TygerBurger | De Grendel | E-Edition | 19 November 2025
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WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER
. Kader Abdolah se Duisend-en-een nagte is uitstekend vertaal in Afrikaans deur Wium van Zyl. Hierdie klassieke werk word by die Durbell-leeskring se byeenkoms deur dr Marni Bonthuys bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.
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 liedjieskryfwerksessie 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.
. The Dr Randall Ortel Foundation will host a Men’s Health Club Open Day from 11:00 to 13:00 at Watergate Medical Centre, 60 Watergate Boulevard, Mitchell’s Plain. It is open to men aged between 30 and 55. A R100 donation is required. Call 082 456 2186 or 060 592 9558 for more information.
. The Cape Town Christmas Cat Show will be hosted by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00 Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families. Visit www.africancatclub weebly com, www osrbg.weebl.com and www.sacatsbg. weebly com for more information.
TUESDAY25NOVEMBER
. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray from 19:30 Following the AGM, the guest speaker, Dr Lester Cowley, will present a lecture titled: "The Antikythera Mechanism". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors Booking is not necessary For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.
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. Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840
. Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed. A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care, comfort, and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to purchase a light
FRIDAY5DECEMBER
. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia, will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za
SATERDAG6DESEMBER
. Boston Open Studios 2025 vind van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaas. 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 studiopryse dikwels 30-60% laer as galerypryse – te koop Die geleentheid is oop vir die publiek en gratis. Volg Boston Open Studios op sosiale media vir meer inligting.
Malesexualhealthdiscussed
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Men’s sexual health was the topic of a talk at Parow Library on Thursday (13 November).
It formed part of the annual Movember campaign, which raises awareness on men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention
Matt Viuff, founder of the Shockwave Clinic in Lower Main Road, Observatory, spoke on the work of his wellness centre, which specialises in non-invasive therapies for men's sexual health and vitality, according to its website
Addressing an audience of mainly men, he said the clinic deals with male sexual
MEN TAUGHT ABOUT CANCERS, ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND MENTAL WELLNESS
health without the use of medication and the treatment it provides is centred on patient involvement
Viuff also mentioned erectile dysfunction (ED), the signs men can look out for, what could possibly trigger it as well as the treatments on offer
"When morning and evening erections stop that is the sign," he said He explained there are various ways in which ED can be treated, and that Shockwave offers one-on-one treatment
"The trick is to be patient, and this
applies to older guys especially "
He also warned that men should be careful of clinical trials as this could also have negative effects
Viuff advised the men to adjust their lifestyles as they got older; to consume less alcohol, fast food and cigarettes, which are not good for the body
He also spoke about the effect of fillers, testosterone injections, and stress and anxiety on male sexual health
. Call Shockwave on 087 806 2362.
Sea rescue hosts open day at Melkbos base
The NSRI Melkbosstrand will host a special Open Day on Tuesday 16 December, giving a rare behind-thescenes look at the work done by local volunteers The station will be open from 08:00 to 16:00, giving visitors the chance to tour the base explore the rescue vessels, and meet the crew who keep the coastline safe Volunteers will be on hand to explain how the NSRI operates, demonstrate equipment, and share stories from real-life rescue missions In addition to the NSRI team, several other emergency and first responder services will be joining the event showcasing the collaborative efforts that go into coastal safety and emergency response The Open Day promises to be both educational and family-friendly the perfect opportunity to learn more about ocean safety, experience rescue readiness firsthand, and support the volunteers who serve the community year-round
“We can’t wait to welcome everyone ” the station said Bring your family and friends and enjoy a full day of learning, connection, and fun ”
Deadline for ebills looms
Cape Town residents have just weeks left to switch to email billing before the City stops sending accounts by post after 31 December 2025.
From 1 January 2026, all municipal bills will only be sent via email, affecting around 200 000 households who haven't yet made the switch.
The process is simple: residents must email or SMS their account number, contact number and email address to the City Those without email can get help from the City's Call Centre on 0860 103 089 "Almost 517 000 Capetonians have already switched to emailed accounts and we have about 200 000 to go," said Mayco member for finance Siseko Mbandezi
"Deadlines often come up faster than expected, so we encourage residents to act now Simply email or SMS your account number, contact number and email address."
. Please contact the City's Call Centre on 0860 103 089," Mbandezi added.
The group of people who attended the talk on Thursday morning
Matt Viuff,founder of Shockwave
Ministerconducts safetywalkabout
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The MEC for police oversight and community safety, Anroux Marais, conducted a crime walkabout in Parow and Elsies River last week
The visit, on Thursday 13 November, formed part of ongoing oversight efforts to engage with community members regarding the crime, the department said.
Marais was accompanied by various roleplayers She visited the Parow Station Arcade, Parow Civic Centre, Elsies River and surrounds
"My recent walkabout in Parow and Elsies River offered a valuable, on-theground view of the persistent crime challenges affecting these communities," said Marais Franchesca Walker, ward councillor, the local Community Policing Forum (CPF), the station commanders of Parow and Elsies River police stations, Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSO) from the City of Cape Town, the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), and private security partners such as Fidelity ADT guided her through several identified hot-spots "They highlighted ongoing issues including smash-and-grabs, robberies, street robberies, drug-dealing, prostitution,
SAFETY ROLEPLAYERS ENGAGE WITH RESIDENTS
public drinking, and a range of general law-enforcement violations,” she said Both police station commanders outlined the interventions currently underway as well as the operational constraints and social ills hampering their efforts, she said The police sub-district commissioner, Brig Jan Alexander, was also briefed during the engagement
"Despite the challenges, it was
encouraging to see all role-players reaffirm their commitment to working together to improve safety in these precincts Strengthening collaboration between the police, the CPF, local government, and private security and citizens remains essential, and the walkabout reinforced our shared resolve to prioritise the safety and well-being of residents in Parow and Elsies River,” Marais said
ensure the perpetrators are prosecuted Reserve staff have increased patrols in the protected area, particularly near access points and popular fishing zones
“This kind of cruelty has no place in our city,” said Andrews “We are appealing to the public to be vigilant Community cooperation is essential in stopping poaching and protecting our biodiversity ”
ECOLOGICALIMPACT
The Angulate Tortoise (Chersina angulata) is one of the most recognisable and resilient species found along the Cape’s coastal ecosystems These slowmoving reptiles can live for decades and play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the area
Environmentalists say the mass killing of 19 in one go underscores the ongoing threat of wildlife poaching in urban conservation areas A wildlife ecologist said: “This massacre is devastating; tortoises are slow breeders, and losing 19 at once can severely impact a small population It’s not just the animals that suffer; the entire ecosystem feels the loss ”
Leila Petersen, a conservation activist, said: “Poaching is often driven by ignorance or desperation We need more community education because every creature plays a role in nature’s balance ”
Said a Friends of Table Bay Nature Reserve: “The reserve is meant to be a sanctuary, not a hunting ground We hope the perpetrators are caught and this tragedy prompts tighter protection ”
Mayor fires the gun as runners take on race
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Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis sent several runners on their way on Saturday morning by firing off the starter gun
Several runners and walkers took part in the annual Chas Everitt/Edgemead 10km Race and 5km Fun Run in Edgemead on Saturday 15 November The event is organised by the Edgemead Runners Hill-Lewis, a resident, wished the runners well before setting off "I am amazed at how the Edgemead run has grown quickly, to now include 1400 runners As a resident in Edgemead, I am thrilled that so many people like to come and run around our neighbourhood
As mayor, it is always great to see these community events growing from strength to strength Well done to all of the organisers, in particular the Edgemead Runners Club," says Hill-Lewis
The event was held at the Edgemead High School and started at 06:15 Ward councillor, Miquette Temlett, was also in attendance to support the runners Francois Gouws, race convener, says the event was well supported "We had 1 100 runners competing in the 10km and 300 competing in the 5km," he says
The race is currently in its 11th year and was started by Gouws himself "The race went down well, there were no hiccups and we received positive feedback from the runners," he says Gouws says the success of hosting such an event lies in the effort from all involved in the running club
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis fires off the gun,signalling the start of the run in Edgemead on Saturday
MEC Anroux Marais with all of the roleplayers who participated in the walkabout last week
he Parow Station Arcade which is currently undergoing
THINKING OUT LOUD
Ek ‘like’ my job
Dit was nooit my droom om ‘n joernalis te word nie Hoewel lees en skryf altyd deel van ons familie-gene was, het ek dit nooit oorweeg om ‘n nuusskrywer te word nie In ons huis was koerante en tydskrifte lees verpligtend, maar dit was nie ‘n beroepskeuse nie My mense was mynwerkers Ek onthou hoe my pa elke Sondag die Rapport se verskillende afdelings aan ons uitgedeel het My een broer lees eers die sport, ek die tydskrif, my pa die sake en my ander broer die Kaap Rapport ens As jy klaar is dan gee jy maar aan Een van ons vriende, Romeo, het nie gehou van lees nie Hy het Sondae gesit en televisie kyk terwyl ons lees Wanneer ons klaar is, het hy altyd gevra: “Wat sê die papers?”
Nou dwaal ek af, want ek wou eintlik praat oor hoe ek nie eintlik ‘n joernalis wou word nie Ek wou ‘n skrywer word, want dit was die ding wat die maklikste vir my gekom het Maar ek wou nie nuus skryf nie Ek wou stories vertel met helde in en gelukkige eindes en mooi meisies Stories waarin net die bad guys seerkry en kinders kan speel sonder die vrees om seergemaak te word Waar mense in vrede saam lewe
Toe beland ek in die joernalistiek Omdat ek van ‘n klein dorpie af kom, was ek baie beskerm teen die wreedheid van die lewe Toe ek vir koerante begin werk het ek, ‘n arme protestante laaitie, besef boosheid is oral rondom ons En dit is so algemeen dat sommige koerante nie eens meer daaroor wil skryf nie
Ek kan nie eens meer onthou hoeveel stories ek al oor moorde en verkragtings geskryf het nie Daar is maklik niks waaroor ek nog nie berig het nie, maar steeds voel ek iets gaan binne-in my dood as ek hoor van ‘n kind wat leed aangedoen is Dan wonder ek hoe boos moet jy wees om ‘n weerlose kind skade aan te doen?
Deesdae as ek ‘n man en ‘n jong kind saam sien, kyk ek na die kleinste detail Watter kleur klere het hulle aan Hoe lyk die man? Hoe stap hy? Het die kind kenmerke waaraan sy uitgeken kan word? Ek doen al hierdie dinge omdat my kop vir my sê dat ek binnekort oor hierdie kind moet skryf
Die joernalistiek het my so baie die afgelope 24 jaar geleer, maar een van die grootste lesse is dat ek bitter min mense moet vertrou En daarin lê my probleem Ek wil nie so wees nie, want ek hou baie van mense My vrou sê altyd sy weet wanneer ek lanklaas ander mense gesien het, want ek begin kriewelrig raak Maar my vertroue in die mensdom is geskaad Ek kry onlangs ‘n oproep van iemand wat my liederlik uittrap en sê joernaliste is die skuim van die aarde Hy was nie tevrede met iets wat ek geskryf het nie Nadat hy al sy woede uitgeskel het, vra ek hom: “Hou jy van mense?”
Hy aarsel aan die ander kant van die lyn en sê: “Ek hou baie van mense, maar joernaliste is mos nie mense nie ” Ons albei raak toe vir ‘n oomblik stil en ek bars uit van die lag Die volgende oomblik toe lag die oom ook En toe lag ons saam Toe besef ek, ek like nogal my job - BRENDEN RUITER
