TygerBurger Durbanville E-Edition 15 Oktober 2025

Dam‘flas

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DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

One of the women who fell victim to a man who exposed himself to her at a popular local dam last week is speaking out, urging other women to stay vigilant in public spaces

The man was apprehended on Thursday after two incidents were reported one on Saturday and one on Tuesday where the suspect masturbated in front of the women

As a regular dog walker, he suddenly opened his pants an started masturbating in front of

me It was in broad daylight (33) frequently visits Sonstraal dam

Last Tuesday, during one of her usual stops, she was still inside her car when a man approached her

“He knocked on my window He was neatly dressed and carrying a purple folder, so I assumed he wanted to give me something,” she said

“When I told him no, he suddenly opened his pants an started masturbating in front of me It was in broad daylight, and there were other people around, but he didn’t seem to care at all ”

WHAT’S ON/DIARY

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FRIDAY17OCTOBER

. Tygerberg Garden and Flower Club meeting at NGK Parow Welgelegen (47 La Provence Street, Welgelegen), 09:30 for 10:00 Odette Paxton will speak on “Demonstration: Contemporary Inspiration” while Lilly Mulder’s topic is “Air Plants” The theme for the floral art competition is: “Sustainability: Arranging without an oasis ” Contact Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier at 082 873 9864 for more information.

SATURDAY18OCTOBER

. The Elvis Club meets at 14:00 at 61 Postma Street, Bellville Anyone welcome Admission members free, visitors R30 (refreshments included), first visit free Whatsapp Annemarie at 083 442 6750 for more information.

SATURDAY25OCTOBER

. The Cape Town International Kite Festival, a beacon for mental health awareness will return this year with renewed spirit and a powerful theme, #CourageToFly For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will once again take place over two full days on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October marking a joyful return to the festival's much-loved extended format The festival will be hosted at a brand-new venue, the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery where the skies will come alive with colour creativity and courage For more information, visit https://capementalhealth.co.za/couragetofly

. STADIO Higher Education will be hosting its Durbanville Campus Open Day Prospective students and parents are invited to explore the new campus facilities, meet academic staff, and learn more about the qualifications on offer For details or to register visit www.stadio.ac.za

. If you love craftsmanship, creativity, and things made with real skill, then make sure to visit the Cape Knife Show at Tygervalley’s Arena on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October from 09:00 to 15:00 Hosted by the Cape Knife Club, the event showcases some of the finest handcrafted knives South Africa has to offer Entry is R50 and includes a lucky draw entry Visit www capeknifeclub co.za for more information.

ANLAURENO’CONNOR-MAY LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

“Acrisisscaringourcommunities

thatdemandscollectiveaction acrossalllevelsofgovernment.

- Firoz Cachalia

joint anti-gang strategy developed in the Western Cape will be rolled out nationally, acting minister of police, Firoz Cachalia announced to the National Council of Provinces last week

The strategy builds on meetings Cachalia held last month and a memorandum of understanding between police, provincial government, and City of Cape Town signed in August last year, though Cachalia said "the potential of that agreement has not yet been fulfilled"

Cachalia described gang violence as "a crisis scaring our communities that demands collective action across all levels of government"

He revealed alarming statistics from his week-long engagement in Cape Town communities last month, where he met with residents in Khayelitsha, Mitchell's Plain, and Langa

"Just from April to September this year, the police recorded 490 gang-related murders Almost 120 young people under 18 were shot," Cachalia told parliament, adding that at least five killed were under 14 Since August, murders have increased by 18% compared with the same period last year "Over 70% of gang murders occur in just 13 policing precincts, including Mitchell's Plain, Bishop Lavis, Kraaifontein, Manenberg and Elsies River, contributing to around 25% of all Western Cape murders

"This violence stops mothers from allowing children to play outside, forces businesses to close early, and prevents consistent school attendance," Cachalia said

MULTI-AGENCYSTRATEGYUNVEILED

Following his Western Cape engagements, Cachalia worked with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to convene a crucial 23 September meeting with the National Prosecuting Authority, asset forfeiture unit, special investigation unit, and police leadership

The plan was approved on 1 October, with Cachalia stressing: "This plan is not just a plan on paper Funds to implement this plan have been made available "

As an immediate outcome, Cachalia announced the establishment of an additional police station in Mfuleni, experiencing "extraordinarily high levels" of violence

Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili said that the plan was

"not just a strategy, but an enhanced strategy" and was developed after extensive civil society engagement

FOCUSEDOPERATIONS

The strategy concentrates on 26 priority police stations in Cape Town metropole, plus five additional stations, totaling 31 operational areas

Operations include "Operation Lockdown", in its third phase, and Operation Shanela, rolled out nationwide in 2023 Mosikili presented statistics demonstrating the strategy's impact from April 1 to September 30 During that period 936 people were arrested provincewide for gang-related activities Almost half of the arrests, 445, came specifically from the 26 priority stations

Likewise, with the attempted murder arrests in Western Cape (927), nearly a third were from priority stations (300) Almost half of the illegal guns confiscated province-wide (1 162) were from priority stations (551) and among the rounds of ammunition seized in the province (12 000) more than half were from priority areas (7 000)

She listed the intervention's conviction successes saying that of 152 total convictions were recorded by NPA and police, 93 were for serious violent crimes including murder and attempted murder and of those 20 received life sentences for sentences for murder and multiple other sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years for murder

The strategy employs partnerships with state security agencies, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, Central Electronic Registry of Arrests, and border management authorities

Building on the August 2020 cooperation agreement, a technical committee with nine work streams oversees joint operations with the metro police, provincial traffic authorities, and community policing forums

On Thursday 9 October, Cachalia presented the strategy to community stakeholders in an online meeting

Lentegeur Community Police Forum chair attended and thanked the minister for delivering on his promise of returning with a plan

Drawwertydens rooftogbeseer

Die drawwer (49) van Durbanville wat voorverlede Vrydagoggend erg beseer is toe 'n man haar in Renbaanweg probeer beroof het, gaan tussen ses en agt weke lank in 'n rystoel moet deurbring om van haar beserings te herstel

Die vrou van Valmarypark, wat anoniem wil bly, het op 3 Oktober in Renbaanweg gaan draf toe die vermeende rower omstreeks 08:00 by die hoek van Ericaweg aangestap gekom het, volgens haar man

Hy het half agter 'n groot boom geskuil en na haar selfoon gegryp toe sy om die boom kom

In 'n skokreaksie en in 'n poging om van die man weg te kom, is sy na die pad gedwing 'n Bakkie met 'n sleepwa wat verbygery het, het uitgeswaai om haar te mis, maar sy is toe deur die sleepwa getref

Volgens haar man het sy vrou ernstige beserings aan haar sleutelbeen en skouer opgedoen en is haar regterenkel gebreek S h t l t M d i h

Off-duty LEAP officer

killed in hijacking

An off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP)

family,” Smith added

INVESTIGATION

WEENS DIE ERNS VAN HAAR BESERINGS GAAN SY VIR WEKE LANK IN ROLSTOEL WEES

probeer beroof daar waar sy geval het Ons is net dankbaar sy lewe," het hy gesê

"Verskeie mense het gesien wat gebeur het en het dadelik stilgehou – ook die bakkiebestuurder, om haar te help Van hulle het die man agtervolg nadat hy weggehardloop het en hy is later aangekeer," het haar man gesê

Hy het die mense en sekerheidsvoertuie wat stilgehou en sy vrou gehelp het, bedank

"Dit wys net ons is steeds 'n gemeenskap wat vir mekaar omgee," het hy gesê

Volgens Dave Glover, bestuurder van Gardier Security Services, het sy patrolleerders ook die man gevolg en hom in Durbanweg by die Engen Hillsidel t i i D b ill Hill k

officer was killed during a hijacking in Philippi East, the City of Cape Town has confirmed, after his vehicle was found abandoned in Sheffield Road in the early hours of Sunday morning (12 October)

The City's Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said the 26-year-old officer was stabbed in the chest multiple times and also stoned by two attackers, one of whom has since been arrested

“His colleagues found him in the Marikana informal settlement as he had tried to flee his attackers, but he succumbed to his injuries in hospital,” said Smith

APPEALFORINFORMATION

The City has appealed to residents to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of the second suspect

“The Safety and Security Directorate will work tirelessly to ensure that those behind this senseless murder are brought to book We extend our condolences to the grieving

The police in the Western Cape have launched an investigation into the murder of the officer

"Preliminary information indicates that the deceased and his 30-year-old female colleague were allegedly hijacked in Browns Farm earlier in the evening

“The female officer managed to escape the ordeal unharmed and alerted authorities," says police spokesperson Col Andrè Traut

The arrested suspect will appear in court once he has been charged The motive for the attack is the subject of an ongoing investigation

Provincial commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, has condemned the senseless killing of the officer and commended the swift action by law enforcement members that led to the arrest

. Anyone with information about the incident can anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app

Swing into action for Alta duToit

MAURICIAPETERSEN

MAUR CIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The local community is invited to support vulnerable residents through fun-filled golf day

The Alta du Toit Centre, under the auspices of Badisa, is hosting a charity golf tournament that promises both excitement on the greens and meaningful impact off them Mark your calendars for Friday 31 October at the prestigious Parow Golf Club for a day of golf, camaraderie, and charitable giving

The charity golf tournament tees off with a shotgun start at 11:30 for 12:00, ensuring all participants begin their rounds simultaneously across the course Teams of four can register for R2 600 per team, with every rand raised going directly to support the residents of the Alta du Toit Centre

The day doesn’t end when the last putt drops Participants and supporters are

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While she managed to get away, the emotional impact of the incident has been lasting “Beyond the immediate shock, it left me feeling incredibly vulnerable,” she said “It was a real eye-opener As women, we often underestimate how at risk we are You can be sitting at a dam, doing something as normal as walking your dog, and still become a target ” She also expressed regret about not having anything with her for self-defence “I felt even more exposed knowing I had nothing to protect myself with,” she added “I can only imagine how much more traumatising it would have been for the young girl who fell victim to the same man " The perpetrator was arrested on

invited to join the prize-giving ceremony and dinner at the clubhouse, starting at 18:30 for 19:00 A cash bar will be available, providing the perfect setting to celebrate the day’s achievements and network with fellow community members What sets this tournament apart is its commitment to the cause 100% of all proceeds will go directly to supporting the residents of Alta du Toit Centre

Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to get involved through hole sponsorships, offering valuable brand visibility while supporting a meaningful cause “Sponsor a Hole Make Your Mark!” the organisers invite, highlighting how businesses can gain community recognition while contributing to this worthy cause

HOWTOGETINVOLVED

. Registration: Contact Lionel at donation@altadutoit org za to secure your team spot

. Golf Cart Hire: Available directly through Parow Golf Club

. Hole Sponsorships: Contact Lionel for branding and sponsorship opportunities

The tournament operates under the theme “Tee Off, Give Back” and “Swing into Action: Auction & Raffle for a Purpose”, emphasising the dual nature of competitive fun and charitable impact

. For more information and registration, contact Lionel at donation@altadutoit org.za.

Join them on October 31st at Parow Golf Clubwhere every stroke counts for a great cause.

Thursday when armed CDF security response members spotted him at the dam while on their way to respond to an alarm call

“We identified him by his clothing and the description shared by residents on local neighbourhood watch groups,” said a CDF security spokesperson “He was later identified by one of the victims "

The response members took the man to the Durbanville Police Station where he was charged

A provincial police spokesperson confirmed that the 29 year-old-man was arrested for public indecency

"The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation," said Sgt Wesley Twigg The suspect will make his court appearance in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court "

Join the annual lupus walk

The fourth annual lupus awareness fun walk, Walk 4 Lupus, hosted by registered nurse, author, and founder of the Lupus Impact Foundation, Sagree Naicker, is taking place on Saturday 25 October at 09:00 at Kraaifontein Rugby Club The walk of around 5km is open to all Naicker is a lupus warrior herself, living with both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Her personal journey has driven her to become a passionate advocate for awareness, education and support through her non-profit organisation

This year's event promises a vibrant and inspirational atmosphere, with guests

including TikTok influencer, teacher, and motivational speaker Mogammad Shukr Hartzenberg Representatives from Winelands Rheumatology Clinical Trials division in Stellenbosch will share expert insights into the disease

Attendees can also look forward to exhibition stands including from dietitian Vanessa McEwen, All Smiles dentists, and more Entry is free but donations to the Lupus Impact Foundation are welcome . Contact 071 196 0697 or 073 729 7826 or visit www lupusimpactfoundation.com to learn more

Tuindagheerlik gevierbyoord

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DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

Of jy nou ’n groot grasperk het, ’n balkon vol plante versorg, of jou ding by ’n gemeenskapstuin doen, Nasionale Tuindag is die perfekte verskoning om fees te vier in jou tuin By Buh-Rein-landgoed se aftreeoord in Kraaifontein was die oord se verruklike tuin met sy meer as 100 roosbome in die kenmerkende Italiaanse styl uitgelê die bymekaarkompunt vir Saterdagoggendmakietie

Stalletjies, musiek, n gelukstrekking en gaste met blomkrone het die dag ten bate van die oord se tuine opgevrolik

Dit is die tweede jaar wat die oord se "groen-vingers" die geleentheid aanbied om geld in te samel om die oord se ses blom- en groentetuine uit te brei en te versorg Vanjaar word daar ook beoog om die fontein te herstel

Hendrina Rossouw, voorsitter van die Groen Komitee wat die mooi tuine aangeplant het en in stand hou, sê die tuin is vier jaar gelede begin, maar het eers in die laaste twee jaar gestalte gekry

"Ons spog nou met kleurvolle roostuine, clivia-beddings, n verskeidenheid ander blomme, sitrusbome en nog meer

"Die inspirasie agter die tuine was om skoonheid te skep wat almal kan geniet,” sê sy, "en ons hou tuindag om inwoners van die oord meer betrokke te maak ” 'n Inwoner, Lynette Schults, sê die pragtige tuin is vir haar ’n ware lafenis,

PRAGTIGE TUINE ’N ‘WARE LAFENIS’ VIR SENIORS

veral teen skemertyd

“Daar gaan baie harde werk in hierdie tuine in, en dit is vir ons ’n voorreg om dit te kan geniet ”

Dis ook Virginia Ward se gunstelingplek om vroegaand te gaan wandel

"Die blomme is skouspelagtig en die geur van die pronk-ertjies is heerlik "

DIEVREUGDEVANTUINE

Tuindag herdenk vandeesmaand sy 10de bestaansjaar, n dekade waarin Suid-Afrikaners die vreugde van tuine herontdek het

"Sedert die bekendstelling in 2016 het Tuindag in n beweging ontwikkel wat mense oor die land heen geïnspireer het om tuin te maak, se Thembalethu Khumalo by die Tuindag-span

Oor die afgelope dekade het tendense soos "plantouerskap" getoon hoe die versorging van groenigheid vrede en vreugde bring

"Hoewel Tuindag nog altyd gefokus het op byeenkomste en groen ruimtes, dra dit ook ’n dieper boodskap dat tuine voordelig is vir jou gesondheid

“Navorsing het bewys dat tyd in die natuur bloeddruk en hartklop van mense kan verlaag, streshormone kan verminder en selfs jou immuunstelsel kan versterk," sê Khumalo

D’villegetsnew learningcampus

Amassive new higher education campus is taking shape in Durbanville, promising to bring quality tertiary education right to the northern suburbs’ doorstep.

STADIO Higher Education’s new facility officially opens on 20 October, with the first students expected in February 2026

The campus represents a R500-million investment in the area and will eventually accommodate up to 5 000 students

LOCALIMPACT,NATIONALVISION

Dr Stan du Plessis, STADIO’s newly appointed chief executive, says the Durbanville campus embodies everything the group stands for: making quality higher education accessible without breaking the bank

“We’re not building another elite institution that only the wealthy can afford,” explains Du Plessis, an economist who took the reins earlier this year “This campus is designed to serve working families and students who need real qualifications that lead to real jobs ”

The timing couldn’t be better for local families With university fees spiralling and accommodation costs in the city centre becoming unaffordable for many, the new campus offers a practical l i

R500-MILLION INVESTMENT SET TO TRANSFORM DURBANVILLE INTO EDUCATION HUB

The new campus boasts 29 classrooms and laboratories, a massive hall that seats over 1 000 students, and a Centre for Academic Success with library and study facilities

A standout feature is the Master Lab for IT students – an interactive, hightech space built around a sculptural tree designed to encourage collaboration and innovation

Engineering students will have access to two fully equipped laboratories with 3D printing, mechatronics, and renewable energy systems The campus will launch Higher Certificates in Mechatronics and Renewable Energy next year, with additional programmes following in 2027

MORETHANJUSTSTUDYING

Recognising that student life extends beyond the classroom, the campus includes proper netball courts, artificial turf courts for five-a-side football, volleyball and basketball, plus a partnership with local Durbell Rugby Club f i i b

Capeclinics expand mentalhealth screenings

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DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

Over the past year, a mental health screening tool has been successfully implemented at 13 community clinics in Cape Town, with plans underway to expand it to all City clinics

As result of this, there has been a 145% increase in the number of patients seen for suicide attempts in the past year, as mental health services expanded from three City Health sub-districts to all eight During the previous year 68 such patients were seen compared to this year's 167, while in total 30 230 mental health screenings were done, whereas last year 8 616 were done, indicating a 251% increase "City Health is placing mental health firmly at the heart of its strategic priorities, ensuring that preventative care, early detection, and community support are central to its services," said City of Cape Town Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

Aligned with the 2025 World Mental Health Day theme, "Mental health in humanitarian emergencies", City Health emphasised its commitment to building resilient communities by addressing mental well-being before crises occur Higham encourages residents to look after their mental health, seek support when needed, and engage in conversations that break discrimination and stigma "City Health psychologists are leading innovative awareness initiatives at community level, making mental health information accessible, culturally sensitive, and easy to understand in all three official languages Preventing mental health challenges before they escalate is just as important as treating physical illnesses," she added

STRONGERSUPPORTNEEDED

In South Africa, up to nine out of ten patients with mental health disorders do not receive treatment or have access to mental healthcare programmes Primary healthcare (PHC) practitioners are working to fill this gap, but they are not getting the support they need

This according to researchers from the department of family and emergency medicine at Stellenbosch University

They explored the perceptions and experiences of PHC practitioners in managing common mental health disorders at clinics and district hospitals' out-patient departments in the Garden Route District in the Western Cape the province with the highest rate of mental health conditions in South Africa

They focused on nurse practitioners, lay and registered counsellors, medical doctors sessional and permanent medical officers (MOs), community service MOs, medical intern doctors and registrars in family medicine and social workers

Their findings were published recently in the African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine

The researchers say that even though PHC practitioners play an important role in identifying, diagnosing and managing patients with common mental health disorders, they often lack the required resources and available support structures remain underutilised

“Part of the problem is that less than 3% of the national health budget goes to

145%

There has been a major increase in the number of patients seen for suicide attempts 167 in the past year while 68 such patients were seen during the previous year

mental health services and only 7,9% of the mental healthcare budget is allocated to primary healthcare,” says Prof Louis Jenkins from the department

The researchers add that because specialist practitioners were scarce, PHC practitioners had heavy workloads, which made referrals difficult They point out that there are just 0,31 public service psychiatrists for every 100 000 people far below the recommended 1,03 psychiatrists and 10,36 nurses needed per 100 000 people to provide adequate mental health services

“This workload shift to PHC is not supported by sufficient resources, particularly in the public health sector and especially in rural areas, resulting in overworked and insufficiently trained staff to manage both the high burden of disease and patients requiring specialist care Just under half of participants (46,9%) said the workload was too heavy to allow effective mental health screening ” They also highlight the importance of strengthening undergraduate programmes to better prepare practitioners to identify and manage mental health disorders effectively

“Staff require additional training in mental health disorders, and managers need to emphasise and monitor the use of guidelines provided to assist in managing mental health disorders There is a need to increase the number of mental health nursing practitioners, especially to support PHC clinics

“It is crucial that we see primary health care as a priority, measure and improve quality, and make specialist support accessible and available If primary mental health care is part of the model of PHC, then it needs to be supported by appropriate infrastructure, medication, workforce and information ”

GOODMENTALHEALTHISAJOURNEY

Good mental health and emotional wellbeing can be easy to take for granted, but keeping this balance through life’s ups and downs can be a struggle for anyone World Mental Health Day, commemorated on Friday 10 October, reminds us that mental health is a constant work in progress, not something that can ever be finally achieved This according to Megan Gonsalves, Netcare Akeso 24-hour Crisis Line Manager

“It is helpful to think of it as a journey, not a destination; mental health requires us to invest in self-care on an ongoing basis not only in times of crisis Our mental well-being should be nurtured as part of our ordinary routine to set ourselves up for coping successfully in the ever-changing situations life throws our way

“To maintain our mental health and well-being, we need to keep building our coping skills, maintain healthy habits, and nurture the social connections and activities that bring us fulfilment in different spheres of life,” she says

Kommentaar // Comments

VOTE CAPE TOWN TO THE TOP: The Mother City once again captured the spotlight with its nomination one of the world’s top destinations,this time at Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Best Awards 2025,where it is shortlisted in the International Destinations – Best City category.This year’s awards,themed“Art of Discovery”,celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection.Cape Town is in distinguished company,nominated alongside cities including Cairns (Queensland),Lisbon (Portugal),Perth (Western Australia),Riyadh (Saudi Arabia),San Francisco (USA),Tbilisi (Georgia),and Tokyo (Japan) The awards are entirely audience-led,with travellers voting for their favourite experiences over a two-month period Now it’s over to Capetonians: visit https://awards travelandleisureasia com/iba-2025/international-destinations/best-city to cast your vote

Jo Fourie groet TygerBurger met dankbare hart

1 April 2022 ek onthou die datum soos gister Dit was die dag toe ek by die TygerBurger ingestap het as die nuutste lid van die span

My hande het gebewe van opgewondenheid

Om vir Media24 te werk was nog altyd my droom vandat ek ‘n pen kon vashou en my eerste storietjie op papier neergeskryf het

By die TygerBurger het ek soveel geleer oor mense, oor geduld, oor die krag van woorde en oor myself Ek het ongelooflike mense ontmoet, stories vertel wat my diep geraak het, en 'n wêreld van insig en wysheid betree wat geen handboek my kon leer nie

EKWASDIEJONG

Ek het pas klaar studeer en om sommer dadelik ‘n permanente pos by ‘n koerant te kry waarmee ek grootgeword het, was vir my ‘n seën sonder gelyke Dit was immers die koerant wat elke Woensdag in my ouerhuis afgelewer is; die koerant wat my liefde vir gemeenskapsnuus en menseverhale gevoed het Nou, meer as drie jaar later, is dit tyd om totsiens te sê En ek sê dit met ‘n hart vol dankbaarheid, herinneringe en groei Ek onthou my eerste storie soos gister Ek het daar gesit met my notaboek en my selfoon, nie seker waar om te begin of met wie om te praat nie Ek was die jong joernalis wat almal miskyk tot ek begin praat En dan, skielik, weerklink my stem oor myle heen

JOERNALISWAT

ALMALMISKYK—TOT EKBEGINPRAAT.

ENDAN,SKIELIK, WEERKLINKMYSTEM OORMYLEHEEN.

My lewe het ook hier gegroei Ek het begin as ‘n ongetroude jong vrou met groot drome Intussen het ek verloof geraak, getrou, en nou verwag ons ons eerste baba ‘n nuwe hoofstuk vol belofte en liefde

My kollegas het saam met my die groot oomblikke beplan: van hoe my man my sou vra om te trou, tot die dag toe ons die eerste keer van die baba vertel het

En nou, soos elke storie, kom hierdie een tot ‘n mooi einde

Ek keer terug na my boeke om my doktorsgraad klaar te maak en uiteindelik ‘n dosent te word by die universiteit waar ek die eerste keer geïnspireer is om te doen wat ek doen Dankie, TygerBurger, dat julle die begin van my storie was die plek waar die jong meisie met ‘n pen haar stem gevind het -JOFOURIE

The light that’s you

You don’t need crowns or silver rings, To prove the glow your soul can bring, For even quiet hearts can shine, And turn the dark to something divine You’ve carried pain, yet softly smiled, Held broken dreams but still stayed kind, The world may never truly see How rare your heart was meant to be In moments small, you change the air, A gentle word, a loving stare, You lift the lost, you calm the fear, You re warmth itself when hope feels near So never doubt the light you give, The love that teaches hearts to live For in this world of many hue, There’ll never be another you Shariq Basardien (16), EASTRIDGE

Urineer elders

Ek vind die gedrag van sommige van die taxi-bestuurders wat studente na hul kollege in Panorama vervoer totaal onaanvaarbaar Hulle gebruik die oop stuk grond tussen Plattekloofweg en die Plattekloof-winkelsentrum as toilet ten aanskoue van die mense - insluitende oorsese besoekers - wat die koffiewinkel by die sentrum besoek om 'n koppie koffie daar en die panoramiese uitsig oor die Kaapse Skiereiland te geniet Hierdie gedrag in 'n openbare ruimte behoort nie geduld te word nie en die Stad Kaapstad sal derhalwe dringend aan hierdie saak aandag moet gee My voorstel sal wees, indien daar geen ander alternatief is nie om draagbare toilette daar te laat oprig en hierdie mense te beboet indien hulle nie daarvan gebruik maak nie

GerritHorn,E-POS

Hou asseblief honde op leiband

Insake "Hou aggresiewe honde op leibande" - dankie vir jou skrywe in TygerBurger gedateer 8 Oktober Sandra Basson

Ek was ook in Boland Park die spesifieke dag toe jou hond aangeval is Die arme onskuldige Jack Russel het nie verdien om so wreed aangeval te word nie

Daar is menige honde liefhebbers wat nie die erns besef van watter ras gepas is by hul persoonlikheid en omstandighede nie Diesulkes dink ook hulle is hondekenners

Daar is n groot verskil tussen hondeliefhebbers en

hondekenners Die eienaar moet volle verantwoordelikheid aanvaar Die spesifieke eienaar moes wel bewus daarvan gewees het van sy hond se aggressie Waarom anders het hy sy ma gevra of sy dink hy kan die hond van sy leiband afhaal?

My pleidooi dus aan alle eienaars van honde wat nie sosiaal aangepas is nie om hulle op leiband te hou Hondeparke is vir nie-aggresiewe honde Versoek aan die staffie se eienaar: gaan stap asseblief met jou hond elders en hou hom op sy leiband MarijkeMarais,BRACKENFELL

Butler property tree felling sparks debate over City spending

On Thursday 9 October the chain saws fell silent on the Butler property on Bolandweg, leaving a scene of devastation reminiscent of the Deville Wood area during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 For me it reminds us of the 1918 poem from WW I: And Then the Guns Fell Silent “And then the guns fell silent, Smoke and death were in the air, The sounds of echoed silence ” For three weeks we have been listening to the chain saws cutting down majestic trees in our neighbourhood some 50- to 80-year-old giants, all in the name of development but we know it’s about an improvement of the City of Cape Town’s finances, the same City “that works for

you”

At the same time The Argus front page of Tuesday 6 October displays the details of the court application by CTCRA (City of Cape Town Collective Ratepayers Association) challenging the City's budget of 2025/26 Without going into detail about this court action it remains a travesty that rate payers, people who pay the City official’s wages and the political echelons salaries, must turn to the courts to force this cabal to listen to our concerns Reference the City’s defence of these various levies, to wit; water, electricity and now cleaning, I cannot find any evidence that there is a concerted effort from the City’s side to reduce their expenditure

From the Free Market Foundation (Cape Town’s budget: A departure from the rule of law | Free Market Foundation): By linking service fees to property values rather than actual usage, the City shifts from a cost-recovery model toward wealth redistribution

Somewhere is a research piece from 2015 about the City’s unsustainable wage bill warning about an unfolding disaster Now in 2025 this where we are with a City wage bill climbing at an unsustainable rate and I quote: "Staff-related costs continue to increase, now set for R20,758 billion Although salary increases are reflected as 5 1% 'cost to company', the actual increase is 7 5% The budget appears

to hide behind centrally negotiated SALGA salary increases " This from the Western Cape Property Development Forum’s letter dated 2 May 2025 addressed to the mayor and his team Did they listen? Not on your Nellie Currently the public sector wage bill stands at an eye-watering R750 billion on top of national debt costs of R1,1 billion per day As a concerned citizen I would have thought that our young vibrant mayor would take note of this financial cliff we are approaching But Sunday we will have our small Malawian gardener, who works two jobs to feed his family in Malawi, on duty here at our house Cleaning and planting new shoots to offset the carbon footprint lost

on the Butler property on top of cleaning the street Yes, cleaning the street, as do all the neighbours using garden services, which begs the question: Those of us, including the “gated developments”, that fund this function with after-tax money can we submit an invoice to the City for “services rendered”? Or can we apply to have these levies discounted on our municipal account? In the 30 plus years we have been living at this address the City has never had to clean our street, why are we now required to fund a mythical activity? Will we end up funding a mythical unicorn run by the City? Let’s unite and stop this FrancoisJMarais,DURBANVILLE

Help hospital find family

Groote Schuur Hospital is looking for the family of this man

He was admitted from Somerset Hospital after police had found him in Green Point with a head injury

He does not remember his name and is approximately 34 years old H e has tattoos on both his arms and back and the name “Shannon Lee” tattooed on his right shoulder

. If you know this man or his relatives, contact the sister in charge on 021 404 5070

Groote Schuur Hospital is looking for the family of this man

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The red carpet was rolled out at the Artscape Theatre on Tuesday 7 October, as the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport honoured the province's top talent in arts, culture and heritage

Under the theme "Journey from Darkness into Light: Thrive", the evening was a celebration of creativity and contribution, recognising artists, linguists, librarians, and heritage custodians for their lasting impact across the Western Cape (WC).

Winners were crowned across a range of categories, including Excellence in Performing Arts Award, a project that promotes South African Sign Language or the marginalised indigenous languages of the Western Cape, The Best Friends of the Public Library and Ministerial Commendations.

Renowned musician Loukmaan Adams was one of the recipients of a Ministerial Commendation, while Dr Isaac Balie was one among those who received a Ministerial Legacy award for his lifelong contribution in his field.

Thandi Swartbooi, founder of the all-female ensemble Women Unite, was also recognised for her pioneering work in preserving indigenous dance and music, and empowering communities through the arts.

Jabaar Mohamed, provincial director of DeafSA Western Cape, won the Project that Promotes South African Sign Language or the Marginalised Indigenous Languages of the Western Cape category for his TV show called Accessibility with Jabaar Speaking to People's Post, Mohamed said the award is more than just a "trophy".

"It's a recognition of years of advocacy, passion, and belief in my media platform Accessibility with Jabaar TV talk show on Cape Town TV

“It represents the roots of inclusivity for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Disability communities be-

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cause that's where true community begins."

Mohamed said it's a powerful reminder that accessibility matters, and that voices expressed through South African Sign Language (SASL) are "finally being seen and valued".

"I dedicate this award to everyone who continues to break barriers and create equal opportunities for all. I'm especially proud that this recognition comes from the Western Cape, my home, all the way from Elsies River."

He said this fuels him to do more

"Being deaf is not an obstacle It's part of who I am and what drives me to do more This award doesn't mean I'm done; it's just the beginning. There's still so much I'm planning."

The Best Friends of the Public Library award went to the Friends of the Central Library

Mike Klink, chair of the Friends of Central Library, said: "It takes a lot of work to build relationships in the library ecosystem. This win is not just about my leadership but about my team and everyone contributing.

“We encourage people to come to the Central Library to see what the friends of the library are doing. They are welcome to partner with us to create more creative and innovative ideas."

Ricardo Mackenzie, provincial minister of cultural affairs and sport, said art is the mirror and heartbeat of society

"It captures our shared struggles and triumphs, reminding us that creativity is both our refuge and renewal. The theme speaks to the spirit of our province a spirit that refuses to be defeated by hardship and instead transforms it into hope, beauty, and understanding.

"When we celebrate our artists, we celebrate resilience, imagination, and the belief that through culture, we move forward."

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The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) confirmed that the first African Penguin has tested positive for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), marking a serious new development in the ongoing outbreak among Western Cape seabirds

In August almost 1 000 seabirds have now been confirmed with HPAI, and the spread remains deeply concerning TygerBurger previously reported that since early July, a new outbreak of HPAI has been confirmed in wild seabirds across the province the first wild-bird detections since April 2024

Infected birds often display neurological signs, such as tremors, head twitches, and seizures

While HPAI occasionally infects mammals and humans, experts emphasise that the risk to the public remains very low when basic safety precautions are followed

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Sanccob confirmed that its teams are working “diligently and cautiously” to ensure that all seabirds entering rehabilitation facilities are tested and cleared before admission

“Our highest priority is keeping our seabird hospitals infection-free and ensuring every case is accurately recorded,” said Sanccob spokesperson Dr Katta Ludynia in a statement

“This is a fast-moving situation, and we are working closely with the State Veterinary Services and conservation authorities to respond effectively ”

The organisation continues to support wild responders, monitor the impact on wild populations, and provide training and