TygerBurger | Brackenfell | E-Edition 17 September 2025
2 ‘No-mow’ to let fynbos flourish
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MyCiTi officially the ‘smart’ way to travel: Some 150 MyCiTi bus drivers are undergoing the City’s Smart Driver training to improve driving behaviour, save on fuel, lower carbon emissions, cut on maintenance costs, reduce risk and, above all, increase passenger safety Pictured with Mayco member for Urban Mobility Cllr Rob Quintas (left) and Deputy Mayor Ald Eddie Andrews (right) are drivers Michael Petersen, Philasande Mvuli and Jabu Lawrence Nkala, proudly displaying their certificates Another 400 MyCiTi drivers will complete the programme over the next two years The City introduced the Smart Driver training for all its fleet drivers in 2013
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3 Monitoring Milnerton’s air
4 Stopping river waste in its tracks
4 Repaired NMT route good to go
‘Cause no Capetonian needs to rough it
The City’s Street People Programme Unit continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of Cape Town’s rough sleepers, having helped over 5 000 people off the streets in the past financial year This they did through access to City-run Safe Space and partner shelters, work placement and reintegration programmes, family reunification, and help to overcome substance abuse
Bayside back on track: Work on the multi-million-rand Bayside canal upgrade in Milnerton will resume in October following the resolution of a contractual dispute with the service provider The upgrade was temporarily suspended in November 2024 at 55% completion The project is a key City investment to improve water quality in the Rietvlei by enabling Bayside canal to cope with increased stormwater flows during peak periods and addressing pollution of stormwater channels into the vlei The provision of naturally structured treatment facilities is a major focus to improve the quality of stormwater runoff from the canal into the Rietvlei This is why construction will first focus on the stormwater canal leading to the primary sedimentation ponds as well as the bypass canal from the secondary treatment channel to Rietvlei
City needs help containing the creep
Recreation and Parks is actively managing ivy infestations in public spaces. Yet community awareness and action remain critical to control this invasive creeper across town.
English ivy (Hedera spp ) is a flowering species from the Araliaceae family and is native to Europe It was originally introduced to South Africa as a groundcover and ornamental climber, but in Cape Town, its rapid spread has become a growing concern in both public and private spaces The Hedera canariensis and Hedera helix are particularly problematic.
Let’s cut it down to size
The ivy is listed as a category 3 invasive species under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 and must be managed accordingly In sensitive or riparian areas, its status escalates to category 1b, requiring control If left unmanaged, ivy blocks a tree’s sunlight and causes branch dieback The added weight that the creeper adds to the distressed tree often results in collapse and also increases the risk of wind damage in open areas. The plant outcompetes and displaces local vegetation, which damages our biodiversity
Creeping up on us: The City is calling on residents to help it control and contain Hedera spp , commonly known as ‘ivy’ or English ivy The creeping, climbing invasive plant poses a serious threat to the local environment
If you have ivy in your garden, use what is left of the cooler months – ivy’s dormant phase – as a strategic opportunity to control or remove it safely, following the steps below:
• Manually pull out the stems and roots. The stems can be removed from the ground of a standing tree Upper vines will die if they are not rooted, so they can be left to rot
• Follow up regularly to remove any new growth
• Dispose of the cuttings responsibly Do not dump trimmings in natural areas, as the plant may re-root and spread.
• Either dry the vine clippings on a plastic or canvas sheet or a paved surface, and then shred, or solarise in black trash bags until the vines are no longer viable.
* Report ivy overgrowth in public spaces by logging a service request via the City’s C3 system. Alternatively, log sightings on the iNaturalist app and website to help the City track infestations.
Die Stad se program vir straatmense gaan voort om ’n tasbare verskil te maak in die lewens van diegene wat in Kaapstad se strate woon Die program het die afgelope boekjaar meer as 5 000 mense gehelp om van die straat af te kom. Inwoners se hulp word benodig om Hedera spp , wat ook as ‘klimop’ of ivy bekend is, onder beheer te bring Dié kruip- en rankplant is ’n indringerspesie wat ’n ernstige bedreiging vir die plaaslike omgewing inhou Sowat 150 MyCiTi-busbestuurders ontvang tans Smart Driver-opleiding Dié kursus van die Stad verbeter bestuurders se gedrag agter
die stuur help verlaag brandstofverbruik koolstofvrystellings, instandhoudingskoste en risiko, en verbeter veiligheid vir passasiers
Die opknapping van die Bayside-kanaal sal in Oktober hervat noudat ’n kontrakgeskil met die diensverskaffer uitgestryk is Met hierdie projek bestee die Stad etlike miljoene rand daaraan om watergehalte in die Rietvlei te verbeter
Of those assisted in 2024/25, some 690 participated in development programmes at one of the Safe Spaces, and 80 were placed in Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) job opportunities More than 620 were referred for social grants, identity documents, specialised care facilities, and substance abuse treatment
The 2025/26 budget includes R9,9 million for upgrading and expanding existing Safe Spaces, another R1,7 million for support programmes and winter readiness, and R1,4 million for the EPWP street people economics project
* To access services relating to street people dial 0800 872 201
Drop in for dignity: The Street People Programme Unit’s walk-in centre in the Strand Street concourse in central Cape Town operates from 06:30 to 16:00 on weekdays, offering a range of services
Eddie Andrews, deputy mayor of the City of Cape Town, called upon Durbanville business people at a networking event of Durbanville Business last Thursday at Hussar Grill Durbanville, to invest in the city's future and help grow the economy to address poverty, inequality and unemployment
Andrews discussed the 2050 vision for Cape Town
"We as councillors of the City of Cape Town are proud Capetonians We get all these amazing awards and accolades bestowed upon the city, and rightly so We have something unique in the city
"Where else do you have 10% of the entire country's coastline in one city? We have 24 nature reserves and three World Unesco Heritage Sites - Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Table Mountain National Park," he said
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"What also makes Cape Town an amazing city to live in, is that we fare globally well I think we can stand strong and we can stand bold, knowing that Cape Town is putting her best foot forward on a global scale
that? The answer is political will We all understand the assignment There is a level of urgency and intensity that I have not seen before
"I think that's important to recognise And it's been important because we're really trying to showcase, first of all to exploit the fact that we have political stability
"We have an amazing staff complement, all 35 000 of them, that are ready, able and keen to implement the Cape Town long term plan for 2050 Whatever they do, they understand the assignment - to ensure that we have a city of hope," he said
"By now the population density probably has surpassed about 5 million We saw this 'tsunami' coming We will remain the fastest growing city in the country If you see this coming, you need to make a plan " TOPAGE4
Liane Botha en Liah Swanepoel vier lentedag by die Laerskool Curro in Brackenfell Sien nog foto’s op bladsy 8
No mow, let them grow
To give Cape Town’s spring flowers and fynbos a chance to grow, bloom and seed, the City will again be following a ‘no-mow’ approach at selected public open spaces, greenbelts, road verges and parks from July to November The affected areas will be marked with temporary signage to inform residents of the adjustment to the mowing schedule and encourage respect for these special natural spaces
Many of the earmarked no-mow areas contain remnants of critically endangered vegetation and pockets of high biodiversity, and often serve as corridors that connect larger biodiversity hotspots such as conservation areas, nature reserves and national parks.
Nominate a no-mow area
Residents can help support Cape Town’s unique biodiversity by nominating local parks or green spaces to be included in future nomow areas. Send your suggestions to RP.Enquiries@capetown.gov za.
* To view the full list of no-mow locations across the metro, go to https://bit ly/41Bq61M Areas not on the list will be mowed as per the normal annual schedule
‘Mowratorium’ on cutting: The City will be halting mowing at selected public parks and open spaces until November so that the Mother City’s endemic and indigenous flowers and fynbos can flourish
Building hope, breaking down barriers as social housing pipeline rolls out
One of this administration’s most important priorities is to break down the unjust spatial legacy of our country’s past – to make our city fairer and more accessible, and to give more Capetonians a better chance at building a life of dignity and prosperity
When people live in difficult circumstances, far from economic opportunities and reliable transport, their options in life effectively shrink.
To build Cape Town into a city of hope for all who live here, we must put far more Capetonians within reach of those opportunities, and break down the barriers that keep them locked out
That is why our pledge to speed up the delivery of more affordable housing across town is so important
At our Council meeting in August, we took another big step forward on this mission when we handed over one of the best-located parcels of land in the city centre – the ‘Fruit & Veg’ site at the top of Roeland Street – to our private-sector developer partner for a mixed-use development that will include 237 social housing units
These units are subsidised rental flats aimed at those with a monthly
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household income of less than R22 000
We now have around 12 000 such units at various stages of development in our social housing pipeline, of which 4 000 are in inner-city areas such as Woodstock, Salt River and Maitland. This offers tenants easy access to services, opportunities and amenities
Tenants of the ‘Fruit & Veg’ development specifically – so called for the Food Lover’s Market store, formerly known as Fruit & Veg City, located there – will have the entire city centre on their doorstep, with MyCiTi bus stops just a block away There are
schools nearby, and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology is just a short stroll away This is the kind of address that can instantly change people’s lives
This model where we partner with the private sector holds the key to unlocking affordable housing for thousands more families. Developers who bid on these discounted properties have to deliver a minimum number of social housing units as part of their mixed-use development And should they fail to meet this threshold, ownership of the property would revert to the City
Our friends at Province, too, have three exciting inner-city projects in their social housing pipeline. We will continue to play an enabling role to support these provincial projects, as well as to contribute financially where we can.
Project by project, we are chipping away at the massive demand for affordable housing in the metro, and giving more Cape Town families the chance to reimagine their future and restart their dreams.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Cape Town Mayor
Western Cape dam levels slightly lower than this time last year
The dam levels for Cape Town are sitting at 92,4% The City is aiming for an overall usage target of 650 million litres per day – which means Capetonians should still try to use less than 105 litres per person per day
Protect our water resources by following water-wise guidelines
Residents and businesses are reminded that the permanent regulations contained in the City’s Water By-law still apply across Cape Town, regardless of the
level Municipal water may be used in gardens only before 09:00 or after 18:00, but never to hose down paved areas
• Visit www capetown gov za/thinkwater or www capetown gov za/waterregulations to access the regulations
Once-off write-off a chance to reset
The 2025/26 budget includes the write-off of some R2,2 billion in old debt for qualifying beneficiaries. By having their old debts written off, beneficiaries undertake
who receive pension and social grants. Some non-profit, public-benefit and social institutions may also meet the requirements. The goodwill shown through debt write-offs is proven to foster a stronger payment culture. As a result, the City has been able to maintain an annual collection ratio of above 95% during tough economic times As at 30 June 2025, the collection ratio was 97,83%
Support doesn’t stop there Aside from the debt write-off initiative, the City also still offers extensive rates and services relief to pensioners and those relying on social grants and indigent support
* To find out more about the debt write-off drive, visit your nearest walk-in centre, or email payment.arrangements@capetown.gov.za. For more on other relief options, email rates rebate@capetown gov za or indigent relief@capetown gov za Alternatively, dial 0860 103 089 for info on all City assistance
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WOENSDAG17SEPTEMBER
. Die Tygerbergse tuin- en Blommeklub kom by die NG kerk Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) van 09:30 vir 10:00 byeen. Die sprekers is Tracey Cole (Village Garden) oor "Edible herb gardens and designs" en Diana de Vos en Francoise Schaaf oor "Iets uit niets - blomhouers" Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien. Kontak Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 met navrae
SATURDAY20SEPTEMBER
. The annual #IAMABLE Fun Run hosted by Alta du Toit School and Job-Abled NPC is back. The event raises funds and awareness for people living with disabilities. Participants can choose between 2,5km and 5km routes, either in person or virtually Tickets cost R100 and include a race number, goodie bag, and entry into lucky draws with prizes like getaways and gift vouchers. Race entries for learners can also be sponsored at R100 each. Race tickets are available via Entry Ninja. Contact Simone Nel via email on gm@ jobabled co.za with sponsorship or other enquiries. . Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Friends of Bracken Nature Reserve with a day filled with fun activities music entertainment food stalls and nature appreciation. Highlights include a 5km fun run starting at 08:00 at R40 for adults and R20 for children. Register on Quicket Visitors can enjoy guided walks, a talk on the history of the Bracken's signal cannon and a cannon firing at 12:00 The best spring outfit on the day wins the chance to fire a cannon. Festival entry is free
SONDAG21SEPTEMBER
. Die NG kerk Bellville Riebeeck hou om 09:30 'n kleur- en klankvolle Erfenisdiens gelei deur ds. Martin Steyn met die titel "Nie net monumente nie". Pragtige kleurskyfies, heerlike samesang en 'n uitvoering deur 'n kerkkoor onder leiding van Gloudina Roux, wat drie nuwe geestelike liedere sing, is op die program. Almal is welkom. Die diens word direk op YouTube uitgesaai en is later op Facebook beskikbaar
TUESDAY23SEPTEMBER
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 The guest speaker, Prof Sebastian van As, will present a lecture titled: "The Origin of the World according to Ancient Egyptians". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information please call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
WOENSDAG24SEPTEMBER
. ’n Begeleide toer word op Erfenisdag deur die Durbanville-Erfenisvereniging by die Afrikaanse Taalmonument aangebied. Dit begin om 11:00 Vriende en familie is welkom. Stuur ‘n e-pos na durbanvilleheritage@gmail.com met navrae of vir meer inligting Bevestig bywoning teen Maandag 15 September by https://forms.gle/w7zaasiFjksY1JP76
. Die NG kerk Panorama hou 'n braaidag en pretloop Die pretloop is perfek vir vinnige drawwers en gemaklike stappers. Boereworsrolle, koffie en ´n lekker kuier wag daarna op besoekers. Belangstellendes word aangemoedig om hul familie, vriende en selfs hul troeteldiere saam te bring. Kaartjies is by die kerkwinkel beskikbaar Besoek http://shop.parow-panorama.co za of skakel 021 930 3100 Stuur ‘n e-pos na kantoor@ parow-panorama.co.za met navrae
. Join the Durbanville Heritage Society for a guided tour at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument in Paarl on Heritage Day, 24 September at 11:00 RSVP via this link: https://docs.google com/forms/d/1jF1fED4Y2JQfg2HxyxB66mb1-xibMSJ7YwqYzj4twPM/edit
SUNDAY28SEPTEMBER
. The Cape Welsh Choir presents Why we sing –together a concert collaboration with CwmBach Male Choir, a Welsh male voice choir touring South Africa for the first time since 1997 Their tour starts in Cape Town and the concert will be presented in the Nassau Auditorium of Groote Schuur High School, 77 Palmyra Road, Newlands. Tickets are available from Quicket at R150 each.
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. Die Bellville Senior Sentrum/Chrismar Villas hou van 09:00 tot 11:00 hul jaarlikse tradisionele basaar by Jessiestraat 25, Chrismar in Bellville Al die tradisionele lekkernye soos pannekoek, basaarpoeding, jaffels, vetkoek, hamburgers, boereworsrolle, pampoenkoekies en roosterkoeke sal daar wees, asook die heerlikste tuisgebakte lekkernye Winskopies en verrassings wag by die plaas-, wit olifant- en handwerktafel en vir die boekwurms is daar 'n boeketafel. Geniet 'n versnapering in die kafeteria. Chrismar Villas se eie orkes sal musiek maak. Koskaartjies kan op die dag gekoop word of voor die tyd gedurende kantoorure (Maandag tot Vrydag van 08:00 tot 12:00) of by 021 910 1250 Kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar
TfimShe Western Cape Provincial Safety Council convened on Wednesday 10 September to strengthen its approach to fighting crime and improving community safety across the province
The meeting, chaired by Premier Alan Winde, brought together a range of stakeholders including the police, municipalities, and academic institutions
The council provides strategic oversight of crime prevention efforts and promotes evidence-based decisions and innovation to address safety challenges
Opening the meeting, Winde acknowledged the ongoing struggle residents face due to high crime rates
“Our residents are feeling the impact of high crime levels more than ever before We must build stronger partnerships with a joint approach to addressing this issue,” he said
SAFETYPLAN
Winde praised the City of Cape Town for recently deploying 700 new metro police officers – the largest investment in personnel in a decade This includes a dedicated neighbourhood deployment for each ward in the city
The council also reviewed progress on the Western Cape Safety Plan, highlighting key focus areas:
Ongoing stakeholder consultation; Strengthening community safety forums; Pushing for greater devolution of policing powers; Addressing police underresourcing in the province; and directing more resources to high-crime areas
Council members agreed that faster implementation of the Safer Cities Cooperation Agreement – signed by the Western Cape Government, national government, the police, and the City of Cape Town – is essential
While some crime categories show modest improvements, Winde noted that many communities, especially those affected by gangsterism, are yet to feel any real difference
“There is a need to intensify crimefighting efforts, but we must also focus on preventing violence,” he added
TACKLINGVIOLENCEANDGANGSTERISM
Following the Safety Council meeting, Winde hosted a digicon discussing violence prevention strategies such as the Violence Prevention Unit (VPU), managed by the provincial Department of Health and Wellness
The VPU uses data from healthcare facilities to develop targeted interventions addressing the root causes of violence in communities
The digicon also featured a discussion on the provincial government's latest Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) report for 2025'26 This legislated report aims to shape policing strategies and guide the allocation of resources
The province continues to face chronic underfunding despite high crime levels
Recommendation: Allocate funding based on crime severity and community needs
. Human Resources: Police staffing has declined, even as the population grows In some hotspots, officer-to-resident ratios reach 1:962
Recommendation: Fill vacancies, revise recruitment and training models
. Infrastructure and Equipment: Several police stations are in poor condition and face shortages in vehicles Recommendation: Upgrade facilities, decentralise servicing and modernise technology
Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, noted that despite these challenges, the police in the Western Cape have recognised the value of the PNP report and is using its recommendations to improve service delivery and strategic interventions
ORGANISEDCRIME
The Premier’s special guest at the digicon was Mark Shaw, Executive Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime –the world’s largest organised crime think tank With one of its 14 global observatories based in Cape Town, the organisation is well-acquainted with local challenges
“It is not only the Western Cape that is affected by organised crime and gangsterism This is a huge challenge globally,” said Shaw
“We need a strategic, joined-up response We need to work together to bring together all the resources we can in a coordinated way " He outlined six recommendations for fighting organised crime:
. Ensure strong political will;
. Develop a clear and unified strategy;
. Disrupt criminal financial networks, including through the South African Revenue Service;
. Address resourcing gaps; . Prioritise the removal of illegal firearms; and . Build community resilience to reduce the influence of gangs Winde concluded, “Ultimately, we must prevent violence by building a safer society from the ground up ” . Visit https://youtu.be/SKxfLk72_S0 to watch a recording of the digicon
Premier Alan Winde,Anroux Marais (provincial minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety) and Mark Shaw (executive director,Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime).
City to clamp down on illegal angling
The City is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal dam in Durbanville by respecting existing no-fishing regulations Despite clear signage and regular patrols, illegal fishing continues to pose a serious threat to wildlife and undermine ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the area
The dam supports a variety of indigenous bird species such as cormorants, cattle egrets and Egyptian geese, as well as indigenous plants forming part of the larger aquatic ecosystem Conserving this biodiversity is essential to the City’s broader environmental goals and community wellbeing
Recent events have underscored the need to stamp out unregulated angling in Cape Town’s sensitive local ecosystems At Rosendal dam, a cormorant was found dead, suspended from a tree by fishing line. The same fate nearly befell an Egyptian goose at Sonstraal dam shortly thereafter, although the bird managed to return to the water
Don’t become ‘catch of the day’ Fishing at undesignated sites and without a valid permit is illegal
According to City and CapeNature policy, all anglers must obtain a CapeNature recreational fishing licence Residents wishing to fish legally in the greater Durbanville region are encouraged to get a permit and fish only at designated City sites, such as Doordekraal dam in Bellville This serves to protect both fish populations and other dependent species in the ecosystem. Law Enforcement officers will be on patrol, and those breaking the law will be fined.
* If you witness illegal fishing or come across injured or deceased animals at any of the dams in Area North, contact Recreation and Parks at rp.enquiries@capetown.gov.za, or report it directly to Law Enforcement on 021 480 7700 Information about the permitting process is also available from the email above
Angling at nature’s expense: Illegal angling at Rosendal and other dams is inflicting significant damage on local ecosystems, causing tragic biodiversity losses The image of a cormorant found dead at Rosendal dam, suspended from a tree by fishing line, is a distressing reminder of this
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City’s keeping an eye on Milnerton
air
To safeguard residents against any potential harmful exposure to hydrogen sulphide in the Milnerton lagoon area, the City has parked a mobile air quality monitoring station at the canoe club to take ongoing readings
An air quality monitoring station is in operation at Milnerton lagoon as part of the City’s broader efforts to restore the lagoon environment. Air quality results will also be shared with the public
Initially placed at the Woodbridge Island complex in February, the monitoring station has now been moved to a permanent location in the parking area of the Milnerton canoe club The mobile minilaboratory is equipped with a continuous air quality analyser for the full-time measuring of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) levels – the gas responsible for the rotten egg odour sometimes experienced in the area. Readings are taken every 10 to 15 seconds. Data is automatically stored and analysed to assess exposure against international standards
Since installation, the technology has helped Scientific Services detect varying levels of H2S in the area While foul odours may be experienced at times, 100 days of data indicate that there were no exceedances of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 150 micrograms per 24 hours The City utilises the WHO guideline, as South Africa does not have its own H2S air quality standard
Atlantis neig watch all kitt
In July, the City enhanced the capabilities of the Oasis neighbourhood watch in Atlantis by providing the 27-member team with equipment such as bodycams, traffic control lights, LED vehicle lights and night vision goggles In 2025/26, more accredited neighbourhood watches across town will receive assistance to the tune of nearly R4,4 million via ward allocations
In addition to equipment handovers, the City’s 16-year-old support programme for neighbourhood watches also includes training and skills development in areas such as
Watching out for our watches: The Atlantis is now better equipped to walk the beat th night vision goggles and the like Ald JP S Security, was there when the group receive
Die Stad doen ’n beroep op die publiek om Rosendaldam in Durbanville te help beskerm deur die bestaande verbod op hengel te gehoorsaam Ondanks duidelike inligtingstekens en gereelde patrollies hou onwettige hengel steeds ’n ernstige bedreiging in vir die natuurlewe, en ondermyn dit voortgesette pogings om die gebied te rehabiliteer ’n Luggehaltemoniteringstasie is in werking by die Milnerton-strandmeer as deel van die Stad se werk om die meeromgewing te herstel. Moniteringsdata sal ook aan die publiek beskikbaar gestel word.
Die Stad het in Julie noodsaaklike toerusting soos lyfkameras, verkeersbeheerligte, LEDvoertuigligte en nagsigbrille aan die Oasisbuurtwag in Atlantis oorhandig Nóg buurtwagte sal in 2025/26 soortgelyke bystand ontvang Saam met die Kaapstad Opera-koor het die
Stad in Junie en Julie vier konserte in Gugulethu, Woodstock, Pinelands en Kuilsrivier aangebied Die konserte het die opera-ervaring vir plaaslike gehore ontsluit deur dit te bring na waar mense woon
Die Stad se eerste fotovoltaïese sonkragaanleg op ’n nutsdiensskaal, wat in Atlantis geleë is, vorder goed Teen die einde van die jaar behoort 12 850 sonpanele die plaaslike omgewing van krag te voorsien. Om die aanleg waarlik deel van Atlantis te maak, is die plaaslike gemeenskap gevra om ’n gepaste naam vir die installasie te help kies Die wenner sal in Desember aangekondig word. Ná openbare deelname funksioneer ’n aantal strate rondom Laerskool Milnerton nou op bepaalde tye van die skooldag as eenrigtingstrate. Die reëling is van toepassing van 07:00 tot 08:30 en weer van 14:00 tot 15:00
What is H2S?
H2S is a so-called ‘nuisance gas’ due to its characteristic odour, even at extremely low concentrations The gas is colourless and flammable and toxic when found in high concentrations in confined spaces It is typically found in environments such as sewer systems, oil and gas industries, and as a by-product of certain industrial processes
No secrets
The City is also engaging the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment as well as the South African Weather Service to publish the H2S readings on the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS) platform for public access This will give the public realtime access to the data, either via SAAQIS’s smartphone app or website (https://saaqis environment gov za/)
The Milnerton facility is the City’s fourteenth air quality monitoring station. The others making up the administration’s citywide air quality monitoring network are at Athlone, Atlantis, Bellville South, Bothasig, Cape Town Foreshore, Goodwood, Khayelitsha, Molteno, Plattekloof, Somerset West, Potsdam, Table View and Wallacedene
Opening up the opera world: The City and the Cape Town Opera chorus hosted four concerts in the communities of Gugulethu, Woodstock, Pinelands and Kuils River in June and July The events unlocked the opera experience for local audiences, taking it out of the traditional theatre space and bringing it to residents where they live The 45-minute performances included traditional African spirituals and operatic music More concerts are planned, so do keep an eye on your community noticeboard For more on the chorus, see www capetownopera co za
Atlantis helps pick PV’s name
The City’s first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis is nearing completion By the end of the year, 12 850 solar panels will start to power the local grid in the area
To make the plant truly part of the Atlantis community, local residents were asked to help choose a name for the installation. The winner will be announced at an on-site ceremony in December
The R200 million solar plant project has brought about significant upskilling of local labour as well as business opportunities in the renewable-energy sector
Following public participation, the City has converted a number of roads around Milnerton Primary School into time-restricted oneways. The conversions apply from 07:00 to 08:30 and again from 14:00 to 15:00 on school days
The affected roads are Langerman Avenue (from Arum Way to Begonia Street), Begonia Street (from Langerman Avenue to Graaff Avenue) and Graaff Avenue (from Begonia Street to Zastron Road) This will create safer access for school learners and improve the flow of school traffic
The days of queuing for hours to renew your vehicle licence disc are officially over. Motorists can now renew their vehicle licence discs in under five minutes without leaving their cars.
The City of Cape Town has launched South Africa's first drive-through vehicle licensing renewal facility in Brackenfell, transforming a tedious bureaucratic process into a swift, seamless experience This pioneering facility allows motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs without stepping foot outside their cars Early trials show the entire process takes less than five minutes when paperwork is in order
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The facility operates exclusively for motor vehicle licence renewals and accepts only debit and credit card payments no cash is kept on the premises
"The City is excited to bring this innovation to Brackenfell," said Mayco member for finance Siseko Mbandezi "The drive-through aims to make life easier for motorists now you can simply drive up, pay by card, receive your new disc and be on your way
"This new facility is another innovation ensuring the City remains the most trusted and convenient motor vehicle licence renewal agent We encourage
Sakeman in hegtenis vir skoot op messteker
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ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
’n Bekende sakeman van Durbanville, wat verlede Woensdag in hegtenis geneem is in verband met 'n skietery op 'n man wat 'n ander man, vermoedelik sy eie broer, herhaaldelik met 'n mes gesteek het, is die volgende dag by die Bellville-landdroshof vrygelaat sonder dat hy aangekla is
Die sakeman (64), wat al 30 jaar in Durbanville woon, is by die Durbanvillepolisiekantoor in hegtenis geneem op 'n aanklag van poging tot moord toe hy na die polisiekantoor gegaan het om 'n verklaring oor die voorval af te lê Volgens sy prokureur, Werner Boucher van Boucher Attorneys in Parow, het die man nie die volgende dag in die Bellvillelanddroshof verskyn nie en is die saak ook nie op die rol geplaas nie Boucher het aan TygerBurger gesê hy het aan die senior staatsaanklaer die omstandighede rakende die voorval verduidelik
CHAOSLOSGEBARS
Dit volg nadat chaos in Scherstraat naby die Heritage Square-winkelsentrum oorkant Spiro's Corner losgebars het toe 'n man verlede Woensdag omstreeks 11:00 na bewering die ander man herhaaldelik voor die Keep it Handsome Barber Shop in Scherstraat met 'n mes gesteek het Albei mans is buitelanders Die sakeman het die aanval vermoedelik probeer keer en na bewering 'n skoot op die aanvaller afgevuur
het, kan gesien word hoe die aanvaller herhaaldelik 'n ander man, wat op die grond lê, met 'n mes steek, selfs nadat daar op hom geskiet is Die koeël het na bewering 'n Audi-motor wat in die straat geparkeer was, getref en weggespat en teen 'n muur vasgeslaan
Die slagoffer het weggehardloop en sy aanvaller het hom agterna gesit Op 'n ander video kan gesien word hoe hulle later deur die parkeerterrein van Spiro's Corner hardloop na die stoepgedeelte by Spiro's Mega Mica Geskokte omstanders het toegekyk hoe die aanvaller voortgaan om die slagoffer met die mes te steek voordat hy weggehardloop het Op die video kan gesien word hoe die slagoffer se ingewande uithang
Volgens 'n inskrywing op die Facebookblad van Gardier Security Services het sy spankoördineerder, David Glover, omstreeks 11:00 verby Spiro's Corner op die hoek van Hoof- en Vredestraat in Durbanville gery toe hy 'n skoot hoor Hy het in Scherstraat gesien hoe 'n man 'n ander man met 'n mes steek Glover het volgens die inskrywing hulp ontbied en die vermeende aanvaller is in Vredestraat aangekeer Die aanvaller het na bewering van die mes probeer ontslae raak deur dit in 'n groen vullisdrom te gooi Die aanvaller en sy slagoffer is op die toneel deur die provinsiale ambulansdienste behandel en na 'n hospitaal geneem
MOTORISTS CAN RENEW THEIR VEHICLE LICENCE DISCS IN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES WITHOUT LEAVING THEIR CARS
motorists to experience the convenience of renewing your disc from the comfort of your vehicle," says Mbandezi
Motorists who've received SMS renewal notices need only present their mobile phones
The drive-through vehicle licensing renewal facility, located on the corner of Reservoir Road and Kruispad, is open Monday to Friday grom 11:30 to 19:30 and on Saturdays between 11:00 and 14:30
The City, acting as agents for the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), is working to extend weekday operating hours, with new times to be announced shortly Plans are already underway to explore additional drive-through locations across the city
This launch follows the City's successful rollout of its online booking system, which allows residents to schedule appointments for motor vehicle licensing and registrations, municipal account payments, general enquiries and payment arrangements
The online booking service is currently available at selected branches, with expansion planned throughout the year
Inwoners van die dorp is veral geskok daaroor dat die sakeman in hegtenis geneem is toe hy by die Durbanvillepolisie 'n verklaring gaan aflê het Hy is oornag in die selle by die Durbanvillepolisiekantoor aangehou Volgens Boucher het die sakeman eers probeer om die aanvaller weg van sy slagoffer te skop, maar dit was onsuksesvol
Hy het gesê sy kliënt gaan dit beslis oorweeg om 'n klagte teen die polisie in te dien vir verkeerdelike inhegtenisneming
VERNEDEREND
"Dit is vernederend vir 'n man met sy aansien in die sakewêreld om die nag in die selle deur te bring, terwyl hy net die slagoffer se lewe probeer red het," het Boucher gesê Op n video wat 'n ooggetuie geneem
AO Joseph Swartbooi, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, het vroeër aan TygerBurger gesê 'n 64-jarige man is op 'n aanklag van poging tot moord in hegtenis geneem By navraag oor waarom hy in hegtenis geneem is, het Swartbooi gesê die saak moet nog tot die hofrol gevoeg word en dat dit verder by die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag sal berus
"Die omstandighede rakende die voorval word steeds ondersoek," het hy gesê Volgens Swartbooi word twee klagtes van poging tot moord ondersoek - teen die man wat die skoot afgevuur het, asook die aanvaller Sy slagoffer het ernstige beserings in die mesaanval opgedoen, het hy gesê . Hy het ooggetuies versoek om na vore te kom en die polisie se Stop Misdaad-nommer by 08600 10111 te skakel, of inligting anoniem by die selfoon-applikasie MySAPS te deel
City of Cape Town official Jean-Pierre Kitshoff assists a customer at the country’s first vehicle licensing renewal drive-through in Brackenfell.
Revolutionary convenience: Motorists can now renew vehicle licence discs in under five minutes at South Africa’s first drive-through facility in Brackenfell
will be made available for another round of public comment
Showing the Vygekraal some LUW
The Vygekraal river upgrade forms part of the City’s Liveable Urban Waterways (LUW) programme
The section to be upgraded flows from Jakes Gerwel Drive through Nantes Park, between Bridgetown, Silvertown and Kewtown, towards the N2 The project scope will also include a small section of the Blomvlei and Jakkalsvlei rivers
The aim is to increase the river’s capacity to carry water, reinforce and stabilise its banks, and create a safer, more functional river corridor This will help protect nearby infrastructure, reduce the risk of flooding, and support local biodiversity
To this end, the City will be submitting a water use application in terms of section 21 of the National Water Act to allow for sediment and vegetation management, erosion control, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.
KORTLIKS
Die aanvangsfase van openbare kommentaar op die Stad se beplande opknapping van die Vygekraalrivier, wat deel is van die Soutrivierstroomgebied, het in Julie geëindig Alle kommentaar wat ontvang is, word nou oorweeg Om vullis uit Kaapstad se watermassas te help verwyder, het die Stad R3 miljoen bestee aan die installering van 20 afvalonderskeppers in besoedelde riviere en waterlope
Stadspanne doen alles moontlik om plaveisel te herstel waar werk aan gebarste pype en ander ondergrondse dienste uitgevoer is Hoewel die lys agterstallige herstelwerk stelselmatig korter raak is dit moeilik om voor te kom aangesien nuwe voorvalle van gebarste pype gereeld aangemeld word
Die baan vir niegemotoriseerde vervoer tussen Paardeneiland en Woodstock is weer oop vir gebruik Die Stad moes die voetpaaie herstel nadat vandale en kabeldiewe die infrastruktuur beskadig het Heinings en struike is ook teruggesnoei
"What we are trying to do as a team at Cape Town, is showcase what should be in place to accommodate the future growth that we have been anticipating I think we also recognise that we can't do it by ourselves We see you as business sector as strong allies that are able to help We recognise that our shared future requires all of us to put shoulder to the wheel, and for you to also invest in the city that we call home, because you are also enjoying significant return on investment within your property growth and in terms of other investments, because Cape Town works," he said
"But as a consequence of that, people are flocking to Cape Town We have to understand where are the urban pleasures, and to recognise those, and what needs to be in place to ensure that Cape Town still stands tall and is still resilient for decades to come
"That is the origin of Cape Town's long term plan 2050 We recognise that in order for us, and possibly the whole of society, to respond to the triple threat of poverty, inequality, and unemployment, we need to understand our respective roles, and our respective responsibilities Government is not required to be the primary employer of the unemployed
"We have to ask the question, how do we help you to be a lot more productive and to scale your businesses at a rate that speaks directly to poverty, inequality and unemployment?
"I often reflect on premier Alan Winde's remark that nothing stops a bullet quite like a job The fact that we are not the employer of the unemployed only, and you are the employer of the unemployed, we need to ask the question, what do we need to do to be more enabling?"
CAPEWINELANDSAIRPORT
"The Cape Winelands Airport is an amazing opportunity for Durbanville It is coming and it is an opportunity for Durbanville to position herself in a strategic way to ensure that you sort of
tap into all those big economies that will be playing for this well and also we spoke about how they respond to those other communities that are still needing that sort of social support
"It is the only place in the city where you can actually have a second airport and we're fully behind it We have also expressed support for it in our municipal spatial development framework so that you know that it's coming and that the spatial form supports it
"I was asked earlier is there anything that business can do I will strongly urge you to look and identify any one of those aspects that I mentioned earlier on the contextual realities in your area of influence where the business is located and ask yourself this question:
what can I do as an entity to give those socially vulnerable a hand up? How do I contribute as a business towards the city of hope What does putting my shoulder to the wheel look like in that context and who do I need to collaborate with to ensure that we get those projects across the line? Those are sort of three questions I would leave with you
“We have shovel ready project for you because we recognise that you are our partners We put in our obligation to be able and in whatever form or shape that might take but if you have that sort of additional support and contribution that you are able to make
“Come speak to us, because we want to ensure that that long-term plan for Cape Town 2050 is realised
Theresa Uys, councillor of ward 112, said the Urban Design Framework for Durbanville is now becoming tangible
"Durbanville is where the city and the farm meet We want to celebrate heritage and culture That is one of our ambitionsour heritage
“Next year we have big heritage events - the church is 200 years old and the school is 200 years old This year the wine industry celebrated 200 years So we have a rich history
"We have world-class wine estates, scenic cycling and a number of routes We have excellence in education
“We have to keep our children here, because we can compete with any school in the area
Runnerslaceup forannualrace
The In Touch Athletic Club is putting the finishing touches on the logistics for the 14th annual Voet of the Wine road races, taking place on Sunday 28 September at Zevenwacht Mall With online entries closing on Tuesday 24 September, excitement is building among local runners
Number collection is scheduled for: Friday 26 September from 14:00 to 18:00; Saturday 27 September from 10:00 to 14:00; and race day from 05:15
Late entries may be available on Friday and Saturday, but rather enter online to avoid disappointment
Online entrants have the option to make a donation to the event’s chosen charities, Hope House and Cansa Active, adding a feel-good element
The organisers have expressed their appreciation to the residents of Haasendal, Jagtershof, Vredelust, and those living off Langverwacht and Zevenhof Roads for their support and understanding on race day
Locals are warmly encouraged to join in whether by running or cheering from the sidelines
Radio Eersterivier will be broadcasting live from the event, ensuring a festive atmosphere
A highlight of the race is the opportunity for 10km and 21,1km runners to pass through the stunning Zevenwacht Wine Estate, offering panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain
Runners are encouraged to bring their phones to capture memorable moments among the vineyards
RACESANDPRIZES
The event features three distances: 21,1km half marathon (starts at 06:30),
VOET OF THE WINE ROAD RACE RETURNS TO ZEVENWACHT ON SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
10km (06:45) and a 5km fun run (07:45)
A total prize purse of R32 000 is up for grabs in the 10km and 21,1km races, with medals awarded to all finishers
The Asics Front Runner team, boasting more than 20 elite runners, will be aiming to break last year’s impressive 1:10 half marathon time Hyundai will provide a car to lead the top 21km runners
The event is perfectly timed for runners preparing for the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, offering a final long run before tapering
This year’s race features a host of luckydraw prizes, including: a laptop from It Needs, water dispensers from Aqua Angel, vouchers from Grosch Properties and two pairs of running shoes from Asics
The first 500 entrants across all distances will receive goodie bags, so early registration is encouraged
Race day access to Zevenwacht Mall will only be via Van Riebeeck Road Zevenhof Road and Skilpaddam Road will be closed to traffic
The organisers extended their gratitude to the City of Cape Town’s events department, which has been a longstanding and supportive partner in delivering a successful race year after year
. Entries can be submitted online at: https:// www entryninja.com/events/82446-voetof-the-wine-route. Contact Briggett on 082 856 3022 or Rudi on 082 081 4767 for more information.
At the meeting were (from left) Pieter Koen (chair: Durbanville Business),Theresa Uys (councillor: ward 112),André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal (sponsor),Gerhard Fourie (chair: Subcouncil 7),guest speaker Eddie Andrews (deputy mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment: City of Cape Town) and Delfina Correia of Be Made Whole Leadership Institute (sponsor) PHOTO: JOHAN WINTERBACH
Badisahelpsall
As a non-profit social services organisation, Badisa serves communities through 134 local programmes and branches across the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape with a simple mission to support those in need.
In the 2024-2025 financial year, Badisa increased its impact with 1 079 097 individuals reached through their network of care - from child protection to elderly care, early childhood development, substance dependency support and disability care This milestone was shared during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday 10 September at Vredelust Church in Boston, under the theme “Futureproofing Badisa” “Behind every number is a story A child protected, a family supported, an elder person comforted,” said Badisa CEO, Basie van Wyk “We are proud of our team of 3 700 staff and 2 645 volunteers who make this possible every day ”
KUUMBACARE
A highlight of the evening was the official launch of the Kuumba Care Day, themed "Colour the World with Care", which reflects Badisa’s commitment to instilling a culture of compassion that extends from within the organisation to communities across South Africa
In 2022, Kuumba Care was established by Badisa Tygerberg A fictional character named Kuumba from Rainbow Land is dedicated to assisting vulnerable children on Earth Badisa launched the Kuumba Care Programme, where “Kuumba” literally means "to use our creativity, to do as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than before"
The dedicated Kuumba Care Day, set to take place on 6 March 2026, will serve as an annual celebration of creativity, compassion, and community care
As part of the campaign, a special Kuumba sticker was introduced at R20
1079097
The number of individuals reached through Badisa’s network of care in its 2024-2025 financial year
“We see Kuumba as a canvas Each sticker is a way for people to express support for our work and learn more about the care we provide,” said chair of Badisa's board, Rev Charl van Rensburg The campaign will continue to roll out across Badisa branches and digital platforms in the months leading up to the inaugural Kuumba Care Day next year . Visit www.badisa.org.za to view the Annual Report and learn how you can get involved. Contact kuumba@badisa.org.za for more information.
character,Kuumba from Rainbow Land,is dedicated to assisting vulnerable children on
Rotary hosts open gardens
The annual Open Gardens event at 12 Plein Street and 40 Protea Way in Durbanville is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Tygerberg over two weekends - on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September, and again on 1 and 2 November
This year’s Open Gardens event offers more than just a picturesque stroll - it invites visitors to witness the unfolding of a botanical masterpiece in progress at 40 Protea Way This garden, long cherished by locals and visitors alike, is expanding its footprint and its purpose, evolving into a sanctuary that celebrates South Africa’s rich natural heritage, says Caroline Steenekamp, public relations representative for the Rotary Club of Tygerberg
"A quiet revolution in conservation and horticulture is underway at 40 Protea Road with the gracious garden being transformed into a vibrant showcase of indigenous flora, with a special focus on preserving the endangered renosterveld, she says
AGARDENWITHPURPOSE
The transformation is being led by garden manager Tania Fouché, whose vision is rooted in ecological restoration and education “We’re not just planting for beauty, we’re planting for biodiversity,” says Fouché
“By restoring renosterveld and expanding our indigenous collection, we’re creating a living classroom and a refuge for pollinators, birds and small mammals,” she says
Renosterveld, once widespread across the Western Cape, has been reduced to fragments due to urban development and agriculture The garden’s new direction aims to reverse that trend, offering a rare glimpse into this threatened ecosystem and its resilient plant life, she says "The Open Gardens tradition continues
with guided walks and talks at 40 Protea Road Visitors can explore blooming meadows, admire orchids in the hothouse and learn about the intricate relationships between native plants and the creatures they support
"The extended garden, pool and cottage areas will be under renovation as part of the ongoing transformation Visitors are encouraged to visit both gardens and to embrace the opportunity to witness change and conservation in action," Steenekamp says The first weekend the focus will be on the meadow gardens in bloom, while the second weekend will see the roses in bloom, she says The popular fresh scones and tea will be served at the equally beautiful garden at 12 Plein Street
“Every ticket sold helps fund community projects - from education to environmental stewardship This garden is a symbol of what’s possible when beauty and purpose come together,” she says
Tickets at R60 per person at the gates includes access to both the gardens at 12 Plein Street and 40 Protea Way . Contact Caroline at 082 820 2237 for more information or to become involved with the Rotary Club of Tygerberg.
From left: Rev Charl van Rensburg (Badisa chair),Kuumba (Badisa’s fictional character),and Basie van Wyk (Badisa CEO)
Badisa’s fictional
Earth.
The magnificent gardens at 12 Plein Street in Durbanville features natural water,indigenous plant life and countless other treasures,providing the ideal backdrop from the office park,where tea and scones will be served
Visitors can take a gentle stroll along the meandering pathway at 12 Plein Street to see the abundant and indigenous plant life and delicate insects.
CasualDayfun
Paarl School celebrated Casual Day on Friday 5 September Casual Day is a national fundraising and awareness initiative of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) in support of persons with disabilities
This year’s theme was “Beyond the Label”, a powerful reminder to look past disabilities and see the potential in every individual
The Paarl School Development Foundation is proud to collaborate with NCPD in this important cause
The learners had great fun with boeresport games specially adapted for children with disabilities, and they took part in a fashion parade, showcasing outfits made from recycled materials The Paarl School Development Foundation also sponsored a sweet treat pack for every learner and staff member
Speel, plant en groei - dit is lente by Curro Brackenfell
Dis heerlike lente by Curro Brackenfell en die gr R-leerders het die nuwe seisoen op die mooiste manier verwelkom deur self plantjies te plant en n heerlike piekniek in die buitelug te geniet Met groot opgewondenheid het die jong handjies die plantjies versorg - elkeen ` n simbool van groei en n nuwe begin, net soos hul eie lewensreis by die skool
Die dag was gevul met lag en leer Tussen die blomme en die sonskyn het die leerders nie net pret gehad nie, maar ook waardevolle lesse oor sorg en verantwoordelikheid ontdek Dit was duidelik dat hierdie spesiale dag die gr R-leerders se liefde vir die natuur en vir mekaar versterk het
A group of Paarl School learners strutting their stuff
Jon Luc Marais en Hayden Zass
Ella Bezuidenhoud en Ella-Rose Cupido
Grade R driver Zandré Smith pushed by his class mates Franco Carstens and Wessel Kriel came first in the novice race at Brackenfell Primary’s go-kart event on Friday.
Breoné Randall with Tristin Williams behind the steering wheel on their way to claim the Grade 7 race to finish the day on a high at Brackies on Friday
when Lelanie van Lill’s Spiderman team claimed honours in the first race
Kraaifontein grappleswith killingsprees
Oom Piet’s Xmas parties are back
The popular Oom Piet’s Christmas Party is back this year from 4 to 13 December at Durbanville Race Course
This event will be presented by the Rotary Club of Durbanville once more after the last one was presented before the Covid-19 pandemic - returning bigger and better than ever, bringing joy to both children and adults alike
The much-anticipated Oom Piet's Christmas Party promises to be a spectacular celebration for the whole community Families can look forward to delightful experiences, including a tractor ride, a charming picnic among straw bales and captivating entertainment featuring Oom Piet and his fabulous friends, including Noddy and others
The highlight of the day will be the
arrival of Father Christmas and the Fairy, who will bring gifts for all children between the ages of three and eight years
The opening night, Wednesday 3 December, will be free to the less privileged community at local farm schools
All proceeds from the event will go towards uplifting the local community, making this not only a festive occasion but also a meaningful one Tickets at R180 per person are available at Quicket Entry is free for children under two years of age
The gates open at 18:30 and the show ends at 21:30 Bring own picnic baskets There will also be a food truck
. Send an email to secretary@ rotarydurbanville co.za for more information.
Kommentaar // Comments
Erica van der Westhuizen (links) en Jani Mew,haar vriendin wat aan haar‘n nier geskenk het,kan nou selfs‘n glasie wyn saam geniet
Vrouskenknier aanvriendin
ESMÉERASMUS
ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
’nVrou van Durbanville wat vir jare drie keer per week dialise moes ontvang weens nierversaking, het 'n nuwe kans op ‘n normale lewe gekry nadat haar vriendin onlangs vir haar 'n nier geskenk het
Die 60-jarige Erica van der Westhuizen het haar vriendin, Jani Mew (46), heel ironies 13 jaar gelede ontmoet in die spreekkamer van die internis dr Rust Theron by die Mediclinic Durbanville, waar Mew die rekeninge behartig het en sy 'n pasiënt was Polisistiese nier- en lewersiekte is in 2011 per toeval by Van der Westhuizen gediagnoseer toe sy vir 'n ander skandering gegaan het "Dis 'n oorerflike siekte, hoewel nie een van my ouers dit gehad het nie," sê sy Ongelukkig het albei haar kinders, Kimberley (37) en Chad (33), dit oorgeërf, maar kan hulle dit met die regte lewenstyl bestuur
SIMPTOME
Voordat sy enige simptome getoon het, was sy 'n gimnastiekafrigter - "relatief fiks en altyd besig", sê sy "Afrigting het egter al hoe moeiliker geraak My niere was vergroot en ek het pyn gehad ná afrigtingsessies en het later as afrigter uitgetree," sê sy Sedert haar niere sowat vyf jaar gelede versaak het, moes sy drie keer per week vir dialise gaan - elke keer meer as vier ure - om haar bloed te filtreer en vog te verwyder "Ek het net geen energie gehad nie, was konstant naar en het met velprobleme, hoë bloeddruk en gewrigs- en rugpyn gesukkel "Die lewe met dialise is baie moeilik 'n Mens voel uitgeput op die dag van dialise; jou sewedagweek bestaan skielik net uit vier dae Dit was moeilik om met vakansie te gaan omdat jy altyd naby 'n dialisesentrum moet wees om elke tweede dag dialise te kan ontvang
"Jy is ook op 'n baie streng dieet; daar is baie dinge wat jy nie kan eet nie Ek moes ook my vloeistofinname tot selfs vier koppies per dag beperk - dis water, melk, tee, sop, sous en selfs vrugte ingesluit As 'n mens nie die reëls volg nie, raak jy baie siek en kan selfs sterf," verduidelik sy
"Met polisistiese niersiekte is jou niere met siste bedek en raak regtig baie groot Daar was nie plek in my liggaam vir n nuwe nier nie en in Desember verlede jaar is my regternier verwyder om plek te maak indien ek 'n oorplanting sou kon bekom
"Die wagperiode is egter tussen 12 en 15 jaar; ek het basies alle hoop opgegee dat ek ooit 'n nuwe nier sou ontvang Daar was baie familielede wat bereid was om 'n nier te skenk, maar daar was altyd 'n siektetoestand of iets wat hulle ongeskik gemaak het
"Op 'n dag het ek en Jani gesels en sy het my oor my bloedgroep uitgevra 'n Paar dae later het sy my gebel en gesê sy is dieselfde bloedgroep en wil graag vir my 'n nier skenk Ek het geen woorde gehad nie Ek kon nie glo dat iemand wat nie eens familie van my is nie, so iets vir my wil
HULLE ONTMOET MEKAAR
13 JAAR GELEDE IN DR. RUST THERON SE SPREEKKAMER
doen nie
"Maar dit is Jani; sy het 'n hart van goud en is die dapperste en gaafste mens wat ek ken Sy plaas altyd ander voor haarself en ek is so trots om haar as 'n vriend te hê," sê sy
SUKSESVOL
Die oorplanting is op 24 Junie gedoen en wat baie suksesvol "Nie net was ek ná 'n week tuis nie, maar die nier werk so goed, ek voel wonderlik Ek dink dit het baie daarmee te doen dat ons sulke goeie pasmaats was; die dokters het gevra of ons seker is ons is nie susters nie!"
"Nie net waardeer ék haar gebaar nie, maar ook my hele familie Ek het my lewe teruggekry en my familie hul vrou, ma en ouma Ek kan nou weer my kleinkinders by die skool gaan haal, hulle met hul huiswerk help en gehaltetyd met hulle spandeer Hulle is my lewe; hulle sê tannie Jani is hul superheld
"Ek kan nou ook met vakansies gaan, met ons honde gaan stap en eet wat ek wil Inteendeel, ek kon vir die eerste keer in vyf jaar avokadopeer eet, en dit was wonderlik
"Hoewel ek uiters dankbaar is vir my nuwe lewe, voel ek skuldig oor my vriende wat ek by dialise-sessies ontmoet het, wat nie so 'n geskenk ontvang het nie My wens is vir meer mense om orgaanskenkers te raak Jy kan nie net een persoon se lewe verander nie, maar hul hele familie se lewens," sê sy Vir Mew was die skenking van haar nier ook ‘n gebaar om iets aan haar oorlede suster terug te gee
"Ek het my tweede oudste suster sewe jaar gelede verloor aan ‘n ander siekte waaraan ek niks kon doen nie, maar ek sou enigiets doen om my suster te red Ek het besluit ek kan wel iemand anders se lewe red Ek het net gebid daaroor en besluit as dit die Here se wil is en as ons liggame ooreenstem, sal ek dit doen," vertel sy "Ek het ook besef wat Erica moet deurgaan deurdat sy altyd naby ‘n dialisesentrum moet wees en nie met vakansie kan gaan nie, want sy moet drie keer per week dialise kry Sy mag sekere goed nie eet nie en bietjie vloeistof per dag inneem Erica is so 'n goeie mens en verdien 'n normale lewe Sonder twyfel sal ek dit weer vir haar doen Dis so wonderlik om te kan sien hoe dankbaar Erica en haar familie is Hulle almal kan nie genoeg dankie sê nie Dis ook wonderlik om te sien hoe my nier dadelik begin werk het in haar liggaam en hoe haar gesondheid verbeter," vertel sy "Só goed," spot sy, "dat Erica ook skielik hou van koffie en sjokolade soos ek - so dit lyk my my nier het daardie invloed!"
Erica se suster het haar onlangs vir die Inspirasievrou 2025-kompetisie van die webblad Voelgoed ingeskryf en sy is as een van 50 finaliste aangewys
Hipnotiseur laat jou skater
Sy vertoning word beskryf as “melktert en boerewors”
As jy nog nie vir André, die skreeusnaakse hipnotiseur (soos wat hy bekend staan) in aksie gesien het nie, dan moet jy vra: hoekom nie?
André tree al vir 35 jaar oor die land heen op en hy is nog lank nie klaar met sy unieke vorm van vermaak nie Hy tree op Woensdag 1 en Donderdag 2 Oktober om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op
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Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre will come alive with world-class voices and orchestral brilliance on Saturday 4 October at 18:00, as the Duet Endowment Trust Gala Concert brings together top South African talent for one unmissable evening
Presented by Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the concert features internationally acclaimed soprano Golda Schultz and celebrated baritone Jacques Imbrailo, performing a rich selection of opera favourites and symphonic works
Born in Cape Town and now a global opera star, Schultz has performed at the likes of La Scala and the Met She returns home to sing arias from Faust, Don Giovanni, and The Rake’s Progress Imbrailo, known for his expressive voice and commanding stage presence, will present excerpts from Eugene Onegin, Billy Budd, and Don Carlo Th h t ill b l d b G t
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Woordedief by Woordfees
Die kinderproduksie Woordedief sal tydens die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees te sien wees op Sondag 12 Oktober om 15:30, en weer op Woensdag 15 Oktober om 09:30 en 11:00
Die Woordedief is ’n stoute kalant wat jaloers is op almal wat kan lees. Hy probeer sy allerbeste om woorde, stories, letters, sinne en sommer enige rondlopergedagtes te steel tot groot ontsteltenis van kinders wat só graag wil leer lees, spel en skryf en natuurlik die stories wil hoor
Hierdie stories kom uit die voorgeskrewe grondslagfase-boekies van NB Uitgewers
Die maats sal moet help keer dat Pol Pou, Robbie Robot en Zietie By nie in die Woordedief se sak beland en vir altyd verlore raak nie
Met kleurvolle dekor en kostuums, koddige karakters en musiek wat elke kleintjie se boude sal laat wikkel, word groot en klein genooi om te kom inloer en deel te raak van die voortsnellende aksie
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, wat verantwoordelik is vir die teks en regie, het al verskeie toekennings (KKNK Kanna, kykNET Fiësta, Fleur du Cap) en nominasies vir haar kinderteater ontvang.
Coenraad Rall, bekend as Amanda Strydom se pianis, is die musikale regisseur
Carlia Greyling is verantwoordelik vir die choreografie, Gerrit Snyman vir die stelontwerp en Mariska Meyer vir die kostuums.
Die akteurs is Eldon van der Merwe Wian Taljaard, Kerscha Titus en Mia van der Merwe
Die produksie is op die planke gebring met hulp en in opdrag van NB Uitgewers, die Wes-Kaapse onderwysdepartement en die Suidoosterfees
Die uur lange vertoning vind plaas by die Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof . Kaartjies is by Quicket beskikbaar
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. Mozart’s The Magic Flute, tailored for primary and high school learners, is on stage at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone from Tuesday 16 to Sunday 20 September daily at 10:00 and 13:00 Tickets from R80 at Webtickets.
. African Times is on stage at Artscape from 17 to 20
September Tickets cost R120 available at Webtickets
. Salt - at tripple bill of ballets presented by Cape Ballet Africa is at Theatre on the Bay from 17 to 27 September Tickets from R350 at Webtickets
. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: A World Premiere is on Thursday 18 September at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 available at Webtickets
. A Marius Small-Smith concert with Mauritz Lotz is on Thursday 18 September at 20:00 in the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch. Tickets cost R300 available at Webtickets.
. The Hugo Lambrechts Singing Department Annual Concert is on Friday 19 September at 18:30 in the auditorium This year's concert features songs from 'My Fair Lady' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. Tickets are R30 at Quicket
. The UCT Jazz Festival takes place from 23 to 25 September Evening concerts in the Baxter Concert Hall at 19:00
Tickets at Webtickets Free lunch hour
Library Desk concerts at 13:00 in the W H. Bell Music
Library
. Posduif tree op Vrydag 26 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos van R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net
. Moffie is te sien by die Baxter Flipside tot 27 September Kaartjies kos R240 by Webtickets
. Why we Sing - Together is at the Nassau Auditorium, Groote Schuur High School, Newlands on Sunday 28 September at 15:00 The Cwmbach Choir from Wales together with the Cape Welsh Choir Tickets
cost R150 at Quicket
. W A. Mozart’s Coronation Mass is at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch on Sunday 28 September at 16:00 Tickets from R120 at Webtickets
. The Tramp runs at Artscape from Wednesday 1 to Friday 10 October A mini-musical that tells the story of Charlie Chaplin through the perspective of his beloved Tramp character Tickets cost R200 to R220 at Webtickets
. Kenny G is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Thursday 2 October at 20:00 Tickets are available at Webtickets
. Juan Boucher tree op Donderdag 2 Oktober om 20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op Kaartjies kos R220 by Quicket
. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns to Theatre on the Bay from 3 October to 29 November Tickets from R275 at Webtickets
. Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition: Gala Concert and Finals is on Saturday 4 October at 16:00 at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch. Tickets R100 at Webtickets
. Duet Endowment Trust Gala is on Saturday 4 October at 18:00 at Artscape Tickets from R250 at Webtickets
. Laylatun Nabi (SAW) - In Praise of Ahlul-Bayt is on Saturday 4 October at 19:45 at The Baxter A kaleidoscope of soulful sounds representing South Africa’s richly diverse Muslim community Tickets R250 at Webtickets
. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is coming to Artscape from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October Tickets R250 at Webtickets
. Coppelia is at Artscape on Friday 17 October at 19:00 and Saturday 18 October at 14:00 and 19:00 Tickets cost R200 to R550 available at Webtickets
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The ‘Duet Endowment Trust Gala Concert’ brings together top South African talent for one unmissable evening at the Artscape
Negotiation is key to best deal
While the asking price of a property may seem fixed,it might often be a starting point for negotiation,and it is common for buyers to look for a discount
Negotiating a discount is part of most property transactions, and the worst that can happen is that the seller says “no ”
According to agents from the Seeff Property Group there are some factors which buyers need to consider if they hope to get a discount on the seller’s asking price
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Firstly, determine whether there is actually an opportunity for a discount
If you are for example purchasing off-plan, then the prices are usually fixed, but there may be a special deal as part of the marketing of the development
Instances where you could perhaps get a discount on the asking price include where the property is older and requires upgrading and renovation Then, there might be an opportunity to get a discount, provided it is not already discounted
If the property has been on the market for some time then there might be an opportunity to get a discount on the asking price
It will, however, depend on whether the seller is prepared to drop the price, or would rather wait for another buyer
CASHISKING
Cash usually tops all other payment methods
If you are paying in cash with no contingencies attached to the offer, there may be an opportunity
CT dominates luxury property market
The five top suburbs in the country now boast an average house price upwards of R20 million, all located in Cape Town which makes up nine of the top 10 suburbs by price value for this year, according to the Seeff Property Group
A record 146 properties have sold for over R20 million, generating over R5 billion in value for this year so far – exceeding the total for the whole 2024-year in volume and value Of these, 15 sold for
over R50 million with four priced over R100 million (two each in Clifton and Constantia). Record prices already achieved include R65 million for an apartment (Bantry Bay) and R104,5 million for a house (Constantia Upper), both sold by Seeff Cape Town’s high-net-worth suburbs have surged further in value
The top five suburbs include Clifton (R25m), Bantry Bay R23m), Llandudno (R21,5m), Constantia Upper (R21,4m) and Bishopscourt (R20,9m).
DON’T LET THAT ASKING PRICE INTIMIDATE OR SCARE YOU
to get a discount as the seller could bank the money quickly
If you do not have to sell a property first and you already have finance in place, then it may be possible to secure a small discount
There should, however, be no other contingencies as the seller will weigh the cost of having to wait
Pre-approved finance with a bigger deposit might also sweeten the deal.
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If the market is slow and there are many properties on the market, and the seller is motivated to sell as soon as possible, there might also be an opportunity to get a discount
Again, the better the price, the higher the chance of getting your offer approved.
Bear in mind that in the event that the seller receives other offers, then it is unlikely that a discount will be contemplated unless the buyer’s offer is significantly better, a cash offer for example
If you really want the house, then you will likely need to either offer the full asking price, or possibly even more to secure the property, says Seeff Ultimately, getting a discount is about being a knowledgeable and strategic buyer
Do your research, understand the seller’s situation, and use every tool at your disposal to make a well-reasoned and confident offer
Source: Seeff Property Group (Propstats/Lightstone data) shows an infographic generated by AI
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Iover 200km/h, its engine roaring like thunder as it blurs past in a streak of colour, hugging the curves of the track with precision and power.
Well, that is exactly what spectators will experience when the Mother City plays host to the inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October
Framed by the breathtaking backdrop of Table Mountain along Phillip Kgosana Drive, the event blends the adrenaline of hill climb racing with a premium lifestyle experience
From sleek supercars to vintage icons, Speed Classic brings together 150 remarkable machines worth over R600 million for a weekend of automotive indulgence
Garth Mackintosh, event co-founder, says it took about five years to plan the show
"The inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town also marks the revival of Cape Town's hill climb legacy, bringing back a motorsport tradition that started in 1912, which saw drivers test their skills on Camps Bay Drive, Signal Hill Road and Kloof Road " He believes Phillip Kgosana Drive is the perfect location as they need a road to bring the cars back
"It is a unique road It is fast at the start, then it has some spectacular curves It is a beautiful piece of road to drive And it is at the foot of Table Mountain," explains Mackintosh
Enzo Kuun, Speed Classic race director and driver, shares more details about the spectacle "This event is driven by speed We got entries from across the world, from Switzerland, Poland, Sweden People can expect to see cars like the Ferrari 308 and cars from the 1930s," he explains Kuun says on the first day of the event
25-26OCT
The Mother City plays host to the inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town.
patrons can get up close and personal with the jewels of the motoring world The spotlight will shift to speed on Sunday in the King of the Mountain showdown
"A classic car is like art, you cannot replace it
“Those vehicles were built in an era The people who designed and built them have died and it becomes collection items What makes the classic day so special is that we bring those vehicles out into a safe environment and ask the collectors to come and showcase their cars "
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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is geared up to host this "world-class event"
"This event has the potential to grow into a real mainstay event for the city and one that will bring visitors from around the world and showcase our city globally "
Steyn Momberg, project director, adds that spectators can look forward to seeing modern supercars and high-performance racing machines compete across 2,1km of twisting tarmac and a 150-metre vertical climb
He says the event has been approved by Motor Sport South Africa
"The racecourse is built with Formula 1 approved concrete barriers, our marshalling team is from Western Province Racing, so we believe that we have a safe event On Phillip Kgosana the outbound road will be the racing track, and people will be able to stand right on top and watch the cars race "
Rugby semi-finals at City Park set finals lineup
Rugby enthusiasts were treated to a feast of rugby on Saturday 13 September at City Park when the semi-finals in the different Super Leagues were contested Villager sent SK-Walmers packing by 4431 in the first semi-final of Super League A and Hamiltons limped to a 35-34 victory over Durbell in the other match
However, all eyes were on the match between Primrose and Belhar in Super League B, which Primrose won by 46-34 In the other match, Franschhoek eventually progressed to Super League A after six attempts to gain promotion when they beat Kraaifontein 33-18
In Super League C, it was one-way traffic in the match between Young Peoples and Violets with the team from Paarl winning by 56-13 All Saints were too strong for
Gardens, winning their contest by 45-19
The finals and play-offs will be held on Saturday 20 September at City Park
In Super League A, it is Helderberg and in Super League B Hamediehs who will await the winner of SK-Walmers vs Durbell and the winner of Belhar vs Kraaifontein, respectively
With the results of the semis Franschhoek and Primrose are promoted to Super League A next year, All Saints and St Georges in Super League B and Hands & Heart and Kylemore in Super League C
The three teams at the bottom of Super League C - Eersterivier, Strand United and Caledonian Roses, drop to the Zonal Sections, which are Northerns, Southern and City Leagues
Tyger-gimnastiekklub skitter by dieWes-Kaap-kampioenskap
Altesame 30 seunsgimnaste van die Tygergimnastiekklub het op Sondag 31 Augustus aan die Wes-Kaapse kampioenskap in Saldanhabaai deelgeneem Hulle het altesaam 16 goue medaljes, 11 silwer- en drie bronsmedaljes verower Tien seuns het podiumplekke behaal en is gekies om van 2 tot 3 Oktober aan die SA kampioenskap in Pretoria deel te neem Die Tyger-gimnastiekklub hou 'n fondsinsamelingsprojek op Erfenisdag (24 September) van 11:00 tot 15:00 vir hierdie seuns en om gimnastiek-apparaat vir die klub aan te koop Eetgoed sal verkoop word Daar sal 'n springkasteel en hindernisbaan vir oud en jonk wees
Die vlak 1- en vlak 3-gimnaste is (voor van links) Wikus Jooste, Christiaan Steenkamp, Nikolai Prinsloo,Noah Genade,Jannes Badenhorst en Johnny Niemand Middel: James Schenck, Nico Potgieter,Brayden Bam,Matteo Bakkes, Stefan Maree,William Eales en Marno Greeff Agter: Ellouette Loubser,Yaron Loubser,Keanan de Vries, Melody Islip,Anushka Kruger,Annette Minnaar,en Madelein Meyer (afrigters)
Die seuns wat aan die SA Kampioenskap gaan deelneem,is (agter van links) Ethan Genade,Jedi de Vries,Stefan Maree,Matteo Bakkes en Henry Groenewald Voor is William Swift,Nico Potgieter,Handré Pretorius,James Schenck en Johnny
Die vlak 2-gimnaste is (voor van links)
Christiaan Visser, Handré Pretorius,Marlu le Roux,Aiden Maritz, Ethan Genade,Connor Genade en William Swift Middel: Adrean Visser, Henry Groenewald,Jedi die Vries,Magnus van der Merwe,Christiaan Fernandes,Liam Botha, Alexander Edge en Hendré Badenhorst Agter is die afrigters (in dieselfde volgorde as
