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WHAT’S ON /WAT IS WAAR

THURSDAY28MAY

. Theimportanceand challenges of agriculturein SouthAfrica—specificallyinthe WesternCape— will be discussed at the annual meeting of Durbanville Business. JannieStrydom,chief executiveofficerof AgriWestern Cape,and Aubrey Terblanche,managing directorofGideonMilling,willleadthe discussion. The meeting willstart at 18:00 at Stone Shed in Adderley Road,Durbanville.EntranceisR100 formembersand associatemembers, and R220 fornon-members, including dinner and drinks. Confirm attendanceat info@durbanvillesakekamer.co.za

. TheR5booksaleatthe Durbanville Children's Homewilltakeplace from Thursday 28 Mayto Saturday 30 May. Thesalewillbepresented at the reception area on Thursday and Fridayfrom09:00 to 15:00 and Saturday 30 Mayfrom09:00 to 13:00. CDs,DVDsand books,including children'sbooks and coffee-table books, willbeonsale. Bring your own bags or boxes. Card facilitieswillbeavailable

VRYDAG29MEI

. Die NG kerk Sonstraalhou basaar op vanaf12:00 by diekerk op diehoekvan Hebron- en Tulipstraatin AmandaGlen, Durbanville.Bring joufamilie en vriende en komgenietjou Vrydagaandete in diegeselligheid vandie kuiertent.Trakteerjouself op produkte en heerlikeetesby'nverskeidenheidstalletjies —van 'n witolifanttafel, boeke, naaldwerk,kinderaktiwiteite, lekkergoed,plaasprodukte en gebaktot koffie, braaivleis,jaffels, roosterkoek, hamburgers,potjiekos en pannekoek.Kontak Belinda by kommunikasie@ sonstraal.org.zaof021 9761236 metnavrae.

SATURDAY30MAY

. TheDianna JacksonFoundationwillhosta CommunityMarket Dayfrom10:00 to 15:00 at the Summer Greens Community Centre, 22 TinkersRoad, Summer Greens. Theevent will featurelocal vendors, food stalls,handmade crafts, fashion, musicand family-friendlyentertainment.For moreinformation aboutthe market day, contact CJ Jacksonon072 830 1966 (WhatsApp)

. Die Alta du Toit-sentrumbied'ngala-eteom18:30 by Lincolnstraat 80,Boston, Bellville,aan.Gastekan uitsien na 'n driegang-ete,lewendigevermaak en 'n veiling, asook 'n geheime geskenk. Die bekende seremoniemeesterAnrich Herbst salversekerdat alles vlot en gesellig verloop. Kaartjiesisbeskikbaar teen R850 perpersoon. Bespreekper e-posnadonation@ altadutoit.org.za.

. TheDurbanville CatholicChurch is holding aFood Fair,aspartofits fundraisingactivitiesat7 TheCrescent,Durbanville.Taking placefrom11:00 to 16:00, thisannual community event is acelebration of food and life.Choose from avarietyofdelicious food and drinkstalls, including Portuguese, Korean, American, SouthAfrican,Indian and French- Italian-Mediterraneanoptions.Foodvouchersare on sale.CallIrene on 082783 9869

SUNDAY31MAY

. Discoverthe hidden secretsand relics of an abandonedWW2 Military BaseinLlandudno,during aspecial "TOP SECRET" Heritage Tunneland Bunker Tour forTourism Month. Thetrail starts at the bigGun inApostlesBattery Llandudno at 10:30, and willend in thesamespot. Explorersneedtobewalking fit,as there aresteps and obstaclestohurdleand laddersto climb. Childrenneedtobeaccompanied by an adult. Space is limited to 20.Ticketsare R295 per person. Email Matta at mattweisse@mweb.co.za to book or formoreinformation.

. Edgemead’sLargest Indoor Secondhand Market willbeheldatthe Edgemead Community Hall, 83 EdgemeadDrive from 08:00to14:00.Bargains galore

TUESDAY2JUNE

. FCDSkills Centre'spopular pop-up sale fundraiser is back —combining bargainshopping with abigger purpose—2to5 June at the Durbanville Town Hall. Thesalewillbeopen on 2June from 11:00 to 18:00 on 3and 4Junefrom08:30 to 17:30, and on 5June from08:30to13:30.The four-day sale raises funds forFCD's sponsored skillsprogrammesthat equip unemployedindividuals, especiallyyouth,toenter the job marketorstart amicroenterprise.

. TheParkinson'sDisease Support GroupBloubergstrands meetsat10:00for 10:30 in thehallofthe Bloubergstrand Dutch Reformed Church, 3Batavia Street.For moreinformation call Doreen Viljoenon 082410 0783 or Martin vanNiekerk on 083443 8443.

SATURDAY6JUNE

. Bellville Senior Sentrum by Chrismar Villas nooi ‘n ieder en ‘n elk uit na hul plaaswerffunksievan 16:00- 18:00 te Jessiestraat 25, Chrismar.Smullekker eetgoed watbesoekers kanverwagsluit in kerrie en rys, lewerkoekies, pampoenkoekies, roosterkoeke, gebakte poeding met vla, sop, patats en tuisgebakte brood,asook vetkoek, jaffels, en melkkos.Kaartjies kanvooraf by diekassier gekoop word tussen 08:00– 12:00 Maandagtot Vrydag.Skakel021 910 1250 met navrae

Cityneedsspacefor impoundedvehicles

The City of CapeTown is ready for the roll-out of the new traffic regulations which are expected to come into effect soon, according to JP Smith, the City’s Mayco member forsafety and security.

Smith was responding to an enquiry from TygerBurger after the safetyand security portfolio committee approved theamendedtraffic by-law at aspecial meetingonWednesday 13 May.

SAFETYANDSECURITY

“The by-law amendmentshave been approved by the safety andsecurity portfolio committee andthe mayoral committee.The next step is for the amendments to go before afull sitting of Councilfor approval. Once that is achieved, it would need to be gazetted. Theamendedby-law will be enacted once it has been gazetted—hopefully within thenextfew months,”Smith said to TygerBurger.

DANGEROUSBEHAVIOUR

The amendmentsaim to help reduce dangerous behaviour among road users, regulate vehicle safetyand traffic use, and provide for increased vehicle impoundment and nuisance control in public transport operations. Centraltothe amendments are provisionsfor impounding vehicles and imposingrelatedpenalties. These include vehicles used in illegal street racing; cases wherethe driver is under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs or does not possess a valid driver’s licence; situations where a vehicleisdrivenrecklessly on apublic road in amanner thatposes an immediate or imminent dangertopassengers, other road users or pedestrians; and vehicles fittedwith false number plates.

CAUSINGEXCESSIVENOISE

Following theconclusionofthe public participation process, oneadditional provision was included allowing for the impoundment of vehicles operated in contravention of Section 46 of the existing by-law by causingexcessive noise.

Responding to reports that the City’s

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CAUSINGEXCESSIVENOISE

Following theconclusionofthe public participation process, oneadditional provision was included allowing for the impoundment of vehicles operated in contravention of Section 46 of the existing by-law by causingexcessive noise.

Anotherofthe amendments to the existingby-law stipulates that avehicle declared unroadworthy maynot be tested by aprivate testing centre and then returned to theroad.

Thesevehicles may only be tested at a traffic departmenttesting centre to obtain aroadworthy certificate.

The impoundmentrelease fee for all classesofvehiclesinthe 2025/26 financial year is R2 500, excluding storage fees and any fines relatedtothe offence for which thevehiclewas impounded.

"In instanceswhere public transport vehicles do nothave valid operating permits, theimpoundment release fee is R7 000,"Smithsaid.

ROADSAFETYINTERVENTION

"The City's road safety education section conducted aroad safety intervention in Durbanville on Wednesday (20May) to focusonroad safety awareness for both drivers and pedestrians, Fourie said.

"It aims to promote responsible road use," Fourie said at the subcouncil meeting.”

SPEEDING

"Furthermore, smart speed signs are being rolled out in Cape Town to curb reckless speedingacrossthe City.

"Speeding plaguesthe streets, roads

NEWTRAFFIC REGULATIONS EXPECTED TO COME INTO EFFECT SOON

impound lots are already full, Smith confirmed that the Safetyand Security Directorate is working to secureadditional pound space.

“In the interim, we have two impound facilities in Maitland and Ndabeni,and our efforts also include identifying ways to better maximise thesespaces,” he said.

ROADWORTHYTESTS

ONLYATCITYTESTINGCENTRES

Oneofthe amendments to the existing by-law stipulates that avehicle declared unroadworthy may not be tested by a private testing centre and then returned to the road. These vehicles may only be tested at atraffic department testing centre to obtain aroadworthy certificate, Smithsaid previously.

He added: “It is unfortunately the case that thereare places issuing roadworthy certificates for vehicles that are not roadworthy. Vehicles are even taken outside the metro’s boundaries to obtain thesecertificates illegally.”

IMPOUNDRELEASEFEE

On fears of abacklog at testing centres of the City’s traffic department Smith said thereisnobacklog at City testing centres.

“We currently have two centres, in Bellville and Durbanville, that are available to the public, alongside many private service providers. Two more centres will be operational by the end of thismonth in Goodwood and KuilsRiver.” He confirmed the impoundment release fee for all classes of vehicles in the 2025-’26 financial year is R2 500, excluding storage fees and any fines related to the offence for which the vehicle was impounded.

“In instances where public transport vehicles do not have valid operating permits, the impoundment release fee is R7 000.”

and highways of our country and we are seeing high numbers of drivers speeding in all wards in the Subcouncil,"Fourie said.

Atotal of 12 533 speeding transgressions for Subcouncil 7only were recorded in April, of which 6299 wereinWard21, 1 660 in Ward 70, 568 in Ward 103, 2213 in Ward 105 and 1793 in Ward 112.

"There are many motorists who recklessly drive fast, virtually past the point of reason and by exceeding the speed limit, they can incur serious consequences —from heavy fines to fatalities," he said.

CITYOFCAPETOWNAPP

Fourie urged residentstomake use of the City of Cape Townapp.

"A safetyand security reporting feature has been added to the City's app. This allows the publictolog certain categories of by-law and policing incidents directly on the app.

More categories will be phased in over time.

"For now, reportscan be made in 17 subcategories, including metal theft, public drinking, abandoned or broken-down vehicles, problem buildings and poaching," he said.

"Registered users receive safetyand security alerts, which will help to improve awareness of reported incidents in surrounding areas. These alerts arebased on incidentslogged with the City," he said in his report

TheCity's mobile app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play.

. Residentsare encouraged to contact thecall centre to logincidentsofillegal

Houserobberstarget ‘sellers’inFisantekraal

The Durbanvillepolice alertedresidents to anew modus operandi of house robberies in which people advertising items for sale are targeted by criminals.

On Wednesday 13 May a38-year-old Zimbabwean maninGreenville opened his door for apotential client to buy alaptop. The victim runs alaptop repair service from his house in Nasturtium Street and advertises his services on social media

However, when he opened the door, a second person entered and took out a firearm

Policewarns of theftfromvehicles

Theft out of motor vehicles have increased in Durbanville,especially now with winter approaching.

to shop at night,” the poster warns.

REMOTEJAMMING

ROBBERSPOSE AS POTENTIAL CLIENTSTOROB REPAIR SHOP

Service, the investigation is still pending.

BACKDOORFORCEDOPEN

In asecond houserobbery in Fisantekraal in the early hours of Friday 15 May,two unknown malesforced open thebackdoor of thehouse to gain entry.

“It has become aconcern that residents are not taking proper caretolock their vehicles or secure their property,” says Col Gonum Munsamy, station commander of Durbanville police.

Sheisurging residents not to leave valuablessuch as their tools, jackets, cellphones and sporting equipment in theirvehiclesand parking it overnight on thestreet. In aposter to alert residents thepolice warnsresidents to “not make it easyfor thieves”.

“Bepart of thesolutionand make sure nothing is visible for those who would like

“Be very vigilant at shopping malls. Ensure your vehicle is locked, due to remotejamming,” Munsamy warns.

According to her the hot spots in Durbanville and surrounding areas where remotejamming and theft out of motor vehicles mostly occur, are Stodels Garden Centre, Cobble Walk Shopping Centre, the Durbanville CBD, especially in Gladstone Street,where people park when going to pubs in the vicinity.

Sportsway (near all the sportsclubs) and the Pick nPay shopping centre arealso risk areas, she says.

Thr grant To the Team to Fisantekraa suppo fun Cit the of Fe City’s sanitation. series and awareness Feb up planting alien wetland river

Pampoenkraal oxenrestored

han R420 000 hasbeen spent the City to restore theoxen the historical Pampoenkraal outdoor exhibition, whichhas alised over the past year. restoration of the oxen has been by the Durbanville Heritage

BRASSHUMANFIGURE

dalism startedwiththe theft ss human figure. Overtime all sculptures werevandalised. he larger oxensculptures had sbrokenoff and the rest all ttention,”Theresa Uys, Mayco for CorporateServices, said in to an enquiry from TygerBurger original artist, Marieke Prinsloourrently movesbetween her nCape Town andCornwall, where she develops most of her tingofmostofher work is done Town. rwork hasbeen done by Rohan lDesign. ssingcomponentshave been nd attached to the sculptures. cracks, damage and weathering repaired andall the sculptures otheir original colours,”Uys ation of the oxenmarks the waterstopfor farmers passing Durbanville andistherefore an and special heritage site. ne of the City’sheritage Similar to townssuch as Franschhoek, Durbanville is its 200 year history,” Uys said. grade of the town hall precinct te aquality publicopen space tone for the upgrade of the ville centralbusiness district she said.

Winesearnvintnersecondplace

The winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal in the Durbanville WineValley has been awardedthe runner-up titleinaprestigious wine competition for next-generation winemakers.

Richard Schroeder (33) hasearned the 2026runner-up title for twoofhis highly regardedAnna de Koning Chenin Blanc wines —ofthe 2024 and 2025 vintages. The annual award, sponsored by iTOO and convened by Winemag.co.za, celebrates winemaking excellence amongst contestants under 35 years.

GROWINGLISTOFACHIEVEMENTS

Schroeder’s latest in agrowinglist of achievementsisinrecognition of theoutstanding winemakingevident in the 2024and 2025 vintages of Groot Phesantekraal’s chenin blanc, earning 94 and 93 points respectively.

The Anna de Koning Reserve label honours the farm’s 18th-centuryowner, who was thedaughter of aslave and wentontobecome one of the Cape’s most prominentsociety belles and property owners.

CAPACITYTOFLOURISHUNDERWARMER CONDITIONS

Schroeder saysthat growing chenin blanc in Durbanville, widelyconsidered acool-climate area, might look like swimming upstream.

“In South Africa, we tend to associate chenin with resilience and adaptability and the capacitytoflourish under warmer conditions. Andthat’s true.It’salsoa perception that’s amplified by stories of chenin appearing in places like Israel’s Negev Desert or Mendoza in Argentina But in truth, chenin’s birthplace, the Loire in France, offers arange of cool subregions —pockets that yieldbeautifully fresh and crisp wines,” he says

PRIMARYWHITEWINEFOCUS

“Even though Durbanvilleissoreadily associated withsauvignon blanc, planting chenin here actually makes alot of sense too. It hasbecome our primary white wine

Jeandré Brink.

WINNING WINEMAKER SHARES SOME OF THE SECRETS OF HISSUCCESS

focus. In our experience, the wines develop generous aromatics, concentration and freshness at comparatively low alcohol levels.We strive foranetherealquality witha satisfying mouth-filling densityat the same time,”Schroedersays

FERMENTEDPARTLYONSKINS

The Anna de Koningwines were fermented partly on the skins andmatured in acombinationofconcrete, terracotta amphorae andoak

“Wewere looking to harmonise thefloral aromaticsand lemon-like aciditywitha creamy, texturedgrip andhints of ripe pearand spice.

“The grapesfor thetwo winning wines come from thefarm’s Block 7vineyard harvested in multiple passes to capturea spectrum of flavourprofiles andnatural complexity.

“Groot Phesantekraal’s chenin vineyards arerootedindecomposed Malmesbury shale soils richinclay, offering excellent water retention anddrainage while encouraging deep root penetration

“Combined with Durbanville’s cool, slow-ripening conditions, the location allows the winemaking team to achieve an ‘almostweightless intensity’,” according to Schroeder.

TROPHIES

He has previously won trophies at theInvestecTrophy Wine Show, earned recognition at the Michelangelo International Wine &Spirits Awards and been nominated twicefor the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Yeartitle Bornand raised on acattle farm between Durbanville and Paarl, Schroeder shares long-standing ties with Groot Phesantekraal’s Brinkfamily, having gone to school withbrothers Rennieand

He previously worked under Coenie Snyman,formerly of Rust en Vrede, and Kevin Grant of Ataraxia.

He joined the estate in 2020 and, since theunveilingofits new state-of-the-art cellar in 2023, hasenjoyedthe creative freedom to explore with concrete eggs and amphorae,aswellasFrench oak, while simultaneously making small-batch and larger-edition wines.

“Richardhas brought enormous energy, curiosity andconfidence to our winemaking programme,” says André Brink, owner of Groot Phesantekraal.

“This award recognises not only his talent,but also Groot Phesantekraal’s commitment to exploring what Durbanville Chenin Blanc can truly become.”

For Schroeder, thejourney is only beginning

“Thereisstill so much to uncover with chenin blanc,” he says. “That’s what makes it so exciting.Every vintage reveals anotherlayer.”

Inskrywingsoop virSATerroir

Terroir-gefokusde wynmakers kannog tot 12 Junie hul keurwyn inskryf vir vanjaar se SA Terroir Wyntoekennings. Die topwyne wat dieKaapse wynland se terrein-kenmerke weerspieël, word in dié unieke kragmeting aangewys.

HONDERDEINSKRYWINGS

Hierdie toekennings –gehou onder die vaandel van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Wynskouvereniging (SANWSV),wat ook die Veritas-toekennings aanbied –is in 2005 ingestel en ontvang jaarliks honderde inskrywings wat meeding om ses trofeë vir wyne uit spesifieke grond- en klimaatsterreine —terroir synde dieFranse termvir uitsonderlike terroir-kenmerke. Slegs wyne wat deur die Wyn en Spiritusraad (WSR) as wyn van oorsprong van 'n spesifieke wyk, 'n distrik wat nieinmeer as een wyk verdeel is nie, landgoed-geproduseerde wyne en enkelwingerdwyne mag vir die terroir-kompetisie ingeskryf word.

VIERVERSKILLENDETERROIRS

Christo Pienaar, voorsitter van SANWSV,sêhulle is trots om die SA Terroir Wyntoekennings agt jaar gelede by hul portefeuljetekon insluit.

"Die kompetisie vier die vele verskillende terroirs van ons wynland en ons wynmakers se vaardighede om wenwyne daaruit te skep wat ons terroir en veelsydigheid beklemtoon.

“Ons wingerdbouers is kundiges wat hierdie terreine ten volle benut om die beste kultivars te kweek, terwyl die wynmakers die voortreflikste wyne uit wyd uiteenlopende druifkultivars van ons perfekte grond- en klimaatsterreine skep,”sêhy. Die trofeë word toegeken aan die nasionale wenners –die top-enkelwingerdwyn, top-wyn uit ou wingerde, top-wynlandgoed, topterroirprodusent, top-area en algehele top-wyn.

NASIONALEWENNER

Uit al die wyne wat aan die SA Terroir Wyntoekennings deelneem, word 'n nasionale wenner van elke kultivar en wynstyl aangewys deur ‘n paneel beoordelaars wat bestaan uit vyf Kaapse Wynmeesters. Inskrywings vir die kompetisie is oop tot 3Junie, met laat inskrywings wat op 12 Junie sluit. Beoordeling vind van 23 tot 26 Junie plaas en die wenners word op 12 Augustus by 'n dinee in die Lanzerac Hotel &Spa aangekondig.

JuniorCouncilelectsnewleaders

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

The city’s Junior Council has officially ushered in anew generationofyouth leadership, with the election of itsJunior Executive Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip on Saturday 16 May.

The Junior City Council (JCC) is a prestigious, non-political City initiative designed to shape the next generationof ethical leaders through hands-on exposure to local government.

It gives Grade10and 11 learners the chance to engage withcivic issues,lead community projects, and share ideas that strengthen their communities. Through the programme, membersbuild integrity,accountability, and astrong commitmenttopublic service.

In March this year the citywelcomed 50 newly selected junior councillors chosen from arecord-breaking 929 applications for the unique leadership programme.

People’s Post spoke to someofthe newly elected executivetohear their plans,

YOUTH LEADERSHIP STRENGTHENED AS JUNIORCOUNCILELECTS TOPOFFICIALS

pollution and developmentprojects.

When askedhow he plans to make youth voices more influentialinlocal decisionmaking, hesaid he plans to engage directly with communities andvisit schoolstoconduct surveys andamplify youngpeople’s voices.

Taking the helm as JuniorDeputy Mayor is Samantha September, aGrade 11 learner fromParow High School. The teen saidshe cannot wait to take on the role, contributetoher community andmake a meaningful impact during her term.

“I am excited, but Iamaware it is ahuge responsibly because Iwill be advising thejuniormayor. But we are starting something big.”

Asked about key challenges facing young

Freemasterclasses atArtscapeTheatre

Artscape's series of free Saturday masterclasses, which opened last weekendaspart of the theatre's 55th anniversarycelebrations, continues with apacked programmerunning through to November.The sessions take placeinthe iSibaya Room on the firstfloor from 10:00 to 12:00, and areopen to artists, students,artsprofessionalsand general audiences. Seating is limitedand booki is ntial.

MARIONGRYPNAELKEGRAS-HOLM

MASTERCLASSESCONTINUE AS 55TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME EXPANDS

costumedesigner DavidPamplin. The4 July session,facilitated by Africa Melane, pl whatitm to buildas tainable

Marion Holmbring haar nuweeenvrouvertoning, Gryp elkegrasHolm,naDie Boer-teaterrestaurant op Saterdag 13 Junie om 20:30enSondag 14 Junie om 14:00.“Desperaatheid laat jou na grashalms gryp In Suid-Afrikaisons emosioneel desperaat om net asseblieftog bietjie positieftevoelenhoop te kry vir iets,”sêHolm.Komgrypsaam aan elkegrasHolm en loop uit met‘npositiewe uitkyk,‘nhoopvollehart en‘n groot gegiggel.Kaartjies kosR220.Bespreek by www.dieboer.comofby021 9791911.

. ElandrétreeopbyKapstadt BrauhausDurbanville op Vrydag 29 Mei om 20:00.Die deuremaak 18:00 oop. Kaartjies kosR220byQuicket

. TheRockyHorror Show is at Theatreonthe Bayin CampsBay currentlyuntil 31 May. Theproduction is ratedPG16.Tickets startfromR200.BookatWebtickets or on 021 4383300

. Cape Town Operapresents Georges Bizet's Carmen, astory of passion, freedom and jealousy at Artscape until31May.Tickets from R180 at Webtickets. . Please,don't call me moffieruns at Artscape from 2to6 June.Nounder 16s. Tickets R150atWebtickets . Killer Queen –ALamtaDanceProduction runs from 4to20June at Theatreonthe Bay. Ticketsfrom R200 at Webtickets.

. ¡Pulso!-Classical Guitar &FlamencoDance PerformanceisatAllianceFrancaise, Loop Street on Friday 5June at 18:30.Tickets from R180 at Quicket. . Spoegwolf tree op Saterdag 6Junie om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosvan R290 tot R350.Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. Cape Town Concert Series:Charl duPlessis –Mozart,Mambo &Merlot is on Saturday6 June at 15:00atThe Baxter.Tickets from R100 to R300at Webtickets.

. Rocco de Villiers:Klawer is by DieBoer-teaterrestaurant,Durbanville op Saterdag 6Junie om 20:30 en Sondag7Junie om 14:00.Kaartjies kosR280. Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.

R260. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net

. TheBig Blues Showdownwith Albert Frost, Rich Pryor, Matt,Alecand more is at the Durbanville Golf Club on Friday 12 June at 19:45. Tickets R220 at Quicket.

. DonVino Saxy Vibes 8isatthe Grand Arena, GrandWestonSaturday13June at 19:00.Tickets R190 to R350 at Webtickets.

. CentreStage –Dancingintothe future is on Tuesday16June at 19:00atArtscape. TicketsfromR180 to R300 at Webtickets.

. Zaan Sonnekus tree op Vrydag 19 Junieom20:30 by Heroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjieskos vanR180 tot R220.Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net

. Eloff tree op Saterdag 20 Junie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjieskos vanR140tot R180 Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net

. Bobbyvan Jaarsveld tree op Vrydag 26 Junie om 20:30byHeroesBrackenfellop. Kaartjieskos van R180 totR220. Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net.

. Leah tree op Saterdag 27 Junie om 20:30by Heroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjieskos R180 totR220. Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net

. Prime Circleisatthe BarnyardTheatreTyger Valley on Wednesday 1Julyat19:30. TicketscostR280 at www.barnyardtheatre.co.za

. KickstArtTheatre bringsPuss in Boots,written and directedby Steven Stead, to the Baxter Theatrefrom 26 June to 18 July.Tickets from R250atWebtickets.

Navi Redd

Navi Redd komtreeopSaterdag30Mei om 20:30 en Sondag31Mei om 14:00 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurantinDurbanville op Toedie serenade-groepieDuo Decim destydsop diekampus vandie RAUvrouestudenteseharte vermurwehet,het hullegeen idee gehad watvoorlênie 'n Paar jaar later, in 2004, is Navi Redd geboreen het een vandie land se gewildsteacappela-groepe geword Ná 21 jaar tref dievyfmanskapsteeds gehorese oreenhartemet allesbehalwe instrumente. Hulle

sing, maak verskeie perkussie-instrumentena, en skep byklanke en ritmes slegsmet die gebruikvan asem, stembande,lippe en tonge. Die groep se natuurlike talent om suiweren dinamieseharmonieë te skep word in elke vertoning met humor vervleg. Hul repertoiresluit 'n wyeverskeidenheidin–van Pink FloydenRobbie Williams totdie Bee Gees, MichaelJackson, die Rolling Stones en meer . Kaartjieskos R220.Bespreekby www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.

Hiermet die besoek aan die Durbanvillekinderhuis is (van links) Johan Lochner (Durbanville-kinderhuis), Chantelle Gericke (departementshoof: Botterblommetjies), Angelina Snyman (Durbanville-kinderhuis) en TinekeBotes (hoof: Botterblommetjies).

Botterblommetjies vierverjaarsdag

Die Botterblommetjies-kleuterskool in Durbanville het vanjaar sy verjaarsdag op ’n besondere manier gevier deur nie net fees te vier nie, maar ook ’n verskil in ander se lewens te maak.

Met die tema van “gee eerder as ontvang” het die skool besluit om sy spesiale dag te gebruik om liefde en omgee met die gemeenskap te deel.

As deel van die vieringe het Botterblommetjies boereworsrolle aandie kinders en personeel van die Durbanvillekinderhuisuitgedeel.

"Die dag was gevul met glimlagte, dankbaarheidendie warm gevoel van saamwees," sê Tineke Botes, skoolhoofen mede-eienaarvan die Botterblommetjieskleuterskool.

WAREVREUGDE

Durbiespresteer in redenaars

Van die 32 leerders van die Laerskool Durbanville wat aan die eersteronde van die Kansvatters-redenaarskompetisie deelgeneem het, het 23 vir die halfeindronde gekwalifiseer. Ná afloop van die Wes-Kaapse uitdunrondes het vier vir die halfeindronde gekwalifiseer, wat vandag (Woensdag 27 Mei) by die ATKV Goudini plaasvind.

Na afloop vandie Wes-Kaap uitdunrondes,het vier sprekers vir die semifinaal gekwalifiseer,wat vandag (Woensdag27Mei)bydie ATKV Goudini plaasvind Voor is Conrad Kriel (links) en AmyRose Watson. AgterisJosua Potgieter en JP de Wet.

DIE SKOOL HETBESLUIT

OM TE GEE, EERDER AS OM TE ONTVANG

SPESIAALENGELIEFD

Die Durbanville-kinderhuis het sy opregtewaardering uitgespreek vir die gebaar, wat nie net ’n heerlikeete ingesluithet nie,maar ook die kinders spesiaal engeliefd laat voel het.

"Die Botterblommetjiesse verjaarsdagvieringdien as ’n mooi voorbeeld vanhoe klein dade van goedhartigheid ’n groot verskil kan maak in ’n gemeenskap,"sê'nwoordvoerder van die kinderhuis.

Volgens Botes was ditvir hulle belangrik om die kleingoed van jongs af te leer dat ware vreugde daarin lê om ander gelukkig te maak. “Ons wou onsverjaarsdag gebruik om ietsbetekenisvol te doen en om vir die kinders te wys hoebelangrik dit is om om te geevir ander,”het sy gesê.

Die leerders wataan die semifinaal deelgeneem het,isvoor (van links) Christopher Koegelenberg, Cobus Wentzel,Conrad Kriel,Rolofvan Geer,Ayden Brown,JanharmleRouxenJPdeWet.Middel: Elinay Ueckermann,Zanél Myburgh,Gemma vanDeventer,Ava Nolte,Amelia vanAarde,Amy Rose Watson,Zara Cloete en Elmé Conradie.Agter:MiyréUeckermann,Leah Brown,Constant vanDeventer,Rossouw le Roux, Lian Coetzee,Anna Bella Bezuidenhout,George ViljoenenJosua Potgieter

Confessions of achildhood fartgun

When Iwas nine, my mother accidentally turned me into afartgun.

Iamnot exaggerating.

Ididn’t understand the mechanics of it at thetime but years later,wonderinghow muchpotential damage had been doneto my internal organs, Ilooked it up and was unpleasantly surprised.

But before we get to that, let meexplain WhenIwas little, my eczema was very bad and nothing that the talented doctors at RedCross Hospital didatthe timewas abletoget it under control.

My mother, who was very traditionalist, God rest her soul, tried everyhome remedyand old wives’ tale suggested This meant that most nights, beforebed my mother would give me atrustydose of Scotts Emulsion along with whatever homeremedy we were trying at the time. When Iwas nine, someonerecommended blomswael,orflowers of sulphur as it is calledinEnglish. Now, just an aside, flowers of sulphur is indeedagood remedyfor itching when used topically, but whoever advised my mother forgot to tellher that footnote.

So for at least aweek,every night, my mom gave me atable spoon of Scotts Emulsion and aglass of blomswael swirled in warm milk to drink. It didn’t quite dissolvesoitwas clumpyand grainy.It also tasted foul andsmelled like rotten eggs.

MYMOTHERHADACCIDENTALLY HELPEDMECREATETOXICFARTS

But what was far worse waswhatitdid to my insides.

The next day Iwould sit in classand try my hardest to subdue my gurgling tummy. Eventually Iwould fail and out would slip an SBD (silent but deadly) fart.

Normally the term SBDis tongue-incheek but with me, at the time, it was literal. My classmates would gag and groan as the rotten egg smell hung in the small classroom, clinging to the walls

If you were one of my classmates, I apologise. And I’m also sorrythatthis apology came decades late, but Iwas too embarrassed to admitthat it was meatthe time.

When one of the learners nearest me vomited after Ifarted, Iwenthome at the end of the week and stoically refused to keepdrinking the foul junk –which had had zero impact on my inflamed skin. Ilearned, many years later, that while not dangerous to my innards —thankfully blomswael causes agut reaction that releaseshydrogen sulphide. Besides smelling rotten, it is toxic inlargedoses. Put another way, my mother had accidentally helped me create toxicfarts thatcould have been weaponised

No learners were harmed in the misguided attempts to heal myitchy skin, but years later, when my daughter was bornand Icarried on the Scotts Emulsion tradition, Igave it ataste for old times’ sake. The next day my skin was inflamed Iread the label and discovered that the tonic was madefrom cod liver oil—and had triggered my fish allergy. It hadbeen the villaininmychildhood health dramas allalong.

So what is the point of this you mayask? Well, Idon’t have one. The most Igot out of that experience is asmall nugget of wisdom and avery funny story —and by writing this, along overdue apology —but Ihave no strong political or economic point to make today.

At the very least, Ihope thisstinky story brightened yourday. -LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY

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Stad se inwonersmoetgordel styf knoop

Die DA beskou homselfasdie partywat die Wes-Kaap diebestebestuur

Infrastruktuur in vergelyking met ander provinsies is vangoeie gehalte.Netjiesepaaie,meestemense het toegangtot skoon drinkwater, minimalekragonderbrekingsen skoon dorpe

Beleggersbakleiomhier te kanbelê, maarkom onskyk dieper.Hoë munisipalerekeninge forseer baie menseomhul huiseteverkoop en alternatiewe akkommodasie te soek waar hulslegs verantwoordelik isvir krag en watergebruik.

Dieres vandie munisipalerekeningisdan die huiseienaar se verantwoordelikheid. Om elkeaand te kanbad, het 'n luukse geword.Baie mense badslegs drieuit sewe dae.Die oorblywende vierdae word daar uit'nskotteltjie gewasomskoon te kom. Geisers word dan net aangesit vir ongeveer 'n uur en almalmoet vinnig badofstort voor die waterkoud word Elektriesestowe is verkoop om plek te maakvir gasstofies.Kos word niemeer daagliksvoorberei nie. Inwoners vind hullekan gasspaar deurvir twee tot

Graagwil ek reageer op Elsa le Grange vanWelgelegen se brief “Houopdie sentetel”(TygerBurger 20 Mei). Nie almal is so bevooreg soos jy om niesente te tel nie.Ons asmiddelklasgemeenskap word letterlik gemelk om nie eens te kanspaar vir enigiets anders nie. Ek verwys ook na persoonlike belasting en nouook deesdae meterfbelasting. Almal praat so gemaklik oordie woordspaar,maar hoekan ‘n mens met al die kostes watopgaan?

drie dae kosopeen slag te maak.Etesin'nrestaurant is gestaak

Mensehou die groot supermarkte se pamflette dop vir spesialeaanbiedingeomdie nodigetekoop.Met Shopritewat voorsieningmaak vir die laeinkomstegroep,kry ‘n mens gereeld'ntrollie metafgemerkte pryseopvrugtevan goeie gehalte, koppies sop, brood en vele ander items watmense koop om geld te spaar Voertuie staan en stof opgaar of word verkoop.Met die verhogings in brandstof hetuitstappies onbekostigbaar geword.Om'nUber of taxibuitespitstyd te gebruik, is heelwatgoedkoper.Risikovir smash and grab carjacking en hijacking hetteen 'n ongelooflike spoed toegeneem. Om te stap,het 'n risikogeword. Leegleërs en kriminelewag om elkehoek en draai om jou te beroof.Bankkaarteenselfone word in klereversteek, juweliersware en beursies word by die huis gelos. Uitlanders koop oral eiendom en omskepdit in bordeleensmokkelhuiseofsogenaamde studenteverblyf waar misdaad floreer.Skape word aangekoop watin die strateloop en geslag word in woonbuurte waar

Onshet ongelukkig'ngemeenskap van“sponsors” geword en die gelukkige wenneromdit te wees, is onsasmiddelklas. Ons het nie 'n probleem om vir dienste(watwerk)tebetaal nie, maar hoekom moet netsekeremense meer betaal vir dieselfde diens wat gebruik word?

Dit gaan nieoor waar jy blyofhoe groot jou huis is nie; dit behoort te gaan oor hoeveelgebruik word

Ek weet vanmense watomtrent niksvir dienste

lewende hawe onwettig is. Plakkerskampe word toegelaat om oral opgerig te word.Tenteenhokke is oral sigbaar in die dorpe, parkies, langssnelweëenonder bruê,wat ‘n probleem word vir omliggende inwonersweens diefstalen inbrake. Die DA-bestuur vanStadKaapstad gloaan kruissubsidie waar die middelklasenmeer gegoede belastingbetalersvir die minderbevoorregtesmoet sorg deur hoëmunisipaletariewe te hef. Maar,asjy deur die plakkerskampe beweeg, sien jy onwettige krag en waterverbindings, duur karreenTV-skottels in oorvloed. Stad Kaapstad is besig om die belastingbetalers metsyhoë tarieweteverarm en hul lewensstandaardteverlaag om voorsiening te maak vir hul projekte, agendas en hoësalarisse vir diegene watdie besluitenamensinwonersmaak.Belastingbetalers se hulpkreteenversoekevir laer tariewe word ignoreer en inwonerswordgedwing om al hoemeer skuldtemaak om te oorleef. Dit is die ware realiteit om 'n inwoner vanStadKaapstad te wees.

LIZELLE STRYDOM, Chrismar

betaal nie,oor waar hulle bly, maar gebruik selfsmeer waterasons omdat daar meer menseindie huis woon

Dink jy dit is regverdig?

Ek voel baie jammervir die mensewat afgetree is en wathul eiendom al jaregelede gekoop het toedit nog nie 'n gesogtebuurtwas nie,maar nousobaie virdienste moetbetaal dat dit amper onmoontlik vir hulle is om methul pensioen uit te kom.

SENTETELLER,E-pos

Hoop skolefokus netsoernstig op akademie as op sportprestasies

Ek hetnou al 'n paar keer lesersbriewe opgemerk waarin die skrywers klaoor die toestandvan rugbyby sekere skole— soos oor DF,enTygerberg. Vanwanneer af troefsport akademie?

Ek stuur my kinders skool toeomteleer,nie om bal te skop,slaan of gooi nie. Dit is belaglikdat kinders "gekoop"word, of duur sportafrigters aangestel word

sodat die eerstespan Saterdag kanwen. Om nie eens te praat vandie spesiale diëteendrukwat op die kinders geplaas word om op die veld te presteer nie, terwyl sommigeseakademieseprestasies daaronder ly.Ekhoop die skolemet die duur afrigters het ooknet die beste toerustinginhul wiskunde- en wetenskapklasse

Ja, buitemuurse aktiwiteiteisbelangrik vir emosionele, fisiekeengeestelikegroei en deelnamemoet aangemoedig word.Maar koester die metnatuurlike sporttalent en houdie fokusopakademieseprestasie Nie almal kaneendagSpringbokkeofProteas word nie.Wat daarvanasjou span Saterdag verloorhet! ESTHER,Durbanville

Mediavennoot belegg

SISKAMARTIN

Omvanjaar as mediavennoot by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat (UV) se Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisiebetrokke te wees, is vir Novus Media veel meer as ’n borgskap –dit is ’n belegging in die mense wat Suid-Afrika se verhaal volgende gaan vertel.

Esmé Smit, uitvoerende hoof, sê die maatskappy glo sterk gemeenskappe word gebou deur mense wat hul stories vertel en hul stemme gebruik. “As mediamaatskappy weet ons die volgende geslag is nie net ons lesers en kykers nie, hulle is ook ons toekomstige joernaliste, redakteurs, verkoopspersone, digitale skeppers en leiers.”

Die kompetisie ondersteun hul kernwaardes –gemeenskap, vertroue en relevansie –perfek. Dit vier die beste van plaaslike talent. Ouers, onderwyser en leerders vertrou die kompetisie is eerlik en deursigtig, en ditisrelevant deur werklik ’n verskilinjong menseselewens te maak.

VERWAGTINGVIRDEELNEMERS

Hoewel Novus Media vanjaar die eerste keer by hierdie kompetisie betrokke is, hoop hulle reeds elke finalis verlaat die eindronde met drie dinge: Selfvertroue; ’n netwerk van deelnemers, borge, beoordelaars, mentors en toekomstige vriende; en verruimde visie danksy die blootstelling Dit was presies Liam-Lloyd Doman, ’n finalis in 2025, se ervaring van dieeindronde.

“Die kompetisie hetmy selfvertroue verbeter. Dit het my geleer om my vermoëns te vertrou en trots te wees op my prestasies, harde werk en persoonlikheid. Dit het my ook gehelp om beter onder druk te werk,terwyl ek lewensvaardighede soos kommunikasie, leierskap en selfdissipline ontwikkel het.

“Ek het waardevolle vriendskappe en sterk verbintenisse gevorm, wat my baie gehelp het in my eerste jaar van universiteit,omdat ek reeds mense geken het Dit het dit makliker gemaak om aan te pas, nuwe mense te ontmoet en meer gemaklik en selfversekerd in die nuwe omgewing te voel,” sê Doman. Sy raad aan toekomstige deelnemers sluit hierby aan: “Geniet elke oomblik ten volle, wantdaardie twee dae vlieg verby! Wees jouself, geniet die uitdaging en adrenalien, en waardeer die mense wat jy langs die padontmoet. Die kompetisie gaan nie net oor die titel nie, maar oor die

Die digterCaren Kearley gaan haar

debuutbundel Dawerende stiltes van 2025 voordrabydie byeenkoms van die Durbanville-poësiekring op Woensdag10Junie.Dit beginom10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal.

Die bundel is 'n versameling van Kearley se persoonliksteensterkste

herinneringe en vriendskappe watjyvir altydsaammet jou sal dra.”

Novus Media, een van Suid-Afrika se grootste en mees dinamiesemediagroepe, se wortels lê diep in gemeenskapsmedia en plaaslike joernalistiek watmense se lewens raak. Volgens Smit publiseer die maatskappyvan die oudste Afrikaanse koerante in die land.

“Rooi Rose,een vandie mees geliefde Afrikaanse vrouetydskrifteindie land, is deel vanons familie. Ons het NovaNews gebou: ’n gratis, tweetalige, digitale nuusplatform,wat reedsindie top-10van aanlynuitgewers in Suid-Afrikais.”

Boonop is Die Papier, die jongste weeklikse Afrikaanse koerant,inhul stal en bou die maatskappy ooknou aan die grootste skolesportplatform in Suid-Afrika.

“Suid-Afrikahet een vandie hoogste jeugwerkloosheidskoerse in die wêreld. Te veel talentvolle jong menseverlaatdie skolestelsel sonder dat iemand ooitvir hulle gesê het: ‘Jy is uitstaande. Jy het ’n bydrae om te lewer. Jy maak saak’,” sê Smit . Skandeerdie QR-kode om die inskrywingsvormaf te laai. Stuur dit teen 31 Julie na Linda Greyling by greylinl@ufs.ac.za

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AIbotsmakeinroadsinrealestate

The image of the estate agent is deeply ingrained in theSouth Africanpsyche: asharply dressed professional withathick portfolio,a tank full of optimism, and aterritory carved outbysuburb and instinct. That agent is going extinct.

In their placerises anew breed —the bionic agent. Armed with predictive analytics, AI-powered lead generation, and an intimate understanding ofhow machines nowmediate the buyer-seller relationship, these agents aren’t just surviving the tech revolution. They’re leading it.

“Too many agents still thinktechnology is going to replace them,” says Yael Geffen, CEO of LewGeffen Sotheby’s International Realty. “They’re looking in the wrong direction. Technology isn’t here to replace professionals —it’shere to make you superhuman. The agent who embraces the tools will outperform the agent who fears them, every single time.”

THESNIPERRIFLE,NOTTHESHOTGUN

For decades, thestandard agent playbook was“farming” —blanketing a neighbourhood with flyers, hoping atiny

Technologyisgreatlychanging thefaceofrealestate salesacrossSouthAfrica

percentage might stick. It was avolume game:more calls, more showings,more luck.

Thatmodel is now economically untenable. With the primelendingrate stabilisingathigher levels, transaction efficiency isn’t aluxury —it’ssurvival. Every hour wasted on alow-probability leadis moneylost.

Enter predictive analytics. Tools like Lightstone’s “propensity to sell” modelling nowallow agents to analysevastdatasets —bondcancellation patterns, average holding periods by suburb, demographic shifts, even maintenanceand renovation trends —toidentify sellers before they’ve madea single decision.

“We’re movingfrom farming to sniping,” Geffen explains.

“One tool that’sstreamlining our processsignificantly is LOOM’s global virtualagent, whichisalways-on-duty AI-powered software thatsimulates humanconversation via text or voiceto assist clients and agents access up-to-theminute informationonproperties on the market, to facilitatetransactions and to set up digital meetingsfor agents and their sellers and buyers. It’s arealestate tool currently in use by 400 000 companies aroundthe world, which makes Lew Geffen Sotheby’s InternationalRealty confident that it hasa stable and dynamic back end.

“Whatthis tech meansfor agents isgetting alist in theirareas of 150 addresses that are calculated to be statistically more likely to go on the marketinthe short to mediumterm. You’re notwasting timeoncold calls. You’re having warm conversations withpeople whoare already thinking aboutmoving. That’s not magic. That’s mathematics.”

THE24/7AGENTNEVERSLEEPS

Geffen says while South African agents sleep, the market doesn’t. And increasingly,the first point of contact between apotentialclient andabrand isn’t ahuman —it’sa machine. Internationally, Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates are alsodeploying AI-

as they speak human.”

TRADITIONAL SALESPEOPLE ARE GOINGEXTINCT AS BIONIC AGENTS CHANGE THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY

poweredconversational agents that greet prospective clients 24 hours aday. By simply scanningaQRcode in an agency window, apasserby caninstantly begin discussing their property project with an intelligentchatbot.

“Thesetools handle the first-level questions, qualify leads, andgather initial information before ahuman agent ever getsinvolved,” says Geffen. “That’snot a threat to the agent. That’s agift

“It means when you finally speak to that client,you’re notstarting from zero. You’restarting from informed. You can walk into that conversation knowing exactly what they want, what they can afford, andhow serious they are.”

The technology handles the routine; theagent delivers the relationship. The machine qualifies; the human closes.

THEGEOSHIFT: WHYGOOGLEJUSTCHANGEDTHEGAME

Perhaps the mostprofound shift happeningright now is invisible to most agentsbut will fundamentally reshape how properties are found.

It’s calledGenerative Engine Optimisation —GEO.

Here’s how it works: When abuyer asks GoogleGemini or ChatGPT aquestion –“Find me athree-bedroom house in Cape Town’s southern suburbs with solar and seaviews under R8 million” —the AI doesn’t just return links. It synthesises an answer frommultiple sources and presents it directly to the user. Thebuyer may neverclicka single website.

“Propertyportals are absolutely still relevant,” Geffensays.“But they’reno longer the only game in town. If your contentisn’t structured in away that AI can read, summarise, andtrust,you’re invisible in thenew search economy. Your listings need to speakmachine as fluently

This means agencies must rethink their entire digital strategy. Listings need clean data, structured formatting, and authoritative backlinks. Blog content must answer specific questions clearly. The algorithm doesn’t just want keywords —it wants answers.

“The agents who understand GEO will be the ones showing up in AI-generated search results,”Geffen says. “The ones who don’t will wonder why theirphone stopped ringing.”

THEHUMANELEMENT

For all the talk of algorithms and AI, Geffen is adamant about one thing: the technology enables the human; it doesn’t replace him or her.

“I don’t ever see realtors disappearing from the picture, because if covid taught us nothing else, we learnt that humans are sociable animals and we need human interaction —especially if that human happens to be ahighly trained property professional.

“Real estate is still apeople business. It’s still about trust, about reading aroom, about knowing when to push and when to pause. Amachine can’t do that. But a machine can tell you which rooms to walk into.”

Geffen says show houses and the marketing visibility of directional boards are also here to stay.

“Buyers need to fall in love with a home they’rebuying and the only way that happens is if they spend time in the space. These walk-throughs are their opportunity to discover the good and the bad for themselves, which will ultimately influence the clauses in the Offer to Purchase.”

Thebionic agent, then, isn’tacyborg, says Geffen. It’ssimply an agent who has learned to let data do the digging so he or she can do the dealing.

And in amarket where every advantage counts, that might just be the difference between agents surviving and thriving while ensuring sellers are happy with transaction prices and buyers have new homes they love, says Geffen.

Misrepresentation in property salesisalegal minefield

TheSouth African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has warned that accurate accounts of properties forsale by owners, estate agents or auctioneers in South Africa are essential to avoid costly litigation and the cancellation of asale.

While the nature of auctions are based on the common law principle of voetstoots, meaning aproperty is sold “asis”, what is advertised and promoted about aproperty matters as these need to represent the true facts

Misrepresentations during the sales processcan expose careless or dishonest auctioneerstoserious legal liability.

SAIA chair, Joff van Reenen, says South Africancommon law recognises the concept of voetstoots.While widely relied uponincontracts of sale, voetstoots does notexcuse dishonesty or concealment.

This is evidenced in recent court cases thatheld “where aseller, agent or

auctioneerknowingly makes afalse representation or fails to disclose material facts, the protection of voetstoots falls away. Abuyer is therefore entitled to rely on factual statements made about a propertyespecially where those statements induce thedecisiontopurchase or to bid.”

Sellers needtoremember that misrepresentations at any stage can carry legal consequences long after the hammer has fallen.

For auctioneers in particular casual claims or seller-supplied information that is given without checking the facts can become the basis of litigation.

Thelegal consequences can be severe. A purchaser who has been induced to buy apropertythrough misrepresentation may seek rescission of the sale even after transfer has taken place. In such cases the transaction is unwound with the property returned and the purchase price repaid.

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