TygerBurger | De Grendel | E-Edition | 11 February 2026

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WHAT’S ON /WAT IS WAAR

WOENSDAG11FEBRUARIE

. Die digbundel diehelfteisjou nievertel deur ThérèseBartman word op die eerste byeenkoms van dieDurbanville-poësiekringvir diejaardeur diedigter self bespreek.Die bespreking begin om 10:00indie saal vandie Durbanville-biblioteek.Ligte verversingswordaangebied. Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon.KontakLesleyvan derVyver by 083460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comomaan te sluitofgaste saam te bring.

THURSDAY12FEBRUARY

. Durbanville Business is presentinganexclusive evening of networking,dinner and aguided tour of Stadio HigherEducation'sprestigious newDurbanvillecampusfrom18:00.DrStanduPlessis,chief executive officerofStadio Higher Education, will be theguestspeaker.The campusissituated at 35 Akademia AvenueinGroot PhesantekraalEstate. The cost is R150 formembers and R350 fornon-members, dinnerand wine included. Seatsare limited. Confirm attendancebefore8Februarybyemailtoinfo@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za

VRYDAG13FEBRUARIE

. Komgeniet 'n aand onder die sterre met'nValentynspiekniek en 'n fliek op by die JanKrielskool. Die geleentheid is slegsvir volwassenes. Bringjou geliefde,'npiekniekmandjie en 'n kombersvir 'n romantiese aand. Die hekke maakom19:30oop en diefliekbegin om 20:30. Koffiesal te koop wees. Kaartjieskos R50 perpersoon en is beskikbaaropdie d6 Connect-app

SATURDAY,14FEBRUARY

. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine'sDay as MdzanandaAnimalClinic& Shelterhosts itsValentine's Picnic forPaws- aspecialfundraising eventin support of theanimals of Khayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00atJoostenbergBistro&Deli. Theevent promises arelaxed and memorablepicnicexperiencefilled with good food, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaved dogs arewelcome to join their owners on theday.Ticketsare available viaQuicket Visit www.mdzananda.co.zaoremail Kellyonfund@ mdzananda.co.zafor moreinformation.

. TheTygerbergHills Lions club will have awalk from the GracePresbyterianChurch MonteVista onto Camoens Park, Barrow Street,MonteVista. Come for awalkand showyoursupport forChildhoodCancer This walk is heldcountry wide by variousLions on theday to create awareness.Theystart at 09:00. Entrancefee is on donationbasis. Agreat morning to showsupport to ouryoung warriors. Looking forward to seeing everyone,registrationwillhappen on the morning. Contact Jeannievan Wulven forany enquiries on 0833050424

. TheTable View Lions Club is inviting the community to lace up theirwalking shoes and take part in the 5kmBig Walk forYoung Warriorsatthe TableView beachfront.Thewalk is familyfriendly,pramfriendly, and open to leashedpets, making it an idealouting forall ages.Anentrancefee of R50 applies, with all proceedsgoing the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa(CHOC). To register,send "choc" to 083 286 0255 by Thursday 12 February.

. Allbookloversare invitedtosupport the first book sale in the revamped and expanded bookshop at the Andries OlivierDurbanville Quadriplegic Centrein Durbanville.The booksale, which is in aidofthe centre, takesplace everysecond Saturday of each month from 09:00 to 14:00.

. Ride aHarley foracausethisValentine’sDay in Blouberg.BloubergRotaryCluband the Harley DavidsonMotorcycleClubjoinforcesfor aspecial charity event celebratingalovefor bikes and community upliftment.The public is invitedto“buy”a ride on one of six Harley Davidson motorcycles,travelling from BaysideShopping CentretoEdenonthe Bayand back. ThecostisR150 perride,with adiscountedrate of R250 availablefor families purchasing tworides. Theevent willtakeplace from 10:00to16:00.Tickets canbepurchased at the Blouberg Rotary stand at BaysideShopping CentreonWednesday 11 February Thursday 12 February and Friday13February, between 10:00 and 16:00. Ticketscan also be booked by contacting Grahamon083 5571021

SONDAG15FEBRUARIE

. Sonja Herholdt en Tjokker kuierom09:30 by die kinderdiens vandie Vredelust-gemeenteseaktiwiteitsentruminBoston, Bellville

WOENSDAG18FEBRUARIE

. Theo Kemp se boek KleinKonings word in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaalop'nbyeenkoms vandie Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Jonathan Amid gaan die boek bespreek. Ditbegin om 10:00. Almaliswelkom. Gaste betaal R50.LedegeldbeloopR220per jaar.Rig navraeaan Liz vanWyk by 082655 8061. . Die hoogsvermaaklike roman Dieavonturevan Helga Roets word deur Human&Rousseaubydie Durbanville-biblioteekbekendgestel.RiëtteRust salingesprek wees met die skrywer,RiaanGrobler Die boekbekendstelling begin om 17:00.Bespreek by RSVP@jonathanball.co.za.

Constuction sectorjobsboost

Thousandsofjobs areexpected to be created as the Western Cape accelerates delivery of majorinfrastructure projects worth an estimated R131 billion, following ameeting of the Infrastructure Ministerial Committee (IMC)lastweek.

The IMCmet on Friday 6February with adirective to fast-track priority infrastructure by improving coordination, unlockingpartnerships and ensuring funding is aligned with projects that are ready for construction.

HEALTHANDEDUCATIONPROJECTSADVANCE

Progresswas reviewed across health, education and core provincial infrastructure.Inthe health sector enablement work is continuing on the New Tygerberg CentralHospital publicprivate partnership to ensurethe project meetsprocurementrequirements.

Planning is alsomovingforward on two regional hospitals in the metro, with fundingsecuredtocontinue planning for onefacility, while professional teams have been appointed for the second. In education several projects implemented by the WesternCape Department of Infrastructurewere already under construction. The Manenberg School of Skills was progressing following site handover, while construction of Sunningdale Primary Schoolisunderway to accommodaterapid learner growth. Dal Josaphat Primary School was also advancingasa replacement school that will significantly expand learner capacity once completed.

PROVINCE-WIDEINFRASTRUCTUREROLLOUT

The Department of Infrastructure

VANBLADSY1

Sy het haar studiesin2003 voortgesit "Daardie jaar hetekas'n oorbruggingstudent by die Universiteit van KwaZulu-Natal begin studeer, en in 2005 het ek as ‘n professionele verpleegster gekwalifiseer. Suster Hartzenberg was my nuwe titel, en ek het diérol met alles binne my uitgeleef. My pasiënte was my alles," sê sy.

Hartzenberg hetdaarnaindie traumeafdeling begin werk.

"Een van die mooiste oomblikke was toe 'n ma geboortegeskenk het aan haar baba, al was onstoe nognie 'n aangewese hospitaal nie.Alleshet daar in die noodkamer gebeur. Ek het geleer om werklik met my pasiënte te werk. Baie van hulle wou hê dat net ek hulle moes sien, niemand anders nie. Daar was niks in verpleging wat ek nie kon doen nie."

In 2016, toe'nmavan vier kinders, het sy verder studeer en haar BTech-graad in primêre gesondheidsorg verwerf.

Diejaar daarna het sy as 'n kliniese verpleegspraktisyn begin werk,waar sy daagliks tussen 30 en 40 pasiënte behandel het

Hartzenberg is ook uitgevraoor die uitdagings wat sy oor die 40 jaar in die gesig gestaar het.

"Bydie Goodwood-kliniek het ons as verpleegpersoneel talle uitdagings in die gesig gestaar. Baie van ons pasiënte kom uitlae-inkomste huishoudings. Hulle soek hulpomdat hulle nie vervoer kan bekostig nie. Onshet gereeld personeeltekorte en 'n gebrekaan basiese toerusting ervaar, wat die werk ernstig beïnvloed.

"Die swaar werkslading lei tot langwagtye, oorwerkte personeel en emosionele uitbranding.

“As verpleegster by die Goodwoodkliniekmoeseknie net mediese sorg lewernie, maar ook sosiale, emosionele en praktiese probleme hanteer," vertel sy. Baie keer moessyasbestuurder instaan. "Diewerkwas nooit vir my te veel nie. Ek het ingespring waar daar 'n behoefte was. Onshet hard gewerk, maar ook saamgestaan om deur elke dag te kom."

MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS WORTH R131 BILLION PLANNED

reported that hundreds of public works projects were under construction or nearing completion across health facilities, schools and general infrastructure.

TheIMC also reviewed the province’s Single Integrated Infrastructure Pipeline, which includes 52 priorityprojects valued at approximately R131 billion. These projects span transport, health, education, human settlements,water, energy and catalytic economic infrastructure, and have been prioritised for readiness and accelerated implementation.

UNLOCKINGINVESTMENTANDPARTNERSHIPS

Progress was also noted on integrated infrastructure investment initiatives aimed at packaging priority projects for blended finance, private sector participation and development finance support. This work was being reinforced through collaboration with the Water and Energy Council to align bulk water securityand energy resilience projects with broader infrastructure delivery. Provincial Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers said accelerating delivery requires focus and discipline.

“Acceleration is about discipline and focus,” he said. “It means choosing the right projects, funding them properly and removing the friction that slows delivery. What we are seeing is real progress. Projects are moving through planning, intoconstruction, and towards delivery whereitmatters most.”

Toedie Covid-19-pandemie tref, was dit een van die moeilikste tye in haar loopbaan. "Die onsekerheid, die vrees, die verliese, maar ons het aangehou. Onshet opgedaag —dag ná dag met moed, geloof en deursettingsvermoë, want ons pasiënte het ons nodig gehad."

Hartzenberg erken dat sy die beroep gaan mis, maar nog meer, haar pasiënte gaan mis. "Party van hulle wil nieeens meer die kliniek besoek nie omdat ek nie meer daar is nie. Hulle bel my steeds elke dag."

Sy meen sy sal altyd 'n verpleegster bly.

"Al tree ek nou af, bly dit my passie. Ek gee steeds sop en kos uit, help mense om hul medikasie te verstaan, doen bloeddruk- en suikertoetse.

"Wanneer 'n mens vir 'n beroep gebore is en deur God geroep word, is ditnooit net 'n werk nie. Ná bykans 40 jaar se diens het ek alles gegee, lewens gered en 'n blywende impak gemaak.

"Nou sien ek uit na my welverdiende rus, my rol as ouma en om uiteindelikdie lewe te geniet," sê Hartzenberg.

Newcamerasplanned forRichwoodarea

TTheRichwood Neighbourhood WatchrecentlyheldanAGM whereanew committeewas elected.Glenn Marais, wasre-elected as the chair

RoadworksinGielBasson Drive,MonteVista

Road users andbusinesses have been advised of roadworks currently underway on Giel BassonDrive (M12).

Thesectionbetween the N1 bridge and Rothschild Boulevardinthe Monte Vista and Kaapzicht areas are being resurfaced, theCity of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directoratesaid last week.

Thework startedonMonday 2February and will take placebetween 19:00 and 05:30 to avoid peak traffic times. If all goes according to planthe project should be completebyWednesday 19 February, the directoratesays.One lane, however, will remain open to traffic during thesehours.

Road resurfacingisalso being done on Rothschild Boulevard between Giel Basson Drive and theMonte VistaBoulevard Circle

“Residentsand business owners in Monte Vista can expect some noise while work is underway overthe nextfew weeks. Our teams will do theirbest to complete theroad resurfacingasefficiently as possible.Residents can look forward to the newly-resurfaced Giel Basson Drive and Rothschild Boulevard very soon.

“The City’s road-infrastructure management teams are working hard to get to as much of this important roadmaintenance work while the weather conditions remain favourable for these roadworks.

“We askthatthe public remain patient while theseprojectsare under way as we have alimited period during the year in which we can push to complete as much of thiswork as possible,” said Rob Quintas, Mayco member for Urban Mobility. TheCitysaid due to expected congestion in the area it is recommended that road users consider making use of alternative routes, between 19:00 and 05:30.

NPO providing spiritual care to hostital patients

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Anon-profit company(NPC) that operates acrossSouth Africa hassupported hospital patients spiritually and through counselling for almost 30 years.

HospiVision has, since2009, supported more than 201 392 people across South Africa, 45 605 of these reached in 2025 alone.

Western Cape operations are headquartered at TygerbergHospital in Parow

HospiVision manages alarge and diverse team of volunteers who provide spiritual careand emotional supporttopatients acrossthe hospital’s manywards.

It has partneredwith the Tygerberg PastoralForum, whichthe hospital recognisesasthe official body for spiritual care. TheNPC also serves as atraining hub for future ministers. HospiVision also providespaediatric support, using playbased emotional support, with donations of soft toys, blankets andpuzzles from partners such as KenridgeDutch Reformed church.

Tygerberg Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the Southern Hemisphere and provides an ideal setting for an integrated approach that also involves spiritual care, counselling and volunteer training, said Christél Kloppers, marketing manager. Thenon-profit also operates at Karl Bremer Hospital, where it offerspastoral support and counselling. HospiVision also offers skills-development programmes, which include digital-skills, baking and sewing training, and asoup kitchen. Theprogrammes, which 131 people completed last year, are currently offered in Gauteng.

Founded in 1997 by faith-based organisations and churches in the Moot area of Pretoria to support patients at the Tshwane District Hospital (formerly Pretoria Academic Hospital), the NPCwas in need of soft toys,blankets and puzzles for paediatric patients and toiletries such as soap, toothpaste and sanitaryproducts. It was also in need of volunteerstocarry out itsmission to patients. . To donatevisitwww.hospivision.org.za/ donate

Ubuntutakescentre stageatArtscape

Inaworldincreasinglydividedby powerand politics, acclaimed cultural storytellerElvis Sibeko presents The Kingdom of Ubuntu –atimelyAfro-epic that asks what trulyholds us together Opening at Artscape Opera Houseon Friday6and Saturday7March at 19:30, this semi-staged productionpromises a cinematic musical experience placing unity and shared humanityatits centre. Created, written, directed andcomposed by Sibeko, the production bringstogether the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sibonelo DanceProject,the AfriArtsChoir, and –for the first time –anindigenous orchestra ledbyEmeritusProfessor Dizu Plaatjies.

"Ubuntuisnot aslogan. It is aresponsibility,"said Sibeko. "In aworldobsessed with power, TheKingdom of Ubuntu asks whether leadership canstillberootedin co co mu or so ra an bor offi gua the

THE KINGDOM OF UBUNTU BLENDS ORCHESTRALAND INDIGENOUS SOUND

diverseclans live in harmonyuntil an exiled heirreturns to challengethe throne.The storyunfolds throughmusic, ritual and movement,askingwhether thekingdom willchoose domination or Ubuntu. "To bring together twojuxtaposedorchestras on onestage is not onlya celebration of music, but of unityand heritage,"said Plaatjies

"Thisismorethana performance –it'sa living testament to our shared humanity."

Theproduction blends orchestral grandeur,indigenous music, contemporary Africandance andtheatricalstorytelling in a90-minuteexperience(with interval) Thefinalmomentsdissolvethe boundary between stageand seats,transformingthe theatreintoashared spacewhereaudiences become part of theUbuntukingdom In timesofdisconnection andyearning, TheKingdom of Ubuntu speaks to the

Liebenberg‘EetKreef’

Laudo LiebenbergenFrank Freeman komtreeopDonderdag26Februarie om 20:30byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanvilleop. Dié twee het in 2019 virdie eerste keer musikale kragte saamgesnoer en dielandvol getoer met EetKreef!Herleef,wat met 'n kykNet Fiësta-toekenning beloon is Nou komhulle weer bymekaar vir 'n vertoningmet musiek uit albei

se persoonlikeprojekte,sowel as gestroopteverwerkingsuit die Eet Kreef! Herleef-produksie. Komluister na vars verwerkingsvan Laudose aKing-musiek,asook verwerkingsvan Volk,Frank se alternatiewegroep,se musiek.Hulle meng die ou en die nuwe saam op 'n intieme en uniekemanier Kaartjies kosR225. .Bespreek by www.dieboer.comof by 021979 1911.

Teenneedshelptofishfortrophies

A17-year-old Cape Townanglerwho has overcome significant challenges is asking for community supporttocompete in the South African angling championshipon8 April. Ruben Labuschagne from Oakglen, Bellvillesuffered astroke as ababyand was subsequently diagnosedwithcerebral palsy, epilepsy, attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and sensory-processing disorder.

SPECIAL NEEDSANGLER

Atage 11 he was alsodiagnosed with autism-spectrum disorder(ASD)witha pathological demand avoidance profile Hisright leg, arm andface are affected by cerebral palsy.

Despite these challenges Ruben has found hispassioninfreshwater fishing, particularly barbel fishing. His dedication to the sport is unwavering; when he's notfishing he watches fishing videos on YouTube or practises with his rod on the grass.

Ruben has been amember of the Cape Town Angling Clubwith his brother and father for several years. In December 2022 he represented the Western Provinceat the SAchampionships at Bloemhof Dam in North-West provinceaspart of thejunior Bteam, competingagainst neurotypical juniors

The head judge was so impressed by Ruben's passionand dedication that he presented him with his own medal. Despitehis disability Ruben fishedfor five days non-stop, wakingearly each morning andfishing until late.

Following this success Ruben's father initiatedthe formation of adisabled

Western Province fishing team. Last year marked the first time Ruben and the newly formed WP disabled team competed in the SA championship held annually at Bloemhof. This year's championship will take place on 8April.

SUPPORTNEEDED

Thefamily requires around R20000 to cover petrol and accommodation costs for the championship trip. Overthe past two years, they have received generous support from colleagues, friends, family and strangers, but understand they cannot rely on the same sponsors annually.

With Ruben turning 18 in March and having reached his academic threshold his parents are concerned about his future prospects. They are exploring the possibilityoffinding him work at afishing shop and hope that his participation in competitive angling might lead to opportunities with prominent figures in the sport

. Anyone wishing to support Rubencan contact his parentsWillemLabuschagne on 083 5643397orRikaLabuschagne on 082783 9725. Donations canbemade to theWestern Province Freshwater Angling Association account.

THINKING

Your wallet determines your medical care

Irecently found myself in asituation where life hung in the balance. Someone Icared about needed immediate medical attention. In amoment, driven by fear and desperation, we rushed to the nearest hospital,aprivate institution

We had no medical aid. We knew the odds were against us. Still, when death feels close, logic takes aback seat. Walkinginto thereceptionarea, Iexplained that this was amedical emergency.

In that moment, Ibecame acutely aware of an invisibleline that divides peoplein medical crises: those whose medicalaid opensdoors, and those whose suffering must first be assessed against abalance sheet.

The receptionist calmlyexplained thataconsultation with adoctor andanelectrocardiogram, anoninvasive,painless testtomeasure the heart's electrical activity, would cost approximately R10000. This amount, Iwas told,had to be paid upfront,before anyone would even assess thepatient.

We left and went to aprivategeneral practitioner (GP), who then assessed and referred us to astate hospital.

But the divide becomes even clearer in astate hospital. Time stretches endlessly Hours pass while pain deepens. Wards aresoovercrowded that patients lieon floors, bodies against walls and hardened benches.

WEACCEPTTHATSUFFERINGWILLBE PROLONGEDIFYOUCANNOTAFFORDIT

Doctors movefrom bed to bed, visibly exhausted, some having missed lunch, others nearing the end of impossiblylong shifts

They treateveryone: stab wounds, psychiatricpatients, the chronically ill under one strained roof, all hoping their names will be called next.

Here, "non–code red" patients wait more than twelve hours, sometimeslonger, learning thehard waythat urgency is relative when resources are scarce.

Security guards, hardened by constant chaos, enforce order with little patience or compassion, as though authority is the only thing keeping the system from collapse.

This is not astory about individual failure. It is about systemic inequality

In theory, healthcare is ahumanright. In practice, it is aprivilege.One that mirrors our economic divides.

Private hospitals boast efficiency, comfort, and immediacy, but only for those who can afford it

Public hospitals carrythe weight ofthe majority, underfunded and overwhelmed, relying on overworked stafftohold together asystemthat is quietly failing

The most disturbingtruth ishow normalised this has become. We expect state hospitals to be chaotic.Weexcuse the long waits.

We acceptthat suffering will be prolonged if you cannot afford it.

Until we confront the reality that access to timely, dignified medical care depends largely on financial status, these divides will continue to widen.

The sad truth is that in moments of emergencies and desperation, survival in our healthcare system often comes down to what you can afford, not how urgently you need help.

-KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Gymclosuresparksanger

Iwanttoexpress my deep disappointment,frustration,and concern regardingthe decision to closeVirgin Active RedParow

This facility hasbeen morethanjustagym. For manyofus, it has been aconsistent, welcoming, and accessiblespace that allowedustoprioritiseour healthwithoutthe excessivecosts associatedwith premium facilities. Virgin ActiveRed Parowhas always been busy, well-utilised, andsupported by aloyal membership base,which makes the decision to closeit particularlydifficult to understand.

Theexplanation that the club cannotberevamped to align withVirgin Active’s“premium vision” is deeply concerning.The realityisthatthe members of this club didnot want or need theseadditions. That is precisely whywechose Virgin ActiveRed. It demonstrated that movement,health, andwellbeingdonot need to be luxuriesreservedfor those who canaffordsignificantly higherfees

By closing this facilitybecauseitcannotbeconverted intoamoreexpensiveoffering, the message being sent is that affordabilityand accessibilityare secondarytoprofit.Thisdecision disproportionately

affects loyalmembers who areonstrict budgets but remain committedtotheir health. Many members will simplynolongerbeabletoaffordagym at all, which undermines the very principles of health andwellbeing that Virgin Activeclaims to promote. Whilemembers arebeingoffered the option to transfer to amoreexpensiveclubfromSeptember, this stillrepresents an increase of nearlyR200 per month —anamount that is simplynot feasiblefor many. Furthermore, those who choose nottotransfer areeffectivelypenalised by having to immediatelypay alternativegym fees elsewhere.This places members in an unfair andforcedposition

Foroveradecade,thisgym hasservedasa safe,inclusivespace forthe communityinthis area.Its closure represents notjustthe loss of afacility, but the loss of aculturethatprioritised health without financialexclusion.The decision feelsshort-sighted and, frankly, dismissiveofthe loyalclientele who supported Virgin ActiveRed Parowpreciselybecauseitwas different Accessibilityshouldnot be sacrificed in the pursuit of premium branding.

FRUSTRATED,Parow

Bejaarde ontvang ‘genade’van jong vakmanne

Redelik gereeldlees onsindie TygerBurger se briewekolomvan goedhartigeSamaritanewat bereid is om hul harteenbeursies oop te maak vir oënskynlik senior burgers watmoontlik net eenmalig of een keer per maand'nversnapering of sakkie negosieware kan bekostig. As pensioentrekker wasekdie afgelope week aan die ontvangkantvan drie goeie Samaritane se goeie dade "Janu-worrie"het onsbeursies ook maar leeg gelaat,maar ek moesnoodgedwonge onsvoertuig se wielsporingenbande laat nasien, watektelank uitgestel het.Ekvra toerondenwordverwysna‘n onderneming in Willowbridgewat wielsporing doen. Twee aangename en uitersbekwame jong manne wasmybehulpsaam en toedie bedrag vir die wielsporinggenoem word,het ek my oë toegeknyp.Ekwas egteruiters beindruk metdie regstelenherstel van die voertuig deur die vakmanne.Met die betaalslag ader die tw thul bestuurder komt

Public drinking and disorder on Chenoweth

As Durbanville business owners, my husband and Iare increasingly concerned about the growingdisorder outside abottlestore on Chenoweth Street

Largegroupsofmen –both homeless individuals and workers–regularlygather theretodrinkonthe pavements.This bottlestore appears to attractstreet peopleand after-work drinkers who consume alcohol immediately outside the premises.

Theresultisanareathatfeelsunsafefor residents andcustomers.

On weekends especially,the crowds become disruptive.Brokenbottles, shouting, public urination,and even defecation have become common. Pavements areoften littered with glass, andmanyshoppers have experienced harassment from intoxicated individuals.

This behaviour degrades theneighbourhood and harms localbusinessestryingtomaintain aclean, welcomingenvironment.

Durbanville already hasseveral bottlestoresin secure shopping centres where loitering andpublic drinking arenot tolerated.

Despiteongoingcomplaints, law enforcement presence remains minimal.Publicdrinking, urination, and nuisance behaviourare offencesunder Cape Town’s by-laws, yetlittleaction is taken.

Durbanville residents should not have to accept this levelofdisorder.Itistime forthe communityand our Ward councillortointervene andrestoresafetytothe area

JUSTINE PERRY, Durbanville

on Okavango Road at Cape GateonWednesday morning, 4January

It’sa dailystruggle…motorists driving, some speeding, down the yellow lane whilethe rest of us law-abidingdriverspatientlycrawl to ourdestination. Some do it under the pretenceofturning left at the next robot,evenifthe next robot is 500m away,only to shoot straightoverthe intersection from the left turning lane

Othersmakethe left turn, but shoot through the hospital andshopping centre’sparking areastojoin Okavangoagain further up the road. What theydon’t realise–ormaybe they’re justtoo selfish to care –isthey’re makeanexisting trafficjam even worse. Thesemotorists maketaxidrivers look like angels

TheCityofficialinbluemade my day. Ihope we see youtakeonthis lawless behaviour on Okavango more often.

ESTHER,LangebergRidge

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SA KUNG FU CHAMPION HONOURED IN ATLANTIC CITY

LocalKungFu starmakes history

Cape Town’s Kung Fu champion, Muhammad Junaid“MJ Li” Chafeker, aGoodwood local,has officially been inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fameand Honors, which took place in Atlantic City, US. The eventwas held on the weekend of 31 January to 1February.

MJ made history by becoming the first Muslim SouthAfrican to achieve this milestone, having won more than30gold medals forhis countryonhis 30-year Kung Fu journey.

“I am still speechlessand feel tremendously honoured to be inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Honors, and to become the first South African and African Kung Fu champion to achieve this feat. Thisis truly special, amoment to savour.

“It has alwaysbeen adream to be recognised by the greatsand global elite in martialarts, whom Ihave followed since

SOUTH AFRICAN KUNG FU CHAMPION, MJ LI, REACHES HALL OF FAME

Iwas alittle kid. To be congratulated by icons such as Don 'TheDragon' Wilson, Benny'The Jet' Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrockand two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tim Witherspoon on receiving this auspicious honour is just special.

“I hope this inspires the next generation of martial artists in South Africa and Africa.Todream of, believe in andwork hardfor anythingmakeachievingit possible.”

Along with MJ, fellow South African andseasoned master in Ju Jitsu Sensei Herman Kordom from Mahikeng was also inducted into theHall of Fame MJ wasdue to arrive back this week.

Durvanville en Currowen

SARELBURGER

Die Hoërskool Durbanville en Curro Durbanville se o.19A-krieketspanne het met oorwinnings hulle vandeesweek aangesluit by Stellenberg in die halfeindronde van dieTygerbergstreek se Sammy Bloch-uiklopkompetisie.

HS Durbanvillesal in die komende halfeindronde tuis teen Currospeel, maar Stellenbergwag nog vir die wenner van die kwarteindwedstryd tussen Edgemead en HS Bellville.

Curro(111/1) se A. van derWesthuizen (52*), Landseer Collen (4/19)enhul makkers het maklik klaargespeel met HS Tygerberg (110), terwyl dieDurbies (133/7 in 25 bbe.) met ‘n goeie spanpoging Milnerton (116) in die kwarteindronde vasgevat het.

MichaelBloemetjie(54*) het nie genoegsame steun van sy Milnerton-

spanmaats gekry nie. FairmontenDeKuilen het uiteenlopende oorwinnings in die afgelope week se eerstespan-wedstryde behaal.

Die Kuile hetParow vir net 31 lopies uitgeboenderomuiteindelik metnege paaltjiesteseëvier, maar Fairmont(115/9) het deurgeskraap met‘neenpaaltjieoorwinning oor Khayelitsha (114). Die oorwinningwas grootliks te danke aan die boulwerk van Cayden Kolbes (7/26). In die o.15A-liga hetDylan Barnes(83) ‘n vernamerol gespeel in Milnerton(215/3) se weghol-oorwinning van 150 lopies oor Brackenfell

De Kuilen se Joshua Wollmer (6/10) waspragtigopstryk metdie bal in die kolfploeterende kragmeting teen Curro Durbanville (33) om sy spanmet 20 lopies telaat wen.

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en Luke Raffelsvan die Hoërskool Stellenberg draf nader om die atletiekbeker in ontvangsteneem nadat dieStellies Saterdag vir dievierde agtereenvolgende jaar dieDTBS-atletiekbeker gewenhet

DF Akademie se leerderskyk toeterwyl dieskool se“flashes” uitgevoer word.DF Akademie het op die pawiljoen skoonskip gemaak deurbeide die“flashes”- en geesbeker te wen. FOTO’S:CARINAROUX