TygerBurger | Kraaifontein | E-Edition | 19 November 2025

LearningthroughLego

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DES REE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA

The Kraaifontein Library recently unveiled its newest educational addition a dedicated Lego corner designed to introduce young learners to the fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education through hands-on play

The launch event brought together Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers from across the area to explore how building blocks can become powerful learning tools

Senior librarian Elzette Myburgh says the new Lego corner proves that modern libraries are about much more than just books "Libraries today are becoming

places where children can learn in different ways, not just by reading books Children can now touch, build, and play while they learn," she told TygerBurger at the launch "In today's educational

landscape, libraries are becoming dynamic learning hubs where children can engage with concepts through multiple mediums and interactive experiences TOPAGE4

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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TYGERBURGER@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

WOENSDAG19NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryfwerksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.

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

. The Cape Town Christmas Cat Show will be hosted by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00 Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families. Visit www.africancatclub weebly com, www osrbg.weebl.com and www.sacatsbg. weebly com for more information.

TUESDAY25NOVEMBER

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

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

. Tygerberg Hospice’s annual Tree of Lights event will take place at 19:00 at Jan Kriel School in Kuils River Bring along a picnic blanket and come join a magical evening of remembrance and hope with a tree lit up in honour of loved ones who have passed. A light in remembrance of a loved one costs R60 Every light dedicated helps Tygerberg Hospice provide homebased care, comfort, and support to families facing life-limiting illness. Visit www tygerberghospice org or call 021 946 2460 to purchase a light

FRIDAY5DECEMBER

. South Africa's leading indie games festival, Playtopia, will bring together over 1 000 gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals for what organisers describe as Africa's premier celebration of video games and interactive arts at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December This year's festival will transport visitors to "Arcadia", a fantasy-themed library complete with portholes, spell books, potions and magic crystals. Tickets are available at www.playtopiafestival.co.za

SATERDAG6DESEMBER

. Boston Open Studios 2025 vind van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaas. Die jaarlikse gebeurtenis, wat as ‘n hoogtepunt beskou word, bied besoekers die seldsame geleentheid om kunstenaars in hul kreatiewe ruimtes te ontmoet en oorspronklike kunswerke teen studiopryse dikwels 30-60% laer as galerypryse – te koop Die geleentheid is oop vir die publiek en gratis. Volg Boston Open Studios op sosiale media vir meer inligting.

Tokkie kleur snor blou vir ‘Movember’

CARINAROUX

CARINA ROUX@NOVUSMED A CO ZA

Oor die laaste paar jaar was sy snor of baard pienk (of rooi) gekleur vir kankerbewusmaking by vroue Vanjaar wil Tokkie Matthee van Mabillepark met sy blougekleurde hangsnor egter die aandag op die manne laat val Matthee, wat soms ver paaie ry as hy abnormale vrag begelei, vertel hy sien altyd die pienk linte vir borskanker, en bome wat toegedraai is in pienk of rooi lap, maar die blou vir prostaatkankerbewusmaking is selde te sien

Op 1 November moes die snor blou gekleur word ter ondersteuning van die manne “wat ‘n bietjie skaam is”, sê hy Hy het immers self ‘n pad met prostaatkanker gestap

Matthee het in 2018 begin agterkom iets pla “Ek het ‘n ongemaklikheid ervaar In 2019 is hy dokter toe “want dit het toe meer ernstig geraak” Vroeg in 2020 is aggressiewe prostaatkanker by hom gediagnoseer

Hy het die dokter gevra wat hy sou doen as die dokter in sy skoene was “Hy’t gesê hy sou dit uitgehaal het ” Matthee het dadelik besluit om die magtigingsvorm vir die operasie te onderteken

Dit wat hy met sy eerste besoek aan ‘n uroloog by die Tygerberg-hospitaal gesien het, onthou hy goed “Daar is mos sulke lang gange Voor die deur waar jy ingaan na die uroloë sit ons toe 45 manne en wag ”

Die operasie sou in 2021 plaasvind, maar word toe midde-in die Covid-pandemie uitgestel

ONSEKERHEID

Die wagtyd was moeilik en vol onsekerheid

“’n Mens is so dom; jy weet nie van die siekte nie Ek het vir die dokter gevra: ‘Is kanker soos ‘n erdwurm wat loop?’ Hy’t geantwoord: Nee, dit is meer gekonsentreerd op een kol’ Maar dan hoor jy agterna snaakse goed van blaaskanker, lewerkanker ek was bietjie bang waarnatoe versprei hy (die kanker) ”

In daardie tyd was daar nog vyf mense met kanker in sy nabye omgewing Een van hulle het gehoor van ‘n “doepa” by ‘n plattelandse koöperasie

Matthee het besluit om die middel (diere-medisyne) te drink midde-in die onsekerheid omdat hy moes wag vir ‘n plek in die hospitaal Elke derde dag drie slukkies Die 200 ml-botteltjie was so pas leeg toe kry hy die oproep dat hy kan kom vir die operasie

“Twee weke daarna, toe maak als weer toe vir die tweede keer Toe is ek weer terug op die waglys ”

In 2022 kon hy uiteindelik vir die operasie gaan

Daarna moes hy 37 keer teruggaan vir bestraling Toe elke drie maande vir bloedtoetse en later elke ses maande “In Oktober het die dokter gesê hy is nie tevrede nie, want dit lyk of die telling bietjie geklim het Ek moet weer in Januarie gaan ”

TOETSE

Mans is in die algemeen onkundig oor prostaatkanker en skrikkerig vir die “vingertoets”, sê Matthee Voordat hy in 2019 vir die fisieke ondersoek gegaan het, is sy bloed al getoets “Die dokter het gesê

die prostaat is groot Die bloedtoets kon nie sien wat hy gevoel het nie ” Hy is toe na Tygerberg-hospitaal verwys, waar hy gediagnoseer is Matthee raai mans aan om eerder dubbel seker te maak en buiten die bloedtoets ook vir die fisieke ondersoek te gaan Volgens die Kankervereniging van SuidAfrika (Kansa) toets die PSA-bloedtoets hoeveel prostaatspesifieke antigeen (PSA) ’n normale ensiem wat deur die prostaatklier vervaardig word aanwesig is Hoewel ‘n verhoogde telling op prostaatkanker kan dui, is dit nie altyd so nie ‘n Normale lesing sluit ook nie kanker uit nie Daarom word die fisieke ondersoek van die prostaat (via die rektum) ook aanbeveel veral vir mans ouer as 50 of vroeër vir diegene wat ‘n familiegeskiedenis van prostaat- of borskanker het Matthee draf al vir baie jare elke oggend ‘n draai deur die buurt “Ek het die dokters uitgevra daaroor, want ek wil hê my gewig moet konstant bly en

Faithleader shinesatawards

Alocal pastor in Cape Town showed that faith and community action go hand in hand

The Reverend Tanelle Welff-Dixon rubbed shoulders with some of the country's most respected women as she was named in the Top 30 finalists at the Most Influential Women 2025 Awards, recently held at GrandWest Casino in the Mother City Welff-Dixon was shortlisted from more than 200 nominations received from across South Africa

The awards ceremony organised by Big M Productions is designed as a national platform to shine a spotlight on women who are making a meaningful difference in their communities as every single finalist gets recognised for their work, while the event does not declare a single “winner”

Rev Welff-Dixon, who serves as executive director of the Scottsville-based TWM Foundation, stood out as the only religious leader among all the finalists Her nonprofit organisation is on the frontlines of some of the Kraaifontein community's toughest battles, combating gender-based violence and femicide, and supporting survivors of domestic violence

Reflecting on her recognition at the awards ceremony, Rev Welff-Dixon said: “Initially I was taken aback by my nomination in a secular event, but I later realised that God may have wanted me to represent Him there This recognition is not about me My award goes out to the hundreds of thousands of people of faith who work tirelessly every day in

CommunityfightsVelodromeplans

MAURICIAPETERSEN

The historic Bellville Velodrome has become the center of a heated debate between community advocates and the City of Cape Town, as residents fight to preserve affordable access to the facility while municipal officials pursue a costly redevelopment partnership with private developers

The Bellville Velodrome, which opened in 1997, has served as a crucial community resource for nearly three decades The facility has provided affordable access to athletics, cycling, hockey, gymnastics, concerts, and cultural events for residents from disadvantaged areas including Bellville South and Phisantekraal Councillor Cheslyn Steenberg of the Patriotic Alliance brought community concerns to the forefront during a recent council meeting, emphasising the facility's importance for underprivileged youth and para-athletes who rely on the velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural activities

"Many youth from underprivileged areas rely on the Velodrome as their only accessible space for sports and cultural events," the document notes, highlighting how disabled children and para-athletes particularly benefit from its safe, accessible environment

The community's primary fears center around the potential commercialisation of the facility Residents worry that redevelopment will prioritise commercial interests over community needs, potentially making the velodrome inaccessible to the public and transforming it into a facility for private developers' use

FINANCIALREALITYVS COMMUNITYNEEDS

Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

R262MILLION

City Outlines Investment in sports facilities Including the Bellville

defended the city's redevelopment approach, citing the harsh financial realities facing the aging facility His response revealed the significant costs involved in bringing the velodrome up to modern safety standards

"Upgrading the Velodrome to Sasreacompliant standards would cost R300 million (excluding operational costs)," the mayor stated, referring to the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act requirements This massive investment, he argued, makes standalone municipal funding economically challenging

The mayor emphasised that professional assessments are needed to determine the facility's current condition and required repairs, including compliance with Sasrea and Sans regulations He noted that the facility has suffered significant deterioration over time due to deferred maintenance and delays in previous redevelopment attempts

AHISTORYOFDELAYSANDLEGALCHALLENGES

The current controversy has deep roots

The City Council originally approved a redevelopment tender in 2009 (resolution C46/10/09), which included public participation processes in 2019 However, the project faced numerous setbacks, including legal arbitration and delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Some previous agreements were declared null and void, but negotiations with the same bidder have recently resumed and are now at an advanced stage, with discussions expected to conclude in the

2025-'26 financial year

The mayor's preferred solution involves a partnership with private developers who would lease the velodrome and athletics track, taking responsibility for the R300 million in upgrades and ongoing operations

This approach, he argued, represents a "win-win" scenario that ensures longterm maintenance, generates income, and maintains public access

However, this solution has not satisfied Steenberg's advocates who are calling for:

An independent audit to assess the true costs of basic functional repairs and investigate potential cost inflation

A moratorium on redevelopment plans until proper public consultation and oversight are conducted

Direct municipal funding and support to restore the velodrome as a grassroots, community-centered facility rather than commercialising it

As part of his response, the mayor also outlined plans to upgrade other athletic facilities across Cape Town, including Jan Burger, Westridge, Wesfleur, Vygieskraal, and Mandela Park These projects, with timelines extending from 2026 to 2030, represent significant investments:

. R80 million for a multipurpose center at Jan Burger;

. R60 million for athletics infrastructure improvements;

. R80 million for an athletics track in Westridge;

. R22 million for cycle track reinstatement at Vygieskraal

THEPATHFORWARD

The Bellville Velodrome controversy highlights the broader challenge facing municipalities across South Africa: balancing community needs with financial

constraints while maintaining aging public infrastructure

While the facility currently operates with interim maintenance to ensure basic community use, its inability to host large-scale events due to safety compliance issues underscores the urgency of the situation

The coming months will be critical as negotiations with the preferred developer continue and the community's calls for transparency and public consultation grow louder The outcome will likely set a precedent for how Cape Town handles similar community facility challenges in the future

As both sides seek solutions, the central question remains: Can the city find a path that preserves the velodrome's role as an accessible community resource while ensuring its long-term financial sustainability and safety compliance?

The answer will determine whether this beloved facility continues to serve as a lifeline for Cape Town's disadvantaged communities or becomes another casualty of urban redevelopment pressures

‘Purr-fect’cat showcomestoCT

The largest cat show in the country, the Cape Town Christmas Cat Show, will be hosted on Saturday 22 November by the African Independent Cat Club (AICA) at the Bergsig Dutch Reformed Church in Boland Way in Durbanville from 09:00 to 16:00. This 71st championship cat show and the last for the year will be presented in association with two other independent clubs, Oriental, Siamese and Related Breeds Group (OSRBG) and SA Cats

More than 135 cats have been entered so far, including an interesting variety of breeds from the largest Maine Coon, to the smallest Singapura

RARESTBREEDS

The show will feature some of the rarest breeds, including the short-legged Munchkin, the hairless Sphynx, the Japanese Bobtail and one of the newest breeds, the Serengeti

Some of the other well-known breeds on show will be Persians, British Shorthairs, Burmese, Siamese, Exotic Shorthairs, Bengals, Devon Rex, Abyssinians, Norwegian Forest Cats and many others

The cats will be judged by 18 judges, including judges from Gauteng and Japan Apart from Cape Town-based cats, some will travel from as far as Johannesburg to compete for the various titles and winning points towards qualifying for the annual invitational event “SA Indiecat”, where only the top cats compete to become Cat of

A lot of hard work is being done in preparation for the return of the Durbanville Rotary Club’s iconic Oom Piet’s Christmas Party

After a long break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the much-beloved Oom Piet’s Christmas Party is back from 4 to 13 December at Durbanville Race Course

"We are thrilled to announce that Hollywoodbets has generously allowed us to use the venue again, where our beautiful castle still stands," says Carol Millar, a member of Durbanville Rotary Club "On Saturday

CAPE TOWN’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS CAT SHOW SET FOR 22 NOVEMBER IN DURBANVILLE

the Year At this show there will also be a special opportunity to meet a real celebrity cat, who will be on exhibition Grand Premier LesBeauxChats Rosemary called Rosy at home and owned by Johan and Thea Lamprecht from Durbanville is a 15-year-old Blue Calico Japanese Bobtail spayed female

"She is special, not only because she is one of the last of her breed in the country, but also because of her excellent show condition, despite her advanced age She recently beat several other cats at a show when she won the veteran class This is the equivalent of a 76-year-old human model winning a beauty competition

Sadly, there are no longer breeders of this unique breed in South Africa," Lamprecht , show manager and also an international all-breeds judge, says

"Japanese Bobtails are common in Japan and can sometimes be considered to be street cats They are relatively small cats with short, curly tails, forming a pompom The legend is that these cats saved the Japanese silk industry, when they were set free by Emperor decree and got rid of the mice that were eating all the silkworms

"From then they were seen as the 'good luck cat', as one would be assured of a successful silk harvest when one of these were sitting on your porch This is the origin of the well-known Me-Ke cat ornament, with one paw in the air, seen in many Chinese and Japanese establishments The popular 'Hello Kitty' was also based on the Japanese Bobtail," Lamprechts explains

"This celebrity's appearance will probably be her last at a show, as she now deserves a graceful retirement at home, playing with her friends, controlling her humans and demanding snacks by being cute, sitting with the one paw up, just to show she is really a Japanese Bobtail," he says

VARIOUSSTALLS

All cat lovers are welcome to visit and see the large variety of pedigree and nonpedigree cats and kittens There will also be various stalls, with lots of Christmas and cat-related merchandise One of the features of the show is the competition for best-decorated cage according to the theme “Cape Town Christmas”

Entrance is R30 for adults, R10 for pensioners and children under 12 years and R50 for families . Visit www.africancatclub weebly com, www osrbg weebl.com and www.sacatsbg.weebly com for more information.

Vermaak // Entertainment

‘OuSes’shortfilmhitsbigscreen

South Africa's big-screen scene is about to get a jolt of raw authenticity with Ou Ses: Elke Move Tel the latest short film from writer, actor and filmmaker Enrico Hartzenberg from Sarepta.

The film introduces two new actors, Wayde Solomons (21) and Yulbritte Smith (33), whose performances bring a fresh dimension to a story that blends grit, heart and humanity

"Forget the usual crime stories," said Hartzenberg, founder of Hartzenberg Films. "Ou Ses tells a story of courage,

HEART & HUSTLE FILMS SHOWCASE

LOCAL TALENT

legacy and the redemptive power of love I wanted to show that there's so much more to our communities than the headlines there's resilience, laughter and dreams that refuse to die "

The film will premiere nationwide on Thursday 27 November and Friday 28 November as part of the "Heart & Hustle Anthology" alongside three other Hartzenberg Film short films at selected

Ster-Kinekor cinemas.

Hartzenberg described the agreement with Ster-Kinekor as a landmark collaboration and one of his most ambitious undertakings yet much more than a personal milestone

"This exhibition agreement isn't just a win for Ou Ses: Elke Move Tel or 'Heart & Hustle'," he said. "It's a powerful affirmation that our stories – urgent, emotional, and deeply rooted in the South African experience – deserve to be seen on the big screen."

Lynne Wylie, chief marketing officer of Ster-Kinekor, said they are thrilled to support emerging talent "Screening local films in cinema is vital to keep the culture of cinema-going alive in South Africa. We're proud to play a role in showcasing stories that reflect the richness and complexity of our communities "

RISINGSTARS

Ou Ses marks an important breakthrough for both Solomons and Smith. Solomons, a young actor, voice-over artist, and broadcaster from Eerste River, already has early credits on Skemergrond,Suidooster Wyfie and Coby Phoenix Rise The 21-year-old said joining Ou Ses felt "like stepping into my purpose".

Smith, a performer from Belhar's Chestnut Place, turned personal setbacks into fuel for her craft After a dance injury paused her career, she completed a master's-level theatre programme at Jacomus, actor Dann-Jacques Mouton's drama school. Soon after, Hartzenberg

invited her to join Ou Ses without an audition "After years of trying, this felt like God making a way," said Smith. To Hartzenberg Films, Ou Ses isn't just a short film, it's a statement "By investing in under-represented and emerging voices, Hartzenberg Films wants to expand the lens of South African storytelling and make space for new perspectives," said Hartzenberg."I'm thrilled to give audiences a fresh perspective on our stories, and even more excited to showcase the raw talent bubbling up from our communities."

Set on the Cape Flats, the film follows Charles, a man returning home after serving time for a crime he didn't commit only to find his family home taken over by the very man who betrayed him. The "Heart & Hustle Anthology" also includes the screening of: Sister Dinges a grief-fuelled revenge story told through a queer lens; After Quiet a reflective exploration of silence memory and healing; and Mr Isaacs a powerful narrative examining masculinity and generational trauma

Collectively, the films embody the dual spirit of "Heart & Hustle". "Heart reflects the emotional depth and humanity that ground each story," said Hartzenberg, "while hustle shows the resilience, drive, and determination to rise above adversity."

The anthology will be screened at selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas nationwide from Thursday 27 November until Sunday 7 December Hartzenberg will host a meet-and-greet session at the screening at the V&A Waterfront on 27 November . Book at www.sterkinekor.com or the SK App Call Ticketline on 086 166 8437 for queries

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Hollywood actor D David Morin will perform his Papa Hemingway Show on Wednesday 19 November at 18:30 for 19:00 at the Alma Café, Rondebosch. Tickets are R80 at Quicket . Cape Ballet Africa's Giselle runs at The Baxter until 22 November Tickets from R200 to R495 at Webtickets

. Brendan & The Belle's with Brendan van Rhyn is at Die Boer theatre restaurant in Durbanville on Saturday 22 November at 20:30 and on Sunday 23 November at 14:00 Tickets are R300 Book at www dieboer com or on 021 979 1911. . Vannie Wal Af is van Woensdag 19 tot Saterdag 22 November om 20:00 in die Kunstekaap-teater op die planke Kaartjies kos R100 by Webtickets . It's Boogie Time runs at Artscape from 19 to 23 November A musical/comedy romp down memory lane to the Motown Era. Tickets R170 at Webtickets . Robbie Wessels kom tree op Vrydag 21 November om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell op Kaartjies kos R280 tot R320 Bespreek by www.brackenfell.net of by iTickets

. Marion Monroe met Marion Holm is op Saterdag 22 November om 18:00 by die NG kerk Oostersee in Parow Kaartjies kos R250 by Webtickets

. 'n Feestelike Kersfees Fanfare word op Saterdag 22 November om 18:30 in die Hoërskool Durbanville se ouditorium aangebied. Met Windworx Simfoniese Blaasensemble, die hoërskole Durbanville en Bellville se orkeste en kore 'n verskyning deur Zanne Stapelberg en Likhona Tokota, tubaspeler Kaartjies kos R100 of R50 (leerders) Bespreek by Quicket op Deure open 12:00 Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by www.brackenfell.net of by iTickets . Mi Casa is at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert on Sunday 23 November at 17:15 Tickets R255 to R360 at Webtickets

Pretty Woman musical set to dazzle SA audiences in 2026

Get ready to step back into the late ’80s as one of Hollywood’s most beloved love stories comes alive on stage next year

Pretty Woman: The Musical will make its South African debut at Artscape Theatre from 18 March to 19 April, before heading to Johannesburg's Montecasino Teatro

Brimming with warmth, humour and romance, this dazzling stage adaptation of the 1990 film, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, promises a feelgood evening packed with laughter and nostalgia With music and lyrics by pop-rock legend Bryan Adams and his long-time collaborator Jim Vallance the show blends Hollywood glamour with Broadway sparkle

BOXOFFICERECORDS

When fate brings together the unlikely pairing of Vivian and Edward, they take a leap of faith on each other, and on love The result is a joyous, uplifting celebration that captures all the charm of the original film while giving it new life through

music and movement Since its Broadway premiere in 2018, Pretty Woman: The Musical has broken box office records and wowed audiences in the West End, North America and across Europe

Produced by Showtime Management in association with Crossroads Live North America, this production will feature an all-South African cast, crew and band working under a combined local and international creative team

The production carries a PG 12+ age restriction due to mature themes.

Tickets start from R250 (or R200 on Terrific Tuesdays).

Book before 30 November to enjoy a 20% early-bird discount valid for Wednesday and Thursday performances only (maximum six tickets per customer, limited availability).

. Book at www ticketmaster co.za

A scene from Pretty Woman - The Musical (international cast) PHOTO: MATT MURPHY

THINKING OUT LOUD

Ek ‘like’ my job

Dit was nooit my droom om ‘n joernalis te word nie Hoewel lees en skryf altyd deel van ons familie-gene was, het ek dit nooit oorweeg om ‘n nuusskrywer te word nie In ons huis was koerante en tydskrifte lees verpligtend, maar dit was nie ‘n beroepskeuse nie My mense was mynwerkers

Ek onthou hoe my pa elke Sondag die Rapport se verskillende afdelings aan ons uitgedeel het My een broer lees eers die sport, ek die tydskrif, my pa die sake en my ander broer die Kaap Rapport ens As jy klaar is dan gee jy maar aan Een van ons vriende, Romeo, het nie gehou van lees nie Hy het Sondae gesit en televisie kyk terwyl ons lees Wanneer ons klaar is, het hy altyd gevra: “Wat sê die papers?”

Nou dwaal ek af, want ek wou eintlik praat oor hoe ek nie eintlik ‘n joernalis wou word nie Ek wou ‘n skrywer word, want dit was die ding wat die maklikste vir my gekom het Maar ek wou nie nuus skryf nie Ek wou stories vertel met helde in en gelukkige eindes en mooi meisies Stories waarin net die bad guys seerkry en kinders kan speel sonder die vrees om seergemaak te word Waar mense in vrede saam lewe

Toe beland ek in die joernalistiek Omdat ek van ‘n klein dorpie af kom, was ek baie beskerm teen die wreedheid van die lewe Toe ek vir koerante begin werk het ek, ‘n arme protestante laaitie, besef boosheid is oral rondom ons En dit is so algemeen dat sommige koerante nie eens meer daaroor wil skryf nie

DIEJOERNALISTIEKHETMYSO BAIEDIEAFGELOPE24JAAR GELEER,MAAREENVANEEN VANDIEGROOTSTELESSEIS DATEKBITTERMINMENSE MOETVERTROU.ENDAARIN LÊMYPROBLEEM.

Ek kan nie eens meer onthou hoeveel stories ek al oor moorde en verkragtings geskryf het nie Daar is maklik niks waaroor ek nog nie berig het nie, maar steeds voel ek iets gaan binne-in my dood as ek hoor van ‘n kind wat leed aangedoen is Dan wonder ek hoe boos moet jy wees om ‘n weerlose kind skade aan te doen?

Deesdae as ek ‘n man en ‘n jong kind saam sien, kyk ek na die kleinste detail Watter kleur klere het hulle aan Hoe lyk die man? Hoe stap hy? Het die kind kenmerke waaraan sy uitgeken kan word? Ek doen al hierdie dinge omdat my kop vir my sê dat ek binnekort oor hierdie kind moet skryf

Die joernalistiek het my so baie die afgelope 24 jaar geleer, maar een van die grootste lesse is dat ek bitter min mense moet vertrou En daarin lê my probleem Ek wil nie so wees nie, want ek hou baie van mense My vrou sê altyd sy weet wanneer ek lanklaas ander mense gesien het, want ek begin kriewelrig raak Maar my vertroue in die mensdom is geskaad Ek kry onlangs ‘n oproep van iemand wat my liederlik uittrap en sê joernaliste is die skuim van die aarde Hy was nie tevrede met iets wat ek geskryf het nie Nadat hy al sy woede uitgeskel het, vra ek hom: “Hou jy van mense?”

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SKINS SWIMMERS SET NEW RECORD WITH CAPE TRIPLE CROWN

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swimmers Ryan Stramrood and Tracey Steyn have made history as the first skins swimmers – wearing only a costume, cap and goggles –to complete the Cape Triple Crown, one of Cape Town's most formidable marathon swimming challenges, successfully Steyn further cemented her place in the record books by becoming the first woman to complete the Triple Crown in skins, marking a landmark moment for South Africa's coldwater swimming community

The Cape Triple Crown consists of three world-class open water swims: the Double Robben Island Crossing (14,8 km), the False Bay Crossing (33 km), and the Three Capes Swim (10,2 km) The final leg, completed today, saw the swimmers traverse from Cape Point to Cape Maclear and the Cape of Good Hope under the guidance of Derrick Frazer and Big Bay Events, with official ratification by the Cape Long Distance Swimming Association (CLDSA)

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The Three Capes Swim began at 07:00 in icy 12-degree water, rising to 18 degrees only after rounding Cape Point Known for its unpredictable and often dangerous currents, the Point tested both swimmers as they fought through strong flow and limited visibility caused by thick mist Despite the demanding conditions Stramrood and Steyn pushed through with

for Irish swimmer Barry Murphy before being refined by the CLDSA into its current internationally-recognised format Earlier this year Graeme King became the first male wetsuit swimmer to complete the Triple Crown Frazer praised the milestone, noting that the Triple Crown captures the essence of Cape Town's open-water heritage, from False Bay's intensity to the iconic Robben Island and the dramatic Three Capes coastline

The CLDSA has congratulated everyone involved in making this achievement possible, calling it an exciting moment for endurance swimming in Cape Town With the Cape Triple Crown now firmly on the global radar it is expected to inspire more swimmers, attract international competitors and elevate Cape Town as a premier destination for extreme openwater challenges