TygerBurger | Goodwood | E-Edition | 12 November 2025

FIRE FORCES REFUGEES TO SEEK SHELTER WITH FAMILY OR AT SAFE SPACES

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"Everyone is okay, but we lost most of our stuff " So explained Bokem Peguy after a fire destroyed the tent housing refugees on Voortrekker Road in Maitland near Goodwood on Thursday 6 November Over 200 people were displaced Jermaine Carelse, spokesperson for the City's Fire and Rescue Services, said the fire started around 17:00 and confirmed that no injuries were reported Peguy said the tent was engulfed within minutes "We don't know what happened, but we

understand that one guy was cooking food in a kitchen A fire broke out, and he didn't manage to extinguish the fire and it spread throughout the tent within a few minutes " He added that they lost all their belongings

CITY CONFIRMS NO INJURIES AFTER TENT FIRE DISPLACES MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE

"Nobody had a chance to take anything We don't know where we will be sleeping," explained Peguy Ward 56 councillor Cheslyn Steenberg said: "Upon site clearing completion - the affected will reoccupy the site to rebuild "No new tent is being constructed No building material will be provided for this rebuilding " Charlotte Powell, spokesperson for Disaster Risk Management (DRM), said officers were on site conducting preliminary assessments and gathering the necessary information According to Powell, humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers was aiding those affected

"Structures on the perimeter of the site are intact – persons who stayed in the fire-affected tents and structures have the option of returning to the perimeter structure or staying with friends or family off site "

She said DRM is liaising with shelters and safe spaces to determine the availability of beds

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

SENDYOURCOMMUNITYEVENTSTO TYGERBURGER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

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

SATERDAG15NOVEMBER

. Die Kaapse Woordwewers hou om 14:00 die laaste gedigtedag vir die jaar by DNA Café in die Langverwachtplein-winkelsentrum in Kuilsrivier Toegang is gratis. Kontak Samuel Theron, voorsitter, per e-pos by samueltheron1@gmail.com om deel van die gehoor te wees

WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER

Kader Abdolah se Duisend-en-een nagte is uitstekend vertaal in Afrikaans deur Wium van Zyl. Hierdie klassieke werk word by die Durbell-leeskring se byeenkoms deur dr Marni Bonthuys bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat Almal is welkom Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061.

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 liedjieskryfwerksessie 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.

. The Dr Randall Ortel Foundation will host a Men’s Health Club Open Day from 11:00 to 13:00 at Watergate Medical Centre 60 Watergate Boulevard, Mitchell’s Plain It is open to men aged between 30 and 55. A R100 donation is required. Call 082 456 2186 or 060 592 9558 for more information.

TUESDAY25NOVEMBER

. The Egyptian Society of South Africa will be having their next meeting at St George's Grammar school, Richmond Road, Mowbray, from 19:30 Following the AGM, the guest speaker, Dr Lester Cowley, will present a lecture titled: "The Antikythera Mechanism". There is no charge for members, while it costs R30 for visitors Booking is not necessary There is secure parking in the school grounds. For more information call 021 852 7273 or 084 774 3972.

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 for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. All proceeds go to helping uplifting the community Bookings now open on Quicket For more information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

. Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River

Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed. A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care comfort and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to make your dedication and light purchase

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December

This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za

Cityon‘track’ forrailcontrol

Cape Town could become South Africa's first city to run its own passenger rail service, following the tabling of an ambitious business plan that outlines how the metro can revive the region's struggling train network

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis presented the detailed Rail Business Plan to councillors on Thursday 6 November, with the full City Council set to vote on the proposal on Thursday 4 December

"With this business plan Cape Town is now front of the queue to be SA's first city to take over local passenger rail, in line with the Constitution and National White Paper on Rail," said Hill-Lewis

The plan comes as Cape Town's rail system continues to struggle under the management of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), with services severely curtailed compared to the 620 000 daily passenger trips recorded in 2012

PRIVATE-SECTORPARTNERSHIPESSENTIAL

The business plan examined nine different scenarios for taking the rail service over, settling on three viable options that would see the City partner with private companies to operate trains on either a contractual or concession basis Crucially, the plan rules out any scenario where the city would have to use ratepayers' money to subsidise rail operations Instead, successful devolution would require funding from national government along with the authority to set fares and access long-term grants

"Capetonians urgently need an expanded, affordable, and reliable rail service that is integrated with other forms of transport via one ticketing system," HillLewis explained "Devolution is one of the critical first steps in this long-term vision to massively scaling up passenger numbers, new train sets, new routes, upgrade stations and develop surrounding precincts with affordable housing over the next two decades "

CAPE TOWN COULD BECOME SA’S

FIRST

CITY TO RUN ITS OWN TRAINS

NATIONALGOVERNMENTSUPPORTNEEDED

The Mayco member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, emphasised that national government would need to restore the rail network to 2012 levels before any handover can take place "But while national efforts to restore passenger-rail operations are ongoing this does not remove the need to advance devolution in line with national policy and the imperative for locally responsive service delivery," said Quintas The City would then work to further expand the rail service, including a new Blue Downs rail link

Hill-Lewis called on transport minister Barbara Creecy to finalise the draft National Rail Bill and Masterplan before year-end, ensuring proper consultation with local government as the key implementing partner "

LONGROADAHEAD

The business plan represents the culmination of nearly two years of research, following a baseline analysis in October 2023 and institutional options report in October 2024 The City will now seek council approval to begin formal negotiations with national government If successful the devolution could transform public transport in Cape Town, offering residents a reliable alternative to the current fragmented system and potentially serving as a model for other South African cities facing similar transport challenges The proposal aligns with constitutional principles that recognise local government as best positioned to deliver integrated, affordable public transport through coordinated planning across different transport modes

266 arrests in citywide operations

Law enforcement officers from the City of Cape Town impounded no less than eight vehicles used for illegal dumping

The impoundments came during a week when the City’s enforcement agencies arrested 266 suspects

The eight vehicles impounded brought the October tally to 36 – four times higher than September "Illegal dumping is a huge problem around the city and affects many communities It has also become a headache for enforcement as culprits are seldom caught in the act, and not many residents call out their neighbours for the behaviour Dumping is not only a public and environmental health risk, but it also robs residents in informal communities of public open spaces Areas that could be used for community gardens, recreational facilities, and social cohesion are instead turned into hotspots for crime and grime," said Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith

In other law enforcement successes, LEAP officers confiscated two unlicenced firearms – one in Delft and one in Mitchells Plain – and arrested one person in each incident Officers arrested 154 people and issued 6 502 notices Metro police officers arrested 84 suspects, of which 35 were for driving under the influence, and issued 2 734 notices Traffic officers made 28 arrests – 22 for driving under the influence, two for reckless and negligent driving and four for

various other charges

They also recorded 56 573 offences, including 36 657 speeding offences, issued 19 916 fines for various traffic violations, impounded 231 public transport vehicles and executed 1 506 warrants of arrest

The Public Emergency Communication Centre logged 1 701 incidents, for which they dispatched assistance for 86 cases of assault, 49 incidents of domestic violence, and 76 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents

MonteVista woman robbed at gunpoint, suspect escapes in taxi

RICHARDROBERTS

A suspect who apparently made use of a taxi to escape, is currently being sought by the police after robbing a woman in Monte Vista last week

Deon Oosthuizen, vice-chair of the Monte Vista/Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch, confirmed that the incident had occurred in Van der Spuy Street on Wednesday 5 November

"We got information on our neighbourhood watch eyes and ears group that a lady was robbed at gunpoint at the tennis courts When the message came through, I jumped in my vehicle and when I arrived District Watch was on scene and some vehicles were already looking for the suspect

"I got more information on his description and also went out to look for him After a few minutes, I came back to check our cameras It seemed that the suspect came via a taxi and left in one after he had robbed the lady," Oosthuizen explains He says the victim was luckily

not hurt although very traumatised

"They asked for money but she did not have any, so he took her cards, phone and car keys "

INVESTIGATION

The police arrived not long after and took over the scene, he says

"I know the detectives are hard at work as they were working late on this case

"I am very grateful from the response we had from our members, so many of them mobilised to try and find the suspect The street were filled with neighbourhood watch members and District Watch vehicles If he was on foot, I have no doubt he would have been caught," says Oosthuizen

He says he is glad that no one was hurt

"She did exactly what you are supposed to do in these situations She remained calm and followed instructions,"

Oosthuizen says

TygerBurger is still waiting on feedback from the Goodwood police

City warns residents of festive season housing scams

The City of Cape Town has issued an urgent warning to residents about fraudsters targeting people seeking housing opportunities during the festive season

The Human Settlements Directorate reported a spike in scam reports during November and December, with fraudsters using social media platforms, SMS and WhatsApp messages to deceive residents i f f

officials through formal and verifiable channels

. The City urged residents to verify any suspicious communication by contacting the Call Centre at 0860 103 089

. Residents can report suspicious activity to the fraud hotline at 0800 1100 77 or email fraud.hotline@capetown.gov.za.

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RICHARDROBERTS

R CHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Die Monte Vista-woonbuurt in die noordelike voorstede is verlede

Dinsdagoggend (4 November) vroeg weer eens ná nog 'n skietvoorval in dié vreedsame gebied geruk

TygerBurger het vertroulik verneem dat 'n gewapende-reaksie-beampte van Fidelity ADT die betrokke oggend glo sy eie lewe geneem het terwyl hy in sy voertuig in Visagiestraat, Monte Vista, gesit het

Die polisie, plaaslike buurtwag, ander private sekerheidsmaatskappye en die ER24-ambulansdiens was op die toneel

Charnel Hattingh, die hoof van groepsbemarking en kommunikasie by Fidelity ADT, het bevestig dat een van die maatskappy se beamptes die oggend oorlede is

Die maatskappy wou nie die oorledene se identiteit bekendmaak nie, behalwe om te noem dat Fidelity met die beampte se familie kontak gemaak en dat die plaaslike polisie die saak oorgeneem het

Kol Shawn van Wyk, die Goodwoodpolisiekantoor se bevelvoerder, sê 'n geregtelike doodsondersoek is geopen

“Hy sê 'n 34-jarige beampte van 'n private veiligheidsmaatskappy is in sy voertuig dood aangetref Die voertuig was naby huise in een van die strate geparkeer

Die selfdood-voorval is die tweede voorval in twee weke,” sê hy 'n Polisielid verbonde aan die Bellville-

misdaadvoorkomingseenheid het op Maandag 29 Oktober glo sy meisie by 'n huis in Baracouta-rylaan, Monte Vista, doodgeskiet, waarna hy homself om die lewe gebring het Dié saak word deur die Onafhankllikepolisieondersoekdirektoraat ondersoek

Partnershipsboosthomeless

Mould Empower Serve (MES) was part of a significant milestone for Cape Town, the National Homeless Conversation, held in Cape Town from 4 to 5 November

At the event the City of Cape Town officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH), becoming a Vanguard City in a global network working to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2030

"As a long-standing partner in urban regeneration and social development, we are proud to have contributed to this collaborative effort which marks a meaningful step toward sustainable, compassionate solutions to homelessness in South Africa," said Ilse Maartens, branch manager of MES Cape Town

The agreement was signed by executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Francine Higham (Mayco member for community services and health), Zukiswa Mandlana (executive director of the community services and health directorate) and Julia Wager (acting chief executive officer of IGH)

FOURKEYAREAS

It commits the City to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2030, using a

g y, y reintegration for those who have experienced homelessness ”

JOININGVANGUARDCITIESNETWORK

By joining the Vanguard Cities Network, Cape Town will collaborate

Write your way to ‘peace’

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation (DLTLF) has launched an inspiring global initiative called Letters for Peace, inviting people of all backgrounds to creatively express their vision and hopes for peace ahead of the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture

The campaign, launched on Wednesday 5 November, serves as a prelude to the 15th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, which will be held on

Thursday 20 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre under the theme: “Faith, Conflict, and Our Shared Humanity in a Fractured World ”

This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr Shashi Tharoor, renowned author, former UN Under-Secretary-General, and Indian Member of Parliament, who will discuss the role of faith, morality, and leadership in fostering peace

The Letters for Peace initiative is inspired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s belief that “peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, love, and action ”

It encourages people worldwide to share what peace means to them through diverse mediums, including written work, spoken word, visual art, and digital content Contributions will become part of a unique Peace Wall, a living digital mosaic to be unveiled at the Peace Lecture, amplifying collective voices advocating for justice, empathy, and unity

HOWTOGETINVOLVED

Participants can create their own “Letter for Peace” using any format text, visual artwork, video, or digital post and submit it through the foundation’s website at https://tutu org za/lettersofpeace or via social media under the hashtag #LettersForPeace

Prompts for beginning submissions include:

. “Dear World, peace to me means ”

. “If Archbishop Tutu were here today, I’d tell him ”

. “Peace begins when ”

. “My Letter of Peace is for ”

All contributions collectively serve as a call for empathy, honesty, and hope, central to Archbishop Tutu’s teachings Reserve your complimentary seat for the 2025 Peace Lecture at https://qkt io/ DTPeaceLecture

HOWTOPARTICIPATE:

1 Create a “Letter for Peace” in any medium (written, spoken, visual, or digital)

2 Submit your work via the official website or by tagging @TheTutuLegacy on social media with #LettersForPeace

3 Reserve your complimentary seat for the 2025 Peace Lecture

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation aims to preserve and advance the legacy of Archbishop Desmond and Mama Leah Tutu through programmes that champion moral leadership, peacebuilding, human dignity, justice, and reconciliation

. For further details about the campaign, visit www tutu.org.za or follow @TheTutuLegacy on social media.

Two Nigerian nationals arrested for bribery

Two men who attempted to bribe a police officer to alter his testimony in a drug-related case have been convicted of corruption in the Bellville Regional Court

The court sentenced Livinus Okechukwu Ndukuba (44) and Cletus Obiwuru (53) for corruption, after both entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the State They were each sentenced to a fine of R15 000 or three years’ imprisonment, and both accused were declared unfit to possess a firearm Court interpreter among two sentenced for bribery plot

“According to reports, Obiwuru was on trial in a matter involving drug dealing Ndukuba, who was an interpreter in that trial, approached a member of the South African Police Service the arresting officer and arranged a meeting between Obiwuru and the officer,” said Lt Col Siyabulela Vukubi spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks)

“The matter was reported to the Hawks for investigation, and it was revealed that Obiwuru had offered the investigating officer an amount of R15 000 to alter his testimony An operation was subsequently conducted, during which both accused were arrested,” the spokesperson added

NewwaveofHPAIvirusdetected

KAILINDANIELS

KA LIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (Sanccob) has reinforced its biosecurity protocols following confirmation that the first African Penguin has tested positive for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) a serious new development in the ongoing outbreak affecting seabirds along the Western Cape coastline

In August, almost 1 000 seabirds were confirmed with HPAI, and the spread remains deeply concerning to conservationists and wildlife authorities TygerBurger previously reported that since early July, a new wave of infections has been detected in wild seabirds across the province the first since April 2024 Infected birds often display neurological symptoms, including tremors, head twitches, and seizures

While HPAI can occasionally infect mammals and humans, experts stress that the risk to the public remains very low when simple hygiene and safety precautions are followed

TESTING,CONTAINMENT,ANDCOORDINATION

Sanccob’s Cape Town and Gqeberha rehabilitation centres remain operational with stringent biosecurity controls

These include quarantine and testing for all incoming seabirds, disinfection and sanitation procedures, and controlled staff movement between aviaries and care areas

“Our highest priority is keeping our seabird hospitals infection-free and ensuring every case is accurately recorded,” said Dr Katta Ludynia, Sanccob spokesperson “This is a fastmoving situation, and we are working

closely with State Veterinary Services and conservation authorities to respond effectively ” Sanccob confirmed that its teams are working “diligently and cautiously” to test and clear every seabird before admission The organisation continues to support field responders, monitor wild populations, and provide training and guidance to other rehabilitation facilities and veterinarians

PUBLICURGEDNOTTOHANDLEBIRDS

The public is strongly advised not to pick up, feed, or touch sick or dead seabirds

Instead, sightings should be reported immediately so that trained teams can respond safely “Every report helps us respond faster and prevent further infections,” said Dr Ludynia “The public plays a vital role in helping protect South Africa’s vulnerable seabird populations ” Residents are also reminded to keep

pets away from affected birds and to wash hands and shoes after visiting coastal areas

WHICHBIRDSAREAFFECTED?

By early August, most confirmed cases were among Hartlaub’s Gulls, but other affected species include Great White Pelicans, Grey-headed Gulls, Kelp Gulls, Whitebreasted Cormorants, Crowned Cormorants, and Sacred Ibises Cases have also been detected in domestic chickens and ducks

The circulating strain, H5N1 clade 2 3 4 4b, is known to cause rapid and severe illness in birds Infected seabirds may appear unusually tame, unable to fly or walk, or show signs of twitching, seizures, or cloudy eyes Sadly, birds displaying such symptoms cannot be treated and are humanely euthanised to prevent further spread of the disease

Sanccob’s spokesperson Natalie Maskell said the organisation remains committed to proactive monitoring and collaboration

“We are deeply concerned about the spread of avian influenza and its potential impact on vulnerable seabird populations,” Maskell said

“Our teams are working tirelessly to protect birds in our care while supporting national efforts to contain the outbreak ” Through strict biosecurity, public awareness, and ongoing scientific collaboration, Sanccob continues its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and conserve the country’s seabirds in the face of this escalating threat . To report sick or dead seabirds, contact SANCCOB on 021 557 6155 (landline) or 078 638 3731 (cell/WhatsApp).

For other bird species use the DFFE Avian Influenza Reporting Form via the OCIMS online portal

THINKING OUT LOUD

A mom’s journey back to fitness

For the past three years, I’ve been stuck in the same loop: “I really should start going to the gym again ” It’s a phrase I’ve repeated so often that it’s become part of my daily mental soundtrack right up there with “Did I remember to pack the baby’s snacks?” and “When was the last time I slept through the night?”

Life after having a baby is a whirlwind of sleepless nights, endless laundry, and toddler tantrums that drain every ounce of energy I thought I had So, working out?

Forget it The gym membership gathered dust My running shoes sat lonely in the corner, quietly judging me

But this past weekend, something nudged me out of my comfort zone My friends invited me for a hike at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch

Jonkershoek A place

I’ve hiked before effortlessly A place I used to know like the back of my hand

I took a simple fall A slip on a patch of loose gravel It was nothing dramatic no twisted ankles, no bruises but enough to make me pause and reassess I felt fine immediately afterward, dusted myself off, and kept going

What I didn’t expect was the aftermath

The following morning, I woke up feeling like a freight train had run me over My neck was stiff and sore, making even turning my head a challenge Every muscle in my upper body ached as if I’d been through a wrestling match Simple movements, looking both ways before crossing the street, reaching for my coffee cup, became exercises in patience

MYRUNNINGSHOESSAT LONELYINTHECORNER, QUIETLYJUDGINGME.

I hesitated Was I really ready for this? Would my body protest every step? Would I embarrass myself?

The answer? Absolutely But I went anyway

The morning was crisp and promising

The sun filtered softly through the trees, birds chirped overhead, and for a moment, I almost forgot how out of shape I was The trail began easy enough, a gentle incline that I used to breeze up without breaking a sweat This time, though, my lungs burned quicker than I expected, and my legs ached like I’d run a marathon the day before

The steep parts of the trail were brutal

It was like climbing Mount Everest only without the cold, or the fancy climbing gear, or the Sherpa guides Every step felt heavier than the last, and I found myself slowing down, catching my breath, wondering if I should just turn back

But I didn’t Because I was there, with friends who cheered me on, who reminded me why I wanted to do this in the first place: to get back to feeling like myself Then, about halfway through the hike,

That stiff neck was a harsh reminder that I was far from the fitness level I once had But here’s the twist: instead of discouraging me, this little mishap lit a fire under me

It was a wake-up call a nudge telling me that it’s time to stop making excuses To stop waiting for the “right moment” to start prioritising myself again To lace up those running shoes, dust off the gym bag, and actually go The ache and stiffness?

They’ve become my motivation

I’m signing up for the gym this week

I’m doing it not because I want to climb Everest or even Jonkershoek without getting winded Not because I want to look a certain way or fit into some old jeans

I’m doing it because I want to feel strong again Because I want to have the energy to keep up with my toddler’s boundless enthusiasm Because I want to be healthy and present, for me and for my family

I’ll admit, it’s daunting The first steps always are But hiking that trail, struggling and falling and getting back up, reminded me of something important: every journey starts with that first, uncertain step

So, here’s to climbing new mountains, one small, sweaty step at a time And maybe next time I hike Jonkershoek, it won’t feel like Everest after all -KAILINDANIELS

BRIEWE|LETTERS

City pledges tougher stance on crime in Oakdale

The article "Oakdale demands action" (TygerBurger, 29 October) refers

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate acknowledges the challenges posed by anti-social behaviour, prostitution and criminal activities in the Oakdale area

A review of the monthly law enforcement reports submitted to Subcouncil 6 shows that officers consistently address these challenges

In July and August, officers issued 113 fines for soliciting in public, with the majority issued in Ward 10 They also issued 504 fines under the Streets and Public Places By-law, again with most of these issued in the affected area

This is a matter I have previously raised with senior management, and it’s encouraging to see that they are responding both proactively and reactively to these complaints They are also tracking the fines issued during their weekly management meetings

It s important for the residents of Oakdale to understand that we are facing an organised effort by certain political parties and NGOs to decriminalise sex work as seen in the recent court action brought by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) against the South African Police Service and the City of Cape Town

This court action has resulted in a directive from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), stating that sex workers cannot be prosecuted pending the outcome of the case The same organisation also interdicted the City in 2009 to prevent metro police from arresting sex workers

I remain opposed to the decriminalisation of sex work because of its negative impact on communities

Increased prostitution clearly undermines social cohesion and is often associated with crime, urban decay, unlawful immigration, and human trafficking

Our law enforcement department will continue to enforce our by-laws and will work closely with other role players to address these challenges through joint operations Together with the Department of Home

Affairs, the police, NGOs, and local community structures, we can make a meaningful difference

Residents are encouraged to report incidents by contacting the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700 and providing a detailed description of the incident

JPSMITH,Maycomemberforsafetyandsecurity CITYOFCAPETOWN

Feesmark raak nou te duur

Ek is uiters geskok oor die pryse van goedere by vanjaar se Stellenberg Feesmark Jare gelede toe ek daar begin koop het (en ek praat nou van meer as 25 jaar gelede al), was die feesmark 'n plek om oulike, bekostigbare artikels te koop Van eet- en lekkergoed tot speelgoed en popklere – my mandjie het altyd oorgeloop as ek gaan betaal het Maar nie meer nie Vanjaar het die organiseerders hulself in die voet geskiet, want hoewel stalletjie-eienaars natuurlik flink verkope sal beleef by hierdie gewilde mark het ek vanjaar daar uitgestap sonder om enigiets te koop Hoekom? Wel, eerste indrukke is blywend Ek was nog skaars binne die eerste tent, toe vang my oog badkamersakkies wat Pep vir R37 verkoop – by die mark kos dit R120! Dis nie iets besonders wat iemand self gemaak of selfs dalk met moeite ingevoer het nie Dis sommer hier in die plaaslike Pep gekoop en siedaar Groot wins

My vriendin het n vadoek teen R95 opgemerk waarvoor sy ook veel minder vir n pakkie van vier by einste Pep betaal het

Daarna het alles sommer oorprys gelyk, en ek het gewonder hoe word stalletjiehouers gekies Daar is seker mense wat nie pryse vergelyk nie en wat maar kan koop nes hulle luskry Ongelukkig is nie almal so gelukkig nie en moet die meeste mense hul sente omdraai

Die Feesmark sal my en vele ander seker nie weer sien nie Dit het te "fancy" en duur geraak KOPERWATNIE"AFGERIP"WILWORDNIE, Durbanville

Lights out in Table View — again!

Once again, Table View residents were left in the dark after another unexpected power outage Frustration is mounting as these disruptions become more frequent, disrupting businesses and home life alike While we understand Eskom’s national challenges, it’s becoming clear that areas like ours deserve better The City of Cape Town s grid has proven far more reliable, and residents are asking to be included We need stability communication and accountability not another week of candles and cold dinners It’s time for the lights to stay on in Table View! FRUSTRATED,TableView

Windepushesjobgrowthvision

DESIRÉERORKE

DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

Western Cape Premier

Alan Winde has outlined an ambitious vision to create a "healthy ecosystem for employment opportunities" while confronting the province's mounting challenges with crime, policing shortages, and child malnutrition

Speaking at the annual Tygerberg Business Chamber Gala Dinner last week, Winde delivered a sobering assessment of the obstacles facing economic growth

The popular black-tie event held at Goedgeleven outside Durbanville was sponsored by Business Partners Limited

“An entrepreneur is someone who finds solutions to challenges,” Winde said, a principle that lies at the heart of the province’s economic strategy

According to Winde, the Western Cape’s primary focus is on significantly boosting economic growth and job creation by establishing the right conditions for entrepreneurs to succeed and flourish

“We need a healthy employment ecosystem where people are safe and secure to work,” he said The province faces major challenges, especially rising crime amid dwindling police resources

Since becoming Premier in 2019, Winde said, police numbers dropped from 200 000 to 180 000 nationally, and from 20 000 to

s a b g p ob e , a d S S does not know how to handle it,” he said

To combat crime, the Western Cape deployed 1 200 Law Enforcement Advancement Officers (LEAP) in six crime hotspots with arrest powers and technology like body cams and drones This achieved a 4% murder decrease in deployment areas

However, Winde emphasised policing requires building community ethics beyond “boots on the ground,” prompting various violence prevention programmes

BUILDINGETHICSANDVALUES

“Stunting is getting worse in the Western Cape,” said Winde “When a child is born, and you don’t correct that underweight child for the first thousand days, if they don’t have the proper nourishment either before they are born or after they are born, that child is going to always be behind ”

To address this, the health department partners with Stellenbosch University and Shoprite to give underweight pregnant mothers credit cards for nutritious food, preventing stunting and potentially stopping

“We take youngsters who have matriculated, 4 000 every year, who will not get to college or university, and put them through training e e a c d s too s o t o their age, resulting from a lack of adequate nutrition over a long period It leads to impaired physical growth and delayed development, which can have severe, long-lasting physical and cognitive consequences

future criminality

PARTNERSHIPS

Winde noted that the northern suburbs have experienced rapid property development in recent years, transforming the area into a hub of economic activity

“Over the past 15 years, residential property values declined in other metros while Cape Town saw massive increases,” he said

“For many people these property values remain unaffordable,and the government needs to help those currently outside the property market to gain housing, something that is not popular among residents ” Winde champions the development of a second airport

with a vision of making it an Emirates hub, viewing it as pivotal to regional economic growth and transforming the entire area

He highlighted recent economic wins in the province - Tiger Brands’ expansion creating 3 000 jobs, North Fund’s partnership saving 4 000 canning jobs, an e-commerce platform supporting 16 000 SMEs across the country, and a World Economic Forumrecognised tech entrepreneur receiving testing approval for drone cargo transport of up to 1 5-ton loads

Concluding his address, Winde emphasised the importance of the partnership between business and government in driving economic growth in the province

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