TygerBurger Durbanville E-Edition 20 Augustus 2025

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ESMÉERASMUS

ESME ERASMUS@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

Dagga to the value of R150 000 was confiscated when a local security company reacted on a complaint amidst threatening violence in Morningstar in the heart of Durbanville.

The incident on Friday 8 August at 22:33 started with a complaint by a resident to the local neighbourhood watch about noise and loud music When members of the Morningstar Neighbourhood Watch addressed the complaint, four to five men in dark clothes approached them,

which sparked heated arguments and threats, according to Divan Kotze, chief executive officer of CDF

THREATENEDTOSTABWITHAKNIFE

One of the men attempted to stab members of the neighbourhood watch with a knife and the assistance of CDF was requested, he says "CDF armed response units moved in fast to a volatile scene in Morningstar Our officers acted without hesitation, moving in tactically to block and contain

the suspects - including a wellknown repeat offender - before anyone could be harmed," Kotze says The Durbanville police arrived at the scene and the suspects were arrested They were searched and blocks of dagga to the value of R150 000 were found and confiscated

REPORTCRIME

"A huge thank you to the Morningstar Neighbourhood Watch for their support on the ground and to Durbanville police

for their swift response The unwavering commitment of our neighbourhood watch groups and police plays a vital role in keeping our community safe," he says He encourages victims of crime in Durbanville to report all crime Representatives of Morningstar Neighbourhood Watch did not want to comment on the incident due "to it being so sensitive and still an ongoing investigation" Durbanville police were approached for comment and further information, but no feedback was received by the time of going to print

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DONDERDAG21AUGUSTUS

.Die NG kerk Kuilsrivier-Suid oftewel Suidkerk bied 'n Seniordag aan by Cup of Life, die kerk se koffiewinkel. Alle seniors is welkom om saam te kom kuier Die Groenewald-broers kom speel vrolike musiek. Die geleentheid begin om 10:00 vir 10:30 en duur tot 12:00 Die koste beloop R20 en sluit eet- en drinkgoed in. Stuur 'n WhatsApp na 082 769 8014 om plek te bespreek en betaal by Cup of Life

VRYDAG22AUGUSTUS

. Kom geniet 'n heerlike bord sop en lekker saam kuier by Huis De Kuilen se Sop en Samesyn-geleentheid om 18:30 by die NG kerk Kuilsrivier teen R75 per persoon. Bring jou gesin of vriende en kom geniet die aand Gaste is welkom om hul eie drankies saam te bring 'n Deel van die opbrengs sal gebruik word om opknappingswerk aan die tehuis te doen. Beperkte kaartjies is beskikbaar Kontak ontvangs by 021 903 7055 om te bespreek.

SATURDAY23AUGUST

. An unforgettable Flamingle morning of inspiration, laughter and connection is presented at the fundraising Ladies Event of Durbanville Children's Home with Mel – Die Storieverteller The event is being presented at Mistico Equestrian Centre in Paarl from 10:00 Tickets are R600 per person or R6 000 for a table of 10 people It includes a welcome drink, goodie bag, entertainment and a light three-course meal. Contact Louise at dch@dchome org.za or 083 399 0372 (Whatsapp only) to book your ticket

.Spoegwolf tree om 19:00 op in die saal van die Hoërskool DF Malan. Die konsert is ten bate van die skoolkoor Kaartjies vanaf R250 beskikbaar by Quicket

.The Egyptian Society of South Africa meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month from January to November at 19:30 at St George’s Grammar School, Richmond Road, Mowbray Visitors are warmly welcomed at R30 per lecture, with refreshments available for R10 Annual membership costs R135 For more information or enquiries, contact Joseph Koetsier at 084 774 3972 or email sherab.koetsier@gmail.com

MONDAY25AUGUST

. Family Support for Schizophrenia hosts a meeting for families and carers of people with schizophrenia at 19:00 via Zoom.Topic: Short AGM, followed by a presentation on the LEAP method: how to help your loved one accept treatment For the link go to https:// familysupport org.za/meetings or contact us on mail@familysupport org.za

THURSDAY28AUGUST

.A wine auction will be held from 18:30 at Red Leaf Bistro at Beyerskloof wine farm to raise funds for bursaries to needy learners at Special Needs Adapted Programme (SNAP) Education in Durbanville Tickets at R350 per person include a two-course meal and entertainment Beyers Truter will be the auctioneer and Francois Haasbroek will provide entertainment Send an email to fundraising@snap org.za to buy tickets Visit http://www.snap org.za for more information.

SATERDAG30AUGUSTUS

.Parke-gemeente in Kraaifontein hou basaar met ‘n plaastema vanaf 08:30 Dit sal plaasvind op die perseel van die Laerskool Aristea, Kraaifontein. Daar is pret vir die hele gesin: kosstalletjies, speletjies en vermaak, padstal, geskenke, speelgoed, teetuin met musiek en vele meer Maak dit ‘n heerlike gesinsgeleentheid en kom geniet die dag saam met ons. Skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 988 5340 vir meer inligting of besoek ons facebookblad: www facebook. com/ngkparke

SUNDAY31AUGUST

.Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk takes place at the Green Point Common Sports Ground. The annual fundraising event, now in its 57th year, continues to inspire thousands of Capetonians to walk for a purpose, raising funds to provide daily nutritious meals to learners in need across the province Entries are now open, with a R100 entry fee, which will feed a child both breakfast and lunch for a day Official event T-shirts are available at R150 Only online entries will be accepted, and participation is limited to 8 000 walkers. Registration closes at midnight on Sunday 17 August To register or learn more visit www.psfa.org.za .VLV-Brackenfell Varings, in samewerking met die NG kerk Bellville-Noord, hou ‘n baie spesiale diens om Bybelsondag te herdenk. Al die Tygerberg VLV-takke is uitgenooi en die Varings hoop oud-VLV-lede en –belangstellendes sal ook die diens saam met hulle kom bywoon. Ds. Herman Burger lei die diens en René Nel, Sirkelpresident, gaan ‘n kers aansteek namens al die VLV-lede Die orrelis by die geleentheid is René Ferreira, lid van die Varingtak – orrelmusiek sal reeds van 08:30 in die kerkgebou weerklink en tee sal agterná in die voorportaal voorsien word.

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across the metro

Have your say on City’s traffic calming policy updates

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and all interested parties to comment on its updated draft Traffic Calming Policy The public participation process opened on Friday 15 August and will close on Saturday 13 September

The draft policy outlines guidelines that will assist the City in assessing and managing applications for traffic calming measures (such as speed bumps and road signage) across the metro

According to Mikhail Manuel, chair of the Urban Mobility Portfolio Committee, the policy reflects input received during the City’s previous public consultation efforts

“The draft 2025 Traffic Calming Policy proposes the widest set of sustainable parameters to date by which the City can use traffic calming measures to make our roads safer for all users,” said Manuel

“The Urban Mobility Directorate was inspired by the public input during the Call for Ideas campaign We thank the public for their innovative concepts and call on the citizens of Cape Town to engage with this draft policy proposal ”

Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayco member for urban mobility, emphasised that the policy aims to safeguard the most vulnerable “Key objectives of the draft policy include establishing a sustainable programme that protects the most vulnerable road users, especially where they are most at risk, and recognises roadways as public assets meant for all users,” said Quintas

KEYPROPOSEDCHANGES

The draft policy introduces several significant updates:

.Greater flexibility to accommodate environmental differences, especially in high-pedestrian areas, through policy exceptions;

.Expanded scope for the design and implementation of traffic calming measures, under the City’s oversight;

.An increase in the baseline number of traffic calming interventions per financial year; and

.Proactive planning for traffic calming in new developments and land use applications

“The policy is designed to make it possible for traffic calming measures to be implemented in more scenarios than previously; while continuing to prioritise schools, walking routes in their vicinity and other public facilities,” Manuel added

Printed submission forms are available at local subcouncil offices and City libraries, where the draft policy can also be viewed

Note this consultation is specific to feedback on the draft policy, and not a call for individual traffic calming requests

. Submit comments, recommendations or inputs via email to UrbanMobility CT@ capetown.gov.za (quote reference: 110252602) or visit www capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay for more information.

Kenridgehosts wildflowerwalks

The annual Kenridge Wildflower

Walk is being presented as three guided walks on Sundays 24 August, 21 September and 19 October to experience the beauty of the local wildflowers.

The walks are hosted by the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project The three-hour walks will start at 11:00 in the park opposite Vineyard Deli

The walks will offer tours through the wildflower "stepping stones" (or conservation circles) of Kenridge

The route will take participants through three indigenous park gardens and 11 conservation circles (stepping stones for pollinators and birds) along the way

One of the gardens on view during the walk is a pollinator garden planted on Mandela Day with grant money received from Nature Connect, which is affiliated to the Table Mountain Fund

The grant also makes provision for a garden planted at The Valley Primary School and an educational programme that benefits Valley Primary and Kenridge Primary learners through various events

ADMIRESPECIESINBLOOM

The circular walk covers just a little bit less than 5km and is done at a leisurely pace There will be ample time to stop and admire the various species in bloom

Some of the flowers you might expect to see on the walks include Babianas, Raindaisies, Veerkoppies, Butterfly Lilies, Fountainbush, Kapokbos, Renosterbos, Viooltjies, various species of Oxalis, Butter Silk Lilies, Beetle Lilies and Cape Stars, as well as a Cyphia creeper, a special discovery in one of the stepping stones

Participants will learn more about the local veld types and can also expect to see birds, insects and possibly a skink or slug

ROUTE TAKES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THREE INDIGENOUS PARK GARDENS AND 11 CONSERVATION CIRCLES

eater along the way!

COMMUNITYEDUCATION

Kenridge also boasts three nearthreatened species that are now protected year-round in the parks, thanks to the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project In addition to maintaining two wildflower routes, the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project also actively engages in community education and upliftment by using MES workers, supporting Valley Primary, and overseeing local school students and scouts who do community work

FYNBOSLIFECIRCLE

According to Dalena Theron, a representative of the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project, they are also busy with a FynbosLife Circle at Door De Kraal dam "It will be a wonderful acquisition for the dam where children and residents can see how the original veld looked like," she says In preparation of this, learners of Curro Durbanville High School took part in a clean-up of the dam area and also removed weeds A total of 18 bags of litter were removed by the 13 learners and four adults

"They removed 80 Spanish brooms, an invasive weed, as well as Patterson's Curse," Theron says

TICKETS

The Kenridge Wildflower Walks are supported by the Greater Kenridge Neighbours Committee and the route has been approved by the City of Cape Town

Tickets are R100 (plus a R7,50 booking fee) per person

All funds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the route, such as adding more route markers and removing invasive species throughout the year

People can also sponsor route markers with a donation of R600 each

This covers the cost of the pole, cement, the route marker, a commemorative plaque, as well as the labour Bring a sunhat, a rain jacket in case of rain, sunscreen, water and snacks

. Contact dalenavanjaarsveld@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a route marker with a personalised plaque.

. Visit the project's page on Facebook at The Wildflower Stepping Stones Project or on Instagram at @wildflowersteppingstones to see more of what they do in the various neighbourhoods where they work.

. Visit https://www quicket co.za/ events/328983-kenridge-wildflowerwalk-2025/#/ to book a walk.

Neuroplastisiteit-werksessie gehou

'n Werksessie oor neuroplastisiteit word op Woensdag 15 en Donderdag 16 Oktober deur Huis Aristea, 'n tehuis vir bejaardes in Durbanville, aangebied

"Neuroplastisiteit is die brein se ongelooflike vermoë om aan te pas, nuwe verbindings te vorm en selfs homself te herstel Wanneer ons nuwe dinge leer of gesonde gewoontes aanneem, verbind ons breinselle (neurone) op nuwe maniere, wat ons denkpatrone, geheue en selfs bui kan verbeter

“Selfs na 'n beroerte of trauma kan die brein maniere vind om funksies te herwin – dít is die krag van neuroplastisiteit," verduidelik Monice Brand, bestuurder van Huis Aristea

WELSTANDBEVORDER

Hierdie werksessie met die tema

"Breinkrag vir n beter lewe" fokus spesifiek op neuroplastisiteit Dit bied

die geleentheid om te leer hoe om breingesondheid te verbeter en welstand te bevorder om ‘n beter lewe te verseker

Dr Mariette Kussmaul-Halberg, 'n kenner op die gebied, sal deel hoe jy jou brein kan stimuleer om nuwe verbindings te bou vir ‘n gesonder, skerper en gelukkiger lewe

Die program sluit onder meer interaktiewe praatjies, werksessies oor breinfunksie en herstel, uitstallings, ontspanningsaktiwiteite en leefstylwenke in

Dit is geskik vir gesondheidswerkers, versorgers, onderwysers, ouer mense of inwoners van ouetehuise en aftreeoorde en hul familielede en vriende

VERBETERINGS

Dit word gehou om geld in te samel vir verbeterings aan die ouetehuis, 'n program van Badisa Die ouetehuis huisves 154

bejaardes

Die werksessie word op albei dae van 09:00 tot 15:00 by Huis Aristea aangebied

Die koste beloop R250 per persoon, koffie of tee, verversings en ligte middagetes ingesluit

“Ons wil hoop bring en wys dat gesondheid nie net fisiek is nie; die brein verdien ook liefde en aandag,” sê Brand Huis Aristea nooi ook stalletjiehouers om stalletjies te bespreek om hul produkte te verkoop

Die koste is 15% van verkope Daar word ook gesoek na ondernemings en entrepreneurs vir produkmonsters vir geskenksakke

Kaartjies is beperk en besprekings is noodsaaklik

. Kontak Huis Aristea by 021 976 3166 of admin@aristea.org.za

Skaarsetrekkermodelleopskou

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA

Die enigste werkende model van sy soort in Suid-Afrika, n 1939 Duitse Lanz Bulldog-kruipertrekker gaan die ster wees van die Wes-Kaapse Veteraantrekker-en-enjinklub se jaarlikse skou by die Killarney-renbaan in September Die uitstalling word op 6 en 7 September deur die WP-Veteraan en-Enjinklub aangebied Wat dié spesifieke Lanz Bulldog so

oorvertellings net drie van hierdie modelle wêreldwyd oor is "Jy kry baie Lanz Bulldogs, maar net dié met kettingwiele is uiters skaars," sê Hannes Rheeder, organiseerder

’NERVARINGVIRENJINLIEFHEBBERS

"Net om die enjin aan die gang te kry is reeds ’n belewenis vir enjin-entoesiaste," sê Rheeder Die Bulldog-enjin is horisontaal geïnstalleer, met ’n gloeikop (of “hot bulb”) wat vorentoe wys "Eers moet die gloeikop van onder af

merkwaardig maak, is dat daar volgens

met 'n paraffienvlam warmgemaak word

“Onsgaanookgrootprethêmet 50-metertrekkerresies... - Hannes Rheeder

Dan draai jy die slinger heen en weer om momentum op te bou om oor die kompressie-fase te kom," verduidelik hy "Jy moet maar hoop dit vat vlam, anders begin jy van voor af Dit neem maklik 15 tot 20 minute net om die enjin aan te skakel Die hele proses sal by die skou gedemonstreer word," sê hy

VANCLANWILLIAMNAKILLARNEY

Die spesifieke model wat vertoon gaan word, behoort aan die Koegelenbergfamilie van Clanwilliam

"Ons het die trekker in die laat 1960’s bekom My oupa het dit op ’n treinstasie naby Eendekuil in die Sandveld gaan haal om te restoureer toe hy hoor hulle wou dit opsny vir skrootmetaal Die meeste van hierdie trekkers is destyds uitgevoer vir skroot," vertel Suné Koegelenberg

Die restourasie is oor 40 jaar gedoen, en in 2011 is die enjin vir die eerste keer weer aangeskakel

"Dis ook nie maklik om te ry nie," sê sy "Ek het grootgeword met trekkers, maar ek weet nie hoe om hierdie een te bestuur nie Hy het nie ’n stuurwiel nie Jy stuur met hefbome aan albei kante Jy moet weet waar om te vat en waar om te los," sê sy

MEERAS100VETERAANTREKKERSOPUITSTALLING

Benewens dié seldsame Bulldog sal daar sowat 100 ander ten volle gerestoureerde veteraan-trekkers van oor die Wes-Kaap op skou wees Die trekkers dateer van tussen die 1920’s en 1980’s en sluit bekende

vervaardigers soos John Deere, Ferguson, Allis-Chalmers en Massey Harris in "Ons gaan ook groot pret hê met 50-meter trekkerresies, en liefhebbers van oudhede kan hul verlustig in ons 'klein erfgoed'uitstalling met items soos ou naaimasjiene en botterkarrings," sê Rheeder "Ons gaan kierangs braai en skuinskoek eet, en selfs in donkiebaler in aksie sien " ’n Donkiebaler is n ou meganiese masjien wat in die ou dae hooi of strooi in bale saamgepers het, en is aangedryf deur ’n trekdier soos ’n donkie, perd of os Die dier het in ’n sirkel gestap en so die roterende meganisme aangedryf wat die baler laat werk het

Hierdie masjien het ’n belangrike rol gespeel in die geskiedenis van landbou, veral in Suid-Afrika se plattelandse gebiede, lank voor die era van moderne trekkers

Verder sal daar ook ’n enjin van ’n Russiese spuitvliegtuig op uitstalling wees, asook n versameling weermagvuurwapens Kinders kan uitsien na ritte op ’n sleepwa wat deur ’n halfskaal-stoomtrekker getrek word, sowel as regte trekkerritte

Die gewilde Kitaar Kêrels en die Rusverstoring-orkes sal sorg vir lewendige musiek, en daar sal volop kosstalletjies wees vir elke smaak

Of jy nou ’n passie vir ou trekkers het, lief is vir nostalgiese landboutoerusting, of net op soek is na 'n lekker kuier saam met die hele gesin, die uitstalling beloof om n unieke ervaring te wees - n geleentheid wat jy nie wil misloop nie

. Die uitstalling sal op 6 en 7 September oop wees vir die publiek.

. Kaartjies is beskibaar by Webtickets onder The Western Cape Vintage Tractor and Engine Club

The ever-popular musical group Some Friends will enchant audiences once again when they return on Sunday 24 August for a show at Villa Pascal Guesthouse at 28 Van der Westhuizen Avenue, Durbanville after their recent sold-out performances.

This time, they will feature a special guest appearance by the renowned, award-winning French cabaret and music theatre icon, Dr Danièle Pascal, with her pianist Comina Visser

Join them for another unforgettable afternoon of sentimental and nostalgic songs with rich harmonies and foot-tapping rhythms from the World War II era.

Some Friends is one of the area's most popular musical acts, bringing a unique blend of talent and passion that captivates audiences of all ages This performance will highlight timeless melodies and

24AUG

Some Friends return to Villa Pascal on 24 August

heartfelt lyrics with songs like "As Time Goes By" and many other jazz and swing favourites.

Tickets cost R220 per person. Doors open at 15:00 and the concert starts promptly at 16:00 Villa Pascal does not sell alcohol and guests are welcome to bring their own. Picnic hampers or baskets are not permitted Coffee or tea and cake will be available

Seating is limited and advance booking is recommended.

. Contact Eugene on 021 975 2566, 082 5694 147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com to book.

Dr PascalatVillaPascal

Concertofees by Hugo Lambrechts

Die Hugo Lambrechts-musieksentrum bied vanjaar sy 28ste jaarlikse Concertofees op Saterdag 23 Augustus aan.

Tydens hierdie besonderse geleentheid sal 12 talentvolle jong musici, wat ná landswye oudisies gekies is, as konsertsoliste saam met die Hugo Lambrechts-simfonieorkes onder leiding van Liam Burden optree

Die program open met Eyo Nzazi, ’n leerder van die Hoërskool Belhar – een van die musieksentrum se vennootskapskole – wat die "Largo" en "Allegro" uit Vivaldi se kitaarkonsert sal uitvoer

Onder die ander stryksoliste is Siphesande Makele van Muzukids, wat ook ’n Vivaldi-vioolkonsert speel. Joel Knipe (altviool) sal ’n werk van Telemann vertolk, en Rebecca Gray (tjello) ’n konsert van Saint-Saëns. Sara-Anne Coetsee, die simfonieorkes se konsertmeester, sal ’n werk van Pugnani-Kreisler uitvoer

Twee pianiste, Dylan Price van Johannesburg en

Madison le Roux van Kaapstad, lewer uitvoerings van onderskeidelik Beethoven en Schumann

Blasers op die program sluit Eléna Monvoisin van Kaapstad op hobo in, met ’n werk van Hummel en Matthew Lamprecht van die Frank Pietersen-musieksentrum in die Paarl op fluit, met ’n stuk van Doppler Chloé Loggenberg, oudleerder van die sentrum en tans ’n BMus-student aan die Universiteit Stellenbosch, sal die gewilde aria "Una voce poco fa" uit Rossini se Il Barbiere di Siviglia sing. Hano Krige gaan ’n interessante verwerking van Piazzolla se "Oblivion" op akkordeon uitvoer Die Concertofees bied ook jaarliks ’n platform aan opkomende dirigente Vanjaar val hierdie eer Solomon Mannel van die Universiteit van Kaapstad te beurt, wat die simfonieorkes in ’n uitvoering van Sibelius se geliefde "Finlandia" sal lei. . Die konsert vind in die Hugo Lambrechtsouditorium plaas en begin om 19:00 Kaartjies kos R150 en is by Quicket beskikbaar.

Newby-lawforaffordableflats

New land-use rights to build affordable rental flats in identified neighbourhoods with highest demand in Cape Town will be effective as from 1 September, affording thousands more to make the leap from informal housing to City rental flats. This after the revised Municipal Planning Bylaw (MPBL) was gazetted on Friday 8 August

A number of changes to the bylaw will make it easier to build and develop in the city

AFFORDABLEHOUSING

These additional land-use rights will enable micro-developers to deliver affordable housing in townships, informal and lower-income suburbs at a far faster rate

. New provisions will see incentive overlay zonings for development focus areas in Athlone, Maitland, Parow/Elsies River, Bellville and Diep River This zoning assign additional and enhanced development rights to properties that fall within certain areas in these overlay zonings

. Additional use rights for Residential Zoning include affordable rental flats, supplementary dwelling units and place of instruction

. An affordable rental flat is a new additional use right to enable the development of small scale affordable rental accommodation in identified areas

The number of small-scale affordable rental units on a single property may not exceed eight units plus a dwelling house, or 12 units if there is no dwelling house on the land

. New additions under Section 135 allow the City to impound moveable property that is being used for illegal building or demolition work if an order to stop work is being disobeyed This amendment intends to address the challenge of owners and contractors continuing illegal work without tangible consequences

. Single residential zoning is renamed "Residential Zoning" (R1) and provides for single-family dwelling houses and additional use rights in low- to mediumdensity residential neighbourhoods

. Amendments to the emergencyhousing provisions, now called

CHANGES TO THE BYLAW WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO BUILD AND DEVELOP IN THE CITY

"temporary-disaster housing", under Section 68 to enable the City to provide temporary housing on land that may not be zoned for such purpose for a period of 12 months without needing to undertake a public participation process beforehand if it is reasonable and justifiable, and complies with the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act The amendment allows for those who are left homeless due to emergencies such as fires and floods to be temporarily relocated to an alternative site in a timeous manner

. Amendments under Section 111 to allow the City to use email as the method of contacting and notifying interested and affected parties; parties must provide the City with their email addresses and update these; and anyone who doesn't have access to email may apply for notification by other means If a resident already has their latest email address with the City,

they do not have to update it again

. A new rectification chapter combines the existing regularisation provisions with new revocation and amendment provisions to provide an internal remedy for irregular decisions This is a costeffective and quicker alternative to review litigation

PUBLIC-PARTICIPATION

Mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment Eddie Andrews said the City followed an extensive public-participation process, including a call for input prior to the drafting of the bylaw proposals The 90 days of public participation in 2024 included public meetings, both in-person and online, and various engagements with residents and interested stakeholders

"The amended bylaw refines planning processes, offers greater clarity and strengthens our ability to promote social and economic development,"Andrews said "It also gives greater effect to policies such as the Municipal Spatial Development Framework and related district and local frameworks "

Opkomende sterre vir jeugmusiek-kompetisie aangekondig

Slegs 24 opkomende sterre vanoor SuidAfrika is uit 35 inskrywings vir die 2025 Nasionale Jeugmusiekkompetisie (NJMK) gekies

Die kompetisie vind van 1 tot 6 Desember in die Endlersaal van die Konservatoriumgebou, Victoriastraat in Stellenbosch, plaas

Hulle is ná video-oudisies deur 'n paneel gevierde musici gekeur

GESOGTETITEL

Dié kandidate tussen 14 en 19 jaar sal in die week lange kompetisie om die prysgeld van R180 000, die gesogte wentitel, goue, silwer- en bronsmedaljes meeding

Die kompetisie word oor vier rondes in vyf kategorieë vir orkesmusiekinstrumente beslis - klavier-, stryk-, houtblaas-, koperblaas- en ander orkesinstrumente (harp, slagwerk, marimba, xilofoon)

Vanjaar kraai die pianiste koning met 11 mededingers, gevolg deur vyf tjelliste, drie saxofoonspelers, twee violiste, 'n fluit-, hobo- en 'n marimbaspeler

“Die 13 nuwelinge onder vanjaar se deelnemers illustreer die diepte van klassiekemusiek-onderrig in Suid-Afrika

“Die drie pilare van hierdie kompetisie is om die land se opkomende klassieke sterre te identifiseer, bloot te stel en te ontwikkel,” sê prof Mario Nell, NJMKdirekteur

Oor die vyf dae lange wedstryd moet die deelnemers 'n wye repertoire van hul eie keuse speel Dit dek verskillende stylperiodes en Suid-Afrikaanse

komposisies

Al die mededingers sal in die eerste twee rondes speel Daarna sal 12 semi-finaliste in die derde (halfeind-) ronde meeding om as die voorste ses musici aangewys te word

GALA-KONSERT

Die leidende ses kandidate sal dan sake by 'n gala-konsert op Saterdag 6 Desember uitspook, begelei deur die Kaapstadse Filharmoniese-orkes (KFO)

Die jongste sterre (15 jaar) is van die Wes-Kaap afkomstig Sewe mededingers is eerstejaarstudente van die Universiteit van Kaapstad, Universiteit van Pretoria en Universiteit Stellenbosch, terwyl die res van die kandidate 'n verskeidenheid streke verteenwoordig

Die name van die beoordelaars en kaartjiepryse vir die gala-konsert op 6 Desember sal nader aan die kompetisie aangekondig word

Toegang tot die eerste drie rondes van 1 tot 4 Desember is gratis

Plaaslike kandidate in die kompetisie sluit in James Cilliers (Durbanville), Kian en Quinn Goliath (Loevenstein), Karli Kennard (Brackenfell) en Yafei Wang (Plattekloof)

Die wenner en finale ranglys van die NJMK word kumulatief oor vier rondes bepaal Dit is die enigste kompetisie in Suid-Afrika waar die ses finaliste sake vir die louere uitspook, begelei deur die KFO Die vierde ronde se gala-konsert sal regstreeks op die NJMK se webblad gestroom word

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THINKING OUT LOUD

When goodbye comes too soon

It is a strange, almost unreal feeling to watch someone you love endure a grief so deep it seems to swallow them whole Two weeks ago, I watched my fiancé lose his mother, and I felt a pain unlike any I have ever known

It was not my mother, not my family, yet the weight of it pressed on me, leaving a hollowness I had never experienced before I wanted to reach out, to say the perfect words, to somehow ease the ache, but grief is not something that can be fixed with words And sympathy, however heartfelt, sometimes feels hollow when the loss is not your own I have been blessed to still have both my parents I have hugged them, laughed with them, shared the ordinary chaos of everyday life, and perhaps taken it all for granted Watching my fiancé navigate a world without his mother was a sudden, jarring reminder of how fragile life truly is Death does not send warnings, it does not schedule its arrivals at convenient times It comes uninvited, and the void it leaves is vast and echoing

Over the past week, I saw a man strong, capable, and loving confront the unimaginable: the absence of the one person who has been a constant presence in his life since birth His grief was raw and unfiltered, spilling into every corner of the room and touching everyone near him I wanted to comfort him, to hold him, to take away the sorrow, but I could only be there, quiet, present, a steady hand and listening heart

The pain was multiplied when I had to explain to our three-year-old that his “Ma” had gone to heaven The innocence of a child makes grief even more poignant His small face scrunched with confusion and disbelief “No,” he said repeatedly, “she went to work and will be back ”

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How can you tell a child that some people leave forever, that no one can bring them back? His world of stability and routine was shaken, and I could feel the heartbreak in every tremor of his voice

We hugged, we whispered, we repeated that heaven was a special place, and yet, the simplicity of his understanding made my own emotions even more complicated How fortunate are those of us who still have mothers? To hear their voices, to feel their embrace, to know their love is something that should never be taken lightly

Yet life is fleeting In one week, a life can change completely Death is not a distant concept; it is a reality we cannot predict, and the reminder is both sobering and urgent: we must cherish the time we have with those we love I have learned, in watching my fiancé grief, that love is not diminished by loss; it is magnified Memories become sacred, every shared laugh, every quiet conversation, every simple gesture is etched more deeply into the heart And while sympathy can never replace presence, compassion, patience, and listening become small acts of sanctuary for those enduring the storm of grief

So this week has been devastating, yes, but it has also been a lesson: to hold those we love a little closer, to speak words that matter, to celebrate life in all its fragile beauty The loss we mourn today reminds us that tomorrow is not guaranteed, and it challenges us to live fully, to love fully, and to treasure the people who fill our lives with meaning

Grief is heavy, but so too is love And in the quiet spaces of sorrow, it is love that keeps us tethered to hope, to each other, and to the memory of those who are gone too soon -KAILINDANIELS

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Parents and teachers are now forced to explain to their children why strange men are circling the block or stopping to talk to women on the roadside Families are concerned about the safety risks linked to these activities from potential hijackings to the

Nuwe spoedkamera kan verligting bring

In reaksie op die brief "Spoedkameras in Brackenfell-boulevard" (TygerBurger 13 Augustus), ek ry daardie roete daagliks soggens vanaf Hellingstraat na Proteaweg en smiddae vanaf Bottelary (verby die einste spoedkamera) na Helling en het al lankal gewonder hoekom daar nie enige vorm van verkeerskalmering by by enige van die kruisings is nie Veral op

die Brackenfell-boulevard kruising met Hellingstraat, aangesien daar 'n skool in die straat geleë is Soggens is dit 'n nagmerrie om regs uit Helling te draai

Die nuwe spoedkamera sal darem help om motoriste binne die spoedperk te hou en hopelik help dit om bietjie makliker in Brackenfell-boulevard in te draai ESTHER, Durbanville

Concert at El Shaddai

Learners, alumni and teachers of El Shaddai Christian School will be celebrating music at the Almost the End of Winter Concert on Saturday 23 August at 15:30 in the school hall

Learners will perform alongside professional performers such as Valentina Vorster, known for her performances with

the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra and Pieter van Zyl, a recording musician and voice artist Alumni such as David Cyster and Ricardo Hinicker will also be performing . Tickets are available from Quicket at https:// www quicket co.za/events/321610-almost-theend-of-winter-concert/#/).

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’n Opgewonde groep van 58 jong rugby-, netbal- en hokkiespelers van die Laerskool Gene Louw in Durbanville het van 7 tot 8 Augustus hul heel eerste sporttoer meegemaak op besoek aan die Overberg en die Breëriviervallei

Die seuns en meisies in die o 9A- en B-spanne het in Hermanus teen Curro Hermanus en die Laerskool Hermanus kragte gemeet

In Worcester het hulle teen die primêre skole Wynland en Worcester te staan gekom

“Hoewel die toer suksesvol was wat uitslae betref, lê die grootste waarde in die algehele ervaring,” sê Daniël Blom, ’n rugbyafrigter en finalejaar-

onderwysstudent by die Laerskool Gene Louw, wat die o 9-toer vanjaar vir die derde keer vergesel het

“Vir die leerders is dit ’n voorreg om op so ’n jong ouderdom op ’n sporttoer te kan gaan waar kameraderie en spangees bo die resultate geplaas word,” sê hy “Ons kan werklik ’n verskil in ons spel sien ná ’n toer soos hierdie ”

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Konsertvreugde virdiesintuie

Die galakonsert ten bate van ID Help Fisantekraal vroeër vandeesmaand was 'n vreugde vir die sintuie met uitstekende sang, musiek en Spaanse danse.

Van die eerste item, “I will follow Him”, gesing deur die koor van die Hoërskool Curro Durbanville in nonnedrag, tot by “Time to say goodbye”, waar die gehoor kon saamsing, was die program een groot lekkerte vir die oor en oog Elke item is gedefinieer en afgerond met ’n geprojekteerde agtergrond Die gehoor is bederf met 16 items, veral geliefde liedere uit opera en ligter musiek, van “Nessun Dorma”, gesing deur Louis Loock, tot “You raise me up” met Cecile Murray Louw en Carlo Louw

Die samesang van Annalie Herbst van Rooyen en Jo-Nette Le Kay in Delibes se “Flower duet” was besonders Ander puik sangers was Mthunzi Nokubeka en Antoine Fourie, terwyl Elizabeth Marais beïndruk het met haar moeitelose uitvoering van "Die koningin van die nag" Die sang is afgewissel met ’n instrumentale ensemble van die Hoërskool Durbanville met “A hymn for band” en ’n heerlike, kleurvolle Spaanse dans deur dansers van Rosa Jiminez Dance Studio Hierdie konsert is georganiseer deur Hester Smit in samewerking met Jan Burger ten bate van ID Help Fisantekraal Dit was die tweede met die slagspreuk “Durbanville - wêreld van musiek en sang” Die vorige konsert was in 2024 ten bate van Huis Aristea ID Help Fisantekraal en die

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Spurs clinchYouth Cup

Cape Town Spurs were crowned this year's Bayview FC u-16 Youth Cup after defeating a spirited Antalyaspor JPM 2-1 under the floodlights at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 16 August It was rather a moment to remember for the Parow-based outfit, after falling at the last hurdle against Ubuntu FC last year

Other big winners on the day were Norway Park, Woodlands United, D6 Mitchells Plain and Lentegeur FC; they beat PPG Langa, Heath Athletic AFC, Pioneer Sport Club and Southampton FC, respectively S lift d th Pl ti C t

Woodlands claimed Silver D6 Mitchells Plain took the Wagiet Cup and Lentegeur Bronze In the only ladies' match of the day, Rygate Invitational Ladies locked horns with Mitchells Plain LFA ladies The two sides played a 1-1 stalemate An elated tournament organiser and Bayview FC chair Mark Rodrigues hailed the event He thanked all the sponsors, teams and supporters for their commitment and support in making the tournament one of Cape Town's top sporting events "This was a very special f t l b th fi l

are celebrating our 20th anniversary," said Rodrigues He said this year's venue elevated the tournament to new heights and gave people from across the province an opportunity to witness young soccer talent on display The tournament also gave the players a chance to play on a proffessional pitch

"This means if you dream it you can do it Playing at Athlone Stadium is not something many of our young footballers get to do in their lifetime This gives them an opportunity to be part of something special," he said Rodrigues described the occasion as "very special" and an the journey to Athlone Stadium as "emotional"

"It was not an easy journey There were too many obstacles but the support from everyone has been amazing This is not about people It is about giving the

younsters an opportunity to showcase their talent "

He added that preparations were already underway for next year's tournament "We've launched a platform for a great tournament moving forward We have started with plans for next year and hope to make it even better