Die hoofdirigentevan die hoërskoleDFAkademie,Tygerberg,Bellville en Stellenbergwys op‘n prettigemanierhulle is regommekaar die stryd op die pawiljoen aan te sê by DTBS-atletiekbyeenkoms watSaterdaginGroenpuntplaasvind.Voor,van links,i: Luamé LombardenMicaélLaubscher (DF),StefanMarais en VonWielligh Louw (Bellville is Aimee Claasens (Tygerberg),JuanMarais(Stellenberg),Caylum Bessick (Tygerberg) en Carlivan Wyk(Stellenberg). FOTO:CARINAROUX
HDigterDianaFerrusoorlede
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CARINA.ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
uldeblyke het vanuit alle oorde ingestroom ná die dood van Diana Ferrus (72), bekroonde digter en aktivis op Vrydag 30 Januarie. Ferrus, ‘n inwoner van Kuilsrivier, het op Kersdag verlede jaar ‘n beroertegehad. Laniëlle Hartzenberg, ‘n familielid,het Ferrus se afsterwe bevestig. “Dr. Ferrus was meer as
‘n openbare figuur —sywas ‘n geliefde familielid, mentoren‘n leidende lig.Haar nalatenskap sal voortleefdeur haar werk, haar stemendie ontelbare mense wat sy oorgenerasies en grense heen geïnspireer het.”
Ferrus is veral bekend vir haar gedig “A Poem for Sarah Baartman”(ookgenoem “I’ve come to take youhome”) wat ‘n groot roldaarin gespeel het om die Franseregering te oortuig
om Saartjie, ‘n Khoi-vrou wie se oorskotdeel van ‘n museumuitstalling was, in 2002 na SuidAfrikaterugtebring.
“Jou pen was nie net ink Ditwas bloed. Dit was trane. Ditwas balsem. Jy het die verlore nasie se wonde benoem, aangeraak, gesuiwer. En in daardie aanraking het jy vir gesê: ‘Julle verlatenheid is leuen.Kyk hoe verbind ons in hierdie pyn. Kyk hoe helder ons kanskyn as ons mekaar storiesdra’,” skryf Magnus Jongh aanlyn.
NABLA
VRYDAG6FEBRUARIE
. Chrismar Villas hou om 18:30'nverskeidenheidskonsert.Die Othello-boeremusiekorkestree onder meer op.Tydensdie pousesal koffie, teeen vrugteslaaimet roomys te koop wees. Kaartjies kos R70per persoonenkan vooraf by Chrismar Villas gekoop word vanMaandag totVrydagtussen 08:00 en 12:00.
SATURDAY7FEBRUARY
. TheCapeTownGem and Mineral Club will be having itsOpen Dayfrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street,Bothasig.All arewelcome,frommineral specimencollectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance. Learnmoreabout the hobby of crystal, gemand mineral specimencollecting and relatedcraftwork,orbuy items from member traders. Visit www.ctminsoc.org.zaoremail admin@ctminsoc. org.za
. DiejaarlikseDTBS-interskole-atletiekkragmeting (voorheen MTBS) tussen diehoërskoleDF-Akademie Tygerberg, Bellville en Stelleberg vind plaasinGroenpunt. Diedag begin met dieuitersgewilde Flashes in dieDHL Kaapstad Stadion, gevolg deur dieatletiek op dieGroenpunt-baan. Kaarties vir die Flashes is beskikbaarbyQuicket teen R80 elk. . Hunters forbargains at the Goodwood Bargains Market at the GoodwoodSportsClubfrom09:00to 13:30. Entranceisfreeand parkingisavailableatthe corner of AliceStreet and MiltonStreet.Visitorsare encouraged to donateunwanted garmentsinthe on-sitedonationbin,supporting aworthycause. For more informationemail thegoodwoodmarket@gmail. com
WOENSDAG11FEBRUARIE
. Diedigbundel die helfteisjou nie vertel deur ThérèseBartman word op dieeerstebyeenkomsvan dieDurbanville-poësiekring vir diejaar op deur die digter self bespreek. Diebespreking begin om 10:00 in diesaalvan dieDurbanville-biblioteek. Ligte verversingswordaangebied. Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon. Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comomaan te sluit of gaste saam te bring
THURSDAY12FEBRUARY
. Durbanville Business is presenting an exclusive evening of networking, dinner and aguided tour of Stadio Higher Education's prestigious newDurbanville campus from 18:00.DrStanduPlessis, chief executiveofficerofStadio Higher Education, will be the guest speaker.The campus is situatedat35 Akademia Avenue in GrootPhesantekraalEstate. The cost is R150for members and R350 fornon-members, dinner and wine included. Seatsare limited.Confirm attendance before 8Februarybyemail to info@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za
SATURDAY 14FEBRUARY
. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine’s Dayas MdzanandaAnimalClinic &Shelter hosts itsValentine’s Picnic forPaws -a special fundraising event in supportofthe animalsofKhayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00 at JoostenbergBistro& Deli.The event promises arelaxed and memorablepicnicexperiencefilled withgoodfood, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaveddogsare welcometojointheir owners on the day. Ticketsfor the fundraising event areavailable via Quicket.Visit www.mdzananda.co.za or email Kellyonfund@mdzananda.co.zafor more information.
. TheTygerberg HillsLions club willhavea walk from the GracePresbyterianChurch MonteVistaonto Camoens Park,BarrowStreet,MonteVista. Come for awalk and showyour supportfor Childhood Cancer This walk is heldcountry wide by variousLions on the daytocreateawareness. Thewalk willkick off at 09:00.Entrancefee is on donation basis. Agreat morning to showsupporttoour young warriors. Lookingforward to seeing everyone,registrationwill happenonthe morning.Contact Jeannievan Wulven forany enquiries or fore more informationon083 3050424
. TheTable View Lions Club is inviting the community to lace up their walking shoes and take part in the 5km BigWalk forYoung Warriors at the TableView beachfront.The walk is family friendly, pram friendly, and open to leashedpets, making it an idealouting forall ages. An entrancefee of R50applies, with all proceedsgoing the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC).Toregister,send "choc" to 083 2860255byThursday12February.
DONDERDAG19FEBRUARIE
. DieTygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub spring diejaar wegmet Ruan Eastes se praatjie oorbromelias en DianadeVos se praatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is "Tradisioneel vertikaal". Dieklubhet 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthede elkederde Woensdagvan diemaand by dieNG kerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00.Tee word vanaf09:30 bedien. Bel BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864vir meer inligting.
Motorcyc inmorning
Amotorcyclist in hislatetwenties died in theearly hours of Saturday morning after losing control of his vehicle at the cornerofOld Oak and EversdalRoadinBellville TygerBurger learned that he had taken the Old Oak off-ramp fromthe N1 moments before the accident occurred. Emergency services rushedtothe scene, but the young man was pronounced
ThérèseBartman FOTO:VERSKAF
Poësiekring byeen
Die digbundel die helfteisjou nie vertel deur Thérèse Bartman word op die eerstebyeenkomsvan die Durbanville-poësiekring vir die jaar op Woensdag 11 Februarie deur die digterselfbespreek
In hierdie versameling ondersoek Thérèsebeide die noodsaaklikheid en die beperkingsvan die geskrewewoord.
Sy plaas spesialeklemopdie ervaringsvan mense watnie konlees of skryf nieofwie se stemme deur diesamelewing stilgemaak is.
As deel vanhierdie projek het Thérèsesaamgewerk met Jitsvinger om uniekeklankbanevir elf van haar gedigte te skep Elkegedig het sy eie QR-kode in die versameling, watdie leserinstaat stel om ook na die poësiete luister
NARRATIEWETERAPEUT
Sy werk sedert 2000as'nonafhanklikenarratiewe terapeut in privatepraktyk en as 'n skoolberader,gemeenskapswerker, navorser, digter en korporatiewe afrigterenopleier, volgenshaar LinkedIn-profiel.
Haar narratiewe wortelsgaan terugnahaar opleiding in drama en letterkunde en haar werk as televisieprodusent en kinderboekskrywer
Die afgelope 15 jaar hetsyverskeie narratiewe kreatiewe skryfprojekte beginenontwikkel met jongmenseingemarginaliseerde skoolgemeenskappe in die Wes-Kaap.
Die bespreking begin om 10:00indie saal van die Durbanville-biblioteek. Ligte verversingsword aangebied.
Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon . Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.com om aantesluit of gastesaam te bring
Theincident occurred during the earlymorning hours.
Terugkeernaroemryketradisies
Die Laerskool Bellville-Noord het verlede week sy eerste interhuis-atletiekbyeenkoms sedert Covid-19 aangebied,endit was'nroemryke terugkeer na tradisie
Die tweedag-kompetisie het op Donderdag 29 Januariemet velditems begin en Vrydag 30 Januarie met baanitems afgesluit
Teen die eindevan die byeenkoms het die Gouespan met beide die gesogte spanbeker én sangbeker weggestap
Die individuele toekennings het na Bella Louw van die Blouspan gegaan, wat die victrix ludorum (bestevroulike atleet) gewen het
NathanSteelevan die suksesvolle Gouespan is as victor ludorum (beste manlike atleet) aangewys.
REKORDOPGESTEL
Steele het ook geskiedenis gemaak deur die o.12-hoogspringrekord van 1,39 mna 1,41 mteverbeter —'nprestasiewat die skool besonder trots maak.
Die skool beklemtoon dat syfilosofie verder as netwen strek.
"By Bellville-Noord is ons trots op elkeen wat presteer, maar net so trots op elkeen wat deelneem, al eindig hulle nie onder die top-drienie."
"Dit gaan vir ons oor massadeelname ons ondersteun die een wat laaste kom net so hard soos die een wat 'n rekordopstel."
Die suksesvolle hervattingvan die atletiektradisiedui op dieskool se verbintenistot sport en inklusiwiteitná'n moeilike tydperk.
DIE EERSTEBYEENKOMS SEDERTCOVID 19-PANDEMIE ‘N GROOTSUKSES
Die Gouespan wengroot terwyl rekordsspat.Bo is die span se dirigente. Bella Louw (links) en Nathan Steele,vanjaar se victrix en victor ludorums.
Mizé Lategan (links) en Bella Louw hou die Blouspan se banier vastydens dieoptog voor die
R114mtabledforN2Edgeupgrades
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City has allocated R114 million in its adjustment budget for the N2 Edge safety project, aimedatimproving safety for commuters, pedestriansand communities along a9km stretch of the N2.
The initiativewilladdress multiple concerns affecting hundreds of thousands of daily users of the major highway, includingcommuters from Khayelitsha, MitchellsPlain, Blue Downs,Eerste River, Mfuleni, the Helderberg, and neighbouring towns.
Beyond safety barrierrepairs and reinforcements alongthe N2, the project will deliver varioussafety improvements for adjacent communities, includingnew pedestrian crossings, improved lighting andaccesscontrol, safety barriers for recreational spaces, safer grazing practices andreduced scope for illegal dumping.
“Todayour adjustment budget commits R114mtothe N2 Edge project,which will make apositive differencetothe safety of every motorist alongthatstretch,and reduce pedestrian fatalities.
“This projectwill not only repair safety barriers but alsobring various safety improvements for communities along the N2.
“It is not fair thata small number of criminalelements are impacting the safety of hundreds of thousands of daily usersof the N2,”said Hill-Lewis on Thursday29 January,
The Mayor emphasised that the project will complement theCity's enhanced highwaypatrolling, whichincludes more than 40 new Metro Police officers deployed tothe N2, backed by CCTV cameras, automaticnumber-plate recognition and digitalcoordination for rapid response to assist motorists.
CITYRECEIVESR412MPERFORMANCEGRANT
In separate budget news the National Treasuryhas awardedCape Town R412 million in performance grant-funding
as part of the newly-introduced Metro Trading Services Reform grant.
“This is averywelcome first injection of R412m fromNational Treasuryin recognitionofthe progress we have made since thevarious budget reforms last year,” said Hill-Lewis
The fundingwill support major infrastructure projects, including R74 million for electricity grid system equipment replacement, R35million for substationsand medium-voltage infrastructure and R267 million towards the City'sAutomated Metering Infrastructure (AMI)programme for more predictable waterand sanitation billing.
Other adjustment budget highlights include R46million for community swimming-pool upgrades, R30 million for various community-facility improvements and R11million brought forwardfor Strandfontein Pavilion, the work on it ahead of schedule.
TheCityhas also allocated R57million for additional stormwater projects in communities worst-affected by winter flooding, R16million for additional vehicles for Neighbourhood Safetyofficers and R45million towards operationalising anew Joint Policing Centre in Parow for inter-agency safetycoordination nthe City, SAPSand other partners.
TheN2Edgesafetyproject willimprove safety along a9km stretchofthe highwayuseddailybyhundreds of thousands of commuters
Cape Town MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis says the City has allocatedR114m in its adjustment budget forthe N2 Edge safety project to improvesafetyfor commuters, pedestrians,and communities alonga 9km stretch of the N2
Gospelsanger komsingonder dieberg
Kaapstad se musiekliefhebbers kanuitsien na 'n besonderesomersaandwanneer die Amerikaansegospelkunstenaar BenFuller op Saterdag 21 Februarie by Kirstenbosch Nasionale BotanieseTuin optree
Die konsert, Under the Mountain with Ben Fuller, word deur Radio Tygerberg 104FM in samewerking met Fairtree aangebied,enbeloof om 'nunieke buitelug-ervaring te wees.
Ben Fuller is internasionaal bekendvir sy eerlike lirieke, energiekevertoningsenmusiek watreeds miljoene mensewêreldwydgeraak het.
Sy trefferliedjies "Who IAm" en "IfI Got Jesus" het groot suksesopinternasionaleradiostasies en stromingsplatforms behaal, met laasgenoemde watreeds meer as 48 miljoen stromingswêreldwyd aangeteken het
Dieaand begin met'nlof-en-aanbiddingsessie,
HY IS BEKEND VIRSYEERLIKE LIRIEKE, ENERGIEKE
VERTONINGS
EN MUSIEK WATMENSEREG OOR DIE WÊRELD RAAK
Sonja Herholdt bring haar vertoning Tydloos op Dinsdag17Februarieom20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville.Syneemdie gehoor op‘n nostalgiesereis met goue oues met ’n produksiewat bestaan uit haar bekende en anderimmergroen liedjies,staaltjiesenvoorlesings.Sy maak gebruik vanagtergrondmusieken klavierbegeleiding vir‘n uniekeervaring.Die aanslag is nostalgies en intiem,togook methumor en deernis watveral byvalby’nouer gehoor salvind.Kaartjies kosR250.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979
Victoryforlocalveteranbowlers
Senior bowlers (60 years and over) from DurbanvilleBowling Club werethe main starsofthe club at the finals of the WP Single Championship at the Glen Bowling Club in Camps Bay lastSunday.
Stalwarts Etienne Malherbe andLydia Maritz won gold,putting the cherryon the top of an excellent performance by the club in this showcase tournament.
Altogether four Durbanville women players made it to their respective semifinals played on theday, andseven men got through to the quarter-finals.
In the veteran section, fourofthe eight quarter finalistswere from Durbanville.
Durbanville's WP bowlers Maggie van Zyl andDebbie Phillips won bronze by reaching the semi-finals, as did Francois Klopper
Four out of eight in the WP Veterans quarterfinals! From left areClyde Rix,Anton Giani,Etienne Malherbe (whoretainedhis 2025 title) andHerman Jansen. PHOTO: JURIE BUYS
THINKING OUTLOUD
To agewith grace through seasons of change
"When you look up, say thank you. You may not know what you receive. Every day you are covered, in your carand anything can happen on the way, butGod makesyour path clear."
These are words from Freda Naidoo, agreat-grandmother that Irecently interviewed for astory upon reaching 100 years of age.
Aweek later, Ifind her words ofadvice for those wishing to live ahealthy and prosperous lifestill echoand intriguemy mind whether I'm driving to the office or daydreaming on the balcony of my apartment.
During the interview, Ifound myself dumbstruck at the sheer optimism and infectious senseofhumour Naidoo displayed as she shared her story.
As Iapproached her home, Isaw her exotically decorated porch with shrubs whilst agroup of cats lay onher stoep in the afternoon sun.
Upon introducing myself, she greeted me with the utmost respect andenthusiasm one would not expect from someone who just turned 100. She sat in her couch whilst her walker stood at her knees
Once Iswitched on my voice recorder andthe interview unfolded,Ifelt transported to asimpler timewherethe flow of life was allowed to move at amore moderate,yet oppressive pace, considering it was the height of apartheid.
Isaw her eyes gleamed as she recalled her fond childhood memories of a forgotten version of Piketberg, whereshe was born. She enthused with childlike delight as she toldmeabout her mother's lovefor baking cakes.
At the age of 23 she got married, asmost of ourgrandparentsand parents did at that time, and started her life as afurrier when she moved to Diep River. However,not long after their move, tragedy struck when she, herhusband and 12-year-old daughter,were forcibly removed and ordered to move to Fairways due to the Group Areas Act.
Her voice was stirring and filled her lounge with ahaunting wisdom. Shewas theyoungest of four siblings, all of whom have passed, and as Ilistened to her,I wondered what the weight of her life felt like.
She is amother to five children; her eldest daughter sadly died when she was forty.
She experienced no chronic illnesses nor any addiction to alcohol or smoking. Her sharp and infectious senseof humour was evident as she told mewhy she never smoked.
"I'll tell you exactly why Inever smoked!" she told this story withOscar-worthy gestures and passion. In her nineties she was struck by aQuantumtaxi while trying to crossthe road, flung over the vehicle, cracked her skull twice and suffered abroken hip.
She recovered in hospital for10 months onlytoendure aruptured vein.
Andyet she's still standing, still laughing and baking trifles for Christmas and taking Ubers for aweekly shopping. When the interview ended,Ifelt a tremendous sense of gratitudetobealive Her grit, determination andnever-saydie attitude will always remain with me wherever Igo.
Before Ireached my car, she held my hand and looked me in the eye and said she sees aprosperous futurefor me.
-KEANAN HARMSE
Kommentaar // Comments
EIAfor Altydgedacht is flawed
As aresident andvolunteer in Kenridge, Iwouldlike to comment on the article"Stilltime to comment on proposedAltydgedacht development", published in the TygerBurger on 21 January.
Theinformation the environmentalconsultants have offered to the public is notaccurate. Aquick read of the summarycreates the impression thatthe development is “environmentallyacceptable and sustainable”, as claimed by Guillaume NelEnvironmental Consultants (GNEC) in their basic assessment report (BAR) and quoted in the article.
However, closer scrutinyshows otherwise:The most recent botanical surveyavailabletothe public dates back to 2016,which wasdoneinlateSpring. GNEC promised to do an updated survey as recommended by their botanisttoincludeother seasons, butnoupdated survey(s)havebeen released to the public.
TheentireBAR refers to the oldBiodiversity Network (Bionet) which guides responsibledevelopment by identifying sensitiveareas,corridors, rivers and wetlands. Sincethen, the City of Cape Town has updated its BioNet.Despitethe City of Cape Town's request that theyoverlay their plansonthe updated BioNet,the BARfailstodoso.
Theomissionand error in point oneand twounderminesthe landscaping, development andmanagement plans.Asa result,the landscaping plan places a pond over land classified by the City as “irreplaceable” Thereport also incorrectlyclassifies this area as CBA
Roadsimproved, vigilancestillvital
Residents of KuilsRiver have much to applaud regarding the recent major upgrades to our local road network. Theaddition of vehicularlanes and consideredtrafficcalmingmeasuresare adirect andwelcome responsetoour area’s growth. These improvements aresuccessfully carryingthe increased vehicleload, shorteningtraveltimes, andeasing the dailycommute formany. This significant investment in infrastructureisa positivestepforward
Particularlycommendableisthe incorporation of dedicatedcycle routes andpedestrian walkways.This forward-thinking design promotes healthier,moresustainable modes of transport and makes our community moreaccessible. However, thesenew facilities have brought their ownshare of challenges that requirea collective shiftinbehaviour
Apressingconcern is road safety at crossings. Somedrivers seem unawareoftheir obligation to give waytopedestrians wherewalkwayscross vehicular roads. This must be addressed throughawareness andvigilance to preventtragedy.I sincerelyappeal for consideration; thesepathsare forall people. Leashes andmindfulcontrol areessential foreveryone’ssafety andenjoyment
FEZEKILECOTANI,KuilsRiver
1b insteadofCBA 1a —anerror with seriousimplications forhow the entiredevelopment shouldbe approached, accordingtoenvironmental law.
Thecurrentplans ignorerecommendations from GNEC’sown botanicalsurvey, whichindicates two corridors that should remain open. Only anarrowstrip next to aserviceroadisretained, despitethe 2025 BioNet classifying the entiresiteasa corridor
CRITICALLYENDANGEREDVELD
An area identified by their botanist as having high rehabilitation potential forcritically endangered veld is nowearmarked forPhase 1ofthe development
It is upsettingtosee consultants assumethat declaringadevelopmentenvironmentally acceptable is sufficient,insteadofensuringthat it trulyis.
Iamnot opposedtodevelopment in principle. Land overrun by invasivespecies is also environmentally damaging.
If done correctly, this project couldbecomearare exampleofdevelopmentthatallowscaracals, porcupines, deer,chameleons, birds and indigenous flora to thrivealongside people, aplace wherechildren can learn the scentand character of localveld.
Followingproper environmentalprotocols would also enhancelong-term financial value—asanyone who hastried to buypropertynexttoanature reserve knows DALENATHERON,Kenridge
Verkeersoplossings?
Ons klaalmal daagliksoor die verkeersituasie in ons woonbuurte.
Al hoemeer ongesinchroniseerde verkeersligte werk nie, maar hier is dalk `n paar oplossingswat vinnig kan werk
Verbypaaie: Almal hoef niebyverkeersligte te stop as daar verbypaaie is nie; dis `n hoeksny-uitdraai vir verkeer watwil afdraai.
Daar is hope plekke waar dit suksesvol kanwees, byvoorbeelddie oorgeteerde La Belle-weg by die Stiklandbegraafplaas, die suidelikepunt vanCarlCronje by die FransConradie-, Durbanweg/Bloemhofkruising, hope in DurbanweginBellville op die nagmerriepadnaDurbanville
Elkeblokhoefnie 'n robot te hê nie!
Taxi's watverkeersreëlsverontagsaam: Goedkoop oplossing?Plant sypaadjierandstene dwarsoor plekke waar hullekortpad skiet soos by geel strepe en verkeersligte
Besteopsie: Koop hommeltuie metkameras wat enigetyd oortreders kanverras en afneem met hul registrasienommers en al.
Boetes salbinne 'n kort tydjie vir die aankoop en vir die moniteringsentrum betaal Bendegebiede behoort ook snags hiermeegemonitor te word WAARNEMER,Bellville
Have we been heard?
Iwritethis letter with adeep senseofsadness and frustration aboutwhatOakdalehas become. Youhave heardthis before,and nowyou aregoingtohearit again.This is notwritteninanger,but in heartbreak. Aheartbreakfor acommunitythatoncefeltsafe, orderly, andrespected.
Afew weeksago,residents were allowedtoobject to aproposeddevelopment described as “student accommodation”. Unfortunately,those of us who live andwork in this area have seen this pattern before Time andagain, what is promised on paper turns into something entirelydifferent in reality, often becoming hubsfor prostitution andrelated criminal activity. Residents areexhausted, but we arenot giving up.Wewill notbackdown, because ourhomes, ourlivelihoods, andour communityare at stake.
Oakdaleisnot just aresidential area;itisa place wherebusinesses operate andwherepeopledepend on those businesses to survive. Ahealthy community is onewherepeoplecan work with dignityand where clients canvisit businesses feeling safe andcomfortable. Instead, business ownersare forced to watchas prostitution, drugdealing, andharassment spillinto their doorways
Prostitution in ourstreets hasincreasedtosuch an extent that it nowfeelsnormalised. With it comes litter,public indecency, noise, reckless disregardfor road rules, andanerosionofrespect forthe area.How do we explain this realitytoour children?Oakdale residents aretired. Tiredofreportingthe same issues repeatedly. Tiredofwatching laws being ignored withoutconsequence. Tiredoffeeling unsafeinour own neighbourhoods.Mostofall,weare tired of feeling unheard.
This letter is aplea, once again to localauthorities, lawenforcement,and municipal leadership to truly seewhatishappening hereand to act. Not tomorrow Not after another meeting. Now.
WON’TBACKDOWN,Oakdale
Ward plans overpolitics
This year it is the localelections andlocal residents shouldbelooking at the governing party's legislation, policies and10-,20- and30-year visionplans including the municipal integrated development plan of the City of Cape Town forBrackenfellWard7and 8. TheGovernment of National Unityhas basically minimal saying in localgovernment proceedings. There is already amajor concernhow the DA strategyplans especially at localgovernment,provincialgovernment andnationalgovernment is conflicting, some even say it seemsthateachsphereishaving their ownvision plans.
Forlocal government elections laterthis year you need to look at the CityofCape Town's visionplans, andhow it willimpactyourward. Unfortunately the GNU won'timpactanything in Ward 7and 8in Brackenfell.
JJRESIDENCE,Brackenfell
‘SEEITAGAIN’ATKENILWORTH: See It Again surgedhome to win the prestigious WorldSportsBetting Cape Town MetGr1 over2000m at theKenilworthRacecourseon Saturday31January.Veteranjockey Andrew Fortune and trainer Justin Snaith completedaremarkablecomeback after454 days without awin.Thecrowd at Kenilworth erupted as the favouritestormed past rivals,claiming“Met glory”at one of the most historic and celebrated races.
PHOTO:CHASELIEBENBERG
Board’s termends
Doyou haveapassion for serving thoseinneed?
Do you have the time, skills and expertise to make ameaningful contribution to DurbanvilleChildren's Home?
The home is inviting interested people to make themselvesavailable for involvement in the governance of DurbanvilleChildren’s Home, aprogramme of Badisa, wheretheywill havethe opportunity to help address the needs and vulnerabilities of othersthrough responsible leadership andoversight.
Durbanville Children’s Home is aprogramme of Badisa, a joint ministry of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Western and Southern Cape, and the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (Cape).
The Children’s Home provides residential care, developmental and therapeutic services to 144vulnerable children. The term of office of Badisa’s current governing boards expires on 31 March. The new three-year termof office for the Durbanville Children’s Home Governing Board will commence on 1 April and conclude on 31 March 2029.
The ideal profile of a governing board member includes people who:
. Have expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas:finance, the legal environment, business information management, asset management, marketing, fundraising, social work services, or child and youth care;
. Have the available time to actively participate and contribute;
. Demonstrate integrityand astrong commitment to act as an ambassador for Badisa and Durbanville Children’s Home;
. Show compassion for the needs of others, with aclear commitment to social justice and the empowerment of those less fortunate;
. Are willing to be involved in promoting positive socioeconomic changeinSouth Africa;
. Believe in and support the mission and services of Badisa and Durbanville Children’s Home.
. Those interested in serving on the Durbanville Children’s Home Governing Board must contact Johanna Strauss at jstrauss@dchome.org.za before 15 February
FUNCTIONANDMARKETING COORDINATOR
The children's home also
WesternCaperamps up enforcement to protect learnersonthe road
Atotal of 109 fines were issued specifically for public transportrelatedoffences during the operations.
CHILDREN’SHOME INVITESVOLUNTEERS FORBOARD
hasavacancy fora function andmarketingcoordinator. The successful candidate will assist withmarketingand fundraising activities such as managing all arrangements forfundraising events,selling of tables,sourcingofauction items,event logistics,liaising withmainsponsors, managing arrangementsfor awareness events, general administrative duties and managingthe “SponsorA Child” project, amongothers
. Contact JohannaStrauss at jstrauss@dchome.org.za with enquiries.
REQUIREMENTS:
. Aminimum of two year’s experience in Social Media Marketingand Event Coordination.
. Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
. Must be in goodhealth.
. Strong written, verbal and negotiationskills.
. Matric andaMarketing qualification(diploma).
Minimum requirements:
. Computer literate, including internet andemailskills, MailerLite, Canva,Microsoft Word and Excel
. In possession of avalid Code
EB Driver’s licence (previously Code B)
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The province hassignificantly intensified their enforcement operations, targeting scholar transport, after atragic school transport crashinVanderbijlpark, Gauteng, officershave uncovered alarming levels of non-compliance
Since schools reopened on 14 January, provincial law enforcement officers andmunicipal traffic services, haveconducted 45 operations acrossthe province, revealing widespread safety violations.
The10-dayblitz yielded troubling results. Officers stopped over1 600 vehicles, issued1250 fines totallingmore than R580 000, impounded 46 vehicles, and removed 23 unroadworthy vehicles from theroads —manyofwhich were transporting learners at the time. Amongthe mostserious violations detected were drivers operating under the influence of alcohol, with three arrests made including one driver who recorded ablood alcohol readingof0.68 mg/l —nearly three times the legal limit. Officers alsodiscovered widespread vehicle overloading, unroadworthy conditions, and operators deliberately avoiding known enforcement routes.
While scholar transport regulated throughthe education system is easiertomonitor, authorities identified unregulated operations as the greatest concern.
These services, often operating only duringpeak school hours, frequently fail to comply with licensingand safety requirements while remaining difficult to track.
SAFETYOFLEARNERS
MEC formobility, Isaac Sileku, said: “Our foremost concern is thesafetyofevery learner who dependsontransport to get to and from school each day. That is whywehave strengthened our enforcement efforts during the busiest travel periods being 06:00 to 08:00 and13:00 to 15:00, placing particular focus on overloading, seatbelt use, driver fitness, vehicleroadworthiness, and valid operatinglicences.”
Targeted interventions now include intensified monitoring of high-risk routes, increased oversight at known loading points, andenhanced intelligence-
sharing between the Western Cape Education Department and municipal partners.
Theprovince has issued strict guidelines for transport operators, demanding they maintain roadworthy vehicles, operate with valid licenses, avoid overloading, and ensure all drivers remain sober.
Officials emphasised zero tolerance for violations that endanger children's lives.
Parents are encouraged to verify that vehicles are roadworthy, drivers are properly licensed and sober, avoid overloaded vehiles, and report illegal or unsafe transport operations.
Doctorswarnofgastrosurgeseason
During very hot weatherascurrently experienced, health facilities across the Western Cape seean increase in children who arrive with gastro-related symptoms, according to amedia release by the provincial health department.
“Every year from November to May, more young children becomeill with diarrhoeaand pneumonia. Theseillnesses are common in young children, butit is important to remember that they can be treated and often prevented. When children receive help early,they usually recover well.
VULNERABLETODEHYDRATION
“As we move through the annual paediatricsurge season Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital,the province’s specialist children’sfacility, has recorded anoticeable rise in these cases,” said Prof Heloise Buys, the hospital's head of ambulatory and emergency services.
“Gastroenteritis is one of the most common reasons for hospitaladmissions during this time of year. While many children can be treated at home, young children are especiallyvulnerable to dehydration, which canbecome lifethreatening if not managed early.”
The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly 1,7 billion cases ofchildhood diarrhoeal disease occur every year.
Good hygiene, safe drinking water and proper sanitation can prevent many of these, Buys said.
The hospital is encouraging parents and caregivers to take extra care during this time. Early recognition of symptoms and timely treatment can prevent severe dehydration and other complications.
GOOD HYGIENE CAN PREVENT DIARRHOEA
EARLYINTERVENTION
Buysstressesthe importance of early intervention: “Ifyourchild is unable to keepfluids down or shows signs of dehydration, seek medical help immediately.
“Oralrehydration solutions are the firstline of defenceand should be given as soon as symptoms appear. Asimple sugar-salt solutioncan be made at home by mixing onelitre of clean tapwater, eight teaspoons of sugarand half alevel teaspoon of salt. Stir well andofferit in small amounts, especially after each watery stool or whenthe child is thirsty If the water is nottaken directly from municipaltaps it must be boiled, cooled andthen used.”
Buys also reminds families that water canbecomecontaminated more easily. Open containers allow germs, dirt and pests to enter andincrease the riskof illnessin youngchildren.
Open buckets canbecome contaminated throughdirty hands, unwashed utensils dipped into thewater, animals, insects or householdpests, dust anddebris.
Contaminated water can carry diarrhoeal germssuch as E.coli, shigella, salmonella androtavirus,all of which can be especially harmfultobabiesand young children, shesays
SIMPLESTEPSTOPREVENTILLNESS
Parents and caregivers can protecttheir children by following these important steps: . Washhands with soap andwater
regularly, especially beforepreparing food or drinks and after using thetoilet; . Useonly clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, mixingbaby formula, washing fruit andvegetables, andbrushing teeth.
. Keep oral rehydration solution (recipe above) at home.Immunisations such as therotavirusvaccinehelp prevent severe diarrhoeal illness.
KNOWWHENTOSEEKHELP
Diarrhoeacan become dangerous very quickly in babies andyoung children because their bodies are small and they lose fluids faster and are at higher risk of dehydration.
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to seek medical attention immediately if theirchild develops diarrhoea, Buys urges.
“Seek help urgently if your child shows any of the following: persistent vomiting and diarrhoea; signs of dehydration (dry mouth, sunken eyes, fewer wet nappies or less urine); unusual sleepiness, weakness or difficulty waking; refusal to drink or feed; blood in the stool; convulsions together with fever; swollen feet or ankles.
“Breastfeeding remains very important and should continue during illness. Antibiotics are not recommended for viral gastroenteritis. Parents are encouraged to visit theirnearest clinic for support.”
Prof HeloiseBuysisthe head of ambulatory and emergencyservices at RedCross WarMemorialChildren’s Hospital.
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Kuils River-based Newman'sFootballClub hosted athree-day football performance hub for players from across Cape Town at Bellville Technical High School overthe weekend.
Nathan Newman, founder and directorof Newman's FC, said the event was hosted in collaboration with some of the best private football trainers locally –Nkala FTBL(Lwazi Mlonyeni), A+ Fitness and Coaching (Astria Boks, formerBanyana Banyanaplayer), StructuredFutbol(Kyle Maart)and Glued Hands Goalkeeping (Keenan Smith and Siya Mbune)
Atotalof206 players attended the event, withparticipants rangingfrom u.8tou.20 age groups,including girls.
"They weretreatedtofootball heaven as theyhad an opportunity to train with thesefootball elitecoaches,"Newman said.
The purpose of theevent was to ensure children from all walks of life, particularly those fromKuils River, could access highquality football training on their doorstep.
Theattendees were split into age groups androtatedthroughvarioustrainingand skill sessions throughout the three-day programme
Playersgearup foraction
Young talented rugby players at tertiary institutions across the countryare gearing up forthe kick-off of the Varsity Shield and Varsity Cup, on Friday 13 and Monday 15 February respectively.
As usual,the tertiaryinstitutions inthe Western Capeare represented inboth competitions
In theVarsity Shield, Cape Town is represented by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) andthe University of the Western Cape (UWC). The two sides will compete against Madibaz, University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN), Sol PlaatjeUniversity, Wits, Walter Sisulu and Fort Hare.
In the Varsity Cup, defending champions Ikeys and losingfinalist Maties will carry the flag for the Capetonians.
Other teams competing against them are Shimlas, Central University of Technology (CUT), North-West University (NWU), University of Johannesburg(UJ), University of Pretoria (Tuks)and Varsity College, known as Emeris.
Emeris won the Varsity Shieldtwo years after their initial involvement in the
tournament andprogressed to the Varsity Cup. CPUT are in action against Madibaz at home in their opening fixture andUWC travels to the Eastern Cape for the match against Fort Hare in Alice
In the Varsity Cup, Maties andIkeys both travelfor their first matches.Maties traveltoBloemfontein to play against Shimlas and Ikeys will visit Tuks in Pretoria.Sincethe matches are shownon television all thebig unions andfranchises will have the opportunity to see potential players in action to sign for the different unions and franchise.
Many of therugbyplayers of tertiary institutions in thepastbecame Springbok or Blitsbok players.
AllCape teams are also in action in the Super League competitions of Western Province Rugby Union(WPRU) but areexempt from competing when the club competition kicks off on Saturday 22March due to the obligations in the Varsity Shield and Varsity Cup.
