TygerBurger De Grendel E-Edition 27 Augustus 2025

MYSTERY VEHICLE DROPPING TROLLEY COLLECTORS SPARKS CONCERN

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Alight delivery vehicle that drops off people with trolleys on waste collecting days is currently active in the Bothasig area

It is alleged that the people then collect unwanted goods from bins outside homes

Miquette Temlett, Ward councillor, told the newspaper that she does not have a lot of information at this stage

“We just know that a vehicle comes into the ward, drops off 10 to 15 people with recycling trolleys, and then collects

them again in the afternoon I have escalated this to the urban waste and law enforcement department,” she says

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She says a meeting was held where this information was requested in order to do enforcement Temlett also asked residents for assistance on her social media page "We have had reports of a vehicle dropping people with trolleys in our ward on bin days This has been escalated to the authorities, but we need your help," she wrote on Wednesday 20 August

Residents should always phone 021 480 7700 when the trolleys are in the road, obstructing traffic or causing dangerous situations in traffic, as well as bin picking as all the above are bylaw contraventions, she says In her post Temlett asked that if people do see the vehicle, they should send

a WhatsApp to her directly She requests the registration number, make, model and colour of the vehicle, time and location of the vehicle being spotted and also "any other useful details"

Temlett thanked the community for working with her in keeping the ward safe and well-managed Mario Borchards, Bothasig Community Policing Forum (CPF) chair, says this has been happening for months now He says the CPF took the matter the police, however, they they were informed that no crime is being committed

City Vision,and a division of NovusMedia,had a good showing at this year’s AVBOB FCJ Excellence Awards,held er and People’s Post reporter Samantha Lee-Jacobs featured strongly in several categories,with City Vision y.The awards,hosted by the Forum of Community Journalists (FCJ),shone the spotlight on the incredible work rding them for work done during 2024 TygerBurger Brackenfell,and Eerste – Elsiesrivier Ravensmead editions he catogory Newspaper of the Year for free publications,and ninth for Back Pages Editor Cecilia Hume ended en O’Connor-May,a newcomer to the TygerBurger team,came third in the same category for work done at her eral Photography and eighth for Sports Photograpy.Esme Erasmus ended in sixth place for Investigative Mobile Photgraphy category Lee-Jacobs came in third and Jo Fourie in fourth place Lee-Jacobs also obtained Human Interest category Kaylynne Bantom of sister publication People’s Post finished sixth in the Hard News ished in the fifth spot.Pictured are the Novus Media team after the awards. PHOTO: MABORE SEFARA

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The City has comm Peninsula Univer ogy (CPUT) for le zero-waste-to-landfill

Its Urban Waste Mana applauded the tertiary its bold step in leading zero-waste journey in t sector Its Zero-Waste I launched at its Bellville and how institutions of can lead the way in cre future was showcased

At the event Grant Tw member for urban was emphasised that univer and government must a words and demonstrate to sustainability throug "Hope is not in what w we do If it cannot be re composted then it does future This kind of cam vital By engaging dire we are helping to grow environmentally-consci understand that every separating recyclables use plastics – contribut more sustainable Cape "The City commends separation-at-source sy economy practices and building a culture of su campus The initiative critical role universitie young leaders who will

Grant Twigg,Mayco Member for urban waste management speaks at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology about waste management

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The City of Cape Town has confirmed that its specialised Diala-Ride transport service will be realigned from Monday 8 September to focus primarily on transporting persons with severe mobility impairments to and from work The shift, according to Rob Quintas, Mayco member for urban mobility, is a necessary response to an unsustainable financial model and an opportunity to expand access through broader, long-term transport investment

In a statement Quintas explained the reasoning behind the change, citing spiralling operational costs and increasing demand that far exceeds the service’s original design “We agree that mobility is key to independence dignity and

R31000

The average monthly cost to transport a single user who travels 21 days per month.

undervalue trips for education, healthcare, or social participation,” he said “(But) within limited budgets, we must prioritise livelihoods while building the broader system of universal access " Approximately 260 active users will be affected by the service’s return to its original mandate Quintas emphasised the real investment lies in building a fully inclusive and accessible transport system that benefits

AfriForum nader hof vir duidelikheid oor tariewe

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Die burgerregte-organisasie AfriForum het n aansoek in die Wes-Kaapsehooggeregshof gebring om duidelikheid te kry oor die wettigheid van die Stad Kaapstad se nuwe tariefmodel vir die 2025'26

Volgens die organisasie hou die gebruik van eiendomswaardasies as basis vir water- en sanitasietariewe, asook die herstrukturering van die Metro se elektrisiteitstariewe sonder die nodige kostestudie, ` n ernstige nadeel vir die Moederstad se huiseienaars in In hofstukke voer AfriForum ook aan dat die bepaling van die nuwe water-, sanitasie- en skoonmaaktariewe op grond van eiendomswaarde nie strook met die Grondwet of die munisipale wetgewing nie, en ook dat die Stad nie by magte is om dié metode te gebruik om tariewe vas te stel nie "Met persoonlike kennis en uit eie perspektief en ervaring as inwoner het ek breë kennis van die omstandighede van die mense van Kaapstad op alle vlakke van die samelewing Dit sluit in die uitdagings ten opsigte van die stygende lewenskoste, veral dié wat veroorsaak word deur stygende munisipale koste," sê Jurie Ferreira, distrikskoördineerder van AfriForum in die voorlegging Volgens AfriForum erken die organisasie dat die Stad Kaapstad wêreldklasdienste aan inwoners lewer en dat die stad ook groot deursigtigheid getoon het deur kostestudies volledig beskikbaar te stel “Ons betwyfel nie die stad se verbintenis tot goeie dienslewering nie Dit is belangrik dat munisipale bestuur innoverend dink en nuwe modelle ondersoek Ons standpunt is egter dat die huidige

model nie in ooreenstemming is met die wetgewing nie Daarom vra ons dat die hof die wet duidelik interpreteer sodat daar sekerheid is oor die pad vorentoe,” sê Morné Mostert, portefeuljebestuurder van plaaslike regering by AfriForum AfriForum beklemtoon dat tariewe redelik en billik moet wees, en dat verbruikers n regstreekse weerspieëling van die werklike koste van voorsiening moet betaal en nie ekstra bloot op grond van eiendomswaarde nie Die organisasie wys daarop dat die nuwe strategie deel is van ’n groter meerjarige plan en dat sommige van die Stad se beleidsraamwerke waarskynlik aangepas sal moet word

AFRIFORUMVRADIEHOFOMTEVERKLAAR: . Dat die Stad Kaapstad geen ander heffing of fooi aan eiendomswaardasies mag koppel nie, behalwe dié wat deur die Wet op Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting voorgeskryf word

. Om te verklaar dat die drie tariewe strydig is met die Grondwet en die beginsel van wetlikheid in soverre dit op eiendomswaardasies gebaseer is

. Om die verklaring van ongrondwetlikheid op te skort tot 30 Junie 2026, wat die einde van die huidige boekjaar is

. Dat die Stad AfriForum se regskostes betaal

“Afriforum sal toesien dat die wet gerespekteer word en dat inwoners in die Kaapstad-metro beskerm word deurdat tariewe regverdig en wetlik bepaal word Dit gaan vir ons oor regverdigheid, deursigtigheid en die beskerming van belastingbetalers se belange,” sluit Mostert af

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Environmentalist group, Save a

Fishie is calling for a ban on plastic lollipop sticks after thousands were discovered over the past few months during beach clean-ups.

"Plastic pollution continues to plague Cape Town’s beaches, with one small yet persistent item now in the spotlight: plastic lollipop sticks," says Zoë Prinsloo, founder of Save a Fishie

Save a Fishie has launched a campaign demanding a ban on these products, citing their dangers to marine life, seabirds, and ecosystems

PETITIONFORCHANGE

Save a Fishie has launched a petition urging urgent action to ban plasticstemmed lollipops in South Africa

The campaign emphasises that this small shift could mark a significant victory in reducing coastal pollution

“This is one of the easiest environmental victories we can win,” Prinsloo stresses “If we can’t ban plastic lollipop sticks when safe alternatives are already available how can we expect to address bigger plastic challenges?”

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From Melkbosstrand and Bloubergstrand to Sunset Beach and Milnerton, residents and clean-up volunteers know the scene all too well: after heavy rains or storms, plastic debris litters the shoreline

Among bottle caps, polystyrene, and straws, lollipop sticks are a stubborn and recurring find

Over the years, TygerBurger has reported extensively on how these items, flushed through stormwater drains and rivers, wash ashore in large numbers after winter downpours While unsightly, the danger goes far deeper than appearance posing real threats to ocean health

“Plastic lollipop sticks are one of the most common items we collect during clean-ups,” says Prinsloo “They don’t break down, they end up in the food chain, and they’re completely unnecessary because safer alternatives already exist ”

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These small plastic stems, often overlooked, are far from harmless, Prinsloo says Rigid and sharp, they can injure or choke seabirds and marine

SAVE A FISHIE STARTS PETITION TO BAN PLASTIC LOLLIPOP STICKS

animals Over time, they fragment into microplastics that enter the food web, potentially affecting human health as well

“Every stick we find is another reminder of how deep the plastic crisis has become,” Prinsloo says “If we cannot phase out such a simple, replaceable product, then what hope do we have for tackling the larger plastic problem?”

Unlike many environmental challenges that require new innovations or major investment, this issue has an immediate fix: paper lollipop sticks Widely available and just as effective for holding sweets, paper options are biodegradable and far less harmful

“There is absolutely no reason for plastic sticks to still be on our shelves,” Prinsloo explains “Paper sticks work perfectly, they’re affordable, and they don’t destroy the environment ”

WHONEEDSTOACT?

Save a Fishie’s campaign identifies clear responsibilities for change:

.Manufacturers: Stop producing plasticstemmed lollipops and commit to paperbased alternatives

.Retailers: Remove plastic versions from shelves and offer only sustainable choices

.Parents, Schools, and Youth Groups: Refuse to buy or distribute plasticstemmed lollipops at events, fundraisers, or as treats

.Government: Enforce legislation banning the manufacture and sale of plastic sticks, in line with global trends phasing out single-use plastics

“Plastic pollution is choking our oceans If we want to protect our beaches, wildlife, and future generations, we need to cut this problem off at the source,” Prinsloo says

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Beach cleanup groups often stress that the litter washing up after storms reflects what is flowing into rivers and stormwater systems daily Once in the sea, these plastics circulate indefinitely

“Every time it rains, we brace ourselves for the waste that will end up on our beaches,” Prinsloo noted “From Milnerton Lagoon right up to Melkbosstrand, plastic lollipop sticks are always among the first items we pick up ”

TygerBurger has previously covered how these items, particularly around Sunset Beach and Bloubergstrand, overwhelm volunteers after storm surges evidence of how entrenched the issue has become South Africa’s beaches are a source of pride, recreation, and tourism They are also vital habitats for marine life Campaigners argue that allowing unnecessary plastic to continue polluting these spaces undermines both environmental health and community well-being

As Prinsloo concluded: “Together, we can stop this source of litter at its root ” . Go to https://chng.it/YFb6hgHgMT to sign the petition

Arrival experience to improve at CapeTown International Airport

Partnerships struck to ensure smooth entry for international arrivals at Cape Town airport

International visitors to Cape Town are set to have a much smoother arrival, thanks to a near-doubling of capacity in Cape Town International Airport's (CTIA) Border Management Authority (BMA)

A partnership the entity has with the Western Cape Government (WCG) and City of Cape Town with see a boost in the number of its immigration officers

The initiative was officially launched yesterday (Monday 18 August), with officials of all three spheres of government present

PARTNERSHIP

A total of 48 assistant port-control officers will be seconded by the City and WCG almost to double the processing capacity at Cape Town International

"This visionary partnership is a vote of confidence in the BMA, which

continues to make meaningful strides in improving border management despite severe resource constraints and a budget shortfall of R4,3 billion," said Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber

"In the face of these constraints the WCG and CoCT have stepped-up to boost immigration capacity at the airport to enhance national security while driving tourism growth and job creation in the city and province

"The Western Cape Government is proud to contribute 24 of our officials to boost operations at CTIA" said Premier Alan Winde

“These young women and men will not only help give operations a boost but also serve as 'ambassadors for our province, welcoming visitors and adding to their positive experience of Cape Town and the Western Cape "

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"A smoother, faster experience at the airport means tourists get to Table Mountain before sunset," said Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, smiling, "and the tour guide in Langa does not lose business due to airport delays When we all pull together the whole tourism economy benefits "

The City and WCG will each contribute 24 personnel, taking total immigration processing capacity at CTIA from 66 to 114 Assistant port-control officers will perform various duties including customs processing

As City Law Enforcement officers are among those seconded these trained personnel will also be able to offer various safety functions such as search, seizure, arrest and detention where illegal activity is detected

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Northlink College het aangekondig sy voormalige uitvoerende hoof en hoof van die instelling, Leon Brian Beech (70), is op 12 Augustus oorlede. Die kollege het ’n kennisgewing oor sy heengaan die dag daarna op sy sosialemedia-blad gedeel met die woorde: “Vir ewig onthou vir sy leierskap, visie en bydrae tot onderwys ”

Die raad, uitvoerende komitee en personeel het hulde aan hom gebring “Sy visionêre leierskap, onwrikbare toegewydheid aan onderwys en diepgaande impak op ons instelling sal vir ewig gekoester word Ons innige meegevoel aan sy familie, vriende, en almal wat deur sy merkwaardige lewe geraak is," lui hul inskrywing

Boland Kollege het ook hulde gebring “Sy toegewydheid het talle geïnspireer, en sy nalatenskap sal voortgaan om die lewe van ontelbare studente en opvoeders te vorm ”

Die Weskus-kollege het ook hulde aan hom gebring

“Mnr Beech was ’n ware baanbreker en ’n passievolle vegter vir TVET-kolleges tydens sy ampstermyn aan die stuur van Northlink College Sy visionêre leierskap en toewyding tot die bevordering van die TVET-sektor laat ’n blywende indruk, wat sal aanhou inspireer vir jare wat nog kom,” skryf die kollege op sy sosialemediablad

Beech is Saterdag 23 Augustus vanuit die Nuwe Apostoliese Kerk De Kuilen in Kerkstraat, Kuilsrivier, begrawe ’n

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Bridgetown Theatre Company (BTC) is set to shake things up with the explosive new musical Gen Z.A! Aspire to Inspire, hitting the Artscape Theatre stage on Saturday 30 August, with performances at 15:00 and 19:00

Fast-paced, fearless and bursting with energy, Gen Z.A! is an original production created for and by young South Africans.

Tackling the disillusionment faced by Generations Z and Alpha, the musical takes audiences on an unfiltered journey through the eyes of the youth—complete with comedy, music, dance, and razor-sharp

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Catch Gen Z.A! Aspire to Inspire on the Artscape Theatre stage at at 15:00 and 19:00

social commentary The show features a vibrant young cast including Zoey Daniels, Thembalethu Zwele, Kai-Kai Ngbobo, Enrique Lameyer, Tiara Hendricks, Unathi Sabisa, and Zunaid Hendricks. Musical direction comes from Graham Harris of Amper Engels fame

Praise and worship at City Hall

City Praise is returning to the iconic City Hall on Saturday 30 August at 19:00 and Sunday 31 August at 15:00

Origin South Africa will be hosting this evening of worship featuring their band, orchestra, two choirs and guest soloists Jen Lee, who is a songwriter, recording artist and music producer from the northern suburbs of Cape Town, and Kirk Kirkland, a published songwriter, and in-demand studio singer from Nashville Tennessee

The Cape Town Gospel Choir was founded in 2010 and since then has performed all over Cape Town, from Guguletu to Constantia, to Durbanville The choir has performed with Rouchelle Liedemann, Neville D, and many others, and groups such as the

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. Spring Symphonies at the City Hall: American Flair is on Thursday 28 August at 19:30 Tickets cost R190 to R450 at Webtickets.

. Feedback runs at The Baxter until 30 August A murder mystery and satirical comedy by Andrew Buckland. Tickets from R160 to R230 at Webtickets.

. Total Praise and Worship with Lebo Sekgobela is at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday 30 August at 18:00 Tickets from R250 at Webtickets.

. A Blues Rock Show with Richard Pryor, Gin Wizards and guests is on Saturday 30 August at 20:00 at Durbanville Golf Club Entry cost R200 Book at Quicket or pay (cash only) at the door

Tygerberg City Choir, Joyful Harmonies, the Guguletu Tenors, and the Cape Town Philharmonic.

Joining them will be the Sweet Valley Singers a dynamic junior school vocal group made up of learners from Grade 3 to Grade7

Formed in 2022 with a small group of the school’s top singers, the ensemble has grown into a vibrant choir of around 40 members. Under the baton of Colin Peckham, their will be opportunity to join the choirs in some of the best contemporary worship songs along with some traditional favourites. Visit www originsa.org for more information . Tickets start from R195 and can be booked at Quicket

. ’n Pandok se Liefde is te sien by die Baxter-teater van Dinsdag 9 tot Saterdag 13 September Kaartjies vanaf R65 tot R120 is by Webtickets beskikbaar

. The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder met Amanda Strydom en Coenraad Rall op klavier is op Woensdag 10 en Donderdag 11 September om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant te sien. Kaartjies kos R250 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979

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. Mirka tree op Vrydag 12 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Die deure open om 18:00 Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

Each performer brings a unique voice and story to the stage From Zoey Daniels’ passion for performance shaped by her mother’s support, to Unathi Sabisa’s journey from AFDA to ACT Cape Town with a dream to uplift through art, and Zunaid Hendricks’ mission to amplify the voices of the voiceless through powerful storytelling—Gen Z.A! is as much a celebration of youth talent as it is a call to action.

The production is made possible through the support of Artscape, the HCI Foundation, Golden Arrow Foundation, and the City of Cape Town.

. Tickets cost R50 and can be booked at Webtickets or at Pick n Pay stores

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Artscape this October

South African music icons Ladysmith Black Mambazo will mark their 65th anniversary with a series of live performances at Artscape from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October The Grammy Award-winning group brings their distinctive vocal harmonies and rich musical legacy back to Cape Town as part of a national tour

Known for their unique blend of isicathamiya and traditional Zulu musical styles, Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s performances are characterised by powerful a cappella harmonies and themes of peace, unity, and cultural pride The concert series will feature a mix of classic songs and new arrangements, offering audiences an opportunity to experience both the group’s early work and their continued musical evolution.

Joining them on stage will be Abantakwethu, a Gugulethu-based cultural music group discovered through Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s talent development initiative Their inclusion highlights the group’s ongoing commitment to mentoring young performers and promoting South African musical traditions

The group last performed at Artscape in 2023 to sold-out audiences, and anticipation is high for their return. Their influence extends far beyond South Africa, with a history of collaborations that includes Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and Michael Jackson, among others.

Formed in 1960 by Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has become one of the continent’s most internationally recognised and awarded music groups, with five Grammy Awards and numerous accolades for their contribution to global music culture

This concert series offers an opportunity to reflect on 65 years of music that has shaped and celebrated South African identity and continues to resonate with audiences at home and abroad. Performances will take place on Friday and Saturday at 19:00, and Sunday at 15:00 . Tickets are available at Webtickets or Artscape’s Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695.

. Klassieke kruispaaie met Lynelle Kenned en Corneil Müller is op Sondag 31 Augustus om 11:00 by die NG kerk Welgemoed. Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.

. Rocco de Villiers en skoolkore van die Hoërskool DF Malan en Laerskool Totius, albei goudwenners in die ATKV-Applous-koorkompetisie, tree op Dinsdag 2 September om 19:00 in die NG kerk Welgemoed op Kaartjies kos R150 by Webtickets.

. Moffie comes to The Baxter Flipside from 2 to 27 September Tickets R240 at Webtickets.

. Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris? is at Artscape from 4 to 6 September at 19:00 A musical revue of the songs of Jacques Brel. Tickets cost R150 at Webtickets.

. Irene-Louise van Wyk tree op Vrydag 5 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos vanaf R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Waseef Piekaan’s Funny Numbers Vol.2 is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Friday 5 September at 20:00 Tickets are R150 at Webtickets.

. It's My Life - the Ultimate Road Trip Anthems runs at the Barnyard Theatre Tyger Valley until 14 September Tickets from R195 at www.barnyardtheatre co.za.

. 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.

. 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.

. Posduif tree op Vrydag 26 September om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R100 tot R140 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. 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.

Production returns in October

The smash-hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat sold out its initial run at Theatre on the Bay in record time

This prompted producers Pieter Toerien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (Lamta) to announce its return on 4 October due to overwhelming public demand.

During the first season, that ended on 13 July, the production captivated audiences with eight shows a week, garnering rave reviews and playing to capacity houses nightly

MUSICFORALL

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, created by the legendary duo Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a global musical phenomenon.

Performed hundreds of thousands of times across over 80 countries with notable runs on Broadway and the West End, the musical features beloved hits such as "Any Dream Will Do," "Close Every Door," and "Go, Go, Go Joseph.”

This vibrant production boasts an all-star cast led by Dylan Janse van Rensburg as Joseph, Lelo Ramasimong as the Narrator, and Chris Jaftha as Pharaoh Under the direction of Luitingh and Alexander, with musical supervision by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder and musical direction by Amy Campbell, the show delivers a fresh and exhilarating interpretation of the classic tale Tickets for the October return are priced from R175.

. Book at Webtickets or Theatre on the Bay’s box office at 021 438 3300

Blindwinemastertriumphs

Blind wine tasting got a whole new meaning when the Institute of Cape Wine Masters celebrated its first-ever blind graduate among four new Cape Wine Masters, three of whom are from the Western Cape and one from Johannesburg.

Jacques Lombard from Cape Town has made history for being the first blind candidate to participate in the Cape Wine Masters programme He was joined by fellow Cape Wine Master graduates Riaan van der Spuy, cellar master at Swartland Winery, Janine van Zyl, a sommelier and international account manager at global wine and spirits social media agency FirstPour, and Bradley Wood from Johannesburg, a specialist urologist in private practice

Since its inception in 1983 120 Cape Wine Masters to date have achieved this elite self-study qualification, making this year’s achievements all the more remarkable

The new Cape Wine Masters were celebrated at a prestigious awards luncheon hosted by the Institute of Cape Wine Masters on Friday 22 August, together with the Pinotage Association and the Lanzerac Hotel and Spa The 100th anniversary of pinotage and the first bottled pinotage under the Lanzerac label was also celebrated

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After losing his sight in 1996 at the age of 26, Lombard’s introduction to the wine industry came through an invitation by Hermann Kirschbaum, then winemaker at Buitenverwachting, to join Wine Insight, a wine-tasting group for visually-impaired wine enthusiasts

This unique environment, free from influence by labels, brands, or appearance, honed his reliance on aroma, flavour and

A JOURNEY DEFINED BY RESILIENCE, PASSION AND THE UNWAVERING BELIEF

texture, skills that proved invaluable in his wine career

DISTINCTION

Twenty years later, in 2016, Lombard founded Winebrands, a Cape Town-based wine retail business supported by a dedicated team

A customer’s remark about purchasing only award-winning wines sparked his curiosity about South Africa’s awards system His research revealed that most judges on leading panels were Cape Wine Masters or Masters of Wine, a discovery that inspired him to enrol with the Cape Wine Academy

Progressing through the certificate and diploma courses with distinction, Lombard earned an invitation to join the demanding five-year Cape Wine Masters programme

Throughout his studies he received guidance from no fewer than 84 industry leaders, whose mentorship and generosity he credited as instrumental to his success

For Lombard the Cape Wine Master title is the culmination of a journey defined by resilience, passion and the unwavering belief that wine is best judged by the pleasure it brings in the glass

His dissertation examined the formation, health effects and mitigation of biogenic amines in wine, dispelling common myths about sulphites and highlighting the amine compounds as a key cause of winerelated discomfort

The dissertation investigates the complex role of biogenic amines in wine; nitrogencontaining compounds produced and broken down in the human body through normal metabolic processes While

essential for regulating functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, brain activity, digestion and immune response, these compounds can present significant health risks when consumed in excessive amounts from certain foods and beverages, particularly red wine

The research provides an extensive literature review of factors influencing biogenic amine formation in wine, including microorganisms, terroir, grape cultivar as

well as viticultural and cellar practices

Central to their formation is the activity of lactic-acid bacteria, naturally present in the winemaking environment

An exploratory consumer survey within the study revealed limited public awareness of biogenic amines and their potential effects, underscoring the importance of education in this area

Beyond wine, Lombard maintains an active lifestyle, training weekly on a tandem bicycle and participating annually in the Cape Town Cycle Tour He lives in Welgemoed with his wife, Petro, and their son, Daniel

THINKING OUT LOUD

How peaceful would we be if we loved others?

Love your neighbour as you love yourself

Most Christians would know that this is a well-known commandment found in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible

It compels us to treat others with the same level of care, respect, and kindness that we naturally extend to ourselves

This is a sharp contrast to the reality faced in our beloved country today

Whenever you are watching the news or listening to the radio you need to mentally prepare yourself for the worst All we hear is death, rape, murder, violence and other heinous crimes

The Cape Flats is currently bleeding So many senseless killings Families ripped apart

This begs the question then, is this showing love?

Once again, we have political leaders trying to paint a colourful picture, claiming that police have matters under control And that matters are not as bad as they look

If this is the case, why is our president not calling a family meeting to tell us what steps are being taken to stem the killings?

I fail to understand why, even during a crisis such as this, inequality is still rife

On Tuesday 19 August, the parliamentary police portfolio committee chair, Ian Cameron, and two members of parliament came under attack in an attempted hijacking incident in Philippi Within 24 hours, two alleged suspects were apprehended for the crime

Police worked throughout the night to catch the criminals All available resources were deployed to apprehend the perpetrators

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DURING TIMES OF ADVERSITY, IT IS WISE TO NOTE THAT NOT EVERYONE OR EVERYTHING REQUIRES YOUR REACTION OR RESPONSE.

A total of 24 hours, that's all it took to get the perpetrators Yet, hijackings are a lived reality for many Capetonians

Some rape survivors are still awaiting the police to arrest the culprits Some murderers are still roaming the streets

These MPs were not told that there are no police vehicles available They were not turned away and told to provide proof of the incident They were not made to wait for hours or even treated like the perpetrator

This is the service some ordinary South Africans are met with when they set foot at some police stations

I am in no way trying to downplay what these MPs experienced It is horrific, and no one should have to go through that Isn't it time that the police and those in leadership positions sit around the table, admit that they have failed in their mandate and get back to the drawing board?

How many more mass murders should be reported on? How many more communities should live in fear?

Instead of spending on projects that never come to fruition, create more job opportunities Make education more affordable so that young people can obtain degrees and become employable Invest in educational institutions

As we live in hope that the powers that be wake up soon and act Let us start by ourselves Practice more patience and tolerance with one another

How peaceful this nation would be if we obeyed the commandment to love our neighbour as we love yourself?

-KAYLYNNEBANTOM

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KA LIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Work on the multi-million-rand

Bayside Canal upgrade is set to resume this October after nearly a year-long suspension caused by a contractual dispute with the appointed contractor

The project, which aims to improve water quality within Rietvlei and its surrounding catchment, was halted in November 2024 when approximately 55% of the work had been completed Following due legal processes the matter was formally resolved in June 2025, paving the way for construction to continue once the rainy season is over Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for Water and Sanitation, welcomed the development, stressing the importance of the upgrade for both the environment and local communities “It’s crucial that work on this upgrade can now progress,

WORK HALTED BY LEGAL DISPUTE TO PROCEED

as this is one of the City’s key investments to improve water quality within Rietvlei and its surrounds As development within the catchment has grown there is a need to make improvements to the Bayside Canal to enable it to handle increased stormwater flows during peak periods and tackle litter and pollution entering stormwater channels into Rietvlei ”

When work resumes in October construction will focus on the stormwater canal leading to the primary sedimentation ponds, as well as the bypass canal from the secondary treatment channel to Rietvlei

ALONG-AWAITEDUPGRADE

The Bayside Canal upgrade has been the subject of ongoing community interest and concern, with several articles previously published by TygerBurger highlighting

Concerns addressed over upgrade project

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After heated social media debates over the width and layout of the ongoing Table View Beachfront Upgrade, ward councillor Jonathan Mills met with concerned residents on site last week to address their questions directly

One of the project’s key goals, Mills explained, is to create a more pedestrianfriendly space “Pedestrians will take priority in design choices,” he said, noting that similar beachfronts, such as those near Dolphin Beach Hotel and Melkbos, already make use of parallel parking without causing major disruptions

WALKWAYWIDTH

Several residents queried why sections of the new walkway measure only three metres instead of the planned four metres Mills clarified that the reduction occurs in less than 5% of the total length, specifically near Marine Circle

“The road lanes there have to widen around a solid median for safety reasons

We can’t shrink the lanes or bays, so at that point the walkway narrows by one metre The rest remains four metres wide, expanding to six metres at busy points,”

he explained

PARKINGCONCERNS

Concerns were also raised about the perceived loss of parking Mills reassured residents: “We’re not losing parking

Some angled bays are now parallel, but we are adding bays along the service road and in the main car parks to balance it out ”

For those who prefer enjoying the beachfront views from their cars, Mills confirmed improvements: “More parking bays facing out to sea will be added on the service road These are an upgrade from the old bays angled toward Robben Island, as they are also more elevated ”

PUBLICPARTICIPATIONANDPLANS

Mills emphasised that the current design follows plans approved years ago after public participation processes, as TygerBurger reported last week While some earlier illustrations circulated online differed, Mills said these were never the final designs

He also committed to raising additional issues with project managers, including preventing vehicles from driving onto the paving, the use of recycled paving bricks, providing boardwalks to the beach, and ensuring benches remain functional without attracting overnight sleepers

Despite criticism on social media, Mills noted that most feedback from residents –both online and during his meeting – has been positive

“I understand not everyone is happy, but adding this walkway will make a big difference to the beachfront,” he said “It’s about creating a safer, more welcoming public space for everyone ”

The upgrade, expected to be completed later this year, aims to balance pedestrian use, safe traffic flow, and sufficient parking while revitalising one of

both the environmental impact of pollution in Rietvlei and residents’ frustration over the slow progress of the project In past reports residents voiced alarm over litter, plastic waste and untreated stormwater ending up in the wetlands, a key biodiversity area and popular recreational site

The project was originally welcomed as a long-term solution to those concerns, but the suspension in 2024 left many wondering whether it would ever be completed The City’s confirmation that work will now resume offers reassurance

that the promises made to the Table View community, and to Rietvlei itself, are finally back on track

LOOKINGAHEAD

The City has not yet provided a revised completion date for the project, but officials remain confident that once finished, the upgraded system will reduce pollution, improve stormwater management, and protect Rietvlei’s delicate ecosystem

“This project is a vital step in safeguarding our natural environment while ensuring infrastructure keeps pace with development,” Badroodien added

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RICKY’S ROAD TO SA 7S PLAYER

YoungB’ville playerdefies odds

AVRILFILLIES

When Ricardo Duarttee from Bellville, SA 7s player and former learner from Stellenberg High School, affectionately known as Tricky Ricky, joined the Blitzboks in 2022 and made his debut in Dubai, he believed his touch rugby background had the biggest impact on his rugby career. He is going to be more involved in coaching clinics and tournaments

"If it wasn't for touch rugby, I would never have developed the ability to take on the role of playmaker for the Springbok 7s team

“I've been playing touch rugby since primary school - every day before school, during first and second break, and even barefoot in the street when friends came over Even if you scraped the skin off your toes, you kept on playing," he says

STARTEDFROMTHEBOTTOM

When he was expelled from Paarl Gymnasium and Paarl Boy's High Schools, he was told by many that his rugby career was over

"I joined Stellenberg High School in Bellville in 2015 and had no idea that it would be the place where my rugby would develop the most

“I was unaware of the competitive touch rugby league in the northern and southern suburbs, but Pierre Bosman from the Vikings touch rugby team, father of Christian and Eugene Bosman, Andries Carstens and Frankie van den Heever from the Warriors Sports Academy, brought a group of Stellenberg rugby boys together

"Every Monday night after rugby practise we would rush off to our touch rugby games in Kuils River, Brackenfell or Kraaifontein Rugby Clubs, and on a Thursday night again after training

Laat klap tekkies vir ‘n goeie doel

Die Jan Krielinstituut bied op Saterdag 6 September weer die gewilde Tekkie Challenge-padwedlope in Kuilsrivier aan - met trots geborg deur Food Lover’s Market

Hierdie jaarlikse byeenkoms vind vroeg in September plaas en is ten bate van kinders met leer- en fisieke gestremdhede by die Jan Krielskool

Die familie-vriendelike 5km-pretloop is oop vir stappers en stootwaentjies, so bring die kleinspan saam Skryf jou onderneming in vir ’n spanbougeleentheid

Beide die 10km en 10 miler (16km) spog met fantastiese kontantpryse en geskenkbewyse Dit is ook die enigste "Battle of the Sexes"-wedloop in Afrika Deelnemers kan ook wonderlike pryse in die gelukstrekking wen Food Lover’s Market glo goeie kos is net die begin en wil graag 'n verskil maak

in gemeenskappe Die Jan Kriel Tekkie Challenge is net één van die maniere hoe die winkelgroep gemeenskapsprojekte ondersteun

Vooraf-inskrywings sluit op Maandag 1 September om middernag

Skryf aanlyn in of by die Jan Krielinstituut se kantoor Inskrywings kan ook op die dag van die wedloop van 06:00 in Jan Kriel se skoolsaal gedoen word Hekke maak 05:30 oop

Toegang tot die terrein is slegs vanuit Amandelrylaan beskikbaar Beamptes en verkeerspersoneel sal aan diens wees Volg die aanwysings van die nuwe verkeersirkel by Kerkstraat na Paalkraansstraat vir maklike toegang en parkering . Besoek www tekkiechallenge co.za vir inligting en inskrywings. Rig navrae aan events@jankriel co.za.

“Ifitwasn’tfortouchrugby,Iwould neverhavedevelopedtheabilityto takeontheroleofplaymakerforthe Springbok7steam.”

- Ricardo Duarttee

with the school, we would rush to play at Central Park in Century City," he says

TOUCHIES

They enjoyed touchies so much that they entered the Hot Summer of Touch Rugby Tournament, played every December on beaches across the Western Cape from Camps Bay and Macassar to Strand, Kleinmond, Struisbaai, Stilbaai, Mossel Bay and Hartenbos

"In 2020 Craig Wesley Wood invited me to train with the Warriors of Christ, a professional touch team formed by players from Heidelberg, Macassar and Strand

“During the Covid 19-lockdown we trained every Wednesday and Sunday on the beach for at least two hours I was humbled every single day by the talent around me," Duarttee says In 2022 he sold his car to pay for the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports Sevens programme and then realised how much those beach touch rugby sessions had given him a massive edge

"Coach Philip Snyman noticed it and six months later I was offered a contract to join the Springbok Sevens Academy Three months later I got the opportunity to make my debut for the Blitzboks in Dubai

"I am going to be more involved in In2Touch tournaments and coaching clinics to plough back and interested parties can contact Grahame Bobrow on info@touchrugby co za or on 082 492 3683," he says

Milnerton weer baas in sewestoernooi

Die Hoërskool Milnerton het verlede week in Bellville vir die tweede agtereenvolgende jaar koning gekraai in die Noordelike Stadsgebiede se jaarlikse sewemanrugbytoernooi Milnerton het in die eindstryd met 29-0 afgereken met Bosmansdam, wat verras het deur die eindronde te haal nadat hy in die halfeindronde met 10-0 teen Melkbosstrand gewen het Milnerton was in sy halfeindstryd met 19-0 Bellville-Suid se meerdere In die plaatafdeling het HS Tygerberg met die louere weggestap Ná sy halfeindstrydsege van 20-5 oor HTS Bellville, het hy in die eindstryd met 22-17 teen HS Bellville deurgeskuur Monumentpark was die wenner van die skildafdeling nadat hy De Kuilen in die eindronde met 14-7 geklop het Die komende Saterdag word die reeks

sewemantoernooie voortgesit wanneer HS Monumentpark en Durbanville die aanbieders is van onderskeidelik die o 15- en o 14-kompetisies Altesame 16 spanne is betrokke by Durbanville se Peter Buttner-saamtrek, met HTS Drostdy, (die verdedigende kampioen), HTS Bellville, Durbanville en HJS Paarl in groep A; Brackenfell, Paulus Joubert, HS Bellville en HS Tygerberg in groep B; Monumentpark, Stellenberg, Scottsville en die Landbouskool Boland in groep C; Excelsior, Scottsdene, Outeniqua en Paarl Gim in groep D In die laaste stuiptrekkings van die uitgedunde ligaprogram die afgelope Saterdag het HTS Bellville ondanks sterk teenstand van Kasselsvlei, tog met 29-20 gewen Scottsdene was op sy beurt met 17-0 te sterk vir Elsiesrivier -SARELBURGER