TygerBurger | Durbanville | E-Edition | 19 November 2025

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TygerBurger het verlede week die verkeerde erkenning gegee aan die foto op die voorblad van die wenners van die Durbanville-Sakekamer se Sakeman en Sakevrou van die Jaar-kompetisie Die foto is geneem deur Johan Winterbach Ons vra om verskoning vir die fout

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

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

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

. The Cape Town Christmas Cat Show will be hosted by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00 Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families. Visit www.africancatclub weebly com, www osrbg.weebl.com and www.sacatsbg. weebly com for more information.

TUESDAY25NOVEMBER

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

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

. Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed. A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care, comfort, and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to purchase a light

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December

This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za

Antivenomis backinstock

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KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

South Africa has taken a major step towards resolving its antivenom crisis, with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) announcing the release of the first newly-produced batch of snake antivenom after more than a year of critically-low supplies Antivenom reserves have been depleted since mid-2024, with the South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) confirming in October that it was unable to manufacture any doses The shortage stemmed from electricity supply challenges and necessary infrastructure upgrades at the SAVP facility South Africa’s sole antivenom producer

The NHLS restarted production in early September and has since produced 435 units of polyvalent antivenom, which is effective against multiple snake toxins This first batch marks a positive shift after months of strained emergency care resources

WHYANTIVENOMMATTERS

Producing antivenom is a highly specialised, time-intensive process that requires meticulous quality control to ensure the safety and efficacy of every vial According to the African Snakebite Institute (ASI), South Africa records around 4 000 snakebites each year, leading to approximately 900 hospitalisations Only about 3% of victims require antivenom but for those who do, it is often lifesaving Without access to antivenom, severe envenomation can rapidly result in organ failure or death, making reliable supply crucial for both rural and urban healthcare facilities

As temperatures rise, the country enters peak snake season a time when encounters with snakes become far more common Warmer weather draws snakes out to hunt, bask and search for water, increasing the likelihood of crossings with hikers, gardeners and residents in suburban areas Experts urge the public to stay alert, keep pets close, and avoid attempting to handle or kill snakes, as most bites occur when people try to intervene With more sightings expected

WARMER WEATHER DRAWS SNAKES OUT TO HUNT, BASK AND SEARCH FOR WATER

in the months ahead, awareness and calm responses remain key to preventing dangerous encounters

WHATWILLBEPRODUCEDANDWHEREIT’S GOING

The NHLS confirmed that production will extend beyond snake antivenom alone Future batches will include polyvalent antivenom, boomslang-specific antivenom, spider antivenom and scorpion antivenom

In collaboration with provincial health departments, the NHLS is prioritising fair distribution to clinics and hospitals in high-risk, snakebite-prone regions This coordinated effort aims to stabilise supply chains and ensure timely access for emergency medical teams . For any medical emergency involving venomous bites or stings, the public is urged to call 10177 or head to the nearest healthcare facility immediately

Phased opening of City’s pools

The City of Cape Town’s recreation and parks department has begun the phased reopening of community swimming pools ahead of the 2025-'26 summer season

The department has 37 swimming pools across the metro – five are open yearround –the indoor facilities in Blue Downs, Long Street, Retreat and Strand; and the seawater pool in Sea Point

A total of 22 pools are already open and following completion of scheduled works, a total of 29 pools will be open by end of November, and 36 by 12 December for the school holidays

The Vulindlela swimming pool in Gugulethu remains closed indefinitely pending major upgrades currently in planning stages Annually, community swimming pools are generally open between late October and the Easter weekend

Normal operating hours are weekends only, due to much lower demand during the work/school week, and then seven-day operations during the peak festive season, from 1 December

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Operating times are between 10:00 and 18:00, with the last ticket sold at 17:30 Community facilities that have opened to the public for the season thus far are: Athlone, Atlantis, Bellville Central, Bonteheuwel, Brown s Farm, Eastridge, Elsies River, Emthonjeni, Hanover Park, Kuils River Resort (for resort patrons only), Langa, Lentegeur, Morningstar, Muizenberg, Observatory, Parow North and Trafalgar

The upgrades vary by site and include structural, civil and mechanical plant room repairs, maintenance and upgrades," said the City’s Mayco member for community services and health, Francine Higham

Seven swimming pools scheduled to open in November are: Delft, Khayelitsha, Newlands, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Ruyterwacht and Westridge

Seven swimming pools are scheduled for opening in December are Bellville South, Goodwood, Kensington, Manenberg, Mnandi, Monwabisi and Wynberg

The Sea Point Swimming Pool remains open to the public while upgrades to its iconic entrance continue, funded by the Friends of Sea Point Pavilion (FSPP)

The renovation cost is currently estimated at approximately R1,8 million raised from the food court initiative

The City has deployed over 490 senior and seasonal lifeguards across its pools and beaches, with an additional 67 bolstering this total in December, as part of its summer readiness plan

This ensures proactive safety, drowning prevention, and a welcoming environment for all residents and visitors

Booklaunchedonrunningtrip

The entrepreneur and investor Keith Boyd, previously from Durbanville, who has broken a Guinness World Record for the fastest run from Cape Town to Cairo last year, launched a book with his memoirs at Durbanville Golf Club recently

The book, Running Africa, tell his story of endurance, adventure and inspiring young Africans to take action The book was published on 16 October this year by Rainbow Leaders, the youth prodemocracy foundation founded by Boyd, whose mission is to focus on reducing poverty by motivating Africa's youth to vote and hold leaders accountable

RAISEAWARENESS

Boyd ran 11 000km from Cape Town to Cairo in just 301 days completing the journey on 22 May last year He undertook this challenging run to raise awareness for Rainbow Leaders His mission highlights

GUINNESS RECORD HOLDER, KEITH BOYD, SHARES ADVENTURES IN NEW BOOK ‘RUNNING AFRICA’

the critical link between poor leadership, poverty and low youth voter participation

Boyd, who now lives in Mouille Point, is an entrepreneur, chief executive officer and investor with extensive experience in the telecommunications, property, tourism and power industries across Africa

He now focuses on social impact investment and youth empowerment through Rainbow Leaders His aim is to reduce poverty by motivating young Africans to vote and hold leaders accountable

“Poverty is overwhelmingly a country-specific problem,” says Boyd “Its greatest contributor is poor leadership, which leads to a trust deficit, deterring investment and slowing economic growth Educating and motivating young people to vote is key to changing that,” he says

CHALLENGES

In his memoir, Boyd shares his first-hand experiences running across nine African countries blending adventure, endurance and purpose Running Africa captures Africa's diverse landscapes, cultures and

challenges through the eyes of a determined runner on a mission to inspire civic responsibility and social change

The non-fiction work intertwines a story of personal resilience and discovery with a call to action for Africa’s next generation, according to a media release

BREAKINGA25-YEAR-OLDRECORD

"Running Africa is however much more than a sports memoir; it's a candid look at the challenges and complexities of Africa

“The book provides full details on his verified record, documenting the 11 000km run, which was independently verified to secure the Guinness World Record for the fastest time breaking a 25-yearold record," according to the release

"Beyond the athletic feat, the memoir details facing extreme adversity and resilience, including a firefight, a hostage situation, team members being imprisoned and managing a generic heart condition while running This raw context sets the stage for the book s core theme: civic responsibility and youth empowerment "

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1st Durbanville Scout Bailey Grant

(17) from Sonstraal in Durbanville, who recently received the Scout Springbok Award, was instrumental in sponsoring a minimum of 63 animal sterilisations in collaboration with Fisantekraal Animal Welfare.

This initiative formed part of her Springbok community service project

This prestigious award is the highest award a youth under 18 can achieve within the scouting movement and is the culmination of years of hard work and adventure, says Ursula Wilbraham, spokesperson for 1st Durbanville Scout Group

PIONEERINGPROJECT

During the last phase of this journey a scout must among several other tasks plan and complete 40 hours of

BAILEY GRANT SPONSORS OVER 60 ANIMAL STERILIZATIONS THROUGH COMMUNITY EFFORT

community service, plan and hold a troop camp for two scout patrols and plan and execute a three-day or two-night hike of 30 km with a scout patrol over terrain that they have not hiked before Lastly, a scout must plan and undertake a major scout skills project such as a pioneering project, a construction project or a banquet and involve a scout patrol in the execution of the project, Wilbraham explains

"As part of Bailey’s community service project in collaboration with Fisantekraal Animal welfare, she collected an astonishing number of donations for their

charity shop, which, in turn, sold the items to the local community to fund the animal clinic in its continued sterilisation of dogs and cats in the area

INSTALLEDSHELVING

"She has also installed shelving in the charity shop and collected enough donations to sponsor a minimum of 63 sterilisations Donations continue to pour in and Bailey plans to continue this project for as long as donations roll in," she says

"Bailey led her patrol of five scouts on a Springbok expedition in the beautiful Groot Winterhoek mountains and chose a Springbok pioneering project as her major Scout skills project In addition, she earned three Scout challenge award cords, namely the Bosun’s Cord, the Bushman’s Thong and the Service Cord," she says

CommunityfightsVelodromeplans

MAURICIAPETERSEN

The historic Bellville Velodrome has become the center of a heated debate between community advocates and the City of Cape Town, as residents fight to preserve affordable access to the facility while municipal officials pursue a costly redevelopment partnership with private developers

The Bellville Velodrome, which opened in 1997, has served as a crucial community resource for nearly three decades The facility has provided affordable access to athletics, cycling, hockey, gymnastics, concerts, and cultural events for residents from disadvantaged areas including Bellville South and Phisantekraal Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg of the Patriotic Alliance brought community concerns to the forefront during a recent council meeting, emphasising the facility's importance for underprivileged youth and para-athletes who rely on the velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural activities

"Many youth from underprivileged areas rely on the Velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural events," the document notes, highlighting how disabled children and para-athletes particularly benefit from its safe, accessible environment

The community's primary fears center around the potential commercialisation of the facility Residents worry that redevelopment will prioritise commercial interests over community needs, potentially making the velodrome inaccessible to the public and transforming it into a facility for private developers' use

FINANCIALREALITYVS COMMUNITYNEEDS

Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

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defended the city's redevelopment approach, citing the harsh financial realities facing the aging facility His response revealed the significant costs involved in bringing the velodrome up to modern safety standards

"Upgrading the Velodrome to Sasreacompliant standards would cost R300 million (excluding operational costs)," the mayor stated, referring to the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act requirements This massive investment, he argued, makes standalone municipal funding economically challenging

The mayor emphasised that professional assessments are needed to determine the facility's current condition and required repairs, including compliance with Sasrea and Sans regulations He noted that the facility has suffered significant deterioration over time due to deferred maintenance and delays in previous redevelopment attempts

AHISTORYOFDELAYSANDLEGALCHALLENGES

The current controversy has deep roots

The City Council originally approved a redevelopment tender in 2009 (resolution C46/10/09), which included public participation processes in 2019 However, the project faced numerous setbacks, including legal arbitration and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Some previous agreements were declared null and void, but negotiations with the same bidder have recently resumed and are now at an advanced stage, with discussions expected to conclude in the

2025-'26 financial year

The mayor's preferred solution involves a partnership with private developers who would lease the velodrome and athletics track, taking responsibility for the R300 million in upgrades and ongoing operations

This approach, he argued, represents a "win-win" scenario that ensures longterm maintenance, generates income, and maintains public access

However, this solution has not satisfied Steenberg's advocates who are calling for:

An independent audit to assess the true costs of basic functional repairs and investigate potential cost inflation

A moratorium on redevelopment plans until proper public consultation and oversight are conducted

Direct municipal funding and support to restore the velodrome as a grassroots, community-centered facility rather than commercialising it

As part of his response, the mayor also outlined plans to upgrade other athletic facilities across Cape Town, including Jan Burger, Westridge, Wesfleur, Vygieskraal, and Mandela Park These projects, with timelines extending from 2026 to 2030, represent significant investments:

. R80 million for a multipurpose center at Jan Burger;

. R60 million for athletics infrastructure improvements;

. R80 million for an athletics track in Westridge;

. R22 million for cycle track reinstatement at Vygieskraal

THEPATHFORWARD

The Bellville Velodrome controversy highlights the broader challenge facing municipalities across South Africa: balancing community needs with financial

constraints while maintaining aging public infrastructure

While the facility currently operates with interim maintenance to ensure basic community use, its inability to host large-scale events due to safety compliance issues underscores the urgency of the situation

The coming months will be critical as negotiations with the preferred developer continue and the community's calls for transparency and public consultation grow louder The outcome will likely set a precedent for how Cape Town handles similar community facility challenges in the future

As both sides seek solutions, the central question remains: Can the city find a path that preserves the velodrome's role as an accessible community resource while ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and safety compliance? The answer will determine whether this beloved facility continues to serve as a lifeline for Cape Town's disadvantaged communities or becomes another casualty of urban redevelopment pressures

‘Purr-fect’cat showcomestoCT

The largest cat show in the country, the Cape Town Christmas Cat Show, will be hosted on Saturday 22 November by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00. This 71st championship cat show and the last for the year will be presented in association with two other independent clubs, Oriental, Siamese and Related Breeds Group (OSRBG) and SA Cats

More than 135 cats have been entered so far, including an interesting variety of breeds from the largest Maine Coon, to the smallest Singapura

RARESTBREEDS

The show will feature some of the rarest breeds, including the short-legged Munchkin, the hairless Sphynx, the

special opportunity to meet a real celebrity cat, who will be on exhibition Grand Premier LesBeauxChats Rosemary called Rosy at home and owned by Johan and Thea Lamprecht from Durbanville is a 15-year-old Blue Calico Japanese Bobtail spayed female "She is special, not only because she is one of the last of her breed in the country, but also because of her excellent show condition, despite her advanced age She recently beat several other cats at a show when she won the veteran class This is the equivalent of a 76-year-old human

Policearrest fugitiveinraid

Awanted criminal was arrested during a recent joint operation by Durbanville police in Sector 3, which includes Eversdal, De Bron, Durbanville Hills, Sonstraal and Kenridge

The joint operation on Saturday 25 October was led by Col Gonum Munsamy, station commander of Durbanville police, Capt Bernice Cloete (head of visible policing) and Sgt Sean Fox (commander of Sector 3) in partnership with armed response companies, Keith Dalby, chair of Sonstraal Heights Neighbourhood Watch, and Jacques Rabie, chair of Stellenberg Neighbourhood Watch

"A notorious criminal with an outstanding warrant of arrest was arrested during the operation Our team

SECTOR 3 JOINT OPERATION TARGETS HIDEOUTS, NETS CRIMINAL ON N1 BRIDGE

worked with armed response and security companies, and it had a massive impact in police visibility," Munsamy says

"There was specifically focused on the N1 bridge, where known criminals tend to hide, and the bushes close to Eversdal Road (near Stodels) where shacks are built

“The hideouts where criminals hide were all checked out," she says Munsamy urges the larger community to join such initiatives and be part of crime prevention in the larger Durbanville area

Vermaak // Entertainment

Annelie and Friends at Villa Pascal

Following their recent sold-out performance at Villa Pascal, the popular mezzo-soprano

Annalie Herbst van Rooyen and her friends, soprano Jo-Nette Le Kay, baritone Antoine Fourié and pianist and accordionist Willem Luitingh, will return for another exciting and romantic tea concert on Sunday 23 November at Villa Pascal Guesthouse at 28 Van der Westhuizen Avenue, Durbanville Tickets cost R250 per person. The doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00 . Contact Eugene on 021 975 2566 for info.

THINKING OUT LOUD

Ek ‘like’ my job

Dit was nooit my droom om ‘n joernalis te word nie Hoewel lees en skryf altyd deel van ons familie-gene was, het ek dit nooit oorweeg om ‘n nuusskrywer te word nie In ons huis was koerante en tydskrifte lees verpligtend, maar dit was nie ‘n beroepskeuse nie My mense was mynwerkers Ek onthou hoe my pa elke Sondag die Rapport se verskillende afdelings aan ons uitgedeel het My een broer lees eers die sport, ek die tydskrif, my pa die sake en my ander broer die Kaap Rapport ens As jy klaar is dan gee jy maar aan Een van ons vriende, Romeo, het nie gehou van lees nie Hy het Sondae gesit en televisie kyk terwyl ons lees Wanneer ons klaar is, het hy altyd gevra: “Wat sê die papers?”

Nou dwaal ek af, want ek wou eintlik praat oor hoe ek nie eintlik ‘n joernalis wou word nie Ek wou ‘n skrywer word, want dit was die ding wat die maklikste vir my gekom het Maar ek wou nie nuus skryf nie Ek wou stories vertel met helde in en gelukkige eindes en mooi meisies Stories waarin net die bad guys seerkry en kinders kan speel sonder die vrees om seergemaak te word Waar mense in vrede saam lewe Toe beland ek in die joernalistiek Omdat ek van ‘n klein dorpie af kom, was ek baie beskerm teen die wreedheid van die lewe Toe ek vir koerante begin werk het ek, ‘n arme protestante laaitie, besef boosheid is oral rondom ons En dit is so algemeen dat sommige koerante nie eens meer daaroor wil skryf nie

DIEJOERNALISTIEKHETMYSO BAIEDIEAFGELOPE24JAAR GELEER,MAAREENVANEEN VANDIEGROOTSTELESSEIS DATEKBITTERMINMENSE MOETVERTROU.ENDAARIN LÊMYPROBLEEM.

Ek kan nie eens meer onthou hoeveel stories ek al oor moorde en verkragtings geskryf het nie Daar is maklik niks waaroor ek nog nie berig het nie, maar steeds voel ek iets gaan binne-in my dood as ek hoor van ‘n kind wat leed aangedoen is Dan wonder ek hoe boos moet jy wees om ‘n weerlose kind skade aan te doen? Deesdae as ek ‘n man en ‘n jong kind saam sien, kyk ek na die kleinste detail Watter kleur klere het hulle aan Hoe lyk die man? Hoe stap hy? Het die kind kenmerke waaraan sy uitgeken kan word? Ek doen al hierdie dinge omdat my kop vir my sê dat ek binnekort oor hierdie kind moet skryf

Die joernalistiek het my so baie die afgelope 24 jaar geleer, maar een van die grootste lesse is dat ek bitter min mense moet vertrou En daarin lê my probleem Ek wil nie so wees nie, want ek hou baie van mense My vrou sê altyd sy weet wanneer ek lanklaas ander mense gesien het, want ek begin kriewelrig raak Maar my vertroue in die mensdom is geskaad Ek kry onlangs ‘n oproep van iemand wat my liederlik uittrap en sê joernaliste is die skuim van die aarde Hy was nie tevrede met iets wat ek geskryf het nie Nadat hy al sy woede uitgeskel het, vra ek hom: “Hou jy van mense?”

Hy aarsel aan die ander kant van die lyn en sê: “Ek hou baie van mense, maar joernaliste is mos nie mense nie ” Ons albei raak toe vir ‘n oomblik stil en ek bars uit van die lag Die volgende oomblik toe lag die oom ook En toe lag ons saam Toe besef ek, ek like nogal my job - BRENDEN RUITER

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CARINAROUX

CARINA ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Oor die laaste paar jaar was sy snor of baard pienk (of rooi) gekleur vir kankerbewusmaking by vroue Vanjaar wil Tokkie Matthee van Mabillepark met sy blougekleurde hangsnor egter die aandag op die manne laat val Matthee, wat soms ver paaie ry as hy abnormale vrag begelei, vertel hy sien altyd die pienk linte vir borskanker, en bome wat toegedraai is in pienk of rooi lap, maar die blou vir prostaatkankerbewusmaking is selde te sien

Op 1 November moes die snor blou gekleur word ter ondersteuning van die manne "wat 'n bietjie skaam is", sê hy Hy het immers self 'n pad met prostaatkanker gestap Matthee het in 2018 begin agterkom iets pla "Ek het 'n ongemaklikheid ervaar In 2019 is hy dokter toe "want dit het toe meer ernstig geraak" Vroeg in 2020 is aggressiewe prostaatkanker by hom gediagnoseer

Hy het die dokter gevra wat hy sou doen as die dokter in sy skoene was "Hy't gesê hy sou dit uitgehaal het " Matthee het dadelik besluit om die magtigingsvorm vir die operasie te onderteken

Dit wat hy met sy eerste besoek aan 'n uroloog by die Tygerberg-hospitaal gesien het, onthou hy goed "Daar is mos sulke lang gange Voor die deur waar jy ingaan na die uroloë sit ons toe 45 manne en wag "

Die operasie sou in 2021 plaasvind, maar word toe midde-in die Covid-pandemie uitgestel

ONSEKERHEID

MATTHEE WIL MANS DAARAAN HERINNER DAT HULLE STEEDS MAN IS, AL IS PROSTAAT VERWYDER

Afrika (Kansa) toets die PSA-bloedtoets hoeveel prostaatspesifieke antigeen (PSA) ’n normale ensiem wat deur die prostaatklier vervaardig word aanwesig is Hoewel 'n verhoogde telling op prostaatkanker kan dui, is dit nie altyd so nie 'n Normale lesing sluit ook nie kanker uit nie Daarom word die fisieke ondersoek van die prostaat (via die rektum) ook aanbeveel veral vir mans ouer as 50 of vroeër vir diegene wat 'n familiegeskiedenis van prostaat- of borskanker het

Matthee draf al vir baie jare elke oggend 'n draai deur die buurt

In daardie tyd was daar nog vyf mense met kanker in sy nabye omgewing Een van hulle het gehoor van 'n “doepa” by 'n plattelandse koöperasie

Matthee het besluit om die middel (diere-medisyne) te drink midde-in die onsekerheid omdat hy moes wag vir 'n plek in die hospitaal Elke derde dag drie slukkies Die 200 ml-botteltjie was so pas leeg toe kry hy die oproep dat hy kan kom vir die operasie "Twee weke daarna, toe maak als weer toe vir die tweede keer Toe is ek weer terug op die waglys "

Die wagtyd was moeilik en vol onsekerheid "'n Mens is so dom; jy weet nie van die siekte nie Ek het vir die dokter gevra: 'Is kanker soos 'n erdwurm wat loop?' Hy't geantwoord: Nee, dit is meer gekonsentreerd op een kol' Maar dan hoor jy agterna snaakse goed van blaaskanker, lewerkanker ek was bietjie bang waarnatoe versprei hy (die kanker) ”

In 2022 kon hy uiteindelik vir die

operasie gaan

Daarna moes hy 37 keer teruggaan vir bestraling Toe elke drie maande vir bloedtoetse en later elke ses maande "In Oktober het die dokter gesê hy is nie tevrede nie, want dit lyk of die telling bietjie geklim het Ek moet weer in Januarie gaan "

TOETSE

Mans is in die algemeen onkundig oor prostaatkanker en skrikkerig vir die “vingertoets”, sê Matthee Voordat hy in 2019 vir die fisieke ondersoek gegaan het, is sy bloed al getoets "Die dokter het gesê die prostaat is groot Die bloedtoets kon nie sien wat hy gevoel het nie " Hy is toe na Tygerberg-hospitaal verwys, waar hy gediagnoseer is Matthee raai mans aan om eerder dubbel seker te maak en buiten die bloedtoets ook vir die fisieke ondersoek te gaan Volgens die Kankervereniging van Suid-

"Ek het die dokters uitgevra daaroor, want ek wil hê my gewig moet konstant bly en my bloeddruk en hart moet gesond wees Hulle het gesê hou aan daarmee doen jou draffie, groet die mense in die gebied Dit is goed vir die siel om uit te kom, te kommunikeer; dit maak die gestel baie sterker "

Vir hom was die operasie die beste keuse "Ek wil nog leef, my draffie doen, gesond wees, vriende hê en ook vir hulle (hiervan) vertel "

"Ek dink baie manne voel as die prostaat uit is, is hulle nie meer manlik nie Dit pla my nie, ek het 'n vrou en kinders Ek wil net veilig en gesond wees vir die res van my lewe "

Sy boodskap aan die manne is om "oor te gee" en toe te laat dat die dokters help Prostaatkanker hoef nie 'n doodstraf te wees nie

En as jy hom raakloop met sy blou snor, knoop gerus 'n geselsie aan

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Die o.10-spelers van Morningstar Junior Rugby en die RugbyFit Academy in Durbanville saam met (agter van links) Marcel Bosch (o 9-afrigter: RugbyFit Academy),Keanan Maggerman,Seigo Frazenburg,Brentfit Muggel (almal afrigters van Morningstar Junior Rugby),Logan Lucas (afrigter: RugbyFit Academy) en Serita Manuel (ook van Morningstar Junior Rugby).

Rugbybringjeugsaam

Morningstar Junior Rugby, wat sowat drie maande gelde op die been gebring is om rugby onder jong kinders in Morningstar te bevorder, het reeds twee wedstryde agter die blad

Die rugbygroep se o 10-spelers het op Vrydag 7 November vir die tweede keer teen die gedugte span van die RugbyFit Academy in Durbanville te staan gekom in 'n Morningstar-RugyFit Derby Hoewel die span van RugbyFit Academy in albei wedstryde koning gekraai het, het dit gegaan oor meer as net 'n telling "Dit het gegaan oor gemeenskap, trots en nuwe beginne hoe ’n eenvoudige wedstryd hoop kan bring waar dit die nodigste is," het Aldo Carelse van AfriForum, een van die borge, gesê

PASSIEVIRRUGBY

Die Morningstar Junior Rugby-projek is deur Brentfit Muggels, afrigter by die Morningstar Senior Rugby Club (MRC) en 'n onderwyser by die Laerskool

Eversdal, begin “Ek was self deel van die Morningstar-gemeenskap toe ek jonger was Ek onthou nog goed hoe groot ons passie vir rugby was daardie dae van ‘touch' in die pad speel het my altyd bygebly

“Toe ek vanjaar by die MRC Seniors begin afrig, het ek eendag tydens ’n eerstespanwedstryd die kleintjies langs die veld sien speel Ek kon die hoop en opgewondenheid in hul oë sien, en dit het my diep geraak

"Daardie oomblik het vir my bevestig dat ek iets moet doen om ’n saad van hoop in hul lewe te plant Só het die idee ontstaan om ’n junior rugbyprogram te begin nie net om beter spelers te kweek nie, maar om beter jong manne groot te maak vir

ons gemeenskap se toekoms,” het Muggels gesê

JUNIORSPRINGBOKKEOPGELEWER

Cornelius Christiaans, voorsitter van Morningstar Senior Rugby, het by die klub se toekenningsaand gesê dat rugby diep in Morningstar se bloed lê

"Uit die klein gemeenskap, met minder as 120 huise, het die gemeenskap al twee junior Springbokke Grant Hermanus en Enwill Alexander, sowel as talle provinsiale spelers voortgebring Ek ry daagliks verby Morningstar en sien hoe die kinders in die straat 'touchies' speel vol entoesiasme en drome Dit het ons gemotiveer om saam met Brentfit hande te vat en hierdie projek van die grond af te kry

“Met Morningstar Rugbyklub se 10de bestaansjaar is dit die ideale tyd om te belê in die spelers van die volgende 10 jaar," het hy gesê

Marcel Bosch, die afrigter van die o 10spelers van die RugbyFit Academy, het

gesê dis belangrik dat gemeenskappe saamwerk en bydra tot die sukses van die junior program "Rugby is belangrik, maar dissipline, respek en kameraadskap begin van kleins af Die talent is daar, maar dit gaan oor hoe jy jouself dra op en van die veld af Gemeenskapsrugby gaan oor goeie leiers en rolmodelle bou,” het hy gesê William Waugh, hoof: organisasiebou van AfriForum, het gesê dit is 'n voorreg om deel te wees van die Morningstar–RugbyFit Derby, wat nou al twee keer plaasgevind het

"Dis wonderlik om te sien hoe die kinders ontwikkel het van die eerste na die tweede wedstryd, en om vir hulle ’n geleentheid te gee om hulself te toets nie net teen hulself nie, maar ook teen ander spanne Dis hoekom ons betrokke is by hierdie toernooi, en ons is bly om die glimlagte op kinders se gesigte te sien

“Dit bring ook gemeenskappe bymekaar ons is almal bure, en dit is goed wanneer bure saam kan groei ”