TygerBurger Bellville E-Edition 29 Oktober 2025

Houopmetspekulasie

MAURICIAPETERSEN

MAURICIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

Die pa van die 30-jarige vrou wat Saterdagaand in 'n huisbrand gesterf het, het 'n hartseer beroep op die gemeenskap gedoen om op te hou met vals bespiegeling terwyl die polisie hul ondersoek voortsit

“Diemensemoetliewersdiepolisielosdathulle hulwerkkandoen...”

- Marius Christians

VYFJARIGEAGTERGELAAT

Marius Christians (57) se dogter, Bianca Atkins, was 'n skoonmaker by die Hoërskool Bellville-Suid Sy het in die Wendyhuis langs 'n kerk in Kasselsvleiweg gesterf toe die huis afgebrand het DNS-toetse moes gedoen word om haar identiteit te bevestig Christians sê hy het sy dogter uitgeken aan die broek wat sy aangehad het Hy beskryf sy dogter as n besonderse mens wat geliefd was in die gemeenskap "Sy was 'n goeie mens; sy was meer n mense-mens," sê hy

Die tragedie het Atkins se vyfjarige dogtertjie, Jennestine, agtergelaat, wat nou deur Christians versorg word NABLADSY2

WHAT’S ON / WAT’S WAAR

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. Huis Jabes, `n tehuis vir mishandelde vroue, se jaarlikse glansdinee vind in die Eensgezind-onthaalsaal op die Klipheuwel-pad net buite Durbanville plaas. Early B, Leah, Theresa Bam, Andries Vermeulen en Hunter Kennedy sal te sien wees. Kaartjies kos R1 000 per persoon of R10 000 vir `n tafel van tien, ‘n driegang-ete en veiling ingesluit Daar sal ‘n kontantkroeg wees Bespreek by info@sostrust co.za.

. The Alta du Toit Centre, under the auspices of Badisa, is hosting a charity golf match at the prestigious Parow Golf Club Teams of four can register for R2 600 per team, with every rand raised going directly to support the residents of the Alta du Toit Centre Email Lionel at donation@altadutoit org.za for more information and registration.

. Get ready for a spooky night of fun and excitement at the Halloween Night Market at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre from 15:00 to 21:00 Enjoy 50+ stalls, food trucks, chidlrens activities, Trick-or-Treat fun, a live band, face painting, a spooky photo booth, and lots of prizes to be won – including a brand new Samsung A05! Entrance costs R20 per adult and R10 for kids Feel free to dress up in your favourite Halloween costume although it's not compulsory Contact Garth on 078 638 1540 for more information.

SATURDAY1NOVEMBER

. St Oswald's church in Park Ave, Milnerton, will be having their annual bazaar from 08:30 Bric a brac, books and many food stalls available Come along and enjoy the day

SUNDAY2NOVEMBER

. Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive, from 08:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore

WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day

. Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap uit na 'n volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat Ontmoet by die reservaat se ingang om 19:00 en geniet die sonsondergang by die kanon om 19:15 voordat almal om 19:30 op 'n nagstaptog van ‘n uur lank vertrek. Bring peuselhappies, 'n flitslig en geskikte stapskoene saam Hierdie geleentheid is 'n wonderlike kans om 'n rustige aand buite met familie en vriende te geniet en die naglewe van die reservaat te verken. Kontak André by 071 089 9503 vir meer inligting oor die reservaat

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

. Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

.Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. All proceeds go to helping uplifting the community Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

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

examine seized counterfeit clothing and accessories bearing fake designer labels during the R8 million Bellville operation

Police seize R8 million worth of fake goods

A major operation targeting counterfeit trade as authorities clamp down on illicit networks took place in Bellville on Thursday 23 October

A coordinated police operation in Bellville has resulted in the seizure of counterfeit goods valued at approximately R8 million, as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to combat the trade in fake merchandise across the Western Cape

The operation, conducted by the Western Cape provincial counterfeit and illicit goods policing team alongside multiple enforcement agencies, targeted business premises where suspected counterfeit goods were being sold to unsuspecting consumers

INSPECTION

Col André Traut, a Western Cape police spokesperson, said on Thursday members of the multidisciplinary team included officers from the Western Cape essential infrastructure task team, the national counterfeit unit, public order policing Western Cape, the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), customs officials, and brand protection specialists

"During inspections at identified premises, authorities discovered a substantial consignment of counterfeit clothing, footwear, and accessories bearing the trademarks of well-known international brands Whilst no arrests were made during the operation, police investigations are continuing as authorities work to trace the supply network and determine the origin of the illicit goods "

MAURICIAPETERSEN

MAURICIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The Oakdale Watch has issued a formal set of demands to authorities, calling for immediate intervention to address the prostitution crisis that has reached breaking point in the Bellville suburb

Following months of deteriorating conditions that now see schoolchildren exposed to indecent behaviour on their daily walk home, community leaders have presented a three-point action plan they say is essential to restore safety and dignity to their neighbourhood

THEDEMANDS:

. Immediate visible policing from police and law enforcement in identified hotspots The community is calling for a substantial increase in police presence in specific areas where prostitution activities are most concentrated, particularly during school hours and peak times when children are present

.Stricter enforcement of existing by-laws against public indecency and solicitation Residents want authorities to actively prosecute violations of the City of Cape Town's Streets, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisances By-law (2007), which already prohibits the activities taking place openly in their streets

.Intervention from City and Provincial Government to dismantle criminal networks The Watch is demanding higherlevel intervention to tackle the organised criminal elements exploiting vulnerable women and systematically turning residential areas into red-light districts

Yollanda Fritz, vice chair of the Oakdale Watch, emphasized that they've moved beyond asking nicely These are now not requests anymore these are demands for action that should have been taken months ago

The formal demands come after the situation escalated dramatically from initial concerns raised in August What began as community appeals for increased policing has evolved into a crisis where women stand half-naked on street corners, openly exposing themselves to passing schoolchildren

"Our children walk home from primary school and are being flashed at by these

RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION ON PROSTITUTION CRISIS

women it's disgusting, it's immoral, and it's illegal," Fritz explained

"We've logged call after call, we've done our part as a community But every day, it's getting worse "

The Watch's demands put direct pressure on multiple levels of government to respond with concrete action rather than continued inaction The community has made clear that without visible progress on these three fronts, they will escalate their campaign

"We will not stay silent

“Oakdale will continue to speak out until action is taken We refuse to let our community become a dumping ground for criminal activity and moral decay," Fritz concluded

The formal presentation of demands represents a significant shift in the community's approach, moving from appeals for help to specific requirements for action that authorities can no longer

ignore INVESTIGATION

Police spokesperson, Sgt Wesley Twigg said this matter is before court and they're is not in a position to comment at the moment

"Once the court case has been finalised this office will be in a better position to comment," said Twigg Wayne Dyason, spokesperson for law enforcement said they are aware of the challenges and will, together with other enforcement agencies, address the issue

“Complaints of this nature must be logged with the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre by phoning 021 480 7700 with a detailed description of the incident(s) The South African Police Service is the leading crime prevention authority in these matters The City consistently assists the police in all the joint operations we are invited to,” he said

TygerValleyLibrary toclosetemporarily

Residents of Tyger Valley will need to make alternative arrangements for their library needs, as the Tyger Valley Library will be temporarily closing its doors for essential maintenance work

The library will be closed from 4 November this year until 21 November, a period of 18 days The facility is expected to reopen on 22 November

Chantelle Conradie, senior librarian at Tyger Valley Library, explained this temporary closure came as the library received its first major update since relocating to its Tyger Valley location in February 2012 After more than 13 years of serving the community the facility was in need of review and replenishing to continue providing quality services to residents

IMPROVEMENTSINCLUDE:

. Fresh coat of paint throughout the facility

. New carpet installation for improved comfort and aesthetics

. Space clearing and re-imagining to accommodate future changes and enhancements

LIBRARY TO REOPEN ON 22 NOV

IMPACTONSERVICES

All library programmes and services that require access to the physical premises will be temporarily unavailable during this period This includes: . Book borrowing and returns; . study spaces; . computer and internet access; . children's programmes; . community events and workshops; . planning ahead

LIBRARYUSERSAREENCOURAGEDTO:

. Complete any urgent library business before the closure begins;

. consider visiting nearby libraries for essential services during the closure period;

. check for any updated information as the reopening date approaches

“The maintenance work represents an investment in the community's future,” said Conradie, "ensuring that the Tyger Valley Library continues to serve as a valuable resource for education, learning, and community engagement "

Tiny Owls Baby Home spreads love beyond its walls

Tiny Owls Baby Home in Durbanville is once again proving that kindness grows when shared

As part of their birthday celebrations this month and in recognition of World Prematurity Day on 17 November

Tiny Owls has joined hands with two organisations, Rachel’s Wishes and Bless a Baby, to support mothers of premature babies in need

While each organisation prepares its own special care bags respectively Bags of Hope by Rachel’s Wishes and Bags of Dignity by Bless a Baby, Tiny Owls is passing on surplus baby clothing and essentials to Bless a Baby and teaming up with Rachel’s Wishes to help sort and pack their bags

"Together, we are ensuring that every donation reaches the families who need it most," says Juan Beukes, fundraising and marketing manager of Tiny Owls Baby Home

Founded in memory of three-year-old

Rachel Adcock, Rachel’s Wishes has raised over R1million since 2014, bringing joy and relief to over 19 000 children through charitable projects across the Western Cape

Bless a Baby, established in 2002, provides new mothers in government hospitals with essential baby items, lovingly packed by volunteers

"We could easily have said no when asked for help with donations,” says Beukes, “but collaboration allows us to extend our reach, share what we have and support more children and mothers in need ”

The Durbanville community is invited to get involved by donating preemie baby clothing, size 0 nappies, wipes, creams, gentle soaps or small gifts for moms

"Volunteers are also welcome to contact us to help sort and pack donations," he invites

. Contact Tiny Owls on hello@tinyowls.org.za or 021 036 0062 for more information.

‘OnsTuiste’vier50jaarvansorg

“Ons personeel se fokus is om inwoners deur sorg te begelei om, ten spyte van fisieke uitdagings, die voordele van veranderings in hul daagslewe te ontdek en te bestuur ” Die operasionele dienste word bestuur onder toesig van ’n beheerliggaam en die ACVV-hoofkantoor

HARMONIE,BALANSENRUSTIGHEID

Volgens Nel verseker die instelling harmonie, balans en rustigheid aan inwoners te midde van die uitdagings wat die verouderingsproses meebring

“Ons is dankbaar vir die inwoners, familielede en die gemeenskap wat ons dra en bereid is om saam met ons te groei,” voeg sy by

Die instelling het van ‘n nederige begin in 1975 gegroei tot ’n gerespekteerde versorgingsentrum

Nel beklemtoon dat Ons Tuiste gehalteen waardegefokus is en die toets van tyd vir 50 jaar deurstaan het “Ons fokus is toekomsgerig en ons streef elke dag na uitnemendheid,” sê sy “Ons is trots op 50 jaar se toegewydheid aan ons kliënte en dienslewering aan die gemeenskap ”

Ons Tuiste gebruik innovasie en groei as sleutelfaktore in sy benadering

Volgens Nel word uitdagings in geleenthede omgeskep deur slim werk, konsekwentheid en sukses

Terwyl die instelling hierdie mylpaal vier, kyk dit vorentoe na verdere geleenthede

Nel het die personeelkorps, bestuurslede, vrywilligers en ondersteuners bedank wat deel van die suksesverhaal is “Dit is nie net ‘n partytjie nie; dis ’n huldeblyk aan elkeen wat tot Ons Tuiste se sukses bydra,” sê sy

“Mag ons passie vir innovasie en toewyding aan uitnemendheid voortgaan om sukses te dryf ”

Eureka-aftreeoord vier 45 inwoners van

90 jaar en ouer

Die Eureka-aftreeoord in Bellville het verlede week sy jaarlikse viering vir bejaarde inwoners gehou om 45 inwoners van 90 jaar en ouer saam met hul familielede te eer

Die spesiale tee is 'n tradisie by die aftreeoord om die waardevolle bydrae wat hierdie inwoners tot die gemeenskap maak, te erken en te vier

Dit is 'n baie besondere gebeurtenis wat wys ouderdom is net 'n syfer Die viering beklemtoon die aftreeoord se waardering vir sy senior inwoners en hul ryke lewenservaring

Slangseisoenishier

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Die slangseisoen is amptelik hier en tweepotiges word gewaarsku om op die uitkyk te wees vir dié geenpotiges

Jacques Joubert, 'n bekende slangvanger, sê dit is 'n goeie tyd vir huiseienaars om nou hul agterplase skoon te maak, want slang se kind hou van wegkruipplek

"Hou die tuin skoon om minder wegkruipplek vir hulle te gee Die prooi wat hulle jag, soos muise

HOU JOU AGTERPLAAS

en ander gediertes, broei in en onder rommel en maak daar nes

Probeer ook waterbronne toehou, want slange is dors Slange gaan waar hulle gevoed en hul dors geles kan word," sê Joubert

Wanneer 'n slang wel in 'n huis kom, waarsku Joubert, dat die eienaars nie self helde moet probeer wees nie

"Moet hom nie self probeer verwyder nie Kry eerder iemand wat weet hoe om met slange te

werk Dit is belangrik om 'n oog op die slang die hou sodat dit makliker is vir die persoon wat die slang gaan verwyder, om dit te vind

“Slange sal altyd probeer wegkom van mense af en sal nie sommer iemand aanval nie, behalwe as jy n bedreiging vir hom is Ons is nie prooi vir hulle nie, want ons is baie groter en 'n slang sal net prooi vat wat

kan eet," sê Joubert

Limited-edition silver Krugerrand to debut at Cape Town Coin Show

Cape Town to host prestigious SAAND Coin Show on Saturday 8 November 2025. All coin enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Cape Town Coin Show returns to

the Century City Convention Centre Running from 10:00 to 16:00 with free entry, the event will showcase accredited international and local coin dealers

A major highlight of the show will be the exclusive release of a limited-edition silver Kruger Rand featuring the iconic Cape Town skyline

NewID rulesfor motorists from1Nov

Motorists will be required to present certified copies of identification documents when visiting City motor vehicle licensing offices from 1 November, following the implementation of new national regulations

The City has been directed to enforce these requirements under the National Road Traffic Act of 1996, though officials are seeking further clarification on certain aspects of the new rules

Drivers renewing their licences will be exempt from this requirement if they have received an SMS notification from either the City or the Road Traffic Management Corporation These renewals may proceed under existing procedures

ACCEPTABLEDOCUMENTATION

The following certified identification documents will be accepted: . South African ID book or card; . Foreign identification documents; or . Traffic Register Number (TRN) certificate

The City is awaiting guidance from authorities on the acceptance of passports and driving licences

Documents must be certified as true copies by Commissioners of Oaths, notaries or other authorised officials

Certification must comply with the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act The certification must be dated within three months of submission and must contain the official stamp and signature of the certifying officer

Residents planning to visit City motor vehicle licensing offices after 1 November should ensure their documentation meets the new requirements beforehand This will help avoid delays and the inconvenience of having to return with properly certified documents

City on high alert this Guy Fawkes

Incident reports in recent years suggest a downturn in the illegal discharge of fireworks and marauding mobs usually associated with Guy Fawkes, but the Safety and Security Directorate will be on high alert again this year to respond to public complaints

The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) has recorded decreases in complaints related to the illegal sale and discharge of fireworks In 2024 the Fire and Rescue Service also did not respond to any incidents that were specifically linked to Guy Fawkes

"We’ve seen a marked downturn in the past two years of incidents reported to the City on Guy Fawkes Day," said Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith "We understand that there might well have been more incidents and that these were not reported, but we are encouraged nonetheless by the apparent decline ” In the first 20 days of October this year, the PECC recorded 45 incidents of the illegal discharge of fireworks, with more than half occurring over just four days, from the 17 October Mitchell's Plain and Bonteheuwel had the highest number of reports, with sporadic complaints in areas such as Heideveld, Macassar Village, Manenberg, Ocean View, Cravenby and Grassy Park

"The discharge of fireworks is allowed only with a permit," Smith said "So if you see anyone selling fireworks on the roadside or at corner shops, and you’re not sure they have a permit for it, please do report it immediately " . The PECC's number is 021 480 7700

THINKING OUT LOUD

Learning to embrace the speed of modern life

"I remembered reading that they were making sausages out of fish, and fish, no doubt, out of something different It gave me the feeling that I'd bitten into the modern world and discovered what it was really made of That's the way we're going nowadays Everything slick and streamlined, everything made out of something else "

This passage from George Orwell's novel Coming up for air has become a haunting metaphor to describe this glittery age we find ourselves racing to embrace and understand

First published in 1939 just before World War 2 and the birth of the atomic bomb, two terrifying phenomena that would alter life and our idea of safety and security forever And yet I find the novel still captures the unease and paranoia that technological and industrial innovation presents our society in 2025

A few years ago, we survived and emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, where we witnessed hybrid work environments, government distrust, the rise of podcasts and dying theatres and record stores closing down

During this time the political world became more divided, with content creators sharing their ideologies towards their fanbases on social media and deepening the divide between liberals and conservatives to boost their followers

We saw YouTube become the new television and now we are bombarded with

WEAREBASKINGINTHE GOLDENAGEOFTECHNOLOGY ANDWITNESSINGTHE BREAKNECKSPEEDOF INFORMATIONANDEVER INCREASINGPOPULARITY OFSOCIALMEDIA.

unskippable ads and more spam calls than ever before

Cooped up in our homes while being forced to quarantine and social distance, these videos or "content" we consumed became an escape from a gloomy reality we were struggling to accept

You often hear people say they weren't the same person that entered the pandemic

All the while our cellphones, our apps, kept updating and improving

Now these devices are operating at unprecedented speeds, effortlessly processing oceans of data and completing tasks more efficiently

We are basking in the golden age of technology and witnessing the breakneck speed of information and ever increasing popularity of social media

Particularly, Instagram and the obsession of appearing cool and having an "aesthetic" and style that sets you apart from the rest and pretending to live as a celebrity

Like the word "fast food" means a quick, cheap and tasty meal, people can become irritated and impatient when this convenience doesn't fulfil its promise and they waited 20 minutes for their hamburger

And yet after they've exhausted their lungs, once they've received their meal they'll bite into the meat like some rabid hyaena, with little care to consider if the meat they re chewing is truly the "100% pure bred beef'' they paid for I think this is an apt way to describe why we should remember the importance of staying vigilant and distinguish between the truth and the lies being sold and packaged to us with colourful gift wrapping - KEANAN HARMSE

LEWENSKIEKIE

BRIEWE | LETTERS

Kid’s

mental health declines as screen time skyrockets

As a practising psychologist I have had countless conversations with colleagues including psychologists, psychiatrists and general practitioners about the growing crisis in children’s mental health Again and again one issue rises to the top of every discussion: excessive screen time

Never in my life when I decided to study psychology did I imagine that one day I would speak about screen use 10 times a day Yet here we are It has become one of the most urgent and distressing topics in my consulting room

We now see children who spend more hours on screens than they do sleeping Some report being online for up to 19 hours a day These children often struggle to sleep, eat poorly and find real-world interaction confusing or overwhelming Their attention, emotions and sense of identity are shaped by a digital world that rewards comparison, instant gratification and performance

Many teenagers are now diagnosing themselves with conditions they have discovered on social media In a developmental phase defined by identity exploration it has become common to seek belonging through a diagnosis They are not being dramatic; they are trying to make sense of themselves in a world that feels overstimulated, disconnected and relentlessly demanding

Another serious concern is the sharp rise in autism spectrum diagnoses over the past few years Of course there are children who genuinely meet the diagnostic criteria and who need proper assessment and support But we are also seeing a pattern where children with extremely high screen exposure begin to show symptoms that resemble autistic traits: limited eye contact, flat affect, reduced reciprocal conversation, poor frustration tolerance and social withdrawal If you think about it, it makes sense

When a developing brain spends its formative years engaging mostly with screens rather than with people, social communication and emotional attunement will inevitably be affected This is not true autism but the functional outcome can look very similar It is heartbreaking to see how preventable some of this may be What is even more concerning is that screen overuse does not only create new problems but also worsens existing ones

Anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, irritability and social withdrawal all increase when a child’s nervous system is constantly flooded by stimulation that the human brain was never designed to handle This is not a normal activity for a developing mind It

is not natural for children to sit still for hours scrolling through content that hijacks their attention and emotions Our brains were built for movement touch conversation and human connection, not for the endless dopamine loop of screens Schools, without realising it, have become part of the problem Homework is posted on digital platforms Class notices are sent to learners phones Parents are directed to WhatsApp groups for updates What happened to the homework book? What happened to sending a note home or allowing a child to take responsibility by writing something down? Children should be allowed to disconnect when they leave school Home time should mean family time, a chance to rest, talk, play and simply be Yet the expectation to stay connected has blurred every boundary between school and home life

Of course, every parent also carries responsibility We cannot expect schools to carry this alone Families need to set boundaries for device use and decide when screens are put away so that rest, presence and connection can take priority again It is not easy, and many parents feel trapped in a system that demands digital participation but we still have a say in how we raise our children

I want to make a friendly but urgent request to all parents: start questioning this Talk to your schools Make appointments with the headmaster Ask whether homework and notices can once again be written in a book or sent directly to parents Ask if there are ways to reduce the expectation that children must be online after school hours We need to stand together and protect what truly matters

This is not about being anti-technology It is about restoring balance It is about helping our children develop the skills and the inner calm that screens have begun to erode: focus, empathy, curiosity, imagination, patience and rest

Our children’s mental health is paying the price for a system that has gone too far We, as adults, have the power to change it Let us not allow our children to one day look back and resent us for standing by while their childhoods disappeared behind a screen Let us South Africans be the change We do not have to wait in line for first-world countries to first make this drastic change We can be the ones who act now, who set the example, who put our children first

If we want a generation that is emotionally healthy curious and connected, we must give them back what technology has quietly taken away: their childhood CONCERNED PSYCHOLOGIST, Email

Diens asseblief!

Die verkeersirkels in Sonstraalhoogte word slegs “versorg wanneer die gras ‘n meter hoog is Hoekom betaal ons eiendomsbelasting vir sulke treurige diens? In e-posse en oproepe word beloftes gemaak, maar nie nagekom nie Kyk maar na die sirkel buite Minuet Ridge en ander komplekse wat letterlik jare laas gesny is NOGGE OUTANNIE, Sonstraalhoogte

Take your cable ties with you

We often go for walks in the Sonstraal Heights area, and it is extremely concerning to see that when advertising boards are removed from poles or lamp posts, the cable ties or pieces of string are often left behind on the ground, or around the pole

During the past week, boards advertising the Dutch Reformed Church market of 8ste Laan, Boston, were removed from lamp poles, and the cable ties were left on the ground

Is it too much effort to remove the cable ties as well, rather than leaving them for someone else to pick up?

ROBERT WATSON, Sonstraal Heights

When a leash fails, everyone pays

The letter "Alle honde hoort aan leibande" of 22 October refers

My 10-month-old dog, Audie, a Whippet/Greyhound mix, is a friendly pet who plays well with others

However, a few months ago, she and I were involved in a distressing incident when we were attacked by an aggressive Border Collie

The attacking dog was ostensibly "leashed", but the owner was using a long nylon strap that slipped from her grasp the moment the dog lunged This failure of equipment and control left me struggling to protect both myself and my dog

The incident resulted in a physical fracas where I had to take protective action, and the other dog's owner was injured in the attempt to regain control

Since this event, I have had to change my walking routes and carry protective items to ensure our safety This is an unacceptable situation for law-abiding dog owners simply trying to enjoy a walk

There is no doubt that all dogs ought to be leashed in public places, even trained dogs, and I support any such initiative KPS CUTHBERT, Edgemead

Skolenuus // Schools

Stellenberg High learners excel in Allan Gray challenge

Local learners are among thousands who showcased innovative business ideas in a national competition

Two Stellenberg High School learners have distinguished themselves in the 2025 Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC), with Liam Heunis securing fourth place in the High School Game and Pieter Wessels achieving an impressive fifth place amongst thousands of participants from across Southern Africa

The competition, which saw recordbreaking participation with over 40 000 learners from South Africa and other Southern African Development Community countries, culminated at the AGEC Summit on 4 October at the Radisson Blu Sandton

OUTSTANDINGINDIVIDUALPERFORMANCES

Grade 11 learner, Liam Heunis demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking in the High School Game, developing a two-phase approach that proved highly effective

“The time frame of the game was short, so I decided to split the game up in two phases, the first phase was the most important, little profits were made and growth was slow, so I focused incredibly on maintaining efficiency and saving as much money as possible so that I can invest in key aspects like new products and marketing for said products,” he said

The experience has transformed his perspective on business and entrepreneurship

Fellow learner Nehan Wessels, who secured fifth place, described his

participation as “an amazing experience” He focused on South Africa’s water crisis during the “Fix-It Gen Z” quest, proposing community-based entrepreneurship solutions such as local leak detection teams and plumbing cooperatives

“It’s about using innovation and teamwork to solve real African problems sustainably,” Pieter explained He also conceptualised a mobile “Water Watchdog” app to report leaks or corruption anonymously

SCHOOL-WIDEPARTICIPATION

Ismari Kruger, the teacher who managed the project at Stellenberg High School, expressed her pride in the learners’ achievements “Participating in the Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge has been an inspiring and enriching experience for our learners We had over 100 learners participate in this challenge,” she said

The 2025 competition nearly doubled participation from the previous year’s 21 000 learners, with participants playing a record-breaking 488 590 games The challenge featured innovative new elements, including AI-powered feedback, improved mobile accessibility, and yearround gaming quests

Mahlatse Tolamo, Operations Lead at AGEC, praised the growing participation: “With the challenge in its ninth year this year, the mission was to ignite entrepreneurial thinking among youth across Southern Africa in more schools, more provinces and more neighbouring countries ”

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Lorinda Smit se gesig straal van trots wanneer sy praat oor die Hoërskool DF Malan se tuinwinkel en tuinklub ’n projek wat ver bo gewone skoolaktiwiteite strek om ’n ware gemeenskapsinisiatief te word

Wat as ’n skoolprojek begin het, het nou gegroei tot ’n florerende tuinwinkel wat nie net die plaaslike gemeenskap van vars organiese groente en kruie voorsien nie, maar selfs plaaslike SPAR-winkels bedien “Ons is so trots dat ons nou eksklusiewe verskaffers is aan SPAR Boston en TOPS, asook Bellville SPAR en TOPS,” vertel Smit, wat in beheer van die tuinklub en tuinwinkel is “Hulle het dadelik ons hande gevat om ’n vennootskap te vorm Saam maak ons regtig ’n verskil!”

“Mense waardeer die kennis en toewyding wanneer hulle met my in die tuinwinkel praat.”

- Lorinda Smit

Daar is kool, tamaties, spriet-uie, grasuie en verskeie vars kruie

Die tuinklub se filosofie sentreer rondom die begrip “omarming” om mekaar en die gemeenskap te ondersteun en te help, selfs vir diegene wat nie direk deel van die klub is nie

“Mense waardeer die kennis en toewyding wanneer hulle met my in die tuinwinkel praat,” sê Smit

“Ek voel persoonlik betrokke en deel van hierdie gemeenskap ”

Vir Smit is die sukses van die projek nie net te danke aan harde werk nie

Die projek floreer danksy gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid Smit vertel hoe mense van oral bydraes maak van plantjies by basaars tot ’n tannie se kosbare clivias “Dit is oorweldigend om te sien hoe die gemeenskap uitreik en help,” sê sy

Maar vir Smit gaan dit om veel meer as net tuinmaak “Hierdie projek bied ’n platform vir ons kinders om entrepreneursvaardighede en lewenslesse te leer Dit is ware entrepreneurskap wat inspireer en betrek ”

Al die opbrengste van die tuinwinkel word gebruik vir die opknap van die skoolterrein en die verbetering van geriewe Smit benadruk dat sy hierdie werk onbaatsugtig doen, sonder enige persoonlike gewin

“Ek glo daar is ’n hoër hand in die sukses van hierdie projek betrokke,” sê sy nederig

INSPIRASIE

Die DF Malan RvR-tuinwinkel is ’n inspirerende voorbeeld van hoe skole en gemeenskappe kan saamwerk om betekenisvolle verandering te bewerkstellig een plantjie op ’n slag Dié tuinwinkel is oop vir die publiek Kontak die skool vir meer inligting oor hul vars organiese produkte en hoe jy kan help om hierdie gemeenskapsinisiatief te ondersteun

. Kontak Lorinda Smit by 064 694 4930 vir meer inligting en om donasies te maak.

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South African-born

François Bonnici has always felt at home in the water. Growing up in Cape Town, he was a surfer first, braving the cold Atlantic But when the waves were still, François discovered open water swimming Since then, he’s taken on iconic swims –completing the crossing from Robben Island to Cape Town solo once and again as part of a relay.

Life later took him to Geneva, where Lake Geneva’s still, glacial expanse replaced the waves he so loved It was there that François strengthened his love for open water swimming and, most recently, became part of a team that made history while raising vital funds for water safety in South Africa and Switzerland

Last month, François and five teammates achieved what no one had before: a two-way relay swim across Lake Geneva, swimming 144 kilometres over 50 hours and 37 minutes Starting at Château de Chillon near Montreux, the team swam day and night, contending with sudden storms, shifting currents, rain, and exhaustion

François Bonnici is flying the flag for the NSRI at Lake Geneva “The first leg was glorious – sunshine and calm water,” François recalls “But on the way back, the lake showed its teeth ”

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Jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is performing at GrandWest in the Grand Arena

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Eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is returning to South Africa to delight fans with his Love is King concert tour. The Love is King SA 2025 Tour opens at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, on Wednesday 12 November and Friday 15 November at 20:00, before moving on to Durban and Johannesburg.

“Few artists connect with South African audiences the way Gregory Porter does,” says Tony Feldman of Showtime Management “His voice his soul, his music it all speaks to the heart We can’t wait to welcome him back.”

Porter’s relationship with South African fans runs deep

He first performed here at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015, and his sold-out six-date solo tour in January 2023 cemented his immense popularity Tickets disappeared within days of release

“For me, music has always been about a humble

and honest expression of love and life South Africa, I’m humbled by your exuberant radiant love, Porter said on X during his 2023 visit

“Two years later, I return with my 'King of Love' SA tour a continued celebration of the incredible people of this nation.”

Known for his signature cap and deep, soulful baritone, the New York-born artist blends jazz, gospel, soul and blues in a sound often compared to Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers

In 2023, he released his first holiday album, Christmas Wish, and continues to showcase his warmth and storytelling through his podcast The Hang and cooking show The PorterHouse Most recently, he reached the finals of BBC’s The Masked Singer UK, unmasking as runner-up “Dressed Crab” Book at Showtime co za or Ticketmaster co za.

. Visit www.tygerburger.co.za for a chance to win one of three sets of double tickets for the show at GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November

Film screening explores shared SA histories

Three short films interrogating South Africa’s colonial past and legacy of slavery will be screened on Friday 31 October at the Avalon Auditorium, Homecoming Centre, Cape Town.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa, in partnership with the District Six Museum, will host a special screening of three short films that explore South Africa’s colonial history through the lens of art, memory, and cultural resistance The screening will take place at the Avalon Auditorium, Homecoming Centre, Cape Town, from 18:00 to 20:15. Entry is free, but seating is limited and booking is essential. The evening forms part of the Netherlands’ #cocreateIDENTITY programme, which supports South African cultural initiatives and Dutch-South African collaborations that address identity, heritage, and transformation.

FILMS

Each film offers a unique perspective on the country s layered past and its echoes in the present:

. Whispers and Shouts (18 mins), directed by Elise Fernandez, documents the "CAPE X NL: Whispers and Shouts" exhibition at the Camissa Museum. This collaborative project between Dutch and South African partners engages with the legacy of Dutch slavery in the Cape through archival material, art, and public memory The film captures the exhibition’s resonance with local audiences and its transformation into a permanent installation at the Castle of Good Hope

. Wat was hie? (30 mins), a site-specific film directed and choreographed by Luke de Kock, retraces the erasure and resistance of indigenous San and Khoi peoples. Through embodied performance and poetic reflection, the film reclaims historical spaces impacted by slavery and colonial rule posing the haunting question: What was here?

. Fugitives (18 mins), directed by Philip du Plessis,

Vergeet van die politiek en kom lag saam

As jy dink jou lewe is ingewikkeld, plaas jouself vir 'n oomblik in John Smith se skoene daardie taxibestuurder van My Vrou se Man se Vrou met twee vrouens, en nou ook twee gesinne In My Boetie se Sussie se Ou is dit a1 8 jaar later en het John twee gesinne in verskillende dele van Londen, albei dolgelukkig en salig onbewus van mekaar

Maar wanneer sy twee tieners, 'n dogter van die een gesin en 'n seun van die ander, mekaar op sosiale media raak gesels en besluit om mekaar in lewende lywe te ontmoet, versnel John se reeds gejaagde lewe tot in die hoogste rat Hy moet spook om hulle uitmekaar te hou.

My Boetie se Sussie se Ou is die Afrikaanse verwerking van Ray Cooney se Caught in the Net, onder regie van Frans Swart

Swart sê die stuk is een van daardie klugte wat oor al die elemente beskik om mense aan die lag te kry en aan die lag te hou. "Daardie 'laugh per minute'. Mense moet net kom lag en ontspan oor die manewales van John Smith en sy twee gesinne Die wetenskaplikes sê mos daar is niks wat 'n mens beter laat ontspan as lag nie

Daarom is dit vir Lefra Produksies so 'n eer om hierdie produksie op te voer Mense wil nie meer wroeg nie; daarvoor sorg ons politiek baie goed."

Die skreeusnaakse klug is by die Hoërskool Durbanville op die planke vanaf Vrydag 31 Oktober tot Sondag 2 November

Vertonings is Vrydag om 20:00 Saterdag 15:00 en 20:00 en Sondag om 15:00 . Bespreek by www.LTickets.co za of skakel 011 815 3000.

Auditions open for G&S’s production

to join the team

“This production will be bold, energetic and great fun ” says Spijkers As a community theatre production, participation is voluntary and unpaid –but the rewards include performing on a world-class stage, making new friends, and sharing in the joy of bringing Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic genius to life . Email gands.piratesofpenzance2026@ gmail.com or info@gands.co.za for details and preparation notes or visit @gandsza on Instagram and “Cape Town G&S” on Facebook.

is a documentary produced by the Biography of an Uncharted People project at Stellenbosch University Using forensic artistry and archival records, the film reconstructs the likenesses of enslaved individuals who escaped before the abolition of slavery in 1838 The project gives visual identity to lives once rendered invisible by the historical record. A post-screening Q&A session with the filmmakers and project collaborators will offer audiences an opportunity to engage with the creative and historical processes behind the works. Entrance is free but booking is essential. . RSVP via email to: kaa-rsvp@minbuza.nl

A scene from‘Wat was hie?’

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. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay now until 29 November Tickets from R275 at Webtickets

. David Kramer's Orpheus McAdoo is at Artscape from now until 2 November Tickets from R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Die een wat bly/The one who stays is at The Baxter Flipside from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November Tickets R100 to R180 at Webtickets

. Dalin Oliver: 90 Day Comedian is at The Baxter Studio from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November at 19:30 Tickets from R144 to R200 at Webtickets

. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: The Egyptian is on Thursday 6 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets

. Far Gone - World Tour is at The Baxter Theatre from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 November

A moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier Tickets R150 to R200 at Webtickets

. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Violin is on Thursday 13 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets

. Nataniël: Catch Me Love is te sien by die Kunstekaap-teater van Donderdag 13 tot Sondag 16 November Met Charl du Plessis (klavier), Werner Spies (bas) en Peter Auret (tromme) Kaartjies kos R260 tot R330 by Webtickets

. Stuart Taylor’s comedy show, Odd Man Out, is at The Baxter from 13 to 15 November Tickets from R180 at Webtickets

. The Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre's Brass and Percussion Departmental Concert is on Friday 14 November at 18:00 Free entry

. Cape Ballet Africa presents Giselle at The Baxter from 13 to 22 November Tickets from R200 to R495 at Webtickets

. Zip Zap presents Take Me Home from 14 to 16 November The world-class acrobatics and choreography of Zip Zap’s seasoned performers with Freshlyground’s vibrant sound. Tickets R190 to R290 at Webtickets

. Gipsy Kings Live is at De Grendel Wine Estate on Sunday 16 November from 12:00 A family-friendly, picnic-style concert Tickets from R695 at Webtickets (children under 4 free entry)

. Riaad Moosa - What's the Point? runs at The Baxter Theatre from 18 to 29 November Tickets R200 at Webtickets

. It's Boogie Time runs at Artscape from 19 to 23 November A musical/comedy romp down memory lane to the Motown Era. Tickets R170 available at Webtickets

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and MARTIN JERRY BROOKS ID 691021 5095 08 8 (First Respondent), AGNES DENISE BROOKS ID 780307 0138 08 6 (Second Respondent), EDWARD JOHN MOORCROFT ID 780307 0138 08 6 (Third Respondent) TO: MARTIN JERRY BROOKS ID 691021 5095 08 8, an adult male, whose full and further particulars are to Applicant unknown with chosen domicilium citandi et executandi: 3 COLORADO STREET, DELFT and last known address being 40 BLOUBOS CRESCENT, MITCHELLS PLAIN (hereinafter called "First Respondent") AND TO: AGNES DENISE BROOKS ID 780307 0138 08 6, an adult female, whose full and further particulars are to Applicant unknown with chosen domicilium citandi et executandi: 3 COLORADO STREET, DELFT and last known address being 40 BLOUBOS CRESCENT, MITCHELLS PLAIN (hereinafter called "Second Respondent") AND TO: EDWARD JOHN MOORCROFT ID 780307 0138 08 6, an adult female, whose full and further particulars are to Applicant unknown with chosen domicilium citandi et executandi: 3 COLORADO STREET, DELFT and last known address being 40 BLOUBOS CRESCENT, MITCHELLS PLAIN (hereinafter called "Second Respondent") TAKE NOTICE that by Summons sued out by this court as well as Application for Judgment by Default & to declare the immovable property executable in terms of rule 46A, set down for hearing on 29 JANUARY 2026 AT 10:00 within 15 days after publication hereof, to the Registrar and Applicant's attorney of your intention to oppose (if any) in the Application wherein THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED claims: 1: Payment of the amount of R166 227.48;1.1: Interest on the amount referred to immediately above at the rate of 11.300% per annum from 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 to date of payment as provided in the Loan Agreement, both dates inclusive such interest to be capitalized monthly in arrears; 2. An order declaring the following immovable property executable for the aforesaid amounts: ERF 25381 MITCHELLS PLAIN, SITUATE IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN, CAPE DIVISION, PROVINCE OF THE WESTERN CAPE, IN EXTENT 216 (TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN) SQUARE METRES, HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO. T58002/2005 and T27814/2007 ("the Property") 3. An order authorising the issue of a writ of execution in terms of Rule 46 read with Rule 46A of the Uniform Rules of Court, for the attachment of the property; 4. That a reserve price be set for the sale of the property at a sale in execution, at a value to be determined by this Honourable Court 5. Costs of suit on an attorney & client scale; and Further and/or alternative relief.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you fail to give such notice, judgment may be granted against you without further reference to you. DATED AT TYGER VALLEY ON THIS THE 11th DAY OF JUNE 2025.

MARAIS MüLLER HENDRICKS INC. Attorneys for Applicant, First Floor, Tygerforum A, 53 Willie Van Schoor Drive, Tyger Valley. (Ref: RW STEWART; Tel 021 943 5800) THE REGISTRAR OF THE HIGH COURT, Western Cape Division, Cape Town.