TygerBurger | Durbanville | E-edition | 1 July 2026
WEDNESDAY1JULY
. AC Scouting willbehosting aSoccerClinic from Monday29June to Wednesday1 JulyinGoodwood. Theclinic willprovide three days of structured, age-appropriatefootballtrainingfocused on technicaldevelopment,ballmastery, game understanding, andcreatingapositivelearning environmentfor young players.The clinic willbetaking placeatthe Goodwood Sports Club at 54 MiltonRoad, Goodwood. Training starts at 09:00, endingat12:00.Tobuy ticketsand formoredetails e-mail info@acscouting co.zaorvisit www.acscouting.co.za
FRIDAY10JULY
. TheRoyal Oak’spopular Christmas in Julycelebration is back, promisinga festiveevening of entertainment andfundraising in support of Iris House Children’sHospice in TableView. Guests areinvited to getintothe spirit of the season early, with Santa hats and festivecheer encouragedasthe venue hosts its annual charity event.The evening will be hosted by Dave Squires, with live entertainment by Shannon Hopkins.Attendees canalsolookforward to raffles, prizedraws,a live auction, and additionalcompetitions throughout the night,including“Best Dressed Male &Female.” Organisers encourage guests to bring cash forraffles and auctionitems, with allproceeds going directlytocharity. Theevent promises alively evening of fun, entertainment,and communityspirit —all in aid of aworthycause
WOENSDAG15JULIE
. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubbiedsyjaarliksesop-en-sjerriedagaan.Die sprekersisRochelle Marchesini (demonstrasie:Dancing Fantasy) en Aviwe Nadine Homani (Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer). Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is pret met rottang. Kaartjiesisreeds beskikbaarenmoetteen 30 Junie gekoop word.Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 vir meer inligting
FRIDAY17JULY
. Blessa Baby is inviting everybody to maketheir 67 minutesmatteronMandelaDay by bringing hope to vulnerablemothers and their newbornbabies. Theevent is being presented on Friday17July. Volunteerswillbepacking Bags of Hope forfamiliesinneed to help givea newborna beautifulbeginning in life Thosewho cannot attend the event,can still contributebydonating baby essentialssuch as clothing (0 to 3months, and 3to6months), nappies,blankets, soap,petroleum jelly(100ml)and toothbrush sets. They canalsodonateR67 or moreincash to contribute. Booking is essential and spaces arelimited. Visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/379767bless-a-baby-mandela-day/#/ to book your spotand formoreinformation.
SATURDAY25JULY
. TheEgyptian SocietyofSouth Africa willbehaving their DaySchoolonSaturday25July, at the Hellenic CommunityHall, MountainRoad, Woodstock from 9.45am- 16.00. This year’s theme is "Explorersofthe Ancient World", and features three speakers. Prof Sebastianvan As willopen with alecture titled: "Hanno theCarthaginian (c.500 BCE)". He willbefollowed by ProfessorPhilip Bosman with "Pytheas of Massalia (c.310 BCE)". Aftera3-courselunch, Joseph Koetsier willpresent: "EudoxusofCyzicus(c.120BCE).
Theprice of R375 perpersonincludes three lectures, teabreak with Greekbiscuitsand a3-courseGreekstylelunch.Bookingsare open until 16 July. Contact JosKoetsier on 084774 3972 and sherab.koetsier@ gmail.com
. Bargainhuntersare encouragedtosupport the Home ofHope Charity Shop in TableView, located at 215Blaauwberg Road.The shop offersa varietyof affordablegoods including clothing, books,toysand householditems, with everypurchase contributing towardsthe care and support of children and young adults affectedbyprenatalalcoholexposure.
FRIDAY31JULY
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music, gourmetcomfortfood, artisanstalls and a very cosy atmosphere.The marketrunsfrom16:00 to 21:00 at Intaka Island
THURSDAY10SEPTEMBER
MitchellsPlain seniorswillgather foramini sports day on 6August, at PortlandsIndoor Centre, ahead of the Golden Games scheduled for10September.The event is organised by Myrtle Jack, chairlady of the Mitchells PlainOlder PeopleForum (MPOPF), and founder andchairlady of both God’sAngelsReaching Out Organisation and the University of the 3rdAge (U3A) SeniorsSkills Club in Mitchells Plain. Allseniorsunderthe MPOPF umbrella areinvited to take part in the soccer. Organisers arecalling for sponsorships forthe day. Contributions of water, juice, oranges,chicken, salads, rolls,burgers, partypackets, andparticipation medals arewelcomed.
.Ifyou wouldliketotakepartorsponsor the event, contact Jackon061 0793534.
Councilbacks R87.8bnbudget amidtension
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CapeTown’s final budget of the current mayoral term wasadopted on Monday amidsharp divisions in Council, with MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis hailing five yearsofinfrastructure investment as aturning pointfor the City while oppositionparties condemned the increasesasunaffordable.
Hill-Lewis described the R87.8 billion budgetasa defining moment, arguing that Cape Town hadchanged trajectory after years of infrastructurestrain. But opposition councillors painted astarkly different picture, oneofrising electricity, waterand sanitation costs outpacing inflation,missed housing targets, and findings flaggedbythe Auditor General.
The budget, already revised following acourt rulingthatfound the City’s method of calculating fixed charges unlawful, passeddespite unanimous rejection from opposition benches, where speakers warnedthatordinary residents, pensionersand the poor would bear the greatest burden of the increases.
Tabling the budget for final adoption at Council, Hill-Lewis said, “Five years ago, there wasmuchofthis City’s infrastructure grid thatwas under severe strain.The warning lights on the dashboard were flashing bright orange. Five years later, we have changed trajectory.”
He said every major infrastructure project is either under construction or complete, with sewer spills already down 30%, wetlands being cleaned, and new public transport projects under way to carry tens of thousands more passengers daily. Hill-Lewis said the Cityworked hard to ensure no capitalspending was cut as aresult. “Wecannot afford to makecuts to ourcapital budget,” he said, adding that thefinal draft had in fact seen thecapital portion increase marginally by R50 million. He said any reduction in infrastructure spending, whether to pipe replacement,wastewater upgrades, electricity grid investment, road repairs or waste facilities would set Cape Town on thesame downward trajectory as other South African cities.
OPPOSITIONUNITEDINREJECTION
Duringthe ensuing discussions opposition parties, through theircouncil representatives, strongly rejected the budget.Nasmie Jacobs of the National ColouredCongress (NCC) said coloured communities have notseen infrastructural improvement.
“Thisisnot reflected in our communities wherewehave daily sewer overflows. The mayor boasts aboutwinter readiness, but we are flooded. The electricity increase is unaffordable. Some residents have to cook over open firesbecause we cannot afford thecurrent rates.”
Referring to theCity’s 2024/25 reported audit outcome,and the City’s failure to achieve aclean audit, Cheslyn Steenberg from the Patriotic Alliance (PA) said, “We cannot,ingood conscience, support a budgetthatasks people to pay more when money are being mismanaged.”
The Cityreceived an unqualified audit with findings, mainly linked to procurement issues.
Steenbergadded that while informal settlementscontinue to grow, residents in theCape Flatsare still waiting for housing.
In thelatestreported outcome for 2024/25, Cape Town did not get aclean audit,but rather an unqualified audit with findings relatingtoprocurement non-compliance. Pieter Jansen van Vuuren from the FreedomFront Plussaid while theCity may highlight increased
OPPOSITION WARNS RISES WILL HITTHE POOR HARDEST
poverty-relief thresholds and amodest 2% reduction in the rates-in-the-rand for the 2026/2027 financial year, the realityonthe ground tells astoryofrising costs that will impoverish ordinary salary earners and loyal ratepayers.
“The recent general property valuation process has led to asignificant increase in property values, particularly for middleand higher-income households. This means higher rates bills for homeowners whose incomes have simply not kept pace with theseincreases,”hesaid.
He noted that the fixed electricity charges for properties valued above R1 million are set to rise to R424.30 per month, which follows asubstantial increase from R281.78 to R390.87 per month last year, representing an additional 8.5% increase on top of a38% hike.
‘THEPOORAREGETTINGPOORER’ Delmaine Cottee of the ANChighlighted the impact of the electricity increases, noting that residentscurrently pay R100 for 25 units, on top of fixed charges. After the increases take effect, that same R100 will only yield 22 units. He pointed out that most residentsneed to purchaseR100 of electricity every second day, making the increase asignificant burden. Cottee added that 70% of pensioners’ income is already consumed by electricity costs, and that the newly introduced water and sewage charges compound the hardship further.
She refers to Annexure 25 that shows that in 2024/25, the City delivered only 873 formal housing serviced sites against a target of 2400 ,just 36% of target.
“The same pattern appears in wastewater. Compliance with treatedeffluent standards has dropped from 88% in 2012/13 to 77% -against arequired minimum of 90%. Yet the 2026/27 target is set at only 78%, reaching 82% by 2030. This budget does not present apath back to compliance. It formally budgets for continued non-compliance.”
Across housing, wastewater, and service delivery, the pattern is the same, according to Dickson. “When performance falls, targets are lowered rather than standards restored. Cape Townresidents are being asked to pay more. They are entitled to demand more than repetitive explanations, reduced targets buried in thousands of pages of annexures. They are entitled to transparency, accountability and specifically delivery.”
GeordinHill-Lewis
Commuters petitionagainst MyCiTiincrease
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Commuters, residents,and members of the public have launchedapetition rejecting the City’s decision to increase the MyCiTi monthly pass from
A35-year-oldwomanwas shot andkilledonher waytoworkinKraaifonteininwhatpolicehave confirmed is amurder underinvestigation.
Theshooting occurred about 07:00onThursday morning at aknown crime hot spot on thecorner of BoesakStreet and BotfonteinRoadinSummerville.
Accordingtoreports threesuspects fledthe scene followingthe attack
Theincident hassent shockwaves throughthe surrounding community, whereresidents have expressedoutrageand fear over thebrazenattack in apublic street
Details surrounding themotive forthe shooting
remain unclearatthis stage. It is not yetknown whether thewoman wasthe victim of atargeted attack or arandomact of violence.
Police have not yetconfirmed whether anyarrests have been made or whether anysuspects have been identified.
TheKraaifontein Police Station confirmed the case in abrief statement,saying thematteriscurrently under investigation. No further details have been released.
Thekilling is thelatest in aseries of violent incidents in theKraaifontein area,which hasseen heightened concern among residentsoversafety andsecurityinrecent months.
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“After reportsofrabbits being injured, attacked and killed, concerned residents, volunteers and local animal rescuers began working together to find asafer long-termsolution for the colony.
“The project is being runin collaboration with Hop Haven,a registered non-profitorganisation,and focuses on catching, sterilising and safely relocating the surviving rabbits,” she says
SAFEPRIVATEFARMS
“After discussing the situation withina community WhatsApp group, we learned that Hop Haven had access to safe,private farmswhere the rabbits could be relocated to. Thecemetery and surrounding public areas cannot protect them from people who may harm them, dogs, traffic, ongoing breedingand future intervention. For that reason,webelieve relocationis the safest long-term option,” Bassonsays.
HopHaven is also able to assist with sterilisationbookings through the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) at reduced welfare rates, making it possible to help morerabbits responsibly.
RAFFLETURNEDCONCERNINTOACTION
“Our project’s first fundraising raffle received an incredible response fromthe Durbanville community. Residents bought tickets, donated, shared social media posts and helped spread awareness of the rabbits’ situation.
To date,31bunnies have been rescued through the project,” adds Caitlin Labuschagne, founder and owner ofHop Haven, whostarted the fundraising raffle.
“The funds raised helped cover essential costs such as sterilisation, transport, food, temporary fostering and relocation. Every ticket represented more than an entry into acompetition. It helped move rabbits out of danger and intoasafer future.”We wouldlike to extend our heartfelt thanks to every person, rescue organisation, foster carer, volunteer and supporter who has contributed to the project so far.
“The response from the community has been overwhelming. Seeing people come together to help these animals hasgiven us hope andmade it possible to save so many bunnies so far. We could nothave reachedthis point without thiswonderful community, andwewould like to urge them to keep the momentumgoing,” Labuschagnesays.
KEEPINGUPWITHTHEBREEDINGCYCLE
“Fundraising is not the only challenge. The rescue team is also racing against the colony’s breeding cycle.
“Femalerabbits can fall pregnant again very soon after giving birth,and with an estimated 150 feral rabbitsinthe colony, the numberscan quickly grow.
“Since catching began at the start of June, volunteers have already found two nests with young bunnies. Within about 12 weeks, those young rabbits can begin breeding too. This is why female rabbits arebeing prioritised for catching and sterilisation wherever possible,” she says.
“Each rabbit is carefully caught and assessed before being sterilised. After
surgery, theyrecover in temporary foster care before being relocated to a safeenvironmentwhere they can live togetheraway from the risks they faced in Durbanville.
BUNNIESAREFERAL ANDCANNOTBETAKENINASPETS
“Many ofthe cemetery rabbits are feral or semi-feraland arenot used to living as household pets. Some may alsohave been abandonedorpreviously harmed by people. For these rabbits, asecure farm environmentwith minimal human interference is often the kindest and most suitable option.
“There are,however, some rabbits who appeartohave been recently dumpedor who actively seek human interaction During the foster phase, volunteers spend time with themand assess whetherthey may be suitedtolife as apet.
“We currently have onesuchbunny in foster care: abeautiful black-and-white boywho has been sterilised but hasnot yet been released on the farm. We are takingtimetosee whether he would enjoylife as apet or whether he would be happier joininghis friends at the farm,” Labuschagnesays
SUITEDTOALOVINGHOME
“The rabbits’ welfare remainsthe priority. If arabbit appears better suited to aloving home, we will try to give that bunny the opportunity. However, rescues arealready full andmanydomestic rabbitsare waiting for homes, so adoption spacesmust be used carefully.
“If any of the cemetery bunnies are placed up for adoption,all adoptions will go through Hop Haven, including the necessary home checks andeducation aroundproper rabbit care,”she says.
ASANCTUARYAWAYFROMDANGER
Through years of rescue work, Labuschagne from Hop Havenhas built relationships with other rescue networks andbunny lovers, says Basson
“Through these connections, two safe farm spaces have been offered for the Durbanville rabbits. Bothlocations are managed by people who caredeeply about thesafety andwelfare of the colony. To protect the bunnies andrespect the privacy of the farm owners, the exact relocation sites will not be shared publicly. This helps prevent the rabbits frombeing disturbed, removed, harmedor placed at riskagain
“Everytime we visit oneofthe farms, it warmsour heartstosee the bunnies outonthe grass, safe andfree. No more breeding,nomore cruelty at the handsof humans, and no more fear.”
FOLLOWTHEBUNNIES’JOURNEY
AFacebook page,Save the Durbanville Bunnies, was created so members of thepublic can follow the rescue effort and receive updates as the rabbits are caught, sterilised, caredfor andrelocated The page also shares fundraising updates, photographs andways the public can assist. Follow theproject at https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61590453182327
WINATWO-NIGHTLANGEBAANGETAWAY
“Although 31 rabbits havealready been helped, theprojectisfar from over. More bunniesstill need to be caught, sterilised and movedtosafety, andthe veterinary and relocation costs remain significant,” Labuschagne says.To continue raising funds, the teamhas launched anew raffle with aspecial getaway as the prize. One winner will receive atwo-night stay at Didi’s Place in Langebaan, aspacious eight-sleeper guesthouse located close to ClubMykonos andLaguna Mall.
All fundsraised throughthe raffle will go towards the continued sterilisation, care, andsafe relocation of the Durbanville Cemetery bunnies.
Section 18A tax certificates are available for South African donors. View Didi’sPlace at www.airbnb.co.za/ rooms/1481980671490057627.
THEWORKCONTINUES
The rescueteamhopesthe community will continuesupporting the project by buying raffle tickets, donating, and sharing thecampaign
“The public is alsourged never to abandon unwanted domestic rabbitsin cemeteries, parks, fields or public spaces.
Domestic rabbits oftenstruggle to survive after being dumped andmay reproduce rapidly, become injured, starve or fall victim to predators andhuman cruelty.
“Anyonewho can no longer care for a rabbit should contact areputable rabbit rescue for assistance,” Basson urges.
“The progress so far shows what can happen when acommunity comes together withcompassion andashared purpose. A total of 31 bunnies are nowontheir way to saferlives, butthe project still needs helptoreach therabbitsleft behind.
“Byenteringthe new raffle, sharing the Facebook page or makingacontribution, members of the public can help the team continue its work,” shesays
Church marks50th anniversarywith three-dayconference
TheEvangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa’s (ELCSA) Western Cape Circuit will mark its50th anniversary next month with athree-day programme that combines celebration, reflectionand discussion on some of the province’s most pressing social challenges.
TheGolden Jubilee celebrations, taking place from 17 to 19 July, will bring together Lutherans from across the Western Cape under the theme “One Spirit,One Circuit, OneCelebration”.
While the anniversary will commemorate five decades of ministry in the region organisers say the programme is also intended to examine the church’srole in contemporary society.
PROGRAMME
Thecelebrations open on Friday 17 July, with apublic discussion at the Grassy ParkCongregation focusing on gangsterism and poverty on the Cape Flats
Religious leaders, community representatives and faith-based organisations will discuss how churches can respond to ongoing social challenges affecting communities across the province.
On Saturday 18 July the celebrations move to the Parow Civic Centrefor a day of worship, music, storytelling and reflection.
Guests can look forward to performances by the Moravian Brass Band, praise and worship teams, amass choir and special musical guests.
Theprogramme will also honour pastors who have faithfully served the church over many decades, while reflecting on the journey of the Western Cape Circuitsince itsestablishment.
Theprogramme will also include a keynote address by Bishop Nkosinathi Myaka. Food stalls, refreshmentsand sweet treats will be available throughout the day, while the young ones will also be entertained with activities.
TheJubilee weekend concludes with athanksgiving service at the Athlone Congregation on Sunday 19 July. Congregations from across the circuit are expected to participate in the service, which will celebrate the church’sheritage and its contribution to communities across the Western Cape.
Pastor Cynthia Davids invites all.
“What ajoy to celebrate thisJubilee with our Evangelical Lutheran Church! We are looking forward to this special weekend to remember where we came from and to thank God for carrying us thisfar.But thisisalso anew beginning.”
Organisers say the anniversary provides an opportunity not only to look back on the church’shistory, but also to consider itsfuture role in serving communities and addressing social challenges. . Formoreinformation membersare encouraged to contact their localparish.
AHop Havenvolunteer is holding one of thefemale bunnies caught forrelocation.
Fundraisingshow
Young models took centre stage at the recent Daniel and Friends "Different is Cool" Fashion Show at Brackenfell Primary School, strutting the purple carpet with pride and joy. The event, hosted by the Daniel and Friends Fund, celebrates differently-abled children, giving each child amomenttoshine. Participants walked the runway in
wheelchairs, with walking aids,or supported by siblings, while family and friends cheeredthemon. Founded by parents who tragically lost their own children, the fund hasbuilt asupportive community for familiesonsimilar journeys. As sponsors, TheFoschini Group dressedthe young models in style, makingfor amorningofpure inspiration.
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Gracie Muller
Salamudeen Hendricks
Megan (right) and JessicaWilson
STAD KAAPSTADSE
GOEDGEKEURDE
BEGROTING VIR 2026/27, DIE GOEDGEKEURDE HERSIENING VANDIE GEÏNTEGREERDE ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN GOEDGEKEURDE WYSIGINGS AAN DIE GOP 2022-2027 (WYSIGINGS VIR 2026/27),WAT VERANDERINGE
AANDIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITE SE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGEOMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT
Kennisgeskied hiermeeingevolge die Wetop PlaaslikeRegering:MunisipaleStelsels, Wet32van 2000; dieWet op PlaaslikeRegering:MunisipaleFinansiëleBestuur, Wet56van 2003; en dieWet op Plaaslike Regering:MunisipaleEiendomsbelasting, Wet6 van 2004,dat die Stad se goedgekeurde hersiening van diegeïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan(GOP), goedgekeurde wysigingsaan dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27), waaronder veranderingeaan die korporatieweenmunisipaleentiteite se telkaarte éndie telkaartingevolge C88, wattoepaslikekernprestasieaanwysers en prestasiemikpuntevir diemunisipaliteitbepaal en hersien,endie goedgekeurde begrotingvir 2026/27 (wat begrotingsverwantebeleide insluit), beskikbaar is bydie munisipaliteit se hoofkantoor, munisipalebiblioteke en allesubraadskantore Diedokumentekan ookbekom wordopons webtuiste by www.capetown.gov.za/budget Dievolgendetabeldui dieplekkeaan waar die goedgekeurdeGOP-hersiening en -wysigings en die goedgekeurde begroting terinsae lê: Subraadskantore Klik op: web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/ subcouncilmanagers Alle bibliotekeKlik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries
1.21 Die Stad het’nverlaging vanR605 000,00 (seshonderd-en-vyfduisend rand) vasgestel watvan toepassing salwees op eienaars vanresidensiële eiendomme watas’nprimêre woonplek gebruik worden’nmarkwaardevan minderas
R8 000 001,00 (agtmiljoen-en-een rand) het.
2.VERBRUIKSTARIEWEEN-HEFFINGS
Water,sanitasie, elektrisiteit en stedelikeafvalbestuur wordteen 15% BTWbelas
2.1 WATERENSANITASIE
Ná diehooggeregshof se uitspraak oor diegebruikvan eiendomswaardekategorieë om vaste basiese heffings toeteken, moes ’n alternatiewe meganismegevind word omkliëntedie infrastruktuurkoste te laat deel.Die Stad keer dus terug na dievorige kriterium vannominaleboring, watmet metergrootte verband hou. Soos metniehuishoudelikeeiendomme,sal diékriterium vantoepassingwees op vaste tariewe vir water sowel as sanitasie.Aangesiendie vaste basiese heffings nouverlaag, is verbruikstariewevir groot verbruikers hoërasindie begrotingwat in Maartvoorgelê is. Vyftariefvlakkeisvir dieboekjaar2026/27 goedgekeur. Diegoedgekeurdetariewe strook metdie geskatte verbruiksvlakke. Diegemiddeldegoedgekeurde stygingbly 4,5% op die (onbeperkte)waterslimvlak (vir inwerkingtreding vanaf 1Julie 2026) sowel as op vlak 1, 2,3 en dienoodvlak.Nieteminbeteken dievereisteveranderingindie tariefstruktuur dat individuele kliënte’nwisselende impakophulle water- en sanitasierekeninge sal ervaar Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband metdie versekering van volhoubare en veerkragtigewatervoorsiening; begrotingsvoorsiening virdie nuwewaterplan (waaronder inisiatiewe virverdereinvestering in ondergrondseonttrekking uitwaterdraers, en in hergebruikskemas); opknappings en uitbreidings van afvalwatersuiweringsaanlegte; deurlopende investering in bate-opknapping en baterehabilitasie om aan voorgeskrewe standaarde te voldoen;deurlopende investering in batevervangingsprogramme om behoorlikebatebestuur te verseker, met’nbepaalde klemopriool-enwaternetwerkvervanging en dieopknapping van rioolpompstasies; watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe om diegebruikvan waterhulpbronne te optimaliseer;die handhawing en versterking vaninstandhoudingsprogramme; en water-ensanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings-, vermoë-,vaardigheids-, dienslewerings-enresponsiwiteitsvlakke. Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak word vir dieuitstrykingvan tariefverhogings sodradie bykomende bedryfskostevir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree. Hier onderisdie goedgekeurde watertariewe op die(onbeperkte) waterslimvlak vir 2026/27 watop1 Julie 2026 in werking tree: 2026/27
VERBRUIKSTARIEWE
Notas:
*Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1.
** Nie-huishoudelikegebruikerkategorieë:Raadpleeg hoofstuk2,afdeling2van die tariefbeleidvir ‘n omvattende verduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë. *** ’n Vaste basiese tariefwordnie vir die volgende tariefkategorieëgehef nie: huisvesting vir kwesbarepersone, d.w.s.skuilings vir haweloses, tehuise vir bejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasiessonder winsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/ gebruikers van fonteinwater/gebruikers van behandelde uitvloeiwater/brandaansluitings. ****Ooreenkomstigdie aanvaarding vandie beleidoor stedelikelandbou is ’n gratis toekenning van10kℓ permaand uitsluitlikvan toepassing op bestaansboerdery deur bepaalde kwesbare groepe.
Hieronder is diegoedgekeurde sanitasietariewe op die(onbeperkte) waterslimvlak vir 2026/27 watop1 Julie2026 in werking tree:
LW: Inligtingwat hier voorsien word,is’nuittrekseluit diegoedgekeurde boek van tariewe, fooieenheffings.Vir dievolledige weergawe, raadpleeg bylae6 by diegoedgekeurde begrotingvir 2026/27. Dietariewevir dieraamwerk virmediumtermyn-inkomste en -uitgawes (MTREF) vir 2026/27 wordmet 15% BTWbereken
1. EIENDOMSBELASTING(weergegee as koersindie rand): Die koers in die rand wordmet die munisipale waardasievan dieeiendom vermenigvuldig om die jaarlikse belastingaanslag te bereken, onderworpeaan die vrystellings, verlagings en kortingswaarvoordie beleid oor eiendomsbelasting voorsieningmaak, en het ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW.
1.4 Mynbou-eiendomme
1.5 Eiendomme wat deur ’n staatsinstelling besit envir openbare dienste gebruik word
1.6 Diverse eiendomme
1.7 Onbeboude grond
1.9 Openbarediensinfrastruktuureiendomme(Die Stad sal geen belasting hef op die eerste30% van die markwaarde soos op die waardasielys nie.)
1.10 Eiendomme wat deur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besitenvir aangewese openbarevoordeelaktiwiteitegebruikword
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Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit –sonder winsoogmerken gebruik vir spesifiekeaktiwiteite
Eiendomme in besit van ’n instelling vir maatskaplike behuising of ’n ander leweringsagent wat by diereguleringsowerheid vir maatskaplikebehuising (SHRA) geakkrediteer is, en watvir maatskaplike behuising gebruik word
Eiendomme wat deur ’n godsdienstigegemeenskapbesit en vir aangewese godsdienstige doeleindes gebruikword
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1.8 Landbou-eiendomme 0,001402
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1.14 Eiendomme watvir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruikword Per toekenning
1.15 Begraafplase en krematoriums
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Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit –sonder winsoogmerk en gebruikvir diereskuilings
1.17 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerk en gebruikas’nplaaslike gemeenskapsmuseum
1.18 Natuurbewaringsgrond
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1.19 Diebruto maandelikse huishoudelikeinkomstekategorieëenkortings virdie boekjaar 2026/27ten opsigte van eienaars watvir hulle bestaan op pensioen-of maatskapliketoelaes staatmaak, is soos in dievolgende tabel: 2026/27
Notas: *Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling virmaatskaplikebehuisinggeregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuisinggebruikword, betaal R0,00 op trap 1. ** Nie-huishoudelikegebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeghoofstuk2,afdeling3 van die tariefbeleid vir ‘n omvattende verduidelikingvan gebruikerkategorieë en dietoepaslike persentasiewaterverbruik wat vir kosteheffing gebruik word
*** ‘n Vaste basiese tarief wordnie vir die volgendekategorieëgehef nie: huisvesting vir kwesbarepersone, d.w.s.skuilingsvir haweloses, tehuisevir bejaardes/liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasiessonderwinsoogmerk/ godsdienstige instellings/gebruikers van fonteinwater en behandelde uitvloeiwater/ brandaansluitings.
LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraat water en sanitasie)kan die persentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egternie vir die kategorie volledig huishoudelik nie.
Hooftrekkevan wysigings vir waterensanitasie
Verbruikstariewe:
• Ná die hooggeregshof se uitspraak oor die gebruik van eiendomswaardekategorieë omvaste basiese heffings toe te ken, moes’nalternatiewe meganisme gevind word om kliënte die infrastruktuurkoste te laat deel. Die Stad keer dusterugnadie vorige kriterium van nominale boring, wat metmetergrootteverbandhou. Soosmet niehuishoudelikeeiendomme, sal dié kriterium van toepassing wees op vaste tariewe vir water sowel as sanitasie. Aangesiendie vaste basiese heffingsnou verlaag, is verbruikstariewe vir groot verbruikershoër as in die begroting wat in Maart voorgelê is.
Diverse tariewe:
•Regstellingvan tariefonder item 9.7.2.13 vandie diversetariefskedule vir water met betrekking tot dieinstallering van ’n verbindingspyp,wat verkeerdelikdieselfdewas as dietarief onder item 9.7.2.15.Hierdie fout is nou reggestel metdie oog op die boekjaar2026/27.
Ander:
•Verdereinsluiting van definisie en impak van gevorderdemeterinfrastruktuur by die tariefbeleid.
2.2ELEKTRISITEIT
Die tariewe hier onder berus op ’n gemiddeldestyging van5,83%,wat op 1Julie 2026 in werking tree
Dieafkorting “GEREG.”verwys na die gereguleerdegedeelte van die tarief(watdeurdie Raad en die nasionale energiereguleerdervan Suid-Afrika(NERSA)goedgekeur word), en “ONGEREG.” na die ongereguleerde gedeelte (wat slegs deur die Raad goedgekeur word). Die tarief in die totaalkolomme is wat op die kliëntserekening salverskyn
•Residensiële kliëntemet ’n koopkragmeter en ’n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van R500 000 of minder kominaanmerking virdie hulptarief.
•Residensiële kliënte met’nkoopkragmeter en ’n munisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000, maar minder as R1 miljoen, kominaanmerkingvir die huishoudeliketarief
•Alle ander residensiële kliënte sal dietuisgebruikertarief betaal, tensy hulle voldoenaan diebykomende kriteria ingevolgedie tariefbeleid om diehulptarief te ontvang,ofkiesomteen dieresidensiële tydspesifieketarief van elektrisiteit voorsienteword.
•Kliënte watteen dieresidensiële tydspesifieketarief van elektrisiteit voorsienwil word, moet ’n gevorderde (AMI-)kragmeter op hulle eieonkoste laat installeer indien hulle niereedseen hetnie
•Daarisgeenverandering in dietoekenning van gratisbasiese elektrisiteit nie, buiten vir kliënte watdit sal verbeur wanneerhulle na diehuishoudelikeof tuisgebruikertarief oorskuif
•’nAansporingsbetalingwordbyalleSSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal vir dié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassingwees.
•Die ongereguleerdetarief bestaan uit11,45c/kWhomstraatligte te finansier en 25,61c/kWh as ’n bydrae toteiendomsbelasting, soos toepaslik.
•Die tarief vir tydspesifiekeSSEG-invoer wordsteedsuitgestel totdatdie nodige ondersteuningstelsels gereed en suksesvolgetoets is. Letdaaropdat slegs kliënte watteen ’n tydspesifieketarief van elektrisiteit voorsienword, vir toegang totdié tarief in aanmerkingkom
•Die Stad beplan om kontrakte metSSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aante gaan om hulle surplusenergiebyhulle te koop.Hierdie kontrakte sal finansiële verpligtinge vir dieStadmeebring watlangersal duur as diedrie(3) boekjare waarvoor dieMTREF 2026/27 voorsiening maak. DieStadKaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteitwat metdie voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan sal word,sal in ’n laterestadium geadverteer word.
•Let daarop datallevaste heffings nou ooreenkomstigklousule 4.1.7 van diebeleid oor elektrisiteitstariewe gekwoteer word
•Die Nasionale Energiereguleerder van Suid-Afrikahet dieStadsevoorgestelde gereguleerdetariewe hier bo op 11 Mei 2026 goedgekeur.
2.3. STEDELIKEAFVALBESTUUR
’n Gemiddelde verhoging van 3,75%wordtoegepas op dieverbruikstariewe vir vullisverwydering, en 4,17%vir vulliswegdoening. Alle tariewe metbetrekking tot sluithouers styg met’nbykomende R25 benewensdie verhoging van 3,75%.
Energie c/kWh 679,5311,45 690,98794,63
Energie c/kWh 556,79 11,45 568,24653,48 Kleinkragverbruiker 3
The Western Cape EducationDepartment has expanded its holiday security supportfrom 424 schools lastwinter to 453 high-risk schools ahead of the 2026 June-July holidays, allocating R11,99 million for holiday securityinthe 2026/27 financialyear.
GROWINGTHREAT
The move comes as schoolsacross the province face agrowing threatof vandalism and burglaries during school breaks —placing increasingpressure on departmental resourceseven as crimeprevention remains primarily the responsibilityofthe police.
DAMAGEANDDISRUPTION
During arecent term break, 25 schools reported 28 incidents of burglary and vandalism, causing nearly R400 000 in damages. Stolen and damaged items included computers, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures and security
R11,99
MILLION ALLOCATED TO SECURE HIGH-RISK SCHOOLSDURING JUNE HOLIDAYS
infrastructure,diverting resources away from teachingand learning.
DECLINENOTED
Despite this, the department’s interventionshave yielded results Incidents declined overthe 2025/26 summer holidays, droppingfrom 47 incidentsaffecting34schoolsduringthe previous holiday period to 36 incidents affecting 32 schools
RISINGINVESTMENTINSCHOOLSAFETY
Expenditure on holiday security hasincreasedsteadily, rising from
R57,3 million in 2024/25 to R70,26 million in 2025/26. The total allocation for 2026/27 standsatR72,68 million
GUARDINGANDTARGETHARDENING
Schoolsidentified through district risk assessments receive support for 12-hour or 24-hour guarding, as well as cluster patrols.
Thedepartmentalso provides targethardening measures, including alarms linkedtoarmed response, burglar bars, stone guards, security gates,automated access gate, and fencing repairs.
CALLFORSTRONGERPOLICING
While communities have an important role to play in protecting schools during theJune holidays, theDAhas called on thepolice to intensify visible policing around educational facilities and to strengthenefforts to combat criminal elementstargeting places of learning.
“Every school that is vandalised represents adirect attack on achild’s
future. We urge communities to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious activity to the police or the Safe Schools Hotline on 0800 45 46 47. A watchful community can defeat even the most determined criminals,” saidPeter Johnson, DA provincial spokesperson on education.
Johnson added that he would be writing to the office of the provincial commissioner to obtain aclear understanding of what plans the police has in place to protect schools during the June holidays.
“As places of learning increasingly become targets for vandalism and theft, visible policing and proactive interventions are essential. Communities and schools cannot fight thisbattle alone, and the police must play itsfull role in safeguarding our children’s futures. Criminals and vandals must be caught and successfully prosecuted to ensure the safetyofour schools,”hesaid.
SAredwinegetsglobalnotice—twice
AStellenbosch cabernet sauvignon has placed SouthAfricanred wine firmly in the international limelight, following recognition on two respected globalwine platforms.
Tokara’s Reserve CollectionCabernet Sauvignon 2022 has been included in the red-wine judging list forthe 2026 Judgement of Davis, alandmark blind tasting hosted by the University of California, Davis, in honourofthe 50th anniversary of the original 1976 Judgement of Paris.
The original Judgement of Paris changed the global perceptionoffinewine when Californianwines outperformed leading French wines in ablind tasting. Fifty
CABERNETSAUVIGNON GETSRECOGNITION ON TWO INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS
judges and leadingrestaurant sommeliers, adding further momentum to South Africanred wineonthe global stage.
The Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 has already built strong momentuminternationally. Current accolades for the 2022 vintage include Double Gold from Gilbert &Gaillard, 94 points from Tim Atkin,Gold at the Intercontinental Wine Challenge, 93+
unwaveringcommitment to producing world-class wines without compromise and with adistinctSouth African identity haspositioned it as abeacon of excellence in thewinemaking industry.
With aspecial focus on cabernet sauvignon,Tokara consistently delivers exceptionalwines that reflect the unique terroir of Stellenbosch. In addition to their acclaimed wines, Tokara also produces award-winningolive oil, showcasing their dedication to qualityand innovation in everyproduct.
. Formoreinformation about Tokara,visit www.tokara.com.
Tokara Wine Estate is situated on the slopes of the Simonsbergmountain in Stellenbosch.
Thecallthat never stops, butwhat happens when it does
On Sunday 21 June, while many people celebrated fathers, Ifound myselfthinking not about grand gestures, but about a phone call at six in the morning. Without fail, my phonerings at about sixo’clock. Ialreadyknow howit begins.
“How did you sleep?”
Then: “How’s the weather over there?”
And eventually: “What are your plansfor today?”What once felt routine now feels like agift Idid not know Iwas receiving Because one day, Iknow, thephone will stop ringing.
My father is not the hero Iimagined when Iwas young. He is something better, ahuman being who has spent alifetime choosing his family, and whocontinuesto do so.
He is stubborn. He is proud. And Ilove himinaway that has grown deeper and more complicated with every year Father’s Day stirs something Icannot fullyname. It is the weight thatcomes with understanding, finally,what someone has been doing for you all along. Growing up,wespoke about the structure of many African homes,where children obey without questionbecause an elder has spoken. He never wanted that for me. He wanted me to think. To reason. To push back.He believed achild who only obeys hasnot been educated,hehas been domesticated Research from asystematic review in Acta Paediatrica found that the
AGEINGHASAWAYOF TEACHINGCHILDRENLESSONS
quality of father-childcommunicationis linked to fewer behaviouralproblems, better academic outcomesand stronger emotional regulation effects that endure into adulthood
My father spoke to me like Iwas worth speaking to. Ionly understoodwhat that meant much later.
Ionce asked my father whyhechose conversation over corporal punishment. “Corporal punishment is the laziest form of punishment,” he said. “It gets compliance. Quick results. But it does not teach achild why they were wrong.”
The two times Irecall himdisciplining me with hisbelt, it never began in anger. It alwaysbegan with the samewords. “Andithandiukubetha.” —Idonot like to beat someone.
Today, Ifind myselftellinghim torest. To slow down.
To let people in. To have boundries Sometimes the shifting of roles arrives before you are ready for it.Myfather mayhave faced disappointments he never fully named. But he never failed at being afather. And if you meet me, chances are youhave alreadymet him.
He is still my hero, not because he is invincible, butbecause he never was. I still find comfort in the memories ofhim tucking me in bed at night.
When he showed up for the milestones andthe ordinary moments. He raised me with intention
Yes, thememories may sound ordinary, but they are anything but. They aregifts.
In acountry where absent fathers have become so common that many children grow up expecting less, Inever hadto wonder whether my father would be there. Inever had to question whether Imattered to him.
Inever had to compete forhis attention or earn hispresence.
To thosewho have lost their fathers: what was poured intoyou does not disappear when they do. It livesin how you show up for others.
-NAMHLAMONAKALI
BRIEWE|LETTERS
Protests reflect deeper communityfrustration
Therecentwaveofprotests acrossparts of Cape Town highlights growingfrustration amongresidents overissuessuch as servicedelivery, risinglivingcosts, transport fares, andbroader concernsaroundsafety and governance. Whilethe righttoprotest is afundamental part of ademocratic society, it is important that these demonstrationsremain peaceful,lawful, and constructive.
In recent weeks, severalprotests have drawnpublic attention, particularlyinareas such as Parklands, Claremont, and SeaPoint. Thesegatheringshave sparkedstrong debatewithin communities, with some residents expressing concern about the messagingbehind certainmovements, while others feel that protest action is the onlyway to have their voices heard.
What is becoming increasingly clearisthatmanyof thesedemonstrations arerooted in deeper socio-economic frustrations. Rising electricitytariffs, transport costs, housing shortages, andunemployment continue to placepressure on households already struggling to makeends meet
However, while the concernsmay be legitimate, the manner in which theyare expressed matters Thereisa risk that heightenedtensions andmisinformation can lead to fear,division,and even confrontation within communities. This is whyresponsibleleadership,clear communication from authorities, andcalmengagement with residents areessential during such times. It is also importantthat political andcommunity leaders avoid inflaming situations forpersonalor
political gain. Instead, efforts shouldbefocused on creating platforms formeaningful dialogue between residents anddecision-makers.
At the same time,law enforcement agencies have adifficultbut necessaryroletoplayinensuring that public order is maintained whileprotecting the constitutionalright to peaceful assembly. Abalanced approach is needed, onethatneither suppresses legitimateexpression norallowsdisorder to develop. Ultimately, protests areasymptom of broader challenges that requirelong-term solutions rather than short-termresponses. Unless the underlying issues are addressed, communities willcontinue to express their frustrationsinpublic spaces.
—SANDRA, E-mail
Padveiligheid begin metmenslikheid en respek op die paaie
Padveiligheid is nienet die verantwoordelikheid vanowerhedenie,maar ook vanelkepadgebruiker Ongelukkig sien onsdaagliksdat aggressie,ongeduld en minagting vir ander toenemenddeel vanons padkultuur word In baie gebiede is verkeersdrukte deel vandie alledaagselewe.
Togisdit kommerwekkendhoe bestuurders mekaar gereeldafsny,toeters onnodiggebruik, en selfs aggressiefreageer op klein foutevan ander padgebruikers.
Ek glodat onsasgemeenskap weer moetleer om geduldig en hofliktewees op die pad. ’n Eenvoudige gebaar soos om iemandintelaat,ofomnie onnodig te jaagnie,kan ’n groot verskil maak in die vermindering vanspanning en ongelukke.
Ons moet ook onthou dat nie almalopdie pad haastig of ervare is nie. Taxi’s, leweringsvoertuie,werkersennuwebestuurders deel almal dieselfde paaie,en verdien respek en ruimte om veilig te beweeg. Ek doen ’n beroep op verkeersowerhede om meer bewusmakingsveldtogte vanstapel te stuur,maar ook op individue om self verantwoordelikheid te neem vir hul gedrag agterdie stuur As onswerklik veiliger paaie wil hê,begin dit met iets eenvoudig: vriendelikheid, geduldenrespek. -ANIKADUPLESSIS, Durbanville
Inwoner vradringende optredenadat slaggatmotor se wiel beskadig
Ek skryfommyernstigeontevredenheid uit te spreek oordie toestand vanons paaie,spesifiek die gevaarlike slaggate wattoenemendvoertuie beskadig. Laas Dinsdagoggendhet my voertuig, ’n Toyota Corolla, ernstige skade opgedoen toeekin’ndiep slaggat in KoebergweginMilnerton gery het. Die impak het
my voorsteregterwiel beskadig en die voertuig moes gesleep word vir herstelwerk. Watdie situasie nogmeer frustrerend maak,isdat die betrokke slaggatalwekelankdaar is, sonder enige herstelwerk of waarskuwingstekens. Motoristeword daagliksgedwingomskielik uit te swaai, watnie net
voertuie beskadig nie,maar ook ’n ernstigeveiligheidsrisikoinhou. Ek doen ’n beroep op die Stad Kaapstad om dringend aandagtegee aan padinstandhouding en veraldie herstel vanslaggatevoordat meer ongelukkeenskade voorkom. HANSIE, Milnerton
Strayanimalsroamingstreetsposegrowing concern
Iwishtoraise concern about the increasing number of stray animals roamingfreelyinresidential areasand busy streets. In many suburbs, it is nowcommon to see dogsand cats wanderingunattended, often scavenging through rubbish binsorcrossing roads in dangerous trafficconditions.
This situation posesmultiplerisks.
Firstly,itisaserious safety concern formotorists, as animals cansuddenlyrun into the road, leadingto accidents or abrupt brakingthatmay endanger other road users. Secondly, the welfareofthe animals them-
selves is at risk,astheyare exposedtohunger,disease injury, andharshweather conditions. Therealsoappears to be alack of enforcement regardingresponsiblepet ownership.Manyofthese animalsare notsterilised or microchipped, making it difficulttotrace owners or manage populations effectively.
Ibelieve that localauthorities shouldworkmore closelywith animal welfareorganisationstoimplement stronger awareness campaigns andencourage responsiblepet care
This couldinclude stricter by-law enforcement affordablesterilisation programmes, andcommunity education initiatives. At the same time,residents must take responsibility forensuring that their pets aresafelycontained and properlycared for. Allowing animalstoroamfreely is notonlyirresponsiblebut contributes to agrowing communityproblem If left unaddressed, this issue willcontinue to escalate andplace both animalsand peopleatrisk. -ANDRIES, E-mail
DIE SONSAL WEER OPKOM: ’n WintersoggendinMilnerton is gekenmerk deur reën en ’n skouspelagtigesonopkoms FOTO:JEANNETTE BISSCHOFF
CapeTownportrankeddeadlast
DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA
Inanembarrassing blow,Cape Town’s containerport has been rankedlast among400 portsworldwide,prompting calls for decisiveinterventionfrom theCity of Cape Town. The Port of Durban fared only marginally better, finishing third lastatposition 398. Cape Town’s Mayco member for economic growth, James Vos, has written to transport minister Barbara Creecy calling for accelerated reforms atthe Port of Cape Town followingthe latest Container Port PerformanceIndex (CPPI) in which the rankings appeared.
The CPPI, developed by theWorld Bank and S&PGlobal Market Intelligence, is aglobally recognised benchmark that measures containerport efficiency by tracking how long vessels spend in port Rather than relying on self-reported data,the index draws on actualvessel call data to assess factors including berthavailability,cargo handling, yard operations, and stakeholder coordination, providing aconsistent and credible basis forcomparing port performance across regions and over time.
In an excerpt of the reportasreviewed by TygerBurger it is stated that the Port of Cape Town illustrates howvessel turnaround times can worsen even when broader congestion indicators fluctuate. It furthermore stated that, “Persistent weather-related disruption, combined with equipment reliability issues,led to high variability in ship times in port despite periods of easing supply chain stress This deterioration was accompanied by adecline in berthutilisation, suggesting that vesselsincreasingly accumulated time outside productive berthoperations.”
responseinintroducing apredictive wind model developed with the Council forScientific andIndustrialResearch to reduce weather-related disruptions, a helicopter piloting service to improve ship access during high swells, andadigital technologyplatform for cargo planning.
“The port’s CPPI trajectory underlines howstructural exposure to external conditions can dominateperformance outcomes, independent of global demand cycles,”itwas stated
FARBELOWPAR
Cape Town scoredthe lowest CPPI point of -302 as opposedtothe number oneport in the world beingFughouinChinawitha point of 144.6
Vossaidthe ranking reinforced concerns he has been hearingdirectly fromexporters, manufacturers, logistics companies andbusinessesacrossthe Western Cape aboutthe impactofdelays andoperational inefficiencies on trade and investment.
“Iengage regularly with businesses thatare exportinggoods andwith companiesthatare feeling the pinch of rising logisticscosts anduncertainty,”
Vossaidinastatement to the media yesterday. “The message is consistent in that improvingport performance is one of themostimportantsteps we can take to strengthen economic growth, protectjobs andattract investment.”
Rather than focusing on criticism, Vos’s
letter puts forward aseries of proposals aimed at building on the reforms already underway. These include greater private sector participation in port operations, improvedequipment reliability and maintenance,stronger digital cargo planningsystems, increased operational skills capacity, andmeasures to boost terminal productivity andresilience.
Vos noted thathehas been advocating for port reform andthe opening of opportunities for private sector participation for aconsiderable time, arguing thatmany of theworld’s best-performing ports combine public ownership with private expertise, technology and investment.
“This is not about privatisation,” he said. “It is about using everyavailable tool to make our ports more efficient, more reliable and more competitive.”
BROADERSTRATEGY
The letter also links port performance to theCity’s broader economic strategy. Vos recently championed anew manufacturing support policyaimed at boosting local production through arange of support measuresfor manufacturers and industrial businesses.
“Manufacturing is acritical partof Cape Town’s economic output,” Vos said. “We are workinghard to help businesses produce moregoods,expand factories and createjobs.But if we are serious about growing manufacturing and exports, we alsoneed aport that can move those productstoglobal markets consistently, efficiently and on time. Astrong manufacturing sectorand an efficient port must work hand in hand.”
Research commissionedbythe Western Cape Governmentfound that amore efficientPort of Cape Town could unlock
about R6 billion in additional exports, support nearly 20 000 jobs and generate more than R1,6 billion in additional tax revenue.
“The opportunity is enormous,”Vos said. “Every improvement in port performance helps exporters, strengthens investor confidence and creates more opportunities for employment. My goal is to keep working with national government, Transnet and the privatesector to unlock the full potential of the PortofCape Town as aworld-class gateway for trade and investment.”
Cape Town’sMayco member foreconomic growth, James Vosatthe Port of Cape Town.
From left: Thabo Mabuse(Badger),SiphamandlaMoyake(SharpEars,the Vixen), Dumisa Masoka(Hen) NicaReinke(GoldStripe)
and RethabileKhaile(Dog)
Cape Town Opera presents family-friendly production‘LittleVixen’
Cape Town Opera(CTO) is bringing its family-friendlyproduction of The Cunning LittleVixen to the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone from Tuesday21to Sunday26July.
Aimed at families,school learners and first-time opera-goers, this quirky and fun production blends engaging storytelling, physical theatre, striking animal costumes and imaginativevisuals to offer an accessible and memorable introduction to opera At its heart, TheCunning LittleVixen followsaspirited young foxwho is determined to live freelyinthe forest.Along herjourney, she encounters an array of animals and humans,learningabout friendship,courage, love and the wonders of nature. Filledwith humour, warmth and adventure,the storycelebratesthe idea that kindness and braverycan be just as powerful as craftiness. With memorable characters and universal themes, this is atheatrically thrilling experience forchildren and adults alike, servingas a welcoming gatewaytooperafor anew generation of theatregoers.
AFORESTFULLOFTALENT
Cape Town Opera's vocalensemble andJudith NeilsonYoung Artists bring the vibrant forest setting to life,led by guest artist Siphamandla Moyake as SharpEars (the Vixen), Nica Reinkeas GoldStripe (the Fox), Thandolwethu Longoasthe Owl, Mandisinde Mbuyazwe
as thePoacher and DumisaMasokaas theHen.Audiencescan also look forward to performancesbyCTO housesoloists Nonhlanhla Yendeand Conroy Scott, whorecentlystarred in CTO'sacclaimed Carmen as the Forester and theForester's Wife.Members of theCTO Children's Chorus appear as dragonflies, foxcubs, crickets, hedgehogsand frogs, bringing additional colour anddelight to this woodland adventure.
TheEnglish adaptationisbyCTO's recently appointed librettist in residence, Alan Olejniczak, who bringsfresh clarity to this much-lovedtale, whileJan Hugo serves as musical director TheCunning Little Vixen marksthe operatic directorial debut of FionaduPlooy,whose work as movement director has contributed to acclaimedproductions like Tosca, Suor Angelica and Le nozze di Figaro.The award-winningcreative team includes Tara Notcutt (associatedirector), Maritha Visagie(costume design), Clanelle Burger (masks and make-up), Kieran McGregor (set andlighting design) andCleoNotcutt-Williams (choreography).
Performances take placefrom21to 24 July at 11:00,with twoperformances daily on Saturday 25 andSunday26July at 11:00 and14:00.
. Tickets cost R80and areavailable at Webtickets. Group bookingscan be made at booking@capetownopera. co.za
KOMJOLSAAMMETEMOENORKES
Silwerskermfeesbied grootverskeidenheid
Die 14de kykNETSilwerskermfees, watvan 19 tot22Augustus in Kampsbaai plaasvind,spog met ’n uiteenlopende aanbod watdie diepte en diversiteitvan Afrikaanse rolprentkuns weerspieël.
Waldimar Pelser,kykNETsedirekteur vanPremium-kanale, sê diefees "behoort aan jong filmmakers,met baie om te wysentesê”
Altesaam 22 rolprentesal vertoon word:17kortfilms, waarvanvyf dokumentêre kortprente, en vyfvollengte rolprente, waarvaneen ‘n dokumentêre film. Gevestigderegisseursendraaiboekskrywers wyshul slag,maarnuwe filmmakers kryook 'n kans.Altesaam 18 rolprentedingindie kompetisiemee en diepryswenners salopSaterdag22 Augustus aangekondigword.
Volgens Pelser staan nuwe stemme vanjaarsentraal, met “dokkies” en kortfilms watwydlopende temasinverskillende variante vanAfrikaansondersoek. Die geskiedenis watinsommigeverhale ingeweef word,vormdeel vandie grein vanSuid-Afrikaanse stories en saltot ’n *nuwegeslagkykersspreek Onder diekortfilms is daarliefdesverhale —van dieverkwiklike en komiese (Twee persent)tot diesteeds verbode en onaanvaarbare gay-liefde (As ek kon kies). Die dood staan voorop in Wag’n bietjie,met ’n seun wat’nvreemdeling betaal om by sy ma te sitinhaar sterwensure, terwyl dienasatein ’n Poppyop dieheuwel in diemiddel vandie nagself ’n graf vir’ngeliefdegrawe sodat sy langs haar ma terrustegelêkan word Geweld as tema word uitverskillende hoekebenader: ’n paartjie watlaat in die nagindie strate vanKaapstad beroof word (Trilstraat)en’nverwikkeldeblikop geslagsgeweld(Verwerking). Die soeke na aanvaarding en om jou identiteituit te leef of drome na te jaag,wordbelig in Genoeg, ShortBack& Sides en Yaadt Queen.En Change gooi ’n muntstuk in die lugensê, maaknie saak waar hy valnie kopofstert,tye verander en diedae van kleingeldisgetel .ietswat so deel van ons gemeenskappeenlewens was. Die makers vankort“dokkies” stel interessantevrae. Hoe voel ditom’n rooikoptewees (Rooi vanaard), of ’n ware armdruk-kampioen (Druk dit!)?
Of ’n versamelaar wat’nTretchikoff-ob-
Emo Adams en die Take NoteBand kommaakopSaterdag 11 Julieom20:30,asook op Sondag12Julie om 14:00,‘ndraai op DieBoer-teaterrestaurantseverhoog.Emoisbekendvir sy unieke vermenging vanhumor en musiek metvrolike klankeensynimmereindigende kwinkslae.Kom geniet‘nvermaaklike vertoning met ‘n gemoedelikeatmosfeer.Kaartjies kosR250 en kanslegs by www.dieboer.comofby021 9791911bespreek word
22 ROLPRENTEGAAN VERTOON WORD
sessie ontwikkelná’ninternetkopie (PappaKitsch)?Hoe vlak lê die letsels nog vangedwongeverskuiwingsonder dieGroepsgebiedewet(Diegrond onthou)? En watvergdit om top-sportmense(vanrugbyspelers totswemmers) se koppe gesond te hou (Diegeesagter diespiere)?
Nico Scheepers is terugmet Landmyn, Jason JacobsenDevon Delmarmet Maritavan derVyver se jeugroman Al watek weet,enZandréCoetzermet Silas en die Ysbeer op Tafelberg.Hul rolprentewat in 2025 by die Silwerskermfees te sien was, wasonderskeidelik Hen, Carissa en My f*k, Marelize! Bekroondeprentewat reeds by verskeie internasionalefeestevertoon is en op dieprogram is,sluit in Jacobs en Delmarse Variasiesop’ntema –wenner vandie gesogteTiger-prys (die topprys) by dieRotterdamse Internasionale Rolprentfees, asook DianWeysse kortprent Aasvoëls en die regisseur en medeskrywerAadilDhalech se Bosryer. Die program sluit ook die vollengte dokumentêr From Dust We Spin van
‘Short Back&Sides’van die regisseur Hennie vanDeventer vertel die verhaal vanFreek,’n ongemaklike jong man wat homvan diewêreldafgesluit het
JuliaJansch in –onlangs vertoon by die Durban Internasionale Filmfees, wat’n intieme blik op “spinning” as subkultuur én gemeenskapskrag bied. Pelser sê die Silwerskermfees is ’n geleentheid virgehoreomSuid-Afrika se stories te geniet en kykNETnooi almal uit om die films te ondersteun –hetsyby die fees of wanneer hulle hul padnadie bioskoop en anderskerms vind. . Besoek Quicketvir kaartjies.
Die bekroonderegisseur NicoScheepers is terugbydie fees met‘Landmyn’.
. Cape Town Operapresents Stephen Sondheim’s A Little NightMusic from 30 June to 12 July at Theatre on the Bay. TicketsfromR275atWebtickets.
. PrimeCircle is at the Barnyard TheatreTyger Valley on Wednesday1 Julyat19:30.Tickets cost R280 at www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
. Prime Circle UnpluggedisatWoodstock Brewery Thursday 2Julyat20:00. Doorsopenat18:00.TicketsfromR280 at Quicket.
. Adam TastreeopVrydag3Julie om 20:30by Heroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjieskos R140 totR180 Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net
. Cape Town G&Spresents aboldnew staging of Gilbertand Sullivan’scomic opera, ThePirates of Penzance at Artscape Theatrefrom4-12July. Tickets from R275 at Webtickets.
. TheWashingtonDCYouth Orchestra performs at Hugo Lambrechts MusicCentre,Parow on Tuesday 7Julyat19:00 and at St.George's Cathedral, Cape Town CBD on Wednesday8 Julyat19:00.Freebut book aseatatQuicket
. DisneyonIce presents Mickey's Search Party from 10-19Julyatthe Grand Arena,GrandWest.Ticketsat Ticketmaster
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. KickstArt Theatre's Puss in Boots,runs at the Bax-
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. PeterPan runs at the CanalWalk Theatrenow until 19 July.Three dailyshows.TicketsfromR75 to R130 at Webtickets.
. Cape Town Opera’s TheCunningLittleVixen is at Joseph Stone Auditorium from 21-26July. Afamily-friendlyadaptation. Dailyat11:00 and also at 14:00 Saturdayand Sunday.TicketscostR80 at Webtickets.
. ANight with the Stars Lloyisoisatthe Grand Arena GrandWest on Friday24Julyat19:00.Ticketsfrom R400atWebtickets.
. Salome This Is Me is at Artscape OperaHouse on Saturday25Julyat19:00.TicketsfromR285 at Webtickets.
. Moyo KirstenboschRecital with pianist Isaacvan derMerwe is on Sunday 26 July at 18:00.TicketsR225 to R385 at Webtickets.
. BartotreeopVrydag27Julie om 20:30byHeroes LiveinBrackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR180 totR220. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. Schalk Bezuidenhout – HeyHey Divorcé runs from 28 July to 2August at TheBaxter.TicketsR250at Webtickets.
. AppeltreeopWoensdag29Julie om 20:30by HeroesLiveinBrackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR220tot R260.Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. Die CatStevens &Rodriguez TributeShow is op Saterdag 1Augustusom20:30byHeroesLivein Brackenfell. Kaartjies kosR180 totR220bywww heroeslive.net
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LionsreturnforBlistersforBread
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
While thousands of Capetonians will lace up theirwalking shoes for this year’s Blisters for Bread fun walk, volunteers willbehardat work behind the scenes ensuring the event runs smoothly.
For over 40 years, the Lions Club have given their time as marshals at the annual fundraising event, which raises money for the PeninsulaSchool Feeding Association (PSFA).
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Blisters for Bread, one of Cape Town’s most iconic charitywalks, has been fighting childhood hunger for 58 years. This year the event will take place on Sunday 16 August and withonly 10 000 entries available, participants can choose between a5km or 10km route along the Sea PointPromenade.
Entries cost R125, enough to provide breakfast and lunch to 23 children for a day.
The 10km walk starts at 07:30 and the 5km route at 08:00, with medals and refreshments provided to all participants. Each year around 130 Lions Club members takeuppositions along the route guiding participants, ensuring theirsafety andhanding out medals to those who
THE EVENTWILL TAKE PLACE SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
successfully completethe race.
Former Lions Club president John Houston,who has personally volunteered at theevent for 30 years, said supporting Blisters for Bread alignsperfectly with oneofthe organisation’s coremissions.
“One ofthe Lions Club’s pillars is hunger relief, andBlisters for Bread falls perfectly into that category,” he said.
Houstonsaid members willingly volunteer their time because they understand the impact the event has on children facing food insecurity.
“Every cent raised goes directly to feeding schoolchildren. Ienjoy attending theevent andassisting people. Ibelieve it’s fora worthy cause,”hesaid.
Despitethe early starts andlonghours on their feet, Houstonsaid the atmosphere makesthe experience worthwhile.
“We do it voluntarily anditisfun.
There is agreat sense of camaraderie and satisfaction in knowingyou’re helpingto make adifference.”
The Lion’sClub is alsoencouraging community members who would liketo get involved and serve as marshals in future events to contact the organisation.
Blisters forBread has brought thousands of walkerstogether in the fight against child hunger forover50 years.
Capetonians areencouraged to lace up forthe annual Blistersfor Breadfun walk on Sunday 16 August PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Thousands have lacedupfor Blisters forBread overthe years,helping to tackle childhunger
