TygerBurger | Brackenfell | E-Edition | 5 November 2025

IGRANDSON FULFILS A PROMISE 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING

Adream takesflight

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

t was an extraordinarily special day for Gladys Mostert (84) and her grandson Andy (20) – a day when dreams long cherished finally took flight.

As a young boy, Andy, who hails from Kraaifontein, had two wishes; to become a pilot and to take his beloved Ouma on a flight It was a dream that Gladys, despite her lifelong fear of flying, treasured deeply

Andy’s passion for aviation took root in early childhood As a toddler, he would spend hours playing with toy planes In fact, almost as soon as he began to speak, he declared his ambition to become a pilot, a dream that never wavered as he grew older

“My dad, Pierre, had a passion for aviation and took me to airshows when I was growing up,” Andy recalls “It fascinated me By the time I was 13, a friend from church took me up for a flight While in the air, I got to take the controls for a few minutes and I was hooked ”

On his 16th birthday, Pierre surprised his son with an introductory flying lesson at a local flight school

“From that day onwards, we began to work out how to make it happen,” says Andy “Flight school is very expensive, so we started brainstorming ideas ” At 18, Andy finally got his chance He began training and earned his private pilot’s licence shortly before Christmas

OUMA’S 84TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED SKY-HIGH OVER WEST COAST

last year Now, he is steadily logging flight hours and pursuing his ambition of becoming a bush pilot

ADREAMTRANSCENDSGENERATION

Throughout his journey, his grandmother remained one of his greatest supporters As a little boy, Andy had solemnly promised her that one day, when he was “grown up”, he would take her flying

“It was my dream, and hers,” he says “He drew me countless pictures of aeroplanes, which I faithfully stuck to my fridge,” recalls Gladys with a smile “He always told me, ‘One day, Ouma, we’re going to fly’ ” That long-promised day arrived just after Gladys’s 84th birthday

Pierre drove her to the airstrip under the pretense of visiting Andy, who had taken his sister up for a flight “When we got there, Andy walked up to her and said, ‘Come Ouma, today is the day’!” says dad Pierre “She was a bit nervous,” Andy admits “Right from the start, she told me not to do anything crazy I promised her I’d take it easy

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

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

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

FRIDAY7NOVEMBER

. Edgemead Family Night Market takes place at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive 16:00 tp 21:00 Craft, Bric a Brac, food, live music and fun for the whole family

SATERDAG8NOVEMBER

. Die Wes-Kaapse tak van die Broodboomvereniging van Suid-Afrika (BVSA) hou sy jaarlikse ope dag en plantverkoping op van 09:00 tot 15:00 in Tara, Durbanville 'n Verskeidenheid broodbome is weer vanjaar beskikbaar, terwyl ander skaars en eksotiese plante ook te koop sal wees. Die ope dag en verkoping vind plaas by Krisantslot 1 in Tara. Toegang is gratis. Mense kan ook op die dag by die vereniging aansluit teen R260 per jaar om hul kennis van broodbome uit te brei.

. A book sale will be held at the market on at Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 14:00 The market is held every second Saturday of the month at the centre at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville There will be R5 books for sale Contact Terence on (WhatsApp) 082 224 5454 or Allen on 078 393 5924 for more information.

. Coin enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Cape Town Coin Show returns to the Century City Convention Centre Running from 10:00 to 16:00 with free entry, the event will showcase accredited international and local coin dealers. A major highlight of the show will be the exclusive release of a limited-edition silver Kruger Rand featuring the iconic Cape Town skyline . Christ the Mediator Church in Portland, Mitchell's Plain, will host its annual bazaar at the church on 8 November at 08:00 The pageants include Mr Legs for men of all ages and Granny's Got Groove, for the sassiest, most stylish and funkiest grannies. The seven-a-side soccer tournament will be for girls and boys and will take place from 09:30 For more information, call the office at 021 3922 850 or send a WhatsApp message to 076 775 2013.

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryf-werksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

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

Airportexpansion getsgreenlight

Cape Winelands Airport has received environmental authorisation (EA) from the provincial department of environmental affairs and development planning (DEADP), marking a key step forward in the planned airport expansion.

The authorisation was officially issued last Monday 27 October despite fears of noise pollution, traffic congestion and others The planned expansion of Cape Winelands Airport is expected to be an investment of approximately R8 billion into the economy of the Western Cape, according to a media release by the airport One of the biggest infrastructure projects in the City of Cape Town, it is anticipated to open in 2028

MAJORMILESTONE

This approval marks a major milestone in the progression of the project and authorises the applicant, Capewinelands Aero, to proceed with a phased expansion across 883ha that will transform the existing facility into a major aviation hub complete with terminal buildings, general aviation facilities and extensive supporting infrastructure such as new sewage systems, electricity infrastructure, access roads, stormwater management structures and solar photovoltaic installations

The approval follows an extensive environmental assessment and consultation process undertaken in full compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)

The authorisation is the culmination of more than two years of dedicated environmental planning and public participation, including four rounds of public consultation, two open days, and over 40 specialist studies assessing environmental, social, and technical factors With this authorisation now in place, the environmental practitioners have 14 days to formally notify all registered interested and affected parties

“The granting of environmental authorisation is an important validation of the extensive work and consultation that has gone into ensuring this project meets the highest environmental and community standards,” says Deon Cloete, managing director of Cape Winelands Airport

NEXTPHASE

The next phase will focus on developing the detailed plans and implementation measures as stipulated by DEADP before any construction-related activities begin

The Cape Winelands Airport expansion project aims to establish a modern, multipurpose regional airport that enhances connectivity, supports economic growth and unlocks new opportunities for trade, tourism, and industry across the Western Cape, according to the media release

The proposed project entails the expansion of the existing Cape Winelands Airport in a phased development approach

This includes the realignment of the A masterplan perspective by

Shoppe childstu

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Canal Walk Shopping Centre was abuzz recently as Compact Food Solutions (CFS) launched its “Raise a Life Raise a Nation ” awareness campaign part of a national effort to combat child stunting in South Africa

The event, which ran from Wednesday 29 October to Sunday 2 November, brought families, shoppers, and community members together to learn about the critical role of child nutrition in shaping the country’s future

In a nation celebrated for its generosity and ubuntu, the reality remains stark: one in four South African children is growing up stunted a condition caused by chronic undernutrition that permanently limits growth and brain development

Determined to change that, Jenny Martin, Managing Director of Compact Food Solutions, is leading the charge from her Cape Town base

“When we nourish a child, we fuel a future,” says Martin “We raise healthier, happier children who will one day raise families, communities, and our nation ”

UNDERSTANDINGTHECHALLENGE

According to the SADHS 2016/2024 UNICEF report, 29% of South African children under five are stunted often up to 15cm shorter than expected for their age, and with as much as 40% of brain development lost during their first 1 000 days of life

While irreversible, stunting is entirely preventable CFS produces lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS-MQ) that meet WHO and UNICEF standards and distributes them through accredited NGOs to early childhood centres These small sachets, added to a child’s food, fill vital nutritional gaps between six and twentythree months “These sachets might look small, but their impact is enormous,” says Martin “They help children grow, learn, and thrive ”

VOICESFROMCANALWALK

At the Canal Walk activation, shoppers were encouraged to interact with displays, learn about early nutrition, and pledge support through micro-donations The event drew strong community engagement

Kunsstudiosmaak deureoopvirpubliek

Open Studios 2025 bied unieke geleentheid om oorspronklike kunswerke teen studiepryse te koop.

Op Saterdag 6 Desember sal Boston

Studio in Bellville weer sy deure vir kunsliefhebbers open wanneer Boston

Open Studios 2025 van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaasvind Die jaarlikse gebeurtenis, wat as ’n hoogtepunt beskou word, bied besoekers die seldsame geleentheid om kunstenaars in hul kreatiewe ruimtes te ontmoet en oorspronklike kunswerke teen goeie pryse dikwels 30 tot 60% laer as galerypryse te koop

Vanjaar is ’n oorgangsfase vir die gewilde gebeurtenis Die stigters, Laurette de Jager en Ilse Nieman, wat die inisiatief jare gelede van stapel gestuur het, tree ná vanjaar se weergawe af Die leierstokkie word dan aan ’n nuwe komitee, bestaande uit Annehette Troost, Adele Helfrich en Jacques Kannemeyer oorhandig “Ons is trots op wat ons bereik het en opgewonde oor die toekoms onder nuwe leierskap,” sê De Jager

BYNA30KUNSTENAARS

Vanjaar sal 29 kunstenaars van verskillende dissiplines hul studio's in die gebied oopmaak wat begrens word deur die N1, Voortrekkerweg, Durbanweg en Mike Pienaar-boulevard

Die deelnemers sluit in visuele kunstenaars Hugo de Villiers en Jacques Kannemeyer, asook verskeie ander gevestigde kunstenaars

Die fotograwe is Hendre Louw en Amy Krause, terwyl die keramiekkunstenaars Karen Kotze en Trudy Oosthuizen ook

gaan uitstal

Dan is daar ook die ontwerpers Karla Louw, Annette Oosthuizen, Terice Louw en Marinda Lindeque, asookskrywer

Mareli Smit en wynmaker Pieter de Waal

SPESIALEUITSTALLINGVIRGOEIEDOEL

’n Opwindende nuwe toevoeging vanjaar is die Thinking Rabbits-uitstalling in vennootskap met The Thinking Fund (TTF)

Die uitstalling sal sy debuut by die Open Studios maak voordat dit op 13 Desember na die Candice Bermangalery verhuis, gevolg deur ’n aanlyn liefdadigheidsveiling

Opbrengste sal beurse en vaardigheidsontwikkelingsprogramme ondersteun, wat die volgende generasie se talent sal help bevorder

Die Boston Open Studios-konsep strek verder as net die verkoop van kuns

Dit bied vir die publiek ’n unieke kans om die kunstenaarslewe van naderby te ervaar, kreatiewe prosesse te verstaan, en direkte kontak met plaaslike talent te maak

“Dit haal die geheimsinnige uit die kunstenaarstudio en skep ’n gemeenskapsgevoel rondom kreatiwiteit,” verduidelik een van die organiseerders

Besoekers kan die dag na hartelus geniet deur van studio tot studio te beweeg, kunstenaars in aksie te sien, en unieke stukke vir hul eie versamelings te koop

Die gebeurlikheid is gratis en oop vir die publiek ’n perfekte daguitstappie vir gesinne en kunsliefhebbers . Volg @bostonopenstudios op Facebook en Instagram vir meer inligting.

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“The winds were strong that day – around 60 to 70 km/h – and we certainly felt them as we climbed, but ouma was incredibly brave

“She didn’t scream once; she simply closed her eyes and stayed calm ”

“The hardest part,” laughs Gladys, “was clambering very ungracefully into the plane

“I was nervous at first, but once I was settled in and Andy began talking me through everything, I started to relax

As we took off, he explained each step It grew quiet, we gathered speed, and then came Andy’s words: ‘Ouma, we’re up in the air’!”

ADAYTOREMEMBER

Andy turned the nose of the Sling 2, powered by its Rotax 912 engine, towards the West Coast For the next hour and a half, they soared along the coastline to Saldanha and back

“I don’t know who was happier – Ouma

or me,” says Andy

“Having her in that plane with me was magical It felt incredible to fulfil the promise I made as a child The first thing I wanted to see was Robben Island, and as we flew over the ocean, I reminded Andy a few times that I couldn’t swim,” she chuckles

“Seeing the coastline from such a low altitude was unforgettable ” For Gladys, it was the birthday surprise of a lifetime

"Scared and all, it was a surprise of a lifetime I’ve only flown once before, on a Boeing, to visit my children in Australia,” she says

“But all said and done, I reveled in it It was hard to believe I’d actually done it, and so did my friends, until they saw the photos

“An hour and a half flew by like minutes,” says Gladys

“I am so very proud of him He’s a brilliant pilot – and yes, I would absolutely do it again, in an instant ”

Newname,same24hourservice

After more than six decades of serving the northern suburbs community, the iconic M-KEM 24 Hour Pharmacy in Bellville is embarking on an exciting new chapter as UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health, while maintaining its commitment to providing uninterrupted health-care services to local families.

The transition, announced by founder Hylton Mallach, fondly known as Mr M, comes as part of M-KEM’s partnership with Clicks Holdings, established in 2023 For Bellville residents who have relied on the pharmacy’s roundthe-clock services for generations the change represents continuity rather than disruption

“When I first opened the doors of M-KEM in 1964 my dream was simple, to create a pharmacy that puts people first,” reflected Mallach, whose vision has served countless northern suburbs families through medical emergencies, late-night needs and everyday health-care requirements

He no longer serves as the owner of M-KEM as the Clicks Group has been the owner since 2023

The pharmacy made history in the Western Cape when it pioneered 24-hour pharmaceutical services “In 1999 M-KEM became one of the first pharmacies in South Africa to be open 24 hours a day, ensuring care was always available, day or night,” Mallach noted, a service that has

M-KEM IS NOW PART OF CLICKS HOLDINGS

become essential for Bellville and surrounding communities

COMMUNITYCORNERSTONE REMAINSUNCHANGED

For loyal customers concerned about changes to their trusted healthcare provider, Mallach offered reassurance: “What does this mean for me as a customer?

The answer is simple: everything you love about M-KEM stays exactly the same ”

The familiar faces behind the counter, the specialised clinics and the gold-standard service that has made M-KEM a community institution will continue unabated

The pharmacy’s location in Bellville remains the same as is the round-the-clock availability that has made it a lifeline for emergency medications and urgent healthcare needs continues without interruption

“Today I am honoured to share some exciting news about our future

“In 2023, M-KEM proudly became part of Clicks Holdings, and with this partnership comes the opportunity to take the very best of M-KEM and expand it further than ever before,”

Mallach explained

The rebranding to UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health represents more than just a name change; it signals the recognition of a

uniquely successful community pharmacy model that is now set to benefit other South African communities

The M-KEM approach, characterised by treating health care as personal rather than transactional, has proven so successful in Bellville that it will now serve as the template for a new network of communityfocused pharmacies nationwide

“This transition is not an ending,” Mallach emphasised, "but the continuation of a legacy, one that I am personally proud to endorse "

LOOKINGAHEADWHILE HONOURINGTHEPAST

As Bellville prepares to welcome the UniCare era the community can take pride in knowing its local pharmacy is the gold standard for community health care in South Africa

The model of care developed in the northern suburbs will now extend its reach to help other communities across the country

For Bellville residents the message is clear: while the name above the door may change the community-centred care that has defined M-KEM for 60 years continues stronger than ever under the UniCare banner

The pharmacy continues to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at its familiar Bellville location, ensuring the northern suburbs community never goes without essential health-care services

Skolenuus // Schools News

CurroBrackenfellmarks10years

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DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

Curro Brackenfell marked a significant milestone on October 17, as the school community gathered for its 10-year birthday assembly, celebrating a decade of educational growth

The morning event brought together learners, staff, parents, and special guests from Curro head office to commemorate the school's transformation from its humble beginnings in 2015 to where it is today

Head of school Suzanne Smit delivered the keynote address, reflecting on the school's journey "The past is kind enough to give you lessons The present is kind enough to give you opportunities The future is kind enough to give you both," she said to the assembly

In a touching moment that highlighted the school's lasting impact, two former learners who spoke at the very first assembly

ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS GROWTH AND VISION

in 2015 reconnected with their alma mater Andrea Jacobs, now 21, returned in person to share how the school helped shape her confidence Her fellow Grade 5 classmate from that inaugural day, Somila Chabula, contributed a heartfelt video message from afar, expressing gratitude for the role Curro Brackenfell played in his personal development and success

LEADERSHIP

The celebration also recognised the leadership of executive head JP le Roux, who has guided the school since September 2023

Under his vision, Curro Brackenfell achieved a major milestone with the launch of its long-awaited high school, bringing renewed energy and pride to the campus As the school enters its second decade, the administration emphasised

its continued commitment to the core values of care, courage, and connection that have defined its educational approach The 10-Year Birthday Assembly served not only as a reflection on past achievements but as a reaffirmation of Curro Brackenfell's mission to shape futures, one learner at a time, as it looks toward continued growth and excellence in the years ahead

The assembly also celebrated the leadership of Mr JP le Roux, Executive Head since September 2023, whose vision has ushered in a bold new chapter for the school Under his guidance, Curro Brackenfell launched its longawaited high school

Looking ahead to the next decade, Smit noted that Curro Brackenfell will continue to uphold its founding principles of care, courage, and connection

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Huwittcrowned braaichampion

The heat was real and the stakes even higher as Capegate Shopping Centre wrapped up another unforgettable CG Braai Challenge. After a series of high-pressure cook-offs and a trolley dash that had crowds cheering, Huwitt Strydom emerged as the 2025 Braai Champion, claiming the title with a bold coffee-rubbed ribeye and red wine reduction.

The annual competition, now a highlight on Capegate’s events calendar, drew food lovers from across the region Ten finalists faced off in three gruelling rounds judged by acclaimed chef Bertus Basson and returning champion Lindley Hendricks Each round tested technical skill, originality and the unmistakable spirit of the South African braai

“The CG Braai Challenge brings South African food culture and community to life,” said Zoë Enslin, Marketing Manager at Capegate Shopping Centre “There’s real heart behind every dish, and the level of passion from our contestants is what makes this event stand out Strydom took a bold approach, and it paid off ”

His winning dish was a masterclass in balance: rich, tender beef contrasted by the sharp depth of a silky red wine reduction The judges praised his control of the coals, precision timing and confident flavours

Our top three finalists delivered standout performances in front of a live audience Chad Milne secured second place with his Chops & Sausage Braai Fusion a balanced, flavour-packed plate that nailed both technique and tenderness Alvirno Coetzee claimed third with his lamb curry chops, served alongside a classic South African potato salad Bold, aromatic and unmistakably local, his dish proved to be a crowd favourite

Broodboomvereniging hou ope dag in D’ville

Die Wes-Kaapse tak van die Broodboomvereniging van Suid-Afrika (BVSA) hou sy jaarlikse ope dag en plantverkoping op Saterdag 8 November van 09:00 tot 15:00 in Tara, Durbanville ’n Verskeidenheid broodbome is weer vanjaar beskikbaar, terwyl ander skaars en eksotiese plante ook te koop sal wees

LEWENDEFOSSIELE

"Broodbome word dikwels lewende fossiele genoem, aangesien hulle een van die oudste oorlewende groep saadplante is wat voor die era van dinosourusse, sowat 300 miljoen jaar gelede, verskyn het Dit is dus 'n besondere belewenis om hierdie plante in hul natuurlike habitat te besoek, en 'n voorreg om hierdie plante en saailinge wettig te kan verkry," sê Kobus van der Walt, voorsitter van die WesKaapse tak van die BVSA

Die BVSA is ’n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat die wettige versameling en kweek van broodbome aanmoedig

deur die tak aangewend vir die hou van werksessies oor broodbome, die reël van habitattoere en alle ander projekte

VINKSETUIN

Vink se Tuin is onder meer ’n projek wat deur die vereniging in vennootskap met die Stad Kaapstad in Majik Forest-park onderneem is

In 2016 is daar sowat 140 broodbome geplant, wat van ’n private versamelaar aangekoop is Die vereniging is verantwoordelik vir die instandhouding van hierdie plante en die sny van die gras in die gebied

Mense word genooi om die broodboomtuin in Majik Forest (op die hoek van Jip de Jager-rylaan en Van Riebeeckshof-weg) te besoek

Volgens Van der Walt wil die vereniging graag dié tuin vergroot en versoek mense om inheemse broodbome in hul tuine, wat te groot geword het, aan die vereniging te skenk om in die tuin te plant vir die nageslag

BOLD COFFEE-RUBBED RIBEYE SECURES BRAAI CHAMPIONSHIP FOR STRYDOM

GROWSINPOPULARITY

The final round kicked off with an R800 trolley dash through Checkers, adding a layer of strategy and speed to the mix

With ingredients in hand, the top three finalists had two and a half hours to prepare a signature dish that would secure the win Capegate, located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, has built a strong reputation as a hub for retail, community events and local experiences Through events like the CG Braai Challenge, it continues to create spaces where community, food and local flair intersect Capegate strives to continue delivering value and entertainment in equal measure

Strydom’s win comes with a prize bundle worth R30 000, including a luxury stay at Kol Kol Mountain Lodge, a Weber braai, Capegate and Checkers vouchers, a premium meat hamper and more

“Our goal has always been to create moments that matter for our shoppers,” said Enslin “This event brings people together around a shared love of food, and that’s something worth celebrating ”

The CG Braai Challenge continues to grow in popularity, drawing top-tier judges, passionate participants and enthusiastic crowds With entries climbing each year, the bar has been set high for 2026

. Curious about the winning dish? You can try your hand at Huwitt’s winning recipe or the other Braai Challenge finalists, available on Capegate’s website: https://capegatecentre co.za/blog/cg-braai-champion-2025

Inligting soos die identifikasie, versorging en beheer van plantsiektes van broodbome word deur werksessies en tuinbesoeke met lede en die publiek gedeel

Toere word ook vir lede gereël om die plante in hul natuurlike habitat te besigtig

BESKERM

Broodbome word streng ingevolge wetgewing beskerm en beheer, en slegs permithouers met die nodige dokumentasie word toegelaat om broodbome te verkoop

Die verkoping is nie net vir lede van die vereniging nie, maar enige tuiskweker, ook van ander plante, is welkom om hul plante te kom verkoop teen 'n 5%-heffing op verkope

Die geld wat ingesamel word, word

VERLIGDRUK

"Deur die aanbied van broodboomverkopings het die vereniging oor die afgelope jare ’n baie belangrike bydrae gelewer om die visie van 'n broodboom in elke tuin te bevorder Broodbome vertoon nie net mooi nie, maar is ook van waarde en redelik droogtebestand Die voortplanting en vermeerdering van broodbome verseker nie net die voortbestaan nie, maar verlig ook die druk om plante onwettig uit die natuur te verwyder," sê Van der Walt Die ope dag en verkoping vind plaas by Krisantslot 1 in Tara Toegang is gratis Mense kan ook op die dag by die vereniging aansluit teen R260 per jaar om hul kennis van broodbome uit te brei

Tyd wag vir niemand

Dis weer daai tyd van die jaar wanneer almal hoop dat tyd 'n klein bietjie vinniger kan aanbeweeg

Dit was 'n lang jaar; mense is moeg en wil gaan rus

Kersfees is om die draai en die feestyd begin oor minder as 'n maand Die Kersfeesversierings is op en Michael Buble, Boney M en Mariah Carey se bekende Kersliedjies speel weer binnekort oral in elke winkelsentrum

Ek is bly dat die feestyd aangebreek het en sien baie uit daarna Maar om eerlik te wees, ek wens soms dat die tyd 'n bietjie stadiger kan stap

Ek het so baie dinge gehad wat ek graag vanjaar wou gedoen het, maar 2025 het gekom en gegaan Dalk aanstaande jaar?

Maar ek weet vir 'n feit 2026 gaan ook seker in 'n oogwink verbygaan En voor ons dit weet, is dit al weer tyd vir die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi in 2027

Kommentaar // Comments

BULL FLUGTAG SOARS AGAIN: Fun,laughter and high-flying excitement filled

Waarom gaan die tyd so gou, wonder ek soms Ek is seker ek is nie al een wat dít wonder nie

Dit voel soos gister toe ons nog laas om die Kerstafel gesit het en crackers oopgeskiet het, geskenke oopgemaak het en as 'n familie saamgekuier het Dit voel soos gister toe ek my vrou en seuntjie 'n soentjie en drukkie gegee het en gesê het “Voorspoedige Nuwejaar” Ek kan dit nog so duidelik onthou

My seun se skooljaar in graad 2 vanjaar het ook gevlieg

Die arme klong het nog nie eens sy onderwyser gewoond geraak nie, en daar kry hy 'n nuwe een

My vrou het vanjaar studeer, en vandeesweek haar laaste eksamen afgelê Ek weet uit ervaring dat wanneer mens studeer, die tyd geneig is om nog vinniger aan te beweeg

Ek weet ek is nie al een wat 'n jaar begin met groot planne nie Ek weet baie mense stel doelwitte vir hulself aan die begin van die jaar sogenaamde Nuwejaarsvoornemens maar haal dit nie Dis doelwitte wat binne ons bereik is, maar die tyd laat ons dit net nie toe nie Dis nie omdat ons lui is nie, maar die realiteit is ons almal werk; kinders het skool, sport, huiswerk en dan is daar familie en vriende vir wie ons moet tyd maak Ons het side hustles, stokperdjies en behoort aan of een of ander buitemuurseof kerkklub wat ons tyd in beslag neem

My plan vanjaar was om by een van daai klubs aan te sluit, om verder te studeer, fiks te raak, iewers heen te reis met my gesin en eintlik net meer tyd met my vriende en familie te spandeer, veral met my seun

Ons samelewing is op 'n hasepad êrens of iewers heen, voel dit soms vir my Die hoogtepunt van baie mense se werksweek is die naweek wanneer ons vir twee dae kan afskakel, 'n vuurtjie kan aansteek, ‘n glas wyn kan drink en sport kan geniet

Vir ander wat die jaar hard gewerk het en byna geen breek geneem het nie, is daai hoogtepunt die feestyd, maar selfs die feestyd vlieg in n oogwink verby Voor ons ons oë kan uitvee, is dit Junie 2026 en winter

Ek weet dat die horlosie nie aangepas kan word nie en dat dit nie kan stilstaan nie Tyd staan vir niemand stil nie

Ek wens net soms dat die tyd net klein bietjie stadiger kan beweeg Waarom? Behalwe vir dit wat ek reeds genoem het, is daar soveel dinge wat ek as ouer nog wil doen met my seun

In 'n dokumentêre program onlangs sê 'n avontuurlustige aan die aanbieder, "ons het net een lewe, en dis nog nie eers 100 jaar nie " -RICHARDROBERTS

Embrace analog to balance digital life

Regarding the letter published on 29 October, it appears that the world has moved from physical childhood slavery to mental childhood slavery Meditation tai chi hiking many sports and activities away from computers help solve this problem I am a software developer with 40 years experience I hike I meditate I do tai chi I wear a 40-year-old watch that doesn’t count steps or tell me things I really don’t need to know On my bike, I don t use a headset or bluetooth

I don’t play computer games There are loads of great board games and there is my favourite activity, being able to have an old fashioned discussion without resorting to Google to check things I asked an electrical engineer friend a question the other day He said have you asked Google? I then emailed my

question to an electrical engineering professor I know, who I studied with in 1982, and he referred me to an electronic engineer who can solve the problem

We need to have digital and analog worlds I still have an old motorcycle with an analog speedometer I dislike these new digital speedometers which my car has, and which give one zero “distance”, zero reference point I live in Milnerton If people can get groups of 10 or more people (scholars included) together, I am willing to run weekly meditation and tai chi classes People can email me (david@mypowerstation biz) WhatsApp notifications are switched off on my phone as they distract me too much

My personal view is that these activities increase people s brain power and ability to do more and stay

Weekend events gridlock city

I think it s time to say to the City administration: Wat genoeg is, is genoeg!

There is hardly a weekend going by without some or other huge event Now we just had this "Classic Motor Race” on an extremely busy Kgosana Drive It’s been poorly planned and seriously inconvenienced probably 100 000 residents who use the affected routes to travel between work and home daily The City no doubt made millions, but won't compensate even one of the affected citizens who’s travelling time will have been longer, using more fuel or paying more for taxi fare

If it’s not a marathon, it’s a huge football game in the stadium when thousands come in their cars gridlocking the city centre for hours (Sunday 5 October) I don’t know what the authorities did during the Western Cape in 2010, I wasn’t here, but I read about parking facilities to the east of the city centre and shuttle buses If then, why not now ?

Film crews hanging around everywhere blocking some roads even during the week or there is a fun walk, or the Cape Town Carnival, or beach Pro Volleyball in Camps Bay, as if that suburb isn’t congested enough It’s become almost impossible for large

coaches to drive along Victoria road any time on any day

The cruise ship season is here again when up to a dozen coaches depart from the cruise terminal on the days a ship is docked Driving up and down Kloof Nek road is a nightmare for the drivers, while turning into it coming from the cable way station in Tafelberg road is a lesson in extreme patience

Not to forget about the CTICC, hosting thousands of conference participants regularly, causing traffic along the adjacent roads to creep along at best Cape Town’s traffic control is totally out of sync at any time in the week, the City administration is out of touch with reality and staging such huge events is pleasuring relatively few yet causing thousands of the rate paying citizens much disruption

The time is long overdue when the number of huge events must be kept to a minimum, such as the traditional ones, Tweede Nuwejaar, the Two Oceans and the Argus

Additional ones should be limited to a maximum of maybe one a month, not like now when we have almost one every weekend

PETERSMULIK,Rugby

ahead of automation which started in 1760 with the first industrial revolution Imagine being able to work with and absorb and do two to 40 times more than you do now Imagine the ability to instantly recall things you learned years or decades ago Imagine learning techniques that allow you to remember things you think you have forgotten All possible Our brains are individually more powerful than every computer on the planet But do we have the user manual to use them efficiently and effectively? Meditation tai chi and other activities help to develop our brains and help to develop our intuition Intuition is knowing things we were never taught I use my intuition to find possible answers which I always research and check

DAVIDLIPSCHITZ,Milnerton

‘Not a mistake’

Your article “Milnerton High parent pleads for mercy on family (TygerBurger 29 October) refers

Where was the “mercy” for the victim of your son’s bullying behaviour?

This is not some alleged activity It was captured on video for all to see!

And to dismiss deliberate behaviour as a “mistake” is ludicrous

A mistake is when you add 2 + 2 and get 5

This deliberate behaviour caused both physical and emotional harm the victim will live with for the rest of his life

While you are scared to leave your house, imagine the horror endured by the victim having to go to school every day and having to face your son's assault, physical or verbal

This is not about you

It’s about the victim, so deal with it like the victim had to deal with being beaten by a gang of cowards and thugs

What will they be getting up to once they leave school?

Jail time is the only appropriate punishment

'NOBULL',Milnerton

Four-leggedathletesshinebright

The Kennel Union of Southern Africa Classic Dog Sport Weekend took place from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November at the Theo Marais Sports Ground in Milnerton

DOGS AND HANDLERS SHOW OFF INCREDIBLE TALENT

The event brought together elite canine competitors and their handlers from across the country to compete in highenergy sports including flyball, agility, obedience, rally, carting, and dog jumping Carina Roux captured some of the action . Visit www tygerburger co.za for more photos.

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DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

Daar is iets eerlik aan Merlot Dis sag, maar tog kompleks, soos n goeie gesprek met n ou vriend Geleë teen die suidelike hange van die Tygerberg, het De Grendel Wyne verlede week n juweel van n wyn onthul die De Tijger Merlot 2022

Dié wyn is meer as net n oesjaar; dis n huldeblyk aan Suid-Afrika en sy mense

De Tijger se naam spruit uit die geskiedenis van die Tygerberg-heuwel, waar die landgoed se wingerde trots oor die stad uitkyk

"Die eerste Nederlandse settelaars het die geel kolle van die inheemse renosterveld vir tierkolle aangesien, en so het die naam 'Tygerberg' ontstaan," vertel die eienaar, Sir De Villiers Graaff, by die deftige bekendstelling op die wynlandgoed "Vandag is De Grendel ‘n WWFbewaringskampioen, trots om hierdie bedreigde ekostelsel te beskerm "

De Tijger se ontstaan is onlosmakend met die lewenswerk van die keldermeester Charles Hopkins verweef een van Suid-Afrika se mees gerespekteerde wynmakers Sy filosofie was nog altyd om die grond met eerbied te behandel en die volgende generasie wynmakers te begelei Sedert hy in 2005 aan die stuur van De Grendel se kelder staan, kombineer hy tegniese presisie met ‘n fyn aanvoeling en ervaring Hoewel sommige wynliefhebbers dikwels verby merlot op die rakke kyk, het Hopkins en die wynmaker Morgan Steyn

DIÉ WYN IS MEER AS NET `N OESJAAR; DIS ‘N HULDEBLYK AAN SUID-AFRIKA EN SY MENSE

nog altyd in dié druif se potensiaal geglo

Die druiwe kom uit die oudste blok op die landgoed hoog teen die hange, waar die Malmesbury-skalie en kleigrond natuurlike balans bring en die seebries van die Atlantiese Oseaan die vrugte vars hou

Die 2022-oesjaar was laat, met n paar warm dae wat die wynmaker se geduld getoets het, maar die resultaat was besonders handgeoesde druiwe,

sorgvuldig gefermenteer en vir 18 maande in Franse eikehout verouder

Slegs 15 vate is gemaak, en elke bottel dra daardie gevoel van "skaarsheid"

In die glas blink De Tijger in diep robynrooi, met note van swart kersies, donker pruime en swartbessies verweef met sederhout en mokkasjokolade Die afronding is lank en vol, met ` n aanloklike nasmaak van donker sjokolade en espresso

Dié merlot vra vir iets spesiaal op die tafel Dink aan geroosterde lam, stadig gestoofde beesribbetjies of eend met ‘n bessiesous

Glans Of, as jy verkies, ‘n bordjie verouderde cheddar en ‘n stukkie donker sjokolade

Dis 'n wyn wat nóú al lekker is, maar wat met gemak ‘n dekade kan verouder, sê kenners

Volgens Hopkins was daar lank ’n behoefte aan ’n Suid-Afrikaanse merlot met meer “gewig, rypheid en verouderingspotensiaal ”

De Tijger voldoen hieraan, maar sonder om sy oorspronklike karakter te verloor “Suid-Afrika ontdek steeds sy merlotstorie,” meen Hopkins “Ons wil hê De Grendel moet deel wees van die skryf van daardie storie en om te bewys dat merlot hier net so gewaagd kan wees as in enige plek in die wêreld ”

Slegs 4 500 bottels van die De Tijger Merlot 2022 is gemaak, en is teen R350 by www degrendel co za, die De Grendelproelokaal en -restaurant, of landswyd via Meridian te koop

Arts, culture and heritage projects can apply for City funding

The City of Cape Town has announced nearly R8 million in funding for arts, culture, and heritage projects over the next two financial years, with applications now open for local organisations looking to unlock creativity and empower communities across the city

The funding initiative, managed through the City’s arts and culture development department, aims to support sustainable cultural projects targeting young people aged seven to 35 years, as well as vulnerable groups including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities

“Arts, culture and heritage have the power to change lives,” said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health

“They provide a space for people to discover their voice, for communities to come together and for our shared stories to be told The projects are also educational and can enhance and develop skills among our youth and vulnerable groups, especially in disadvantaged groups, to build a brighter future ”

FUNDINGBREAKDOWNANDREQUIREMENTS

Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding

Eligible projects include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, and exhibitions, with particular emphasis on initiatives that are accessible and affordable to local communities

Projects must fall within one of five categories:

. Temporary public art; . Visual and performing arts; . Heritage awareness and storytelling; . Therapeutic arts interventions; and . Music

APPLICATIONPROCESSANDDEADLINES

The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December All submissions requiring official application forms available from subcouncil offices, the arts and culture branch, or online at www capetown gov za/grants-in-aid

Applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must comply with the Municipal Financial Management Act Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

INFORMATIONSESSIONSSCHEDULED

To assist potential applicants, the City has scheduled several information sessions where application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained:

WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER:

. 10:00-11:00: Claremont Civic Centre; . 13:00-14:00: Sarepta Community Hall (Rietvlei Street)

THURSDAY6NOVEMBER: . 10:00-11:00: Rylands Community Hall (38 Balu Parker Boulevard, Rylands, Athlone); . 13:00-14:00: Mowbray Town Hall (31A Main Road)

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver on stated objectives, with a focus on projects that preserve Cape Town’s diverse heritage whilst creating new opportunities across communities . Contact Rhyno Jansen on 021 417 4104 or rhyno.jansen@capetown.gov.za for more information.

. Visit https://www capetown.gov.za/ local%20and%20communities/financialrelief-and-rebates/financial-support-services/ grants-in-aid for details on the Grants-in-Aid policy

We wish to inform you that Road Construction activities are due to begin in Forest Drive, on Spine Road traffic circle going to Caltex traffic circle. The commence date is 15 November to 28 August 2026 Our working hours are as follows: Mondays to Fridays from 07h30 – 17h00 Saturdays 07h30 – 14h00 We wish to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the construction. Please note that the Construction site is a restricted area and is out of bounds at all times. Please notify your children that this is a hazardous area

Thanking you for your assistance. Regards,

AMANDLA GCF

Site Manager: Asanda Ngxola 021 981 7070 Community Liasson Officer: Loyiso Martinus 068 484 4584

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