TygerBurger | De Grendel | E-edition | 3 June 2026

Citybudget openforinput

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIRÉE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA

The City of CapeTown hasopened asecond round of public participationonits CityofHope Budget 2026-'27, giving residentsuntil 10 June to have their say on arevised set of tariff proposals that touch everything from water and sanitation charges to property rates and electricity costs.

At the heartofthe shake-upisacourt order that struck down the City's property value-based approach to fixed water and sanitation charges, amodel designed to make wealthierhouseholds carry more of thefinancial load. With that tool now offthe table, MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis faces adelicatebalancingact of protecting lower- and middle-income residentsfrom higherbills, keeping Cape Town's recordbreakinginfrastructure programme on track,and doing it all within alegal framework thathas just narrowed the City'sroom to manoeuvre.

Here's what's changing,who it affects, and what theCity is proposing to soften theblow.

Akey impactofthe ruling is that the City reverts back to the previous method of usingmeter size to determine fixed waterand sanitation charges. Because thesefixed chargesare no longer linked to property value bands, properties under R2,8million will pay more and highervalue properties will pay less for water andsanitation fixedcharges (for meter sizesupto22mm)

MayorHill-Lewis said the City will protect these lower- andmiddle-income households by furtherraising the ratesfreerebatefor those homes up to R620 000, up from R450 000.

All residential properties up to R8 million (previously R7 million) will now get thefirst R620 000 rates-free, up from R450 000. Indigent benefits will apply for all propertiesunder the new R620 000 threshold.

Pensionerswill continue to benefitfrom thecountry's widest rebate qualifying criteria, thanks to the previous raising of themonthly income threshold to R27 000, regardless of property value. Cape Town is alsothe only metrooffering lifelineelectricity to pensioners up to this threshold. In othercities pensioners must be classified as indigent to qualify.

"The main impact of the judgment is to limit the abilityofthe City –and allmunicipalities– to cross-subsidise to protect lower- andmiddle- income households.These amendments represent theCity’s proposed efforts to continue offeringthis protection within the framework of theruling," said Hill-Lewis.

This engagementwill focus on other available means to secure crosssubsidisationgoingforward, especially in relation to National Treasury’s metro tradingservices reform initiative and the White PaperonLocal Government.

The mayor emphasised that the City is notproposing any cuts to Cape Town’s essential infrastructure projects. "The collapse and decay thatwesee in all the other major cities in South Africa is a direct result of notmeeting this minimum levelofrequired investment in new infrastructure."

SUMMARYOFTHEPROPOSEDAMENDMENTS

City-wide cleaning costs move back into property rates. Residents previously funded city-wide cleaning services via an electricity surcharge contribution to property ratesrevenue. In 2025-'26, thecostofcity-wide cleaning was made astandalone charge for residential properties, loweringelectricity prices. This method hasbeen amended following thehigh courtruling

This removesthe standalonecity-wide charge and increasesproperty rates for residential customers –amending the-10,2% reductiontabledinMarch to -2,09%. Commercial property rates will

HIGH COURTRULING TRIGGERSCHANGES TO CITY OF CAPE TOWN BUDGETPROPOSALS

also increase, while electricity unit costs will reduce due to the phased reduction of the surcharge contribution to city-wide cleaning. Residential electricitytariffs remain unchanged as thesecustomers no longer contribute to city-wide cleaning in thisway.

Theoverall average energy tariff increase for commercial customers has been reduced to 5,46% (from 6,82% in the March tabled budget),while the residential increase remains unchanged at 6,64%. To accommodate the shift in City-wide cleaning to rates, and the phasing out of the electricity contribution for commercial properties, the rate-in-the-rand and the rates ratios are proposed to be amended.

WATERANDSANITATIONTARIFFCHANGES

Fixed water and sanitation charges revert to water meter size, the method used before property value bands. According to the City, thisimpact of the court ruling means that higher value properties will pay less fixed charges while lower value properties will pay more than they do currently.

"This is largely offset by lower property rates thanks to the raised rates-free and indigent benefits. The proposed further raising of the indigent relief threshold will see many more properties benefiting from the City’s indigent rebates with the threshold increasing from R450 000 to R620 000, which includes a100% property rates rebate,"the City stated in apress release. TheCityisalso proposing the following measures to further buffer the impact of the fixed charges change: alower overall fixed charges portion of the tariff; consolidating the fixed tariff for the most common water meter sizes –those under 22mm; and shifting costs to higher consumption users compared to the March tabled budget –through increases to the step-tariff for usage over 10.5kl.

Water usage will cost R2,09 moreper KL from 10,5 –35KL compared to the March tabled budget, and R8,06 (excl VAT)more over 35KL, with similar increases for sanitation per KL in theseusage bands.

"Had theCityproposed consumptiononly tariffs, thiswould raise usage costs significantly right from the first kilolitre, disabling the ability of households to save through lower consumption,"the City stated.

All revenue raised in 2025-'26 has gone to the intended purpose of infrastructure and service delivery. It is important to further note that the ruling does not take issue with the necessity of thesefunds to run the city. Ratepayers will now contribute to thesesame running costs but in adifferent way based on the new proposals for 2026'27.

According to the City, around 130 000 construction-related jobswill flow from capital investment in the current term of office, with 75% of infrastructure spending directly benefitting lower-income households.

Cape Town is SA’sone city that works, and with these investments we are building acityofhope for all, in line with our long-term vision," said Hill-Lewis. Supplementary public participation is open from 27 May until 10 June. This will allow sufficient time to adopt abudget before the financial year begins on 1July as the law requires. The WesternCape Minister of Finance has been notified and has given approval for the amended budget adoption time-line.

. Visitwww.capetown.gov.za andclick the draftbudget trendingbox on thehomepage forall budget-related information, as well as a public engagementschedule

Safetydrillsputto

CENARIOACTIVATES

RESPONDERS featured abomb threat tonscene, and ivated through a messages. They were all access points ining a100-metre laying information in Joint Operations

eresources portrayed the wider civil unrest, were requiredto dependently —exactly the drills are designed City of Cape Town said.

YWHENITCOUNTS

mberfor safety ity,s exercises serve a purpose beyond testing procedures.

Newsmash-and-grabhotspot

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Motorists havebeen warnedtobevigilant on the roads as yet another area has been added to the already long list of smashand-grabhotspots.

Areas known forsmash-and-grabattacks —when car windows are smashed while moving slowly, parked or in heavy traffic, and valuables are stolen outofthe car— are Bonteheuwel (Jakes Gerwel Drive and BluegumStreet), Elsies River (35th Street and Owen Road) and Dunoon (Malibongwe Drive). Nowthree areas in Parow have been added to that list

The ParowCommunity Policing Forum (CPF) says motorists shouldtakecare at theintersections of Voortrekker Road and De la Rey Street; Jan van Riebeeck Drive and Voortrekker Road; andJan van Riebeeck Drive andJan Smuts Road Bronwin Daniels, CPF chair, saysthey are concerned about the ongoing smashand-grabincidents at these intersections.

“Criminals target motorists who leave valuables visible in their vehicles or who become distracted whilewaiting at traffic lights,” Daniels says.

Motorists are urged to keep valuables out of sight; avoid using cellphones at intersections; keep windows closed where

possible, and remain alert andaware of their surroundings.

“Crimeprevention starts with awareness.

“Stay vigilant and report anysuspicious activity to the police or your local safety structures.

“Together, we can reduceopportunities forcriminals andmakeour roads safer for everyone,” says Daniels.

CRIMESTATS

The City has previously stated that smash-and-grab hasbecome aproblem on ourroads. Thenewest warning comesa week afterthe release of the latestcrime statistics.

According to thestatisticsfor the fourth quarter (January to Marchthis year), theft outofmotor vehicles decreased. During January and Marchthis year 114 cases were reported, while atotal of 128 cases were reported during the same threemonth-period last year.

In Julylast year, based on the statistics from the metro police’sCCTV network between the period of July 2024 andMay 2025, mostsmash-and-grab incidents happen in the late afternoon andearly evening, andthatthe frequency increases overweekends.

Goodwood customer centr

TheCity’s Goodwood Customer Interaction Centre was permanently closed atthe end of May, the City said last week. The City said it apologises for this, and that the situation is outside of their control.

Residents are now encouraged to make use of other nearby offices, includingthe Parow office which is just 1,5km away, and the City’s convenient online booking and payment options.

If in doubt, phone ahead to check whether an office is open. Staff will be redeployed to other offices to assist

customers, the City said.

“We thank residents for their patience andcontinued support at this time. We encourage residents to use oursimple andconveniente-services options and to make an online booking when visitingan office in person. Residents are encouraged to check the City’s websiteorcall ahead before visiting thenearest office.The City remains committed to improvingour service offerings to residents andweagain urge customers to makeuse of oureasy-touse online options,” said Siseko Mbandezi,

Indoor and outdoor goods on offer at market

The GoodwoodBargains Market takes place this Saturday 6June from09:00 until 13:20atthe Goodwood Sports Club

The market will offer bargain-filled stalls with fashion, décor, books, vinyl, and unique finds.

PARKING,DONATIONS

Parking is available for free to patrons on the corner of Alice Streetand Milton

Street,Goodwood. Visitors are encouraged to bring unwanted garmentstodonateat the on-sitedonation bin, supporting underprivilegedorganisations, organisers say . Formoreinformation about the Goodwood Bargains Market taking place this coming Saturday, send an emailto thegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com

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"There has been backlash," De Freitas said. "Some members of the public haveraised questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident,and that has created some noise and hesitation.

"But we madea choice not to

be drawn into speculation and insteadfocusedour energy on whatwecould control: showing upfor the people who are hurting."

Theprecinct saidits focus remained on supporting News Café staff members, families affected by the incident and

patronswho witnessed the shooting.

"Community is not just a word. It is achoiceyou make, especially when thingsare hard," De Freitassaid.

"We hopedeveryone who stood at Marine Drive Circle walked away feelingthat Blouberg is a place where people genuinely carefor one another."

Abroadermessage aboutgun violence

While the gathering was inspiredbythe recent tragedy organisers said it was equally importanttorecognise the widerimpact of gunviolence throughout South Africa.

"What happened at News Café is part of amuch largerreality that South Africansface every single day," De Freitassaid.

"Gun violence touches every corner of this country; every suburb, everycommunityand everyfamily. It felt importantto acknowledge that broader truth ratherthan limit ourfocustoa single incident."

News Café owner Eric Smit thanked thecommunity for its support duringadifficultweek.

"The love and solidarity

shown by thiscommunity has been overwhelming and deeply moving. We are grateful beyond words."

Building astronger community

Organisers expressed hope that thevigilwould be remembered not onlyasaresponse to tragedy, butalso as the beginning of strongercollaboration between residents, businesses and community leaders.

"What we learnt this week is that community is not something you build in amoment of calm,"

De Freitas said.

"It is builtinmoments exactly like this one, when things are hard, emotions are raw and

when the easiest response would be to retreat intoanger or fear

"TheBeach Boulevard Business Precinct said it hoped the event would encourage ongoing conversations about how communities can support one another more intentionally and build the trust needed to remain resilient in challenging times.

As the candles burnt and residentsstood shoulder to shoulder in silence, the message from the evening was clear; Blouberg's story would not be defined by violence, but by the strengthand compassion of the people who call it home.

Citybeginssummerlifeguardrecruitment

The City of Cape Town has officially begun recruitingseasonal lifeguards as part of its preparations for the upcoming summerseason,while maintenance andupgradework continues at severalpublic swimming pools across the metro

Each year, the Cityappoints morethan 600 seasonal lifeguards who are deployed to public swimming pools and designated bathing beaches from late September through to mid-April.

The recruitment drive follows a successful 2025-'26 summer season, which recorded the lowest numberoffatal drownings in seven years, underscoring the importance of lifeguards in the City’s water safety strategy.

STRICTTRAININGANDSELECTIONPROCESS

The City’srecreation and parks department puts candidates through

CITY APPOINTS MORETHAN 600 SEASONALLIFEGUARDS

rigorous physical andskills assessments eachwinter to ensure they meet the demands of therole

Applicants must meet strict criteria, including fitness standards, swimming ability, and first aid competency, as well as passing background checks.

Shortlisted candidates are alsorequired to complete physical assessments.

Lifeguards are appointed acrossfour categories:seasonalbeach lifeguard, seasonalsenior beach lifeguard, seasonal poollifeguard and seasonalseniorpool lifeguard.

Beach lifeguard applicants must complete a400m swim in under eight minutes,while pool lifeguard applicants must complete a100m swim in undertwo minutes,alongside rescue andfirstaid tests.

'VITALROLEINSAVINGLIVES'–CITY

Mayco memberfor community services andhealth Francine Higham said lifeguards play acrucial role in ensuring safety at the City’s beaches andswimming pools.

“Ourlifeguards play avital role in

Lifeguardsmakesurebathers aresafeonthe beach.

helping keep bathers safe every summer. “They areoften first on the scene when emergencies happen andtheir work saves lives,” shesaid.

POOLUPGRADESUNDERWAYACROSSTHECITY

Alongside recruitment, the City is alsocontinuingwith upgrades and maintenance at severalpublic swimming pools to ensure facilities aresafe, accessible and ready for the summer season.

Projectscurrently underway include major infrastructure work at the Delft, Lentegeurand Langa swimming pools, focusingonstructural, civil, mechanical and reticulation upgrades. At Bellville South andGoodwood swimming pools,fullreticulation

system upgrades are in progress, along with mechanical plant repairs and maintenance.

Manenberg swimming pool is in the final stages of structural upgrades and mechanical maintenance, while Newlands swimming pool has already completed upgrades to itsmechanical plant and floodlights, with further improvements continuing.

TheCitysays ongoing investment in swimming pools forms part of awider effort to improve water sustainability, reduce operating costs, and ensure communities continue to have access to quality recreational facilities.

. Residentsinterestedinapplyingfor lifeguard positions canvisit: www.capetown.gov.za/ lifeguards formoreinformation

Tiny Treasures on display

TheArtsAssociation of Bellville’s Art.bGallery is settoopen itsannual Tiny Treasures exhibitiononSaturday 6Juneatthe LibraryCenter,Carlvan AswegenStreet,Bellville,withdoors opening at 10:30 for11:00

Nowinits longstanding run, Tiny Treasures hasbecome one of Art.b’s most popular andwell-supported exhibitions, drawing artlovers from across thecommunityeachyear. Theexhibitionshowcases adiverse rangeoforiginalartworksincompact formats, featuring worksbyboth emergingand established artists Artworksare pricedbetween R500 andR2400,offering thepublic arare chancetoown affordableworksby established artists

Theexhibitionaimstoencourage engagement with localvisual arts in an approachableand affordableway

Thepublic is warmly invitedtoattend theopening on Saturday 6June at 10:30for 11:00. Aluckydrawwill take placeatthe opening —anadded incentivenot to miss out Tiny Treasures also serves as an importantfundraiser, supportingthe gallery’scontinued work andbroader communityartsinitiatives.

Art.bGallery is acommunity-focused non-profit organisation dedicated to supportingemergingand established artists across theWestern Cape . Formoreinformation,visit www.artb.co.za

CraftMarket forkids

DurbanvilleCraft Marketwillholda scavenger hunt forchildren at itsnext market on Saturday 6June

Themarketwillbeheldfrom09:00 to 14:00, weather permitting, at 5 Louw Street,Durbanville(behind the policestation)

Thescavenger hunt willrun from 10:00, with prizestobeawarded at noon.

Entry is free

Stalls willoffer handmadecrafts and food, or willberaising funds forcharityorganisations such as FisantekraalAnimal Welfareand Capetonians Against AnimalAbuse, which focuses on cats

Themarkethas been part of the

Durbanvillecommunityfor 40 years andisone of thefew markets to sell strictly handmadeartsand crafts. Therewillalsobeafundraising stall to helpahigh-school pupiltravel to Germany as an exchangestudent Creative childrenare invitedto applyfor astall spacefreeofcharge Crafters arewelcome to jointhe market; stallfees areR100,and all proceeds aredonated to welfare organisations Live musicwillbeprovided by JerryFourie. Entranceisfree. Pets are welcome

. ContactDurbanvilleCraft Marketon0660597251orat durbanvillecraftmarket@gmail.com

Seniorsentrum bied plaaswerf-byeenkoms aan

BellvilleSenior Sentrum by Chrismar Villas verwelkomdie gemeenskap op Vrydagaand 5Junie vir'ngesellige plaaswerf-byeenkoms van16:00 tot 18:00 by Jessiestraat 25, Chrismar regoorkantdie Hoërskool Bellville se hokkievelde.

Dieplaaswerf is deel vandie sentrumsefondsinsamelingsprojekte

BellvilleSenior Sentrum dien as 'n dienssentrum virbejaardes en gestremdes in die noordelikevoorstede en is 'n

program vanBadisa. Besoekers kanuitsien na 'n verskeidenheidtradisionelelekkernye, waaronder kerrieenrys,lewerkoekies pampoenkoekies,roosterkoeke, gebakte poeding met vla, sop, patats, tuisgebakte brood, vetkoek, jaffelsen melkkos

. Kaartjiesisvoorafbeskikbaar by diekassiervan Maandag tot Vrydag tussen 08:00 en 12:00.Bel 021910 1250 metnavrae.

Bokcoachgifted dogportrait

Springbok head coach

Rassie Erasmus was recently presented with a portrait of his dog by atalented Durbanville artist.

The 53-year-oldCraig Stuart, originally from Scotland, is a keen Springbok supporter

“that is, when his home team from Scotland is not playing against the Boks”, he admits —and followed Erasmus on Instagram

SPECIALCONNECTION

“I saw that he often shared photos of special moments with his dog, Kwedini.

“It was clear that they have avery special connection, and Idecided to do apainting of his dog. Ipaused one of the videos and used the image for the painting,” Stuart explains. Kwedini means “boy” or “small boy” in Xhosa.

SHAREDONINSTAGRAM

It took him two to three days in Apriltofinish the oil painting, and he shared parts of the process on Instagram.

Soon the photos cameto Erasmus’s attention and he instructed his personal assistant to contact Stuart

“I offered the painting to him as agift. He was blown away when

Choose school by 15 June

Thousands of Western Cape parentswho applied for Grade R, 1and 8placements for next year have until Monday 15 June to confirm a school.

open up to be offered to other parents."

SCOTTISH ARTIST CONNECTSWITH BOK ANDHIS DOG ON INSTAGRAM

Ihanded it to himinpersontwo weeksago in my studio at our home in Pinehurst,” he says.

MOVETOSOUTHAFRICA

Stuart himself hastwo rescue dogs,but he prefers to painthis two daughters,aged 10 and11.

He methis SouthAfrican wife, Hazel, in South Korea, where they bothtaught English.They married in 2012and Stuart moved to South Africa.

ARTASMAINCAREER

Stuart regularly paints clients’ petsand undertakes other commission work

He worksmostlyinoils, but also in acrylics and othermedia.

“I paint anything, including landscapes,” hesays. He currently exhibits five paintings of koifish at the Winelands Art Gallery at Avondale Wine in Paarl.

“For me,this wasn’tabout celebrity —itwas about creating something personal from asmall interactionand seeingwhere it led,” he explains

TheWestern Cape Department of Education (WCED) released the outcomes of the on-time admissions applications on Thursday 28 May. The department urged families not to panic if they do not receive an immediateoffer.

David Maynier, Minister for Education in the Western Cape, said schoolsdetermine the outcome of admissions based on theiradmissions policies.

"At thepoint when outcomes are first released, asubstantial number of learners will have received multiple offers. For example, last year more than 40 000learners had multiple successful outcomes at various schoolsand were 'double parked' on the system."

Maynier said with thousands of learners holding multiple offers at once the admissions process was expected to shift significantly in the weeks ahead as spaces begin to open up across schools

"Itisimportant to note that more than 46 000 learners received two or more offers, andastheir parents confirm their choice of school more than 64 000 places will still

What thismeans for parents Maynier stressed that the admissions process continues well beyond the initial release of results, with significant movement in placements expected in the days and weeks that follow.

He said many learners who are not placed immediately will be accommodated later as spaces become available, with schools contacting parents directly when new openings occur.

ACTIONSFORPARENTS

Parents who received multiple offers are urged to accept one school immediately. This helps freeup places for other learners. Parents whose children have not yet been placed are advised to constantly engage with the schools they applied to and ensure theircontact details are correct.

According to the department, the admission process is still active, many placements will still be finalised.

Maynier urged parents to remain patient, saying the department closely monitored placements and remained committed to ensuring every learner is accommodated. He said further communication and support would be provided to families through the remainder of the admissions process.

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Vermaak // Entertainment

Helenè Bester by Die Boer

Komgeniet Vadersdag saam met die sangeres Helenè Bester op Sondag 21 Junie om 14:00 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurantin Durbanville In Helenè Bestersing Nana Mouskouri bring Bester’nroerende huldeblyk aan die tydlose Griekse legende in ’n elegante, romantiese

produksie,wat Mouskouri se musiek vier FransSwart is verantwoordelik virdie teks en regie . Kaartjies kosR250.Bespreek by www.dieboer.comofby021 9791911.

Helenè Bester

Mickey’sSearch Partycomesto GrandWest

DisneyOnIcepresents Mickey's Search Party, coming to GrandWest this winter school holidays, with theshowrunning from Friday10JulytoSunday19July.

Theproductionfollows Mickey Mouse andhis friends as they search forTinker Bell, journeying through aseries of dazzling Disneyworlds along theway.Audiences canexpect world-classice skating,high-flying acrobatics andunexpected stunts, as theadventuretakes them through thecolourfulspirit realmof Coco,the oceanvoyageof Moana,the enchanted worldof Beauty and theBeast and theicy landscapes of Frozen Aladdin, ToyStory and TheLittleMermaid also feature, andStitchmakes his Disney On Icedebut in South Africa,crashing theaction with afew mischievous surprises.

Produced by Feld Entertainment andbrought to localaudiences by Showtime Management in association with FNB, theCape Town season follows arun in Pretoriabeforeheading to Durban laterinJuly.

BEHINDTHESCENES

Behind themagic is aremarkable logistical operation. Fifteen fully packed truckstransport theshowto each venue,w suring 35 met wide. Thelar andthe sets high. Around 17 throughout changes compl onds. Theligh 221fixtures,

able, while12projectors create the show's immersive visual worlds. The sound system delivers 200000 watts through100 groupsofspeakers. Tony FeldmanofShowtime Management says anticipation forthe productionhas been building sincethe dates were confirmed. "We'vebeen lookingforward to opening this show sinceweconfirmed theserunslast year andweknowfanscan't wait to joinMickeyMouseand his friends on their search forTinker Bell. Partnering with FNBhelpsusbring allthe magic andincrediblespecialeffectstothe show."

FNB'seventsmarketing lead, NkosanaMatyeshana, says the bank is pleasedtobesupportingthe production.

"Through partnershipslikethis, we want to helpmakememorable experiences moreaccessiblefor our customers andtheir lovedones."

Tickets areonsalenow.All attendees, regardless of age, including infants andchildren under two,require apurchasedticket.

. Formoreinformation, visit www.disneyonice.co.za Ticketscan be booked at www. ticketmaster.co.za

WIN! win aset of ormance 5:00.

50 each tryform s.co.za/ DISNEY ON

DAGBOEK /DIARY

. Please,don't call me moffie runs at Artscape nowuntil6 June.Nounder 16s. TicketsR150 at Webtickets. . Killer Queen –ALamta Dance Production –runs from 4to20Juneat Theatreonthe Bay. TicketsfromR200 at Webtickets. . ¡Pulso! –Classical Guitar&Flamenco DancePerformanceisatAlliance Francaise,LoopStreet on Friday5June at 18:30.TicketsfromR180 at Quicket . Spoegwolf tree op Saterdag 6Junie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR290tot R350. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. Cape Town Concert Series: Charl du Plessis –Mozart, Mambo &Merlot is on Saturday6Juneat15:00 at The Baxter.TicketsfromR100 to R300 at Webtickets.

. RoccodeVilliers: Klawer is by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant,Durbanville op Saterdag 6Junie om 20:30enSondag 7Junie om 14:00.Kaartjies kosR280

Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.

. Cape Town SymphonyChoir presents Mozart's GreatMass at the Cape Town City Hall on Saturday6Juneat19:00 and on Sunday 7Juneat17:30.Tickets at Quicket

. Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheusinthe Underworld from 12 to 21 June at Artscape.TicketsfromR225to R650 at Webtickets.

. DannySmoke tree op Vrydag 12 Junie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR220tot R260.Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. TheBig BluesShowdown withAlbert Frost, Rich Pryor, Matt, Alec and more is at the Durbanville Golf Club on Friday12Juneat19:45.TicketsR220at Quicket

. DonVino Saxy Vibes8 is at the Grand Arena,GrandWest on Saturday13 June at 19:00.TicketsR190 to R350at Webtickets.

Sybring’nboodskapvanhoop

MAURICIAPETERSEN

’nVrou van Bellville-Suid wat sonder ledemate geboreisen net een arm het, het haar heel eerste skaatsplank —haar "eerste vervoermiddel"uit 1988 —geskenk aanJason Vanporppal, die Amerikaanse skaatsplanker wat5 500 kilometervan Uganda na Kaapstad met sy skaatsplank gereis het om geld vir ’n skaatsbaan virminderbevoorregtejeug in Uganda in te samel.

SamanthaCarolissen het op25 Mei by die City Bowl-skaatsbaan in Kaapstad opgedaag saam met vele ander bewonderaarsomVanporppal te verwelkom aan dieeinde vansy merkwaardige reis van 106dae.

SONDER LEDEMATEGEBORE

SKAATSPLANKVINDNUWETUISTE

As kind was Carolissenseskaatsplank ’n geskenk van 1988 —haar eerste manier vanvervoer en vryheid.

ToesyVanporppalsereis op sosiale media volg en sy leuse hoor —"If you feel useless, do something good to feel meaningful" —het sy ’n besluit geneem.

"Dit was’ngroot stap vir my en my ma om my skaatsplank te laat gaan. Maar al lyk dit so onbeduidend, kan my skaatsplank vreugde bring vir iemandwat dit nodig het."

Vanporppal sal die skaatsplank na Uganda neem en aan iemand in nood skenk.

Carolissen se lewe meteen arm is nie sonder uitdagings nie. As gevolg van chronieseoorgebruik van haar enigste armly sy aan ernstigeskouer- en handpyn.

Drie skoueroperasiesinDesember het misluk, wathaar gedwinghet om haar werk —wat sy 17 jaar lank doen —te verlaat. Sy kan ook nie meer self bestuur nie.

"’n Lewe met’ngestremdheid is nie maklik nie. Jy moetdikwels meer doen as ander net om jouself te bewys. Ditverg meer emosioneleasfisieke krag. Ditis’n daaglikse stryd om in jouself te glo,"sêsy. Dit is juisinhierdie tyd van hopeloosheid dat Vanporppal se boodskap haardiep geraak het.

Vanporppal hetMaandag sy reis voltooi ensoverhet hy reeds $37 000 (ongeveer R600 000) van sy $45000-teiken (ongeveer R735 000) ingesamel.

By die geleentheid in Kaapstadhet Carolissen ook ’n man ontmoetwat ’n

boekaan haar gegee het.

Hy het self die boek geskryf —met ’n boodskap wat persoonlik vir haar bedoel was. "Dit was ’n oomblik van geloof vir my. Dieboodskaphet bevestig dat ek die regte besluit geneem hetomtekom," sê sy.

’NBOODSKAPVANHOOP

Carolissen het ’n boodskap vir enigiemand wat met ’n gestremdheidof gevoelens van nutteloosheid worstel: "Stel altyd doelwitte vir jouself. Moenie moed opgee nie. Werk teen jou eie pas, maar glo dat jy dit kan bereik."

Wanneer die huppel’n neurie word

Dieoggendstond het goud in die mond –’n gunsteling-sêding vir’nvroegopstaner.

Sy oë gaan oopsaam met die voëls wat kwetter.

Die voordeur is sy eerste stop –isdie koerant al op die stoep?

Daar is ’n huppel in sy stap, ’n lied in sy siel.

Sy wil is sterker as die moer in sy oggendkoffie.

Hy geniet bruinbeskuit(“nee, gesondheidsbeskuit, my kindjie”) saam met die swart koffie terwyl sy oëvlugtig die hoogtepunte,stand van diemarkte,en (baie belangrik) die dag se weer bekyk. Dieres is leesstof vir middagete. Dan, ’n vinnige paar strekoefeninge voor hy gereedmaak vir diedag.

Hy rek sy hande na die hemele en dan vinnig na sy tone …loer tussendeur sy bene en steek sy tong uit vir die bruinoë wathulle aan die roetine verkyk.

Daardie twee stelle bruinoë, sy hele lewe. ’n Vinnige stappie word ook deur die loop van die dag ingepas; op ’n mooi somersdag sommer die twee kilo'swerk toe.

SYHARTVERLANGDIKWELS TERUGNADIEPLAAS,DIEPLEK WAARSYKINDERJARESESTOF NOGAANSYSKOENESIT.

Saterdae, en in die somer ook deur die week, werskaf hy in ’n tuin wat nooit klaarkom nie –syperskes, vye en pruime is sy trots.

Sondae sing hy uit volle bors in die kerkbanke.

Die hoogtepunt van sy week is die Sondagmiddag-uitstappies –son enswem, stap in die natuur, of as dit te koud is, ’n lekkerny –verkieslik melktert –by een of ander padstal.

Vakansies word by die see baljaar, altyd net mooi naby genoeg om ookby sy eie ma –reeds diep in haar negentigs –te gaan inloer.

Die jare bring geluk, ook seer en smart, maar niks kan sy lied demper nie.

Die dekades stap verby.

Twee dinge bly konstant: die Afrikaanse koerant saam met sy oggendkoffieendie bruinoë wat, hoewel nou niemeer kinders nie, steeds sy hele lewe is.

Van die tuig neerlê en versit na ’n makliker heenkome, wilhyniksweet nie. Maar selfs daardie dag breek aan. Die bruinoë kyk nou met ’nander soort deernis na hom.

Waar hy hulle vroeër oor die drumpel gedra het, is dit nou hulle watsy arm stewigmoet vasvat as die huppel in sy stapsoms huiwer.

Sy hart verlang dikwels terug na die plaas, die plek waar sy kinderjaresestof nog aan sy skoene sit.

Die huppel in sy stap is noumeer wilas weg. Sy lied is ’n geneurie met vergete lirieke. Gister kon ons berge versit, of minstens die wil was daar.

Vandag is hy hardkoppigeras’nrebelse tiener.

Wat môre gebeur, daardierealiteit sal netdie oggendstond openbaar.

Die jare is baie, maar die lewe iskort. Koester jougeliefdes terwyljynog kan Soos dielirieke van Cody Johnson ons herinner: "You can always put araincheck in hishand. 'Til you can't." -CECILIAHUME

Kommentaar // Comments

LEWENSKIEKIE

Só versag Stad

Ek verwys na die brief“Stad se inwoners moet gordel styfknoop”(TB, 27 Mei) deurLizelle Strydom.

Hoewelinwoners se finansiëledruk en frustrasies verstaanbaar is, is dit belangrik dat die gesprek oor die Stad Kaapstad se begrotingendiensleweringdie feite weerspieël,asook die stappe watreeds gedoen word om inwoners te ondersteun en te beskerm.

DieStadKaapstad presteer die bestevan alle metro's in Suid-Afrikaten opsigte vanbasiesedienslewering,infrastruktuurbelegging, finansiëlebestuur en skoon oudits.

Hierdieprestasie is nietoevallig nie, maar danksy voortgesettebeleggings in water-,krag-,pad-en veiligheidsinfrastruktuur tenspyte van’nbedeesde ekonomieseklimaat

Die briefverwysnadie druk wathuishoudings ervaar weensstygende lewenskoste.Die Stad erken hierdie realiteit, en juis daarom is verskeie aanpassingsonlangsaan die konsepbegrotingvir 2026-'27 aangebring om die impak op middelklas-enwerkende inwoners te versag

DieStadhet onder meer die voorgestelde vaste heffings vir waterensanitasie afwaarts aangepas; diekoste van maandelikse waterverbruik bo 10,5 kl verhoog,wat beteken dat groter verbruikers meer sal betaal; diedrempel vir die heffing vaneiendomsbe-

die druk

lasting is vanR450000 totR620000 verhoog. Dit beteken dat geen belasting op die eersteR620000 vaneiendomme met ‘n waarde totR8miljoen gehef salwordnie

Betreffende veiligheid en die onwettigeaktiwiteite waarnaverwysword, is die Stad ook besig met verskeie ingrypings,ondermeer die uitbreiding vanwetstoepassings-enmetro-polisiediensteinhoërisikogebiede; die ontplooiingvan meer tegnologie,insluitend kamera- en beheerstelsels om misdaad te bekamp; voortgesetteoptrede teen onwettigeelektrisiteitsen wateraansluitings watnie netinkomsteverlies veroorsaak nie, maar ook gemeenskappe in gevaar stel,enprogramme om onwettigebesettingsbinne die raamwerk vandie wettebestry.

Die realiteit is dat Kaapstad, soos alle groot stede wêreldwyd, onder drukverkeer weens verstedeliking, werkloosheid en nasionaleekonomieseuitdagings. Tog blydie Stad een vandie min metro's watsteeds konsekwentininfrastruktuur belêendienslewering uitbrei. Kritiek is belangrik in ’n demokrasie,maar dit moet gebalanseer word met erkenning vandie werklike pogingsenvooruitgang watgemaak word om die stad funksioneel,veilig en finansieel volhoubaar te hou.

SISEKO MBANDEZI, Burgemeesterskomiteelid vir finansies

Ouma se blomswael eindig tenger jare

Lauren O'Connorserubriek ("Confessions of achildhood fartgun", TB) vanWoensdag 27 Mei het omtrent herinneringevan my kinderdae laat herleef.Sywas beslis nie die enigstewat onder blomswael moes deurloop nie.Toe ek om en by agtjaar oudwas,was ek redelik tenger.Myvriende moetassebliefnie nouinhul koffiestik nie.Dit waslankgelede.Mymaenmyouma besluit toedie oorsaak is my mangels en volgens my ouma wasblomswael die antwoord.

Die eerstekeer is ek heeltemal uitgevang, maar die kere daarna wasdit 'n oorlogsone.Ekhet soos 'n maer vark geskree

Ek is sekerdie buredrie stratever konmyhoor, maar my ouma was formidable en het my op die bed vasgedruk en letterlikbo-op my gaan sit.Die oomblik as ek my mond oopgemaak het om te gil, wasdit net “poef" en sy het die blomswael in my keel geblaas Kolskoot! Ek kannet nie onthou of die nagevolgesotoksies wassoosbyjou nie,enofdit die blomswael waswat deksels goed gewerk het of iets anders nie,maar die woordtenger wasdaarnabeslis nie meer op my van toepassing nie.Nou nogminder!

M. VANALPHEN, Durbanville

Dankie aan samaritane vir onbaatsugtigeomgee

Metdié skrywe wilekgraag my hartlikedank oordra aan dietweemense,'nvrouen'nman,wat my sonder om twee keer te dink te hulp gesnel het op Maandag 11 Mei indie Tygervallei-sentrum. Ek hetnet ná bloedskenkingteen die roltrapopgekomvan diebanklokaal en hetbobydie afklimvan dieroltrap my bewussyn verloor en neergeval. Hierdie twee samaritane hetkom sekermaak dat ek veilig is,

asook om die sekuriteit te ontbied. Met die aankoms vandie sekuriteitspersoneel hettweebloedbank-personeellede ook opgedaagenmydadelik herken as 'n bloedskenker. Op aanbeveling vandie bloedbank-personeel is ek deurdie sekuriteitspersoneel teruggeneem na diebloedskenkinglokaal, waar verder na my omgesien is. Daar is toevasgestel dat my bloeddruk baie laag wasnádie skenking, wattoe veroorsaak het dat ek omgeval het Hierdie dank is ook aan die sekuriteitspersoneel, sowelasdie bloedbank-personeel! Ook aan die meneer watvir my 'n Pepsigaan kryhet toehy verstaan het dat ek ook 'n diabeet is. Dankie vir almal se onbaatsugtigeomgee vir jul medemens, magjulle God's seën in jul lewe ervaar

DERICK MBAARTMAN, Bellville

The Mayor‘blames thecourt’

In the article"Court's tariff rulingwill affect thepoor" (TB 27/5) andonmany other platforms, the Mayorrefers to the "impact of the court ruling". It sounds as ifhewants to blame the court.The courtdid notintroducethese tariffs, thecourtonlyconfirmed that the fixed chargeswereunlawful andinvalid. Apparently, the national Department of CooperativeGovernance hadwarned against thisapproach as farback as 2018

Maybe the Mayorshouldthink about this next time when he buys bread. Thepoor will notpay more, andthe rich will notpay less foraloafofbread. The(fixed) cost of aloafofbread is the same foreveryone. Therest hastodo with consumption, themorebread you eatthe moreyou will pay. Crosssubsidising is already builtintoour taxes, and the cost of this court case couldhave boughtmanyloafs of bread. LEON, Brackenfell

Slaan roekelosebestuurders in hul sak

Ek verwys na "Cityneeds spacefor impounded vehicles" (TB 27/5).

Daar is so baie leësakepersele.As daar geld is om dorpsname te verander, behoort daar ook geld vir ander dinge te wees. Daar is 'n oplossing vir die mensewat aspris in rivierbeddingsbly.Soosjulle motors en taxi's en selfsdie ongeskikte afleweringsbromponies aftrek, vernietig dit.Kry 'n crushermachine en crush die goed. Meestevan die voertuie deesdae

ry teen aankomende verkeer in. Dink twee of drie keer voordat sleutelsteruggegeewordaan die bestuurders. Die lewe is reeds duur,'nmens probeer jou goed oppas,dan kom motor-enmotorfietsbestuurders wat nie omgee vir hul voertuie nie,endruk jou vanpad af En al wanneer jy verkeersbeamptes en die metropolisie sien, is wanneer 'n spesiale operasie plaasvind. OPLOSSING,E-pos

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eiendomsbelastingverhouding soos volg gewysig:

WYSIGINGS AAN DIE2026/27BEGROTINGWAT IN MAARTTER TAFEL

GELÊ IS –KONSEPBEGROTINGVIR

2026/27 (MEI 2026)

Bestegewaardeerdebelanghebbende

Die Stad is dankbaarvir almalwat tyd afgestaan het om gedurende dieopenbare deelname kommentaartelewer oor die 2026/27-begroting watin Maartter tafel gelê is. Alle insette wattydensdaardie proses ontvang is,isoorweeg.

Desnieteenstaandeisdie Stad verpligomtalle wesenlikewysigings aan te bring aan die tariefstruktuur in die 2026/27-begrotingwat in Maartter tafelgelê is ten einde diebevindinge van die onlangse uitspraak van die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof op 30 April 2026teimplementeer

DieStad vranou openbarekommentaaroor hierdie wysigingsvir oorweging, terwylhysteeds verseker dathydie statutêre sperdatum vir die goedkeuring van diejaarlikse begroting deur die Raad voor 1Julie 2026 nakom. Die Wes-Kaapse regering seminister van finansies is in kennis gestelenhet die gewysigdetydsraamwerk goedgekeur

Die Stad nooibelanghebbende partye dus om kommentaar te lewer oor dienuwe wysigings wat nouaangebring is, soos hieronder geïdentifiseer

Kommentaar moet tussen 27 Mei 2026 en nie laternie as16:30 op 10 Junie 2026ingedien word. Gaan na die landingsblad op www.capetown.gov.za vir nog inligting.

Kommentaar:

E-pos: Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za

Aanlyn: www.capetown.gov.za/collaborateofww.capetown.gov.za/HaveYourSay

Besoek: subraadskantore

Tel: 0800 212 176

Die volledige Stadstariewe vir 2026/27 is beskikbaar by www.capetown.gov.za.

Dieimpak van die beslissing raak niedie bestedingsaspekte vandie begroting watter tafel gelê is nie, en geen nuwe kommentaar word in daardie verband gevranie.

Kaapstad se konsepbegrotingvir sy“Stad vanHoop” bevat’ndriejaar-infrastruktuursbegroting van R40 miljard–’nSuid-Afrikaanse rekord

Baie dankie, Span Kaapstad!

Wysigings ná die 2026/27-begroting watinMaartter tafel gelê is ’n Toepassingvan die onlangse uitspraakdeur die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof oor dieStad se goedgekeurde begroting vir 2025/26 het veroorsaak datdie Stad die volgende voorgestelde wysigings moes aanbring aan die 2026/27-begrotingwat in Maart ter tafel gelê is, onderworpe aan ’n aanvullende proses vanopenbare deelname.

Die wysigings is soos volg:

Stadswye skoonmaak

In die 2026/27-begroting watin Maartter tafelgelê is, is stadswye gebiedskoonmaakdienste befondsdeur ’n stadswye skoonmaaktarief(van toepassing op residensiëleeiendomme en onbeboude grond) asook ’n bydraevanuit die eiendomsbelastingrekening, gesteun deur’n bydrae uit kommersiële elektrisiteitsverkope. Stadswyeskoonmaakvir residensiële eiendomme enonbeboude grond sal nie meer deur middelvan ’n tarief verhaal wordnie, maar eerder deur eiendomsbelastingbefonds word

•Die afhanklikheid van elektrisiteitsbydraes tot eiendomsbelasting vir stadswye skoonmaakdienste wataan kommersiële kliënte gebiedis, sal uitgefaseer word. Die tabel hier onder toondie opsomming van die voorgestelde wysigings aan eiendomsbelasting in die 2026/27-begroting watin Maartter tafelgelê is:

Netto eiendomsbelasting (netto beweging)

Eiendomsbelastingkategorie Goedgekeurde begroting vir 2025/26 2026/27 -begroting watin Maartter tafel gelê is 2026/27 -begroting watMei gewysig is

kommersieel

Infrastruk-tuur vir openbare dienste

Onbeboude grond

Maatskaplike behuising

Gespesifis-eerde godsdienstige doeleindes

Sonder winsoogmerk

Water en sanitasie

Vasteheffings vir water en sanitasie salweeropdie groottevan watermeters gegrondwees, dus die metode watdie Stad voor dieinstellingvan dieeiendomswaardeband-metode toegepas het.

Vasteheffings, gegrond op eiendomswaardebande, is soos volg verwyder:

Eiendomswaardeband

2026/27 R’ 000

2026/27-begroting in Maartter tafelgelê 14 731 646 2026/27-begroting in Mei gewysig15810 666 Verskil (netto styging) 1079 020

•Die befondsingsvereiste vir stadswye skoonmaak (R869miljoen), insluitende ’n voorsiening vir skuldverswakking, is ooralleeiendomsbelastingkategorieë heen versprei;

•Die 2026/27-elektrisiteitsbydrae tot eiendomsbelasting (slegs vir kommersiële kliënte) sal uitgefaseer word. Dit het ’n bykomende verhoging vanR200miljoen in eiendomsbelasting vir eiendomsbelastingkategorieë van’nkommersiële tipe totgevolg, met ’n ooreenstemmende vermindering in die pereenheid-prysverhoging vir elektrisiteitsaankope vir kommersiële kliënte.’nVoorsiening vir skuldverswakking is by eiendomsbelasting ingesluit;en

•Asgevolg hiervan,isdie algemeneenergietariefverhoging vir kommersiële kliëntetot 5,46% verminder (van 6,82% in die 2026/27-begrotingwat in Maart tafel gelê is), hoewel die gemiddelde tariefverhoging vir residensiële energie onveranderd op 6,64% bly. Beidehierdie verhogings is onder die Nersa-goedgekeurde verhoging van9,01%, en weerspieël ’n dalingindie c/kWh-verhalingskoersvan 4,04c/kWh.

Daarbenewens, om die impak vandie implementering van die bostaandeteversagenverligting te bied waar dit die nodigste is,isdie vermindering in residensiële eiendomsbelasting totR620 000 verhoog (insluitende die statutêrevermindering), op vanR500000 in die2026/27-begroting watinMaartter tafel gelê is

Verder,omvir die uitfaseringvan die elektrisiteitsbydrae vir kommersiële eiendomme (hier bo) voorsiening te maak, is die koers-in-die-rand vir eiendomsbelasting en die

Hoewel diealgehele inkomstegrenseonveranderdbly,het diebalanstussenvaste (basiese) inkomste en verbruiksgegronde inkomste geskuif, metminder inkomste watnou vanuitvaste tariewe ingevorder word (daaltot ongeveer17% vanwater-ensanitasie-inkomste vanuitdiensheffings), en meer vanuitverbruiksheffings (ongeveer 83%).

Housingplanforciviccentreparking

The City of Cape Town’s Mayco has greenlitplansto develop an open-air staff parking facility at the civic centre in the city’s CBD into affordable housing and mixed-use development.

The plan will now go to council for approval of apublic participation process to release the site for redevelopment.

The site —strategically located within the foreshore, close to major public transport infrastructure —has been identified as having much greater potential for mixed-use development, including residential, commercial,retail and publicspace upgrades.

This step has been welcomedby the housing lobby group Ndifuna Ukwazi, which commemorated the two-year anniversary of its #Land4PeopleNot4Parking campaign in April thisyear.

The campaign calls for WesternCape Government-owned parking lots,aswell as the parliament parking lot —currently used for the temporary parliament site —tobeused for social, affordable and inclusionary housing.

INTHEHEARTOFTHEINNERCITY

AFFORDABLEHOUSINGAND MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

“We are recommending that this parking lot be released by the City to unlock yet another affordable housing development right in the heart of theinner city.The development should also offer mixeduse opportunities —for shops, offices, parking and so on. This is how we are making under-used publicassets work for Capetonians with abroaderlandrelease pipeline of over 12 000 affordable housing units,” Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said The redevelopment is expected to deliver long-term benefits, includingestimated sale income of R230 millionplus R50 million in annualrates and services revenue to support service delivery, as well as R1,5 billion in private sector investment.

JOBSCREATED

About 3500 jobs will be created in the constructionand related sectors during bothconstruction andthe life cycleofthe development.

“This projectdemonstrates the City’s commitment to actinginthe best interests of thepublic. We areprepared to release underutilised City-owned assets where thiscan unlock far greater value for the economy, create jobs, attract investment andimprove the urbanenvironment.

This civic centre parking site presents a unique opportunity to support inclusive growth while ensuring thatwell-located public land is used more efficiently for the benefit of all residents,”said James Vos, Mayco memberfor economic growth.

SUPPORTINGTHEPLANNINGPROCESS

Carl Pophaim, Mayco member for human settlements, added: “The City’s human settlements department will support planning processes for this site to ensure we optimise affordable housing opportunitiesfrom this development. This is just oneofseveralexciting innercityland release initiatives that together will deliver thousands of well-located affordable units over time. Others include the City’s Fruit &Veg site on Roeland Street,several more sites in Woodstock andSaltRiver, andthe City’s support for provincial-led projectsatBuitengracht Street and Artscape.”

REPORTSUBMITTEDFORCONSIDERATION

Following the Mayco’s recommendation, thereport will nowbesubmitted to

councilfor consideration.

Subject to approval, the City will start aformal public participation process, duringwhich residents, stakeholdersand interested partieswill be invited to submit commentsonthe proposedredevelopment.

‘IMPORTANTSTEP’

Ndifuna Ukwazi welcomed the announcement“as an important step towards addressing Cape Town’s housing crisis and spatialinequality” in amedia release.

“It reflectsgrowingrecognition that well-located public land should be

prioritised for affordable housing instead of underutilised parking infrastructure or exclusive private development.

“As part of reflecting on the campaign and imagining what these sites could become, Ndifuna Ukwazi partnered with the NowNow Competition to invite architects, designers and membersofthe public to submit proposals envisioning the future of thesespaces.

“We now call on Premier Alan Winde and the provincial government to release thesesites for social, affordable and inclusionary housing,”according to the media release.

Final move-out checklistfor asmoothhandover

Fewthings are more exciting than moving to anew house or apartment. However, before handing over the keys there are a few important stepstotake

Leaving the old home in good standing is not only polite, but also aboutminimising risks. The Seeff PropertyGroup highlights what you should do before closing the door for the last time:

IMPORTANTDOCUMENTS

Gather all important documents related to your home into one file. Include insurance policies to be cancelled, clearance certificates, and other essentials. Update your address and inform your insurer about your move so your new

homeowners’ insurance is correctlyset up foryournew property.

DOAFINALWALKTHROUGH

Once everythingisloadedand thehouse or unit is empty, do afinal walkthrough of everyroom. Checkevery cupboard, drawer, andcloset to ensure nothingis left behind. Do not forget to take afew photographs as keepsakes.

DOCUMENTTHECONDITIONOFTHEPROPERTY

Whether you were renting or selling, you need avisual recordofhow you left the property. Take avideo or aseries of photos of every room andfittings, includingthe

inside of the ovenand cupboards, and the floors. This acts as your backup should disputesorclaims arise.

RECORDFINALMETERREADINGS

Take aphoto of your water and electricity meters on your way out. Atimestamped photo or video ensures you havea record of howyou left the property.

Also take photographs of the pool pump and other fittingssuchasgas installations.

MANAGE'HAND-OFF'ITEMS

Gather everythingthe new owner or tenant will need andleave it in acentral, visible location (usually the kitchen

counter). This handover will likely be done to the agent or new owners. These items usually include all sets of keys,remote controls, codes for smart locks or securityalarms, and instruction manuals.

SWITCHOFFLIGHTSANDCLOSETAPS

It sounds simple, but in the chaos of moving, it is easy to leave abathroom light on or atap dripping.

Ensure all taps are closed, and lights are switched off.

If the house will be vacant for awhile, consider turning off the main water valve to prevent any surprise leaks while the home is empty.

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