TygerBurger | Bellville | E-edition | 27 May 2026

Manjailed forstreet robbery

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Aman has been jailed for robbery with aggravating circumstances by the Bellville Magistrates’ Court, for astreet robbery on 2October2024. At approximately10:00,the victimleft Zone Fitness on Bellrail Road, Bellville and decided to walk home to Kuils River, Capt CharlesNeelse, Bellville Police Station spokesperson, said. Two men grabbed him and threw him to the ground. Theythreatenedhim with alarge knife and took his iPhone11. When the man attempted to getupthe robberskicked himbeforefleeingonfoot by jumping over awall into anearby property.

Theman flagged down apolice vehicle down and reported the robbery. He took officers to the scene and pointed to the property where the robbers had fled. Shortly afterwards, the men were spotted in Bellrail Road, and the victim pointed them out to the officers. Bothmen were stopped and arrested. The man’s phone was recovered and the large knife found and confiscated.

During the trial, one man pleaded guilty and agreed to aplea bargain, while the other had acriminal record, having been convicted on other charges. On 20 April 2026 the suspect who pleaded guilty was sentenced to 10 yearsand five years’ imprisonment

Bellvilleadvocate crownedMrGayWorldSA

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Jacques Gous, amental-health advocate from Bellville, was crowned Mr Gay WorldSouthAfrica at aceremony held on 16 May in Pretoria —bringing the title home and shining aglobal spotlight on the causes he has championed for years.

The win caps what has been a remarkable journey for Gous, who grew up in apredominantly Afrikaans-speaking religious community that was hostile towards LGBTQ+ people andhas drawn on his ownlived experience of depression, anxiety and substance abusetobecome avoice for those who feel unseen and unheard.

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In astatement shared by the Mr Gay World Organisation on its official Instagram page, Gous addressed the world with characteristic candor.

“Representing South Africa onthe global stage at Mr Gay World is both an honour andaresponsibility Icarry with immensepride,” he wrote. “As someone deeply passionate about fitness,personal growth, and meaningful advocacy, I believe this platform is about far more than appearance —it’sabout purpose, impact, and creating space for authentic conversations.”

Hisadvocacy is rooted in mental-health awareness and addiction recovery causesthat are, by his own account, deeply personal. He has attended support meetings twice weekly for four years, completing more than 400 meetings in that time.

“I understand the importance of speaking up, seeking support, and breaking the silence around struggles so many people face behind closed doors,” he said “Through my journey, Ihope to remind

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others that vulnerability is notweakness, andthathealing begins the moment we allow ourselvestobeseen andheard.”

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Gous haslongused the Mr Gay World SouthAfrica platform as avehicle for advocacy, partnering with community organisations,schools andlocal safe spaces,and pushing for more affordable outpatient programmes, communitybased support groups, better education andstrongerafter-careservices. He has pointed to thestark reality facing those in need, withprivate rehabilitation costing between R50 000 andR100 000, while state services arefrequently burdened by long waiting periods.

Hismessage to LGBTQ+ youth hasbeen consistent: “Stand up, speakup, and reach out.”

Now,asMrGay World, that message carries further than ever.

“No one shouldever feel ashamed of theirstory, their emotions, or their identity,” he said. “Every person deserves to feel valued, supported, andempowered to live authentically. Istand for resilience, hope, and the belief thateven the smallest step forward matters. ‘1%better than yesterday.’”

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While Gous’scrown is apersonal triumph, he was clear thatthe victory belongs to afar wider circle.

“This journeyisbigger than me —it is for every individual who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or alone,” he said. “As Mr Gay World South Africa, Iamproud to represent notonly my country, but alsoamessage of courage, inclusivity, and compassion. Together, we continue to rise.”

. Those who wish to supporthis work or connectwithhim candosovia Instagramat@ jacques.gousorbye-mailing gousjr@gmail.com

Terroir-gefokusde wynmakers kan nog tot 12 Junie hul keurwyn inskryf virvanjaar se SA Terroir Wyntoekennings. Die topwyne wat dieKaapse wynland se terrein-kenmerke weerspieël, wordindié unieke kragmeting aangewys. Hierdie toekennings –gehou onder die vaandel van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Wynskouvereniging (SANWSV), wat ook die Veritas-toekennings aanbied –is in 2005 ingestel en ontvang jaarliks honderde inskrywings wat meeding om ses trofeë vir wyne uit spesifieke gronden klimaatsterreine —terroir synde die Franse termvir uitsonderliketerroirkenmerke.

Slegs wyne wat deur die Wyn en Spiritusraad (WSR) as wyn van oorsprong van 'n spesifiekewyk, 'n distrikwat niein meer as een wyk verdeel is nie, landgoedgeproduseerde wyne en enkelwingerdwyne mag vir die terroir-kompetisie ingeskryf word.

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Christo Pienaar, voorsitter van SANWSV,sêhulle is trots om dieSA Terroir Wyntoekennings agt jaar gelede by hul portefeulje te kon insluit "Die kompetisie vier die vele verskillende terroirs van ons wynland en ons wynmakers se vaardighede om wenwyne daaruit te skep wat ons terroir en veelsydigheid beklemtoon,” sê hy. Uit al die wyne wat aan die SA Terroir Wyntoekennings deelneem, word'n nasionale wenner van elke kultivar en wynstyl aangewys deur ‘n paneel beoordelaars wat bestaan uit vyf Kaapse Wynmeesters. Inskrywings vir die kompetisieisoop tot 3Junie, met laat inskrywings wat op 12 Junie sluit.

Beoordeling vind van 23 tot 26 Junie plaas en die wenners word op 12 Augustus by 'n dinee in die Lanzerac Hotel &Spa aangekondig.

SettlerswinsfourthBandSlam

The Settlers High School Jazz Band from Bellvillehas once again cemented itsreputationasone of Cape Town’s foremost scholastic music ensembles, winning the 2026 V&A WaterfrontHighSchool Band Slamon Friday evening 15 May, at the V&A Waterfront amphitheatre.

The victory is the school’s fourth since the competition’s inception,making Settlers theoutright record-holder for BandSlam titles. The schoolalsoshared the Spirit Award —which recognises the strongest audience support and enthusiasm throughout the competition —jointly with RustenburgGirls’High School.

Pinelands High School finished in second place, with Rustenburg Girls’ High School securing third

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As champion, Settlers High School received aprize package designed to advance its music programme. The

‘Court’stariffrulingwillaffectthepoor’

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The City has confirmed it will not appeal the Western Cape High Court’s ruling on tariff structures, opening the way for arevised budget process to begin.

In astatement issued on Friday morning, theCity said it will nowpublish amendments to itstabled 2026-’27 Budget for public comment in thewake of the judgment.

The City maintains that the ruling’s primary effectistocurtail the ability of municipalities, including Cape Town, to cross-subsidise services in amanner that shieldslower-and middle-income households from the full cost of those services. The proposed amendments, it says, reflect the City’s commitment to preserving that protection within the boundaries set by the court.

The City was also at painstoemphasise that allrevenue raised in 2025-’26 hasbeen directed toward itsintendedpurposefor infrastructure investment andservice delivery. Equally significant, the court’s ruling does not question the legitimacy of these funding requirements; the City must still be resourced to function. What changes under the proposed 2026-’27 frameworkisnot the obligationtofund those costs, butthe manner in which ratepayerswill contributetomeeting them.

Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis says akey impact of this court ruling iswhat the City has warned all along: thatwater and sanitation fixedcharges will go up for many families in lower- andmiddle-value residentialproperties, and go down for higher-value properties.

“We have done our utmosttomitigate this effect. To protect lower- andmiddleincome households from theimpact of this

court ruling, we propose afurther raising of therates-free rebate to the firstR620 000 of property value,upfrom R450 000, for residentialproperties under R8 million Allindigent benefits will alsoapply up to R620 000 residentialproperty value.”

This according to the mayor will reduce property rates for many households in the lower- and middle-valuebands to mitigate the rise in fixedwater andsanitation charges they will facebecause of the court ruling

“While we adjust forthe impact of this ruling,weremainconcerned aboutits implicationsfor the ability of municipalities to equitably cross-subsidise in utility tariffs in the South African socialcontext. We will engage the National Treasuryand Co-operative Governance departments nationally to seek regulatory clarity on available options for municipalities to equitably cross-subsidise lower- and middle-income households,” he says.

“It remains my firm belief that Cape Town cannot truly work unless it works foreveryone.For this reason, we do notpropose any cutstoCape Town’s essential infrastructure projects, likepipe replacements, better sanitation andpublic transport.Tocut these projects, as has been suggestedbysome,would lead to a lessfunctional city andless basic dignity forresidents. It would be aterrible and indefensible action.”

Proposed amendments to be published forcomment in asupplementary public participation process from 27 May to 10 June 2026 include the following:

. City-wide cleaning costs is to move backinto property rates. This will remove the city-wide cleaning charge as astandalone item on bills, andincrease property rates for residential customers —changing the -10,2% reductiontabled

“ItremainsmyfirmbeliefthatCape Towncannottrulyworkunlessit worksforeveryone.”

—Geordin Hill-Lewis

in March. Commercial property rates will alsoincrease while electricity unit costs will reducedue to the phased-reduction of thesurcharge contribution to city-wide cleaning. Residentialelectricity tariffs remain unchangedasthese customers no longercontribute to city-wide cleaning in this way.

. Fixedwater andsanitation charges is to revert back to watermeterconnection size,the methodused beforeproperty valuebands. According to the City, this impact of the courtruling means that highervalueproperties will pay less fixed chargeswhile lower value properties will pay more than they do currently.

“TheCity has tried to buffer thisimpact by consolidating the fixed tariff charged for all meter sizes up to 22mm, and shifting costs to higher consumption users compared to theMarch tabled budget,” the City states.

. Lastly, to protectespecially lowerand middle-income households from thechanges to fixed charges, the City

will raise the indigent relief qualifying threshold and rates-free benefit. All residential properties up to R8mwillnow get the first R620 000 rates-free, up from R450 000 in 2025-’26. Indigent benefits apply for all properties under the new R620 000 threshold.

Thefull details of the proposed changes arising from the court ruling will be published on 27 May for public comment, with the comment period closing on 10 June. The proposed amendments cover the rate-in-the-rand, rates ratios, and tariffs for water and sanitation.

Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s regional head for the Southern Region, said the City had made the right call in not pursuing an appeal, but stressed that how it engages residentsfrom here will matter enormously.

“We take note of the municipality’s decision and believe it is astep in the right direction. AfriForum is of the view that the judgment handed down by the three judges was delivered in aresponsible and fair manner, and regards it as a meaningful outcome for ratepayersinthe City. We trust that the current budget process will provide afurther opportunity for constructive public participation, and that the inputsand concerns of ratepayers will be given thorough consideration to ensure theirvoices are adequately heard.”

Vermaak // Entertainment

Freemasterclassesat ArtscapeTheatre

Artscape'sseriesoffreeSaturday masterclasses, which openedlast weekend as part of the theatre's 55th anniversarycelebrations, continues with apacked programme runningthrough to November.The sessionstakeplace in the iSibaya Room on the first floor from 10:00 to 12:00,and areopen to artists, students, arts professionalsand general audiences. Seating is limited and booking is essential.

On 30 May, the focus turns to money. Artscape CEOMarlene le Roux is joinedby Beth Arendse(CEOofBusiness andArts South Africa) and Cornelia Faasen (CEO of NATi and chair of Festival Enterprise Catalyst) fora conversation on sustainable funding modelsfor artists and arts institutions. Representatives from the Western Cape department of cultural affairs and

sport, theCityofCapeTownand Mzansi Economy willalsoparticipate

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On 13 June, Cape Town CityBallet’sLaurenPienaar,Nicci Loxton andTracy Li host an open danceclass foranyone aged 5to 55.Noexperience is needed. Themorning includeslearninga 55-countroutine,a backstagevisit anda wardrobe tour with costumedesignerDavid Pamplin.

The4 July session,facilitated by Africa

Melane, explores what it means to builda sustainable creative career in South Africa today, with guests including playwright Mike vanGraan andColin Daries of the Nu-Era Group.Thissession willalsobelivestreamed. Apanel discussionontransformation in South Africantheatre-making takesplace on 1August,followedon8August by an intimate conversation on queer expressionsoffaith andhealing, hosted by Inclusiveand AffirmingMinistries, with live music. Further sessionsaddress careers in arts administration (12September), government complianceinpublic arts institutions(17 October)and, closingthe series,Cape Town Opera’slook at staging Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette (14November). . Book viaArtscape Dial-n-Seaton 021421 7695.The full programme is availableonwww.artscape.co.za

Navi Redd kuier by Boer

Navi Redd komtreeopSaterdag30 Mei om 20:30enSondag31Mei om 14:00byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanvilleop. Toedie serenade-groepie Duo Decim destydsopdie kampus vandie RAUvrouestudenteseharte vermurwe het,het hulle geen idee gehadwat voorlênie.'nPaarjaarlater,in2004, is Navi Redd geboreenhet een vandie land se gewildsteacappela-groepe geword Ná 21 jaar tref die vyfmanskap steeds gehoreseore en hartemet allesbehalwe instrumente. Hulle sing,

maak verskeie perkussie-instrumente na,enskepbyklankeenritmes slegs met die gebruikvan asem, stembande, lippe en tonge. Die groep se natuurlike talent om suiwerendinamieseharmonieë te skep word in elke vertoningmet humor vervleg. Hul repertoiresluit 'n wyeverskeidenheid in –van Pink FloydenRobbie Williams totdie Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, die Rolling Stones en meer . Kaartjieskos R220.Bespreekby www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911

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. Boyz II Men LiveinSouthAfricaTour is at the Grand Arena,GrandWest on Wednesday27May at 18:00.Tickets from R750atWebtickets.

. TheJiveCapeTownFunnyFestival runs at TheBaxter from 28 Mayto21 June.TicketsfromR190 to R250 at Webtickets.

. JayenLianie MaytreeopVrydag29 Meiom20:30byHeroesBrackenfell op.Kaartjies kosvan R180 totR220. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. Elandré tree op by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op Vrydag 29 Mei om 20:00.Die deuremaak18:00 oop. Kaartjies kosR220byQuicket

. TheRockyHorror ShowisatTheatre on the BayinCamps Baycurrently until 31 May. Theproduction is rated PG16.Ticketsstart from R200.Book at Webticketsoron021 4383300

. Cape Town OperapresentsGeorges Bizet'sCarmen, astory of passion, freedomand jealousyatArtscapeuntil 31 May. TicketsfromR180 at Webtick-

is on Saturday6Juneat15:00 at The Baxter.TicketsfromR100 to R300 at Webtickets.

. Rocco de Villiers: Klawer is by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant,Durbanville op Saterdag 6Junie om 20:30enSondag 7Junie om 14:00.Kaartjies kosR280 Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 0219791911.

. Cape Town SymphonyChoir presents Mozart's GreatMassatthe Cape Town City Hall on Saturday6Juneat19:00 and on Sunday 7Juneat17:30.Tickets at Quicket

. Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheus in the Underworld from 12 to 21 June at Artscape.TicketsfromR225 to R650 at Webtickets.

. DannySmoke tree op Vrydag 12 Junie om 20:30byHeroesBrackenfell op.Kaartjies kosvan R220 totR260. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. TheBig Blues Showdownwith Albert Frost, Rich Pryor, Matt, Alec and more is at the Durbanville Golf Club on eat19:45.TicketsR220at

Saxy Vibes8 is at the ,GrandWest on Saturday 19:00.TicketsR190 to R350 ets.

age–Dancing intothe nTuesday16Juneat19:00 at icketsfromR180 to R300 at nnekus tree op Vrydag 19 :30byHeroesBrackenfell kosvan R180 totR220. www.heroeslive.net op Saterdag 20 Junie om eroes Brackenfellop. KaartnR140tot R180.Bespreek by slive.net

Marion gryp na elke gras-Holm

Marion Holmbring haar nuweeenvrouvertoning, Gryp elke grasHolm,na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op Saterdag 13 Junie om 20:30enSondag 14 Junie om 14:00 “Desperaatheid laat jou na grashalms gryp.In Suid-Afrika is ons emosioneel desperaatom net asseblieftog bietjie positieftevoel en hoop te kryvir iets,”sêHolm. Komgrypsaamaan elke grasHolm en loop uit met ‘n positiewe uitkyk, ‘n hoopvolleharten‘n groot gegiggel . Kaartjieskos R220. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com

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Confessions of achildhood fartgun

When Iwas nine, my mother accidentally turned me into afartgun. Iamnot exaggerating.

Ididn’t understand the mechanics of it at thetime but years later,wonderinghow muchpotential damage had been doneto my internal organs, Ilooked it up and was unpleasantly surprised.

But before we get to that, let meexplain WhenIwas little, my eczema was very bad and nothing that the talented doctors at RedCross Hospital didatthe timewas abletoget it under control.

My mother, who was very traditionalist, God rest her soul, tried everyhome remedyand old wives’ tale suggested This meant that most nights, beforebed my mother would give me atrustydose of Scotts Emulsion along with whatever homeremedy we were trying at the time. When Iwas nine, someonerecommended blomswael,orflowers of sulphur as it is calledinEnglish. Now, just an aside, flowers of sulphur is indeedagood remedyfor itching when used topically, but whoever advised my mother forgot to tellher that footnote.

So for at least aweek,every night, my mom gave me atable spoon of Scotts Emulsion and aglass of blomswael swirled in warm milk to drink. It didn’t quite dissolvesoitwas clumpyand grainy.It also tasted foul andsmelled like rotten eggs.

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But what was far worse waswhatitdid to my insides.

The next day Iwould sit in classand try my hardest to subdue my gurgling tummy. Eventually Iwould fail and out would slip an SBD (silent but deadly) fart.

Normally the term SBDis tongue-incheek but with me, at the time, it was literal. My classmates would gag and groan as the rotten egg smell hung in the small classroom, clinging to the walls

If you were one of my classmates, I apologise. And I’m also sorrythatthis apology came decades late, but Iwas too embarrassed to admitthat it was meatthe time.

When one of the learners nearest me vomited after Ifarted, Iwenthome at the end of the week and stoically refused to keepdrinking the foul junk –which had had zero impact on my inflamed skin. Ilearned, many years later, that while not dangerous to my innards —thankfully blomswael causes agut reaction that releaseshydrogen sulphide. Besides smelling rotten, it is toxic inlargedoses. Put another way, my mother had accidentally helped me create toxicfarts thatcould have been weaponised

No learners were harmed in the misguided attempts to heal myitchy skin, but years later, when my daughter was bornand Icarried on the Scotts Emulsion tradition, Igave it ataste for old times’ sake. The next day my skin was inflamed Iread the label and discovered that the tonic was madefrom cod liver oil—and had triggered my fish allergy. It hadbeen the villaininmychildhood health dramas allalong.

So what is the point of this you mayask? Well, Idon’t have one. The most Igot out of that experience is asmall nugget of wisdom and avery funny story —and by writing this, along overdue apology —but Ihave no strong political or economic point to make today.

At the very least, Ihope thisstinky story brightened yourday.

-LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY

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in an efforttokeep real rescue vehicles on the road.Dalvie Sanglaylaunched the“Put some Petrol in Our Tank”campaign to raiseR42 000for theCape of GoodHope SPCA,the amount needed to fuelone SPCAInspectorate vehiclefor afullyear.Thecampaign has already raised more thanR23 000 from supporters across Cape Town and beyond,but supporters canstillsupport the fundraiser.For more information on theSPCAemail spokespersonBelindaAbraham

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Stad se inwonersmoetgordel styf knoop

Die DA beskou homselfasdie partywat die Wes-Kaap diebestebestuur

Infrastruktuur in vergelyking met ander provinsies is vangoeie gehalte.Netjiesepaaie,meestemense het toegangtot skoon drinkwater, minimalekragonderbrekingsen skoon dorpe

Beleggersbakleiomhier te kanbelê, maarkom onskyk dieper.Hoë munisipalerekeninge forseer baie menseomhul huiseteverkoop en alternatiewe akkommodasie te soek waar hulslegs verantwoordelik isvir krag en watergebruik.

Dieres vandie munisipalerekeningisdan die huiseienaar se verantwoordelikheid. Om elkeaand te kanbad, het 'n luukse geword.Baie mense badslegs drieuit sewe dae.Die oorblywende vierdae word daar uit'nskotteltjie gewasomskoon te kom. Geisers word dan net aangesit vir ongeveer 'n uur en almalmoet vinnig badofstort voor die waterkoud word Elektriesestowe is verkoop om plek te maakvir gasstofies.Kos word niemeer daagliksvoorberei nie. Inwoners vind hullekan gasspaar deurvir twee tot

Graagwil ek reageer op Elsa le Grange vanWelgelegen se brief “Houopdie sentetel”(TygerBurger 20 Mei). Nie almal is so bevooreg soos jy om niesente te tel nie.Ons asmiddelklasgemeenskap word letterlik gemelk om nie eens te kanspaar vir enigiets anders nie. Ek verwys ook na persoonlike belasting en nouook deesdae meterfbelasting. Almal praat so gemaklik oordie woordspaar,maar hoekan ‘n mens met al die kostes watopgaan?

drie dae kosopeen slag te maak.Etesin'nrestaurant is gestaak

Mensehou die groot supermarkte se pamflette dop vir spesialeaanbiedingeomdie nodigetekoop.Met Shopritewat voorsieningmaak vir die laeinkomstegroep,kry ‘n mens gereeld'ntrollie metafgemerkte pryseopvrugtevan goeie gehalte, koppies sop, brood en vele ander items watmense koop om geld te spaar Voertuie staan en stof opgaar of word verkoop.Met die verhogings in brandstof hetuitstappies onbekostigbaar geword.Om'nUber of taxibuitespitstyd te gebruik, is heelwatgoedkoper.Risikovir smash and grab carjacking en hijacking hetteen 'n ongelooflike spoed toegeneem. Om te stap,het 'n risikogeword. Leegleërs en kriminelewag om elkehoek en draai om jou te beroof.Bankkaarteenselfone word in klereversteek, juweliersware en beursies word by die huis gelos. Uitlanders koop oral eiendom en omskepdit in bordeleensmokkelhuiseofsogenaamde studenteverblyf waar misdaad floreer.Skape word aangekoop watin die strateloop en geslag word in woonbuurte waar

lewende hawe onwettig is.

Plakkerskampe word toegelaat om oral opgerig te word.Tenteenhokke is oral sigbaar in die dorpe, parkies, langssnelweëenonder bruê,wat ‘n probleem word vir omliggende inwonersweens diefstalen inbrake. Die DA-bestuur vanStadKaapstad gloaan kruissubsidie waar die middelklasenmeer gegoede belastingbetalersvir die minderbevoorregtesmoet sorg deur hoëmunisipaletariewe te hef. Maar,asjy deur die plakkerskampe beweeg, sien jy onwettige krag en waterverbindings, duur karreenTV-skottels in oorvloed. Stad Kaapstad is besig om die belastingbetalers metsyhoë tarieweteverarm en hul lewensstandaardteverlaag om voorsiening te maak vir hul projekte, agendas en hoësalarisse vir diegene watdie besluitenamensinwonersmaak.Belastingbetalers se hulpkreteenversoekevir laer tariewe word ignoreer en inwonerswordgedwing om al hoemeer skuldtemaak om te oorleef. Dit is die ware realiteit om 'n inwoner vanStadKaapstad te wees.

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Onshet ongelukkig'ngemeenskap van“sponsors” geword en die gelukkige wenneromdit te wees, is onsasmiddelklas. Ons het nie 'n probleem om vir dienste(watwerk)tebetaal nie, maar hoekom moet netsekeremense meer betaal vir dieselfde diens wat gebruik word?

Dit gaan nieoor waar jy blyofhoe groot jou huis is nie; dit behoort te gaan oor hoeveelgebruik word

Ek weet vanmense watomtrent niksvir dienste betaal nie,oor waar hulle bly, maar gebruik selfsmeer waterasons omdat daar meer menseindie huis woon

Dink jy dit is regverdig?

Ek voel baie jammervir die mensewat afgetree is en wathul eiendom al jaregelede gekoop het toedit nog nie 'n gesogtebuurtwas nie,maar nousobaie virdienste moetbetaal dat dit amper onmoontlik vir hulle is om methul pensioen uit te kom.

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Hoop skolefokus netsoernstig op akademie as op sportprestasies

Ek hetnou al 'n paar keer lesersbriewe opgemerk waarin die skrywers klaoor die toestandvan rugbyby sekere skole— soos oor DF,enTygerberg. Vanwanneer af troefsport akademie?

Ek stuur my kinders skool toeomteleer,nie om bal te skop,slaan of gooi nie. Dit is belaglikdat kinders "gekoop"word, of duur sportafrigters aangestel word

sodat die eerstespan Saterdag kanwen. Om nie eens te praat vandie spesiale diëteendrukwat op die kinders geplaas word om op die veld te presteer nie, terwyl sommigeseakademieseprestasies daaronder ly.Ekhoop die skolemet die duur afrigters het ooknet die beste toerustinginhul wiskunde- en wetenskapklasse

Ja, buitemuurse aktiwiteiteisbelangrik vir emosionele, fisiekeengeestelikegroei en deelnamemoet aangemoedig word.Maar koester die metnatuurlike sporttalent en houdie fokusopakademieseprestasie Nie almal kaneendagSpringbokkeofProteas word nie.Wat daarvanasjou span Saterdag verloorhet! ESTHER,Durbanville

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AvaJohannes, ‘n leerder van die Laerskool BellvilleNoord,het die Suid-Afrikaanse vlag hoog laat wapper by

die23ste UFAK Streek-Suidkaratekampioenskap, wat van14tot 17 MeiinLuanda, Angola, plaasgevind het. As 'n trotse nasionaleProteaverteenwoordiger het diejong karatikahaarstaal getoon teen van die sterkste mededingers in Suider-Afrika— en dit met vlieënde vaandels!Johannes het twee silwermedaljes op die internasionale verhoog verower: een in kata in haar ouderdomskategorie, en 'n tweede in kumite in haar ouderdom- en gewigsklas. Hierdie merkwaardige prestasie is 'n bewys van die onwrikbare harde werk, dissipline en toewyding wat sy daagliksaan die daglê. Haar provinsiale akademie het haar prestasie met welverdiende erkenning begroet. AvaJohannes

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Die Laerskool Bellville-Noord se rugbyspelers het Saterdag16 Mei Riebeek-Kasteel besoek vir 'n opwindende sportbyeenkoms en sommige spanne het die gasheerspanne goed laat sweet.

Die o.11-spanne was beslis die sterre van die dag. Die o.11Bspan het 'n indrukwekkende vertoning gelewer deur al drie sy wedstryde te wen, terwyl die o.11A-span nog 'n tree verder gegaan het met 'n ongehoorde vier uit vier oorwinnings. Dié jong Meerkattehet bewys dat Bellville-Noord'nkragis waarmee rekening gehou moet word.

Die o.13A-span het ook goed gevaar deur twee van sy vier wedstryde te wen. Die o.9's en o.13B's het 'n moeilike dag op die sportveld beleef en kon nie die plaaslike Riebeek-

Kasteel-spanne klop nie—die plattelandseseuns het hulle metvernuf gewys hoedie spel gespeel word.

Ondanksdie gemengde uitslae was die dag'n onvergeetlike belewenis vir almal betrokke. "'nPragtige, sonnige herfsdagindie hartjie vandie Swartland het die perfekteagtergrond geskep vir 'n dagvol sport,kameraadskap en pret

Ouers,personeel en leerders —die Bellville-Noord Meerkatte in alle gedaantes het die rustige atmosfeer van Riebeek-Kasteel terdeë geniet," sê Corné Lötter,onderwyser by die skool.

Die skoolbedank alle spelers vir hul harde werk en sportmanskap,ensien uitna die volgende wedstryd.

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“For many children play is not somethingthathappens naturally,” said Shannon Usher, Social Services ManageratBadisa. “Poverty, violence,neglect, trauma and unsafe environments often rob childrenofmoments that are critical to healthy development. Yet play is far more

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exploitation and violence. It serves as areminder that child protection is not only about responding when harm has already occurred, but also about creating environments in which children are able to thrive and develop fully.

Through the “Give OneHour” campaign Badisa wants to translate awareness intopractical action, encouraging organisations to use the spaces they already have, ones built for fun, creativity, adventure and discovery, to help restore positive childhood experiences for children who may not otherwise have access to them.

“Sometimes protection looks like safetyand sometimes like joy,” said Adrie Jurgen, Director of Marketing, Communications and Fundraising at Badisa. “When children play, they connect, grow, imagine and heal.” . To getinvolvedcontact Zoe Borchardson021 9577130orat kuumba@badisa.org.za

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BellvilleklopHamletsnaelskraaps

Bellville RFC en Hamlets RFC het mekaar onlangs op die Rosina Paarwater–stadion in Bellville–Suid die stryd aangesê in ’n Superliga B–wedstryd van die WP Rugbyunie. Diekragmeting was van grootbelang vir Bellville aangesien Hamletseen posisiebo hulle op die punteleer was.

Bellville het die voortou geneem toe Oswill Carelse ná ’n lynstaandie eerste drie drukenCurtleigh Kiewiets die doelskop oorklits vir ’n 7–0 voorsprong. Hamlets het egter teruggeslaannadat hullevyf losskrums agter mekaargewen het, met Dane Adams wat oor die doellyn geval het terwyl Jordan Abels die telling op sewe elk gelyk gemaak het.

Met die wedstryd wat van dieeen kant van die veld na die ander kant heen en weer beweeg het, het Kiewiets Bellville weer voor geplaas met ’n strafskop, maar HamletsseLevandre Horn het met ’n briljante driesyspan terug in die wedloop gebring.

Bellvillehet weer geantwoord met’n drie deur JoshuaScheepers wat die telling tot 17–12 gelig het. Horn het egter weer gevaarlikgelyk toe hy vanuitdie laaste vestingbydie agterlyn aansluit en sy tweede drie druk wat die tellingweer gelyk gemaak het met 17-17.

Kort voor rustyd het Bellville se Lincoln Petersen sy spoed gebruik en ’n bal opgeraap om in die linkerhoek af te rond. Alhoewel Kiewiets die doelskop gemishet, het Bellville met ’n vyfpunte-voorsprong gaan stoom afblaas op 22–17. Ná die afskop in die tweede helfte het Bellville se Joshua Scheepers ná goeie voor- en agterspelerskombinasies ’n drie gedruk wat deur Kiewietsverdoel is. Met die telling het op 29–17 het dit gelykof die tuisspan beheer oorgeneem het. Hamlets het egter nie aan Bellvillesy sin gegee

nie, en met ‘n Genius Mahlambo-drie, wat‘nlosbal opgeraap en gaan druk het teruggeslaan. Abels se doelskopwas in die kol endie tellinghet gekrimptot 29–24. Hornhet weereens briljantheid uitgestal deur ‘n uitstekende rolskop deur ‘n skrefie met die buitekantvan sy regtervoet te plaas, wat Henry Davids opgepik het om agter diepale te gaan kuier. Abels het verdoel en Hamlets se voorsprong tot 31–29 geneem. Abels se voorgevoel om ‘n balaftestorm, het vrugte afgewerp toe hy dit oppik en in die hoek oorduik vir

Hamlets se sesde drie. Hy kon egter nie die doelskop oorskop nie, maar het hulle gerieflik met36–29 voor geplaas.

Bellville se terugvegpoging het in alle erns begin toe voor- en agterspelers goed gekombineerhet en diebal met kort aangeëtot Jermaine Harker se drie geleihet.Dit was Bellville se vyfde van die wedstryd. Kiewiets se poging pale toe was onsuksesvolenmet ‘n tweepunt verskil was die wedstryd op ’n mespunt gebalanseer.

Bellville het ‘n laaste poging aangewend

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toe hy ‘n aanval vanuit sy doelgebied van stapel gestuur het, wat gelei het tot ‘n strafskop in Hamlets se kwartgebied. Morne Swartbooi se skop was suiwer tussen die pale deur wat die tuisspan ’n dramatiese oorwinning van 37-36 oor Hamlets besorg het.

Beide spanne het die skare op opwindende rugby getrakteer, maar sal gou wees om te erken dat daar te veel foute begaan is, wat hulle onder onnodige druk in die laaste kwartier geplaas het. Virdie skare was dit beslis een van die beste kragmetings na ‘n lang tyd op die Rosina Paarwater-stadion tussen Bellville en Hamlets.

VirHamlets is dit terug na die tekenbord om die foute reg te stel voor hul volgende wedstryd, terwyl Bellville met nuwe selfvertroue vorentoe kan kyk, maar sal beslis hul verdediging moet opknap.

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Bellville

. Drieë: Oshwill Carelse, Joshua Scheepers, Lincoln Petersen en Jermaine Harker; Doelskop: Curtleigh Kiewiets(3); Strafdoel: Curtleigh Kiewiets(1) Morne Swartbooi(1);

Hamlets

. Drieë: Dane Adams,Levandre Horn(2), Genius Mahlambo,Henry Davids en Jordan Abels; Doelskop: Abels(3); Strafdoel: Abels(1). -DAVID ROSSOUW

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The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is set to play aleading role in the transformation of women’s football in South Africa as the 2026 Hollywoodbets Super League introduces anew competition format.

This season, the league will adopt afestival-based structure, withfixtures hosted across all nine provinces. The approach is designed to bring women’s footballcloser to communities, while creating adynamic experiencefor supporters, players, broadcasters and stakeholders.

For UWC Football Club, the change represents more than just astructuralshift,itisan opportunity to showcase the University’s commitment to women’s sport, elevate the visibility of its athletes, and strengthen UWC’s reputationasa hubofexcellence in footballand community engagement

The season kicks off from 22–24 May 2026 at the University of Johannesburg,withUWC

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