TygerBurger | Goodwood | E-edition | 5 August 2026

newPolice Commissioner

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and the Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais have welcomed the appointment of Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as the new provincialPolice Commissioner.

In ajoint statement issued last Wednesdayboth leaders expressed optimism about workingwithDyantyi to addressthe province’s pressing crime challenges.

ACALLFORBETTERPOLICINGRESOURCES

Windeemphasised the urgent need for awell-resourced,intelligence-led police servicetocombat violent crime effectively. He highlighted the devastating impact of ongoingviolence, stating: “Deadly shootings are becoming the norm. This will not be tolerated.” He said on arecent safety walkabout in Philippi East residents voicedtheir frustration, saying “we have had enough of criminals.”

Winde stressedcollaboration alone is insufficienttoreducecrime. He called for significant investments in front-line policing resources, modern investigative tools and intelligencegathering to dismantle organisedcriminal networks.

MARAISHIGHLIGHTSDYANTYI’SEXPERIENCE

Marais praised Dyantyi’sappointment, noting his extensive experience and understanding of the Western Cape’s unique crime challenges. “He has firsthand knowledge and understands the importance of partnerships.” She expressed hope his leadershipwill strengthen policing in the province, with afocus on resourcing police stations and tackling gang and organised crime.

APLEAFOREQUITABLERESOURCEALLOCATION

Winde reiterated the Western Cape Government’s call for the national government to allocate policing resources more equitably. He stressed that communities with the highest crime burdens must receive adequate personnel and operational support

ThePremier also reaffirmed the province’s commitment to supporting the police through safetyinitiatives, including investments in law enforcement, technology and data-driven crime prevention.

Die nuweWes-Kaapse organiseringskomitee vanAMAGP bestaan uit (van links) Eddie Hanekom,Fritz Labuschagne,Albin Bowler,Quinton Dreyer en AndréduToit,asook HenryJones(afwesig).

Vergadering oor pensioenfonds

"Die kernbeginselisdat pensioenfondse in die uitsluitlike belang van hul lede bestuur behoort te word —sonder politieke inmenging," het Zirk Gous, nasionale voorsitter van die Association for theMonitoring andAdvocacy of Government Pensions (AMAGP),gesê. Hy het so gesê op Donderdag 23 Julie op 'n vergaderingvan staatsdienspensioenarisse en -werknemers in die Wes-Kaap —die eerste van die AMAGP Wes-Kaap.

Dieeerste vergadering het alle verwagtinge oortref, sê Albin Bowler, wat op die vergadering verkies is as voorsitter van die provinsiale uitvoerende komitee vanAMAGPWes-Kaap.

REGSTREEKSUITGESAAI

Altesame 179 mensehet die vergadering by die NG kerk Stellenberg in Bellville bygewoon.Nog 132deelnemers het aanlyn ingeskakel by die vergadering, wat regstreeksuitgesaai is.

Dievergaderingisgehouom staatsdienswerknemers en -pensioenarisse in te lig oor die huidige stand van die Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) en die belangrikheid van onafhanklike toesig oor die fonds.

Dieeregastewas Adamus Stemmet, ere-president en eerste voorsitter van AMAGP, wat die organisasie se oorspronklike visie gevestig het, en Rob Moody, nasionalevoorsitter van die pensioenaris-tak van die VSA. Nog tweeledevan AMAGP se nasionale uitvoerende komitee het die vergadering

bygewoon. Hulle is Strini Govender, verantwoordelik vir massamobilisering, en Ben Kellerman, verantwoordelikvir parlementêre skakeling.

UITDAGINGS

Tydens sy aanbieding het Gousdie uitdagings waarmee die GEPF tanste kampe het, uiteengesit. Hy het beklemtoon dat verantwoordbare bestuur, groter aanspreeklikheid en doeltreffende toesig die potensiaal het om beter opbrengste vir lede te verseker. Hy het verder bevestig dat die GEPF nie op die rand van bankrotskap staan nie. Daar is egter aangevoer dat verbeterde bestuur en sterker oorsig daartoe kan bydra dat toekomstige pensioenverhogings gunstiger as bloot inflasiegekoppelde aanpassings kan wees 'n Belangrikehoogtepunt van die vergadering was die stigting van 'n Wes-Kaapseprovinsiale struktuur van AMAGP. Ses lede het ingestem om die provinsiale organiseringskomitee te vormensal voortaan die belange van staatsdienswerknemers en –pensioenarisse in die Wes-Kaap verteenwoordig.

Die nuwe Wes-Kaapse organiseringskomitee van AMAGP bestaan uit Eddie Hanekom, FritzLabuschagne, Albin Bowler, Quinton Dreyer,André du Toit en Henry Jones. Nuwelede is welkom om by die organiseringskomitee aan te sluit . Kontak AlbinBowlerbyalbinbowler@gmail commet navrae of om aan te sluit

Racismatrugbymatch

Ashadow was cast overthe annual interschoolsderby betweenFairmont High School in Durbanville and The Settlers High School in Bellville after an alleged incident of racism during arugby match on Saturday.

The schools haveappealedtotheirschool communitiesinsimilar statements to refrain from sharing, commenting on, or spreading unverified informationabout the incident.

The rugby match at Fairmont High School, which was part of the twoschools' annual interschoolsderby, wasstopped by the referee after aFairmont player allegedly called aplayerofThe Settlersthe "K-word".

In avideo on TikTok, it can be heard that the referee called the coaches ofboth schoolsand stopped the match.

"I need both coaches. Iamnot going to toleratethis. Iamcalling this gameoff. I

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cannotbepart of racism, guys," he said.

TREATEDWITHUTMOSTSERIOUSNESS

In her statement,Mari Schnehage, principal of FairmontHigh School, addressed theschool communitiesofboth schoolsand said "the matter is being treated with theutmostseriousness andwill be thoroughly investigatedin accordance with the school's policies, applicable legislation, anddue process" "We respectfully appeal to all members of our school communities to refrain from sharing or commenting on unverified information, including content on social media,asthis may escalateanalready sensitive situation andcompromise theintegrity of theinvestigation,"the

statement reads.

HELDLEGALLYLIABLE

"Pleasebeaware that you can be held legally liable for anything posted on social media as perlegislation. We kindly ask for yourpatienceand cooperation while the necessary processes are followed.

"We remain committed to ensuring that the matterisaddressed fairly, objectively, andinthe best interestsofall learners involved. We thank you for your understanding, support, and commitment to maintaining thevalues of respect, dignity, andsportsmanship that both our schoolsuphold," the statement reads.

Asimilar statement was also posted on thewebsite of The Settlers High School by theprincipal, theschoolmanagement team andthe School Governing Body. The incidentisbeing investigated by the Western Cape Education Department.

till packer risestobranchmanager

Hard work, commitment, and a determination to make something of herself in life are among thevalues that ensured aformer till packer became the proud branch manager of apet store.

Rechaider Matloga (32), branch manager of Petshop Science N1 City,was fortunate enough to empower herself atanearly stage.

ASTEPPINGSTONE

In 2016, while studying, she heard about the Shoprite Group's Retail Readiness Programme, askills development programme designed to equip unemployed youth with the knowledge and practical skillsneeded for acareer in retail.

She applied and, after completing it, joinedthe group as atill packer at Checkers in 2017.

BACKGROUND

Matloga, originally from Limpopo, took every opportunity to learn as the years wentby. She asked questions, took on new responsibilities, and learnt fromthe people aroundher.

Lindsey Joseph, Head: GroupTalent Solutions at the Shoprite Group, says throughongoingtraining, development, andpromotingfrom within wherever possible, employees like Matloga progress intoleadership positions.

"Her story shows what's possible when talent and determination are matched with opportunity."

LEADINGHEROWNTEAM

Matloga, amother of three, is now leading her own teamand believesgood leaders do not just focusonresults—they help people develop.

She is already setting her sights on the next step in her career andhopestolead a larger store

"You do not havetohave everything figured out when you start," she says.

"Retailisaplacewhere you can build a lasting career, andyourstart is never yourend.

“Every role teachesyou something, andifyou are willing to learn andkeep showing up, you never know where it might take you."

Wildejaagtog deurstratelei totinhegtenisnemings

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Lede van die Stad Kaapstad se metropolisie en wetstoepassingsafdeling, sowel as diepolisie, plaaslike privaat sekerheidsmaatskappye en buurtwagte, het Maandag tydens 'n wilde jaagtog deur Plattekloof-, Bosmansdam-en Giel Bassonrylaan 'n groepvermeende kabeldiewe agternagesit.

Die jaagtog het hulle gelei na 'n oopveld langs Giel Basson-rylaan, waarheen die groep glo ontsnap het. Die paaie rondom die gebied is versper. Lede van die PWP-buurtwag (Plattekloof, Welgelegen, Panorama en Kleinbosch) hetgehelp om

Petrol

BRENDENRUITER

Apetrol station in EersteRiver has been the target of two “drive-offs” in two months.

Thelatest incidenttook placelastFridaymorning when thedriver of awhiteSuzuki sedanspedaway without paying forfuel, leaving adesperatepump attendant giving chaseonfoot According to staff the maledriver,withtwo femaleoccupants, pulleduptothe pumps and requested R300 worth of fuel. Oncethe attendant completed the transaction and stepped towards the windowtocollect paymentthe driver abruptly acceleratedand spedoff theforecourt andontothe main road.

die paaie te versper.

Mario Borchards, voorsitter van die Bothasig-gemeenskapspolisiëringforum (GPF),sê lede van hul Community in Blueinisiatief was op die toneel.

Die GPF sê hulle is ingelig oor 'n beweerde skietvoorval langs Giel Bassonrylaan.Volgenshul inligting is daar glo op sekerheidspersoneel van Eskom geskiet. Die polisie, wetstoepassing, gewapende reaksiespanne en gemeenskapstrukture het gereageeropdie noodoproep en twee verdagtes wat glo elektrisiteitskabels wou steel, is aangekeer.

Die GPF het die polisie geloof vir hul spoedige optrede en het inwoners

daaraan herinner om verdagte aktiwiteite onmiddellik aan te meld. Dieverdagtes is na die Parowpolisiestasie geneem, sê Borchards.

Kol. Deirdré Engelbrecht, bevelvoerder, het bevestig dat die verdagtes glo probeer het om kabels te steel, en dat diepolisie en wetstoepassingbeamptes hulle agternagesit het

Borchards sê die verdagtes is deur lede van die Bothasig-polisiekantoor aangekeer.

TygerBurger het die Wes-Kaapsepolisiekantoor en Stad Kaapstad genader om verdere kommentaar, maar het teen druktyd nog geenterugvoering ontvang nie.

Witnesses describedthe pump attendant running afterthe fleeing vehicleina futileattempttostop thedriver,but thecar quicklydisappearedinto traffic. “Ithappens in asplit second,”saidNashRazzak on behalfofthe filling station.“This is not an isolated event. Fuel stationsacrossthe region arefacing agrowing wave of non-paymentincidents.For this specific EersteRiver station,Friday’slossmarks the second such incident in just twomonths.Wehave implementedpre-paymentpolicies, particularly duringoff-peakhours.” Thematterhas been reportedtothe Kleinvlei police forinvestigation.

Prisonersshowcase theirtalents

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) hosted atwo-day Art and Crafts Exhibition at Goodwood Gallery, located within Goodwood Correctional Centre, from 30 to 31 July.The event provided inmates, parolees, and ex-offenders with aplatform to showcase their artwork, craft items, and published books, the department said.

HIGHLIGHTINGREHABILITATION THROUGHCREATIVITY

The exhibition aimed to display the remarkable skills and talents developed by participants as part of the department's rehabilitativeefforts. It also served to demonstrate to the broader communitythe positive outcomes of these programmes. Items on displaywere available for purchase, with proceeds used to recover operational costs,fund rehabilitation initiatives, and support parolees and ex-offenders in sustaining themselves, said Candice van Reenen, Regional

EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS REHABILITATION THROUGHART

Coordinator:Communications.

REHABILITATIONTHROUGHARTSAND CULTURE

The Department of Correctional Services offers sport,recreation, arts, culture and library programmestoenhance the rehabilitationplanofeach offender.Theseinitiativesare designed tohelp participants reorganisetheir livespositively, taking intoaccount their socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Inmates are encouraged to engage in these activities to developskills that can assist them in becoming economically active citizens upon release,saidVan Reenen.

ENGAGINGWITHTHECOMMUNITY

VanReenen said duringthe exhibition, attendees had the opportunity to interact with inmates,parolees, and ex-

Williams-Paulse, sharingher vision forthe gallery.She further used the opportunitytoengage the inmates,parolees andex-offenders

offenders,who sharedtheir rehabilitative journeys andthe storiesbehindtheir art pieces and books. Thedepartment expressedits intentionto makethe exhibitiona regular event,inviting the community to witnessthe transformative programmes taking placewithin correctional centres.

FROMPAGE1

MayorHill-Lewis said the City’s waterand sanitation investment was bigger than the entire capital budget of most cities.

“On the veryfirst day of this term of office, Iwent to Khayelitsha and deliberately stood at an overflowing sewer, and said thismust change. At that time, the City was replacing and upgrading just 25km of sewer pipes each year. Since then, we haveset our target at 100km ayear.Both the largest, and thesecond largest sewer pipe upgrade projects in SouthAfrica are currently under construction hereinCape Town, being the Cape Flats main sewer upgrade, and thePhilippi main line upgrade,” he said, adding that they have seen sewer spills and blockages come down across the city by 33%inthis term.

75%OFSPENDBENEFITSLOWER-INCOMEHOMES

He saidaround 75% of Cape Town’s infrastructure investment directly benefits lower-income households based on the City’s estimates for the 2025-’26 capital budget. Furthermore, around 130 000 construction-related jobs will flow from capital investment in thecurrent termofoffice alone according to City estimates. Infrastructure investment highlights over the next three years include R16,7 billion for waterand sanitation —40% of totalspending —covering major wastewater works upgrades, aR2billion pipe replacement programme, and expanded water supply sources. Theelectrical grid will receive R6 billion in upgrades and maintenance as the City prepares for adecentralised energy future with reduced reliance on Eskom, while R3.7 billion has been allocated to road maintenance, pothole repairs and stormwater upgrades, alongside R653 million for congestion relief. Public transport receives asignificant boost through R3.2 billion for the MyCiTi Cape Flats expansion, with afurther R3.3 billion set aside for informal settlement upgrading and statesubsidised housing.

ABUDGETOVER-INFLATED?

Budget specialist and nember of the City’s Finance Portfolio Committee, Sandra Dickson from theGOOD Party, asks the question. “Do the ratepayers of Cape Town fit anywhere in the Mayor’sspending extravaganza?

Today, CityCouncil was turned into an awards ceremony for spending ratepayers’ money,”she said after thecouncil meeting.

“The Mayor boasted that the City spent R12,24 billion of its

capital budget, while directorates were ranked, praised and handed certificates for achieving the highest spending percentages,” she said.

“But thisisnot prize money. Every rand comes from residents already battling rising electricity, water, sanitation, refuse and property-rates bills. Many households are cutting back on food and other necessities simply to keep theirmunicipal accounts paid.”

She noted the Mayor had indicated that future capitalbudget increases must equal population growth plus inflation. While thismay explain the growth in expenditure, she said, the question remains whether ratepayers can afford to keep funding it

“Spending almost every cent of abudget is not automatically an achievement. The real testis affordability, value for money and whether residentsactually receive reliable services. Cape Towndoes not need a competition to spend ratepayers’ money. It needs accountability for what every billion delivered, and what it cost struggling households,”she said.

“It is easy to say that one is satisfied with the City’s management when one can pay their municipal bill without any difficulty every month. But that personal experience does not represent the realityofhundreds of thousands of other households. For many residents, salaries, pensions and social income are not increasing at nearly the same rateaselectricity, water, sanitation, garbage collection, fixed charges and property taxes. They do not necessarily use more services, but each year the share of theirincome that must be paid to the City increases.”

“When amunicipal bill grows larger and larger while ahousehold’s income changes little, people eventually have to choose between food, transport, medicine, school expenses and paying municipal services. It is not simply amatter of people not wanting to pay. Many simply cannot pay everything anymore. This creates acityoftwo realities: thosewho can absorb the rates and are therefore satisfied, and thosewho sink further intomunicipal debt every month.

“Good governance should therefore not only be measured by how much money is spent or how Cape Towncompares to other cities. It should also be measured by how many ordinary people can still afford theirbasic municipal services without sacrificing other necessities.”

TygerbergHospitalmarks50years

Incelebration of its 50th anniversary this year, Tygerberg Hospitalin

Parow,Cape Town recently honoured 260 employees for their unwavering commitment to public healthcare at its Long Service AwardsCeremony.

The ceremony,which was sponsored by the hospital's facilityboard,honoured 49 employees for 40 years of service, 111 for 30 years and 100 employees for20 years of service.

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said these employees represent every aspect of the hospital's operations, fromdoctors, nurses andallied health professionalsto pharmacists, technicians, administrative personnel, artisans, food service workers, porters, cleaners, and support staff. While their responsibilities differ, they share acommon purpose —providing compassionate, quality healthcare to the thousands of patients who depend onthe hospital each year, the department said.

"As we celebrate 50 years of excellence, we acknowledge that our greatest achievement has never been our buildings or our technology; it has always been our people. Everyrecipient we honour today has helped write the story of Tygerberg Hospital through theirunwavering commitment to our patients, our communities and one another.

"Through your service, you have touched countless lives, strengthenedthe health system and helped build Tygerberg Hospital into the institution it is today,"dr Matodzi Mukosi, chief executive, saidin his address.

FOURDECADESOFCOMPASSIONATESERVICE

For Mary-Anne Bodie, operational nursing manager, reaching four decades of service is amoment of immense pride and

gratitude.

"Receiving this award is incredibly special. Reflecting on the past 40 years,I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served generations of patients and worked alongside colleagues who have becomelikefamily. Caring for others has never simply been aprofession; it has been aprivilege andacalling."

THREEDECADESOFMAKINGADIFFERENCE

ForJoyce Mweli, administration clerk,this milestone reflects alifelong commitmenttopublic service. "Working in publichealthcarehas taught me that even the smallest act of kindness can make alasting difference. Iamhonoured to havespent the past 30 years serving ourcommunities andcontributingtothe delivery of quality healthcare."

TWENTYYEARSOFGROWING

ForSteven Goodman,admin officer: porters,the award symbolises two decades ofdedication, growthand service.

Hospital family."

TYGERBERG HOSPITAL HONOURS 260 LONG-SERVING STAFF

"Tygerberg Hospital has shaped the person Iamtoday. Overthe past 20 years, I havebeen proud to serve this institution, supporting colleagues andcontributing in my own way to ensuringthat patients receive thecare they need.Ithas been an honour to be part of the Tygerberg

Theawards recognise not only years of employment, but also decades of compassion, resilience, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to public service, the health department said.

Collectively, the recipientshave cared for hundreds of thousands of patients, mentored future healthcare professionals, embraced innovation, and contributed to Tygerberg Hospital's reputation as acentre of excellence in specialised healthcare, teaching, and research, the department said.

LEWENSKIEKIE

Onder al dierommel van’ngebrek aan internet-etiket ...

Wanneer jy hier lees, is onsop die vooraandvan een van die grootste rugbygebeurtenisse in die geskiedenis vandie land. Dalk selfs diewêreld.

Die All Blacks uit Nieu-Seeland ishierop huleerstevolwaardige toer in 30 jaar. Die toer staan bekend as The Greatest Rivalry, want nie net is die Springbokke en dieAll Blacks mekaarsegrootste teenstanders nie, maar hulle is ook al jarelank die leiers in rugby.

Dertig jaar gelede het die All Blacks Suid-Afrika toe gekom en die eerste keer in die geskiedenis‘nreeks hier gewen. Vanjaar gaan hulle weer probeer indie viertoetse —drie in Suid-Afrika en een in Amerika.

Maar dis nie sodanig oor dierugby wat ek wil praat nie, maar wel oordie bekgevegtetussen ondersteuners wat reeds op sosiale media woed. Die gevegte woed nie tussen regte Nieu-Seelandersen Suid-Afrikaners, maar wel tussen Bokondersteuners en Suid-Afrikaners watdie AllBlacks ondersteun.

Hierdie is nie ‘n nuwe situasie nie, want histories het bruin en swart mense die All Blacks ondersteun om hul weersin in apartheid te wys. Onder daardie verwerplikebestel kon slegs wit spelers vir die Bokke speel en daarom was die situasie algemeen aanvaarbaar.Met die nuwe bestel kon bruin en swart spelers teoretiesvir die Bokke speel,maarbaie mense in rugby het ditsomoeilik as moontlikvir spelers van kleur gemaak om gekies te word. Daaroor dalk later meer

KOMONSGEBRUIKHIERDIE TOEROMMEKAARBETERTE VERSTAAN

Met die koms van Rassie Erasmus, blyk dit, het dit makliker gewordvir enigeen om vir die Bokke gekies te word en met SiyaKolisi die eersteswart kaptein, is nuwe ondersteunersook na die spelgelok. Wie kan ontken dat spelerssoosCheslin Kolbe en Ox Nche die beste in die wêreld is?

Selfs hierdie verwikkeling kon nie Saffa-ondersteunersvan die All Blacks oorreed om vir die Bokke te skree nie. Daarmee hetekvrede, wantsommige families ondersteunaldeur verskillende generasies die All Blacks. Waarmee ek wel ‘n probleem het, is dievenyn waarmee daar met mekaar verskil word.

Die internet is oor die algemeen nie ‘n plek vir rasionele debatvoering nie, maar wanneer daar oor rugby tussen die Springbokke en die All Blacks gepraat word, raak dit ‘n mooi gemors.Mensewat mekaar van geen kant af kennie, vloek mekaar uit. Dis rof.

En iewers onder al dierommel van ‘n gebrek aan internet-etiketlêdie wonderlike sport,rugby.

Ek het gehoor sokker is ons nasionale sport, maar ek weet vir‘nfeit datrugby die nasionale gemoed bepaal. Wen die Bokke, is almal gelukkig —van die kassier by die winkel tot die petroljoggie. Verloor hulle, kan‘nmens amper hoor hoeinflasie styg en alles duurder word. Alles is nie wel in ons landnie, maar wanneerdie Springbokke wen, dan vergeet onsbietjie van wat rondom ons aangaan. Dit bring my by die punt wat ek eintlik wil maak: kom ons gebruik hierdie toer om mekaar beter te verstaan. Rugbyis so ‘n lekker sport en is ‘n katalisator vir baie mooi dinge. Wanneer rugbyondersteuners, van verskillende spanne, goedig met mekaar spot,maakdit die spel nog lekkerder, maar wanneer hulle mekaar begin vloek en beledig, doen dit afbreuk aan die spel en dievrede watdit kanbring.

As jy nie die Bokke wilondersteun nie, is dit jou goeie reg, al is dit jammer

Safety fearsontaxiroute

Iwishtoraise aserious public concern regardingthe conduct of certain minibus taxi drivers anddoor attendants operating on the Bellville-Cape Town route.

Passengers areregularlysubjectedtounacceptable practices, especiallywithholdingpassengers’ change, effectively robbing them. Others deliberatelywaste passengers’time, refusetostopatappropriate and safe locations, or disembark passengers in moving trafficor farfrommain access points, leavingthemto navigateunnecessaryand potentially unsafe routes

Another serious concern is the excessivevolume of music playedinside taxis. Thesoundissoloud that passengers areeffectivelydeafenedwhenattempting to communicatewith thedriver or whendisembarking. Ihavealsoencountereddrivers andattendants who appeartobeoperatingwhile intoxicated and reaking

of alcohol, often with clearsignstheyare under the influence of asubstance other than alcohol, whichmake them aggressiveand unpredictable, andraises obvious andserious safety concernsfor passengers.

Thesedrivers don't care about the livesand safety of their passengers, drivingintooncomingtrafficlanes simplytoavoid waitingintrafficaseveryoneelse must,insultingand cursingatpassengersfor objecting to their livesbeingplacedatrisk.

Theseconcernsare notaboutthe taxi industryasa whole.Theyconcern specificconductthatpassengers should notbeexpected to tolerate simplybecause theydependonpublictransport.Public transport users deserve accountabilityand protectionfrom exploitation,intimidation and unsafepractices.

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Ek sien dit daagliksopons paaie soos watdie motors deur rooiligte jaagenstopstrateignoreer Ek magverkeerdwees, maar die rede vir al die onverskilligheid is die afwesigheid vanverkeersmense op die paaie

Elkejaar word daar metgroot fanfareaangekondig hoeveel verkeersmanne/vrouenou gekwalifiseer het Maar waar sien ’n mens hulle?Miskien agter’nspoedkamera,maar nêrens elders nie Dis hoog tyddat hulle hul kantoreverlaat en die paaie patrolleer,dan saldaar miskien ’n verandering kom. Maar andersins saldit net al hoeslegter gaan L.H. Brackenfell

Exhibit showcases 70 year history

Anew immersive multimedia exhibition was launched this week at Stellenbosch University’s Tygerberg Campus in Parow, Cape Town, in celebration of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences' 70th anniversary

The exhibition in the Dean's Garden showcases seven decades of health sciences education, research and community impact, the university says. The interactive experience combines exhibition boards, audio guides, archival material, personal stories, and QR-linked digital content. It also highlights eight themes including clinical training, student community, alumni, facilities, visual redress, social impact and teaching and learning.

The exhibit was developed under the theme "Legacy through Impact" and honours those who shaped the faculty's journey while also reflecting on its evolution intoaworldclass, inclusiveand socially responsive institution, the university says.

"A faculty is not abuilding, it's not alogo, it's not a strategy document. Afaculty is agroup of people standing together with ashared purpose. For 70 years, that purpose has been clear: the health of people, the needs of patients, the well-being of the community, and the belief that knowledge, science, compassion and service can improve human lives. This exhibition is a tribute to every person who has carried that purpose forward," says Prof Elmi Muller, Dean of the faculty.

single moment, but this exhibitioncomesclose. It brings together the stories of thepeople, the research and the communities thathave shapedthisfaculty. It reminds us thateverymilestone we celebratewas earnedthrough dedication to something larger thanourselves. We hope it inspires everyone who walks throughit, whether they arestudents just beginning theirjourney or alumni who helped build what we have today,"saysDrFlorencede Vries, headofmarketing and communications at thefaculty. The exhibitionforms part of a broaderprogrammeofevents, showcases and engagements taking place across the anniversaryyear. The faculty hasbeen marking its 70th anniversarythroughout this year, celebrating its founding on 1May 1956 witha campaign thatspans short films, oral

Tygerberggetstwo neonatalventilators

Tygerberg HospitalinParow, CapeTown —the Western Cape's largest district general hospital —this week received two state-of-the-art lifesaving Dräger Babylogneonatal ventilators.

The ventilators, adonation to thehospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, were handed over on Wednesday 29 July by theTygerberg Hospital Children's Trust, anon-profit and public benefit organisation that raises funds for life-saving medical equipment. Thetrust says the donation marks yet anothersignificantmilestone in strengtheningneonatalintensive carefor some of South Africa's most vulnerable patients.

TheDräger Babylog ventilators provide highly specialised respiratory support forpremature and critically ill newborn babies requiringintensive care. Designed specifically for neonatal patients, theequipmentoffers advanced ventilation modesthathelp protect delicate lungswhile improving clinical outcomesduringthe most critical stagesoflife, says Louise Theron, chief executive of the trust.

Tygerberg Hospital serves as one of South Africa's leading tertiary academic hospitals and is home to one of the country's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Units, caringfor babies referred from acrossthe Western Cape and beyond. The addition of these ventilators enhancesthe hospital's capacity to deliver world-class,

NEW VENTILATORS SUPPORTFRAGILE NEWBORNS

life-savingcare to newborns facing complex medical challenges, she says. "This handover representsfar more than the deliveryofmedical equipment," says Theron. "Each ventilator representshope for families,another opportunity for afragile newborn to fight for life, and an investment in the future of ourchildren."

The official handover reflectsthe shared commitment of the trust, Tygerberg Hospital, and donorsto

ensure that every child has access to the bestpossible medical care, regardless of theircircumstances. As the trust celebrates its 25th anniversary, the organisation remains committed to bridging the gap between available healthcare resources and the growing needs of children receiving treatment at Tygerberg Hospital, says Theron. Tygerberg Hospital is also the second largest public hospital in SouthAfrica, with abed capacity of 1899.

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Mr A.C. Keatings NOTICEOFSALEINEXECUTION

IN THEMAGISTRATE'S COURT FORTHE DISTRICT OF THECITY OF CAPE TOWN SUB-DISTRICT BELLVILLE HELD AT BELLVILLE, CASE NUMBER: 7693/2023.

In thematter between: MBD LEGAL COLLECTIONS (PTY)LTD (RegistrationNumber: 200601080507), Execution Creditorand MR ASHLEYCONROY KEATINGS (Identity Number: 8005065228083) Execution Debtor.Inpursuance of ajudgement of the aboveCourtdated the02ndday of December 2025, thefollowinggoods will be sold in execution on the 25th dayofAugust 2026 at thefacilityofSHERIFF BELLVILLE SOUTH situated at Unit 5, Cap4 Busaf Park, Brug Road, Triangle Farm Bellville. 1X 2PIECE LEATHERLOUNGE SUITE 1X DINNING TABLEAND CHAIRS 1X TV STAND1XTELEFUNKENFLATSCREEN TV 1XVW MICROBUS WHITE REGISTRATION:CY62370.Take further note that:

1) This sale is asaleinexecution pursuant to a judgement obtained in theabove Honourablecourt. 2) TheRules of Auction is available 24 hours before the auction at theoffice of theSheriffBellville, 12 RoadStreet, Bellville.

3) Registration as abuyer is apre-requisite subject to specific conditions, interalia: 4) FICA–legislationinrespect of Proof of Identity andAddressparticulars; 5) Goodswill be sold forcashonlytothe highest bidder or sold subject to confirmation. As per the Consumer Protection Actoninstructions fromthe Execution Creditors/Attorney/CONDITIONS OF SALE: Goodstobesoldfor Cash,EFT or immediate payment.

6) Theoffice of theSheriffBellvillearea onewill conduct thesalewith auctioneer being Deputy Sheriff of BellvilleSouth

7) Advertising costsatcurrentrates andsalecosts according to thecourt rules apply. TERMS:CASHNO CHEQUES ACCEPTED.ALL GOODS WILL BE SOLD "VOETSTOOTS"

MUNNIK BASSON DAGAMA INC., ATTORNEYS FORTHE PLAINTIFF,Fourth Floor, 115West Street,Sandown, Sandton, 2196. Tel. 011560 6064/6371, REF: R. Augud/ 0278000597282685, LYONS INC.ATTORNEYS Unit 8, Canal Edge 4, FountainRoad