TygerBurger | Bellville | E-Edition | 4 March 2026
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. Sakeluisêmekaaringoeie gees die stryd aan om dietitel as potmeester by dieTygerbergsakekamerseimmergewildepotjiekoskompetiesie. Die kompetisie,'njaarlikse hoogtepunt watnou in sy tiendejaaris, word by die HoërskoolStellenberg aangebied. 'n Hele groepbekendes salvanjaar se beoordeling behartig, insluitend Marinda Engelbrecht,MargitMeyer Rôdenbeck,Stian Bam, Andriette Norman en Peer Papsak vanBokradio,met PedroKrugerasdie seremoniemeester. Die potte begin om 13:00 prut.Kontak Marina by admin@ tygerbergbc.co.zavir 'n inskrywingsvormenmeer inligting. Slegs'nbeperkte getalpotte kaningeskryf word
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FRIDAY6MARCH
. TheEdgemead’sFamily Night Market takesplace this Friday 6March at the Edgemead Community Hall.The eventstartsat16:30 until 21:00. Craftand secondhand market itemswillbeonsale, as well as food trucks availablewhereyou canpurchase something to eatwhile enjoying live music. The communityhallislocated at 83 Edgemead Drive, Edgemead.
. TheDurbanville CraftMarket will present a charitymarket,The GypsyNight Market, from 17:00 to 21:00,weather and windpermitting,at5Louw Street (cornerofLouwand Hafele Street,behind the police station).The best-dressed “gypsy”visitor canwin aR300 shopping vouchertoredeematthe market.Entranceisfreeand pets areabsolutely welcome.ContactDurbanville CraftMarketon066 0597251or by emailtodurbanvillecraftmarket@ gmail.com with enquiries
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. Die AGSKuilsrivier-tehuis vir bejaardes (Care Village) bied van10:00 tot15:00'nherfsmarkaan op sy perseel by Kerkstraat17. Daar salmusieken 'n verskeidenheidvan stalletjiesweesombyte snuffel.Verdryf diehonger met'nwye keusewat insluit boereworsrolle,hamburgers en skyfies, kerrievetkoeke en vele meer
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. PetraMüllersedigbundel Dieaandagvan jouoë –gedigte vir die liefde word by diebyeenkoms van die Durbanville-Poësiekring bespreek. Dr.Christa Thom saldie bespreking doen. Ditbegin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal.Toegang is gratis en R50vir besoekers, ligteverversingsingesluit.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverbyteachervdv@gmail.comof 083460 4571 metnavraeofomvir besoekerste bespreek
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. Die kykNETBuite-ekspo Wes-Kaapwordie naweek van13tot 15 Maartopdie plaasMôreson netbuite Malmesburyaangebied. Die hooffokus valoptalle buitelewe-uitstallers watvan die nuutste produkte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewekampeer-en4x4-markuitstal soos watdie koper dit in diepraktyk sougebruik. Dagbesoekerkaartjies wissel vanR30 virkinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangendvan diedag.Daarisook naweekpakkette Dit is beskikbaar by Open Tickets, by www.ekspo co.zaen ook by diehekketydens die ekspo.Besoek www.ekspo.co.za virmeerinligting
SATURDAY14MARCH
. TheFrancophonieFoodand CultureFestival returns to Cape Town from 10:00to17:00 at the Belgian Residence, Newlands. Nowinits fifth year,thisfree, familyfriendlyfestival offersan engaging celebrationofFrench language,culture, and creativity. exploremorethan 60 stalls offering authenticfood, artisanalproducts, and cultural displaysfromacrossthe Francophone world. Free entrance. Parking willbeavailable at Kirstenbosch Cottages, witha free shuttleservicetothe festival. . Families struggling to access special needs services in the WesternCapewillhavethe opportunity to connect with dozens of support providers under one roof at an expo held at The CheréBotha School, 20 Meerlust Street,Oakglen, Bellville,from09:00 to 12:00. Theevent is open to schools, educators, parents and caregivers who support individualswith special needs
Dierebaatby TygerRun/Walk
Die baie gewildeRadio Tygerberg TygerRun/ Walk wat jaarliksop 21 Maart plaasvind,plaas vanjaar diekollig op 'n organisasie wat daagliks 'n tasbareverskilindierese lewens maak –die AnimalAnti-Cruelty League Cape Town (AACL).
“DieTyger Run/Walk2026 is die grootste padwedloop in die noordelike voorstede. Ditbring elke jaar die gemeenskap op 'n ongelooflike manier byeen. Onssien hoe mensehulself uitdaag, gesinne saam stap en atlete hul beste gee. Maar vanjaar gaan dit oor selfs meer –dit gaan daaroor om saam 'n verskil te maak in die lewens van diere wat ons nodig het,”sêRikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder.
DieAACL is 'n geregistreerde nieregeringsorganisasie (NGO) wat toegewyd is aan die ondersteuning van minderbevoorregte gemeenskappe en die verbetering van dierewelstand oor Kaapstadheen. Hulle bied toeganklike veeartsenykundigedienste gebaseer op huishoudings se finansiële vermoë, sodat selfs gesinne metbeperkte middele noodsaaklike sorg vir hul troeteldiere kan ontvang.
Benewenshul veeartsenykundige dienste,funksioneer die AACL as 'n skuilingwaar verwaarloosde en mishandelde diere 'n veilige hawe vind. Daar ontvang diere mediese behandeling, rehabilitasie en die kans om liefdevolle, permanente tuistes te vind
UITREIKKLINIEKE
DieAACL bedryf twee hoofpersele, in EppingenBellville. Hulimpak strek egter verder deur hulmobiele- kliniekprogram, wat gemeenskappe soos Klipkop, Brooklyn en Kuilsrivier bedien. Hierdie uitreikklinieke voorsien noodsaaklike dienste soos inentings en basiese veeartsenykundigesorg, wat nie net diere nie, maar ook die gemeenskappe wat vir hulle sorg, ophef.
GEMEENSKAPSTEUNMAAKDITMOONTLIK
DieAACL se werk word grootliks moontlik gemaak deur skenkings en toegewyde vrywilligers. Hulle benodig ook herverkoopbare huishoudelike artikels, klere en skoene, handdoeke, skoonmaakmiddels, dierekos, speelgoed en komberse.Elke bydrae ondersteun hul veeartsenykundigedienste, skuilingsorg en uitreikprogramme
“Met die Tyger Run/Walk wat om die draai is, nooi ons deelnemers en die
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AccordingtoWillemse, Boesak gave theoretical substancetothe “black experience”and “black consciousness,” where“black” referred not to skin colour buttoaresistanceidentity; prioritising self-respect,human dignity and solidarity with theoppressed.
Theemeritus professor notedthat while Boesak’s life had taken its course and hispolitical career hadits challenges “the self-confidence he gavetoanentire generation of young people can hardly be overestimated.”
Boesak,who recently turned 80 years
MikePotgieter,‘nRadio Tygerberg-omroeper,tydens sy besoekaan dieAACL
ANTI-ANIMAL CRUELTY LEAGUE ‘N BEGUNSTIGDE
publiek om die AACL te besoek, tyd saam met die diere deur te bring en dalk met 'n hond te gaan stap of sommer net liefde en aandag te gee aan 'n dier wat wag vir 'n tweede kans,” sê Megan Beukes van AACL.
Deelnemers kan ook wanneer hul inskryf 'n donasie maak ten bate van die AACL en só direk bydra tot die organisasiese voortgesette werk in Bellville, Epping en omliggende gemeenskappe.
WEDLOOPBESONDERHEDE
Die Tyger Run/Walk vind op Saterdag 21 Maart in die Tygervallei-omgewing plaas. Die afstande sluit in 'n 6km- pretstap/ draf en 15 km-padwedloop. “Inskrywings is nog net oop tot 8Maart om middernag, of sodra die 8000-deelnemermerkbereik word. Skryf dus eerder vroeër as later in,” sê Van Rooy.
. Skryf in op RadioTygerberg104FM se webwerfenklikopdie TygerRun/Walk-banier, of besoek topevents.co.za. Kontak dieAACL by info@aacl-ct.co.za,021 5346426of071 121 7911 (Whatsapp) vir meer inligting, skenkings, aannemings of vrywilligerwerk.
old, is internationally respected as a theologian.
CALLFORSUPPORT
TMoSA is calling for supporters to formally submit via email to clyder008@gmail.com, representing themselves and theirorganisations in backing the renaming proposal. Thefoundation frames the renaming as grounded in “demonstrable, measurable influence” including mentorship, critical discourse facilitation, civic consciousness fostering, and advancement of social justice scholarship.
Theformal proposalto rename University of Western Cape after AllanBoesak coincides with the anti-apartheid liberation theologian’s 80th birthday celebration.
Neighbourhoodsafetyofficersintroduced
Asafety meeting at StellenbergHigh School hasresulted in the formal introduction of neighbourhood safety officers (NSO) to the schoolcommunity, with police issuing stern warnings to parents about sending children to purchase tobaccoproducts.
The meeting,held on Thursday19 February, brought together school representatives,local government officials, and asubstantial police contingent to address growing learner safety concerns and introduce the new NSO programme. StellenbergHigh School teacher Willem van der Merwe hosted thegathering alongsideWard councillor Hendri Terbanche and several police officials, with the primary objective ofintroducing NSOs to different role-players withinthe school community.
The police delegation included a comprehensiveteam from various departments: Col Gonum Munsamy from Durbanville police, Visible Policing Head Lieut Col Tshomi-Nofemele,Sgt Tinswalo JSithole, NSO Const Lithemba Ntungele, Const Kyle Theron, and WO Gerrit Galant, who serves as acrime analyst.
SAFETYCONCERNS
During the meeting, school representatives brought several safety concernstothe attention ofthe police, with particular emphasis onthe growing
problem ofunderage pupils purchasing vapes andcigarettesatlocal shops situated near the school premises.
STRONGWARNINGTOPARENTS
ColMunsamy used the platform to deliver aclear message to parents and guardians,emphasising the police service’scommitment to taking a proactive approachtolearner safety She issued aparticularly stern warning regarding adult responsibility in tobaccorelated purchases.
“Do notsend yourchildren to purchase cigarettesand/or vape on your behalf,” Munsamystatedfirmly. “Itamounts to criminalnegligenceonthe part of the adult.”
This warning carries significantlegal implications, as parents could potentially face criminal negligencecharges if they involve their children in purchasing tobacco products or vaping devices.
The meeting represents acollaborative effort between educational institutions, localgovernment,and law enforcement to create asafer environment for learners.The introduction of the NSOs demonstratesanincreased commitment tocommunity policing andenhanced visibility aroundeducational facilities.
JSEopens registrations for 2026 Investment Challenge
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has opened registrations for its2026 Investment Challenge, offering young SouthAfricans the opportunity to manage virtual portfolios worth R1 million and win substantial prizes.
The flagship programme aims to teach investing fundamentals through a simulated, real-time trading platform where participants can trade JSE-listed shares without financial risk.Teams will compete from 16 March to 15 September thisyear, with monthly prizes awarded throughout the period.
Ralph Speirs, Senior CSI Officer at the JSE, emphasised theeducational value of the initiative.
“At the JSE,webelieve that financial literacy is avital life skill for young people. It empowersthem to make smartchoices and confidently manage theirfinances as they become adults,” he said.
“By giving young South Africans real investing and market experiences, we helpthem build asolid foundation.”
SIGNIFICANTPRIZEPOOL FORWINNERS
Overall winners will share R1 million in investment vouchers, whilst the top tertiary team in the speculator categorywill win an international stock exchange trip.The awards ceremony is scheduled for October.
The programme has shown remarkable growth, with more than 66 000 participants taking part in 2025.
High school learners in
Grades 8to12can enter in teams of four, supervised by ateacher. Registration takes place at schools.jse.co.za. Tertiary students can form teams of two to four from the same institution, regardless of theirfield of study. These teams register at university.jse. co.za.
JSETEAMVISITS
WESTERNCAPECAMPUS
As part of the national roadshow, the JSEteam was at the University of the Western Cape on Wednesday 25 February and also Thursday (26February), to encourage uptake among the student body.
TheJSE will conduct a national university roadshow from February to April to promote registrations and organise campus activations. Thetour will visit institutions including Walter Sisulu University, University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of SouthAfrica campuses, Rhodes University, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville, Durban University of Technology, and University of Zululand. Participants can follow updates on social media at @jseinvestmentchallenge across Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok platforms.
TheJSE has operated for 137 years and ranksamong the Top20exchanges globally by market capitalisation. In 2025, the exchange's ETF market grew by approximately 29%, representing an increase of around R60billion. . Forenquiries,contact theJSE at info@jse.co.zaor011 5207000
From left to right: Willem vander Merwe,CostLithembaNtungela CostableKyleTheron,W0Gerrit Galant,LtCol NontombiTshomi- Nofemele,ColGonum Munsamy,SgtJoyce T Sithole,Hendri Terblanche
Vaccinateagainstmeningitis
Meningitiswarningin Durbanville
The parent communityofDurbanville panicked recently after rumours of an outbreak of the life-threatening disease meningococcal meningitis at aschool in Durbanville spread.
The management of Pikkie Paradys School andAftercare notified parents on Friday 20 February in anewsletter that therewas only one confirmed case of meningococcal meningitis on theirjunior campus. “There were no further confirmed cases as has been alleged in certain circles,” Tineke Botes, centre manager,said.
ONECASECONFIRMED AT EDUCARE
the confirmed case, as well as about symptoms for which they should watch We encouragedparents to contact their paediatriciansormedical practitioners forfurther medical advice if they had any concerns,”she said.
The entire school was closed on Thursday 19 February andFriday 20 February to be disinfected.
“The entire campuswas thoroughly disinfected overaperiodoftwo days by an independent external companythat used specialisedequipment andapproved
. Neck stiffness; . Vomiting; . Sensitivity to light; . Drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty waking; . Arashthat doesnot fade when pressed; . Cold handsand feet, pale or mottled skin, severe muscle pain “Meningococcal disease can progress within hours, andchildren can become critically ill very quickly. In some cases,
children can deteriorate and die within24 hours if treatment is delayed.
“Even when children survive, this infection can cause devastating longterm complications such as hearing loss, brain injury, limb damage, scarring, and learning difficulties.
“Do not wait. Do not ‘see how it goes’. If you are worried at all, rather have your child checked immediately. Early antibiotics and hospital care save lives.
“Meningococcal disease is preventable. Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of severe disease and death,” he wrote.
Kamelebesoek
OpSaterdag 28 Februarie was die eerste van twee besoeke (voor die eindevan die kwartaal) deur die Groentjiesklub van die Laerskool Bellville-Noord aan Giraffe House Dit was 'n baie leersame en hoogs aangename besoek. Die kinders het onder meer kameelperde, sebras, springbokke,
meerkatte, flaminke, grysbokke, vlakvarke ennog vele meertesiene gekry. Hulle het ook'nbaie interessante vertoningoor reptiele bygewoon.
Die Laerskool Bellpark se hoofleiersvir vanjaar is (voor),Cara Krog (hoofmeisie) en KirstenWillemse (hoofseun).Agter staan JordyChaparadza en Carla-JoyBasson (beideonderhoofleiers).
Informationsessionsonborerbeetle
Sandfungicides have notproven effective at eradicatingPSHB from infected trees. Therefore, infestedtree or plant material has to be chipped, incinerated or solarised,”Andrews urged.
MORETHAN6000TREESAFFECTED
To date,PSHB has been confirmed in over6000 trees acrossthe City in the following areas:SomersetWest, Strand, Penhill, Newlands, Constantia, Rondebosch, Observatory, Mowbray, Rosebank, Claremont, Kenilworth,Wynberg, Diep River, Pinelands, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Bellville, Parow North, CBD and Hout Bay.
Among thetrees affected were boxelders, London planes, English oaks, beefwood, weeping willow, Cape chestnut, black locust, paperbark andmaple trees
Information sessions were already held in HoutBay andin FaureinFebruary.
INFORMATIONSESSIONS
. The nextinformation session was to be held in Brackenfell on Tuesday2Marchfrom 15:30 to 17:30 at Brackenfell Library in Paradys Street, Brackenfell;
. An information session will be heldinBellville on Friday 6March from 09:30 to 12:00 at Bellville Library auditorium in Carl van Aswegrn Street, Bellville;
. Information sessions will be heldinDurbanville on Thursday 12 Marchfrom 17:30 to 19:30 and
on Thursday 16 April from 17:30 to 19:30 at Durbanville Library on thecorner of Oxfordand Koeberg Road, Durbanville.
KEYPOINTS
The City will focus on the protocols applicable to infested trees and biomass, among which how to identify infested trees and what symptoms to look out for; what to do and what not to do; how to handle infested biomass; how to safely dispose of infested biomass; how to transport green waste and how to handle equipment and machinery in a manner that will not spread the pest to other areas.
SYMPTOMSOFAFFECTEDTREES
Residents should look out for the following symptoms of infestedtrees:
. Branch dieback —crackson the branch; discoloured leaves; dry and leafless branches; branch break-off revealing webs of galleries filled with black fungus; . Gumming —blobs of goo coming out of the bark; oozing of liquid and gum from the beetle holes;
. Entry and exit holes —very small holes on the barkofthe tree (the size of asesame seed of about 2mm);shotgun-like scars developing around the holes; . Staining —brown or dark stains on the barkofthe tree.
. PSHB beetle sightings must be reported online at www.capetown. gov.za/InvasiveSpecies,callthe CityofCapeTown’sinvasivespecies unit on 021444 2357 from Monday to Friday from 07:30to16:00, or send andemailtoinvasive.species@ capetown.gov.za.
Branch break-offsrevealwebsofgalleries filledwith black fungus.
Shotholeborer beetles pose aserious threat to Cape Town’surban forestsand biodiversity.
Kommentaar // Comments
THINKING OUTLOUD
We must rebuild safer communities forchildren
Ilook at young people todayand Icannot helpbut feel slightly sorry for them
Iamaproud millennial. Partofthe last generation to experience achildhood balanced between freedom and technology, between scraped knees and dial-up internet, between real-worldadventure andthe digital revolution that was still finding its feet
We were the bridgegeneration.
We knew life before the internet —and we witnessed its arrival.
We remember when boredom sparked creativity,not scrolling. When the streetlights flicking on at dusk wereour only curfew.
You would play in the roaduntil the sky turned orange, too scared to run homefor supperbecause once you stepped inside, that was it, you were in for the night.
We were scolded, but tomorrow, after school, it was the same case scenario.
There were no WhatsApp groups arranging playdates, no location sharing, no TikTok trends dictating how to have fun.
walking to the shop, heading to school, playing in their own backyard.
The very spacesthatoncedefined childhood freedomhave become sources of anxiety. Where we once worried about being shoutedatfor cominghome late, today’sparents worry aboutwhether their children will come home at all.
Thisisnot nostalgia speaking; it is grief for whathas been lost.
We oftenhear debates aboutgenerational resilience, aboutwhether millennials were tougher, or whether today’s youth are moreaware, more emotionally intelligent, moredigitally-skilled.
Perhaps every generationromanticises itsown upbringing. But what cannot be romanticised is safety.
Freedomrequires safety. Community requiressafety.
CHILDRENTODAYARE NOTWEAKER;THEYARE CONSTRAINED
There were bicycles, cricket in the street, hide-and-seek, and the unquestioned assumption thatoutside waswhere childhood belonged.
If we were insidethe housefor too long our parents would demand we play outside.
Children today will sadly never know that version of freedom.
The internet is not the villain. It has brought innovation, connection and opportunity. But it has also replaced something irreplaceable: unstructured, unsupervised, real-world play.
Today’schildren are growing up in a world where entertainment isstreamed, friendships are curated online, andsilence is filled by ascreen.
Their memories willbecloud-backed,not grass-stained
Theshift indoors is not only cultural, it is driven by fear. Crime has become so prevalent that many parents cannot allow their children to roam freely.
For too many families, tragedy has struck during themost ordinary routines:
Childhood requires safety. Andhere lies theuncomfortable truth: we are failingto prioritise it.
Billions are spent on state entitiesplagued by mismanagement and inefficiency,while neighbourhood parks decay and community sports facilities remain underdeveloped or unsafe. Instead of investingmeaningfully in secure public spacesinwell-lit fields, maintained playgrounds, accessible after-school sport programmes funds are toooften mismanaged.
We speakabout youth empowerment while neglectingthe environments that allowyoungpeople to grow confidently andsocially.
Millennials grewupoutdoors not becausewewere braver, but because the world around us felt more accessible Children today are notweaker; they are constrained. The tragedyisnot thatthey will never know life before theinternet. It is that they maynever knowlife beyond their front gates. If we careabout the next generation,the goal should notbeto recreatethe 90s, but to build safe spaces where children can rediscoverfreedom, where parents can exhale, where play can spill intostreets, andwhere childhood is notdefined by fear.
-KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Seilbotevertrek vanaf die KaapstadsehawenaMykonosvir die jaarlikseregatta. FOTO:CHRISTA ROSSOUW
Traffickedvictimsfinallyspeakout
“YDESIRÉERORKE
ou are not human,you aremoney-making machines.”
These were the wordstwo men from CapeTown encountered upon arriving at aCambodian scam centre. The two men, aged 19 and 30 and related to one another, were among eight people fromKraaifonteinwho were trafficked to Cambodia last year.
In asit-down with TygerBurger, they could finally share their harrowing experience following the arrest of two alleged recruiters by the Hawks in Kraaifontein last week. The younger man was only 18 and had just completed matric when he was recruited.
THELUREOFFALSEPROMISES
Desperate foremployment, he saw an advertisement on social media —“call centre agents needed for acompany in Thailand,all expenses paid, salary $400 plus commission, accommodation included”.
The other man was unemployed with ayoung family to support.
“I had just started my life, and this looked likeagolden opportunity to go overseas, save some money, and return to South Africa to buy ahouse for my family. It would have been our chance to make abetter life in a country where there areveryfew opportunities for us,” he says.
The 18-year-old applied first and departed the country, withhis olderfamily member following four months later.
UNEMPLOYED LUREDTOHELL WITH FALSE PROMISESOFOVERSEAS
“After we completedthe applications, ourair tickets were paid forand everything seemed above board. Inever would have guessed thatIwas being trafficked.”
JOURNEYINTOCAPTIVITY
UponarrivalinBangkok, Thailand, he wasallowed through the Thaiborder on atourist visabefore entering Cambodia ona business visa.“Iwas thentransported in avan and travelled forabout 10 hours to the compound. This is where I started getting suspiciousfor the firsttime.”
After arrival, hispassport wastakenand his movements restricted. He was, however, able to track down his family member at thecompound.
“There were Cambodian guards walking aroundwithtasers, and it slowly dawned on us thatwe were trafficked and nowcaptives. Feararose quickly. We did not have our passports in astrange country, but Iknew Ihad to stay calmand focused. Ihad to do whatever wasrequired to keep us both safe
WORK
“We were allowed to keep our mobile phones but coerced into contactingour familiestotell them wewere safe. At onepoint we were showna video of an elderly Zimbabweanman being tortured with tasers,and we were terrified thatharmwould come to us and our families. We did what we were told.”
APPALLINGLIVINGCONDITIONS
The scam centre,allegedly runbyChinese mafia they say, consisted of six buildings of 26 floors each.Livingconditions were appalling, with 15 people sharing oneshower, onebasin, and asquat toilet.
“Themattresseswere very hard and sewage pushed up into the room.”
They were giveniPhones and instructedtotelephone people in South Africa to lure them into elaboratescams,falsely claiming cases had beenopenedagainst them and demandingpayment to avoid arrest.
The men worked12to13-hour shifts perday and were given only one freemeal daily. “We scammedpeople every day. One day Iscammedsomeoneout of R1,8million and was paid about $400. Ifelt very bad aboutthis but would repent at the end of each day.”
Theyounger man says he was often shouted at andbelittled by guards if they did not meet their targets, and was forced to write out telephone scripts 50 times. Theywerepaid in cash, andthe money could be banked at an onsite facility that made electronic transfers to their South African bank accounts.
The food consisted of rice,
noodles, and strange meats “like snakeand frogs”. Themen say therewerepeople from mostly very poor countries across the world, many of whom chose to stayand work for the money to send to theirfamilies.
“There were people from all over Africa, and from India, Pakistan, Brazil, and Indonesia. We sawelderly people and young childrenand heard horrible storiesofviolence and abuse.”
THERESCUE
After afew weeks, the older man summoned the courage to callfor help from his family in South Africa, who lodged acase with police.
It was amessage to his brother in America that set theirrescue in motion.
“Mybrother put us in contact with an American senator who in turn put us in contact with immigration police in Cambodia. Aftercontacting them, they asked if we werebeing held captive and requested us to send them our
location.”
Shortly afterwards, they were collected by immigration police and taken to apolice station where they were kept in cells for two weeks.“Here too we had to sleep on thinmattresses on the floor and received only one meal per day consisting of rice and pork.”
According to them, they were extorted by police in order to receive better treatment. After receiving the correct documentation from Cambodian government officials, the men were taken to immigration offices and deported back to South Africa at theirown cost.
Back in SouthAfrica, the men say they are grateful to be alive, though they continue to live with the trauma of theirexperiences. They remain apprehensive and fearful of judgement from their own communities, yet believe it is crucial for victims of human trafficking to speak out about theirordeals.
Thetwo accused, Adam Douglas (44) and his wife Yolanda Douglas (50),appeared before the Bellville Magistrates’ Court last Monday on charges of contravention of trafficking in persons. The case was postponed to 26 February for abail application that is still ongoing. National Spokesperson Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the Western Cape, Eric Ntabazalila said the NPA is opposing bail as the matter is aSchedule 5offence. If found guilty, the couple face life imprisonment
Hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to Southeast Asia.
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Noticeishereby given in terms of Regulation68(1) of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to applyfor the issue of acertified copy of Deed of Transfer NumberST15107/2006 passed by The executor in the Estate Late CECIL GEORGE SMITH COWAN, No 400/2005 in favour of KAY POWELL,Identity Number 3803060083080, Unmarried in respect of acertain AUnitconsisting of (a)Section No. 98 as shown and more fully described on Sectional Plan No SS 176/1982 in the scheme known as THORNIEBRAE in respect of the land and building or buildings situated at GREEN POINT,INTHE CITY OF CAPE TOWN CAPE DIVISION, of which section the floorarea, according to thesaidsectionalplanis75
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