TygerBurger | Goodwood | E-Edition | 21 January 2026
rythisyear sstillunderway ners.”
children without access to start of the academic year claim success. raises the question: When will placed in classrooms? they have to delay their
APPLICATIONS
Burger posed these Western Cape Education spokesperson Millicent since November the received more than 10 000 anuary thisyear placement underway for 7540 learners.” updated figures would be made
1November last year the received 10 666 late Grade R, pplications. Most of thesewere vember and December,but department had received “extremely late applications”. applications create considerable WCED,”said Merton. planning for learner resource allocation and place additional strainonthe place learners immediately when schools are closed This means discussions placement can resume only once delaying the process
CITYBUILDING
the department is also increasing capacity. capacity is also been sought classrooms that have been built.” that the province was “increasing demand for places in
School Build Programme expand access to education in an incredible rateinorder emand. schools that wereopened approach have been fully 2026 school year. located in Lwandle, Blue Downs, Philippi, Fisherhaven, and opening the first phases of schools: Ilitha ParkHigh ayelitsha and Brantwood Kuils River. Additional classrooms have also existing schools and, in added 175 new classrooms
Dronk ou flous beamptes
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Dietwee wetstoepassingsbeamptesvan die Stad Kaapstad watopaanklagte van korrupsie in hegtenis geneem is, is op R1 000borgtog elk vrygelaat.
Die beamptes is verbonde aan die Stad Kaapstad se Leap-inisiatief (Law Enforcement Advancement Plan)enis op Dinsdag 13 Januarie in 'n lokvaldeur die polisieseteenkorrupsie-eenheidin hegtenis geneem.
Dit volg nadat hulle glo R3 000 van'n dronk motoris geëis het.
Die twee het op Donderdag 15 Januarie in die Bellville-landdroshof verskyn. Kapt. Frederick van Wyk, Wes-Kaapse polisiewoordvoerder,het aan TygerBurger gesê hul saak is tot 16 Apriluitgestel vir verdere ondersoekendat hulle op R1000 borg vrygelaat is, sowel as op voorwaarde dat hullenie met die staatsgetuie inmeng nie.
Die beamptes het glo op Maandag 5 Januarie 'n motorisinVoortrekkerweg, Parow, gestop.Die motoris was glo onder die invloed. In plaas daarvanomhom in hegtenisteneem, het die beamptes glo R3 000 as omkoopgeld van hom geëis, sê die polisie.
Die beamptes het glo ook ´n video vandie voorval opgeneem, hul kontakbesonderhedeopdie motorisse selfoon gestoor en hom ingelig dathy die geld in ‘n latere stadium aan hullekan betaal
Diemotorishet daarna speurders by die teenkorrupsie-eenheid genader en 'n lokval is in plek gestel
Gemerkte kontantnote is aan die motoris gegee, en hy is opdrag gegee om dit aan diebeamptes te oorhandig. Die beamptes hetdie betrokke dag opgedaag soos afgespreek is.
Die video wat opgeneem is,isglo voor die motorisvan hul selfoon verwyder, waarna hulle die kontant aanvaarhet.
Albei verdagtes is op heter daadbetrap en daar is op hul selfone, sowel asdie gemerkte kontant, wat as bewysstukkesou dien, beslag gelê, sê die polisie Wayne Dyason, woordvoerder vir die Stad Kaapstad se wetstoepassingseenheid, hetdie inhegtenisneming vandie twee beamptesbevestig.
Dyason sê die voorval is teleurstellend, maar voeg by dat die Stad nie sulke optrede sal duld nie, en dat die eenheid metdie polisie in hul ondersoek sal saamwerk.
Die polisie moedig slagoffers van korrupsie aan om korruptesteontbloot deur na vore te komsodat ondersoek ingestel kan word.
Man in hofoor
vuurwapen
´n Man (33) verskyn binnekort in die Goodwood-landdroshof nadat die polisie homopMaandag (12 Januarie) in die besit van ´n onwettige vuurwapen en ammunisie aangekeer het
Die inhegtenisneming is deur lede van die polisie se Operation Lockdown uitgevoer. Volgens kapt.Frederick vanWyk, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder,was hul lede besigommisdaadvoorkomingsdiens in Elsiesrivier uit te voer toehulle inligting ontvang oor 'n verdagte watby 'n woning in Fairview Court, The Range, in Elsiesrivier in besit van 'n vuurwapen was.
“Hulle het dadelik op dieinligting wat hulle ontvang het,gereageer en die verdagte by die adres aangekeer.Hyis betrapinbesit van 'n .38 Special-rewolwer en ammunisie,” sê Van Wyk. Die verdagte word tans by die Elsiesrivier-polisiekantoor aangehou.
Civicprojectboostssafety
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The Voortrekker Road Improvement Corridor District (VRCID) saysit believes that their beautification project can help deter crimeand boost local business.
Theorganisation has until now beautified the islands alongVoortrekker in Parowleadinginto Bellville.
They are now however calling on the help of the public to contribute to its project, and so doing makea positive impact in their community.
"As the VRCID, we are passionate about enhancing our community andmaking apositive impact. Oneway we do thisis through beautification projects. We believe that awell-maintained environment can deter crime and boost local business," explains Frederick (Freddy) Adriaanse, VRCID Parow precinctmanager.
Adriaanse says, that they are always on thelookoutfor openspaces to transform intovibrantgardens or green areas.
Not only doesthiscreate awelcoming atmosphere, butitalso contributestoa sense of safety and community pride,he says.
"Asanon-profit organisation, we rely heavily on donations andsponsorships to bring theseprojects to life.
“If youare alocal business or resident withmaterials that could contribute to ourefforts –plants, treestumps, natural elements,orpaint, we are especially in need of various colorstotackle graffiti, we would love to hearfrom you," says Adriaanse.
He saysbyworkingtogether, theycan create acleaner,safer, andmore vibrant Parowarea that benefits everyone
"Get in touchwith us to explore how you cancontribute," Adriaanse says.
THE VRCIDISLOOKING FORDONATIONSFOR GREENER SPACES
Part of VoortrekkerRoadafter the beautification project
SupportforDunoonfiredisplaced
Many individuals, organisations and businesses have come to the aid of displaced residents in Dunoonfollowing adevastating fire that destroyed hundreds of homesearlier this month, leaving thousands of people without shelter or basic belongings.
The fire, which swept through parts of the settlement on Friday 9January, was fanned by strong south-easterly windsand destroyed at least 632 homes. An estimated 2604 people were displaced, with children accounting for nearly half of those affected.
REBUILDINGEFFORTSAND ESSENTIALAIDUNDERWAY
Councillor Jonathan Mills visited Site 5 in Dunoon alongside Cape Town Mayor GeordinHill-Lewis, where they assessed rebuildingefforts and assisted with the distribution of food, nappiesand toiletries
RELIEF BOLSTERED BY HUMANITARIAN AID
donated by residents from across the city.
“It wasencouraging to see howactive the siteis, with residents rebuilding as quickly as theycan,” Mills said.
“While there is still alongway to go, the distribution of aid is helping to meet urgent needs,particularly around food security.”
City teams, together with Eskom, havebegun restoringbasic services, including electricity andwater through temporarystandpipes. Plansare also in place torebuild the fire-damaged wall of the nearby bus depot in away thatwill improve firefighting access to the furthest parts of thesettlement in future.
Support hasalso come from various organisations, including the Lions, Rotary andTLC, who haveassisted victims with essential suppliesand relief efforts.
“Together we can makea difference,”
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The response from members has been overwhelmingly positive, and the club has worked hard to clarify that attendance at their monthly meets is open to all, regardlessofwhetheror not individuals bring donations. The focus is on fostering a welcoming atmosphere where car enthusiasts can unite fora shared purpose.
BREAKINGSTEREOTYPESTHROUGH SOCIALRESPONSIBILITY
MK1 Cartel is passionate about changing negative perceptions of car crews, which are sometimes unfairly seen as troublemakers Dylan De Beer, aclub spokesperson, spoke about their broader goals:“The car community has ahuge reach through social media, and with that comes responsibility. We want to show that we’re not just about cars; we’re about
during the Track Schools from 09:00 to 18:00 on Saturday 24 January."
TLC said in amessage of solidarity.
In neighbouring Killarney Gardens, the community has rallied to support those affected. Killarney International Raceway has openedacollection site, appealing for practical donations rather than cash. Items requested include school stationery, school shoes,blankets, bedding and basic householdappliances such as kettles and toasters.
“With the school year about to start, manychildren will return to class without uniforms, booksorstationery,” organisers said. “Theseare ourneighbours— and for some, family members.”
Agarage at Killarneyhas been made available as acollection site "Please bring whatever you can to the reception office in theAdmin ToweratKillarney, between 08:00 and 16:30 on weekdays. You can also bring donations to theJoubert Pits Lounge
making apositive impact. Collaborating with other crews andorganisationsmultiplies our abilitytogive back anduplift thosearound us.”
EXPANDINGTHEIMPACT
The club plans to continue and expand their monthly donation drives in 2026,aiming to increase the volume and variety of items collected andtopartner with morecharities and community organisations. Theyinvite anyone interested —whether or not they’recar enthusiasts —toget involved in helping build stronger, more resilient communities
FIRESTATIONDISTRIBUTES DONATIONSTOTHEVICTIMS
Goodwood Fire Station has confirmed thatdonations were carefully distributed to families andindividuals most in need inthe Dunoonarea. While no direct feedback was received
from beneficiaries regarding this particular handover,previous collectionshave been met with heartfelt gratitude
TheMK1 Cartelencourages other car crews andcommunity groups to join forcesinsimilar efforts, remindingeveryone that collective actioncan create real change. As de Beer puts it, “Sometimes we need to think beyondour own circlesand aim to inspire more good. Together, we can makeabigger difference than any one groupalone.”
GIFTOFTHEGIVERSPROVIDES THOUSANDSOFMEALS
Therelief effort has also been bolstered by the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which has distributed over 3 500 meals to Dunoon fire victims. Their teams,supported by police, metro police, law enforcement, and disaster management personnel, are providing vital assistance to nearly 4000 residents affected by one of the largest informal settlement fires in Western Cape history. Bread donated by Wholesun Bread and jars of peanut butter have reached over 1 200 households.
Thetrauma and loss remain deeply felt as an entire section of the settlement has been wiped out.
Assessments are ongoing to determine further needs.
Donations of essentialsincluding food, toiletries,and clothing from MK1 Cartel help Dunoon communityrebuild. MK1 Cartel
donations to Dunoon firevictims at Goodwood
Gift of the Givers volunteers distributingthousandsofmeals to fire-affectedfamilies in Dunoon. Meal distribution in fullswing as donorssupport the Dunoon communityafter adevastating blaze.
Cape Town MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis at Site5in Dunoon,helping distributeessentialaid to displaced families
Residents of Dunoon actively rebuilding homesand community structures after the fire.
Reconstruction underway at Site5 Dunoon as residentswork to restoretheir neighbourhood
Senior’sbeanie boostforbabies
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Apensioner from Parow North recently donated several beanies she had knitted to the Tygerberg and RedCross War Memorial Children’s Hospital trusts.
Arlette Marais, daughter of the 91-yearoldBlanche (Barney) Meyer, says her mother has accumulated quite the collection of beanies.
Just recently she donated someof the beanies to the TygerbergHospital Children's Trust.
Last year, on Friday 19 December, the family also donated some of the beanies to the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Trust. The latter had been their mother’s main support system when it came to getting medical attentionfor all herchildren, Arlette says.
Blanche is the founder of Barney’s Beanies. Arlette says her mother would welcomeanyone who wants to learn and at one stage gave free knitting lessons. At one pointher house was upgradedto include adedicated knitting room,she says.
After almost 50 years, she decided to cut back and focus on her hand knitting more as ahobby. This time, knitting mostly
City says no waterrestrictions
DESIRÉERORKE
Cape Town residents can breathe easy this summerasthere will be no water restrictionsduring the coming months.
The announcementcomes after many people questioned why the city didn't putwater limits in placebefore the busy December holidays whilst there was severe pressure on water supply.
Maycomemberfor water and sanitation, ZahidBadroodien, this week in a statement to TygerBurger said the decision isn't actually made by Cape Town's city council. Instead, the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has the power to decide when water restrictions are needed.
Last November, government experts took aclose look at thecity's water situation and concluded thatCape Town has enough watertoget through the 2025/2026 hydrological year without any restrictions, says Badroodien
This decisionwas based on adetailed analysis that weighed several important factors
Officials examinedhow full the dams are right now compared to the same time last year, looked at current rainfall patterns, and calculatedhow much water people typically use during the hot summer monthswhen demand peaks.
Aftercrunchingall the numbers, DWS gave Cape Town the green light to continue withoutrestrictions.
STAYWATER-WISE
Looking ahead to the new year, no restrictions are planned for these months either. However, residentsare reminded that permanent water by-law regulations do apply and are compulsory even when water restrictions have not been implemented. "While thereisno immediatereason for concern around Cape Town's dam levels, everyone needs to pleasemanage theirwater use over the coming months to ensure that we will not need to implement water restrictions in future. Water restrictions arethe last option and done to conserve water, but the likelihood of implementing them can be prevented if we all use water wisely,"says Badroodien.
"TheCityismonitoring the water use and dam levels very closely, and decisions will depend on thiscoming winter's rainfall. Restrictions will only be considered if thereisahigh likelihood that the dam levels will fall below 80% on 1November 2026. We need to reiterate that early proactive measures are far more effective than emergency restrictions. He concludes by saying the city's daily usage target of less than 975 million litres per day was determined to mitigate the risk associated with below-average or unpredictable rainfall during 2026, whilst also maintaining areliable water supply.”
PENSIONER DONATES KNITTED GOODSTO HOSPITALS
jerseys and caps for family and friends.
As she enteredher later years, she reflected on her life journey with gratitude. What began as achildhood hobby had blossomed into alifelong passionthat notonlysupported herfamily but also enriched the lives of countless others,her daughterexplains.
Currently, her mother focusses only on knitting babies’ beanies and hasexpressed her wish to donate these to especially vulnerable ones.
With each stitch, sheweaves alegacy of love, creativity, andcommunity thatwould hopefully inspire future generations, says Arlette.
Family andfriends gathered on Reconciliation Daylastyear(16 December) to package the beanies into sets of two witha written summary, in English, Xhosa and Afrikaans, of the intentbehind the gift. These packs will also be handed over to community medical facilitiesto be gifted to mothers of babies, especially newborns,Arlette explains.
Safety tips forschoolruns as newacademicyear starts
With the 2026 academic year now in full swing, parents have been remindedto exercise caution when dropping offor picking up theirchildren from school.
District Group, alocal private security company, last week shared somehelpful safety tips in this regard, to help parents. In apost on its social media page, it says the daily school run is routine, but that routine can bring risks. Busystreets, predictableroutes, and rushed handovers create opportunities for mistakes and crime, they wrote.
The group mentions, however, thatsmall habits make abig difference.
Furthermore, parents arereminded that paying attention matters. “Patterns matter. Criminals and opportunists notice predictable routines. Add distracted drivers, and crowded streets, and even minor lapses canescalate,” they warn
They shared some simple safety habits which parents and guardians can practise ensuring asafer school run
. Vary your route and timing whenever possible;
. Avoidusing your phone while driving, stopping or waiting;
. Keep cardoors locked when stationary;
. Stayalert to unfamiliar people or vehicles nearby;
. Teachchildren nottoleave with anyone who is notpre-approved.
The companysays safe handoversare also key.
Children should always know whois authorised to collectthem, what to do if something feels wrong, and that it is okay to refuse and askfor help.
Most incidents are prevented notby force, but by awarenessand early action, your vigilanceprotects your child and everyone else’s, the companysays.
Parents are encouraged to review their school runs, as onesmall change canmake every trip safer.
The companyalso encourages parents andguardians to contact their security provider, the police or District Watch themselves,iftheysee something unusual, suspicious behaviour, unfamiliar vehicles, or any safety concerns nearaschool
HomeofHope is appealing to the public fordonations of empty egg traystohelp support itsongoing communitywork.
Theorganisation is urgentlyinneed of empty18pack and30-packegg trays, which areusedaspart of its daily operations.
Donations canbedroppedoff at theHome of
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cesatUnit 3, CollegeHouse, VillageWalk Street,Parklands,between 08:00 and16:00.Egg trayscan also be delivered to theHome of Hope Charity Shop at 215 BlaauwbergRoad, TableView, from 09:00to16:00,orat3FairbridgeRoad, Table View,between 08:00 and15:00 . Call 021556 3573 formoreinformation.
Janine Gomez,principalofthe Tygerberg Hospital Children’sSchool,andBlanche Meyerduring the recent handover.
Vermaak // Entertainment
Ruhan du Toit komtreeopWoensdag 28 en Donderdag29Januarie om 20:30 in Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op.Hierdie bekroonde sangeren liedjieskrywer vanPretoria met sy sjarmante,energiekeverhoogpersoonlikheid en indrukwekkende vieroktaafstem het oor die afgelope drie dekades diepspore in dieplaaslike en internasionalemusiekbedryf getrap.Kaartjies kosR250.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.
Courtroomtwist unfoldsonstage
MilnertonPlayers present The Night of January16th,written by iconic writer andphilosopher AynRandand directed by Johann vander Merwe from 6to21February (weekends only).
Thestage becomesacourtroom with atwist
This gripping drama centres on therise anddestruction of abrilliant andruthless man, but with adifference: 12 patrons become jurors who vote guilty or not guilty each night,changing theending of every performance.The play embodies Rand's styleofsocial commentary,asking: "Who is trulyontrial —the accused, or the societythatjudges her?" It promisesto be anail-biting,thought-provoking and absorbingevening.
THECASE
Thetrial of KarenAndre (KendraMaduray)grips NewYork. Oncethe brilliant secretary—and mistress —ofpowerful
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BECOMES THE JURYINMILNERTONPLAYERS’ GRIPPING COURTROOM DRAMA
Swedish financier Bjorn Faulkner,she stands accused of his deathafter he fell 50 storeysfromthe penthousethey onceshared. Thecourtroom becomes thestage foramoral duel between two opposing worlds: thecoldrationalism of District AttorneyFlint (TumeloMogashoa) andthe passionate defianceofdefenceattorneyStevens (Gillian Vosloo), who insists that thetruthabout Faulkner's death is tied to thekindofman he was—ruthless, magnetic, andunbound by ordinaryrules. Witnesses deliver testimonyone by one: building staff,the policeinspector,a private investigator, thewidow andmore. Each bringsanother pieceofthe puzzle,until an unexpected
twist silences thecourtroom. While AynRandachievedfameasa novelist (TheFountainhead and Atlas Shrugged among her most famous works),her first public success came as aplaywright. TheNight of January16th, which opened on Broadway in 1935, introduced her to audiences as abold criticofsocial conformity. Thethemes explored remain as relevant today.
SHOWDETAILS
Eveningperformancesat19:30 on Friday 6, 13,20; Saturday 7, 14,and 21 February. Matinées at 14:30onSaturday14and 21 Februaryand Sunday8 February. Milnerton PlayhouseTheatre is at 81 PienaarRoad, Milnerton. Tickets cost R150. .Book at www.milnertonplayers. co.zaorcontact bookings@ milnertonplayers.comfor concessions,discounts andpensioner specials.
Sunday25January. Preparefor an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso.Gates open at 16:00,concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the KirstenboschTicket Office
.Summer Festival at the CityHall: Piazzollaand Pines featuring Lothar Hensel, one of the most sought after bandoneon soloists in the music world, is on Thursday 29 Januaryat19:30. Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets.
.Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night onlyatArtscape on Saturday 31 Januaryat20:30,with Encore,an intimate, acoustic journeythrough ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics,
perform at the KirstenboschSummer Sunset Concert on Sunday 22 February at 17:15. Tickets R255 (youth) or R360 at Webtickets.
.TheFirebird is at ArtscapefromThursday19toSunday22February. Afusionof puppetry anddance. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.
.TheNutcracker presented by Cape Ballet Africaisatthe ArtscapeOpera House fromWednesday25FebruarytoSunday1 March. TicketsfromR290atWebtickets.
TimothyKieswetterbring sy komedie Mnr.SeksenMev.Kopseer virpaartjies op Sondag8Februarieom14:00en Maandag 9Februarieom20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurantinDurbanville "Die konsep is so oud soos dieberge Ons weet mosnou al dieman is altydlus en dievroualtyd geblus," sê Kieswetter
"Maardit is nou eersonlangs dat hulle uitdie slaapkamerbegin praat en dat ons agterkom dat daareintlik meeras'50 skadu'svan grys'is."
"Moenie toelaatdat die samelewing jou in 'n stereotipieseboksplaas nie.Ons nooi jou uit om die Alpha-man, die koek, dietert, dieseuntjie-man en nog vele meerkarakters te ontmoetentesienhoe hulleontdoosword."
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WATDIE HART VANVOL IS ’n Ouer se grootste vreesmoet nie skoolvervoer wees nie
Veertien jong siele het Maandag onderweg skool toe gesterf toe die bussie waarin hulle was, met 'n vragmotor gebots het. In 'n land waar so baie kinders steeds die reg tot gehalte-onderrigontsêword, is 14 dooie kinders te veel. En weer, soos in baie kere tevore is die beweerde beskuldigde iemand wat veronderstel is om met kinders vertrou te kanword —die bestuurdervan die skoolvervoermotor Nog vars in ons geheue is die Buttskoptragedietoe 10 kinders grusaamdood is omdathul bestuurder ongeduldig geraak het en probeer het om die treinspoor oor te steek. Die res van die storie is te hartseer om hier te herhaal, so lees maar self op wat op sy onbesonne daad gevolg het.
Ongelukkig is baie ouersdeesdae uitgelewer aan skoolvervoer, wat net daarop uit is om die maksimum geld te maak, maar nie 'n duit vir die kinders omgee nie. Hulle prop soveel as moontlik kinders in dikwels onpadwaardige voertuie om die winsnaald te laat styg. Of hulle tel verskillendegroepe kinders op verskillende tye en plekke op, wat veroorsaak dathulle soos besetenes moet jaag om betyds by die skole te wees Nadat ek uit Oudtshoorn verhuis het, moes ek desperaat virmyeen seun 'n nuwe skool soek. Die ideaalsou wees dat hy by 'n skool naby aan die huis aanvaar word, sodat hy sommer kan stap. Onswou hê hy moet in Afrikaans klas kryenhet veral uitgereik na skole waar daarnog in sy moedertaal klas gegee word.Een van die nabygeleë skole hethom aanvaar, maar toehulle sê daar is reeds meer as 50 leerders in die Afrikaanseklas,het my moed my begewe. Ons moes ‘n ander plan maak.
Baieouersisaandieeuwelvan skoolvervoeruitgelewer
Uiteindelik is hy by die Laerskool De Kuilen aanvaar, wat 'n hele entjie van ons huis af was. Ons moes dus ‘nplanmaak dathy'nplekkie op 'n skoolbussiekry. Metons eerste besoek aan die eienaaris ons hand en tand belowe dathynet die beste belange van die leerders op syhart dra. Ditwas met 'n swaar hart wat ons soggens douvoordag die arme siel in die bussie moes laai, soms amper aandie slaap. En omdat die bussie sobaieleerders moes aflaai in die middae, het hy eers middae na 16:00weer tuisgekom.Soms later.
Twee weke nadat die skoolbegin het, sit ek een Vrydagmiddag by die werkenmy selfoon lui. Dis 'n onbekende nommeren toe ek antwoord,sêdie vrouestem aan die ander kant: "Meneer, jou graad 1-seuntjie staan voor die skool en die hekke isreeds gesluit." Dadelik bel ek die eienaarvan die bussie
Dieverskoning? Hy was haastig, want hy moesna'nbegrafnis buitedie stad gaan. Hierdieis'ngesinskoerant en daarom kan ek nie die woorde wat ek gebruik het, herhaal nie, maar daardieeienaar het goed gehoor wathydalk niewou nie. Na nogeen of twee voorvalle het ek uiteindelik besluit, laat ek maarself die klong skool toe neem. Hy het verledeweek sy matriekuitslae gekry en het baiegoed geslaagengaan een van diedae verderin sy gekose veldstudeer. Ek dank die Here vir die voorreg wat ek konhêomskool toe te ry. Daar is egter ouerswat dit nie kan bekostig of motors besit nie, en is aan die euwel van skoolvervoer uitgelewer.Ek ken daai vrees dat jou kind dalk niehuis toe gaan kom nie, maar jy kanhom ook nietuis hou nie. Dus is diegebed van my hart dat elke ouer wat soggens hul kinders skool toe stuur, hul weer in die middae sal ontvang. —BRENDEN RUITER
SLICEOFLIFE
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ABURST OF COLOUR: TheGreen Point Fan Walk willonceagain come alivewith an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th editionofthe Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21 March.Over 1500 performers will showcasetheir talent under thetheme“Follow Your HeART.”The theme wasunveiled last week at thelaunch of this year’s event,heldatNasdak in Cape Town on Thursday15 January.
PHOTO: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
Yield to right at circles
In answerto"Concerned motorist,Durbanville" regarding trafficcircles ("Mini trafficcircles need bettersignage and awareness", TygerBurger).I'm suretheyare the ones who doesn't knowhow circles operate. At alltrafficcircles, youyieldtotrafficon your right.Thereisnosuch thing as "first to arrive, first to go"atacircle.
DAVE TAYLOR,Brackenfell
Goodwood pool renovation excels,but Civic Centre repairs stillpending
TheCityofCape Town is to be congratulated on its choice of acompetentcontractor to renovate the GoodwoodSwimmingPool. Even afterthe extensive work undertaken, the contractor completed the projectwithinthe specified timeframe.Moreover, sincethe pool wasoriginally built,ithas neverbeen in such apristine condition! With the extremelyhigh temperatures, people
flocked to findrelief, with manyfromsurrounding areasbeginning to queue from 08:00. Of the numerous peopletowhomIspoke, therewas nothing but praise. Regrettably, the above success contrastedsharply with the varying, conflicting, andcontradictory notices andutterancesbythe City's officialsoverthe past year.The Maycomember forcommunityservices and health referred to merely"cosmetic repairs" being
Onecan only hope that the town hall (erroneously known as the Civic Centre) willfinallyreceivethe extensiverepairs it requires (due to the neglect of maintenance) andthatthesewillbecompleted this year.After all, it hasbeen closedfor four years! DBEELDERS,Vasco
Province’stopofficershonoured
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The Western Cape Police Excellence Awards took place on Saturday 17 January at the Century CityConference Centre, bringing together police officers, partners and stakeholders to recognise outstanding service during the 2024-'25 financial year.
Heldunder the theme “Elevating Standards, Celebrating Success”, the awards celebrate police officials, teams, partners and community structures who continue to demonstrate professionalism, consistency and commitment while working in demanding and often unpredictable environments.
RECOGNISINGCOMMITMENT
The awards were officially opened by the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile, who reflected on the realities of policing over the past year. He acknowledged the pressuresfaced by theofficers, commended their dedication to professional and accountable service, and paid tribute to police officers who lost their life in the line of duty during the 2024-'25 financialyear. Patekile emphasised that recognising steady and reliable performanceplays acritical role in buildingsafer communities
throughout the Western Cape.
Acting National Commissioner Lt Gen TebelloMosikili commended police officers for their resilience anddedication, noting that hard work and commitment acrossall levels of policing arerecognisedand valued.
Addressing the awards, she highlighted the shared responsibilitybetweenleadership andoperational members in strengthening policing outcomes, stressing the importanceof discipline, consistency and sustainedprofessionalism in daily operations.She also emphasised the need for adequately resourcedfrontline policing toensure officers are empowered to serve communities effectively.
PARTNERSHIPSANDOVERSIGHT
The keynote address was delivered by the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, whohighlighted the importance of effective oversight,strong partnerships andcommunityinvolvement in supporting policing outcomes. Shereiterated the province’s ongoing support for police initiatives in the province
THOSEHONOURED
The following officers were crowned national winners in
theirrespective categories:
.Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 2to4): AP Hala (cleaner)
.Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 5to7): WO AMuller
Admin Employeeofthe year (levels 8to12): Capt GJ Joubert
.Admin Groupofthe year: ProvincialFlightDesk Team
.Visible PolicingEmployee of theyear (level 5to7): Const HV Jantjies (anti-gangunit)
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STORMERSBEATTIGERS IN CAPE TOWN
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Stormers player Imaad Khan beats theattention of GeorgePearson,left; and Gabriel Hamer-WebofLeicester Tigers to scorehis team’sfifth tryofthe match to win 39- 26 during the Investec Champions Cupmatch playedatthe Cape Town Stadium on Saturday17January. PHOTO:RASHIED ISAACS
MICapeTown collapse
AVRILFILLIES
The defending SA20 champions MI Cape Town were kickedout of the competition by Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Sunday 18 January in Gqeberha when thevisitorswere beaten by seven wickets.
With this win Sunrisersmovedtothe top of the log withPaarlRoyals second,but the Royals were in action onMonday 19 January in Paarlagainst theJoburgSuper Kings.
MI Cape Town scored 148/6 in their allotted 20 oversand Sunrisers replied with149/3. Matthew Breetzke, Quintonde Kockand Jordan Hermann secured the win forthe home side, while ChrisGreen took 3/29.
The gallant efforts by Reeza Hendricks (70*) and George Linde (30) to secure qualification for the play-offs were invain Ryan Rickeltonand Rassie vander Dussen failed again with thebat and could notbuild apartnership to send MI Cape Town into the play-offs.Rickelton was caught lbwbyMarco Jansen and Hendricks joined Van der Dussen at the crease.
THIS DEFEAT IS THE SIXTH OF THE TOURNAMENT FORMICAPE TOWN
Vander Dussenwas out with hisscore on 21 andHendricks could only watch fromthe other side as captain Nicholas Pooran lost his wicketfor just two runs. The defeat, asixthofthe tournament, means MI Cape Town is bottom of the log.
The play-offs are set to be athrilling event, with the topfourteams from the league stage progressing to the knockout stage. Thefirst match is today (21 January) between the top two teams competing in Qualifier 1, while the third andfourth teams will faceeach other in the Eliminator game.The winner of Qualifier 1will advance to the final, while the loserwill facethe winnerofthe Eliminator in Qualifier 2. The winner of Qualifier 2will then progress to thefinal on Sunday 25 JanuaryatNewlands
The four teams in the play-offs are Sunrisers, Capitals,Royals andSuper Kings.
