. Badisaispresenting its annual fundraising golf day at Durbanville Golf Club.The golf tournament daywill featureafour-ball allianceformatwithtwo scores counting towardsthe finaltally.Entryfeesare R5 500 perfour-ballteam. Theevent will includedinnerand live entertainment. Contact Willow Williams on 021 957 7130 or via emailtoinfo@badisa.org.za to book Visit www.badisa.org.zafor moreinformation.
. TheR5booksaleatthe DurbanvilleChildren’s Homewilltakeplace on Thursday 26 March and Friday 27 March from 09:00to15:00,and on Saturday 28 Marchfrom09:00 to 13:00atthe reception area Therewillbealarge selectionoffiction, non-fiction coffee-table and children’sbooks,aswellasCDs and DVDs. Bring your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilitieswill be available
. Getyour running shoes on forthe monthlyJARRYDS Kudostothe Causesocialrun/walk in support of TEARSAnimalRescue in SeaPoint.R50 of each entryisdonated to TEARSAnimal Rescue.Participants also getafreecoffee and achancetocuddle some furrycutiesafter the run. Arriveat06:00,run/ walk startsat06:30.Registeratwww.nonamehg. com/event-details/kudos-to-the-cause-5km-runtears-3-0
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. TheThrift forGood Market returns to Blue Route Mall in Tokaifrom27–29 March. Thethree-daymarket willfeature acurated selectionofpre-loved clothing, footwear andaccessories,giving shoppersthe chance to discoveruniquefashion findswhile supporting threelocal charities: TheSalvationArmy, U-Turn CharityShop and Help the RuralChild.The market willtakeplace on the Ground FloorofBlueRoute Mall, with free entryand tradinghours from 09:00to17:00 daily
. ThePop-upThrift sale at NHKTygerberg,ME Rothmanstreet,Parow North, is back by popular demand. Browseaselectionofthrift items–clothing, household goods, and hiddengems at bargainprices on Friday 27 March from 11:00 and Saturday 28 March from 09:00.Fresh jaffles and drinkswillalsobesold. . TheFriendsofDurbanville Librarywillpresent their month-end booksaleinthe libraryhallonFriday 27 Marchfrom09:00 to 16:00and on Saturday 28 Marchfrom09:00 to 12:00.Every month there is a wonderful selection of fictionand non-fiction available at bargain prices.Donations of booksare always welcome.Phone 083306 0594 forenquiries
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.TheFriendsofEdgemead Libraryare hosting a secondhand booksaleonSaturday28March from 09:00 to 12:00 at the Edgemead Library. Alarge selection of donated adultand children’sfiction and non-fiction books,aswellaspuzzles, CDs, DVDs and magazineswillbeavailable forsale. Prices rangefrom R5 upwardsper item.Cardpaymentsare accepted for purchasesofR50 and over. We look forwardtoseeing youthere.
.Kraaifontein Fashionand Lifestyle Market Day takesplace from 11:00to16:00 at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre.Enjoy fashion, accessories,beauty, gifts, delicious food trucks, sweettreats, kids’ jumping castlesand plentytoexploreinafun, family-friendly atmosphere.Discoverand support localsmall businesses.Freeentry. Enquiries:Garth078 6381540
. Komsnuffel vir die winskopie vandie jaar by Huis De Kuilen se verkopingopDonderdag26Maartvan 10:30 tot15:00 en Vrydag 27 Maartvan 10:30tot 13:00 by die tehuisinSkoolstraat, Kuilsrivier Iemand anderssewit olifant is dalk net waarna jy op soek is. Daar salook kleretekiesentekeurwees. Bring jou inkopiesakkeenondersteun dietehuis. Kaartgeriewe is beskikbaar. Skakel 021903 7055 vir meer inligting.
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.Jaco Barnard-Naudésedebuutbundel om my kastele in Spanjetesloop word bespreekbydie byeenkoms vandie Durbanville-poësiekringdeur Coenraad Walters.Die byeenkoms beginom10:00indie Durbanville-biblioteeksaal. Besoekers is welkom teen R50 perpersoon. Ligte verversingssal geniet word.Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 4604571ofteachervdv@ gmail.com met navreofverskonings.
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.GracePresbyterianChurch willbehosting aCommunityMarketfrom08:30to14:00 at the church on thecorner of Camoens and BurrowStreet,Monte Vista. Bring your familyand friends forawonderful morning out andenjoy outsidevendors, plenty of food and drinks,a teagarden, alunch braaitobeenjoyed from 12:00 to 14:00. Formoreinformation contact Jeannie on 083305 0424
.TheLoveofChristMarket will take placefrom 09:00 to 17:00 at CrosswayChurch, 51 Goedemoed Road,Goedemoed,Durbanville. Themarket willhave crafts,gifts and refreshments, aprayerroom, support forMES andfoodhampers to helpthe needy,alsothe promotion of Kids Kingdom. Card payment only. Contact Roxanne on 060498 6421 formoreinformation.
SANDFprepsfor Capedeployment
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The South AfricanNational Defence Force (SANDF) and thepolicelast week commenced preparatory operations in Cape Townahead of the military's deployment to tackle gang violence in identified crime hotspots.
Aselect contingent of police officials and SANDFmembers conducted operational scanning exercises on Wednesday and Thursday last week, involving air and ground presence of limitedforces at variousidentified locations across the city.
Brig Novela Potelwa,spokesperson for Western Cape police, emphasised that "the exercise should notbemistaken for the actual commencement of deployment of theSANDF" and described it as "essential preparation for the integrated forces ahead of theactual deployment."
Potelwa urged thepublic to "respect the operational spacethese forces require and refrain from speculatingabout their presence in thetargetedareas.
"The preparatory operations follow President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement duringthe State of the Nation Address on 12 February that SANDFmembers would be deployed to support thepolice in addressing gang violence and illicit mining at identified crime hotspots.
The operational scanning exercise representsthe final preparatory phase before theformal military deployment commencesinthe Western Cape's most
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TygerBurger reportedonfive different triple or double murders since the beginningofMarch,stretching across communities suchasKraaifontein, Delft, Mfuleni,Nyanga, Gugulethu and Mitchells Plain. Almostall the murdersare alleged gangland killings, with retaliation attacks being common place.
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The most recent crime statistics (third quarter, covering OctobertoDecember 2025) show 257 out of 276 murders described as “gang-related” occurred in theWestern Cape. It is also the province with thesecond highest murder ratio per 100 000 (15.2).
In thethird quarter nationally 6351 were killed, with 1198 occurring in the Western Cape.The onlygood news is that there wasa declineof3,4%(44 fewer)murders from the previous quarter.
Thetop 10 stations formurder in thecountry are all in Cape Town communities. Those stations are Mfuleni, Nyanga, Delft, Gugulethu, Khayelitsha and Kraaifontein.
With thesestatisticsinmind the seminar was convened by UWC’sProf Jaap Durand, research chair in Gender, Transformation and World making in the Faculty of Law, in partnershipwiththe Cape Crime Crisis Coalition.
“As gang violenceand organised crime continuetogrip communities across theWestern Cape the seminar hosted by theUWC hascalledfor urgent, coordinated action acrosssociety to address what participants described as adeeply entrenched social crisis,”reads astatement sent to TygerBurger by Prof Hein Willemse, who chaired the seminar.
“Ata timewhen rising violent deaths in townships and theexpansion of organised crime dominate public discourse the seminar aimed to move beyond headlines and createa collaborative platform to interrogate the roots of gangsterism, assess its social impact and propose workable interventions. Discussions tracedthe origins of gangs in South Africa, notingthatsome prison gangs date back more than acentury. Overtime these formations have evolved from loosely organised street gangs into sophisticated criminal syndicates involved in drug
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troubled areas.
BRIEFING
Prior to the preparations starting the Western Cape Government last Sunday received abriefing from the senior management of the Western Cape police on national plans on the deployment.
"The deployment will be focused on numerous high-crime policing precincts across the Western Cape which together account for approximately 55% of violent crime in the province. Cabinet noted that the SANDF will act as aforce multiplier in support of police operations and stressed that thisintervention must be implemented through strong coordination with all relevant role players," saidWinde.
Winde underscored the importance of ensuring that the deployment is intelligence-driven, collaborative and informed by lessons learned from previous SANDF deployments, including the intervention undertaken in 2019.
"Cabinet noted that provincial resources and initiatives should form part of the integrated effort,including the Western Cape Government’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), K9 units, technology-enabled policing tools,and the deployment of provincial traffic services to assist with stabilisation efforts," said Winde.
and human trafficking, racketeering, corruption and other forms of organised crime. Participants emphasised that gangsterism is not merely criminal but also cultural, governed by internal codes, hierarchies and ideological norms. This subculture has proven resilient,adapting to changing socio-economic conditions.”
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Speakers further highlighted how colonial and apartheid spatial planning had laid the groundwork for gangsterism, particularly in the Western Cape. Thelegacy of forced removals, segregated communities and economic marginalisation continued to shape environmentsinwhich gangs thrive. Theseminar painted astarkpictureof the pervasive impact of gang activity. In affected areas, basic rights, including freedom of movement, association and expression are often curtailed. Gangs, in many instances, function as surrogate families in contexts marked by social fragmentation and inter-generational violence.
“Participants raised serious concerns about the infiltration of gang networks intolaw enforcement and governance structures, alongside compromised police intelligence and agrowing trust deficit between communities and the police. The vulnerability of young people emerged as acentral theme. High dropout rates among boys, particularly between Grades 7and 11, wereidentified as akey driver of gang recruitment. In high-risk districts as many as one in four learners who reach Grade 9donot complete Grade 12, while asignificant proportion of youth offenders have exited the school system prematurely. For girls, pathways into gang environments are often shaped by socio-biological factors, including teenage pregnancy and sexual exploitation. In the 2024-’25 period alone more than 10 000 births in the Western Cape were recorded among mothers aged 11 to 19, with many young women not returning to school.” Theseminar concluded with: “Addressing gangsterism in the Western Cape requires more than law enforcement alone. It demands acomprehensive, society-wide response rooted in collaboration, prevention and community empowerment.”
Terugslaekrynie projekondernie
Die Laerskool Helderberg in Bishop Lavis gaan ten spyte van verskeie terugslae nie hul herwinningsprogram vaarwel roep nie.
Die skoolhoof,Patricia Hendricks het die projek in 2025 van stapel gestuur,waarna Suzaan Cilliers die leisels oorgeneem het. Volgens Cilliers wasdaaruit die staanspoor dinge wat hul projek woulaat ontspoor.“Ons is ’n voorbereidingskool wat van graad Rtot graad 3strek. Die leerders kom uit verskillende agtergronde en omstandighedeissoms moeilik.
Ons het reeds van die begin afverskeie probleme ondervind. Om die produkte op die skoolterein te hou, was ’nprobleem, aangesien ons eenvoudig niegeskikte ruimte het nie. Daarna moes produkte gesorteer word,enomdit tedoen, maar omdatdie leerders nie dieproses juis verstaan het nie, moes dingegereeld oorgedoen word. Ons het bokse gekoop en dit daarin probeer sorteer, maar ongelukkig het ditook nie gewerk nie aangesien dit gebreek het. Uiteindelikhet dit ons net bykomende geld gekos,” sê Cilliers.
Later kon hulle darem herwinningstraliehouers aanskaf, wat dieproses makliker gemaak het. “Ek en ’n ander kollega het mense van ’n maatskappy gaan sien en oor wie ons baie opgewonde was. Hulle het dieherwiningsmateriaal ’n paar keer kom haal. Ongelukkig het diemaatskappy gesluit en ons het geen betaling ontvang nie. Ná ’n gesukkel het ons nog ’n onderneming gekry, maar hulle het ditduidelik gemaak dathulle uitdie suidelike voorstede kom en virbrandstof
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Bonteheuwelseniordies afterbeing knockedbycar
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Matthews family as well as the drive.
BRENDEN.RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA.COZA Bonteheuwel reacted with shock after an elderly woman whowas knocked by acar died.
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sê Cilliers
Hierdie kwartaal het hulle iets nuuts probeer deur die leerders met kompetisies aan te moedig. “Die kompetisies wasdie grootste sukses! Daarwas ’n wonderlike tannie wat een keer virons pragtige sakkies vir die leerders wat die meeste produkte gebring het, geskenk het. Die kinders was so gemotiveerd en het massiewe sakke vol bottels gebring. Hulle het met’nbakkie volbokse gekomendit was ongelooflik om te beleef hoegemotiveerd die leerders was.Ek self hetekook in die gebied waar ek woon,produkte gekry en my graad se kindershet bymekaargekomenmekaar gretiggehelp om dit te sorteer. Ditwas wonderlikomtesien hoe die leerders saamgewerkhet. My vierjarige seuntjie het ook al die roetine geken en Sondae het ons produkte gaan haal. Selfs my 92-jarigeouma en my ma herwin ook nou enhulle gee ook weekliks hul deeltjie om te herwin. Onshoof, mevrou Hendricks, se ma en familie hetook dieselfde gedoen,” sê Cilliers.
Sy sêdaarwas tye datsynegatiefgeword het, maarHendricks het ’n baie positiewe houding teenoor die projekbehou.“Ons het gewisbaie hulp nodig. Enige hulp rakende die herwininningsprojek en
Local Wardcouncillor Angus McKenzie said Valma Matthews was knocked over justafter noon on Thursday in Bonteheuwel Avenue.
“I arrivedonthe scene shortly afterwards where the City's Fire and Rescue personnel were already attending to her. Iimmediately engagedambulance services to ensure thatmedical assistance reached thescene as quickly as possible. Matthewswas transported to Somerset Hospital, but tragically, just after 18:00 I received theheartbreaking news that she had passed away due to the extent of the injuriesshe sustained,”said McKenzie, whohas since engagedwith both the
“I can confirm that both families are deeply traumatised and devastated by what has happened. The driver remained on the scene throughout and has been fully supportive during the entire process. “This was aterrible freak accident, with no intention to harm. This tragedy has sent shockwaves through our Bonteheuwel community. During thisincredibly painful time, Iask that we keep both families in our prayers and thoughts.Let us also respect theirneed for privacy as they come to terms with this heartbreaking loss.
“Instead of speculation, rumours or fake news, let our community respond with what truly matters —love, compassion and support for everyone affected. My deepest condolences go out to the Matthews family. May she rest in peace.”
Muslim marriage officers gain equal recognitioninreform
Muslimmarriageofficers no longer need to reapply forcertification everyfive years.
Thenew directivefromHome Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber means Muslim religious leaders certifiedasmarriage officers willnow be recognised on thesame basisasother faithcommunities, which arecertified foranunlimited period.
Thechangebringsthe officers in line with other religiousgroupsunder theMarriage Act25of1961, removing what theministrycalledan“administratively burdensome”renewalprocess.
“For manyyears,Muslim marriage officers were subjecttoarenewalrequirement that did not apply to other religious groups. Thefive-yearlimitation wasoriginallyintroduced as atemporarymeasure, whilenew marriage legislation wasbeing developed,”the ministrysaidinarelease last week. Theminister’s decision followsdiscussions with relevant stakeholders who raised theissue with him. This reform comes after thedepartment introduced marriage certificatesthat recognisedMuslim marriages forthe first time in 2024
Sportsdayfor specialneedskids
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Oasis Association Day Care Centres held asports day for children with profound andintellectual disabilities in Ravensmead lastWednesday.
The Delft Day Centre currently supports 20 children, while theRavensmead Day Centre accommodates 70 children. The centres aim to develop each child’s potential, provide nurturing care and safeguard vulnerable children. Mostofthe children are aged between 2and 18 years attending the day centres come fromthe surrounding communities.
According to Deputy Director Beverley Damons the event featured abuggy race, awheelchairrace, crawling and aslow walk, alongsidesupported walking, ball kicking, an egg-and-spoon race and an obstacle course. “It was very much like a
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typical school sports day for non-disabled people and designed so that all children canparticipateand thrive. By hosting this event we are actively working to reduce the stigma surrounding disability.”
According to Damonsthe day was important to highlight the abilities of children with intellectual disabilities, including those with additional physical andneurodevelopmentalconditions.
LOGISTICALCHALLENGES
The sport daywas held at adifficult time for theorganisation. “InFebruary Oasis’ specially adapted Toyota Quantum vehicle, used to transport children in wheelchairs andspecialised buggies was hijacked and stolen. The vehicle played acritical role in bringing childrensafely from their homes to the day centresand back each day. While the insurance will coveraportion of thevalueofthe vehicle Oasis still needs to raiseR150 000toreplacethe adapted vehicle. Currently, the organisation has only two vehiclesavailable to transport approximately 90 children every weekday between their homesand the day centres. This creates adaily logistical challenge,as the twovehicles can carry only alimited number ofchildren.”
Anyone wishingtosupport Oasis and thechildren under their supervision cancontribute any amount towards the existingamount would be greatly appreciated.
School opens Skills Shop for vocational training
The Bishop Lavis community has anew destination for handcrafted goods and artisanal flair after the School of Skills BishopLavis launched the Bishops Magic Skills Shop, avibrant space dedicated to showcasingthe talent, grit and craftsmanship of students from the school’s various vocational workshops.
Theshopisthe culmination of months of hard work acrossseveral departments, says Mario Oostendurp, teacher at the school andone of the driving forces behind theproject.
“Together with theoretical exercises, learners have been busy creating highquality, 'market-ready' products that demonstrate amastery of theirrespective trades. Visitors to the shopwill find a diverse range of items that reflect the school’s comprehensive curriculum,”says Oostendurp.
According to himyou can buy from sturdy furniture piecestointricate metalwork. “The technical workshops haveproduced functionalitems built to last. From the sewing andartsclasses thereisunique textiles, garments, and decorative piecesthatoffer acreative touch for the home.The hospitality shop alsoserves as aplatform for the
culinary talents of the hospitality students, featuring various treats and baked goods,” he says.
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Behind the scenes, the administrative and retail side of the shop provides Office Practice studentswithreal-world experience in stock management, customer service, and point-of-sale operations. “
Thegoal of the Magic Skills Shop is to bridge the gap between learning atrade and entering the economy. When astudent sees aproduct they made being purchased by amember of the public, it builds a level of confidence that aclassroom grade simply cannot match. Theinitiative also promotes sustainability, with many workshops utilising donated materials and recycled wood to create theirinventory. This circular approach teaches students the value of resources while keeping the products affordable for the community,” explains Oostendurp. He invites all residentstostop by, browse the collection, and supportthe next generation of SouthAfrican artisans. . Contact theschool to check on operational timesfor theSkills Shop, by contacting Bishops SOSon021 0100058.
The Cape Town Motorcycle Club donated R22000 to Jumping Kids on 11 March.
The club meets at the Goodwood Sports Club in Milton Road on the second Wednesday of every month as the area is located central to most of its members who reside all over the Cape Peninsula and other areas.
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One of the motorcycle club’s members, Izak “Sakkie” Rust from Moorreesburg, who was taking part in thisyear’s Absa Cape Epicmountain bike challenge, is an amputee himself. He was racing in the Cape Epic to raise funds for Jumping Kids and two other organisations— Rejuvenate SA and Zimele. Rust, who joined the motorcycleclub in March 2020, wereone of six amputees takingpart in thecycle challenge —three teams of two athletes.
The funds raised are part of Össur South Africa’s “What’s Your Epic?” campaign. Össur is aglobal leader in non-invasive orthopaedics;innovating, producing, andproviding advanced technological solutions within the prosthetics and bracingand supportsmarket.
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Maria Oosthuizen, a spokesperson, said the Cape Town Motorcycle Club committed
to matching aR1for R1 donation. By that is meant that for everyR1donatedbyone of its members,the club would match it with aR1donation of its own
Thetotalamount raised (50% by members and50% from TheCape TownMotorcycle Club) amounted to R24 400.
Bobby McGee,chairman of the CapeTownMotorcycle Club, said their club wasgrateful to be able to donate to Jumping Kids
“As aclub we areactively involved withvarious charity fund raising endeavours, especially on theplatteland in the Swellendamand Swartland regions. We have identified a need thereas the support base is waysmaller thanthatinthe city wheremanycorporates get involved withcharities and provide much needed support.
“Sakkie approachedour club, as hehas been amember since March 2020, with the hope of raising funds for oneofhis charities, in conjunction with him participatinginthe Cape Epic forthe first time as arider witha disability. Our club members took up the challenge, andthe club matched themonies raised likefor like,”said McGee.
McGee saidSakkieisan inspiration to allofthem
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The donation wasalso welcomed by Jumping Kids,an organisation established in 2009 withthe visionofproviding the latestprosthetic limbtechnology
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spokespersonLiezel van Rensburg.
Jumping Kids provides children living with limb-related mobility challenges with accessibility tools.These “tools” also form thepillarsofJumping Kids’ philosophy —access to mobility equipment should translate
intoaccess to quality education and sports participation. It is aholistic approach to help integrate children living with limb-related challenges intotheir communities, said Van Rensburg. Candidates go through an assessment process. Once the children are part of our Jumping Kids initiative, the goal is to assist them with access to prosthetic equipment throughout theirformative years, while simultaneously assisting, where possible, with access to quality schools through educational bursaries and providing a platform for inclusion in sport, she added.
“It is great to be involved with the ‘What’sYour Epic’ challenge in partnership with Össur South Africa along with Zimele NPC and RejuvenateSA. Thefunding will go towards helping the kids in our care to gain access to mobility equipment and, hopefully, inspire them to chase theirdreams and think about what their ‘epic’ might be going forward. We are grateful to the Cape TownMotorcycle Club for the support and to Izak for making it possible,” said Michael Stevens, director at Jumping Kids.
TheCape Epic came to an end at Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch on Sunday 22 March and was won by SouthAfricans Matthew Beers and Tristan Nortjé.Fellow South African Candice Lill and her Swiss partner Alessandra Keller won the Women’sElite race.
to child amputees in South Africa and Africa. The organisation works nationally and haskids from everyprovince.Their head office is in Pretoria but they work all around thecountry, says
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Carnivalsightsdazzleanddelight
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The spirit of unitytookover Cape Townasthe 16thCapeTown Carnivalturned Human Rights Day into avibrant showcase of localtalent and cultural pride.
Music, dance and dazzling displaysfilled the Green PointFan Walk onSaturday 21 March as thousands flocked to the event to seethe spectacle.
Tracey Carter, carnival performance director, said over 1200 performerstook partinthe festivities.
“Every year we say not again. But then we do it. We do this for Cape Town. When they come out to see the performers, it feels good. We had some challenges withthe wind, but it all came together beautifully.”
With this year’s theme of “Follow your
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heART”, the event featured the artistic energyof12“Carnival Champions”from the city’screative community.
This includedsingerZolaniMahola who performed on the Uvuyo float,a celebration of joy, culture andthe power of voice to unite anation.
Artist Anslin Gysman andactress Natashavan der Merwe wowed thecrowd withclassic local songs from the Trap vir Trapfloat.
ActivistNyaniso Tutu-Burris featured on the Amandla float atribute to South Africa.While media personality Dylan Majavie wowedthe crowdonthe float about transformation, Morph.
Providing yet another highnotewas Cape Town legend DJ Ready Dand graffiti artist RizahPotgieter on the BPM: Beats | Paint |Move float
Blending tradition with innovation,a new addition this yearwas the procession of modernised cars, addinganew highlight for thecrowd.
JayDouwes, CarnivalChief Executive Officer, said: “Wecalledthem our Champions because they have voluntarily andproudly been part of the process of telling theirstories andinspiring carnival participantstofollow their dreams.Their excitement to be part of the carnivalhas been inspiring.”
ProfRachelJafta, Chair of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, said the performers puttheir “hearts, soul andbodies” into bringing this spectacle to life.
“We areaboutcommunity, human connection, joy andcreating something magnificent… we feel so honouredtobe able tobring this event to the heart of Cape Town every year.”
JP Smith, Mayco member for safetyand security, said the carnivalwas oneofover 30 events took placeacrossthe city this pastweekend.
“This is one of the mostdiverse and inclusive events in Cape Town. Alot of planning andlogistics goesinto it.Thank youto the organisers, andspecial thank youto the fireman andlaw enforcement officers who has been goingtothe gym all year to be part of the eye candy.”
Media personalityDylan Majavie wowedthe crowdonthe float about transformation,Morph
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TheWPMedia team,consisting of TygerBurger andour sister titles, City Vision and People’sPost, kitted out in their newspaper outfits.
Performers with their dragon float
Theparade featured severalinteresting floats.
TheTyger tiger turnedheads and drew cheersfromthe crowdduring the vibrant Cape Town Carnival on Saturday,adding an extradoseofexcitement to thecity’smuch-lovedannual celebration
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Seeki lutions
TAlienfloraguzzles water
Removingalien vegetation in catchment areas is yieldingtangible resultsfor Cape Town’s water supply. These efforts haveaddedback about18,77 billion litres of water per year, which equates to approximately 51 million litres aday. This work remainsone of the City’s most effective and affordable ways to protect watersupply.
“With belowaverage rainfall experienced during thepasthydrological year, managing every drop of water is more vital than ever. Clearing invasive plants is acost-effective waytoprotect our watersupply and makesure more water reaches ourdams andrivers. By restoring degradedcatchments andreducing
unnecessary water losses at the source, the City is strengthening the resilience of itswater system and ensuring that every possible litre is put back to work for the future of Cape Town,” said Zahid Badroodien, Mayco member for water and sanitation. Through the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, in partnership with the Greater Cape TownWater Fund (GCTWF) and arange of conservation partners, large areas of critical water catchments have been cleared of thirstypine, gum and wattle, which consume far morewater than indigenous vegetation. Since April 2019, 41 306 hectares of invasive alien plants have been cleared.
Blood stocks running ‘dangerouslylow’
Blood stocks in the Western Cape are running dangerously low ahead of the Easter weekend, atraditionally critical period marked by increased emergencies, prompting an urgent call for donors to step forward
The Western CapeBlood Service(WCBS) is appealing to all eligible donors to donate blood.
The service currently has only atwo-day supply of O-negative blood, far below the minimum five days needed to maintainastable and sustainable supply for
communities across the province.
For the past two weeks, O-negative stock has been under severe pressure, with worrying drops nowseenin otherbloodgroups as well.
“O-negativebloodisoften used in life-threatening emergencies when there is no time to determine apatient's blood type,”says Marike Carli, Public Relations Managerat WCBS.
. To find your closestblood donation clinic, visitwww.wcbs.org.za or WhatsApp 060549 7244.
O-negativestock has been under severe pressure. PHOTO:PEXELS
HighCourtdecisionon Citychargesstillpending
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The South AfricanProperty Owners Association (Sapoa) remains in anticipation of aHighCourtjudgement that could declare the City of Cape Town's three fixed charges for water, sewage and cleaning unlawful, with the judgement now well beyond its expected delivery date.
Sapoa embarkedonthe highstakeslitigation against the City of Cape Town in July last year, challenging the2025-'26budget's fixedcleaning, water, andsewerage tariffs.
Sapoaargues these charges areunconstitutional, unlawful "disguised rates" linked to property value rather than consumption.
The caseisbacked by some of its mostinfluentialmembers who own variousproperties within Cape Town, including Tyger Valley, CapeGate andCanal Walk shoppingcentres, as well as Table BayMall andthe V&A Waterfront
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Sapoa's attorney Ben Groot last week revealed thatwhilst the judgementwas expected by 5 March in accordance with normal judicial standards requiring deliverywithin threemonths of trial, thecourt hasyet to hand down its decisiononthe matter, whichisof significantpublic importance.
"We have no indication whatsoever of when the judgement will be delivered," Groot told TygerBurger, expressing concern that the delaycould affect public participation in Cape Town's 2026-
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'27 budget process, which begins at theend of March.
"The case's complexity has probably contributed to the delay, with Sapoa's court papers alone comprisingatleast 6000 pages, and AfriForum's documentation totallingapproximately 4000 pages," he said.
AfriForum's Jurie Ferreira concurredthat urgent clarity is requiredtoenable the City to proceedwithits 2026-'27 budget planning.
Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana appointed afullbench to hear the matter, recognisingits substantial public importance. The bench includes Judge President MabindlaBoqwana herself, alongside Judges André le Grange and Kate Savage.
"Should Sapoa succeed, the immediateimplications would probably see the three fixed chargesbased on property values setaside and declared unlawful," said Groot,but noted that immediateimplementation would depend on the court's specific directions.
He suggested it would make practical sensefor charges to continueuntil 30 June, marking theend of the City's financial year.
"The urgency of the application was partly motivated by citizens' need for insight to properly comment on municipal budgets, highlighting the case's broader implications for municipal governance and public
participation processes," he said.
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Budget specialist and GOOD Party PR councillor Sandra Dickson expressed dire concern over the delay in delivering the judgement on the case.
"This remains unresolved months after the December 2024 hearings whilst the 2026-'27 City of Cape Town Budget is due out on 31stMarch thisyear,"she told TygerBurger.
Meanwhile, she says, Eskom's disturbing trend of ramping up fixed charges, with the 8,76% tariff hike effective April thisyear, spells more hardship for already overstretched ratepayers if the City prevails, layering property taxes onto already crushing bills.
Preceding the court hearing, Dickson called for fair, consumption-based tariffs that reflect actual usage and are not discriminatory based on property values.
TheCityofCape Town defended the case, maintaining that its fixed charges linked to property values represent alawful and equitable approach to funding municipal infrastructure, arguing that cross-subsidisation ensures sustainability for all residents.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis views the policy as the only viable method to fund Cape Town's record R40billion infrastructure programme over three years, stating that wealthier residents helping fund services for the less fortunate creates "a working city of hope for all".
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for supportersattending the international friendly on Tuesday 31 Marchat19:30 at DHL Cape Town Stadium.
PrasaWesternCape will run extra train services to handle the expectedinfluxofsupporters. The People's Train (Blue Train) will be deployed, featuring modern safety systems and providing transport to and from the stadium.
Event trainticketscost R20.
Supporters can park at secure, 24-hour monitored facilities along the Northern and Southern lines before connecting to the stadium by train. Northern Line parking locations include: Strand, Eerste River, Kuils River, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Bellville, Tygerberg and Vasco stations. . Ticketsfor thematch cost R80 or R50(children u-12)and areavailable at Ticketpro.
Blue Downs FamilyFest comestoMitchells Plain
The popular Blue Downs Family Festival is settoreturn with an expanded programme for this year, promising the biggest event yet for Cape Town families. Thefestivalwill takeplace on 24 SeptemberatWestridgeGardens, running from 10:00 to 11:00
This year’s line-up features top local artists includingHomeboys and Team River, alongside Mitchells Plain’sown Ricky Vannie Frontline and Street Kings. The festival aims to celebrate local talent in what organisers describe as “a powerful way”.
Early-bird tickets are currently available at reducedprices through www. starstruckrecords.co.zaunderthe “Events” tab, with the discount offer running for a limitedtime only. Beyond entertainment, the festival
maintains itscommitment to community development.
Thefirst training session took place successfully on 5March at Dagbreek Hall. Thenext session is scheduled for 29 April, offering training to 30 NPOs at no cost. Topics covered include compliance, fundraising, governance, and other essential areas to strengthen community organisations.
TheStar Struck Music Awards, hosted at the festival, are now accepting entries. The awards will recognise artists, performers, and community leaders, with voting already under way. Entries close at the end of April.
It’s asimple question, but one that carries weight.
In aworld that moves fast and demands more from us eachday, kindness often becomes an afterthought, something we assume we’ll get to when life feelsa little lessoverwhelming
But the truth is, kindness doesn’t require time, money, or perfect circumstances.It asks only for intention.
One only needs to scroll social media, listen to the radio or switch on the television to see how unkind we human beingshave become toward one another.
Murders, rape, gender-based violence, bullying. The list is endless.
IamaChristian and the Bible teaches us that we need to love our neighbour as we love ourselves. But sadly, we have somehow lost sight of this calling, allowing hatred,anger,and indifference to take over.
Somewhere along the way,many of us have become so consumed by our own struggles, deadlines, finances,stress,and uncertainty that we forget the quiet power of how we treat others.
We rush past people, avoid eye contact, and sometimes respond with frustration instead of patience.
Yet the smallest gestures can leave the deepest marks.
ITTAKESLITTLE EFFORTTO SPEAKGENTLY, TOLISTENFULLY
It costs nothing to offer asmile to someoneata traffic lightinsteadof turning away.
It takes littleeffort to speak gently,to listen fully, or to choose understanding over judgment.
These moments may feel insignificant, but to someone else, they canmean everything.
Imagine how different ourcommunities would feel if kindness becameadaily habitrather than an occasionalact. Kindnessbuilds connection.
It softens difficult days. It reminds people thatthey areseen, valued, and not alone.
And sometimes, it can evensave a life.The heartbreaking story of an eightyear-old girl from the Eastern Cape, who reportedly felt that escapingbullying was only possible through ending her life,isa devastating reminder of what happens in the absence of kindness.
No child should ever feel so alone, so unheard, or so hurt that they see no way out. Her storyforces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: ourwords and actionsmatter morethan we realise Whatwesay,what we ignore, and how we treat others can shape their sense of worth.
Kindness is not weakness. It is not something reserved for when it’s convenient. It is adeliberate choice that requires empathy, awareness, andeven restraint.
So, at the end of each day, perhaps we should all pause andask ourselves: Have Ibeen kind? Not just to those Iknow, but to strangers,tocolleagues, to the people whose lives briefly intersect with mine. Because in aworld where so many are silently struggling, kindness is not justa virtue. It is aresponsibility.
KAYLYNNE BANTOM
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CITYEYESTOURISMBOOSTTOGROWJOBS: James Vosispictured with the ILoveCape Town mascotasthe metropreparestointroduce anew tourism
aimed at boosting visitor spending,increasingarrivalsand supportingmorethan100 000 jobslinked to the visitor economy.
Airport runs have become aterrifying ordeal
Ihavegrowing fear andfrustration about what should be asimple task —collecting familyand friends from Cape Town International Airport
Therecentspate of attacks, hijackings, androbberieson the N2 and R300 hastransformed this routine journeyintoa nerve-wracking ordeal.Every time someone asks me to fetchthemfromthe airport,my heart sinks.What wasonceastraightforward drivehas become acalculatedrisk. This shouldn’tbethe reality in ademocratic South Africa. Theeconomic impact extends beyond personal inconvenience.Tourism sufferswhen visitors’firstexperienceinvolvestraveling dangerous routes.Local businesses that depend on airport accessibilityare affected too. We urgentlyneed morepolicepatrolsonthese critical routes
Whileauthorities have announcedplans to con-
Hou met die geraas
Inwoners is moeg vir die oorverdowende geraas van motorfietsewat laatnag deurons woonbuurtejaag. Elkeaand word onsrus versteur deur roekelose motorfietsryers watmet hulraserigeuitlaatstelsels ronddraaiasofdie hele wêreld aan hullebehoort
Hierdie gedrag toon geen respek vir werkende mense, bejaardes,ofgesinne met klein kinders nie
Dieprobleem word vererger deurryers watopsetlik hulmotors laat "pop" en geraas maak, veralin woongebiede waar mense probeer slaap.Party van onsmoet vroeg opstaan vir werk, terwyl ander siek familielede hetwat rus nodighet
Ons versoekdringend datdie Stad Kaapstad en verkeersdepartementstrengerteen hierdie gedrag optree.Motorfietsewat nieaan wettigegeraasregulasies voldoen nie,moet vandie padverwyderword. Verder moetdaar meer patrollies wees gedurende piekversteuringstye,veral ná 22:00.Boetes moet swaar wees.
MARTIN VANWYK, Brackenfell
struct awallalong sections of the routetoprevent stone-throwing attacks, this reactivemeasurefeels inadequategiven thescale of the crisis. Awallisa band-aid solution to aproblem requiring surgical precision.Weneed proactivelaw enforcement,not defensive architecturethatacknowledges ourfailure to maintain basic road safety
Moreover, wallscreateanunwelcoming fortress-like atmospherefor international visitors,hardlythe image we want to project as atourist destination.
Rather than building barriers that separate communities further,weneed comprehensivesecuritysolutions includingincreasedpolicevisibility, community policing initiatives, andaddressing the root causes of crime in surrounding areas.
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Single moms’suffering
Whilemuchattention hasbeen given to howthe City of Cape Town'snew fixed tariffsaffect pensioners, we must notoverlook another vulnerablegroup bearing this financial burden:singlemothers. Did the Cityeven considerthem?
Thesewomen,often juggling multipleresponsibilities whilesupporting their families on limitedincomes, nowfacethe additional strain of fixed municipal chargesregardless of their actual consumption.
Forasinglemother,every rand counts. Unlike dual-income households that canabsorb increased costs moreeasily, single mothers have no financial buffer.Manyhavealready reducedtheir electricityand waterusage to bare minimums, yetstillfacethe same fixed chargesashouseholds with significantlyhigher consumption.
Single mothers deserve betterthana one-sizefits-allapproach that ignores their unique financial challenges.
MAUREEN SUMMERS, Brackenfell
Praisesfor JG Meiring High School
Threemonths ago, Mr GAlbertus took the helm as our newprincipal.Inthis short timeframe,his leadership hassparked atransformativewave. His approach hasbeen characterised by visible leadership; acultureofexcellence; andsupport for educators He hasbeen a“breath of fresh air”, establishing apresencethatisboth professionaland deeply approachablefor students andstaff alike. He hasfosteredasenseofaccountabilitywhile simultaneouslyboosting morale, creating an environment wherestudents feel valued andrespected. Beyond his impact on the learners, he hasshown incrediblesupport forour teachers. By providing clear guidanceand maintaining open communication,he hasempoweredour staff to focus on what theydo best: making adifferenceinour children’slives. As aparent,I am profoundlythankful.
NADIA GALLANT,Parentand
former SGBmember
Kindersonder te veel druk
Genoeg is genoeg. Kinders knak–stil-stil, agterglimlagtewat vir die wêreld bedoel is. Onder die druk vanskool,sport en sosiale media verloor hulle hulself.Ekis’nmamma vandrie–twee hoërskoolkinderseneen laerskoolkind –eneksien dit daagliks. Skolespog op InstagramenFacebook.Alles word ’n kompetisie: A-spanne,erekleure, akademiesetoppresteerders. Kinders werk harder,oefen langer,leer later–alles om by te bly. Maar teen watter prys? Naweke is nie meer rusnie.Dit is toernooie,vroeë oggende,laat oefeningeenhuiswerk watindie nag ingedruk word.Daar is geen asemruimte nie.Geen tyd vir lag, vir speletjies, vir die eenvoudigevreugde van net kind wees nie En dit wys. Agterdie prestasies is daar moegheid, angs en kinderswat voel hulle is nooit goed genoeg nie.Ouersprobeer byhou, maar is self uitgeput Gesinne leef onder konstante spanning. Intussen styg depressie en selfdoodsyfersonder tieners JEAN-MARI VANVUUREN, Durbanville
The massive compostfire in Cape Town’s Philippi area continues to burn more than two weeks, with smoke drifting as far as Goodwood and Kuils River, which more20km away, andaffectingresidents across the city
The fireatSonnestraal Farm on Olieboom Road was first reported at approximately 11:40 on Saturday, 7 March, according to theCity of Cape Town. Despite round-the-clock firefighting efforts, the blaze remains active with no definitive timeline for whenitwillbefully extinguished.
SMOKEREACHESDISTANTSUBURBS
City councillor Elton Jansen, inwhose ward the fireissituated, told asubcouncil meeting on Monday 16 March thatthere have been reportsofsmoke fromsuburbs all over the city.
According to media releasebythe City on Wednesday 18 March, thecompost heap is roughlythe size of two rugby fieldsand stands three to four metres high.
HELICOPTERSHAVEMADE 88 WATER DUMPS ON THE HEAP THATIS THE
SIZE OF TWO RUGBYFIELDS
“The incident lasted for more thanfour days,and they are still busy with it,” Jansen said duringthe meeting,referring tothe original blaze which hadpillars of smoke risinginto thesky, visible across largeportionsofthe city.
“The smoke carried as far as Goodwood,” Jansenadded.
Mayco Memberfor Safety andSecurity, JPSmith, said in avideo on social media that the heap hasproved challengingto extinguishdue to temperatures exceeding 500°C at its core.
Fire andrescue teams have maintained a 24-hour presenceatthe site sincethe fire began. Firefighting efforts have included the deploymentofmore thanfourfire engines,two helicopters thathave made 88 water drops, and crews rotating every 12 hours.
“We hadtwo choppers in the air. We hadmorethanfourorfive fire engines deployed, and they were working around theclock,”Jansensaid, praising the responseefforts.
The landowner has provided front-end loaders andaccesstoadam to ensure constant water supply. The loaders are being used to remove sections of the heap so firefighters can reachthe fire’score.
Smithsaidinhis video that the choppers’ water drops on thecore had helped tolowerthe temperature to 200°C andhad been keyinhelpingtokeep the
fire undercontrol.
“Thesourceofthe heatisburied below 6m of mulch,” Smith explained, adding that duetothe scale anddensity of the material, thefire sourcewas “largely inaccessible”.
Dousingthe fire completely is proving extremely difficult due water being unable to penetrate deep enoughinto the mound.
“While we have been successful at keepingthe toplayerdamp, as the water sinks lower within the mound, it quickly evaporates due to the heatsource within,” Smith said.
AIRQUALITYCONCERNS
The City’s Air Quality Management office is monitoringconditions. While particulatematterlevels have
decreased since the fire started, residents in affected areas continue to report smoke.
TheCitysays pollution levels remain within acceptable standards, but residents with underlying health conditions are advised to stay indoors when smokeis present and keep windows and doors closed.
Thefire is believed to have started through spontaneous combustion from decomposing organic material.
Similar to veld fires, the smokecomes from plant-based material and is unlikely to contain harmful man-made chemicals.
Residentscan check real-time air quality information through the SouthAfrican Air Quality Information System app.
Thecompost heap is as largeastwo rugbyfields
Smokefromthe smouldering heap has reach suburbs up to 20km away.
Teenconservationistraisesfunds
KAILINDANIELS
KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Atjust 14 years old
Romario Valentine is already making waves in conservation, using his passion for nature, art and activism to help protect some of the world’s mostvulnerable seabirds.
Through his Back aBuddy fundraising campaign the young environmentalist is raising money for three important conservation initiatives led by the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) and BirdLife South Africa.
Funds raised will support efforts to protect the criticallyendangeredAfrican Penguin as wellasthe Albatross Task Force and the Mouse-Free Marion Project.
One of the organisations benefitingfrom thecampaign is Sanccob, which operates a seabird rehabilitation centrein Table View.
Romario hoped his campaign would inspire others to support conservation and help secure the future of seabirds.
INSPIREDATAYOUNGAGE
Romario’s journey into environmental activism began when he was just six yearsold.
Duringaschool production, in whichheplayed the role of an orca, he learnt about the devastatingeffects pollution can have on marine life.
“That moment sparked something in me,” he explained.
Sincethen he has become an environmental activist, conservation artist and author of the book Protect Our Planet –TakeAction with Romario, whichencourages young people to become “Earth guardians”.
SUPPORTINGCRITICAL CONSERVATIONPROJECTS
Through his campaign
Romario is supporting three major conservation initiatives. The first focusesonsaving the African penguin through Sanccob. The species faces numerous threats including
ROMARIO VALENTINE INSPIRESYOUTH THROUGH ART, ACTIVISM, AND CONSERVATION
declining fish stocks, oil pollution, habitat destruction anddisease. Today, only about 8000 breeding pairsremain in the wild inSouth Africa.
The AlbatrossTaskForce workstoreduce seabird deaths caused by fishing gear. Since launching in2006 the initiative has helped reduce seabird deathsin South Africa’s trawl fishing industrybyabout90%.
Another projectclose to Romario’s heart is the MouseFree Marion Project,which aims to eradicateinvasive house mice onMarion Island. The mice, introduced more than 200 yearsago, prey on seabird chicksand threaten severalspecies with extinction.
MAKINGADIFFERENCE
Romario hasalready helped sponsor 57 ha of Marion Island throughthe project’s Sponsora-Hectare initiative andhopes to reach agoal of 100 ha Hisdedication to conservation hasnot gone unnoticed. Among his accolades arethe WESSA Youth Environmental Award, the Pick nPay Hero Award and the BirdLife South Africa Owlet Award.
This yearhealso achieved PhaseOne certificationasa SANParksJunior Honorary Rangers member in the Lowveld.
Beyond fundraisingRomario believes education and hope arekey to protecting the planet.
“To me hope means being avisionary and believing youcan achieve anything withresilience and selfdetermination,” he said. “Only together can wecreatean everlasting legacy and leave something glorious for future generations.”
. Follow himonLinkedIn: @ artistromario
Young conservationist Romario is raising funds forseabirdconservation projects supportingAfrican penguins,albatrossesand other threatened seabirds.
Throughhis detailed wildlifedrawings,youngconservationist Romario highlightsthe beauty and importanceofseabirds.
Lookatsuburb’s‘DNA’beforebuying
Choosing the right suburb is more important than the perfect house whenitcomes to long-termsatisfactionand investment success, according to aCape Town property expert.
Arnold Maritz, co-principalofLew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in the southernsuburbs, says buyersshould focus on understanding acommunity’s character —what he calls its “suburb DNA” —before making apurchase.
SOCIALFABRIC
“A home is alifestyle decisionfirst and a financialone second,” says Maritz.
“You can renovateahouse, butyou cannot change the fundamental rhythm and social fabricofyour suburb.”
His advice comes as international research shows communitycharacter increasingly drives buyer demand
A2023 study by the UK’s Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors found that community cohesion and suburb character often outweigh purely physical property attributes.
READINGTHESIGNS
Maritz recommends moving beyond online listings to experience communities firsthand.
His strategies include visiting at different times to observestreet activity, garden conditions, and the balancebetween privacy and openness.
“Statistics tell one story; thesidewalk tellsanother,” he notes.
LOCALCAFÈS
Local cafés serve as valuable indicators of community health, accordingtoMaritz. “Insuburbslike Claremont, or Johannesburg’s Parkhurst, localcafésact
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as modern town squares,”heobserves.
“A thriving independent café sceneoften signals an engaged, walkable community withstrong local pride andeconomic resilience.”
He also suggests checking community socialmedia groups and speaking with locals —baristas, dogwalkers, and longtimeresidents —for unfiltered insights aboutneighbourhood changesand initiatives.
EVENINGASSESSMENTCRUCIAL
Maritzemphasises the importance of visiting potentialareas after dark
“A suburb’s personality can shift after dark,”hecautions.
“Assessthe ambience in the evening. Thisdirectly impacts perceptions of safety andlifestyle compatibility.”
The property expert concludes that successful purchases combine intuitive feeling with research into municipal plans, infrastructure projects, and property trends
“Before asking ‘Can Iafford this house?’, the essential questionis, ‘Can Isee myself belonging here?’,” Maritz states.
“Understanding the suburb DNA ensures your investmentsupports notjust your financialfuture,but your daily wellbeing.”
Bo-Kaap in Cape Town has aglobally recognised suburban DNA.
Case No: 2026-018464. In thematter between: NTUMISENG MANATHA MPITSA, APPLICANTand MAPULENGCHALI,
RESPONDENT,ISHMAILSTAMPA, SECOND RESPONDENT,MA-AMOS STAMPA, THIRD RESPONDENT,MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT, CAPE TOWN, FOURTH RESPONDENT,DEEDSREGISTRAR, CAPE TOWN, FIFTHRESPONDENT,KUILS RIVERSHERIFF,NORTH, SIXTHRESPONDENT
HAVING readthe papers filed on recordherein and having heardthe Applicant's Counsel herein: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. Order for substituted serviceishereby granted.
