingen 'n "shack"is'nberghutofherbergindie Alpe.Dis 'n natuurskoneland,met pragtigehistoriesegeboue. Nou hoekom dan 'n muur langsdie snelweg as hulle nikshet om wegtesteek nie?
Wel, die hoofdoel is om klankbesoedeling te beperk. Die omliggende woonbuurte word beskerm teen die konstantegedreun vanvoertuie. Tesame daarmee bevorder dit biodiversiteitenhernubare energie "Groen" ekovriendelike murewordbedek met plantegroei wat'nhabitat skep virinsekte en voëls, en ook stedeliketemperaturehelpverlaag. Verder dien vandit as sonkrag-geraasversperringswat krag opwek. Daar word selfsalgeëksperimenteer om wind watdeur verkeer geskep word deur middel vanvertikaleturbines binne dieinfrastruktuur in hernubare krag om te skep
DITIETSWATLANGSALONS SNELWEËKORT,NIENETONS GEVAARLIKSTEPAAIENIE...
Hoë murelangssnelweëisook nieuniek aan Oostenryk nie
LangsDuitsland —die einstelandwat ook 'n politiekeskeidingsmuur afgebreek het— se autobahn, 'n snelwegwaarvan70% geen amptelike spoedperk het nie,ishoë mureingespanomgeraas te beperk. Ook daar is baanbrekerswerk gedoenmet sonkrag-aangedreweversperringsenplantbedekte "groen" murewat klank absorbeer terwyl ditstof filtreer
Volgens Facebook-gerugtehet Belgiësesnelwegmureinnoverende ontwerpe,insluitend mure watsoosklaviersleutelsgevorm is en aërodinamika gebruik om subtielemusikaletone te skep.Ekisdie eerstepersoon watvir jou gaan sê jy kannie alles op sosialemedia glonie en twyfel dusofdit waar is, maar dink net hoe besonders so iets souwees. Die TsjeggieseRepubliek het welinnoverende snelwegmure. Die "Noba", soos dit daar bekend staan,isgemaak vanherwinde bande, watgeraas doeltreffend absorbeer.Dit het selfsin2020 'n gesogteRed Dot-toekenning gewen. Japan, die VSA(die Trompetterseskeidingsmuur uitgesluit), Kanada, Nederland, Pole …die lysgaan aan.
Virongeveer 10 jaar hetekreg langs'nsnelweg gewoon —vyf daarvanlangsdie puntwaartweevan dieKaap se besigstesnelweëbymekaar aansluit.Dit wasdoelloos om in die somer die namiddagnuusof Egoli te probeer kyk. Die televisie se klankkon netnie kompeteer nie.Ekkan myself indink watseimpak 'n muur op klankbesoedeling gaan hê vir mensewat reglangsdie N2 woon.
Kombineer dit met dieveiligheidsvoordele vir beide daardie inwoners en motoriste, danklink die muur mosná'nblink plan. Sit so bietjieekstra beplanning, innoveringenfinansiële steundaaragter en ditkan ook bydratot die kragnetwerk …onthou beurtkrag?
As jy my vra, is dit iets watlangsalons snelweë kort,nie net ons gevaarlikstepaaie nie.Ennee,vibracreteisnie die oplossingnie
Dit voel egtervir my asof sommigevan ons politici weer agteruit wil boernet omdat daar 'n verkiesing om diedraai is.
-CECILIA HUME
LEWENSKIEKIE
METDAPPERENSTAPPER: Stappers beur teen‘n bultuit in die 6km-stap Vrydagaandbydie Weg-Stapfees,wat die
Thanksfor making launch asuccess
Agolden milestone:A heartfelt thank youtothe peopleofMitchells Plain
On Thursday 12 Februarywegathered at Highlands Primary in Woodlands in unityand faith to mark the beginning of Mitchells Plain’s community-led50th anniversary celebrations.
TheMitchells Plain Legacy Project Team wishes to extend our deepestgratitude to everycommunity member,leader,organisation,wardcouncillorand local, provincial andnational governmentrepresentativesthatjoinedusfor our interfaith serviceand media launch.
We oweadebt of gratitude to the stakeholders and leaderswho have walked this road with us through monthlyengagements. Your voices arethe heartbeat of this project. To those who haven'tyet joined —our doors remain wide open. This legacy belongs to every forum, club, neighbourhood watchand street committeeinMitchellsPlain
Oursincereappreciation goes to principal Tanyavan Graan and educators of Mitchells Plain’s oldest school, Highlands Primary, which firstopened its doors in October 1976. Thankyou forbeingsuchgracioushosts. Your halland technical support provided theperfect canvas forthis historic moment.
Thankyou to our interfaith leaders,especially ReverendGailManoek of Christ the KingAnglicanChurch, Moulana Tawfeeq Elyofthe Imam Council of Mitchells Plainand Pastor Theo Roman of the West ReachAssemblies of God. Thankyou forthe scriptures, prayers, andmessagesofhope that reminded us thatweare a
communitybuiltona foundation of faith.
Our hearts were fullwatching Marsha Bothmaand the little ones of Mizpah EducareinBeaconValleylead us in the national anthem. To the learners of Highlands, Perseverance andYellowwood primaryschools, your poetry, dance, andsongprovedthatthe talent in our classrooms is world-class.
Aspecial shout-out to Strandfontein resident Mario Oostendorp forcompilingaspecial song celebrating Mitchells Plain’s 50-year journey,and sharing your musical gift so graciously.
Heartfelt thankstoShamiel Kolbee (Mitchells Plain Business Hive) andZaida Julius (Edubiz Media and Foundation) forsponsoringthe refreshments. Your support reminds us that localbusiness is the backbone of communityupliftment
As we move forwardintothisGolden Jubilee,let us continuetotellthe stories that matter—stories of resilience,excellence, andasharedheritage.
ThankYou! Baie dankie! Enkosikakhulu! Shukran!
*The Mitchells Plain Legacy Projectisa collective, apolitical andvoluntary effortbyvarious local organisations andleaders to promote socialcohesion andunity as we celebrate50decades of resilienceand more.
Our next public engagement willbeheldon12 March at WestridgeLibrary, from 09:30 to 11:00. For moreinformation,followthe Mitchells Plain Legacy Project Facebook page andWhatsApp channel.
DR ALICIA ENGLISH, ON BEHALF OF THE MITCHELLSPLAIN LEGACY PROJECTTEAM
Residents demand responsiblepet ownership
I'm absolutely fedupwith the number of dog owners inour area who think it's perfectlyfine to lettheir pets run wild without leads. It's becomingaserious problem that's affecting everyone'ssafetyand enjoymentofpublicspaces. Just last week,I wasout formymorningjog whena massive German Shepherdcame chargingtowards me, barking aggressively. Theownerwas nowhereinsight, andIhonestlythought Iwas about to be attacked. When Ifinally spottedthe owners chattingontheir phone 50 metres away,theyjustshruggedand said, "He's friendly"!
Well,that's notthe point, is it? Ishouldn't have to
guess whethersomeone's dog is going to bitemeor just wants to play.Myelderlymother won'tevenwalk to the shopsanymorebecauseshe'sterrifiedofbeing knocked over by an overexcited dog. And don't get me started on the mess theseunleashed dogsleave behind in our parksand on pavements. It's disgustingand completelyunfair to families trying to enjoy thesespaces. Thelaw is crystalclear –dogsmust be on leads in public areas. It's notjustabout following rules; it's about common courtesyand respect foryour neighbours. Your dog might be the sweetest creature on earth,but the rest of us don't knowthat. FEDUP, Durbanville
Metro ontaardin tentedorp
Die metro is besig om in ‘n tente- of karton-dorp te ontaard. Hierdie euwel word by die dagerger en geen noemenswaardigevordering word gemaak om dit te keer nie
Die redes dat hierdie tendens ‘n euwel genoem kan word,isalgemene kennis. Onsbetaal hoëbelastings en heffingsterwyl hierdie mensewater steel en mors waar hulle kan, om nie eens te praat vandie gemors wathulle oral agterlaat nie.Nou en dan, ná baie klagtesenverwysingsnommers,wordhulle op enkele plekkeverwyder,maar die gemors blyagter.Enoor ‘n dagoftweeishulle terug.
Soosekdie situasie sien, het die Stad “informeel” moedopgegee hiermeeenbesef dis ‘n verlorestryd Intussen blyk die plaaslike regeerders trots daarop te wees dat mensenadie metrostroom …ongelukkig nie mensewat ‘n positiewe bydrae kanlewer nie J. VANDER MERWE, Bellville
Calls foraction at dam
Iamfrustrated at the ongoing problems at De Oude Spruit dam, which at times is an absolute nightmare forresidents.
What wasonceapeacefulspot hasturned intoa regularhangout forgroupsofyoung peoplewho seem to have no respect whatsoeverfor the community. They gather theretodrink, smoke, anduse the most appalling language youcan imagine As someonewho's livedherefor over15years, I'm genuinelyworried aboutthis. My elderlyneighbour can'tevenwalkher dog thereanymorebecause she's been verbally abusedfor asking them to keep the noisedown.
We'vecalledthe police, but theyshowuphours laterwhen everyone'salready gone.The council seems equally disinterested in sortingthis mess out. This dam belongs to allofus, notjust abunch of rowdy teenagers who think theyown the place. We need proper enforcement,regular patrols, andperhaps some decent lighting andCCTV to deter this antisocial behaviour.Enoughisenough. Ourcommunitydeserves better.
ACONCERNED RESIDENT,Brackenfell
UWC launches feedingdrive
A
tthe University of the
“UWCrecognisesthat
Major facelift plannedairport
James Vos, Maycomember for economicgrowth,iscelebrating what he calls along-awaited victory for the city’sconnectivity and economy as AirportsCompany South Africa announced Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is about to get amajor facelift,to thevalue of R21,7billion Renovations and upgrades at CTIA will begin in March, when
theairport will start work on upgradingthe domestic arrivals terminal.
RENOVATIONS
Some of the other renovations that are expected over the coming years include anew runway,expanded domestic and international terminals, and an upgradedsecurity system.
Vos welcomed the announcement. According to Airports Company SouthAfrica (ACSA), the ambitious R21.7 billion upgrade plan will include anew runway, expanded domestic and international terminals, and upgraded securitysystems. “This is awin not just for travellers, but for every Capetonian who benefits from athriving economy.”
Scoresofnappiesdumpedonbeaches
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Beaches are being littered withdiscarded disposable nappies, raising alarm among environmental groups and community volunteers.
At arecent clean-up at Lagoon Beach in Milnerton, hosted by Save aFishie, volunteers removed 187disposable nappies in just over an hour.
According to organisers this is notanisolated incident, but part of agrowing anddeeply troubling trend across rivers,estuaries and coastalareas.
Environmental advocacy group
VOLUNTEERSCOLLECT HUNDRED OF NAPPIES IN AN HOUR
Water Quality Awareness said theproblem reflectsa larger failure in waste management and producer accountability.
Product designer Jamii Hamlin described the situationasone of themostdisheartening aspects of modern consumer culture.
“Theconvenienceofa throwawaylifestyle andthe escalation of waste destined for landfill or flushed into the seahas become my greatest disillusionment.”
Sherecalledacoastal clean-up on RobbenIsland in 1999, where 22 000 pieces of rubbish were collected, amoment she described as her environmental “eureka” that shiftedher focus towards sustainable product design
Disposable nappies are made from complex materials, including plastics, elastic, adhesivesand super-absorbent polymers. They do not biodegrade. Instead, theybreak down into microplasticsthat enter marine ecosystems andpotentially the human food chain.
Environmental groups argue that while consumers must disposeofwaste responsibly, thescaleofnappies entering waterways points to systemic issues,from inadequatewaste services to insufficient producer responsibility.
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Following the Lagoon Beach clean-up, Save aFishie issued an open letter to major disposable nappy brands calling for stronger action. The organisation is urging manufacturers to:
. Supportregular beach, river and wetland clean-ups.
. Invest in public education campaignsonproper disposal.
. Explore take-back schemes and lower-impact product alternatives.
. Strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility initiatives with measurable outcomes.
“If your logo is on our beaches it’s time your support is too,” theletter states. Founder Zoë Prinsloo emphasised that the
issue was not about blaming parents and caregivers.
“This is about systems that fail people and the environment,” she said. “What leaves our homes doesn’t disappear; it flows downstream.”
Advocates say City leadership is aware of the strain that nonbiodegradable waste places on sewage systems, landfills and biodiversity. But they argue that stronger enforcement, better infrastructure and greater producer accountability are urgently needed. Cape Town has repeatedly been recognised for its natural beauty and biodiversity. However, activists warn that maintaining that reputation requires decisive action.
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