TygerBurger | Elsies | Eersterivier | Ravensmead | E-Edition | 18 March 2026

TUESDAY24MARCH

. TheEgyptianSociety of South Africa willbehaving their next meeting at St George's Grammarschool, RichmondRoad, Mowbray,from19:30.Guestspeaker Peter Loyson willpresent alecture titled:"Cleopatra's daughter".Thereisnocharge formembers, while it costsR30 forvisitors. Refreshments R10.Booking is not necessary.Thereissecureparking in the school grounds.For moreinformation call 021852 7273 or 084 7743972.

. TheDurbanville Children’sHome CharityShop willpresent a50% off summer sale on allsummer clothes —from24March to 2April from 09:00to 14:30onweekdaysand on Saturday from 09:00to 13:00.Bring your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilitieswill be available

THURSDAY26MARCH

. 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 include dinner and live entertainment.ContactWillowWilliamson021 957 7130 or via emailtoinfo@badisa.org.za to book Visit www.badisa.org.zafor moreinformation about thegolf day.

. TheR5book sale at the Durbanville Children’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

FRIDAY27MARCH

. 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

SATURDAY28MARCH

. 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 as well as puzzles,CDs, DVDs and magazineswillbeavailable forsale. Prices rangefrom R5 upwardsper item.Cardpaymentsare accepted for purchasesofR50 and over. We look forwardtoseeing youthere.

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BONTEHEUWELUPGRADES

Partofthe Prasaprojectare upgrades to Bonteheuwel Station, in an area that is part of Subcouncil 15, and according to McKenzie,hefound the alleged links between organisedcrime figures and project contractors“deeply concerning”.

SUBCOUNCIL’SINVOLVEMENT

“As subcouncil chair Ibelieve it is importantthatthe facts regarding my involvement andthe role played by the subcouncilbeplaced clearly on record. At theoutset of theCentral Line upgrade project Iattended an introductory meeting with Prasaofficials, theinitial contractor appointedtocarry out the workand the head of Prasasecurity. At that meeting we were briefedonthe roll-out plan, work packagesand the implementation timeline for the rebuildingofthe line.”

He said at the timethe subcouncil was requestedtoassist, “in alimited but importantway”,the recruitment of local labour, particularly by permitting CV drop boxes to be placed in the area so residents could apply for employment opportunitieslinkedtothe rebuilding of theline.

“TheseCVs were collected directly by Prasaofficials and the contractor to ensurelocal residents could benefit from theproject

ZEROTOLERANCE

“From the very beginning Imade my position exceptionally clear to Prasa, to thehead of security andthe contractor present there would be zerotolerance of any involvement of gangs,extortionists or criminal elements in projects taking place within my areaofresponsibility. Ifurther madeitclear that if anyofthis occurred Prasahad adirect obligation to report such matters to thepolice.”

To support this, McKenzie said he went as far as establishing adirect communication andreporting channel for project stakeholders and police so any incidentscould immediately be reported to lawenforcement.

ALLEGATIONS

Butseveral months into theproject

serious challenges began to emerge.

“Reports surfaced of gang-related violence, attacks on contractorsand even killings linked to the Central Line construction process. Importantly, these incidentsdid not occur at Bonteheuwel Station but rather in areas around Kalksteenfontein and Netreg. Whenever information was brought to my attention Ipersonally ensured thosereports were passed directly to the police through the communication platform that had been established. This included the contractor, Prasa officials and securitystakeholders linked to the project. It therefore came as ashock to the subcouncil when we were later informed that the contract had been suspended. At the same time troubling rumours began circulating that the contract had been extorted by criminal elementsand that individuals linked to organised crime had become involved in the project.”

PROGRESSSTALLED

Large sections of the Central Line remained unopened and progress on certain parts of the project appeared to be stalled.

“It is important to note that on the Bonteheuwel side the railway line infrastructure has been completed and the walling project has already commenced,” Mc Kenzie pointed out. “This progress has been possible because Ihave been unwavering in my position that gangsters and extortionists will not benefitfrom projects within my area of oversight. We have demonstrated this approach across multiple projects, including municipal developments such as the Bonteheuwel housing project, which proceeded without extortion and without disruption.

“I fully support the call made by Mayor Hill-Lewis for Prasa to investigatethese allegations thoroughly. Theagency must be transparent with the public about what occurred, whether any engagement took place with criminal actorsand what steps were taken when reports of extortion and violence first surfaced. Therebuilding of the Central Line is too important to the people of Cape Townto be compromised by crime and corruption. Public infrastructure projects must benefit communities, not enrich gangsters.”

Taxiryvroudood

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN.RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Die Wes-Kaapsepolisiehet bevestig dat’ntaxi verlede week in Elsiesrivier ’n vrou doodgery het en die taxi daarna aan die brand gesteekis. Konst. Ndakhe Gwala, polisiewoordvoerder,sêdie polisie is na ’n misdaadtoneel in Haltweg ontbied waar’n vrou wat oor die pad wou stap deur ’n taxi raakgery is.

GLOVOOR ONGELUK DEUR ROWERSGEJAAG

“Sy is op die toneel deur mediese personeel dood verklaar.Die polisie het ’n saak van strafbare manslagaanhangig gemaak,”sêGwala. Gwala sê ná die raakry-voorval het omstandersdie taxi aan die brand gesteek. “Die eienaar van die voertuig het nog nie ’nklagtebydie polisie ingedien nie,”sê sy Luidens gerugtehet die oorledenevir rowers weggehardloop toe sy raakgery is Die polisie kon dit nie bevestig nie

‘UncleDennis’ salsaam

Deadlydoubleshooting investigated

BRENDENRUITER

BRENDEN.RUITER@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

The community Kalksteenfonteinis reeling from another deadly shooting that took place early on Monday 16 March.

Two men, 18 and 22, sustained multiple gunshotwounds to their upperbodies.

This morning’s double murder comes shortly on theheels of another shooting last Thursday and the community fears that the murders are part of abrewing gang war.

PUBLICEXECUTION

Policespokesperson Sgt Samantha Adonis confirmedthe shooting.

“Accordingtobystanders three unknown men walked up to two friends, fired

shotsand fled the scene. According to community members it was stillearly so people were in theirhouses and just heard the shots. They then came to check after the shooting and found the two men lying in the street.The motive for the shooting is under investigation and unknown.

TheBishop Lavis police opened adouble murder case for further investigation. No one has been arrested at thisstage,” says Adonis.

TheBishop Lavis Crime Prevention Organisation extended condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased.

“We make aserious an urgent call to get agrip on crime and in particular murders in the precinct,”said spokesperson Graham Lindhorst.

Sesnuwebroeikasteverwelkom

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

’nSkenking van ses hoogs modernebroeikaste vir vroeggebore babas deur die Tygerberg-hospitaal se Kindertrust, is verlede week deur diehospitaal se neonatale en pediatrieseeenheid verwelkom.

Die skenking is op Donderdag 12 Maart gedoen.

Die Dräger Isolette 8000 Plusbroeikaste kos gesamentliksowat R1,7 miljoenenisdeur private skenkers moontlikgemaak,sê Louise Theron, uitvoerende hoof van die trust, wat dié skenking behartig het.

Die trust se voorsitter, prof. Pierre Goussard, het die broeikaste aan prof. Lizelle van Wyk, ’n neonatoloog, oorhandig. Sy het gesê die neonatale eenheid by die hospitaal is dankbaarvir diéskenking.

BROODNODIG

Die ses broeikaste is broodnodig

nge r, ange siekdie babatjie is. "Die kleinste baba wat onsgehad het, het net meer as 500 gram geweeg en oorleef."

DONATEURS

Theron sê Donderdagse skenkingkom van ’n Duitse donateur. Sy sê die trust werk nóú metdie hospitaal saam. "Ons koop nie vir hulle goed wat hulle nienodig hetnie. Ons praat met die hoofde van elke afdeling, wat weet wat aangaan, en hulle help ons om te bepaal wat is die nodigste. Daarna doenons aansoek by donateurs,

spesifiekvir daardie goed.

"Hulle besluit ook waarvoor hulle geld wil gee, dan koop ons dit aan," sê Theron.

Sy sê die broeikaste is ’n verbetering van die ou Isolette 2000.

Theron sê die trust, ’n nieregeringsorganisasie, is spesiaal gestig om die hospitaal te help en om hul werk te versterk.

"Ons doen nie net skenkings van toerusting nie; ons ondersteun ook die Tygerberghospitaal se skool met

onderwysers en skenk ander goed aan die hospitaal, soos twee volledige wasserye die afgelope jaar.

"Al die geld wat ons vir donasies het, kom van geldinsamelingsprojekte en donateurs," sê Theron. Die trust het ook verlede week ’n splinternuwe brongoskoop ter waarde van sowat R500 000 aan Goussard, hoof van kliniese eenhede: pediatriese pulmonologie en pediatriese intensiewesorg, oorhandig.

University rejectsrenaming

The Universityofthe Western Cape has formallyrejected aproposal to rename the institution after liberation theologianDrAllan Boesak, stating that retaining itscurrent name ensures continuitywhilst honouring his legacy.

GasantAbarder, spokespersonfor UWC, said theuniversity had acknowledged the proposal respectfully but resolved to retain itscurrent name.

According to Abarder, the university’s name is integral to its identity, reputation, and inclusivity. The institution believes that maintaining thecurrent name ensures continuitywhilst still being able to honour Boesak’s legacy.

The response comes after The Thinking Masses of SouthAfrica Foundation (TMoSA), led by Bishop Dr Clyde N.S. Ramalaine, formally approached the university in Februarywiththe renaming proposal.

TMoSA had argued that Boesak maintained agenerational relationship

BOESAKHONOURED, NAME UNCHANGED

with UWC that shapedstudents, faculty ethics,and theinstitution’smoral compass. Thefoundationcited his work during the apartheid era,particularly in the 1980s, as aligning with UWC’s ethos of academic pursuit, spiritual inquiry, and social justice activism.

The proposal described Boesak as exemplifying“praxis: scholarship fused with activism to challenge oppression, reimaginejustice, andmodel accountability.”

HONORARYDOCTORATE

UWC awarded Boesak an Honorary Doctorate in 2021, whichthe proposal described as “long overdue” recognition of his contributions. The 80-year-old liberation theologian is internationally respected for his theological work andhis role in South Africa’s liberation struggle.

Ferrus honoured by UWC

The University of the WesternCape (UWC) has joined other South African voices in honouring its alumnaand former staff member, thelateDrDiana Ferrus, astalwart of the women’smovement whosepoetry playedacrucial role in bringingthe remainsofSarah Baartman, ultimate symbol of thecommodification and dehumanisation of African people, particularly women, back to SouthAfrica.

Theuniversity officially recognised Ferrusaspart of broader International Women’s Day observations, highlighting its commitment to gender justice and thelived realitiesofstudents,staff and communities.

Her poem“I’ve Come to Take You Home” providedthe philosophical and moral underpinnings for the repatriation of Baartman’s remainsfrom France.

Ferrus, awarded an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University for her cultural impact on SouthAfrican national life, was an administrator in UWC’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, and worked within the university’ssystem nurturing students and mentoring emerging writers

Dr Fikile Vilakazi-Alberts, Director of the university’sGender Equity Unit (GEU), said thisyear’sInternational Women’sDay theme “Give to Gain” represented “a global invitation to acknowledge the politics and practice of reciprocal generosity.”

Prof Robert John Balfour, Rector and Vice-Chancellor, emphasised gender justice remained integral to building a responsive, inclusive and socially just university.

Theyouth canleadus outofthe darkness

On the precipice of the Vietnam war, famous folk singer Bob Dylan once sung: "Well you better start swimming oryou'll sink like astone cause the timesthey area-changin".

These timeless words seem so prescient and ominous in the uncertain times we find ourselves today, in thewakeofthe bloody war in the Middle-East, inflation, the Ukraine invasion, Trump's presidency and Artificial Intelligence (AI) modifying and "streamlining" the way we work. Sadly, the skills more people are developing lately are related to howto "perfect" their AI prompts to visualise aconcept instead of struggling to understand photography or learn an instrument and use critical thinking. Idread the long-term effects on our brain processing power after decadesof relying on producing prompts instead of pondering and solving some of the problems ourselves.

It is often said that each generation assumes they are living in the "end times", while the one preceding it feels that today's youth are "doomed, spoilt, entitled" and frying theirbrains with TikTokand Instagram.

Whether it's thebaby boomers emerging from World War 2, millennials witnessing changes in music, movies and computers reshaping our daily lives.

Today we find Gen-Z caught in the throes of social media, political turmoil between the left and theright andsurviving a pandemic that shackled the world to slow down.

SADLY, SOMEOFUSLACKTHECURIOSITYAND EMPATHYTOIMAGINEWHATITSLIKEGROWING UPINADIFFERENTBACKGROUND,CULTURE, WAYOFEATINGANDCELEBRATINGLIFE.

However, Ifind Gen-Z's social consciousness and urge to call out injustice when it comes to racismand discrimination so importantand so inspiring when it comes to uniting in the nameoflove, peace and understanding, especially with thefar-rightsoeagerto mock and belittle their voices and stake in the world.

Sadly, some of us lack the curiosity and empathy to imagine what its like growing up in adifferent background, culture, way of eatingand celebrating life. Each of us is swimming in adark, mysterious current that can drown us or inspireusto swim. As ordinarycitizens we have to navigate, survive the challenges that meet us in each revolving era, God forbid we find ourselves in World War 3.

We owe it to our children and the next generation who are hungrytohelp the world and live alife that is unique to them, to support them and guide them on their mission to make their mark in society.

Our parentsalways speak fondlyofthe golden oldies they listened to growing up like the Bee Gee's, Bob Marley and Whitney Houston and simpler times, so tooare the next wave of youth eager to see how today'sartists will provide the soundtrack to their lives.

There's areason why the 80s sounded different to the 90s, anew dawnhad descendedwith new exciting ideas.

Thus Iremain optimistic that the youth can lead us out of the darkness thatbreeds division, hatred, warfare and deliverus to amoment in time where we canspeak to each other around atable insteadof shouting and justifying our opinions

Amidst the social upheaval of the 60s another inspiring tune by TheBeatles echoed on the airwaves and still soothes to this daywith the simple message which said, "all you need is love".

This simple mantracan healthe world for those who wish to listen and thosewho choose to care.

-KEANANHARMSE

Kommentaar // Comments

ROLLSTOFINISH: OllieJenksand Seth Scottcelebratemaking it to the Cape of Good Hope,thefinish line of agrueling 24 000km journeyinathree-wheeled ReliantRobin nicknamed Sheila.Therecord-breaking journeyfromLondon,England,ended when theHoldmyGearduo finally made it to Cape Town after 130days—a month laterthan planned.AReliant Robin is acheap fibreglass carthathas motorcycling ambitions.It is considered iconic in Britain where it wasproducedbetween 1973 and2002 and whereitcan be driven with amotorcyclelicense.

CTCarnivaltodazzleGreenPointthisweekend

Cape Town’s most colourful weekend is almosthere. On Saturday 21 March, Green Point will transform into akaleidoscopeofcreativity as the Cape TownCarnival returns for its 17th year with the inspiring theme “Follow Your HeART.”

The annual celebration of Cape Town’s diverse cultural heritage will see approximately 1500 performersfrom across the Western Cape come together for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, dance, andartistic expression.

WHAT’SNEWTHISYEAR

This year’s carnival will be led by 12 creative champions who will share their personal stories of following their passions while showcasing howCape Town hasshaped their artisticjourneys. Theevent will also pay special tributeto Khayelitsha’s beloved hip hopartist Bravo le Roux, who passed away in January. Le Roux’s legacy will be honoured through a dedicated float celebrating his contribution to the local creative scene.

One of the carnival’s mostanticipated traditions returns as the City’s Fire and Rescue Services and Law Enforcement officers take part in the pre-parade activities, bringing their own creative flair and friendly rivalry to thefestivities.

“The City is always proud to support and be partofthe CapeTown Carnival,”said Maycomember for safety andsecurity, JP Smith. “It attracts around 36 000 people and contributes millions of rand to our economy annually. We encourage residents and visitors to line Somerset Road andexperiencethis spectacular

CULTURAL EVENTLED BY 12 CHAMPIONS

extravaganza.”

EVENTSCHEDULEANDACTIVITIES

. 15:00: Entertainment village opens near the parade startingpoint

. 18:00: Pre-paradeactivities begin

. 19:00:Main street parade kicks off Untilmidnight: Entertainment village continues with food trucks and performances

After-party: Featuring DJ Ready D, YoungstaCPT, andDJSummerHeynes

The main parade will windits wayfrom the intersection of York Road andGreen Point MainRoad, concluding at Chiappini Street.

GETTINGTHEREANDPARKING

Important road closures: SomersetRoad will be closedfrom 12:00 until 02:00on Sunday.Green Point Main Road (fromP14) will be closedfrom 14:00.

Recommendedparkingareas are Heritage Square (Buitengracht Street); Cape Quarter (Hudson Street); Battery Park andBreakwater Parking (V&A Waterfront); P14Green Point Main Road andGreen Point Park(Helen Suzman Boulevard).

Notethat MyCiTi busservices along Somerset Road will be affected. Check the MyCiTi website for route deviations and alternative services.

GETREADYFORTHEWEEKEND

With 16 years of magic behind it, the Cape Town Carnival hasbecome one of

theMother City’s most treasured events. This Saturday promisestobenodifferent, celebrating the creativity, culture, and community spirit thatmakesCape Town special

Whether you’re alongtime carnival enthusiast or afirst-time visitor, prepare for an eveningfilled with spectacular floats, infectious rhythms, and the kind of energy that only Cape Towncan deliver Entry to watch the carnival is completely free. Simply find aspot along the parade route.

For those wanting apremium experience entry to the seated stands costs R480. VIP tickets are available at Quicket . Visitwww.eventsincapetown.comfor more information.

Vermaak // Entertainment

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONOFBUSINESS PLANS OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) CENTRE IN DELFT SOUTH (WARD 106)

TheCity of Cape Town’sCommunity,Artsand Culture Department hereby invitesfully registered, compliant and fully operationalnon-profit organisations (NPOs)withinthe early childhood development (ECD) sector to submit detailed businessplans for the operationand managementofa City-ownedECD centrelocated in Delft South (Ward106).

Thesuccessful applicant will enter intoaformalfacilitymanagementagreement (FMA)withthe City of Cape Town.

Business planrequirements

•Beformally registered as an NPOand in good standing

•Detailed age-appropriatedaily ECDprogramme

•Operationalplan including staffing model

•Financial management and budgeting plan

•Sustainability and fundraising strategy

•Sound good governance practices -demonstratethatthe organisationoperates as astructured NPO and notasanindividually controlled entity

•Community engagement and stakeholder involvement plan

Businessplan supportingdocuments

•Valid NPO registration certificate

•Signed NPO constitution

•Updated management/boardstructuredetails

•Minutes of at least the lasttwo board/committee meetings

•Proof of most recent AGM

•Latest annual reportand financialstatements

•ECD learning/daily programme

•CVs of ECD practitioners withcertifiedqualifications

•Principal CV and NQF5 (Level 5) qualification

•Certified copies of South African identity documents of principal and educators

•Valid clearance certificatesofall staffinterms of theChildren’sAct Regulations

•Provide proof of membershipinarecognized ECD Forum within thearea

•Letter of recommendation from arecognized DelftSouthcommunity structure

Selection process

TheCity of Cape Town is required to followsupplychain management (SCM)processesinthe evaluation and appointmentofexternal registeredNPOsoperating from City-ownedfacilities

Preference will be given to NPOs withaproven track record in ECD servicedelivery within Delft South (Ward106), demonstrating strong governance, compliance, and financialaccountability. This preference will, however,not exclude other fully compliant NPOsoperating withinDelftbut outside Ward 106fromconsideration,provided that they meet all application requirements andadjudicationcriteria.

Submission of business plans

Business plans for the operation of theearly childhood development (ECD) centre canbesubmittedasfollows:

Submission method Date Time Venue

Hand delivery18March –18 April by 12:00 on Thursday Cape Town CivicCentre: Second floor,Security desk, submission boxavailable at Security.CapeTown,South Africa, 12 Hertzog Boulevard,CapeTown 8000 Kuilsrivier Subcouncil 5: Submission boxavailable at Security,groundFloor, Corner of Carinus Street andVan Riebeeck Road, Kuilsrivier

Email 18 March –18 April by12:00 on Thursday CACD.ECD@capetown.gov.za

Enquiries contact Siphokazi Dyani

Email: CACD.ECD@capetown.gov.za

rugmet 'n nuwevertoning Keersoptuisgrond by Die BonDurbanville op die planke is e —met Margit Meyer-Rödenaad Rall as die Tokkelaar— is onderdag26Maart om 20:30 anke. is diemeestemensegeneig e) sekere dingetebegin onlik diegoed watons nie wil onthou, krymos mettertyd ies” by.’nHalwe waarheid dongefeit50jaarlater.’n -“blow-dry”tot ’n manjifieke “one-night stand” verander ekortstondigeromanse. abaret gaan jou een oomblik lgende oomblik saggies want jy magjouselfdalknet ltydmet ’n skeut nostalgie Ouma se debuut in Ouma is op pad geskryf: “Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck neem jou op ’n super-humoristieseenverfrissende wyse op reis deur ’n veranderende wêreld.Jyhuilsoosjylag, terwyl ernstige waarhede jou lag-lagtref. Uitstekend!” Jurgen Humanisverantwoordelik virdie teks en regie.Geen kinders onder 13 jaar word toegelaat weens taal . Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911

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vertoning dag1tot eMasam-teaterwaritdeur peelse nuanssurditeite vlymskerp svan die evertoning

is bygewerk met nuwemateriaal.McKay vermeng kulturele kommentaarmet stories met herkenbarekarakters op die Kaapse Vlakte Die vertoningisinAfrikaansen Engelsmet 'n ouderdomsbeperking van18. Vertonings is saansom 19:30 en Saterdag om 14:30. . Kaartjieskos R150 by Webtickets. Wayne McKay

. Jonathan Roxmouth's Keychange runs at Theatreonthe Baynow until 28 March. Eveningsat20:00 and Saturdays also at 15:00.Ticketsat Webtickets.

LIZEBEEKMAN SINGBYDIEBOER

Die sanger-liedjieskrywer Lize Beekman bring haar vertoning“In antwoord”op Saterdag 28 Maart om 20:30 en Sondag 29 Maartom14:00 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Met haar kenmerkende diepte,warmte en poëtieseverhalendestylvoer Beekman‘n unieke gesprek met haar gehoor deurmiddel vanmusiek,briewe en gedigteinbeide Afrikaans en Engels– woorde uit haar eie skryfpen en ook diévan ander Sy weef nuweenbestaande skeppings saam in‘n program wattegelykertyd persoonlik én universeel is. Kaartjies kosR250 Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.

Aworkshop for interestedparties will take place on 30 March2026atthe DelftECD Centre from 10:00 to 13:00.

. DanPatlansky:SoloElectric is at Die Boer theatre restaurant on Wednesday 18 March at 20:30. Ticketsare R250 and availableatwww.dieboer.com or on 021979 1911. . Cape Town Hip-HopFestival— with Hip-HopTheatricalproduction Ngqondo Oina BophaisatArtscape from Thursday19toSaturday21March. Ticketsand more detailsavailable via Webtickets.

. DieUS-simfonieorkes, onder leiding vandie Nederlandsedirigent Arjan Tien,treeopVrydag20Maart om 19:00indie Endlersaalop. Minette du Toit-Pearce, mezzo-sopraan, is diesolis. Dieprogram sluit Ravelse"Pavane for aDeadPrincess" en Rimsky-Korsakov se Scheherazadein. Krykaartjies by Webtickets.

. Theband Free Wheelplays Rock 'n Roll music at That 80s Club in Montague GardensonSunday 22 Marchfrom15:00 to 19:00.Entrycosts R50.Call071 2345657tobook atable Walk-ins welcome.

. Cape Town Chamber Choir presents Encore on Sunday 22 March at 16:00 at theSt. Martini Lutheran Church,

240Long Street.A celebrationof choral favourites, featuring worksby Brahms, Purcell, Mozart,and OlaGjeilo, directed by Antoinette Huyssen. Tickets availableatQuicket and at the door (cash/card).

. Will Linleyand BenRodriques is at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert on Sunday 22 March at 17:15.Tickets areR360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.

. DieVyftigers met Neil Sandilands, Gian Groen, Schalk Joubert en Abel KraamsaalisbyDie Boer-teaterrestaurant op Dinsdag24Maart om 20:30. Dit is een vanslegs drie vertoningsvanjaar. Kaartjies kosR280.Bespreek by www. dieboer.com

. PeoplePower:ZolaniMahola featuringThe Feminine Force is at The HomecomingCentre on Thursday26 March at 19:00.TicketsfromR300 at Quicket

. Die30steKKNKvind van28Maart tot4April in Oudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.zavir dievolledige program. Krykaartjies by Webticketsofdie KKNK-kantoor.

. Cape Town PhilharmonicOrchestra and Robvan Vuuren: Peterand the Wolf is at the KirstenboschSummer Concert on Sunday 29 March at 17:30 Ticketsare R360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.

BAYHILL

CUPRETURNS WITH PACKED PROGRAMME

Bayhill PremierCup kicksoff

AVRILFILLIES

After months of waiting the 37th Bayhill Premier Cup (BPC) tournament is upon us.

1-6APRIL

The32-team tournament takesplace at Erica Park in Belhar,withthe finalatAthlone Stadium.

Scheduled for Wednesday 1toMonday 6April, the tournament will take place at Erica Park in Belhar, with thefinal on Monday6AprilatAthlone Stadium. Participants’ names were revealed on Saturday 14 March during adraw conducted at the Cape Town Civic Centre. Atotal of 226 local Western Cape teams went head-to-head against each otherfrom October to February to qualify forthe spots over the Easter period. The play-offs lasted over three months andplayed outin six phases or weekends of football. “12 teamsfrom the WesternCape to offeringsinside the venues at both Erica Park andAthlone Stadium.We would also like to usethisopportunity to communicate to oursupporters early, thatthere is limitedspace at the Erica Parkvenue, and they are encouragedto purchasetheir tickets early, either online or at thevenue depending on availability. No food anddrink will be allowedinto the venues, andnopass-outs will be

De Kuilen hosts tourney

De Kuilen Primary School hosted apreseason sports tournament on Friday 13 March, with 12 schools competing. The late afternoon and evening event featured u-11and u-13A rugby teams as well as u-12 and u-13A netball teams —giving both the boys and girls valuable match experience. Theschool thanked the main sponsors, Rugga Roots, Spur Soneike, and Shift Netball for theirsupport.