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. Thenextmeeting of the Egyptian Society of South Africatakes placeatStGeorge's Grammarschool, RichmondRoad, Mowbray,from19:30.The guest speaker, Ona Viljoen, will present alecture titled: "The
rythisyear sstillunderway ners.”
children without access to start of the academic year claim success. raises the question: When will placed in classrooms? they have to delay their
Burger posed these Western Cape Education spokesperson Millicent since November the received more than 10 000 anuary thisyear placement underway for 7540 learners.” updated figures would be made 1November last year the received 10 666 late Grade R, pplications. Most of thesewere vember and December,but department had received “extremely late applications”. applications create considerable WCED,”said Merton. planning for learner resource allocation and place additional strainonthe place learners immediately when schools are closed This means discussions placement can resume only once delaying the process
the department is also increasing capacity. capacity is also been sought classrooms that have been built.” that the province was “increasing demand for places in School Build Programme expand access to education in an incredible rateinorder emand. schools that wereopened approach have been fully 2026 school year. located in Lwandle, Blue Downs, Philippi, Fisherhaven, and opening the first phases of schools: Ilitha ParkHigh ayelitsha and Brantwood Kuils River. Additional classrooms have also existing schools and, in added 175 new classrooms
According to Euonell Visagie of Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants, they welcome further comments throughout theprocess, but the extended commentperiod will now end on 30 January. There will also be subsequent comment period, she says.
The ambitious plans to develop part of Altydgedacht wine farm entails amixeduse development on about 40 ha (15%) of the 260 ha farm whilst preserving the majority of the property for continued agricultural use and conservation, according to the executive summary of the second draft basic assessment report, which was issued on Friday14November last year.
The farm is dissected vertically by TygerbergValley Road into a154 ha northern and 106 ha southernsub-portion The proposed development is confined to the southern portion of 106 ha only, with the northern portion remaining unaffected by development, according to the report.The development will incorporate predominantly residential development, supported by amixed-use precinct (commercial and tourism), school site expansion and privateopen-space areasfor rehabilitation, landscaping and stormwater management.
The development will consist of 110 erven larger than 300m² in extent, 100 erven less than 300m² in extent, 82 erven less than 500m² in extent, 90 retirement units, 807 three-storey apartments and 44 single residential units.
Amixed-use precinctwould be established around the historic farmyard, featuring approximately 3531m²of retail space, 791m² for restaurantsand 5933m² of office space.
Other proposed infrastructure improvements includeanew 1.8mlitre water reservoir, stormwater management systems with infiltration ponds, anda
planning andenvironment of the City of Cape Town,earliertold TygerBurger the land is,according to the current council-approved 2023 Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF)and Northern District Plan,located outside of theurban development edgeinanareaof agricultural significance
Andrews said the City’s land use management department hasnot received aland use application for the land.
“It is important to notethatthis is the environmentalprocess, notthe rezoning Rezoning is not required before the environmentalprocess is started,”he said
According to environmental consultants from Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants haveconcluded that the development is “environmentally acceptable andsustainable” provided proper mitigation measuresare implemented. Specialist studies found no fatalflaws in theproposal. However, the development would result in the lossof approximately 4haofexisting vineyards and15haofhigh-potential agricultural soils
To address these concerns, the plans emphasise that 85% of the farm would remain undeveloped, including critical biodiversityareas andthe mostproductive agriculturalland.
The northern portion of thefarm would continue as workingagricultural landand conservation areas,preserving important ecologicalhabitatsincludingwetlands and riparianzones alonglocal watercourses.
The proposal includesrestoring the farm’s historic buildings andmaintaining itswine-makingoperations, whilstadding new community amenities andgreen spaces along the nearby Elsieskraal River.
Traffic impacts havebeen identified as akey concern, with necessary upgrades planned for nearby intersections and road networks to accommodateincreased vehicle movements from the new residential community.
The proposal must still receive environmental approval from the Western Cape departmentofenvironmental
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The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works is performingwell, achieving a98% compliance rate over the past sixmonths, City officials announced last week.
The facility, which treats seven million litres of wastewater every day, serves residentsinKraaifontein and Durbanville areas.Itisone of 23 wastewater treatment plants operated by the City of Cape Town. Maycomember for water and sanitation ZahidBadroodienrecently visited the plant to check on its operations, noting the ongoing challenge posed by foreign objects enteringthe sewer system.
The treatment process operates in severalphases. Rawsewage first goes through screens to remove solid waste and grit.The waterthenmoves to biological treatment tanks where helpful bacteria clean it. Next, the water goes to settling tankswhere remaining solids sink to thebottomwhile cleanwater rises to the top. Thewater is then disinfected in a bioreactor to kill harmful germs using both chlorineand naturalsunlight in special ponds.
Theplanthas six maturation ponds wheresunlight helps remove diseasecausing organisms. Finally,chlorine is addedasalastcleaning step before the treated wateriseither used for irrigation or released into rivers.
“It was an interesting visit, particularly at theinlet works, where we continue to seeforeign objectssuchasrags
entering the system via pump stations. Iwould like to remind residentsto refrain from flushing theseitems down toilets,asthey place unnecessary strain on sewer infrastructure, pump stations and wastewater treatment works,” said Badroodien.
First commissioned in 1974, the plant has been in operation for 52 yearsand has undergone four major infrastructure upgrades in 1983, 1987, 2003 and most recently in 2013, when new inlet works were commissioned.
Theplant currently uses two screening systems, two grit removal units, one biological treatment tank, three settling tanks,and equipment to remove sludge. Fourteen permanent staff members keep the facility running.
DurbanvilleLibrary willbeextending itshourson Saturdaysfrom1February.
Thenew hourswillbefrom09:00until 13:00 instead of thecurrent 12:00. Thelibraryhourson Mondays andWednesdayare from 09:00to17:00, on Tuesdays andThursdaysfrom10:00 to 18:00, andonFridays from 09:00to16:00
TheR5book sale at DurbanvilleChildren’sHome willtakeplace on Thursday 29 Januaryand Friday 30 Januaryfrom09:00to15:00,and on Saturday 31 Januaryfrom09:00to13:00 in thereceptionarea. Therewillbeaselectionoftextbooks–all at R5 each.
Also CDs,DVDs andbooks, including children’s booksand coffee-tablebooks, willbeonsale. Bring your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities will be available.
DurbanvilleBusinessispresenting an exclusive eveningofnetworking, dinner anda guided tour of StadioHigher Education’sprestigiousnew Durbanvillecampus on Thursday 12 Februaryfrom18:00
Dr Stan du Plessis, chief executiveofficerofStadio Higher Education, willbethe guest speaker.The campus is situated at 35 Akademia Avenue in Groot PhesantekraalEstate.
ThecostisR150 formembers andR350 for non-members, dinner andwine included. . Seatsare limited.Confirm attendance before 8Februarybyemailtoinfo@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za.
. Membersare also invited to join the Whatsapp groupfor functionupdates and relevant Durbanville-related information on https://chat.whatsapp.com/ HcU7X6UjORqL6Vk3nPO4eX.
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Die voormalige Hoërskool DF Malan het Maandag ‘n nuwe hoofstuk in sy geskiedenis begin toe die skool vir die eerste keer sy deuregeopen het onderdie naam DF Akademie.
Die historiese oomblik is gekenmerk deur toesprake deur Ferdi Booysen, voorsittervan die beheerliggaam,en Hannes Oosthuizen, die skool se nuwe hoof.
Dit was ‘n jolige oggend saam met spesiale gaste, onder andereoudskoolhoofde en onderwysers vanDF Malan, asook die matriekklasvan vanjaar. Booysen het beklemtoon datdie naamsverandering nie‘nligsinnige besluit wasnie, maar die uitkoms van ‘n jare lange proseswat op 4Junie verledejaar deur dieappèlhof in Bloemfontein as wettig en regverdig bevestig is.
“Die hof het bevestig dat die beheerliggaam sy plig nagekom het deur verantwoordelik op te tree in diebelang van die skool se langtermyntoekoms,”het Booysen verduidelik.
Die voorsitter het verseker datdie bedoeling metdie naamsverandering nie is om geskiedenis uit te wisof tradisie te ontken nie, maar om die skool se naam in lyn te bring met sy waardes. DF Akademie bly onwrikbaar verbind tot Afrikaansmedium-onderrig en ’n Christelike grondslag.
NUWESKOOLHOOFSEPERSPEKTIEF
Oosthuizen, wat homself as‘n“nuwe DF’er” beskryf, het die ervaring ‘n “Damaskus-pad”genoem.
“DF voel vir my op die oomblik soos‘n baie lekker plek. Ek sien uit na ditwat voorlê,” hethygesê. spr verandering vir sommige
Die nuweskoolhoof,Hannes Oosthuizen,praat oor diegeskiedkundigeoomblik.
Senior citizens from Morningstar in Durbanville were treatedtoa special Christmas lunch by Living Hope Outreach to show appreciationto the senior citizens in the community. The event was held at Alpha Primary School on 13 December last yearand was attended by more than 250seniors. “They enjoyed ajoyful dayoffood, entertainment andcompanionship. The gathering also providedavaluable opportunity forseniors to reconnect with old friends, share stories andreminisce about the ‘good old days’,” says Ellridge vanRath, director of LivingHope
Outreach, aregistered non-profit company.
Now in its fourthyear, this annual event is madepossible through the generous support of community members and localbusinesses, all coming together for one purpose —touplift andsupport the Morningstar community.
“Morethan just acelebration, the event stands as atestament to the community’s
commitmenttohonour and care for its elderly residents. It also highlights what can be achievedwhenpeople unite for apositive cause—not only celebrating senior citizens butalso working towards buildingastronger and more caring community for all,” Van Rath says.
“A special thanksisgiven to Durbanville MediClinic,SAGas,Durbanville Market, Circle of Life EducareinPinehurst, Grace Eventsfrom Morningstar and
Checkers Durbanville for theirgenerous contributions,”hesays.
Living Hope Outreach is also actively involved in the Morningstar community through itsongoing soup kitchen initiative, which provides warm meals. Living Hope Outreach welcomes the opportunity to share itsvision with local businesses and partners interested in supporting thiscause.
. Contact Ellridge vanRathon074 6212262.
Reddam House Durbanville is once again celebrating excellent Cambridge International AS and A Level results, reflecting both strong academic performance andthe hardwork andcommitment behind it.
Atotal of 76 studentssat the Cambridge International AS Level examinations last year and attained 149subject distinctions, with an overall average grade of 73%. Astrong 64,5% of learners achieved an AorBaggregate, including 38% who achievedanAaggregate.
MATHEMATICS
Two learners achieved 100% for AS Level mathematics. Leadingthe cohort is Youkyum Kim, who achieved a 93,4% average and completed ALevel mathematics with 98%. Youkyum accelerated his mathematicstoA Level in 2025 in order to complete another twoA Level subjects in mid-2026. Hehas applied to CambridgeUniversity andMIT and intends to study mathematics
Karli Kennard achieved a92,2% average andisone of two students who achieved
100% forASLevel mathematics. She hasbeen conditionally accepted to study actuarialscienceattwo Western Cape universities, with StellenboschUniversity as herpreferred option.
MiaIvan achieved a91,8% average and, like Karli, achieved 100% for AS Level mathematics.She hasapplied to study chemical engineering andhas received conditional offers from two universities. Other top-performing learners include Lucas Louw(90,3%), Jade Cameron (90,2%), Rita de Wet(89,0%), Misa von Wielligh(88,8%), Logan Pereira (88,6%), LucyNurton (86,8%) and Mia Rothuysen (86,6%).
Reddam House Durbanville AS Level learnersachieved group averages of 70% andabove in the following subjects: accounting (84,3%), art anddesign(83,7%), mathematics (81,4%), Afrikaans(81,3%), computerscience (78,4%), language and literature in English (76,8%), chemistry (76,6%), physics (76,3%), geography (75%), biology (71,3%), andbusiness (70,1%).
Seven ALevel learners achieved a 73%aggregateaverage, with Jana Smit achieving an Aaggregatefor her ALevel results. Janacompleted English language, Englishliterature andhistory, achieving an 82,3% aggregateaverage. She has been conditionally accepted to study for an LLB EthanWebber wrote ALevel mathematics in preparation for the actuarialsciencedegree he plans to complete at theUniversity of Cape Town, achieving an impressive 83%.
Reddam HouseDurbanville ALevel learners achieved groupaveragesof 70% and above in thefollowingsubjects: literature in English (87%), history (82%), Englishlanguage (78%), biology (74%), mathematics (73%), andart anddesign (72%).
Barry Nieuwoudt, executive headof Reddam House Durbanville, says:“These results reflect the dedication of our students and the steadfast commitment of ourstaff. We congratulate every student who worked withpurpose to attain their personal best, and we are proud of the academic excellencedemonstrated across thecohort.Wewish ourClass of 2025's futures filledwithabundant success, inspiration, fulfilment andhappiness.”
Diematrieks van 2025 van die Hoërskool Durbanville het hul skool trots gemaak met 'n 100%-slaagsyfer.
Dieoes het78A-kandidate en 707 vakonderskeidingsopgelewer. Altesame 95% van die leerders het matrikulasievrystelling ontvang. Die top-vyf presteerders was: Sibella Murray(94,50%), verlede jaar se Duxleerder; Dirk Visser(91,67%);Elshe Terblanche (91,50%); Kamiele Krige (91,33%) en AngelinaBenskin(91%)
With one of the largest Grade 12 classes Fairmont High School has seen in many years, the school is proud to announce that itsclass of 2025 has achieved a100% passrate, of which 94,3% of the learners achieved aBachelor's pass.
Atotal of 61 learners excelled with A aggregates. Atotal of 587 subject A's were achieved.
"These resultsreflect consistency, commitment and aculture of excellence. Congratulations to our Top5learners and to every learner who contributed to this outstanding achievement," was posted on the school's Facebook page.
Thetop five learners were: Yu Bin Ro (93,1%);Megan Wilson (91%); Ethan Siebritz(90,6%);Zara Burger (89%) and Nataly Clemons (89%)
Veertien jong siele het Maandag onderweg skool toe gesterf toe die bussie waarin hulle was, met 'n vragmotor gebots het. In 'n land waar so baie kinders steeds die reg tot gehalte-onderrigontsêword, is 14 dooie kinders te veel. En weer, soos in baie kere tevore is die beweerde beskuldigde iemand wat veronderstel is om met kinders vertrou te kanword —die bestuurdervan die skoolvervoermotor Nog vars in ons geheue is die Buttskoptragedietoe 10 kinders grusaamdood is omdathul bestuurder ongeduldig geraak het en probeer het om die treinspoor oor te steek. Die res van die storie is te hartseer om hier te herhaal, so lees maar self op wat op sy onbesonne daad gevolg het.
Ongelukkig is baie ouersdeesdae uitgelewer aan skoolvervoer, wat net daarop uit is om die maksimum geld te maak, maar nie 'n duit vir die kinders omgee nie. Hulle prop soveel as moontlik kinders in dikwels onpadwaardige voertuie om die winsnaald te laat styg. Of hulle tel verskillendegroepe kinders op verskillende tye en plekke op, wat veroorsaak dathulle soos besetenes moet jaag om betyds by die skole te wees Nadat ek uit Oudtshoorn verhuis het, moes ek desperaat virmyeen seun 'n nuwe skool soek. Die ideaalsou wees dat hy by 'n skool naby aan die huis aanvaar word, sodat hy sommer kan stap. Onswou hê hy moet in Afrikaans klas kryenhet veral uitgereik na skole waar daarnog in sy moedertaal klas gegee word.Een van die nabygeleë skole hethom aanvaar, maar toehulle sê daar is reeds meer as 50 leerders in die Afrikaanseklas,het my moed my begewe. Ons moes ‘n ander plan maak.
Baieouersisaandieeuwelvan skoolvervoeruitgelewer
Uiteindelik is hy by die Laerskool De Kuilen aanvaar, wat 'n hele entjie van ons huis af was. Ons moes dus ‘nplanmaak dathy'nplekkie op 'n skoolbussiekry. Metons eerste besoek aan die eienaaris ons hand en tand belowe dathynet die beste belange van die leerders op syhart dra. Ditwas met 'n swaar hart wat ons soggens douvoordag die arme siel in die bussie moes laai, soms amper aandie slaap. En omdat die bussie sobaieleerders moes aflaai in die middae, het hy eers middae na 16:00weer tuisgekom.Soms later.
Twee weke nadat die skoolbegin het, sit ek een Vrydagmiddag by die werkenmy selfoon lui. Dis 'n onbekende nommeren toe ek antwoord,sêdie vrouestem aan die ander kant: "Meneer, jou graad 1-seuntjie staan voor die skool en die hekke isreeds gesluit." Dadelik bel ek die eienaarvan die bussie
Dieverskoning? Hy was haastig, want hy moesna'nbegrafnis buitedie stad gaan. Hierdieis'ngesinskoerant en daarom kan ek nie die woorde wat ek gebruik het, herhaal nie, maar daardieeienaar het goed gehoor wathydalk niewou nie. Na nogeen of twee voorvalle het ek uiteindelik besluit, laat ek maarself die klong skool toe neem. Hy het verledeweek sy matriekuitslae gekry en het baiegoed geslaagengaan een van diedae verderin sy gekose veldstudeer. Ek dank die Here vir die voorreg wat ek konhêomskool toe te ry. Daar is egter ouerswat dit nie kan bekostig of motors besit nie, en is aan die euwel van skoolvervoer uitgelewer.Ek ken daai vrees dat jou kind dalk niehuis toe gaan kom nie, maar jy kanhom ook nietuis hou nie. Dus is diegebed van my hart dat elke ouer wat soggens hul kinders skool toe stuur, hul weer in die middae sal ontvang. —BRENDEN RUITER
Congratulations to allmatriculants on theirhardearned matric results. Standing at this crossroads is both excitingand daunting. As youconsideryour next step,here’sarealistic look at whatlies ahead. Thegood:wide-open doors: Aquality qualification unlocksmorethana career,it buildscritical thinking, skills forthe future, and lifelong connections. Today, respected universities and TVET ll ff bust dist le in allowi ut
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ABURST OF COLOUR: TheGreen Point Fan Walk willonceagain come alivewith an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th editionofthe Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21 March.Over 1500 performers will showcasetheir talent under thetheme“Follow Your HeART.”The theme wasunveiled last week at thelaunch of this year’s event,heldatNasdak in Cape Town on Thursday15 January.
In answerto"Concerned motorist,Durbanville" regarding trafficcircles ("Mini trafficcircles need bettersignage and awareness", TygerBurger).I'm suretheyare the ones who doesn't knowhow circles operate. At alltrafficcircles, youyieldtotrafficon your right.Thereisnosuch thing as "first to arrive, first to go"atacircle.
DAVE TAYLOR,Brackenfell
TheCityofCape Town is to be congratulated on its choice of acompetentcontractor to renovate the GoodwoodSwimmingPool. Even afterthe extensive work undertaken, the contractor completed the projectwithinthe specified timeframe.Moreover, sincethe pool wasoriginally built,ithas neverbeen in such apristine condition! With the extremelyhigh temperatures, people
flocked to findrelief, with manyfromsurrounding areasbeginning to queue from 08:00. Of the numerous peopletowhomIspoke, therewas nothing but praise. Regrettably, the above success contrastedsharply with the varying, conflicting, andcontradictory notices andutterancesbythe City's officialsoverthe past year.The Maycomember forcommunityservices and health referred to merely"cosmetic repairs" being
undertaken, whichIcategorically refuted (TygerBurger, 5March).
Onecan only hope that the town hall (erroneously known as the Civic Centre) willfinallyreceivethe extensiverepairs it requires (due to the neglect of maintenance) andthatthesewillbecompleted this year.After all, it hasbeen closedfor four years! DBEELDERS,Vasco
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Cape Town residents canbreathe easy this summerasthere will be no water restrictions during the coming months.
The announcement comes after many peoplequestioned why the citydidn't putwater limits in place before the busy December holidays whilst there was severe pressure on water supply. Mayco member forwater and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, this week in a statement to TygerBurger said the decision isn't actually made by Cape Town's city council. Instead, the NationalDepartment of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has the power to decide when water restrictions are needed.
Last November, government experts took aclose look at the city's water situation and concluded that Cape Town has enough water to get throughthe 2025/2026 hydrological year without any restrictions, says Badroodien.
This decision was based onadetailed analysis that weighed several important factors.
Officials examined how full the dams are rightnow compared to the sametime last year, looked at current rainfall patterns, and calculated howmuch water people typically use during the hotsummer months when demand peaks
After crunching all the numbers, DWS gave CapeTown the green light to continue without restrictions.
Looking aheadtothe new year, no restrictions are planned for these months either. However, residents are reminded that permanentwater by-law regulations do apply and are compulsory even when water restrictions have notbeen implemented.
"While there is no immediatereason for concern around Cape Town's dam levels, everyone needs to please manage their water use overthe coming monthsto ensure thatwewill not need to implement water restrictions in future. Water restrictions are the last option and done to conserve water, butthe likelihood of implementing them can be prevented if we alluse water wisely,"says Badroodien.
"The Cityismonitoringthe water useand dam levels very closely, and decisions will depend on this coming winter'srainfall. Restrictions will only be considered if there is ahigh likelihood that the dam levels will fall below 80% on 1November2026.
Weneed to reiterate thatearly proactive measures are far more effective than emergency restrictions.”
Heconcludes by saying the city'sdaily usage target of less than 975 million litres per daywas determined to mitigatethe riskassociatedwith below-average or unpredictable rainfall during 2026, whilst also maintainingareliable water supply.
TheDepartment of Health has issued an emergency recall noticefor NAN SpecialPro HA InfantFormula afterthe identification of cereulide, atoxin produced by Bacilluscereus bacteria, whichpresentssignificant food safety concerns forinfants. Theaffected productisthe NANSpecial Pro HA Infant Formuladesignedfor babies aged 0-12 months, sold in 800g tins.
Parents must check their formula stocksimmediatelyand look forthe specific batchnumber
51660742F3, whichwas manufacturedinJune2025. Any households with theaffectedbatch should discontinueuse immediately.
TheDepartment of Health has emphasised that this recall is aprecautionarymeasuredesigned to protect infanthealthacrossthe country.
Parentsare encouraged to stay informed throughofficial health department communicationsand to reportany concerns to theappropriate authorities.
NOTIFICATION OF ANENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS DEA&DP Reference Number: 16/3/3/1/A5/20/2038/22
NOTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTASSESSMENTPROCESS:PART2 AMENDMENT APPLICATION FOR THE AUTHORISEDCONVENIENCECENTREAND RESIDENTIALCOMPONENT ON APORTION OF THEREMAINDEROFTHE FARM NO. 1165, DURBANVILLE.
Project Description:The EnvironmentalAuthorisation (EA) for aConvenienceCentreand Residential component was originally granted on 7February 2023. Since then,the retail andcommercial components have been constructed. Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants (GNEC) hasbeen appointed to facilitate the Environmental Authorisation processinterms of theNational Environmental ManagementAct,1998(ActNo.107of1998)fortheresidentialcomponentdevelopmenttobeincreased from theapproved 240 residential units to504 residential units on Erf No.21149 (previously FarmNo. 1165),Durbanville.
The application therefore only pertains tothe increase in the number of residentialunits as previously approved.
Locality:Klipheuwel Road is located adjacent and West ofthe proposeddevelopment site,withthe GrootPhesantekraalretaildevelopmentlocateddirectlytotheEast
ApplicationismadeforEnvironmentalAuthorizationtoundertakethefollowingactivities: EIAactivities are:Nonew listed activities in terms of the NEMA EIARegulations,2014(as amended) willbetriggeredbytheproposedamendment.
Invitation for Public Participation(23 January 2026- 27 February 2026): To register as an Interested and Affected Party and to be notified of any developments in thesubstantive amendment application, please contact:Guillaume Nel Environmental Consultants,attention:MsHeloise Groenewald, PO Box 2632, Paarl, 7620, Tel: 021-870 1874, Fax: 021-8701873, e-mail: hdp@gnec.co.za Please make useofthe GNEC ReferenceNo. 21189inall correspondence. Acopy of the substantive amendment application will be available on GNEC's website(www.gnec.co.za) rd23 of January 2026
Ruhan du Toit komtreeopWoensdag 28 en Donderdag29Januarie om 20:30 in Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op.Hierdie bekroonde sangeren liedjieskrywer vanPretoria met sy sjarmante,energiekeverhoogpersoonlikheid en indrukwekkende vieroktaafstem het oor die afgelope drie dekades diepspore in dieplaaslike en internasionalemusiekbedryf getrap.Kaartjies kosR250.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.
MilnertonPlayers present The Night of January16th,written by iconic writer andphilosopher AynRandand directed by Johann vander Merwe from 6to21February (weekends only).
Thestage becomesacourtroom with atwist
This gripping drama centres on therise anddestruction of abrilliant andruthless man, but with adifference: 12 patrons become jurors who vote guilty or not guilty each night,changing theending of every performance.The play embodies Rand's styleofsocial commentary,asking: "Who is trulyontrial —the accused, or the societythatjudges her?" It promisesto be anail-biting,thought-provoking and absorbingevening.
THECASE
Thetrial of KarenAndre (KendraMaduray)grips NewYork. Oncethe brilliant secretary—and mistress —ofpowerful
Swedish financier Bjorn Faulkner,she stands accused of his deathafter he fell 50 storeysfromthe penthousethey onceshared. Thecourtroom becomes thestage foramoral duel between two opposing worlds: thecoldrationalism of District AttorneyFlint (TumeloMogashoa) andthe passionate defianceofdefenceattorneyStevens (Gillian Vosloo), who insists that thetruthabout Faulkner's death is tied to thekindofman he was—ruthless, magnetic, andunbound by ordinaryrules. Witnesses deliver testimonyone by one: building staff,the policeinspector,a private investigator, thewidow andmore. Each bringsanother pieceofthe puzzle,until an unexpected
twist silences thecourtroom. While AynRandachievedfameasa novelist (TheFountainhead and Atlas Shrugged among her most famous works),her first public success came as aplaywright. TheNight of January16th, which opened on Broadway in 1935, introduced her to audiences as abold criticofsocial conformity. Thethemes explored remain as relevant today.
SHOWDETAILS
Eveningperformancesat19:30 on Friday 6, 13,20; Saturday 7, 14,and 21 February. Matinées at 14:30onSaturday14and 21 Februaryand Sunday8 February. Milnerton PlayhouseTheatre is at 81 PienaarRoad, Milnerton. Tickets cost R150. .Book at www.milnertonplayers. co.zaorcontact bookings@ milnertonplayers.comfor concessions,discounts andpensioner specials.
Sunday25January. Preparefor an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso.Gates open at 16:00,concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the KirstenboschTicket Office
.Summer Festival at the CityHall: Piazzollaand Pines featuring Lothar Hensel, one of the most sought after bandoneon soloists in the music world, is on Thursday 29 Januaryat19:30. Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets.
.Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night onlyatArtscape on Saturday 31 Januaryat20:30,with Encore,an intimate, acoustic journeythrough ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics,
perform at the KirstenboschSummer Sunset Concert on Sunday 22 February at 17:15. Tickets R255 (youth) or R360 at Webtickets.
.TheFirebird is at ArtscapefromThursday19toSunday22February. Afusionof puppetry anddance. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.TheNutcracker presented by Cape Ballet Africaisatthe ArtscapeOpera House fromWednesday25FebruarytoSunday1 March. TicketsfromR290atWebtickets.
.Die dertigsteKKNKvind van28Maart tot4 AprilinOudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.zavir dievolledige program. Bespreek kaartjiesbyWebticketsofdie KKNK se kantoor
TimothyKieswetterbring sy komedie Mnr.SeksenMev.Kopseer virpaartjies op Sondag8Februarieom14:00en Maandag 9Februarieom20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurantinDurbanville "Die konsep is so oud soos dieberge Ons weet mosnou al dieman is altydlus en dievroualtyd geblus," sê Kieswetter
"Maardit is nou eersonlangs dat hulle uitdie slaapkamerbegin praat en dat ons agterkom dat daareintlik meeras'50 skadu'svan grys'is."
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The Western Cape Police Excellence Awards took place on Saturday 17 January at the Century CityConferenceCentre, bringing together police officers, partners and stakeholders to recognise outstanding service during the 2024-’25financial year. Held under the theme “Elevating Standards, Celebrating Success”, the awards celebrate police officials, teams, partners and community structures who continue to demonstrate professionalism, consistency and commitment while working in demandingand often unpredictable environments. The awardswere officially opened by the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen
Thembisile Patekile, who reflected on the realities of policing over the past year.
Heacknowledged the pressures faced by the officers, commended their dedicationtoprofessional andaccountable service, and paid tribute to police officers who lost their life in thelineofduty during the 2024-’25 financial year.
The keynote address was delivered by the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Maraisatthe awards ceremoney, who highlighted the importance of effective oversight,strong partnerships andcommunityinvolvement in supporting policing outcomes.
Shereiterated the province’s ongoing support for police initiatives in the province
The followingofficerswere crownednational winners:
.Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 2to4): AP Hala (cleaner)
.Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 5to7): WO AMuller
Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 8to12): Capt GJ Joubert
.Admin Groupofthe year:
ProvincialFlightDesk Team
.Visible PolicingEmployee of theyear (level 5to7): Const HV Jantjies (anti-gangunit)
.Visible Policing Employeeof theyear (level 8to12): ColW Muller (Nyanga)
.Visible Policing Group of the year: Provincial Operational Coordination Centre (POCC) –
combat team
.Detective Employee of the year (level5to7): WO JCC Roux
.Detective Employee of the year (level8to12):Col PP Ntsethe
.Detective Group of the year:PO OCI kidnappings
.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Employee of the year (level 5to7): WO AMS van Zyl
.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Employee of the year (level 8to12):Capt LChetty
.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Group of the year: Kraaifontein FCS unit
.Woman of the year:WoWLee (George)
.Manofthe year: Const M Manyebesi (Delft)
.Sports Woman of the year:Sgt LV Isaacs (Atlantis)
.Sportsman of the year:Sgt C
Botha (George)
.Person with Disability of the year:Chief Administration Clerk FBrown
.Sport Person with Disability of the year:WoLJvan Wyk
.Reservist of the year:Const NF Luiters
.Community Police Forum of the year:Khayelitsha CPF
.Catch of the year:Stillbay Police Station
.Station of the year (Capt): Prince Albert Police Station
.Station of the year (Lt Col): Kirstenhof Police Station
.Station of the year (Col): Grabouw Police Station
.Station of the year (Brig): Wineberg Police Station
.Senior Administration manager of the year:Brig Mawela
.Senior Operational Manager of the year:Brig Masakala
FORM 27A -NOTICE OF LODGEMENTOFAPPLICATION FORREMOVAL
LIQUOR
OF SECTION 66(2) OF THEWESTERNCAPELIQUORACT,2008 –[REG. 33(2)]
Notice is hereby giventhatanapplicationfor theremoval of aliquorlicence hasbeen lodged with theWestern Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority)and with the designated liquorofficerinwhose area of jurisdiction thelicensedpremisesare currentlylocated and, wherethe granting of the applicationwill have theeffectof removing thelicence to theareaofjurisdictionofanother designated liquorofficer, also with thedesignatedliquorofficerofthatarea.
Theapplicationconcerned may, up to andincluding the28thday from thedateofpublicationofthe application, upon requestand free of charge,be inspectedbyany person at theofficesofthe Authorityorthe relevant designated liquorofficer(s).Copiesofthe applicationcan be obtained from the Authority after paymentofthe prescribed fee.
Objections andrepresentations maybelodgedinwriting with theAuthority andthe relevant designated liquorofficer(s) in accordance with regulation 33(13) of theRegulations
VORM 27A -KENNISGEWINGVAN INDIENINGVAN AANSOEKOMVERWYDERING VAN DRANKLISENSIEINGEVOLGE ARTIKEL66(2) VANDIE WES-KAAPSE DRANKWET, 2008 –[REG. 33(2)]
Hiermeewordkennisgegee dat’naansoek om dieverwydering van’ndranklisensieingedienisbydie Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid(dieOwerheid) en by die aangewesedrankbeampteinwie se regsgebied diegelisensieerde perseel tans geleëisen, waar dietoestaan vandie aansoek dieverwydering vandie lisensiena dieregsgebiedvan ’n anderaangewese drankbeampte totgevolgsal hê,ook by dieaangewese drankbeampte vandaardiegebied.
Diebetrokkeaansoek kantot en metdie 28ste dagvanaf diedatum vanpublikasie vandie aansoek op versoekengratisdeurenige persoon by diekantore vandie Owerheid of dietersaaklikeaangewese drankbeampte besigtig word.Afskrifte vandie aansoek kanbydie Owerheid na betalingvan dievoorgeskrewe fooi verkry word
Beswareenvertoëmag ooreenkomstigregulasie 33(13) vandie Regulasies skriftelik by dieOwerheidendie tersaaklikeaangewese drankbeampte(s) ingedien word
IFOMU27A -ISAZISO SOKUFAKWAKWESICELO SOKUSUSWAKWEPHEPHA-MVUME LOTYWALA
NGOKWECANDELO66(2) LOMTHETHOWEZOTYWALAWENTSHONA KOLONI,2008 –[UMGAQO 33(2)]
Kunikezelwaisaziso yokuba isicelosokususwa kwelayisenisiyotywalasifakiwekuGunyaziwe woTywala weNtshonaKoloni(abasemaGunyeni)nakwiiofisi zamagosa otywalaagunyazisiweyokwaye,aphoukunikezelwakwesicelo kuza kuchaphazela ukususwa kwelayisenisiphantsikolawulolwelinye igosalotywalaeligunyazisiweyo kuloongingqi
Isiceloekubhekiswa kuso singakwazi,ukuya kwiintsukueziquka usukulwama-28ukusukela ngomhlawokupapashwakwesi sicelo,xasiceliwekwaye simahla, sihlolwe nguyenawuphi na umntuokwiofisi yabasemaGunyeniokanyei(ama)gosaeli(a)jongenenemibaengotywala. Iikopi zesicelo singafumanekakwabasemaGunyeni emva kwentlawuloemisiweyo
Uchaso neengxeloezixhasayoezibhaliweyozingafakwakwabasemaGunyeninakwigosa lotywala eligunyazisiweyo ngokwecandelo33(13) leMigaqo
No.Fullnameofapplicant
Volle naam vanaansoeker Igamaelipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo
Name underwhich business will be conducted
Addressofthe proposed premises
Adresvan dievoorgenome perseel
Idilesi yesakhiwo
Naam waaronde besigheidbedryf salword
Igamaishishini eza
kushishina phantsi kwalo
Category of alicence appliedfor
Kategorielisensie waarom aansoek gedoen word
Uhlobo lwelayisenisi ecetywayo SouthAfrican PoliceServices designated liquor officeroffice wherethe applicationhas been lodged
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PROVINCE,ofwhich section thefloor area, according to thesaid sectionalplanis104 (One Hundred andFour) square metres in extent and(b) An undivided share in thecommon property in thescheme apportioned to thesaid section in accordance with theparticipation quotaasendorsed on thesaidsectionalplan Whichhas beenlost or destroyed. Allpersons having objection to the issueofsuchcopyare herebyrequired to lodge thesameinwriting with theRegistrarof Deeds:Western Cape at ForeshorePlace, 2Riebeek Street,Cape Town Central Business District withintwo weeks after thedate of publicationofthisnotice
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Ayoung swimmer of Barracudas Aquarama in Durbanville won four silver medals andtwo bronze medals at theNMBA inter-district gala heldinGqeberha on Saturday10 January.
Simon Tredoux (10) was part of the Cape Town Aquatics team of 25 boys and 25 girls from all over the Cape metropole who took part.Four districts competed, stretching from the Cape to East London —Cape Town Aquatics, Eden Aquatics, Nelson Mandela Bay Aquatics andBuffalo City Aquatics. Simon came second inthe 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, aswell as in the 200m freestyle relay and200m medley relay.
He won bronze medals for athird place in the 50m backstroke and 100m freestyle. He is trained by his
