TygerBurger | Durbanville | E-Edition | 12 November 2025

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG15NOVEMBER

. Die Kaapse Woordwewers hou om 14:00 die laaste gedigtedag vir die jaar by DNA Café in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum in Kuilsrivier Toegang is gratis. Kontak Samuel Theron, voorsitter, per e-pos by samueltheron1@gmail.com om deel van die gehoor te wees.

WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER

Kader Abdolah se Duisend-en-een nagte is uitstekend vertaal in Afrikaans deur Wium van Zyl. Hierdie klassieke werk word by die Durbell-leeskring se byeenkoms deur dr Marni Bonthuys bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat Almal is welkom Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

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

. The Dr Randall Ortel Foundation will host a Men’s Health Club Open Day from 11:00 to 13:00 at Watergate Medical Centre 60 Watergate Boulevard, Mitchell’s Plain. It is open to men aged between 30 and 55 A R100 donation is required Call 082 456 2186 or 060 592 9558 for more information.

TUESDAY25NOVEMBER

. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 Following the AGM, the guest speaker, Dr Lester Cowley, will present a lecture titled: "The Antikythera Mechanism" There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors. Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening All proceeds go to helping uplifting the community Bookings now open on Quicket For more information, call Carol on 083 261 9840 . Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care comfort and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to make your dedication and light purchase

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za

Partnershipsboosthomeless

Mould Empower Serve (MES) was part of a significant milestone for Cape Town, the National Homeless Conversation, held in Cape Town from 4 to 5 November

At the event the City of Cape Town officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH), becoming a Vanguard City in a global network working to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2030

"As a long-standing partner in urban regeneration and social development, we are proud to have contributed to this collaborative effort which marks a meaningful step toward sustainable, compassionate solutions to homelessness in South Africa," said Ilse Maartens, branch manager of MES Cape Town

The agreement was signed by executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Francine Higham (Mayco member for community services and health), Zukiswa Mandlana (executive director of the community services and health directorate) and Julia Wager (acting chief executive officer of IGH)

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It commits the City to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2030, using a planned point-in-time count in 2026 as the baseline

This milestone partnership will focus on four key areas:

. Prevention, by developing strategies to prevent homelessness, especially for individuals transitioning from institutions such as hospitals, care facilities, and prisons;

. Developmental services to expand shelter accommodation, day centres, outreach programmes and employment

g , g , , Streetscapes, The Haven, Oasis, Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) and the City of Cape Town’s community services and health directorate

MES, a long-standing partner in urban regeneration and social development, welcomes this commitment as a transformative opportunity to deepen collaboration and align efforts across sectors The organisation believes that meaningful progress will depend on shared accountability, innovation, and compassion

“This partnership represents a vital collective step toward addressing homelessness in a coordinated, measurable and sustainable way,” said Maartens

“We are proud to stand alongside our partners in creating pathways to dignity, work readiness and community reintegration for those who have

experienced homelessness ”

JOININGVANGUARDCITIESNETWORK

By joining the Vanguard Cities Network, Cape Town will collaborate with international peers such as Chicago, Adelaide and São Paulo sharing best practices and receiving technical support from IGH to refine and scale proven interventions

For MES, this initiative reinforces its vision of creating sustainable cities through holistic urban transformation empowering individuals to restore dignity, rebuild independence and re-join society as active citizens, Maartens said

MES is a Christian social development organisation that has been transforming the heart of South Africa’s cities since 1986 Actively working to provide sustainable solutions to urban poverty, MES operates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Kempton Park MES offers professional social development services to vulnerable and at-risk individuals, families and communities Programmes are tailored to the specific needs and resources of each area, ensuring a holistic and integrated approach to upliftment, empowerment and sustainable change

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"Dit is onverstaanbaar en ons is so bly om jou hier as deel van die Durbanvillewynvallei te hê," het hy gesê De Villiers het gesê dit is vir haar " 'n absolute voorreg om as Sakevrou van die Jaar aangewys te word"

"Durbanville is 'n plek waar tradisie en vooruitgang hande vat en ek hoop vir lank nog pasmaats gaan bly By Klein Roosboom gaan sukses nie net oor groei nie, maar oor die glimlag op elke gas se gesig Dit is die trots van elke werknemer, en die band en herinneringe wat ons saam bou My visie vir Durbanville is om die dorp te sien aanhou blom, en te sorg dat ons daardie uniekheid van ons dorp altyd bewaar Ons moet in plaaslike ondernemings belê en seker maak dat ons nie daardie sjarme van ons dorp verloor nie Baie dankie vir my familie en kinders dis my span en die gemeenskap wat my laat groei en uitgedaag het Ons moet almal selfaangestelde ambassadeurs vir Durbanville wees," het sy afgesluit DEELVANDIEGESKIEDENIS

Oor Louw het hy gesê dat hy deel is van die geskiedenis van Durbanville "Hy het grootgeword in Durbanville en tot dusver sy hele lewe op die plaas spandeer Hy het 'n passie vir Durbanville

As deel van die geskiedenis, stel hy ook baie belang in die geskiedenis Hy maak ook ongelooflike wyne hier op ons voorstoep, waarvoor hy gereeld

toekennings ontvang wat ons trots maak hier in Durbanville," het Du Plessis gesê "Ek was gelukkig om as wynmaker al 'n paar pryse te ontvang oor die 15, 20 jaar wat ek betrokke is, maar om erkenning uit jou eie gemeenskap te kry, is een van die grootste erkennings wat ek kon kry “Durbanville is nie 'n plek op die kaart nie; dis my huis, my gemeenskap, my vriende is hier, my kinders is hier op skool en ek het hier getrou Ek is bevoorreg om die sesde geslag op Diemersdal te wees en dis 'n enorme voorreg Ons moet ouer mense erkenning gee; hulle ken die regte pad Ek kon nie hier gestaan het sonder my ma en pa en ouer familie nie," het hy gesê Louw het ook erkenning gegee aan sy werknemers vir die rol wat hulle in die sukses van Diemersdal speel "

Thys Louw (links),eienaar-wynmaker van die Diemersdal-wynlandgoed,is by die DurbanvilleSakekamer se jaareindgeselligheid as Sakeman van die Jaar aangewys Hy is hier met sy sertifikaat by De Wet du Plessis,ondervoorsitter van die sakekamer.

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Nathaniel by Kunstekaap

Nataniël se nuwe vertoning, Catch Me, Love, is vandeesweek in die Kunstekaap-teater op die planke Skreeusnaaks, hartseer, eerlik en beeldskoon, hierdie vertoning is ’n nuwe bestemming vir Nataniël Hy deel die verhoog met Charl du Plessis (klavier), Werner Spies (kontrabas) en Peter Auret (tromme). Floris Louw het die kostuums ontwerp

"Ná 25 jaar op die verhoog bly ek verbysterd hoe Nataniël telkens met nuwe musiek en stories wat net nóg snaakser is as die voriges te voorskyn kom.

“Sy keuses in musiek is hierdie keer baie spesifiek vir die trio gekies en ek is bly om te sien daar is uiteenlopende style van funk, blues, swing en pop," sê Charl du Plessis.

"Die trio dra selfs ’n paar interessante kostuums en ons leer choreografie wat die gehoor baie sal geniet ” Die lirieke is in Engels, maar die stories is meestal in Afrikaans. . Die vertonings is Donderdag 13 tot Sondag 16 November om 19:00 met bykomende middagvertonings Saterdag en Sondag om 15:00 Bespreek by Webtickets.

THINKING OUT LOUD

A mom’s journey back to fitness

For the past three years, I’ve been stuck in the same loop: “I really should start going to the gym again ” It’s a phrase I’ve repeated so often that it’s become part of my daily mental soundtrack right up there with “Did I remember to pack the baby’s snacks?” and “When was the last time I slept through the night?”

Life after having a baby is a whirlwind of sleepless nights, endless laundry, and toddler tantrums that drain every ounce of energy I thought I had So, working out?

Forget it The gym membership gathered dust My running shoes sat lonely in the corner, quietly judging me

But this past weekend, something nudged me out of my comfort zone My friends invited me for a hike at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch

Jonkershoek A place

I’ve hiked before effortlessly A place I used to know like the back of my hand

I took a simple fall A slip on a patch of loose gravel It was nothing dramatic no twisted ankles, no bruises but enough to make me pause and reassess I felt fine immediately afterward, dusted myself off, and kept going

What I didn’t expect was the aftermath

The following morning, I woke up feeling like a freight train had run me over My neck was stiff and sore, making even turning my head a challenge Every muscle in my upper body ached as if I’d been through a wrestling match Simple movements, looking both ways before crossing the street, reaching for my coffee cup, became exercises in patience

MYRUNNINGSHOESSAT LONELYINTHECORNER, QUIETLYJUDGINGME.

I hesitated Was I really ready for this? Would my body protest every step? Would I embarrass myself?

The answer? Absolutely But I went anyway

The morning was crisp and promising

The sun filtered softly through the trees, birds chirped overhead, and for a moment, I almost forgot how out of shape I was The trail began easy enough, a gentle incline that I used to breeze up without breaking a sweat This time, though, my lungs burned quicker than I expected, and my legs ached like I’d run a marathon the day before

The steep parts of the trail were brutal It was like climbing Mount Everest only without the cold, or the fancy climbing gear, or the Sherpa guides Every step felt heavier than the last, and I found myself slowing down, catching my breath, wondering if I should just turn back

But I didn’t Because I was there, with friends who cheered me on, who reminded me why I wanted to do this in the first place: to get back to feeling like myself Then, about halfway through the hike,

That stiff neck was a harsh reminder that I was far from the fitness level I once had But here’s the twist: instead of discouraging me, this little mishap lit a fire under me

It was a wake-up call a nudge telling me that it’s time to stop making excuses To stop waiting for the “right moment” to start prioritising myself again To lace up those running shoes, dust off the gym bag, and actually go The ache and stiffness?

They’ve become my motivation

I’m signing up for the gym this week

I’m doing it not because I want to climb Everest or even Jonkershoek without getting winded Not because I want to look a certain way or fit into some old jeans

I’m doing it because I want to feel strong again Because I want to have the energy to keep up with my toddler’s boundless enthusiasm Because I want to be healthy and present, for me and for my family

I’ll admit, it’s daunting The first steps always are But hiking that trail, struggling and falling and getting back up, reminded me of something important: every journey starts with that first, uncertain step

So, here’s to climbing new mountains, one small, sweaty step at a time And maybe next time I hike Jonkershoek, it won’t feel like Everest after all

-KAILINDANIELS

BRIEWE|LETTERS

City pledges tougher stance on crime in Oakdale

The article "Oakdale demands action" (TygerBurger, 29 October) refers

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate acknowledges the challenges posed by anti-social behaviour, prostitution and criminal activities in the Oakdale area

A review of the monthly law enforcement reports submitted to Subcouncil 6 shows that officers consistently address these challenges

In July and August, officers issued 113 fines for soliciting in public, with the majority issued in Ward 10 They also issued 504 fines under the Streets and Public Places By-law, again with most of these issued in the affected area

This is a matter I have previously raised with senior management, and it’s encouraging to see that they are responding both proactively and reactively to these complaints They are also tracking the fines issued during their weekly management meetings

It s important for the residents of Oakdale to understand that we are facing an organised effort by certain political parties and NGOs to decriminalise sex work as seen in the recent court action brought by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) against the South African Police Service and the City of Cape Town

This court action has resulted in a directive from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), stating that sex workers cannot be prosecuted pending the outcome of the case The same organisation also interdicted the City in 2009 to prevent metro police from arresting sex workers

I remain opposed to the decriminalisation of sex work because of its negative impact on communities

Increased prostitution clearly undermines social cohesion and is often associated with crime, urban decay, unlawful immigration, and human trafficking

Our law enforcement department will continue to enforce our by-laws and will work closely with other role players to address these challenges through joint operations Together with the Department of Home

Affairs, the police, NGOs, and local community structures, we can make a meaningful difference

Residents are encouraged to report incidents by contacting the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 and providing a detailed description of the incident

JPSMITH,Maycomemberforsafetyandsecurity CITYOFCAPETOWN

Feesmark raak nou te duur

Ek is uiters geskok oor die pryse van goedere by vanjaar se Stellenberg Feesmark Jare gelede toe ek daar begin koop het (en ek praat nou van meer as 25 jaar gelede al), was die feesmark 'n plek om oulike, bekostigbare artikels te koop Van eet- en lekkergoed tot speelgoed en popklere – my mandjie het altyd oorgeloop as ek gaan betaal het Maar nie meer nie Vanjaar het die organiseerders hulself in die voet geskiet, want hoewel stalletjie-eienaars natuurlik flink verkope sal beleef by hierdie gewilde mark het ek vanjaar daar uitgestap sonder om enigiets te koop Hoekom? Wel, eerste indrukke is blywend Ek was nog skaars binne die eerste tent, toe vang my oog badkamersakkies wat Pep vir R37 verkoop – by die mark kos dit R120! Dis nie iets besonders wat iemand self gemaak of selfs dalk met moeite ingevoer het nie Dis sommer hier in die plaaslike Pep gekoop en siedaar Groot wins

My vriendin het n vadoek teen R95 opgemerk waarvoor sy ook veel minder vir n pakkie van vier by einste Pep betaal het

Daarna het alles sommer oorprys gelyk, en ek het gewonder hoe word stalletjiehouers gekies Daar is seker mense wat nie pryse vergelyk nie en wat maar kan koop nes hulle luskry Ongelukkig is nie almal so gelukkig nie en moet die meeste mense hul sente omdraai

Die Feesmark sal my en vele ander seker nie weer sien nie Dit het te "fancy" en duur geraak KOPERWATNIE"AFGERIP"WILWORDNIE, Durbanville

Lights out in Table View — again!

Once again, Table View residents were left in the dark after another unexpected power outage Frustration is mounting as these disruptions become more frequent, disrupting businesses and home life alike While we understand Eskom’s national challenges, it’s becoming clear that areas like ours deserve better The City of Cape Town s grid has proven far more reliable, and residents are asking to be included We need stability communication and accountability not another week of candles and cold dinners It’s time for the lights to stay on in Table View! FRUSTRATED,TableView

Windepushesjobgrowthvision

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Western Cape Premier

Alan Winde has outlined an ambitious vision to create a "healthy ecosystem for employment opportunities" while confronting the province's mounting challenges with crime, policing shortages, and child malnutrition

Speaking at the annual Tygerberg Business Chamber Gala Dinner last week, Winde delivered a sobering assessment of the obstacles facing economic growth

The popular black-tie event held at Goedgeleven outside Durbanville was sponsored by Business Partners Limited

“An entrepreneur is someone who finds solutions to challenges,” Winde said, a principle that lies at the heart of the province’s economic strategy

According to Winde, the Western Cape’s primary focus is on significantly boosting economic growth and job creation by establishing the right conditions for entrepreneurs to succeed and flourish

“We need a healthy employment ecosystem where people are safe and secure to work,” he said The province faces major challenges, especially rising crime amid dwindling police resources

Since becoming Premier in 2019, Winde said, police numbers dropped from 200 000 to 180 000 nationally, and from 20 000 to

does not know how to handle it,” he said

To combat crime, the Western Cape deployed 1 200 Law Enforcement Advancement Officers (LEAP) in six crime hotspots with arrest powers and technology like body cams and drones This achieved a 4% murder decrease in deployment areas

However, Winde emphasised policing requires building community ethics beyond “boots on the ground,” prompting various violence prevention programmes

BUILDINGETHICSANDVALUES

“We take youngsters who have matriculated, 4 000 every year, who will not get to college or university, and put them through training

their age, resulting from a lack of adequate nutrition over a long period It leads to impaired physical growth and delayed development, which can have severe, long-lasting physical and cognitive consequences

“Stunting is getting worse in the Western Cape,” said Winde “When a child is born, and you don’t correct that underweight child for the first thousand days, if they don’t have the proper nourishment either before they are born or after they are born, that child is going to always be behind ”

To address this, the health department partners with Stellenbosch University and Shoprite to give underweight pregnant mothers credit cards for nutritious food, preventing stunting and potentially stopping

future criminality

PARTNERSHIPS

Winde noted that the northern suburbs have experienced rapid property development in recent years, transforming the area into a hub of economic activity

“Over the past 15 years, residential property values declined in other metros while Cape Town saw massive increases,” he said

“For many people these property values remain unaffordable,and the government needs to help those currently outside the property market to gain housing, something that is not popular among residents ” Winde champions the development of a second airport

with a vision of making it an Emirates hub, viewing it as pivotal to regional economic growth and transforming the entire area

He highlighted recent economic wins in the province - Tiger Brands’ expansion creating 3 000 jobs, North Fund’s partnership saving 4 000 canning jobs, an e-commerce platform supporting 16 000 SMEs across the country, and a World Economic Forumrecognised tech entrepreneur receiving testing approval for drone cargo transport of up to 1 5-ton loads

Concluding his address, Winde emphasised the importance of the partnership between business and government in driving economic growth in the province

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