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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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GrandWest faces R4 million claim

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JO FOURIE@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World is currently involved in an ongoing legal case following an incident in 2020, when a four-year-old girl was allegedly shocked while on the premises.

The child’s father has lodged a claim of R4 million in damages, alleging negligence on the part of GrandWest

Responding to the matter, GrandWest confirmed

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Angus McKenzie, plaaslike raadslid, sê die gemeenskap is geskok oor die sinlose moord en sy hart gaan uit na die bedroefde familie

"Ek wil dit net duidelik maak dat hierdie 'n geïsoleerde bendevoorval is Die slagoffer en die vermeende moordenaar het mekaar geken en die moord is nie 'n weerspieëling van die gemeenskap nie Ek wil vir diegene sê wat nog wapens optel en moor dat hul gedrag nie die ware mense van Bonteheuwel verteenwoordig nie," sê McKenzie

Hy was ook vol lof vir die Stad Kaapstad se wetstoepassers wat vinnig op die toneel was en die gemeenskap kalm gehou het

"Ons as die gemeenskap sal nie toelaat dat boosdoeners ons kinders se toekoms uitmekaar ruk nie Hierdie moordenaar moet weet dat die gemeenskap saam met die polisie gaan werk om hom vas te trek," sê hy

MEDELYE

Medelye het op Facebook ingestroom vir die oorledene, wat 'n driejarige dogter

that it is aware of the incident and that its legal team is studying the judgement

“Maintaining the safety of visitors is extremely important to us and is central to who we are and what we do

“We will always abide by the findings of the court, so we will work with all parties to resolve the matter amicably” said Mervyn Naidoo GrandWest’s General Manager

The case remains ongoing, says GrandWest

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Hazel Banies skryf sy sal haar geselsies met Tharwah mis Sakiena Parkar skryf die gemeenskap moet saam bid vir Kaapstad "Ons onskuldige kinders gaan dood," skryf sy Soraya Salie van die Walking Ladies sê hulle het dit nodig geag om saam op die plek te bid waar Bazier gesterf het "Ons stap elke oggend daar verby en vanoggend (Maandagoggend) het ons net gevoel ons wil daar bid Dis iemand se ma en iemand se dogter wat so wreed vermoor is; en dit nog in Vrouemaand Ons bid vir vrede vir die ouers en die dogter van die oorledene en dat daar vrede in Bonteheuwel sal wees," sê sy

Tharwah Bazier is Saterdag in Bonteheuwel doodgeskiet

Ravensmeadwoman rebuildsECDCentre

Sarah Strauss, principal of Ravensmead Educare Centre (part of the GROW Educare Centres network), has overcome near-impossible challenges to create a safe Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Ravensmead, where children from disadvantaged homes can receive nutritional meals and quality schooling every day

Thanks to partnerships with organisations such as GROW Educare Centres, The Sprightly Seed and Breadline Africa, this centre is on a journey to become a five-star centre

The Ravensmead Educare Centre joined the GROW network for preschools in 2019 GROW works with Strauss to improve the quality of education that takes place in her classrooms continuously and to improve the ECD’s financial sustainability

Thanks to the generous support of MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet the preschool started a thriving food garden with The Sprightly Seed Strauss secured JoJo tanks and a generator and painted and repaired large parts of the school She is paying off R500 000 in municipal debt (which she inherited from the previous tenant) She still has R86 000 left to pay before water and electricity are reconnected

In 2022 GROW helped Strauss connect with new partners and she received a jungle gym from Breadline Africa

BUILDINGONDREAMS

After teaching in the Middle East for seven years Strauss returned home with the dream of opening an ECD centre in her community of Ravensmead, near

Delft woman sweeps into movie

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BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

EDC CENTRE HAS BECOME A BYWORD FOR A GOOD COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCARE

over an abandoned ECD building in the community and turn it into a safe ECD Centre,” said Strauss

“The building had no water and no electricity It was a dump site and unsafe The situation was very challenging I had to find money to remove the rubbish, paint the building, repair the doors and windows and fix the plumbing ”

Thanks to the previous principal not paying the bills, the building had a municipal debt of over R500 000, which Strauss had to take on This means no water and no electricity services will be supplied until she can pay it off Incredibly, after only three years, she has covered most of the debt and has only R86 000 left to pay

“I have managed to get two JoJo tanks and a generator for the school to supply the water and electricity that we need,” she said

“We painted the school and repaired all the doors and windows, even the roof I built a wall around the school We have a veggie garden where we harvest our daily food, thanks to generous support from The Sprightly Seed and sponsors such as MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet The environment is safer now, and our centre is compliant We have six qualified teachers and six assistant teachers

“We have taken on eight severely disabled, special-needs children with different challenges, including language

A woman from Roosendal, Delft has swept her way into a movie literally! She got the surprise of her life when she inadvertently walked onto a film set on Saturday 16 August

The film in production was a psychological drama entitled The Meeting Kaylin Barnes (30) was engaged in her daily work routines, unaware she was about to enter a film set in operation, in Roosendal itself, and then inadvertently became an extra

“My team and I were simply sweeping the streets in Delft’s main road,” she related, “and while I noticed something unusual, with bright lights and someone yelling ‘action!’, I initially did not see the cameras I was unaware that a film production was taking place until I spotted a camera aimed directly at me while I was joking with my work mates, and that’s when I realised I was part of it ”

Barnes believes things happen for a reason and entering a film set may have sparked something extraordinary

“Delft is often viewed in a negative light, yet there are positive developments I never thought I would ever meet the famous actor Jeraido Roman, nor did I think he would be so tall, and yet I had seen him in a few movies ”

She has set her sights on completing her schooling before applying to become a law-enforcement officer, aiming to serve as a role-model for all mothers by demonstrating that pursuing a goal is a worthwhile endeavour “Taking small steps is essential; it is important to learn and educate oneself Motivating a younger and vibrant generation requires significant effort ”

The Meeting narrates the tale of Sebbie, who grapples with the betrayal of his

friends and wife while managing a highpressure, stressful and toxic job This situation ultimately leads Sebbie down a dark path, transforming him into a dangerous and mentally-unstable killer, who calls a meeting to confront those who have wronged him

The film is set to be released on October 30 and features Tyrique Williams, Glemorne Jacobs, Miche Siegelaar, Cameron Rass, Roman and Nicole Barkhuizen

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CARINA ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Four learners from Robokids, a robotics club based in Kuils River, are set to represent the Western Cape in the national leg of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in Pretoria on 13 September

The learners, competing as two separate teams, took part in the WRO provincial competition held at Parklands College on Saturday 9 August

Team ShiriInc, an all-girls team made up of Shiloh Kamish (Soneike High School) and Riche Herbert (Excelsior High School, Belhar), is tackling the global challenge of space debris

McBoyd Mechanics, an all-boys team consisting of Griffen Boyd (Jan Kriel School) and Caleb Mckerry (De Kuilen High School), is developing innovative solutions for futuristic transport in tomorrow’s cities

“Although our club has been running for nine years we relocated to Cape Town only in January,” said Jillian August, coach of Robokids “Every participant is a firstyear robotics student ” Robotics is offered as an extracurricular subject to learners from Grade R to Grade 9 at the Robokids Learning Centre in Church Street

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“From the moment they enrolled these young innovators have been unstoppable,

“Fromthemomenttheyenrolled, theseyounginnovatorshavebeen unstoppable...

- Jillian August

spending long weekends, sacrificing their winter holidays and dedicating countless hours to building, coding and perfecting their research projects ”

The Robokids high-school teams decided just seven weeks before the event to compete in the WRO’s Future Innovators Junior and Senior categories

"Their hard work, perseverance and determination paid off They won first place in both categories, earning them the title of Western Province champions "

August said the next challenge is to get the learners to Pretoria

“For these bright young minds the nationals are not just a competition, but an opportunity to showcase their innovation, gain exposure to nationallevel STEM excellence and inspire other youth in our community Unfortunately, without financial support they may not be able to attend ” August said the estimated cost to cover expenses for the learners in Pretoria from 11 to 14 September is around R60 000 Donations or sponsorship (that includes branding opportunities) would be welcomed

. Contact Jillian August on 064 504 2851 or email jillian@robokidsa.co.za to assist

StepAhead hosts conference for parents

StepAhead Educare is hosting a Parent Empowerment Conference on Saturday 23 August from 09:00 to 12:00 at the Van Riebeeck Hall in Church Street

The theme is “Empowered Parents, Thriving Children: Building strong foundations together”

“Join us as we strengthen family dynamics and relationships, with insights into single parenthood, fatherhood and co-parenting for your child’s benefit,” said Leslie Selbourne, programme coordinator Practical tools to navigate challenges will be shared

Speakers include occupational therapist Charlene Venter (Step Ahead ECD) and clinical psychologist Jade Petersen

Limited seats are available Tickets cost R50

Book online at https://paystack com/ buy/parent-empowerment-programmeconference

. Contact Selbourne on 079 057 7064 (WhatsApp) or via email to leslie@ stepaheadeducare co.za for more information. Occupational therapist

Authorities urge caution as bird flu hits seabirds

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Since early July, a new outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in wild seabirds across the Western Cape

These are the first wild–bird detections in the province since April 2024 The public is therefore encouraged not to touch sick or dead birds and to report them to the authorities

Wild seabirds infected with HPAI often develop neurological signs such as tremors, head twitches and seizures Although HPAI occasionally infects mammals and humans, the risk to the public remains very low when basic precautions are followed

WHATISHPAI?

"High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, is a viral disease that causes rapid, severe illness in birds

“The type of HPAI affecting seabirds in South Africa is officially known as H5N1 clade 2 3 4 4b," the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) says

Asked which birds have been affected, Sanccob says at the beginning of August, most of the affected wild birds were Hartlaub’s gulls

"Cases have also been reported in Great White Pelicans, Grey-headed Gulls, Kelp gulls, Whitebreasted cormorants, Crowned Cormorants and Sacred Ibises Domestic chickens and ducks have also been affected "

Sanccob says they have played a leading role in response to this crisis

"Our priorities are: keeping our seabird hospitals safe from infection, supporting conservation authorities with wild responder efforts, monitoring the impact on wild birds, and ensuring good animal welfare

“Our actions include surveillance, working with State Veterinary Services and conservation authorities to monitor and manage the disease, advising on response procedures, educating rehabilitation centres, veterinarians, and first responders, and arranging humane euthanasia for birds showing clinical signs "

HOWCANTHEPUBLICTELLIFABIRDHASHPAI?

HPAI can only be confirmed through a laboratory (PCR) test At this time, any bird displaying any of the following signs should be suspected to be affected by the disease:

. Twitches or seizures;

. Unusual tameness;

. Cloudy eyes;

. Inability to walk or fly away

HOWCANTHEPUBLICHELP?

If you encounter a sick or dead wild bird, please report it Do not touch, feed, or attempt to rescue the bird yourself

Observe from a safe distance and record the following:

. The exact location (GPS coordinates are best, or an exact street address You can record the exact location on a smartphone mapping app, WhatsApp location pins work well);

. The date and time;

. Species (if you can identify it), clinical signs (tremors, unusual tameness, cloudy eyes), the number of birds affected;

. Take a video and photograph of the bird;

. Report immediately via one of these channels: For seabirds: Sanccob: 021 557 6155 (landline) / 078 638 3731 (cellphone and WhatsApp)

. For birds that are not seabirds: Use the DFFE Avian Influenza Reporting Tool: https://arcg is/1585011 Sadly, affected birds cannot be treated The authorities will assist with arranging for humane euthanasia

PROTECTYOUSELF

. Protecting yourself, your family and pets

. Do not handle sick or dead birds without authorisation

Keep pets away from dead or sick birds

Keep your dog on a leash when you are visiting the beach

. Keep domestic poultry and pet birds away from wild birds

. Seek medical advice if you develop flulike symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat) within 10 days of contact with a sick or dead bird, and inform your healthcare provider about possible HPAI exposure

WHATIFIHAVETOUCHEDASICKORDEADBIRD?

. Remove any droppings (guano) or other bodily fluids from the affected bird using a disposable paper towel

. Disinfect your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser

. Disposable items that were in contact with the bird can be packaged in a plastic bag and sent with the bird for safe disposal when collected

. Surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water, then disinfected with a diluted household bleach solution (120ml of bleach per litre of water, 30ml per cup of water) Wash and disinfect your hands again after cleaning

. Change your clothes and wash your hair before making any contact with domestic birds

. Any clothing exposed to a potentially affected bird should be washed normally and dried in the sun or in a tumble-dryer

Newby-lawtoenable affordableflatsinCT

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

HearUs raises funds through music

A concert in aid of cochlear implant patients will be taking place next month

The event is organised and hosted by the non-profit organisation HearUs, a South African Cochlear Implant Association

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

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 "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

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 "

This year's concert, HearUs, A celebration of Sound, the third annual concert, will be held on Saturday 6 September at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch

The mission of HearUs is to secure financial sustainability of all cochlear implant patients, who are in financial need to maintain their cochlear implant functionality, which is a lifelong journey, explains dr Sucari Vlok, a radiologist and clinical trainer at the University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg Hospital

The programme for this year's fundraiser features the Heydeburg Symphony Orchestra, and the soloists are Chris van Straten (clarinet), Etienne van der Walt (tenor), Dumisa Masoka (tenor), Alida Scheepers (soprano), José Dias (piano) and Mario Nell (organ) Vlok, a fellow organiser, says they are delighted to have the Stellenbosch Youth Orchestra on board and several cochlear implant recipients who will also participate

Refreshments, which is included in the ticket prices, will be served to the members of the audience during the interlude

The main sponsors of the concert are Morton and Partners and Schnetler, as well as Corbett and Partners, two of the biggest radiology practices in the Western Cape

Last year the HearUs concert raised R400 000

Tickets are available at Quicket The dress code is formal and the concert starts at 19:00 . For more information email info@hearus org. za or visit www.hearus org.za

Kommentaar // Comments

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

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

WEMUSTCHERISH THETIMEWEHAVE WITHTHOSEWELOVE

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 ”

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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Die begroting is ter tafel geplaas, nou gedaan; Waarna die bevoorregtes is nog platgeslaan; Verhogings op alles, oorladings sommer ook in die pot; Ongeag die feit hulle ook swaarkry, moet hulle opdok; "ons is in beheer ons weet wat ons wil hê; Betaal, betaal, betaal, betaal en doen net wat ons sê"; Luister nie na die 24 000 wat maak beswaar; Dis net die begin, ons is nog ver van klaar;

Die lot van behoeftiges groei dag na dag; Wees deel van die armes se lot, help dit versag; Julle het hoë mure, plus munisipale geriewe; Julle is veilig, amper vry van misdaad, diewe; Kaapstad is nommer 1 in die hele heelal; Hardloop bank toe en betaal, betaal DBEELDERS,Vasco

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

NORWAY TAKES GOLD HOME ON THE DAY

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 Spurs lifted the Platinum Cup, with Norway Park taking the Gold Cup home while 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 year for us, not only because the finals

were played at the Athlone Stadium, but it is also a huge milestone for the team We 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

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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