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. VLV Varings van Brackenfell vergader om 09:00 vir 09:30 in Die Ark aan die kant van NG kerk Brackenfell-Wes se gebou. Madeleen van der Berg gaan vertel van die aalwyn (Aloe ferox) en sy voordele in ons alledaagse gesondheid en velsorg. Teegeld beloop R20 Lootjies kos R5 elk.
FRIDAY3OCTOBER
. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of flavour fun, and community spirit at the Spring Night Market at Kraaifontein Civic Centre from 16:00 to 21:00 Entry is free There will be 60+ stalls, food trucks, spot prizes, kids activities and something for everyone For enquiries contact Garth on 078 638 1540
. The Association of Woodturners of South Africa will have their annual symposium at Northlink College, Tygerberg campus (opposite Panorama Mediclinic) until 6 October They will have an international demonstrator from Newcastle in the UK by the name of Helen Bailey For more information on the event visit awsa.org.za
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. Die Bellville Senior Sentrum/Chrismar Villas hou van 09:00 tot 11:00 sy jaarlikse tradisionele basaar by Jessiestraat 25 in Chrismar Bellville Al die tradisionele lekkernye soos pannekoek, basaarpoeding, jaffels, vetkoek, hamburgers, boereworsrolle, pampoenkoekies en roosterkoeke sal daar wees, asook die heerlikste tuisgebakte lekkernye Winskopies en verrassings wag by die plaas-, wit olifant- en handwerktafel en vir die boekwurms is daar 'n boeketafel. Chrismar Villas se eie orkes sal die hele oggend musiek maak. Koskaartjies kan op die dag gekoop word of vooraf in kantoorure (Maandag tot Vrydag van 08:00 tot 12:00) by 021 910 1250 Kaartfasiliteite sal beskikbaar wees.
. Die Vriende van Bellville-biblioteek se groot opruimingsverkoping van gehalte-CD’s en DVD’s begin in die foyer van die biblioteeksentrum in Carel van Aswegenstraat Dit duur tot 25 Oktober, of so lank voorraad hou. Honderde CD’s van top- klassieke opnames tot alle genres van populêre musiek sal teen weggeepryse te koop wees. Die DVD’s sluit topflieks en reekse in Die verkoping is oop in gewone biblioteekure Slegs kontant word aanvaar
. Arms of Mercy – Charm a Child, bied ´n fondsinsamelingsgeleentheid getiteld "Hope Wears a Crown" aan in samewerking met die Tygerberg Lionsklub Die geleentheid duur van 09:30 tot 13:00 en word gehou by die Parow-gholfklub Kaartjies kos R200 en sluit 'n ligte middagete in. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket Stuur 'n WhatsApp na 076 463 0821 vir meer inligting.
. The Cape Town Gem and Mineral Club will be having its Open Day from 10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street, Bothasig. All welcome, from mineral specimen collectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance Learn more about the hobby of crystal, gem and mineral specimen collecting and related craftwork, or buy items from member traders. Visit www ctminsoc.org.za or send an email to capetowngemmineralclub@gmail.com
. Magnolia, die ACVV-dienstak in Bellville se basaar word van 09:00 tot 12:30 aangebied. Besoekers kan kies en keur tussen tradisionele lekkernye, soos die alombekende pannekoek en basaarpoeding. Die witolifanttafel beloof ook om iets interessants te hê asook kunsvlyt met 'n spesiale kindertafel. Vir diegene wat wil rus, gaan daar 'n kafee wees met lafenis Musiek gaan deur DL Leon gemaak word. Magnolia is in Baxterstraat, Sanlamhof Skakel 021 948 6085 vir meer besonderhede
. The annual Cape Clivia Club show will take place this year at the Bellville Civic Centre, 80 Voortrekker Road on Saturday 4 (09:00 to 17:00) and Sunday 5 October (09:00 to 15:00). Not only will you be able to see all the beautiful clivias entered in the show along with a special display of the winners, but there will also be plenty of clivias for sale If you have any questions about cultivating clivias, their members will be available to share advice and tips. Please note: Only cash is accepted at the entrance, but sellers have card facilities.
. Join Huis Ravenzicht for a fun-filled Bazaar at 161 9th Avenue, Belmont Park, Kraaifontein, starting at 09:00 Bring the whole family and friends for a day filled with delicious food, homemade treats, coffee and cake, lively stalls, music, laughter, and true community spirit Everyone is welcome For more information, email info@huisravenzicht co.za or call 021 988 7454
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Come down some puts with Down with Dough
Down with Dough, a Durbanvillebased social enterprise and non-profit organisation, is hosting its annual golf day on Friday 31 October at Bellville Golf Club
“We are hosting the golf day to raise much-needed funds to expand our organisation and train and upskill more young adults with intellectual disabilities With our proven training and personal development programme we equip them with baking and life skills, encouraging a life of appropriate independence,” says Elize Roelofse, spokesperson on behalf of Down with Dough Their delicious gluten-fee brownies and
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Senekal highlights that many baby abandonments are linked to late-term medical abortions
"The abortion pill induces labour, so babies in the later stages of gestation are often born alive
bread are already well-renowned in the area They also bake gluten-free nutritious treats for fury friends
The cost of a four-ball is R3 600
“If you cannot enter the four-ball, you can donate hampers, cash or vouchers as prizes for our four-ball, raffle and auction,” invites Roelofse
“As a registered NPO with PBo status, any monetary donations will qualify for a Sars Section 18A Certificate and can be deducted off your annual taxable income,” she says
. Contact Elize or Marcel on 063 112 0078 or downwithdoughgolf@gmail.com for more information.
these women as those who conceal their pregnancies often due to trauma such as rape or incest leaving family and friends unaware of their situation
. Join the Cape Town Chamber choir for their newest concert at 16:00 at St Martini Church in Long Street, Cape Town. Experience their latest repertoire in a beautiful setting many of the members are from the northern suburbs. Tickets R220 - R250 at Quicket or at the door
“These overwhelmed mothers, unprepared for the reality, may then abandon the baby " She describes the typical profile of
"These women are driven by desperation, and sadly, that desperation can cost a life " Senekal urges any woman facing a crisis pregnancy to seek support rather than suffer in silence
.For help and counselling, contact: Karin Senekal on 082 862 4457 or Nichie Stonall at 082 593 0417
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DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO ZA
Artificial intelligence has officially entered the public safety landscape through the Northern Suburbs Camera Initiative (NSCI), an AI-powered project rolled out across multiple suburbs on Friday
A collaborative effort between Buzybuy, a local internet service provider, and key security stakeholders, the NSCI AI Building and Control Centre was inaugurated in Brackenfell, marking a new chapter in community-based crime prevention
Through this public-private initiative, Buzybuy aims to provide advanced AI surveillance tools to support smarter policing, improved crime detection, and enhanced public safety
The newly unveiled, state-of-the-art AI control room is central to the project and is designed to serve as a hub for neighbourhood watches, private security
is to foster strong cooperation between all parties involved in safeguarding these communities,” he said
Speaking to TygerBurger at the official opening, Cape Town Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, commended the initiative as a strong example of public-private collaboration
“This partnership brings clear value to the community It shows that when the private sector and public interests align, we can deliver innovative solutions that directly benefit the people,” he said Ward 8 councillor Johann Loots says this community-based camera initiative is yet another great example of how resources can be combined to address crime and enable community safety by proactively monitoring different areas with the various camera options
Thanking the NSCI, Community Policing Forum chair Norman Landry says the facility will play a critical role
A member of Morgenster neighbourhood watch explains the system to Brackenfell Ward councillor Johan Loots and Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith,while Nicholas Georghiou looks on
mber (Maastricht),Mervyn kteur-generaal van die uin (Ongegund),Shaun Freshmark,een van die
sal by 'n heid in November at na die provinsale ing het, was: ns van Morgenster Bradley September potensiaal), Mervyn lle Hills (junior ers van Morgenster intha Klaasen van streekwenner van ngelo Firtuin van ngspesialis), Shaun icht (algemene Arendse van Klein
Mobile office heads to B’fell
In its ongoing efforts to bring local government services closer to communities, the City of Cape Town’s Mobile Office will be making a stop in Brackenfell this week. The initiative is aimed at improving accessibility to municipal services and supporting residents with a range of enquiries, right in their own neighbourhoods.
Residents are encouraged to visit the mobile office on Friday 3 October from 09:30 to 13:30 at Rusoord Community Hall in Dennegeur Street, Brackenfell.
During these visits, officials from the City’s Customer Relations Department will be on hand to assist residents with logging service requests and addressing non-emergency municipal queries.
“These visits form part of the City’s commitment to bringing services to various communities and making local government more accessible to residents,” says Theresa Uys, Mayco member for corporate services.
Residents are reminded to bring their identity documents or municipal accounts to help speed up the process on the day
Huis Visser het Vrydag Brackies se geesbeker voor die spanne van Huis Brümmer en Huis Stassen weggeraap by die oudste skolesportportbyeenkoms in Brackenfell waar die skool,wat in Januarie 120 jaar oud sal wees,se jaarlikse interhuis-atletiekbyeenkoms op die Brack gehou is Die jubelende spanleiers van Huis Visser is (voor van links) Annemieke Theron,Carmia van der Walt en Luan Sadie Agter hulle staan Danél van der Merwe, Mieke Saayman,Ashley Vengayi,Sean Trollip,Iminathi Maqina,Haker Williams en Armand Swanepoel
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Die leerders van die Laerskool
Brackenfell het Vrydag alles uitgehaal in hul tradisionele interhuis-atletiekstryd op die Brak, waar die spanne mekaar behoorlik opgekeil het. Hoewel al die baanitems Vrydag afgehandel is, kon die atletiekbeker nog nie baas kry nie
Die reën wat die velditems Dinsdag ontwrig het, het die skool verplig om die velditems eers vandeesweek te voltooi voordat die atletiekbeker vandag bepaal sal word
Huis Visser het egter daarin geslaag om die skool se geesbeker te verower
Die hoogtepunt van die velditems wat wel verlede week afgehandel kon word, is beslis die skool se 10-jarige WP-
hoogspringer Edwin du Toit, wat die item vir seuns o 10 met n rekordsprong gewen het
Die skool se langasems was Vrydag se sterre en het die byeenkoms op n hoë noot begin
Die landloopatlete van Brackies wat regdeur die jaar aan die gang was, het met pragvertonings vorendag gekom
Die afwesigheid van die gebruiklike afloswedlope van vroeër wat hierdie byeenkoms voorheen op n hoogtepunt afgesluit het, is weer gevoel
Gelukkig het die skool se onderwysers besluit om mekaar in n 80 m-wedloop te pak, wat gewen is deur n haastige Charles Lotriet met George Jonker en Alex de Villiers kort op sy hakke
Brackies se WP-hoogspringer Edwin du Toit het verlede week by die skool se jaarlikse interhuisatletiekbyeenkoms op die Brack gewys hy is gereed vir hoër hoogtes in die nuwe atletiekseisoen Hier seil hy met gemak oor die dwarslat in die uitspringrondes vir die seuns o.10.
Die talentvolle Juné Nel het vir een van die blinkste vertoning gesorg by Vrydag se interhuisatletiekbyeenkoms op die Brack met n indrukwekkende sege in die 1200 m
Hoekom lol met iets wat werk?
Hoekom is dit so dat mense iets wil verander wat regtig goed gewerk het? Is verandering dan nie juis daar om iets beter te maak nie dus, goed wat nie reg werk nie, te verander sodat dit beter werk?
As die toepassing op jou foon om jou gimnasium se oefenklasse te bespreek regtig baie goed gewerk het, wie is daardie persoon wat dink dis nou 'n bak gedagte om dit te verander? Pleks die persoon 'n ware verbetering doen en die font groter maak dat 'n mens jou klas sonder 'n vergrootglas kan bespreek, of dat jy ten minste kan inzoom as jy nie die mikroskopiese lettertjies kan sien nie Hoekom skuif supermarkte gedurig hul goed rond? Al rede daarvoor is, dink ek, dat hulle hoop jy soek so naarstiglik rond in al wat n gangetjie is dat jy só al meer winskope raaksien en koop
Maar die teenoorgestelde is in my geval waar Dit frustreer net die dinges uit my uit dat die meel nou gepak is op die rak waar ek gewoond was die eiers was So is ek gister sonder die soppakkies wat ek wou koop by die winkel uit nadat ek op en af tussen die rakke gestap het op soek daarna Ek sal dit maar elders koop, waar ek weet waar op die rak dit te vinde is
BEENLIGTEENLAMPPAAL
Daar is mos die grappie dat as iets verander, dit waarskynlik 'n nuwe besem is wat aangestel is en hy nou soos 'n hond sy been teen die lamppaal lig om sy merk te laat
Natuurlik is daar vernuwing, of moet ek liewer sê verandering, wat rewolusionêr was Dink maar net aan die wiel Hoewel, dit my dronk slaan dat enigeen ooit kon dink n vierkantige wiel is hoegenaamd prakties
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Die uitdink van die gloeilamp was natuurlik aardskuddend, maar ook glad nie so briljant in die lang termyn nie Thomas Edison sal in sy graf omdraai as hy moet weet al wat 'n gloeilamp is, is al met 'n LED-lamp vervang - ten minste in Suid-Afrika, waar elektrisiteit 'n duur kommoditeit is Tot op 'n dag dat iemand "ontdek" die boks by Woolworths vir al die gebruikte LED-lampe is vol, en wat maak ons nou met al die gebruikte LED-lampies? Tyd vir 'n nuwe blink gedagte?
UITDIEOUDEDOOS
So, was dit nou eintlik slim om die gloeilamp te ontdek? Nee Motors wat petrol of diesel gebruik? Nee Selfone? Tablette in skole? Ouers staan tou om hul kinders in te skryf by skole waar daar net op tablette gewerk word kinders van die toekoms, glo hulle Maar, lees ek, in Denemarke, wat ons seker so 20 jaar vooruit is, is selfone en persoonlike tablette sedert verlede jaar uit skole verban laer- én hoërskole Wat weet Denemarke wat ons in Suid-Afrika nog moet leer? Dalk dat alle veranderings nie altyd vooruitgang is nie
Die jonger geslag dink natuurlik als van dáárdie jare is uit die oude doos, dat als wat nuut is, beter is Maar, as 'n mens al amper 30 jaar by een maatskappy werk, sien jy dit veral met elke nuwe besem verander dinge en hoe dit gedoen word, tot jy eintlik nie meer weet of jy kom of gaan nie Net sodat dit ná 'n paar jaar weer verander na iets amper soos dit was voor dit verander het
As jy lank genoeg soos 'n reier in die malende stroom van verandering in die poel staan en kyk na die gedruis hier om jou pote, besef jy dat dit eintlik maar net dieselfde water is niks verander werklik nie
Waarom dan lol met iets wat werk?
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WAT‘N UITSIG! Alles lyk net soveel beter hier van bo af,skryf‘n Bellville-leser wat onlangs‘n duif se ruskans vanaf sy woonstel op die sesde verdieping afgeneem het “‘n Pragtige voël wat die mooi uitsig geniet Wonder wat deur hierdie voël se gedagtes gaan?” FOTO: ARCHIBALD MAREE
BRIEWE|LETTERS
Call on Kuils River business community to step up
A quiet concern is growing among community leaders and parents in Kuils River: a noticeable lack of structured activities and positive outlets for the area’s youth
This observation points to a deeper issue of youth inactivity, which community advocates warn is a fertile ground for increased crime, antisocial behaviour, and long-term social challenges
On any given afternoon groups of young people can be seen with nowhere to go and little to do While not inherently problematic, this idleness, experts say, creates a vacuum that can easily be filled by negative influences
When young people are disengaged, without positive channels for their energy and creativity, they become vulnerable Boredom can quickly turn into mischief, petty crime, or worse, as they seek belonging and excitement elsewhere We are seeing the early signs of this and it is a cycle we must break
The dangers extend beyond crime Inactivity contributes to poor physical health, mental health struggles like depression and anxiety, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness about the future The result is not only a threat to the safety of the community but also a tragic waste of potential talent and ambition
Whose responsibility is it to address this?
While local government and non-profit organisations strive to make an impact, their resources are stretched thin There is a growing consensus that a crucial partner is missing from the equation: local business
Businesses in Kuils River can no longer afford to focus solely on their bottom line while the community around them faces a dire need The health of a business is intrinsically tied to the health of its community A community plagued by crime, hostility,
Spoil grandma and grandpa
The International Day of Older People is observed on 1 October each year On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons This was preceded by initiatives such as the Vienna international Plan of Action on Ageing, which was adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing and endorsed later that year by the UN General Assembly The holiday was observed for the first time on 1 October 1991 In 1991, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Principles for Older Persons In 2002, the Second World Assembly on Ageing adopted The Political Declaration and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing to respond to the opportunities and challenges of population ageing in the 21st century and to promote the development of a society for all ages
The number of older people (defined as those aged 65 years or older) tripled from around 260 million in 1980 to 761 million in 2021 Between 2021 and 2050, the global share of the older population is projected to increase from less than 10% to around 17% In societies with aging populations, it becomes imperative to adjust to the increasing number of elderly individuals who possess a diverse range of functional capacities
The capability to carry out essential functions and partake in everyday activities is influenced not solely by an individual's inherent capacity but also by the social and physical environments in which they reside Supportive environments such as family friends churches and local government play a pivotal role in assisting older persons to maintain their activity levels and independence as they progress in age
Older Persons Week is celebrated from 26 September to 2 October this year
Spoil grandpa and grandma by visiting or phone them If they stay far away video chat with them But what about an “appreciation day”? Celebrate by having dinner together Maybe you can show them something new on the cellphone Most important, tell them regularly that you love them and pray for them every day
ALBIN BOWLER, Email
‘n Ope brief aan die Stad Kaapstad
and a disengaged youth is bad for business It can deter customers make it difficult to attract and retain employees, and create an environment of instability that stifles economic growth
The notion of corporate social responsibility must move from being a peripheral PR exercise to a core business strategy We are not asking for handouts
We are asking for partnership We need businesses to come on board and be genuine partners in community development
This partnership can take many forms: sponsoring local sports teams funding after-school art and music programmes, offering their premises for workshops, providing mentors, or creating dedicated internship and learnership opportunities for school-leavers The investment needed is not solely financial; expertise, time, and infrastructure are equally valuable
The long-term payoff of such investment is immense By helping to create a network of youth centres, sports leagues, and skills-development workshops to mention just a few, local businesses would be investing in a future generation of employees, customers, and community leaders They would help foster a culture of positivity, inclusivity, and pride, directly countering the allure of crime and antisocial behaviour
Transforming Kuils River from a potential hotspot of youth discontent into a hub of opportunity requires a collective effort
The youth need guidance and outlets, the community needs safety and hope Local businesses have a unique power and resources to help provide both The time for waiting is over The call is for Kuils River’s business community to step up and become the architects of a safer, more vibrant, and prosperous future for all FEZEKILE COTANI, Soneike, Kuils River
Toe kry ons dit ‘n ruk gelede op nasionale radio sommer so reg uit die perd se bek Sonder om te blik of te bloos Die pot goud is net hier waar ons Kapenaars woon, reg onder die punt van die reënboog Kaapstad is mos die stad in die land waarheen elke Jan Rap en sy maat sonder werk en inkomste kan stroom om daar te gaan plak, te vermeerder en gratis dienste van die stadsraad kry Hier is mos baie ryk mense wat belas kan word om hiervoor voorsiening te maak deur ekstra fooie te betaal
Sonder om te blik of te bloos word daar ook aangekondig dat daar selfs van die ander provinsies is wat baat sal vind hierby Bid jou aan! Dit is dus nie n klein ou potjie goud waarvan ons hier praat nie; dit moet ‘n baie groot pot goud wees wat net meer en meer mense na die Kaap lok - werklose mense wat niks tot die ekonomie bydra nie
Ons word nou selfs belas om skoonmaakaksies te befonds Net asof die inwoners in die woonbuurt waar ons woon die strate en parke bemors Neem kennis dat ons self die rommel optel wat mense, wat verbyloop, in ons tuine gooi Die vraag is: hoe gaan mense wat hul eie omgewing so bemors dat ‘n mens nie eens daar verby wil ry nie, ooit leer om hul omgewing skoon te hou indien ander voortdurend vir die opruiming moet betaal?
Al gehoor van die groep kinders wat met lekkergoed beloon is nadat hulle ‘n skoonmaak- en opruimingsaksie uitgevoer het? Ja, u raai korrek Die lekkergoedpapiertjies is oombliklik weer op dieselfde terrein laat val!
Baie van ons het deur ons loopbane ekstra geldjies gebruik om ons woninigs te verbeter en om die waarde daarvan op te stoot
Kondig datums vir skoonmaakdae af waarop mense self hul eie bemorste omgewings skoon moet maak Verskaf slegs die vragmotors waarmee die vulles weggery kan word Dit werk in ander Afrikalande noord van ons waar daar ‘n wil is om tussen die semels uit te kom In dié dele waar dit hier nie werk nie, was julle hande in onskuld en laat hulle voortploeter BELASTINGVOOS, E-pos
Celebrating90yearsofhope
St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care in Cape Town has just celebrated a remarkable milestone – 90 years of pioneering care for some of South Africa’s most medically fragile children.
Established in 1935 by five German Pallottine Missionary Sisters, St Joseph’s continues to offer a unique and irreplaceable service bridging the dangerous gap between hospital and home for children who are too ill to return home yet no longer need acute hospital care
The anniversary was marked last week with a Thanksgiving Mass in St Joseph’s chapel, attended by patients, families, staff, partners, donors, and the wider Catholic community
Bishop Sylvester David reminded guests that “the spirit of this facility rests not in its walls, but in the God who works through all who work here”
INSTITUTION’SROLE
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, who visited ahead of the celebration, praised the institution’s critical role
“Your pioneering work aligns with our provincial goals of fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in healthcare service The dedication of your team exemplifies the spirit of community and resilience that we cherish ”
Former patient Qaqamba Cuba – fondly known as Angel by everyone at St Joseph’s – was
one of the guests who joined the celebration Born with congenital scoliosis, a severe spinal deformity that led to breathing complications, Angel later required a tracheostomy to help her breathe with the aid of a ventilator
She spent eight years at St Joseph’s, where she not only received this specialised, roundthe-clock care but also attended the onsite school from Grade 3 to Grade 7 during her recovery
Now 26 and pursuing her master’s degree, Angel reflected: “The care I received here was very good I also benefited from the on-site school It’s so nice to come back and see that it’s still the same caring place ”
When 10-year-old Zachary was hit by a car, the accident left him
brain-damaged and in a coma
Doctors stabilised him, but due to bed capacity at public hospitals, referred him to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care for restorative and rehabilitative care
His anxious parents, overwhelmed with the acuity of his condition, had no idea how to care for him at home and were relieved that there was a place for their son to receive the care he required
At St Joseph’s, Zachary spent six months receiving daily therapy, and his parents learned to manage his complex needs Slowly, he began to swallow, then move, then speak Today, Zachary is back at school and living the childhood that almost slipped away
LIMITEDSERVICES
Every year, hospitals across the Western Cape face overwhelming demand and limited bed capacity
While they provide immediate, life-saving intervention and stabilise young patients, they cannot keep children long enough to deliver the extended rehabilitative and restorative care they still require As a result, many children are referred to St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care rather than being discharged home prematurely or sent to community healthcare facilities that offer limited ongoing support
Without this crucial step of care, vulnerable children risk complications, repeated hospital readmissions, or even
preventable deaths
A comment from Raymond Foster, a grandparent of one of the young patients at St Joseph’s, emphasises its supportive role: “Our grandchild benefited from professional support and therapy that played an indispensable role in his development We ourselves also benefited from the profound guidance and care provided to us as his carers during working hours Congratulations on your 90 years and thank you for your love and endurance to see to the needs of children in need ”
It remains the only dedicated paediatric intermediate care facility in South Africa, offering 24/7 medical, nursing, and therapy support free of charge
With 175 beds and an average stay of 112 days, St Joseph’s serves around 300 children each year
Patients receive daily rehabilitation, on-site schooling, nutritional support, play and counselling therapy, while parents are trained to manage care at home when their child is discharged St Joseph’s calls on individuals, companies, and faith communities to be part of its 90year legacy of mercy and healing Join the 9 ZERO Challenge, share the story, or leave a legacy gift because every child deserves a safe transition from hospital to home, or, where cure is not possible, compassionate care at the end of life . For more information visit https:// stjosephsipc org.za
St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care celebrating 90 years
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CRICKET PLAYERS COMPETE IN T20 NATIONAL TOURNEY
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Atotal of 10 teams will take part in the inaugural T20 Blind Cricket National Tournament from Monday 6 to Friday 9 October at Maties Cricket Club in Stellenbosch
The teams are the hosts Boland, Dolphins, Dragons, Eastern Cape, Free State, Inyathi, Limpopo, Lions, Titans and Western Province
"Maties has previously hosted the 40over national tournament in 2000 and to make the tournament a success we need assistance with catering and refreshments for all participants We specifically need funds to contribute towards breakfasts, lunches and suppers for 240 people, as well as for 260 people who will attend the final lunch
The refreshments include water and energy drinks for all participants, consisting of players, officials and volunteers," says Frankford Williams, president of Blind Cricket South Africa Teams will be residing at the Athlone School for the Blind in Bellville South and will travel daily to Stellenbosch
"The Dolphins from KZN are the defending champions and won the last tournament in April/May 2024 in Potchefstroom The Lions are the most successful team, having won the tournament four times," says Williams
COSTSINVOLVED
The costs for Boland and Western Province is between R30 000 and R50 000, which includes transport and attire For up-country teams, the costs range from R60 000 for transport up to over R100 000 if they fly, purchase apparel, and hire a bus in Cape Town
"Besides the tournament we are looking
Te midde van die Wes-Kaap se aangename lenteweer en die somersportseisoen wat om die hoek loer, is dit veral die eerste krieketspan van drie Tygerbergse hoërskole wat fluks aan die voorberei is Die spanne van Stellenberg, HS Bellville en HS Tygerberg is die Tygerbergstreek se verteenwoordigers by die Hoërskool Punt se Suid-Kaapse krieketfees, wat in die komende skoolvakansie op velde in Mosselbaai, George en Oudtshoorn sal plaasvind Stellenberg sal die spanne van HS Upington, Charlie Hofmeyr (Ceres) en Glenwood House (George) aandurf, terwyl Bellville teen HS Sentraal, Jim Fouche (albei Bloemfontein) en D F Malherbe (Oos-Kaap) te staan sal kom Tygerberg se teenstanders is HS Langenhoven (Riversdal), Nico Malan (Humansdorp) en HS Oudtshoorn
Behalwe die drie genoemde Tygerbergse skole sal die eerste spanne van Fairmont,
LIONS AIM FOR RECORD FOURTH WIN AT BLIND CRICKET T20
for partners to assist us financially or with goods and services to prepare our team for the 2027 T20World Cup in Lahore and Multan in Pakistan
“We also believe it is important to offer prizes, such as cash or goods, for the Man of the Match Awards
“Players also appreciate a trophy to remember the achievements during the tournament, as most of them come from a poor background are unemployed or in a low-income job and often depend on social grants
“Tangible prizes like a new bag, bat, gloves or a pair of trainers/spikes would make a significant difference in their ability to play the game
"For many, cricket is more than just a sport, it is an outlet and a place where they feel a sense of purpose and belonging, which they may not find in other parts of their lives At the conclusion of the tournament, a 30-35 man squad will be announced, and this team will be the focus of our preparations for the 2027 T20 World Cup," he says
The Exco of the Blind Cricket SA are: Frankford Williams (president), Isaac Bidla (Vice-president), Lazola Daniels (secretary), Gift Zungu (treasurer) and Ernest Nyatela (national coordinator)
. For more information contact Williams on 083 715 7546 or email president@ blindcricketsa.co.za and Ernest Nyatela on 061 997 5864 or email coordinator@blindcricketsa.co.za
Krieket in skoolvakansie gespeel
Curro Durbanville, Edgemead, HS Durbanville en Brackenfell vroeg volgende kwartaal sake uitspook in die Tygerbergstreek se unieke, jaarlikse sesaan-‘n-kant toernooi Tygerberg se juniors word egter nie vergeet nie Afgesien van hul (vriendskaplike) wedstryde op Saterdae sal hulle op weeksdae ook by die jaarlikse uitklopkompetisies betrek word Tien o 15-spanne het ingeskryf: Stellenberg (die verdedigende kampioen), Curro Durbanville, Brackenfell, HS Bellville, HS Durbanville, HS Tygerberg, Edgemead, HTS Bellville, Parow en Reddam House Terselfdertyd sal ook die o 14’s sake uitspook in hul jaarlikse uitklopkompetisie Die ingeskrewe spanne is HS Durbanville (die verdedigende kampioen), Curro Durbanville, Parow, HTS Bellville, HS Bellville, Edgemead, Stellenberg, Brackenfell en Fairmont - SAREL BURGER y
