TygerBurger Goodwood E-Edition 22 Oktober 2025

WHAT’S ON / WAT’S WAAR

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SATURDAY25OCTOBER

. The Cape Town International Kite Festival will return this year with renewed spirit and a powerful theme #CourageToFly For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will once again take place over two full days on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October marking a joyful return to the festival's much-loved extended format Even more exciting, the festival will be hosted at a brand-new venue, the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery

. STADIO Higher Education will be hosting its Durbanville Campus Open Day Prospective students and parents are invited to explore the new campus facilities, meet academic staff, and learn more about the qualifications on offer For details or to register, visit www.stadio.ac.za

. If you love craftsmanship, creativity, and things made with real skill, then make sure to visit the Cape Knife Show at Tygervalley's Arena on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October from 09:00 to 15:00 Hosted by the Cape Knife Club, this annual event promises to be a showcase of some of the finest handcrafted knives South Africa has to offer Entry is R50 per person and includes a lucky draw entry to win a R3 000 handmade folder by Andre Viviers. Visit www capeknifeclub co.za for more information.

SUNDAY26OCTOBER

.Edgemead’s Largest Indoor Secondhand Market to be held at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive from 08:00 to 14:00 Bargains galore

MONDAY27OCTOBER

.Family Support for Schizophrenia will host an online meeting for families and carers of people living with schizophrenia at 19:00 via Zoom The topic for discussion will be “The Welcome Club as a model of a psychosocial rehabilitation programme”, presented by Courtney Coetzee, a psychosocial support assistant Those interested in attending can find the meeting link at https://familysupport org.za/meetings or contact the organisation via email at mail@familysupport org.za

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. Huis Jabes, `n tehuis vir mishandelde vroue, se jaarlikse glans-fondsinsameling vind in die Eensgezind-onthaalsaal op die Klipheuwel-pad net buite Durbanville plaas Early B, Leah, Theresa Bam, Andries Vermeulen en Hunter Kennedy sal te sien wees. Driegang- ete, veiling en kontantkroeg. Kaartjies kos R1 000 per persoon of R10 000 vir `n tafel van tien. Besprekings by info@sostrust co.za

.The Alta du Toit Centre, under the auspices of Badisa, is hosting a charity golf match at the prestigious Parow Golf Club Teams of four can register for R2 600 per team, with every rand raised going directly to support the residents of the Alta du Toit Centre Email Lionel at donation@altadutoit org.za for more information and registration.

.Get ready for a spooky night of fun and excitement at the Halloween Night Market at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre from 15:00 to 21:00 Enjoy 50+ stalls, food trucks, kids activities, Trick-or-Treat fun, a live band, face painting, a spooky photo booth, and lots of prizes to be won – including a brand new Samsung A05! Entrance costs R20 per adult and R10 for kids. Feel free to dress up in your favourite Halloween costume, although it’s not compulsory Contact Garth on 078 638 1540 for more information

WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena, and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

.The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

.Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.

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

Warofwords overCape’s servicerecord

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Awar of words has erupted between President Cyril Ramaphosa and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis over the City of Cape Town's record on service delivery in poor areas

While Ramaphosa criticised the metro for failing to close the gap between rich and poor Hill-Lewis fired back, accusing the President of political “damage control” and defending Cape Town’s pro-poor investment record as the best in the country

Responding to questions from ANC MP Kenny Mmoiemang in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) of Parliament this week, the President highlighted that while the metro performs well administratively it continued to lag behind in providing basic services to residents in townships and informal settlements

PRESIDENTSLAMSINEQUALITYGAP

He raised concerns about the City of Cape Town’s failure to reduce inequality, despite its strong record in financial governance

Citing census data, Ramaphosa noted that between 2011 and 2022 Cape Town performed below the national metro average in expanding access to essential services such as refuse removal, piped water, electricity and flush toilets

“Analysis of the City’s budget suggests that the per capita investment in infrastructure and service delivery is significantly lower in townships and informal settlements than in the City’s more affluent areas,” he said, adding that national government is committed to working with local governments to ensure equal access to quality services

“In the spirit of co-operative governance and the Constitution the national government works with municipalities across the country, including the City of Cape Town, to address these and other challenges This assistance includes conditional grants for infrastructure and capacity building, technical assistance programmes, training for municipal officials and infrastructure development support ”

‘FACTSDON’TSUPPORTDAMAGECONTROL’

Hill-Lewis hit back, saying the President’s damage control does not stand up to the facts on Cape Town’s pro-poor delivery plan

He said Ramaphosa was attempting to do damage control in the NCOP after recently endorsing Cape Town’s good governance

Hill-Lewis said Cape Town not only spends far more on pro-poor infrastructure alone than the total capital budget of any other metro, it also has the highest levels of access to reliable service delivery

“The President is still trying to do damage control after he dared speak the truth when he said Cape Town and other towns governed by the DA are examples to follow,” said Hill-Lewis

"In fact, they are the only examples of progress and good governance in South Africa Where his party governs there is only decay, corruption and

“Justthe75%pro-poorportionof CapeTown’srecordbudgetexceeds theentirecapitalbudgetofany othercitybysomedistance.”

- Geordin Hill-Lewis

collapsed services That is the sea of ruin that the President presides over The simple, irrefutable fact is that despite the enormous challenges of poverty and unemployment that South Africans face, also thanks to the ANC, Cape Town is steadily moving forward while every other city in the country is moving backwards That is the simple choice that every voter faces ”

RECORDINFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT

He continued to say that Cape Town has a South African record infrastructure budget of R40 billion over three years, a full 75% of which directly benefits lowerincome households

According to Hill-Lewis Cape Town has outspent Johannesburg and Tshwane combined on infrastructure over the term of office and is even on track to outspend all three Gauteng metros combined by the end of 2025-'26

“Just the 75% pro-poor portion of Cape Town’s record budget exceeds the entire capital budget of any other city by some distance The conclusion is therefore undeniable: no city invests more in propoor infrastructure than Cape Town Not only does Cape Town spend far more on pro-poor infrastructure alone than the total capital budget of any other metro, it also has the highest levels of access to reliable service delivery ”

PERFORMANCEDATAVALIDATESCLAIMS

He pointed out that Cape Town consistently tops performance data from a range of state agencies and independent bodies, including Ratings Afrika, which recently rated Cape Town as South Africa’s top metro once again based on financial and performance data

“Cape Town is the only metro to get a clean audit, which includes service delivery performance, while Stats SA has found that Cape Town offers the widest access to free basic services based on its latest Household Survey published this year,” he said, pointing out that Census 2022 data shows Cape Town to have the highest levels of access to piped water (85,4%) and flush toilets (93,4%)

“It is unlikely that any other city is delivering greater electricity access in metro-supplied areas, as this is close to 100% in Cape Town where it is possible to do so Cape Town also provides a reliable weekly refuse service to all households in formal areas, as well as door-to-door services in close to 100% of informal settlements, with skips servicing areas where this is not possible ”

Hill-Lewis said the City had spent 99% of the informal-settlements provision on service delivery and upgrading in informal settlements, while over the next three years Cape Town will invest an estimated R3,4 billion in informal settlement upgrades

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Market Day soon

Market Day is coming to Grace Church Thornton on Saturday 25 October, from 09:00 to 13:30 Families can look forward to free children entertainment, while food lovers can take part in the exciting potjiekos competition, where great prizes and bragging rights await the best recipes . WhatsApp Gary at 081 404 7031 for more info

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‘4x4 & Outdoor Show’

Die South African 4x4 & Outdoor Show Wes-Kaap word op Saterdag 1 en Sondag 2 November vir ’n tweede keer in die Kaap by die Ysterplaat-lugmagbasis aangebied vanjaar in samwerking met M-Net

Die hooffokus van hierdie geleentheid is op 4x4, die buitelewe en kampering

Die skou bied verskeie uitstallings, wat 4x4-, kampeer-, en braaitoerusting insluit, asook verskeie voertuie en relevante produkte, woonwaens en kampeersleepwaens

Vir die kinders is daar ’n speelpark om die ouers genoeg tyd te gee om alles te besigtig

Kom ontmoet vir André de Villiers, aanbieder van 4x4 met Andre op kykNET en kry die geleentheid om saam met hom te ry op ’n sandbaan en ook meer te hoor en sien van André se nuwe televisiereeks

Kom kyk ook hoe lyk die terrein vanuit die lug saam met Mosselbaai Helikopters en besoek die SA Lugmag se loopbaanuitstalling, asook die SA Lugmagmuseum se uitstalling en die baie unieke “Schackleton run”

Hoewel dit nie ’n lugskou is nie, mag daar dalk beperkte lugvertonings

aangebied word om die adrenalien bietjie aan te jaag natuurlik onderworpe aan operasionele beskikbaarheid Daar sal ook baie kosverskaffers wees, ’n kunsmark en deli-area, 1659-wyntuin, ’n kroeg- en biertuin ’n Verskeidenheid kunstenaars sal ook deur die dag optree Skou-ure op beide dae is van 09:00 tot 17:00 Kaartjies vir dagbesoekers wissel tussen R80 en R150 Daar is ook naweekpakette beskikbaar Toegang is gratis vir kinders jonger as vyf jaar Kaartjies is aanlyn beskikbaar by Open Tickets of by die hekke .Besoek www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.

Librariesoffer helptomatrics

With year-end exams around the corner, and the class of 2025 facing their final test, City libraries will once again be offering learners a supportive study environment

Various City libraries have made arrangements to assist learners and matriculants in particular by creating dedicated spaces to study and prepare for their final exams

LEARNERS CAN ACCESS ONLINE RESOURCES

The matric support programme offers space and access to resources including edge “We would like to encourage matriculants to make use of these study areas at their local library and we wish them the best of luck in their preparation for the exam In just a few weeks’ time, learners in other grades will also start preparing for their year end exam in

Cape couple excels abroad

Zen Wellness practitioners, Shifu Muhammad Junaid Chafeker and his wife Salma Natalie Goncalvez of Goodwood, were recently recognised as top Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners at an international seminar series and conference focused on practical techniques for developing countries They will begin their Master's Programme in 2026

Muhammad and Salma represented South Africa at the training course, seminar series, and conference The event included eight countries and over 40 participants Both were nominated and voted the top TCM practitioners at the conference

After completing the programme, they also finished a clinical practice period at local clinics in Jiangxi, China They learnt valuable new insights and techniques that can be incorporated into treatment sessions Muhammad and Salma have been accepted into their Master's Programme in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine

The pair is resuming patient treatment, as they are back in Cape Town for the next month They will leave for Mainland China on 5 November and return to SA again around 21 November . For appointments via WhatsApp, contact 076 989 6979 / 081 711 1211

Laugh,dance, andsingalong

Opera and fun don’t always get invited to the same party. People imagine serious faces, gold curtains, and arias that last longer than a Cape Town cold front

But Opera UCT’s Die Fledermaus is the opposite: it’s fizzy, flirty and gloriously extra the kind of night out where you dress up, laugh out loud, and nudge the person next to you because yes, that just happened.

This production is bang-up to date: the famous Act II party has been moved to a Cape-based jazz nightclub all shadows, delicious music and latenight swagger The costumes are street-to-salon chic (masks welcome), the pace is brisk, and the vibe is “friends’ night out,” not “whisper and behave”

Worried about language? Don’t be The music is sung in German, the dialogue is in English, and surtitles keep everyone in the loop (including multilingual moments so no one gets left behind) If you can follow a meme, you can follow this plot: mistaken identities, cheeky pranks, stolen kisses, and champagne-fuelled chaos.

That old myth that opera is for older, wealthy, mostly privileged crowds? Not this one

The cast is young, the staging is proudly Cape Town, and the energy is for everyone date-night people, fashion people, music people, first-timers, and yes, families (under 18s are free just book on Webtickets to reserve seats).

Think of Die Fledermaus as your favourite night out with better melodies.

It’s the same delicious mischief from rom-coms and club stories, just sung by voices that can lift the roof and a band that can swing. Come as you are or come extra. Either way, you’ll leave smiling and

THE SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BAXTER THEATRE

maybe humming Opera UCT’s Die Fledermaus runs at the Baxter Theatre from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October . Tickets range from R100 to R500 (u-18 free but need to book). Book at Webtickets.

. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay now until 29 November Tickets from R275 at Webtickets.

. Cape Town Opera presents David Kramer's Orpheus McAdoo at Artscape from 21 October to 2 November

Tickets from R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Dancers Love Dogs is at Artscape Opera House on Wednesday 22 October at 19:30 Dancers will take part in this fundraising event along with performing dogs and Master of Ceremonies Alan Committie Tickets cost R400 at Webtickets.

. Die Fledermaus is presented by Opera UCT at The Baxter from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October Tickets from R100 to R500 at Webtickets

. Jonathan Butler "A life in song" is at Artscape on Friday 24 October at 19:30 Tickets R320 at Webtickets.

. Juan Boucher is op Vrydag 24 Oktober om 19:00 by Heroes Live op Diemersfontein-wynplaas buite Wellington. Deure maak om 17:00 oop Kaartjies kos R350 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Richard Pryor and Gin Wizard's Classic Rock Birthday Bash is at Hillcrest restaurant on Friday 24 October from 19:30 Tickets cots R180 and is available at Quicket

. Stellenbosch University Jazz Band plays at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch on Saturday 25 October at 16:00 Tickets R30 to R120 at Webtickets

. Gap Year A music and dance extravaganza is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Saturday 25 October at 14:00 and 19:00 Tickets R180 at Webtickets

. Reünie met Frank Opperman is by Die Boer-teater op die planke op Sondag 26 Oktober om 14:00 en Dinsdag 28 Oktober om 20:30 Kaartjies kos R230 by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911. . Die een wat bly/The one who stays is at The Baxter Flipside from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November A combination of dance and drama that revolves around the narrative of an

Lentekonsert aangebied

Con Spirito Filharmonies bied sy lentekonsert op Saterdag 25 Oktober om 19:30 in die NG kerk Uitsig in Mountain View-rylaan, Ridgeworth, Bellville aan. Michael Jones befaamde Britse tjellis sal Vivaldi se "Sonate vir Tjello en Strykers", Bruch se "Kol Nidrei", asook Van Goens se "Scherzo" uitvoer Die program word verder verryk met Schubert se "Onvoltooide Simfonie" en die koor se uitvoering van Vivaldi se "Gloria".

Kaartjies kos R220, R180 (pensioenarisse en studente) of R140 (skoolkinders).

. Kaartjies is by Webtickets en by Allmusic in Brackenfell beskikbaar

Wie se skuld is die stad se verkeersprobleem?

“Mamma, opskud, ons moet nóú ry!”

Dis Maandag 06:40, die derde keer wat my seun my aanjaag Eintlik moes ons 10 minute gelede in die pad geval het om die ergste verkeer vry te spring, maar ek is te besig om die hond, met my regterskoen in sy mond, om die eetkamertafel te jaag Dis ook nie die eerste keer nie Gewoonlik mik hy vir ’n skoen (of sokkie) terwyl ek skaars een sokkie aan ’n voet het, maar vanoggend vind hy ’n ander gaping en gryp die skoen vinnig, reg onder my neus terwyl ek met die ander een se veters besig is “Mammmaaaa!” Dit help ook nie dat ons 14-jarige net so pedanties soos volwasse “Sheldon” (dink Big Bang Theory-faam) kan raak nie Maar, in dié geval is hy knaend met goeie rede die verkeer Die hoërskool is ongeveer 7 2 km van waar ons woon geleë aan die anderkant van die N1 Die ongeveer 2,5km vanaf ons huis tot waar ons die N1 oorgesteek het, neem enigiets tussen 20 en 45 minute, afhangend hoe laat ’n mens ry Slegs twee minute kan ’n groot verskil maak Dis nou ook as daar nie teëspoed langs die pad is nie ’n Ongeluk op die N1, ’n vragmotor wat onklaar geraak het, of selfs net ’n verkeerslig waarvan die oorslaantyd uit is, kan jou reistyd maklik met ’n uur verleng Klink belaglik, nê Maar dis die realiteit wat soveel ouers in die noordelike voostede in die gesig staar As jou kind gelukkig genoeg is om by die hoërskool van sy keuse aanvaar te word, of in sommige se geval, net ’n plek in ’n skool kry, is dit die prys wat jy betaal ’n uur of twee in die oggendverkeer Week na week sien en hoor ek mense kla in briewe aan die koerant, op WhatsApp-groepies en ander sosiale media Die probleem raak ook nie beter nie Inteendeel, met al die woonstelblokke, dorpshuise en komplekse wat soos sampioene opskiet, raak die voertuie op die pad net meer

Iemand stuur onlangs vir my skermgrepe van twee e-posse die repliek van ons raadslid aan mense wat by hom oor die verkeersituasie gekla het In die een raak hy aan die beplande R300-verlenging, asook die tekort aan openbare vervoer In die ander word daar sommer ook na die ouers vinger gewys: “ die hoeveelheid voertuie en ouers wat aandring om individueel hul kinders skool toe te neem, is deels verantwoordelik ” Aandring? Ek sien rooi Dit is nie my keuse om elke oggend meer as ’n uur voor die skool begin my huis te verlaat en in die verkeer te sit nie Ek doen dit omdat daar geen alternatiewe is nie Noord van die N1 is daar geen treindienste nie, Gabs se roetes is beperk en die busse loop nie gereeld genoeg nie Die MyCiti-busdiens wat jare gelede vir die noorde belowe is, het nooit gerealiseer nie Dit los ons met die taxi’s, en hier is geen twyfel nie; my kind se veiligheid kom eerste! So dan ry ek maar eerder self Toe hy nog in die laerskool was, het ek en ’n ander mamma ’n saamryooreenkoms gehad Dit het uitstekend gewerk, tot hulle na verskillende hoërskole toe is Op wie se skouers rus die blaam? Ouers wat net die beste vir hul kinders wil hê? Ouers wie se kind ten minste ’n plekkie in ’n skool gekry het, al is dit nie om die draai van jou huis nie? Die tekort aan skole? Die gebrekkige openbare vervoer? Motoriste wat nie op die pad hoort nie? Verstedeliking? Paaie wat nie meer die verkeer kan hanteer nie? Paaie waarvan die opknapping vertraag word? Swak stedelike beplanning?

’n Wyse man het gesê, “bring vir my oplossings, nie probleme nie” Dalk is dit tyd dat ons minder vinger wys en kla, en eerder met oplossings vorendag kom

In my opinie is Kaapstad is ’n wêreldklas-stad ’n topbestemming met gebrekkige openbare vervoer Dan kry Durbanville boonop ook nog ’n lughawe

Dit is dus tyd vir die Stad Kaapstad om dringend in die noordelike voorstede in betroubare, gereelde openbare vervoer soos die MyCiti-diens te belê - CECILIA HUME

Kommentaar // Comments

BRIEWE | LETTERS

Bunny crisis in Durbanville

Durbanville has sadly become a known dumping ground for domestic rabbits

In recent weeks, more than 24 abandoned bunnies have had to be rescued sterilised and cared for to prevent further breeding

Why this matters:

.Pet rabbits are domesticated animals, not wild They cannot survive on their own

.Many are run over by cars in neighbourhood streets

. They are easy prey and are attacked or eaten by dogs, cats birds – and even people

.Without care they get sick and die from untreated illnesses

.They suffer in extreme heat or cold, without proper water food and shelter

.Some people view them as pests, leading to them being poisoned or even shot

Dumping a rabbit is not only cruel it creates an end-

less cycle of suffering breeding and more abandoned animals

What you can do instead:

.Adopt don’t shop – and always sterilise your pets

.If you can no longer care for your bunny please contact a rabbit rescue or animal shelter as a last resort

.Rehome responsibly: post on South African bunny groups and rescue networks like Bunny Huggers SA and Bunnies South Africa

Abandoning your pet is not only cruel, it is illegal under the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962

Let’s protect our bunnies and stop the cycle of dumping in Durbanville

For emergencies or to seek help with rehoming by contacting Happy Hoppers Bun Club on WhatsApp at 067 409 9900 or email happyhoppers bunclub@gmail com

ESTHER, Email

Alle honde hoort aan leibande

Ek lees die afgelope twee publikasies van TygerBurger oor die hondeaanval in Bolandpark ("Hou aggresiewe honde op leibande"", 8 Oktober, en "Hou asseblief honde op leiband", 15 Oktober) Ek wil net graag my inset lewer en wil weet of sekere hondeliefhebbers beter as ander hondeliefhebbers is Volgens my kennis van die Stad Kaapstad se bywette moet alle honde in openbare plekke en parke en self op strande op ‘n leiband wees

Maak nie saak of dit 'n Jack Russell of rottweiler of bulterriër is nie Dit stel nie die persoon met die Jack Russell bo die wet om met sy of haar hond sonder n leiband te loop nie Baie keer gebeur dit dat honde met ander honderasse oor die weg kom, maar ek het al self gesien hoe honde hul eienaars beskerm teen 'n hond wat nie op 'n leiband is nie

Enige honde het die reg om homself of sy eienaars t b k S l id i i h ll h d

Taxi’s wat jaag in woonbuurte ’n gevaar

Ek is oningelig, maar dit voel verkeerd dat taxi's nou daagliks in woongebiede ry en die spoedbeperking oortree waar kinders speel en mense stap Is mense se oë net toe vir dit wat moontlik verkeerd is?

Hoekom doen mense met meer mag nie iets daaromtrent nie?

Of dalk mag hulle rondjaag in woonbuurt, dan vra ek om verskoning JACOBA HORN, Durbanville

boet word, maar daar word nie teen hulle opgetree nie Hulle staan nie eens agter 'n boom nie Ek sien hulle soms sommer op 'n sypaadjie staan en blaas leegmaak Dis hoekom dit op party plekke so sleg ruik

Die ander ding wat ek nie kan verstaan nie, is dat mense op enige plek spoeg Dis ook 'n gesondheidsrisiko

Ek hoop regtig daar word spoedig opgetree teen hierdie openbare oortredings WONDER SOMMER, Parow

Earlydetectionkey tofightingcancer

This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the provincial department of health and wellness is encouraging women to have regular check-ups

According to the department, about 1 500 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed annually in the Western Cape, with primary health care being a critical first step

It says the prevalence of breast cancer is increasing in South Africa, and globally Furthermore, women are diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer and have lower survival rates Therefore, women need to be diligent about their breast health, and seek help early, the department said in a statement issued on Monday

Clinics play a crucial role in assessing and identifying warning signs and facilitating prompt referrals to sites for definitive diagnoses and further management

Teams of professionals, including nurses, clerks, physiotherapists, genetic services, dietitians, radiographers, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and support staff, alongside community partners such as Reach for Recovery, Project Flamingo, and Pink Lady Apples at Tygerberg Hospital, lead the fight against breast cancer and assist patients throughout their breast cancer journey,

TAKE CONTROL OF BREAST HEALTH THIS OCTOBER

the department says

ASTORYOFSTRENGTH

Parow resident Kulsum Abrahams (63) has been in remission for 10 years In 2014, she experienced pain in her left breast Tests at Tygerberg Hospital confirmed that she had cancer Abrahams underwent surgery and chemotherapy, enduring hair loss, fatigue, and painful side-effects Today she volunteers with Reach for Recovery, counselling other patients

"Do not be afraid to ask for help Know your body Do self-examinations regularly Live a healthy lifestyle,” Abrahams advises She also praised the hospital staff “They are wonderful, you can ask them anything and they are always ready to assist,” she says

GETEXAMINED

The health department says in its statement that breast cancer is not just one disease, and every breast cancer patient needs to be treated individually, taking into consideration their physiology and the cancer characteristics

To achieve this, every patient is discussed at weekly virtual multidisciplinary meetings across the service ecosystem hosted by Tygerberg Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital, which bring together surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, genetic counsellors, and doctors from regional hospitals

This provincial ecosystem approach to person-centred care, led by our healthcare teams, ensures that every patient’s treatment plan is tailor-made, the department says Women who notice lumps or changes in their breast should visit their nearest primary health care clinic, or community health centre for free clinical screening, and referrals to higher levels of care

. Call the national cancer helpline on 0800 22 66 22 or visit http://cansa.org.za/

Fokus van sentrum verskuif na Kerskospakkieprojek

Die jaar staan vinnig na die einde toe, en by die Ruyterwacht Senior Sentrum is daar steeds baie te doen Tog begin die span elke dag met dankbaarheid vir hul vriende, donateurs, vrywilligers en personeel wat deur die jaar getrou tot die sentrum se sukses bydra Volgens Nanda Brits, bestuurder van die sentrum, sal daar in Oktober en November spesifiek gefokus word op die sentrum se Kerskospakkieprojek vir Desember

"Ons gee elke jaar 'n kospakkie aan lede van die sentrum en hou 'n feestelike Kersete voordat ons vir die vakansie sluit," verduidelik sy Aangesien die sentrum in Desember gesluit is en daar nie etes voorsien word nie, speel die kospakkies 'n groot rol om seker te maak dat elkeen iets te ete het "Ons vra die gemeenskap se hulp om die

artikels op ons lys in te samel, of om 'n kontantskenking te maak sodat ons self aankope kan doen," sê Brits Die Kersete beloop R60 per persoon Enige donasies om dit moontlik te maak, word met groot dank aanvaar Op aanvraag kan die sentrum ook 'n Artikel 18A-sertifikaat voorsien vir belastingdoeleindes

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Local bikers ride from N1 City to raise funds for animal rescue

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Members of the Odysseus Motorcycle Club recently combined their love of riding with their passion for helping animals, raising a total of R13 000 for Fallen Angels Pet Rescue near Melkbosstrand “We believe in riding for a cause, and helping animals gives our rides real purpose,” said the club members On 12 October, a bright, sunny morning set the scene as the bikers gathered at N1 City before heading out to the rescue with donations in tow

BACKGROUND

Founded by Gayl Basson, Shireen Williams, and the late Lilian Williams, Fallen Angels has provided a safe and loving refuge for countless animals, extending its compassionate reach beyond Melkbosstrand to areas like Table View and Milnerton TygerBurger reported last year (“Fallen Angels Pet Rescue in Melkbosstrand forced to vacate site”, 14 November 2024) the future of this vital

sanctuary is now at risk

On 1 November 2024, after investing over two and a half years and nearly R250 000 in compliance efforts, the organisation received word from the City of Cape Town that their application for a Special Consent Use Permit had been denied The property’s proximity to the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, within a regulated 5km zone, makes the rescue centre ineligible for its intended use The City’s decision has left Fallen Angels Pet Rescue with no option but to vacate its current location

Through all the uncertainty and waiting for news on their appeal, Fallen Angels has new shelter plans underway on a smaller property in Langebaanweg on the West Coast

Earlier in the month, the club handed over R7 500 directly to the rescue’s vet account at West Beach Animal Hospital This was followed by an additional R3 850 worth of pet food, blankets, chemicals, and supplies, plus R1 000 in cash donations

AUCTION

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In the matter between:

BELLA VISTA BODY CORPORATE EXECUTION CREDITOR and JEREMY CHRISTO DAVIDS IDENTITY NUMBER : 760214 5062 08 5 EXECUTION DEBTOR

NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION MOVABLE PROPERTY

In pursuance of a judgment granted by this Honourable Court on 17 OCTOBER 2024 and a Warrant of Execution issued thereafter, the undermentioned movable property will be sold in execution by the Sheriff of the Magistrate's Court of GOODWOOD at UNIT B5 COLEMAN BUSINESS PARK, COLEMAN STREET, ELSIES RIVER, WESTERN CAPE on THURSDAY, 06 NOVEMBER 2025 at 10h30 to the highest bidder for cash, namely:

1 x Audi A3 2 0 T (CA439-406) CONDITIONS:

1 The goods will be sold "as is"

2 The sale in execution is conducted in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 as amended, in pursuance of an order granted against the Execution Debtor for monies owing to the Execution Creditor The auction will be conducted by the Sheriff Goodwood, or his deputy Advertising costs (if applicable) at current publication rates and sale costs according to court rules apply 3 All bidders are required to present their identity document together with their proof of residence for FICA compliance

4 The purchaser/s shall pay to the sheriff the full purchase price in cash or by bank guaranteed cheque on the day of the sale DATED at BELLVILLE on this 17th day of OCTOBER 2025

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Newly elected Western Province Bowls (WPB) president, Tony Harland, recently “rolled out” his executive’s battle plan to combat challenges facing the sport Harland’s speech kicked off the traditional celebratory official opening of the WPB 2025-26 season in the Durbanville clubhouse on Sunday 12 October the first since the Covid-19 pandemic Key among these issues are dwindling membership numbers and financial pressures

Harland is a former president of Durbanville Bowling Club (DBC), the biggest club in the Western Province and arguably the most successful, financially and with achievements, on the greens He took over from Bellville’s Gerrit

van Milligen, who had a four year stint

Harland’s two year appointment in August is an historic one: As far as can be established he is the first member of DBC (established in 1948) to be elected as Western Province president

The opening day is traditionally hosted by the home club of the incoming WPB president

OFFICIALOPENINGSEASON

Harland said: “I am excited about today It brings back part of an old tradition of the official season opening which fell away during Covid-19 ”

Delegates from 22 of the 32 WPB clubs (three not active) attended the ceremony

“We have received apologies from many clubs, who had other commitments It is impossible to

accommodate everybody ”

Addressing financial challenges, Harland said the WPB executive have started with an overall review and redrawing of the budget

“I attended the Bowling South Africa (BSA) AGM the week after our AGM The overall financial position was the main area of discussion Concern was raised over the depletion of reserves and immediate cost-cutting action has been taken "

He said WPB was in the same predicament with dwindling reserves the last three years

“This trend cannot continue, hence the review of finances This exercise will be completed by the end of November,” he said

RELATIONSHIPS

Harland then addressed the sometimes tetchy issue of

interrelations within WPB

“The harder part of the goals set is that of relationships As an executive we need to ensure that everybody was on board to bring success both on and off the bowling green

“Many gaps were identified across the full spectrum of the bowling chain from executive level to standing committees to clubs and bowlers ”

Harland said membership numbers had been flat the last three years

“The issue with most clubs is not attracting new members but rather retaining members

"Are we getting close enough to our new members to make them feel part of the club?

“The perception of an ‘us and them’ must also be done away with ”