. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day
. Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap uit na 'n volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat Ontmoet by die reservaat se ingang om 19:00 en geniet die sonsondergang by die kanon om 19:15 voordat almal om 19:30 op 'n nagstaptog van 'n uur lank vertrek. Bring peuselhappies, 'n flitslig en geskikte stapskoene saam Hierdie geleentheid is 'n wonderlike kans om 'n rustige aand buite met familie en vriende te geniet en die naglewe van die reservaat te verken. Kontak André by 071 089 9503 vir meer inligting oor die reservaat
FRIDAY7NOVEMBER
. Edgemead Family Night Market takes place at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive 16:00 tp 21:00 Craft, Bric a Brac, food, live music and fun for the whole family
SATERDAG8NOVEMBER
. Die Wes-Kaapse tak van die Broodboomvereniging van Suid-Afrika (BVSA) hou sy jaarlikse ope dag en plantverkoping op van 09:00 tot 15:00 in Tara, Durbanville 'n Verskeidenheid broodbome is weer vanjaar beskikbaar, terwyl ander skaars en eksotiese plante ook te koop sal wees. Die ope dag en verkoping vind plaas by Krisantslot 1 in Tara. Toegang is gratis. Mense kan ook op die dag by die vereniging aansluit teen R260 per jaar om hul kennis van broodbome uit te brei.
. A book sale will be held at the market on at Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 14:00 The market is held every second Saturday of the month at the centre at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville There will be R5 books for sale Contact Terence on (WhatsApp) 082 224 5454 or Allen on 078 393 5924 for more information.
. Coin enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Cape Town Coin Show returns to the Century City Convention Centre Running from 10:00 to 16:00 with free entry, the event will showcase accredited international and local coin dealers. A major highlight of the show will be the exclusive release of a limited-edition silver Kruger Rand featuring the iconic Cape Town skyline . Christ the Mediator Church in Portland, Mitchell's Plain, will host its annual bazaar at the church on 8 November at 08:00 The pageants include Mr Legs for men of all ages and Granny's Got Groove, for the sassiest, most stylish and funkiest grannies. The seven-a-side soccer tournament will be for girls and boys and will take place from 09:30 For more information, call the office at 021 3922 850 or send a WhatsApp message to 076 775 2013.
WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time
THURSDAY20NOVEMBER
. Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.
SATERDAG22NOVEMBER
. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryf-werksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.
SUNDAY30NOVEMBER
. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00
THURSDAY4DECEMBER
. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening
Trompoppiesmaakskooltrots
BRENDENRUITER
BRENDEN RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die skoolgemeenskap van die Laerskool Rainbow is breëbors nadat hul trompoppies weer eens gewys het van watter stoffasie hulle gemaak is toe nie minder nie as sewe lede van die groep hul WP-kleure verwerf het Volgens Rograe Hendricks, 'n woordvoerder vir die skool, bestaan die groep slegs drie jaar, maar het in dié kort tydjie gewys dat met hulle rekening gehou moet word
"Verlede jaar was ons tweede in die uitdaagbeker in die President-liga, waarna ons na die Elite-liga bevorder is Vroeër vanjaar het ons in Oudtshoorn aan die nasionale kampioenskapskompetisie deelgeneem en onder die afrigter Henry Soetzenberg 13de geëindig," sê Hendricks
STRUIKELBLOKKE VERHOED NIE OM TE PRESTEER NIE
Ten spyte van verskeie struikelblokke hou die groep aan om hul beste te doen "Ons grootste struikelblok is maar geld Nie al die leerders se ouers kan betaal nie, want dit is nogal 'n duur sport Ons probeer maar soveel as moontlik insamelingsgeleenthede hou sodat ons die leerders in sport kan hou," sê sy Hendricks sê hulle is veral trots daarop dat hulle voortgebou het op verlede jaar se sukses deurdat sewe lede vanjaar WPkleure verwerf het "Een van ons lede het selfs nasionale kleure verwerf Ons geliefde afrigter is vanjaar ook met WPkleure beloon," spog sy
Die trompoppies van die Laerskool Rainbow is besig om groot naam te maak
DuisendemansinAthlonebyeen ’n
Historiese oomblik het Saterdag 1 November in die Athlone-stadion afgespeel toe duisende mans van oor die Kaapse Vlakte en omliggende gebiede heen vir die Mighty Men Cape Flats-geleentheid opgedaag het ’n dag van gebed, lofprysing en herstel
Die byeenkoms, gereël deur Radio Tygerberg 104FM, was ’n kragtige herinnering dat God steeds werk in die hart van mans in Suid-Afrika Een van die aangrypendste oomblikke van die dag was toe Ivor Swartz sy roerende getuienis gedeel het
Hy het in armoede sonder ’n pa grootgeword, by die berugte 26’s-bende betrokke geraak, en is uiteindelik tronk toe omdat hy sy broer vermoor het
In die tronk het sy lewe handomkeer verander Vandag reis hy rond om by geleenthede mans aan te moedig om hul identiteit in God te vind
Die bekende Johnny Davids, aanbieder op SuperSport, het sy storie gedeel van hoe hy bo mishandeling, armoede en geweldige teenstand uitgestyg het tot die sukses wat hy vandag in sy lewe smaak Hy het getuig dat God hom vrygemaak het sodat hy sonder vrees en wanhoop kan leef ’n boodskap wat duisende mans diep geraak het
BOODSKAPVANLEIERSKAP
Die hoogtepunt van die dag was toe Angus Buchan die skare toegespreek het Mans en kinders het hom letterlik om die nek geval toe hy en die burgemeester van Kaapstad,
DIT WAS ‘N DAG VAN GEBED EN LOFPRYSING
Geordin Hill-Lewis, die skare voor die verhoog gaan groet het
Hy het ook van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak om vir Hill-Lewis, as leier van Kaapstad, te bid in 'n roerende oomblik op die verhoog Met sy kenmerkende passie het hy mans aangemoedig om hul plek in hul huis en gemeenskap in te neem om geestelike leiers te wees, hul gesinne te beskerm, en ’n nuwe generasie in geloof groot te maak Sy oproep tot bekering en gebed het die stadion met ’n atmosfeer van eerbied en hoop gevul
LOFPRYSINGWATDIEHEMELAANRAAK
Aanbidding is kragtig gelei deur Neville D, Grammy-genomineerde musikant en aanbieder van Radio Tygerberg se Real Brekfis-program Neville, wat self op die Kaapse Vlakte grootgeword het, het die gehoor herinner aan die krag van lofprysing en dankbaarheid ongeag omstandighede Hy is vergesel deur ’n manskoor wat die stadion gevul het met liedere van geloof en oorwinning
“Mighty Men Cape Flats was meer as net ’n byeenkoms Dit is ’n beweging van hoop Ons kon nie langer staan en toekyk hoe geweld op die Kaapse Vlakte daagliks lewens eis nie
“Vandag het ons gesien hoe harte aangeraak word, lewens verander en gemeenskappe versterk word Dit is slegs die begin van iets groots,” sê Hardus Zevenster, van die Bloudruk Groep
Duisende mans van dwarsoor die Kaap het op Saterdag 1 November die Mighty Men-saamtrek in die Athlone-stadion bygewoon
Neville D,die Grammy genomineerde gospel-sanger, was ook op die verhoog
Geordin Hill-Lewis,Kaapstad se burgemeester,en Angus Buchan, groet die skare vanaf die verhoog
Localinnovatorstakecentrestage
MAURICIAPETERSEN
MAUR CIA PETERSEN@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) concluded its “Level Up” Series with an inspiring pitch competition on 21 October at the Momentum Auditorium, showcasing the innovative spirit and sustainability focus of local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the greater Bellville area
The pitch event, which formed part of the 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) pre-activities, celebrated the culmination of an eight-week intensive business development programme that supported 32 local entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship, and coaching sessions
PEKKISHTAKESTOPHONOURS
The competition’s winner, Pekkish, a Bellville-based software solutions company, impressed judges with their innovative approach to empowering small and informal businesses Operating live since 2020, Pekkish provides digital tools including a Point of Sale (POS) system, WhatsApp AI-integrated assistant, and an online marketplace platform to help small businesses overcome structural and administrative challenges
“Our goal is to formalise informal businesses, enhancing their scalability and reach while contributing to economic growth and sustainability,” said Sodieq Barendse from Pekkish, whose victory builds on their previous success at the Bellville Business Expo
LEGACYBUSINESSHONOURED
Second place was awarded to Davis Clothing Collection, led by Carmy Davis, whose sustainable manufacturing business produces baby wear, men’s clothing, and ladies’ underwear The company stands
Kunsstudios in Boston maak hul deure oop vir publiek
Open Studios 2025 bied unieke geleentheid om oorspronklike kunswerke teen studiepryse te koop
Op Saterdag 6 Desember sal Boston
Studio in Bellville weer sy deure vir kunsliefhebbers open wanneer Boston
Open Studios 2025 van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaasvind Die jaarlikse gebeurtenis, wat as ’n hoogtepunt beskou word, bied besoekers die seldsame geleentheid om kunstenaars in hul kreatiewe ruimtes te ontmoet en oorspronklike kunswerke teen goeie pryse dikwels 30 tot 60% laer as galerypryse te koop
Vanjaar is ’n oorgangsfase vir die gewilde gebeurtenis Die stigters, Laurette de Jager en Ilse Nieman, wat die inisiatief jare gelede van stapel gestuur het, tree ná vanjaar se weergawe af
Die leierstokkie word dan aan ’n nuwe komitee, bestaande uit Annehette Troost, Adele Helfrich en Jacques Kannemeyer oorhandig “Ons is trots op wat ons bereik het en opgewonde oor die toekoms onder nuwe leierskap,” sê De Jager
BYNA30KUNSTENAARS
Vanjaar sal 29 kunstenaars van verskillende dissiplines hul studio's in die gebied oopmaak wat begrens word deur die N1, Voortrekkerweg, Durbanweg en Mike Pienaar-boulevard
Die deelnemers sluit in visuele kunstenaars Hugo de Villiers en Jacques Kannemeyer, asook verskeie ander gevestigde kunstenaars
Die fotograwe is Hendre Louw en Amy Krause, terwyl die keramiekkunstenaars
Karen Kotze en Trudy Oosthuizen ook gaan uitstal
Dan is daar ook die ontwerpers Karla Louw, Annette Oosthuizen, Terice Louw en Marinda Lindeque, asookskrywer
Mareli Smit en wynmaker Pieter de Waal
SPESIALEUITSTALLINGVIRGOEIEDOEL
’n Opwindende nuwe toevoeging vanjaar is die Thinking Rabbits-uitstalling in
vennootskap met The Thinking Fund (TTF)
Die uitstalling sal sy debuut by die Open Studios maak voordat dit op 13
Desember na die Candice Bermangalery verhuis, gevolg deur ’n aanlyn liefdadigheidsveiling
Opbrengste sal beurse en vaardigheidsontwikkelingsprogramme ondersteun, wat die volgende generasie se talent sal help bevorder
Die Boston Open Studios-konsep strek verder as net die verkoop van kuns
Dit bied vir die publiek ’n unieke kans om die kunstenaarslewe van naderby te ervaar, kreatiewe prosesse te verstaan, en direkte kontak met plaaslike talent te maak
“Dit haal die geheimsinnige uit die kunstenaarstudio en skep ’n gemeenskapsgevoel rondom kreatiwiteit,” verduidelik een van die organiseerders Besoekers kan die dag na hartelus geniet deur van studio tot studio te beweeg, kunstenaars in aksie te sien, en unieke stukke vir hul eie versamelings te koop
Die gebeurlikheid is gratis en oop vir die publiek ’n perfekte daguitstappie vir gesinne en kunsliefhebbers . Volg @bostonopenstudios op Facebook en Instagram vir meer inligting.
Laurette de Jager se kunswerk
Arts, culture and heritage projects can apply for City funding
The City of Cape Town has announced nearly R8 million in funding for arts, culture, and heritage projects over the next two financial years, with applications now open for local organisations looking to unlock creativity and empower communities across the city
The funding initiative, managed through the City’s arts and culture development department, aims to support sustainable cultural projects targeting young people aged seven to 35 years, as well as vulnerable groups including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities
FUNDINGBREAKDOWNANDREQUIREMENTS
Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding Projects must fall within one of five categories:
. Temporary public art; . Visual and performing arts; . Heritage awareness and storytelling; . Therapeutic arts interventions; and . Music
APPLICATIONPROCESSANDDEADLINES
The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December
All submissions requiring official application forms available from subcouncil offices, the arts and culture branch, or online at www capetown gov za/grants-in-aid
Applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must comply with the Municipal Financial Management Act Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
INFORMATIONSESSIONSSCHEDULED
To assist potential applicants, the City has scheduled several information sessions where application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained:
WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER:
. 10:00-11:00: Claremont Civic Centre; . 13:00-14:00: Sarepta Community Hall (Rietvlei Street)
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver on stated objectives, with a focus on projects that preserve Cape Town’s diverse heritage whilst creating new opportunities across communities . Contact Rhyno Jansen on 021 417 4104 or rhyno.jansen@capetown.gov.za for info
Oudsteklublidword90jaar
CARINAROUX
CARINA ROUX@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA
Die lede mag dalk almal al meer as 50 jaar op die "klok" hê, maar hulle het nog hope woema in die tenk Vier dae elke week kom die lede van die Sarepta Aerobics Club by die saal in die buurt se sportkompleks bymekaar om die dag op 'n aktiewe noot te begin
Maandae is dit aërobiese oefeninge, Dinsdae pilates, Woensdae word ge-zumba en Donderdae is lyndans
Die klub is as 'n seniorsklub begin, maar daar’s so baie skop, die 'senior' word sommer weggelaat
Verlede Woensdag is daar selfs 'n bietjie feesgevier Lauretta Anthony, komiteelid sê die klub hou 'n jaarlikse viering, genaamd "Everybodies' birthday" om sommer al die lede se verjaarsdae te vier
Die dag was wel ekstra spesiaal omdat die klub se oudste lid, Richard Davis, Woensdag (29 Oktober) 90 geword het
Dit blyk sommer gou uit die gesels met Davis dat hierdie 'n "90-nie-uit-nie" is Davis vertel hy is die afgelope drie jaar lid van die klub En ja, jy sal hom elke oggend van Maandag tot Donderdag van 09:00 tot 10:00 by die saal aantref, besig met die dag se oefensessie
Hy is 'n "ou danser" wat ken van "twostep” en wals, al die outydse danse en dus geniet hy die "jazz-oggende" waar daar die meeste gedans word
"Ons het 'n goeie instrukteur wat 'ballroom' doen, Harold (Hartzenberg) " Vir elke oggend se sessie neem 'n ander instrukteur leiding Dit bied ook afwisseling Die lede, nou al meer as 150, is meestal vroue "getroud en weduwees Dit is 'n baie 'jolly' groep," sê Davis
Hy is reg met raad en aanmoediging vir jonger mense en veral diegene wat so pas afgetree het "Raak aktief Kry 'n stokperdtjie iets wat jy geniet, wat dit ook al is ‘n Mens moet aan die gang bly
SAREPTA SE AEROBICS-KLUB
Hou jou brein besig en jou liggaam aan die gang dit is wat ‘n mens nodig het " As jy dit nie doen nie, wees gewaarsku: "Mens verroes nogal gou "
SAMESYN
Die waarde daarvan om lid van 'n klub te wees, som Davis so op: "Jy bluf jouself as jy sê jy luister op die radio na oefenprogramme Dan dink jy, ek gaan daai doen, maar jy kom nooit op jou eie sover om dit te doen nie maar as jy aan 'n klub behoort, dan is daar soort van 'n verpligting op jou; jy moet dit doen," sê hy "Is maar so met 'n mens, as daar nie 'n verpligting op jou is nie, dan laat jy maar alles slaplê "
Net so belangrik soos 'n gesonde liggaam is 'n gesonde gees en samesyn "Jy maak baie goeie kontakte Daar is altyd 'n paar wat jou gaan mis as jy nie opdaag nie Môre wil hulle weet: 'waar was jy? Is iets verkeerd? '' sê Davis
"Ons het ook gereeld vergaderings waar jy kans kry om jou probleme te uiter "
Die klub reêl ook uitstappies "Aan die einde van die jaar het ons 'n groot afsluitingsgeselligheid Dit is gewoonlik by die see en almal is daar; niemand gaan dit mis nie Jy kan dan maar jou hare laat sak," skerts Davis
ONDERSTEUNING
Aan die ernstiger kant voeg hy by: "Dit is ook n ondersteuningsgroep as jy die dag siek is of nie lekker voel nie, dan is almal daar om jou te ondersteun "
Soms vat dit net 'n paar woorde om 'n ander se gemoed op te helder, laat blyk Davis
Dit is inderdaad soos een uitgebreide
familie, gee hy toe Volgens Davis het hy in die diplomatieke diens onder die destydse buitelandse minister Pik Botha gedien "Die diplomatieke ondervinding was baie interessant Toe ek in Londen gewerk het, is ek darem aan die oorlede koningin voorgestel en Prins Phillip " By 'n "garden party" het hy vir Lady Di ontmoet "'n Pragtige vrou, magtig weet jy, sy was nou mooi!"' "Ja, ek het baie interessante mense ontmoet Ek was in Londen toe Margaret Thatcher eerste minister was; dit was n baie interessante tyd " Davis sê hy het in 1994 afgetree "Die dag voor die nuwe regering intree, toe tree ek uit En ek is nie spyt nie," lag hy
Richard Davis op sy 90ste verjaarsdag FOTO’S: CARINA ROUX
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Tyd wag vir niemand
Dis weer daai tyd van die jaar wanneer almal hoop dat tyd 'n klein bietjie vinniger kan aanbeweeg
Dit was 'n lang jaar; mense is moeg en wil gaan rus Kersfees is om die draai en die feestyd begin oor minder as 'n maand Die Kersfeesversierings is op en Michael Buble, Boney M en Mariah Carey se bekende Kersliedjies speel weer binnekort oral in elke winkelsentrum
Ek is bly dat die feestyd aangebreek het en sien baie uit daarna Maar om eerlik te wees, ek wens soms dat die tyd 'n bietjie stadiger kan stap
Ek het so baie dinge gehad wat ek graag vanjaar wou gedoen het, maar 2025 het gekom en gegaan Dalk aanstaande jaar? Maar ek weet vir 'n feit 2026 gaan ook seker in 'n oogwink verbygaan En voor ons dit weet, is dit al weer tyd vir die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi in 2027
Kommentaar // Comments
RED BULL FLUGTAG SOARS AGAIN:
Waarom gaan die tyd so gou, wonder ek soms Ek is seker ek is nie al een wat dít wonder nie
Dit voel soos gister toe ons nog laas om die Kerstafel gesit het en crackers oopgeskiet het, geskenke oopgemaak het en as 'n familie saamgekuier het Dit voel soos gister toe ek my vrou en seuntjie 'n soentjie en drukkie gegee het en gesê het “Voorspoedige Nuwejaar” Ek kan dit nog so duidelik onthou
My seun se skooljaar in graad 2 vanjaar het ook gevlieg
Die arme klong het nog nie eens sy onderwyser gewoond geraak nie, en daar kry hy 'n nuwe een
My vrou het vanjaar studeer, en vandeesweek haar laaste eksamen afgelê Ek weet uit ervaring dat wanneer mens studeer, die tyd geneig is om nog vinniger aan te beweeg
Ek weet ek is nie al een wat 'n jaar begin met groot planne nie Ek weet baie mense stel doelwitte vir hulself aan die begin van die jaar sogenaamde Nuwejaarsvoornemens maar haal dit nie Dis doelwitte wat binne ons bereik is, maar die tyd laat ons dit net nie toe nie Dis nie omdat ons lui is nie, maar die realiteit is ons almal werk; kinders het skool, sport, huiswerk en dan is daar familie en vriende vir wie ons moet tyd maak Ons het side hustles, stokperdjies en behoort aan of een of ander buitemuurseof kerkklub wat ons tyd in beslag neem
My plan vanjaar was om by een van daai klubs aan te sluit, om verder te studeer, fiks te raak, iewers heen te reis met my gesin en eintlik net meer tyd met my vriende en familie te spandeer, veral met my seun
Ons samelewing is op 'n hasepad êrens of iewers heen, voel dit soms vir my Die hoogtepunt van baie mense se werksweek is die naweek wanneer ons vir twee dae kan afskakel, 'n vuurtjie kan aansteek, ‘n glas wyn kan drink en sport kan geniet Vir ander wat die jaar hard gewerk het en byna geen breek geneem het nie, is daai hoogtepunt die feestyd, maar selfs die feestyd vlieg in n oogwink verby
Voor ons ons oë kan uitvee, is dit Junie 2026 en winter
Ek weet dat die horlosie nie aangepas kan word nie en dat dit nie kan stilstaan nie Tyd staan vir niemand stil nie
Ek wens net soms dat die tyd net klein bietjie stadiger kan beweeg Waarom? Behalwe vir dit wat ek reeds genoem het, is daar soveel dinge wat ek as ouer nog wil doen met my seun
In 'n dokumentêre program onlangs sê 'n avontuurlustige aan die aanbieder, "ons het net een lewe, en dis nog nie eers 100 jaar nie " -RICHARDROBERTS
record of
metres,launching their quirky,handcrafted flying machines from a flight deck over seven meters high in hopes of soaring gracefully into the harbour.A total of 43 teams took on the challenge,aiming to impress the judges not only with the creativity and craftsmanship of their flying contraptions but also with their entertaining pre-flight performances and the distance of their flight Thousands of spectators flocked to the waterfront to witness the spectacle,enjoying a day filled with imagination,humour,and daring designs But it was Thunderstruck (pictured) who soared an impressive 19 meters taking the first place followed by Voy Skyjacks in second and Red Flamingoes in the third spot
BRIEWE | LETTERS
Embrace analog to balance digital life
Regarding the letter published on 29 October, it appears that the world has moved from physical childhood slavery to mental childhood slavery Meditation tai chi hiking many sports and activities away from computers help solve this problem I am a software developer with 40 years experience I hike I meditate I do tai chi I wear a 40-year-old watch that doesn’t count steps or tell me things I really don’t need to know On my bike, I don t use a headset or bluetooth
I don’t play computer games There are loads of great board games and there is my favourite activity, being able to have an old fashioned discussion without resorting to Google to check things I asked an electrical engineer friend a question the other day He said have you asked Google? I then emailed my
question to an electrical engineering professor I know, who I studied with in 1982, and he referred me to an electronic engineer who can solve the problem
We need to have digital and analog worlds I still have an old motorcycle with an analog speedometer I dislike these new digital speedometers which my car has, and which give one zero “distance”, zero reference point
I live in Milnerton If people can get groups of 10 or more people (scholars included) together, I am willing to run weekly meditation and tai chi classes
People can email me (david@mypowerstation biz) WhatsApp notifications are switched off on my phone as they distract me too much
My personal view is that these activities increase people s brain power and ability to do more and stay
Weekend events gridlock city
I think it s time to say to the City administration: Wat genoeg is, is genoeg!
There is hardly a weekend going by without some or other huge event Now we just had this "Classic Motor Race” on an extremely busy Kgosana Drive It’s been poorly planned and seriously inconvenienced probably 100 000 residents who use the affected routes to travel between work and home daily The City no doubt made millions, but won't compensate even one of the affected citizens who’s travelling time will have been longer, using more fuel or paying more for taxi fare
If it’s not a marathon, it’s a huge football game in the stadium when thousands come in their cars gridlocking the city centre for hours (Sunday 5 October) I don’t know what the authorities did during the Western Cape in 2010, I wasn’t here, but I read about parking facilities to the east of the city centre and shuttle buses If then, why not now ?
Film crews hanging around everywhere blocking some roads even during the week or there is a fun walk, or the Cape Town Carnival, or beach Pro Volleyball in Camps Bay, as if that suburb isn’t congested enough It’s become almost impossible for large
coaches to drive along Victoria road any time on any day
The cruise ship season is here again when up to a dozen coaches depart from the cruise terminal on the days a ship is docked Driving up and down Kloof Nek road is a nightmare for the drivers, while turning into it coming from the cable way station in Tafelberg road is a lesson in extreme patience
Not to forget about the CTICC, hosting thousands of conference participants regularly, causing traffic along the adjacent roads to creep along at best
Cape Town’s traffic control is totally out of sync at any time in the week, the City administration is out of touch with reality and staging such huge events is pleasuring relatively few yet causing thousands of the rate paying citizens much disruption
The time is long overdue when the number of huge events must be kept to a minimum, such as the traditional ones, Tweede Nuwejaar, the Two Oceans and the Argus
Additional ones should be limited to a maximum of maybe one a month, not like now when we have almost one every weekend PETERSMULIK,Rugby
ahead of automation which started in 1760 with the first industrial revolution Imagine being able to work with and absorb and do two to 40 times more than you do now Imagine the ability to instantly recall things you learned years or decades ago Imagine learning techniques that allow you to remember things you think you have forgotten All possible Our brains are individually more powerful than every computer on the planet But do we have the user manual to use them efficiently and effectively? Meditation tai chi and other activities help to develop our brains and help to develop our intuition Intuition is knowing things we were never taught I use my intuition to find possible answers which I always research and check
DAVIDLIPSCHITZ,Milnerton
‘Not a mistake’
Your article “Milnerton High parent pleads for mercy on family (TygerBurger 29 October) refers
Where was the “mercy” for the victim of your son’s bullying behaviour?
This is not some alleged activity It was captured on video for all to see!
And to dismiss deliberate behaviour as a “mistake” is ludicrous
A mistake is when you add 2 + 2 and get 5
This deliberate behaviour caused both physical and emotional harm the victim will live with for the rest of his life
While you are scared to leave your house, imagine the horror endured by the victim having to go to school every day and having to face your son's assault, physical or verbal
This is not about you
It’s about the victim, so deal with it like the victim had to deal with being beaten by a gang of cowards and thugs
What will they be getting up to once they leave school?
Jail time is the only appropriate punishment 'NOBULL',Milnerton
PHOTO: TYRONE BRADLEY / RED BULL CONTENT POOL
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After more than six decades of serving the northern suburbs community, the iconic M-KEM 24 Hour Pharmacy in Bellville is embarking on an exciting new chapter as UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health, while maintaining its commitment to providing uninterrupted health-care services to local families.
The transition, announced by founder Hylton Mallach, fondly known as Mr M, comes as part of M-KEM’s partnership with Clicks Holdings, established in 2023 For Bellville residents who have relied on the pharmacy’s roundthe-clock services for generations the change represents continuity rather than disruption
“When I first opened the doors of M-KEM in 1964 my dream was simple, to create a pharmacy that puts people first,” reflected Mallach, whose vision has served countless northern suburbs families through medical emergencies, late-night needs and everyday health-care requirements
He no longer serves as the owner of M-KEM as the Clicks Group has been the owner since 2023
The pharmacy made history in the Western Cape when it pioneered 24-hour pharmaceutical services “In 1999 M-KEM became one of the first pharmacies in South Africa to be open 24 hours a day, ensuring care was always available, day or night,” Mallach noted, a service that has
M-KEM IS NOW PART OF CLICKS HOLDINGS
become essential for Bellville and surrounding communities
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For loyal customers concerned about changes to their trusted healthcare provider, Mallach offered reassurance: “What does this mean for me as a customer?
The answer is simple: everything you love about M-KEM stays exactly the same ”
The familiar faces behind the counter, the specialised clinics and the gold-standard service that has made M-KEM a community institution will continue unabated
The pharmacy’s location in Bellville remains the same as is the round-the-clock availability that has made it a lifeline for emergency medications and urgent healthcare needs continues without interruption
“Today I am honoured to share some exciting news about our future
“In 2023, M-KEM proudly became part of Clicks Holdings, and with this partnership comes the opportunity to take the very best of M-KEM and expand it further than ever before,”
Mallach explained
The rebranding to UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health represents more than just a name change; it signals the recognition of a
uniquely successful community pharmacy model that is now set to benefit other South African communities
The M-KEM approach, characterised by treating health care as personal rather than transactional, has proven so successful in Bellville that it will now serve as the template for a new network of communityfocused pharmacies nationwide
“This transition is not an ending,” Mallach emphasised, "but the continuation of a legacy, one that I am personally proud to endorse "
LOOKINGAHEADWHILE HONOURINGTHEPAST
As Bellville prepares to welcome the UniCare era the community can take pride in knowing its local pharmacy is the gold standard for community health care in South Africa
The model of care developed in the northern suburbs will now extend its reach to help other communities across the country
For Bellville residents the message is clear: while the name above the door may change the community-centred care that has defined M-KEM for 60 years continues stronger than ever under the UniCare banner
The pharmacy continues to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at its familiar Bellville location, ensuring the northern suburbs community never goes without essential health-care services
Local Mom represents SA at breastfeeding conference
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A local volunteer jetted off to Lima, Peru in South America this week to attend an international breastfeeding conference where she hopes to learn more from other volunteers from around the world on ways to better inform, educate and support breastfeeding mothers
Gwynneth Jacobs, a mother of two young boys, is a volunteer for La Leche League South Africa, a non-profit organisation (NPO) based in Bothasig
The NPO provides breastfeeding education, information and support to breastfeeding mothers and is fully run by volunteer counsellors, referred to as leaders who receive accredited
training and is affiliated with La Leche League International, a worldwide authority on breastfeeding
EXCITED
This year's 14th International La Leche League Congress for the International Area Network, as it is called, is hosted by their counterparts in Peru
The conference is an opportunity for leaders to gain valuable education and information from international breastfeeding experts, as well as to engage with other leaders and breastfeeding experts from all over the world
Jacobs, who has been a volunteer for several years now, says she is excited about
attending the conference as it presents an amazing opportunity to learn from other countries
CONFERENCE
The conference runs from
Friday 7 November to Sunday 9
November
“I will be presenting on the topic of fundraising within La Leche League South Africa and sharing our experience here,"
says Jacobs, who also helps run a support group for La Leche League in Parow Jacobs, who is originally from Mitchell’s Plain, has been a leader since 2017
"I have been La Leche League volunteer for eight years I provide breastfeeding support to mothers and host support meetings I have held numerous positions during my time as a volunteer, including serving on the La Leche League South Africa council as area secretary and assistant, area coordinator of leaders, book depot manager and assisting with the social media platforms," she says La Leche League also has offices in Durbanville, Milnerton, Sunningdale and Parklands
M-KEM founder Hylton Mallach’s 1964 vision of community-first healthcare continues as the Bellville pharmacy transitions to UniCare 24/7 under the ownership of Clicks Holdings
Gwynneth Jacobs
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Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for Gregory Porter at GrandWest
The eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist is touring South Africa in November on a three-city concert tour
The Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November at 20:00 before heading to Durban and Johannesburg.
ZOLANI MAHOLA TO SHOWCASE NEW ALBUM WHILE SUPPORTING GREGORY PORTER AT GRANDWEST
Mahola previously supported Porter at Kirstenbosch in 2023, giving audiences a taste of what can be expected when two generational vocalists share their talents on the same stage She will be backed by The Feminine Force – Sky Dladla (percussion, indigenous instruments), Siyoli Waters (keyboards and vocals), Carla Williams (drums), Andiswa Ndwandwe (bass), Asiphe Ntyinkala and Aeryn (backing vocals). The band has been set up to provide space for women to gather, sing and create positive change, part of Mahola’s advocacy for education, the environment and anti-gender-based violence (GBV) campaigns.
Over 17 years of singing for Freshlyground Mahola shared stages with icons such as Stevie Wonder, BB King, Shakira, Hugh Masekela and Johnny Clegg. She also performed, in October 2024, at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the 30-year celebration of South Africa’s democracy As an ambassador for The Seachange Project (the team behind the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher), Mahola is currently working on a film, exploring her bond with nature There is also an autobiographical film and a new album in the works.
“I’m so happy to be supporting Gregory Porter again in the Mother City of Cape Town," she said. "It will be wonderful to welcome him ‘home’ and share uplifting music from my upcoming sophomore solo album as well." “If there was ever a voice that represents South Africa Zolani is it ” Greg Maloka of co-promoter GRIZA Enterprises declared. "Her cutacross appeal makes her a unique artist with a bold story to tell."
Gregory Porter, a New Yorker, is easily recognised by his signature cap and “deep booming baritone” voice He is often likened to legends such as Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers for his smooth, soulful sound, blending jazz, gospel, soul and blues. He enjoys acclaim across the world, achieving critical and commercial success everywhere from his native US to Europe, the UK and Africa. After performing at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015, Porter returned to South Africa in 2023 for six sold-out solo concerts.
He calls his Love is King SA 2025 Tour “a continued celebration of the incredible people of this nation,” also recently posting on his social media: “South Africa, I'm so excited to be returning to your beautiful country this November!”
. Ticket prices start at R800 Doors open at 19:00 Book at www.showtime co.za and www ticketmaster.co.za
Verwelkom die feestyd met Kerskonserte
Die jaar word met 'n reeks Kerskonserte afgesluit in die Endlersaal van die Universiteit Stellenbosch Konservatorium.
Gehore kan uitsien na musiek wat vrede, gemeenskap en hoop vier
Op Saterdag 8 November om 19:00 sal die Stellenbosse Stadsorkes, onder leiding van Paul van Zuilenburg, hul eerste Christmas Festival na die Endlersaal bring. Die program sluit John Rutter se "The Lord Bless You and Keep You", Karl Jenkins se "Benedictus", Hans Zimmer se "Silent Night" en Alan Silvestri se "Spirit of the Season" in. Bekende Kersliedere soos "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Silent Night" en "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" sal gehore uitnooi om saam te sing. Hoogtepunte soos "Nella Fantasia", "Vivo per lei" en Michael W Smith se "Freeze the Frame" sal die aand verder verryk.
Die soliste Vasti Zeeman-Knoesen, Janelle Speelman, André Terblanché en Corneil Muller tree saam met die orkes op
KORE
Op Saterdag 15 en Sondag 16 November om 15:00 bring Johan de Villiers sy koorproduksie From Karl Jenkins to Christmas Joy met meer as 100 oudlede van die Libertaskoor en ander sangstemme Die konsert open met Jenkins se "Stabat Mater" wat antieke Latynse tekste met geskrifte uit die Gilgamesh-epos en Rumi se poësie kombineer Minette du Toit-Pearce, mezzosopraan, sal as solis saam met die orkes gelei deur Petri Salonen, optree Ná die pouse volg die première van Zorada Temmingh se "Christmas Joy" vir koor orrel en orkes
ACCLAIM
Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter coming to GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November.
Gregory Porter’s Love is King SA Tour begins at the Grand Arena,GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November
We wish to inform you that Road Construction activities are due to begin in Forest Drive, on Spine Road traffic circle going to Caltex traffic circle. The commence date is 15 November to 28 August 2026. Our working hours are as follows: Mondays to Fridays from 07h30 – 17h00 Saturdays 07h30 – 14h00 We wish to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the construction. Please note that the Construction site is a restricted area and is out of bounds at all times. Please notify your children that this is a hazardous area.
Thanking you for your assistance. Regards,
AMANDLA GCF CONSTRUCTION Site Manager: Asanda Ngxola 021 981 7070 Community
