TygerBurger | Kraaifontein | E-Edition | 11 February 2026

Community cleansup Mosselbank wetlands

Atotal of 122kg of litter wasdiverted from the Mosselbank River and seasonwetland in Fisantekraal in arecent community clean-up by the Mosselbank River Conservation Team (MRCT)

The clean-uponSaturday 31 January was presented in celebration of World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2 February.

With55volunteers from the community, MRCT members andmembers of Fairmont High School's Wildlife Society, they managed to collect46bags of litter.

“The Mosselbank Wetlands in Greenville in Fisantekraal plays avital role for humans,other ecosystems and the climate, providing essentialecosystem services such as waterregulation, including flood control andwater purification,” said Danielle Cronje, oneofMRCT’s directors.

“Wetlandsare critical to people and nature, giventhe intrinsic value of these ecosystems, andtheir benefits and services —including their environmental, climate, ecological, social,economic, scientific,educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic contributions to sustainable development and human wellbeing,” she said.

This powerful message was at the heart of World WetlandsDay 2026.

This year’s global theme, “Wetlands and traditionalknowledge: Celebrating culturalheritage”, highlighted the enduringrole of traditionalknowledge in protecting wetland ecosystems and preserving cultural identity across generations, Cronje said.

MOSSELBANKRIVERFACTS

The Mosselbank Riversystem provides

ecologically significant seasonal wetland habitat that is still hydrologically and geomorphologically intact, especially with the ongoing habitat rehabilitation; Theriver and itsassociated valleybottom wetland act as an important corridor for fauna and/or flora withina largely transformed landscape; Thesystem fulfills anumber of important functional roles within the catchment, mostly associated with erosion control and the dissipation of flood waters.

GRANTFROMCITY

Adding to theseconservation successes, MRCT proudly announced that it has been awarded agrant from the City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate.

On 28 January, MRCT representatives attended the official grant-signing event alongside other non-profit organisations working in the water and environmental sector.

“With the City’s support and thisnew funding, MRCT will be able to expand its impact along the Mosselbank River —removing more waste, planting more indigenous trees and vegetation, and, most importantly, nurturing agrowing sense of environmental stewardship withinthe Fisantekraal community.

These efforts are not only restoring ecosystems, but also planting lasting seeds of hope,” Cronje said.

. Visitwww mosselbankriverconservationteam.comfor more information.

Overcrowded schools in Kraaifonteincurrently have between 50 and 60 learners perclass. FROMPAGE1

“We are trying to assist and place learners as fast as possible,” said education spokesperson Bronagh Hammond.

LEARNERACCEPTANCE

The WCED clarified that School Governing Bodies (SGBs) make final decisionsregarding learner acceptance.

“The department’s role is to facilitate the process and negotiate with SGBs,” she said.

At the heart of the matter lies the well-documented issue of the influx of impoverished migrants arriving in the Western Cape, and the provincial government battling to keep up.

In his research published in ISS African Futures,Burgert Gildenhuys, aleading authority in municipal planning and infrastructure investment rites th Tow

by 27,6% and the total number of householdsincreasedby approximately 36%.

“The result is asocio-spatial paradox, ahigh-functioning city increasingly burdened by the pressures of national failure,” he writes

Responding tothe crisis, the WCED in 2022 announced its ambitious school infrastructure delivery programme to deliver 842 additional classrooms with at least 26 000places forlearners in the province.

At the timethe departmentstated thatthis number vastly exceeded the deliveryofclassrooms in previous years,and was made possible then by an R830 million increaseinthe infrastructure budget in 2022-'23.

However, in early 2024, provincial ministerDavid Maynier announced thatafter aR716,4 millioncut to the provincial

was forced to scale back its infrastructure plans. Completed projectsasof2026 include nine new schools and 175 classrooms have been added to existing schools, in Lwandle,Wallacedene, BlueDowns and Philippi among others

When questioned whether the department couldrealistically accommodatethe growing population of predominantly Eastern Cape residents relocating to theseareas, theWCED did not provide particulars.

Theinquiry specifically addressedconcernsabout the longterm viability of school provision given ongoing demographic shifts, with particular reference to informal settlements that expandedinBloekombos during theCovid-19pandemic. Andon thequestionofthe totalnumber of learners yettobeplaced in the province, Hammondindicated that

Courtbacks CapeTown Mayorover illegalbusiness

Mayor of Cape Town

Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Bishop Lavis Magistrates’ Court’s dismissal of aprotection-order application by an individual, with costs.

The Bothasig resident was found to be running an illegal business operation, which theMayor himself had come across last year and reported, theCityofCape Townsaid in a statement on Friday last week.

It said the Mayor reported aland-use violation he personally had happened upon, acar-repair business that was being run from ahouse in Bothasig without apermit. In response to this the individual approached the courts and applied for aprotection order, it is believed, to evade accountability.

“All citizens, including the Mayor,have aresponsibility to report wrongdoing on seeing it,” said mayoral spokesperson Lyndon Khan. He said the magistrate had found the application completely without merit, saying it amounted to an attempt by the applicant to prolong the business operation, one among several attempts over aperiod of 10 months. Khan said neither the applicant nor his legal representative were present in court on Friday, when the matter was argued and thrown out with costs.

Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), told TygerBurger the NPAwas not involved as it was acivil matter between two parties –the individual vs the City.

Vermaak // Entertainment

Ubuntutakescentre stageatArtscape

Inaworldincreasinglydividedby powerand politics, acclaimed cultural storytellerElvis Sibeko presents The Kingdom of Ubuntu –atimelyAfro-epic that asks what trulyholds us together Opening at Artscape Opera Houseon Friday6and Saturday7March at 19:30, this semi-staged productionpromises a cinematic musical experience placing unity and shared humanityatits centre. Created, written, directed andcomposed by Sibeko, the production bringstogether the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sibonelo DanceProject,the AfriArtsChoir, and –for the first time –anindigenous orchestra ledbyEmeritusProfessor Dizu Plaatjies.

"Ubuntuisnot aslogan. It is aresponsibility,"said Sibeko. "In aworldobsessed with power, TheKingdom of Ubuntu asks whether leadership canstillberootedin compassion, memoryand servicetothe collective."

MUSICALTRADITIONSUNITE

Theproduction features aprofound musicalconversation where Western orchestral traditions meet ancientAfrican sound worlds. Thecinematic scoreincorporatesindigenous instruments, ritual sound andembodiedrhythm, dissolving cultural borders.

Drawing from allofSouthAfrica's official languages, including Sanlanguages, and incorporating signlanguage,the concert ensuresvoiceand meaning transcend words. Each cultureishonoured through sound, movement, costume andregalia, creating agrand visualand sonic tapestry Set in amythicalAfrican kingdom,

THE KINGDOM OF UBUNTU BLENDS ORCHESTRALAND INDIGENOUSSOUND

diverseclans live in harmonyuntil an exiled heir returns to challengethe throne

Thestory unfoldsthrough music, ritual andmovement,askingwhether thekingdomwillchoose domination or Ubuntu.

"Tobring together twojuxtaposedorchestras on one stageisnot onlya celebration of music, but of unity and heritage,"said Plaatjies.

"This is morethan aperformance– it's a living testamenttoour shared humanity."

Theproduction blends orchestral grandeur, indigenousmusic,contemporary Africandance andtheatricalstorytellingin a90-minuteexperience (with interval).

Thefinalmoments dissolve theboundarybetween stageand seats,transforming thetheatre into asharedspace where audiencesbecomepart of theUbuntu kingdom

In timesof disconnection and yearning, TheKingdom of Ubuntu speaks to the humanspirit'sdesirefor love,belonging andre-rooting to one another and Mother Earth

Suitable forall ages (parentalguidance advised)

.Tickets start fromR150at Webtickets.

WIN!WIN!WIN!

Tworeaders caneach win aset of two tickets to see Kingdom of Ubuntu on Saturday 7March at 19:30.Findthis articleand entryformonlineat www.tygerburger.co.za.

Liebenberg‘EetKreef’

Laudo LiebenbergenFrank Freeman komtreeopDonderdag26Februarie om 20:30byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanvilleop. Diétweehet in 2019 virdie eerste keer musikale kragte saamgesnoer en dielandvol getoer met EetKreef!Herleef,wat met 'n kykNet Fiësta-toekenning beloon is Nou komhulle weer bymekaar vir 'n vertoningmet musiek uit albei

se persoonlikeprojekte,sowel as gestroopteverwerkingsuit die Eet Kreef! Herleef-produksie. Komluister na vars verwerkingsvan Laudose aKing-musiek,asook verwerkingsvan Volk,Frank se alternatiewegroep,se musiek.Hulle meng die ou en die nuwe saam op 'n intieme en uniekemanier Kaartjies kosR225. .Bespreek by www.dieboer.comof by 021979 1911.

ShowatVilla Pascal

Theacclaimed Britishclassical guitaristMarkJenningswillperform at Villa Pascal GuesthouseinDurbanvilleon Sunday15February.

Theenthralling afternoon tea concert of classical andSpanish guitar classicswillstart at 16:00

Mark haswon theheartsand minds of audiences formanyyears across theUKand overseas.

Knownfor his brillianttechnique, stunning sounds andmusicality,Mark willtransport his audiencetoserene and dynamic andbeautifullyexotic musical landscapes with some of the

masterpieces of Rodrigo, Albeniz, J.S. Bach, Tarregaand others. Tickets cost R250 per person. The doors open at 15:00 andthe concert starts promptly at 16:00 VillaPascaldoes not sell alcohol andguestsare welcome to bring their own. Food baskets arenot allowed. Coffee or teaand cake willbeavailable. Seating is limited andadvance bookingisrecommended .Contact Eugène on 082569 4147 or villapascalguesthouse@gmail. comtobook.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

FORM 3A -NOTICEOFAPPLICATIONSFOR LIQUOR LICENCES IN TERMSOFSECTION 37(1) OF THEWESTERNCAPELIQUORACT,2008 –[REG. 10(1)]

Notice is hereby giventhatthe following applications forliquorlicenceshavebeenlodgedwiththe WesternCapeLiquorAuthority (the Authority)and with the designated liquorofficers at theindicated SouthAfrican PoliceService offices. Theapplicationsconcerned may, up to andincluding the 28thday from the date of publicationofthe application, upon requestand free of charge,beinspected by anyperson, at theofficesofthe Authority or the designatedliquorofficer listedhereunder. Copies of an applicationcan be obtained from theAuthority afterpayment of theprescribedfee. Objections andrepresentationsmustbelodged in writingwiththe Authorityand thedesignatedliquorofficerinaccordancewithsection 39 of theAct

VORM 3A -KENNISGEWINGVAN AANSOEKE OM DRANKLISENSIES INGEVOLGEARTIKEL 37(1)

VANDIE WES-KAAPSE DRANKWET,2008 –[REG. 10(1)]

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Igamaelipheleleyo lomfaki-sicelo

Name underwhich business will be conducted

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Addressofthe proposed premises

Adresvan dievoorgenomeperseel

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Kind of licence appliedfor Tipe lisensie waarom aansoek gedoen word Uhlobo lwephepha mvumeolucelayo

SouthAfrican Police Services designated liquorofficeroffice wherethe application hasbeen lodged

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DAGBOEK

DIARY

. Milnerton Players present TheNight of January16, writtenby iconicwriter/philosopher AynRand and directed by veteranJohann van derMerwe, on weekends until21Februaryatthe Milnerton Playhouse Theatre. Ticketscost R150. Book at www. milnertonplayers.co.za . Conrad Koch and Chester Missing's Puppet Power runs from 10 to 14 February at Theatre on the Bay. Ticketsfrom R180 at Webtickets. . Juan Boucher tree op Donderdag12Februarie om 19:30 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Bloubergop. Kaartjies vanafR265is beskikbaarbyQuicket . Yukio Mishima's award-winning production TheLadyAoi is at Artscape from 14 to 21 February.Six performances only. Tickets from R150atWebtickets. . Cape Town Opera presents Gershwin in the Park,a one-night-only concert at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival on Sunday 15 February Theshowstartsat18:30. TicketsfromR254available at Quicket . Jeremy Loops is at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert on Sunday 15 February at 17:15.Tickets areR360 or R255 (age 6-21). Book at Webtickets.

Cityinspectswaterbylawadherence

Water inspections are set to continue in neighbourhoods in Cape Town, including Uitzicht in Durbanville and other northern suburbs such as Parow Industrial,Goodwood, Table View and Cape Gate.

Faced with below-average rainfalland increasing water demand, the water inspectorate of the City's water and sanitation directorate ramped up their efforts to ensure residentsand businesses are adhering to the Water Bylaw of 2010 and the2018 bylaw amendment, according to a media release by the City. Other neighbourhoods to be visited includeWestlake Business Park, Plumstead, Belgravia, Meadowridge, Constantia, Kenilworth, Sea Point,Table View, Somerset West and shopping centres in Somerset West.

“Throughout the summer season, the water inspectorate has increased their checks across

Cape Town to regulate and enforce the City of Cape Town's Water Bylaw anddeter excessive water use,” according to the release.

During December andJanuary, water inspectors visited Sandown, Parklands, Bergvliet, Brackenfell South,Somerset West,Tokai, Monte Vista, Heathfield, Gordons Bay, Ottery, Groot Phesantekraal View and Brackenfell South.

The aim ofthese inspections is to check for:

. Water wastage, both private and municipal;

. Leaks onCityinfrastructure, as well as on private properties; . Illegalwaterconnections;

. Water BylawSchedule 1 permanent restrictions, which include the restrictionson dampening building sandor otherbuilding material and hosing down hard surfaces or paved areas with potable water; . Keeping swimming pools covered to avoidevaporation

TheCentral branchofKaapjag(The Cape Hunters and Game Conservation Association)hosted afamily dayatthe Durbanville Shooting Club. The event took place on Saturday17 January as part of the club’s regular ConfederationofHunting Associationsof South Africa's (CHASA’s) .22gong shoot, whichhelps train and improve sport shooting.

“The gong shoot is designed to provide

INSPECTORSVISIT NEIGHBOURHOODS TO CHECK ON BYLAW COMPLIANCE

when not in use;

. Awarenessofthe current dam levels andwater-wiseinitiatives by distributingpamphlets at houses andshopping malls; . Contraventions to issue notices and fines where applicable

SPOTFINE

Transgressors can be issued a spot fineranging from R1 500to R5 000, each timethey are found violatingthe bylaw.

“Checking properties for compliancewith the City's Water Bylaws is oneofseveral measuresaimed at reducing waterwastage.These efforts are supported by ongoing programmes such as leak detection acrossthe City's

watersupply network, annual pipe replacement and pressure management.

“Prior to the visits, residents will receive aknock-and-drop letterinforming them of the inspection taking place in theirarea. Teams will check theGIS mapping system to determine which properties haveaswimming pool and those residents will be visited to ensure that their swimming pool has an appropriate cover. City officials will be wearing City attire (hat andCCT branded T-shirt) and will carry theirofficial City identity tag with them,” according to the release.

Residents can verify this by contacting the City's call centre on 0860 103 089.

ZahidBadroodien, the City's Maycomember for water and sanitation, urged residents“to work together to reduce nonessential outdoor water use and remain below the 975m litres per day usage target”.

NEWWATERINSTALLATIONS

On further questions by TygerBurger, Badroodien said the City implemented proactive annual inspection schedules that cover all areas within its jurisdiction. In addition, water inspectors conduct inspections on new or altered water installations in line with approved building plans submitted to the City. “Inspections are not based on asingle fixed consumption threshold. The current programme forms part of the City’s broader water management efforts, to sensitise and continue to advocate and encourage residentstouse water wisely and efficiently at all times particularly as dam levels are lower compared to the same period in previous years,” he said.

According to Badroodien both residential and business properties will be inspected.

Kaapjag FamilyDay at Durbanville Shooting Clubasuccess

alltoparticipate. It involves shootingat various sizedsteel plates placedatvarious distances”said chair PaulHarding. Afamily-entry option was addedin order to attract the wives andchildren of Kaapjag members, manyofwhom have never held afirearm before.“Our youngestentrant was four years old and thoroughly enjoyedhavingher father teach her howtoaim andpull the trigger,” saidHarding.

resulted in an additional 20 competitors on theday. “Oneofour goals for thisyear is to increasenew membership for Kaapjag Centraland we feel that by encouraging wivesand children to appreciate the sport, it will help us to achieve ourgoals,” said Harding.

Thenext Kaapjag Central CHASA gong shoot will be held on Saturday 21 February.

. Contact Kaapjagon021 9756324orinfo@ kaapjag.co.zawithenquiries

The Joubert family with Johann, Johann Jnr andHugo Joubert were first. Second were the McIntyre family with Neil, Vanessa, Dan and Jenna McIntyre. The Young family with Andrew, Bridget and Maddi were third.

Your wallet determines your medical care

Irecently found myself in asituation where life hung in the balance. Someone Icared about needed immediate medical attention. In amoment, driven by fear and desperation, we rushed to the nearest hospital,aprivate institution

We had no medical aid. We knew the odds were against us. Still, when death feels close, logic takes aback seat. Walkinginto thereceptionarea, Iexplained that this was amedical emergency.

In that moment, Ibecame acutely aware of an invisibleline that divides peoplein medical crises: those whose medicalaid opensdoors, and those whose suffering must first be assessed against abalance sheet.

The receptionist calmlyexplained thataconsultation with adoctor andanelectrocardiogram, anoninvasive,painless testtomeasure the heart's electrical activity, would cost approximately R10000. This amount, Iwas told,had to be paid upfront,before anyone would even assess thepatient.

We left and went to aprivategeneral practitioner (GP), who then assessed and referred us to astate hospital.

But the divide becomes even clearer in astate hospital. Time stretches endlessly Hours pass while pain deepens. Wards aresoovercrowded that patients lieon floors, bodies against walls and hardened benches.

WEACCEPTTHATSUFFERINGWILLBE PROLONGEDIFYOUCANNOTAFFORDIT

Doctors movefrom bed to bed, visibly exhausted, some having missed lunch, others nearing the end of impossiblylong shifts

They treateveryone: stab wounds, psychiatricpatients, the chronically ill under one strained roof, all hoping their names will be called next.

Here, "non–code red" patients wait more than twelve hours, sometimeslonger, learning thehard waythat urgency is relative when resources are scarce.

Security guards, hardened by constant chaos, enforce order with little patience or compassion, as though authority is the only thing keeping the system from collapse.

This is not astory about individual failure. It is about systemic inequality

In theory, healthcare is ahumanright. In practice, it is aprivilege.One that mirrors our economic divides.

Private hospitals boast efficiency, comfort, and immediacy, but only for those who can afford it

Public hospitals carrythe weight ofthe majority, underfunded and overwhelmed, relying on overworked stafftohold together asystemthat is quietly failing

The most disturbingtruth ishow normalised this has become. We expect state hospitals to be chaotic.Weexcuse the long waits.

We acceptthat suffering will be prolonged if you cannot afford it.

Until we confront the reality that access to timely, dignified medical care depends largely on financial status, these divides will continue to widen.

The sad truth is that in moments of emergencies and desperation, survival in our healthcare system often comes down to what you can afford, not how urgently you need help.

-KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Gymclosuresparksanger

Iwanttoexpress my deep disappointment,frustration,and concern regardingthe decision to closeVirgin Active RedParow

This facility hasbeen morethanjustagym. For manyofus, it has been aconsistent, welcoming, and accessiblespace that allowedustoprioritiseour healthwithoutthe excessivecosts associatedwith premium facilities. Virgin ActiveRed Parowhas always been busy, well-utilised, andsupported by aloyal membership base,which makes the decision to closeit particularlydifficult to understand.

Theexplanation that the club cannotberevamped to align withVirgin Active’s“premium vision” is deeply concerning.The realityisthatthe members of this club didnot want or need theseadditions. That is precisely whywechose Virgin ActiveRed. It demonstrated that movement,health, andwellbeingdonot need to be luxuriesreservedfor those who canaffordsignificantly higherfees

By closing this facilitybecauseitcannotbeconverted intoamoreexpensiveoffering, the message being sent is that affordabilityand accessibilityare secondarytoprofit.Thisdecision disproportionately

affects loyalmembers who areonstrict budgets but remain committedtotheir health. Many members will simplynolongerbeabletoaffordagym at all, which undermines the very principles of health andwellbeing that Virgin Activeclaims to promote. Whilemembers arebeingoffered the option to transfer to amoreexpensiveclubfromSeptember, this stillrepresents an increase of nearlyR200 per month —anamount that is simplynot feasiblefor many. Furthermore, those who choose nottotransfer areeffectivelypenalised by having to immediatelypay alternativegym fees elsewhere.This places members in an unfair andforcedposition

Foroveradecade,thisgym hasservedasa safe,inclusivespace forthe communityinthis area.Its closure represents notjustthe loss of afacility, but the loss of aculturethatprioritised health without financialexclusion.The decision feelsshort-sighted and, frankly, dismissiveofthe loyalclientele who supported Virgin ActiveRed Parowpreciselybecauseitwas different Accessibilityshouldnot be sacrificed in the pursuit of premium branding.

FRUSTRATED,Parow

Bejaarde ontvang ‘genade’van jong vakmanne

Redelik gereeldlees onsindie TygerBurger se briewekolomvan goedhartigeSamaritanewat bereid is om hul harteenbeursies oop te maak vir oënskynlik senior burgers watmoontlik net eenmalig of een keer per maand'nversnapering of sakkie negosieware kan bekostig. As pensioentrekker wasekdie afgelope week aan die ontvangkantvan drie goeie Samaritane se goeie dade "Janu-worrie"het onsbeursies ook maar leeg gelaat,maar ek moesnoodgedwonge onsvoertuig se wielsporingenbande laat nasien, watektelank uitgestel het.Ekvra toerondenwordverwysna‘n onderneming in Willowbridgewat wielsporing doen. Twee aangename en uitersbekwame jong manne wasmybehulpsaam en toedie bedrag vir die wielsporinggenoem word,het ek my oë toegeknyp.Ekwas egteruiters beindruk metdie regstelenherstel van die voertuig deur die vakmanne.Met die betaalslag ader die tw thul bestuurder komt

Public drinking and disorder on Chenoweth

As Durbanville business owners, my husband and Iare increasingly concerned about the growingdisorder outside abottlestore on Chenoweth Street

Largegroupsofmen –both homeless individuals and workers–regularlygather theretodrinkonthe pavements.This bottlestore appears to attractstreet peopleand after-work drinkers who consume alcohol immediately outside the premises.

Theresultisanareathatfeelsunsafefor residents andcustomers.

On weekends especially,the crowds become disruptive.Brokenbottles, shouting, public urination,and even defecation have become common. Pavements areoften littered with glass, andmanyshoppers have experienced harassment from intoxicated individuals.

This behaviour degrades theneighbourhood and harms localbusinessestryingtomaintain aclean, welcomingenvironment.

Durbanville already hasseveral bottlestoresin secure shopping centres where loitering andpublic drinking arenot tolerated.

Despiteongoingcomplaints, law enforcement presence remains minimal.Publicdrinking, urination, and nuisance behaviourare offencesunder Cape Town’s by-laws, yetlittleaction is taken.

Durbanville residents should not have to accept this levelofdisorder.Itistime forthe communityand our Ward councillortointervene andrestoresafetytothe area

JUSTINE PERRY, Durbanville

on Okavango Road at Cape GateonWednesday morning, 4January

It’sa dailystruggle…motorists driving, some speeding, down the yellow lane whilethe rest of us law-abidingdriverspatientlycrawl to ourdestination. Some do it under the pretenceofturning left at the next robot,evenifthe next robot is 500m away,only to shoot straightoverthe intersection from the left turning lane

Othersmakethe left turn, but shoot through the hospital andshopping centre’sparking areastojoin Okavangoagain further up the road. What theydon’t realise–ormaybe they’re justtoo selfish to care –isthey’re makeanexisting trafficjam even worse. Thesemotorists maketaxidrivers look like angels

TheCityofficialinbluemade my day. Ihope we see youtakeonthis lawless behaviour on Okavango more often.

ESTHER,LangebergRidge

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Atletevan oraloor hetaan diebyeenkoms deelgeneem.

Die Laerskool Mikrohet op Donderdag 5Februarie sy jaarlikse Prestige-atletiekbyeenkoms aangebied. Leerders van19skole uitdie noordelike voorstede en totsover as Worcester het deelgeneem. Carina Roux het die foto’s geneem . Besoek www.tygerburger.co.zavir nogfoto's.

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Durbanville enCurrowen

SARELBURGER

Die Hoërskool Durbanville en Curro Durbanvilleseo.19Akrieketspanne het metoorwinningshulle vandeesweek aangesluit by Stellenberg in die halfeindronde van die Tygerbergstreek se Sammy Bloch-uiklopkompetisie.

HS Durbanville sal in die komende halfeindronde tuisteen Curro speel, maar Stellenberg wag nog vir die wenner van die kwarteindwedstryd tussen Edgemead en HS Bellville.

Curro(111/1) se A. van der Westhuizen (52*), Landseer Collen (4/19)enhul makkers het maklik klaargespeel met HS Tygerberg (110), terwyl dieDurbies (133/7 in 25 bbe.) met ‘n goeie spanpoging Milnerton (116) in diekwarteindronde vasgevat het. Michael Bloemetjie(54*) het nie genoegsame steun van sy Milnertonspanmaats gekry nie Fairmont en De Kuilen het uiteenlopende oorwinnings in dieafgelopeweek se

eerstespan-wedstryde behaal.

Die Kuile hetParow vir net 31 lopies uitgeboenderomuiteindelik metnege paaltjiesteseëvier, maar Fairmont(115/9) het deurgeskraap met‘neenpaaltjieoorwinning oor Khayelitsha (114).

Die oorwinningwas grootliks te danke aan die boulwerk van Cayden Kolbes (7/26). In die o.15A-liga hetDylan Barnes(83) ‘n vernamerol gespeel in Milnerton(215/3) se weghol-oorwinning van 150 lopies oor Brackenfell

De Kuilen se Joshua Wollmer (6/10) waspragtigopstryk metdie bal in die kolfploeterende kragmeting teen Curro Durbanville (33) om sy spanmet 20 lopies telaat wen.