TygerBurger | Kraaifontein | E-Edition | 21 January 2026

Woensdag, 21 Januarie 2026 |Tel: 021 910 6500 |e-pos: nuus@tygerburger.co.za |Website: www.tygerburger.co.za

Seweonderskeidings!

’nLeerder van die Hoërskool Scottsdene het strawwe persoonlike uitdagings oorkom om uit te blink in haar matriekeindeksamen —dit in ’n gemeenskap wat deur bendegeweld en mis-

daad geteisterword.

CassidyPetersen het’n merkwaardigeprestasie behaal deur sewe onderskeidings in haar matriekeindeksamenteverwerf.

Dié uitstaande gr. 12-leerder het ’n gemiddelde van84,7% behaal

en kwalifiseer vir B-graadstudie aan ‘n universiteit.

"Die laaste week van my eindeksamenmoesekverhuis en by anderfamilielede bly weens’ntoksiese huishoudelike omgewing. Daar was baie keer

dat ek aan myself getwyfel en gesukkel het om gefokus te bly, maar ’n biddende moeder het my gemotiveer," vertel sy.

chool

rythisyear sstillunderway ners.”

Merton

children without access to start of the academic year claim success. raises the question: When will placed in classrooms? they have to delay their

APPLICATIONS

Burger posed these Western Cape Education spokesperson Millicent since November the received more than 10 000 anuary thisyear placement underway for 7540 learners.” updated figures would be made

1November last year the received 10 666 late Grade R, pplications. Most of thesewere vember and December,but department had received “extremely late applications”. applications create considerable WCED,”said Merton. planning for learner resource allocation and place additional strainonthe place learners immediately when schools are closed This means discussions placement can resume only once delaying the process

CITYBUILDING the department is also increasing capacity. capacity is also been sought classrooms that have been built.” that the province was “increasing demand for places in

School Build Programme expand access to education in an incredible rateinorder emand. schools that wereopened approach have been fully 2026 school year. located in Lwandle, Blue Downs, Philippi, Fisherhaven, and opening the first phases of schools: Ilitha ParkHigh ayelitsha and Brantwood Kuils River. Additional classrooms have also existing schools and, in added 175 new classrooms

City says no water restrictions

DESIRÉERORKE

Cape Town residents can breathe easy this summer as there will be no water restrictions during the coming months.

The announcement comes after many people questioned why the citydidn’t putwater limits in place before the busy December holidays whilst there was severe pressure on water supply.

Maycomember for water and sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, this week in a statement to TygerBurger said the decision isn’t actually made by Cape Town’s city council. Instead, the NationalDepartment of Water and Sanitation (DWS) hasthe power to decide when water restrictions are needed.

Last November, government experts took aclose look at the city’s water situation and concluded that Cape Town has enough water to get throughthe 2025/2026 hydrological year without any restrictions, says Badroodien.

This decision was based onadetailed analysis that weighed several important factors.

Officials examined how full the dams are rightnow compared to the sametime last year, looked at current rainfall patterns, and calculated howmuch water people typically use during the hotsummer months when demand peaks

After crunching all the numbers, DWS gave CapeTown the green light to continue without restrictions.

STAYWATER-WISE

Looking ahead to the new year, no restrictions are planned for these months either. However, residentsare reminded that permanentwater by-lawregulations do apply and are compulsory even when water restrictions have not been implemented.

“While there is no immediate reason for concern around Cape Town’sdam levels, everyone needs to pleasemanage their water use over the coming months to ensure that we will not needtoimplement waterrestrictions in future. Water restrictions are the last option and done to conserve water, but the likelihoodof implementing them can be prevented ifwe all use water wisely,” says Badroodien.

“The City is monitoring the water use and dam levels very closely, and decisions will depend on this coming winter’s rainfall. Restrictions will only be considered if thereisahighlikelihood that thedam levels will fall below80% on 1November 2026.

“We need to reiteratethat early proactive measures are far more effective than emergency restrictions.Heconcludes by saying the city’s dailyusage target of less than 975million litres per day was determined to mitigate the risk associated with below-averageorunpredictable rainfall during 2026, whilst also maintaining areliable watersupply.”

Durbanville Business focuses on Stadio

Durbanville Businessispresenting an exclusive evening of networking, dinner and aguidedtour of Stadio Higher Education’sprestigious newDurbanville campus on Thursday12Februaryfrom18:00.

Dr Stan du Plessis, chiefexecutive officerofStadio Higher Education, willbethe guest speaker. The campus is situated at 35 Akademia Avenue in Groot Phesantekraal Estate

ThecostisR150 formembers andR350 for non-members, dinner and wine included.

. Seats arelimited. Confirmattendance before 8Februarybyemailtoinfo@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za.

. Members arealsoinvited to join the Whatsappgroup forfunction updatesand relevant Durbanville-related information on https://chat.whatsapp.com/ HcU7X6UjORqL6Vk3nPO4eX.

CityinspectsKraaifontein watertreatmentplant

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE.RORKE@TYGERBURGER.CO.ZA

The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works is performing well, achieving a98% compliance rate overthe past sixmonths,City officials announced last week.

The facility, whichtreats seven million litres of wastewater every day, serves residents in Kraaifontein andDurbanville areas. It is oneof23wastewater treatment plants operated by the City of Cape Town. Mayco memberfor water andsanitation Zahid Badroodienrecently visited the plant to check on itsoperations, noting the ongoingchallenge posed by foreign objects entering the sewer system.

TREATMENTPHASEDAPPROACH

The treatmentprocess operates in several phases. Rawsewage first goes through screens to remove solid waste and grit.The water thenmovestobiological treatment tanks where helpful bacteria cleanit. Next, thewater goestosettling tankswhere remaining solids sink to the bottom while clean water risestothe top. The wateristhen disinfected in a bioreactortokill harmful germs using both chlorine and naturalsunlight in specialponds.

The plant hassix maturationponds where sunlighthelps remove diseasecausing organisms. Finally, chlorineis added as alastcleaning step before the treated water is either used for irrigation orreleased into rivers.

PLANTUPGRADES

"It wasaninteresting visit, particularly at theinlet works, where we continue to seeforeign objectssuchasrags entering thesystem via pump stations. Iwould like to remind residents to refrain from flushing these items down toilets, as they place unnecessary strain on sewerinfrastructure, pump stations and wastewatertreatment works," said Badroodien.

First commissioned in 1974, the plant has been in operation for 52 yearsand has undergone four major infrastructure upgrades in 1983, 1987, 2003 and most recently in 2013, when new inlet works were commissioned.

Theplant currently uses two screening systems, two grit removal units, one biological treatment tank, three settling tanks,and equipment to remove sludge. Fourteen permanent staff members keep the facility running.

Skolenuus // SchoolsNews

Warmwelcome fornewlearners

The newGrade8 learners werewelcomed with motivational posters on theirfirst dayatCurro Durbanville High School.

MOTIVATIONALMESSAGES GREETNEW LEARNERS

AlexanderBoswel,Zakaria

VANBLADSY1

"Ek was sielkundig uitgeput, maar opgee was nie ’n opsie nie. My geloof, gebede en opofferings het my deur die eksamen gedra."

Cassidy sê sy het aanvanklikvir vyf onderskeidings gemik en het nie sewe verwag nie.

"Ek wil graag dankie sê aan almal by die skool en my familie, veral myma, virdie ondersteuning. Sy hetnooit ’n diplomaplegtigheid gemisnie en het my altydgemotiveer om my beste te gee in alles wat ek aanpak."

Die suksesvolle matrikulant het ’n liefde vir mense en wil graag ’n beroep indie mediese veld aanpak.

Cassidysêsyisdankbaar daarvoordat sy haar skoolsenaam kan laat eggo in ’n gemeenskap wat om verkeerde redes bekend is Dieskoolhoof,Peter Links, sêCassidy wasreeds van gr.8’ntoppresteerder wat jaar ná jaar konsekwent haar beste gelewerhet.

"Haar toewyding, dissiplineen vasberadenheid dien as ’n inspirasie vir haar medeleerders en die hele skoolgemeenskap. Cassidy se sukses weerspieël nie net haar eie uitmuntendheid nie, maar ookdie waardes en gees vandie Hoërskool Scottsdene," sê Links.

"Ons is ongelooflik trots opjou, Cassidy, en wens joualles van die beste toevir dietoekoms. Mag jy steeds nuwe hoogtes bereik en jou drome verwesenlik."

Special first dayatCurro

Atotal of 90 newGrade 1s were welcomed at Curro DurbanvillePrimarySchool last week as they began theirschool journey. Thelearners were warmly re-

Thelearners of CurroDurbanville PrimarySchool are welcomed back to school by wolf cubEnzi.Getting ahug are(from left) Hanna Munroand Jennifer Motsepa,Anneckevan Heerden(teacher)and (on right from left) ElijahdeSousa,Rona Rakhwale and ZoeJunies. PHOTO:MARIANNEDEDNAMPHOTOGRAPHY

on thered

of theprimary school,

members of thelearner council

SupportforDunoonfiredisplaced

Many individuals, organisations and businesses have come to the aid of displaced residents in Dunoonfollowing adevastating fire that destroyed hundreds of homesearlier this month, leaving thousands of people without shelter or basic belongings.

The fire, which swept through parts of the settlement on Friday 9January, was fanned by strong south-easterly windsand destroyed at least 632 homes. An estimated 2604 people were displaced, with children accounting for nearly half of those affected.

REBUILDINGEFFORTSAND ESSENTIALAIDUNDERWAY

Councillor Jonathan Mills visited Site 5 in Dunoon alongside Cape Town Mayor GeordinHill-Lewis, where they assessed rebuildingefforts and assisted with the distribution of food, nappiesand toiletries

donated by residents from across the city.

“It wasencouraging to see howactive the siteis, with residents rebuilding as quickly as theycan,” Mills said.

“While there is still alongway to go, the distribution of aid is helping to meet urgent needs,particularly around food security.”

City teams, together with Eskom, havebegun restoringbasic services, including electricity andwater through temporarystandpipes. Plansare also in place torebuild the fire-damaged wall of the nearby bus depot in away thatwill improve firefighting access to the furthest parts of thesettlement in future.

Support hasalso come from various organisations, including the Lions, Rotary andTLC, who haveassisted victims with essential suppliesand relief efforts.

“Together we can makea difference,”

TLC said in amessage of solidarity.

In neighbouring Killarney Gardens, the community has rallied to support those affected. Killarney International Raceway has openedacollection site, appealing for practical donations rather than cash. Items requested include school stationery, school shoes,blankets, bedding and basic householdappliances such as kettles and toasters.

“With the school year about to start, manychildren will return to class without uniforms, booksorstationery,” organisers said. “Theseare ourneighbours— and for some, family members.”

Agarage at Killarneyhas been made available as acollection site "Please bring whatever you can to the reception office in theAdmin ToweratKillarney, between 08:00 and 16:30 on weekdays. You can also bring donations to theJoubert Pits Lounge

during the Track Schools from 09:00 to 18:00 on Saturday 24 January."

GIFTOFTHEGIVERSPROVIDES THOUSANDSOFMEALS

Therelief effort has also been bolstered by the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers, which has distributed over 3 500 meals to Dunoon fire victims. Their teams,supported by police, metro police, law enforcement, and disaster management personnel, are providing vital assistance to nearly 4000 residents affected by one of the largest informal settlement fires in Western Cape history. Bread donated by Wholesun Bread and jars of peanut butter have reached over 1 200 households.

Thetrauma and loss remain deeply felt as an entire section of the settlement has been wiped out.

Assessments are ongoing to determine further needs.

Vermaak // Entertainment

Ruhan du Toit komtreeopWoensdag 28 en Donderdag29Januarie om 20:30 in Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op.Hierdie bekroonde sangeren liedjieskrywer vanPretoria met sy sjarmante,energiekeverhoogpersoonlikheid en indrukwekkende vieroktaafstem het oor die afgelope drie dekades diepspore in dieplaaslike en internasionalemusiekbedryf getrap.Kaartjies kosR250.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.

Courtroomtwist unfoldsonstage

MilnertonPlayers present The Night of January16th,written by iconic writer andphilosopher AynRandand directed by Johann vander Merwe from 6to21February (weekends only).

Thestage becomesacourtroom with atwist

This gripping drama centres on therise anddestruction of abrilliant andruthless man, but with adifference: 12 patrons become jurors who vote guilty or not guilty each night,changing theending of every performance.The play embodies Rand's styleofsocial commentary,asking: "Who is trulyontrial —the accused, or the societythatjudges her?" It promisesto be anail-biting,thought-provoking and absorbingevening.

THECASE

Thetrial of KarenAndre (KendraMaduray)grips NewYork. Oncethe brilliant secretary—and mistress —ofpowerful

AUDIENCE BECOMES THE JURYINMILNERTONPLAYERS’ GRIPPING COURTROOM DRAMA

Swedish financier Bjorn Faulkner,she stands accused of his deathafter he fell 50 storeysfromthe penthousethey onceshared. Thecourtroom becomes thestage foramoral duel between two opposing worlds: thecoldrationalism of District AttorneyFlint (TumeloMogashoa) andthe passionate defianceofdefenceattorneyStevens (Gillian Vosloo), who insists that thetruthabout Faulkner's death is tied to thekindofman he was—ruthless, magnetic, andunbound by ordinaryrules. Witnesses deliver testimonyone by one: building staff,the policeinspector,a private investigator, thewidow andmore. Each bringsanother pieceofthe puzzle,until an unexpected

twist silences thecourtroom. While AynRandachievedfameasa novelist (TheFountainhead and Atlas Shrugged among her most famous works),her first public success came as aplaywright. TheNight of January16th, which opened on Broadway in 1935, introduced her to audiences as abold criticofsocial conformity. Thethemes explored remain as relevant today.

SHOWDETAILS

Eveningperformancesat19:30 on Friday 6, 13,20; Saturday 7, 14,and 21 February. Matinées at 14:30onSaturday14and 21 Februaryand Sunday8 February. Milnerton PlayhouseTheatre is at 81 PienaarRoad, Milnerton. Tickets cost R150. .Book at www.milnertonplayers. co.zaorcontact bookings@ milnertonplayers.comfor concessions,discounts andpensioner specials.

Sunday25January. Preparefor an evening of hypnotic Tuareg rhythms and masterful desert blues from the Niger-based guitar virtuoso.Gates open at 16:00,concerts start at 17:15. Tickets at Webtickets or at the KirstenboschTicket Office

.Summer Festival at the CityHall: Piazzollaand Pines featuring Lothar Hensel, one of the most sought after bandoneon soloists in the music world, is on Thursday 29 Januaryat19:30. Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets.

.Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night onlyatArtscape on Saturday 31 Januaryat20:30,with Encore,an intimate, acoustic journeythrough ghazal, Bollywood, and contemporary classics,

perform at the KirstenboschSummer Sunset Concert on Sunday 22 February at 17:15. Tickets R255 (youth) or R360 at Webtickets.

.TheFirebird is at ArtscapefromThursday19toSunday22February. Afusion of puppetry anddance. Tickets from R160 at Webtickets.

.TheNutcracker presented by Cape Ballet Africaisatthe ArtscapeOpera House fromWednesday25FebruarytoSunday1 March. TicketsfromR290atWebtickets.

.Die dertigsteKKNKvind van28Maart tot4 AprilinOudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.zavir dievolledige program. Bespreek kaartjiesbyWebticketsofdie KKNK se kantoor

Kieswetter by Die Boer

TimothyKieswetterbring sy komedie Mnr.SeksenMev.Kopseer virpaartjies op Sondag8Februarieom14:00en Maandag 9Februarieom20:30 na Die Boer-teaterrestaurantinDurbanville "Die konsep is so oud soos dieberge Ons weet mosnou al dieman is altydlus en dievroualtyd geblus," sê Kieswetter

"Maardit is nou eersonlangs dat hulle uitdie slaapkamerbegin praat en dat ons agterkom dat daareintlik meeras'50 skadu'svan grys'is."

Kieswetter kyknadie stereotipiese gedrag wataan manlikeenvroulikeseks gekoppelword. "Moenie toelaatdat die samelewing jou in 'n stereotipieseboksplaas nie.Ons nooi jou uit om die Alpha-man, die koek, dietert, dieseuntjie-man en nog vele meerkarakters te ontmoetentesienhoe hulleontdoosword." .Kaartjieskos R300.Geenkinders onder 18.Bespreekbywww.dieboer comofby021 9791911

Timothy Kieswetter

SeniorstreatedbyLivingHope

Senior citizens from Morningstar in Durbanville were treatedtoa special Christmas lunch by Living Hope Outreach to show appreciationto the senior citizens in the community.

The event was held at Alpha Primary School on 13 December last yearand was attended by more than 250seniors. “They enjoyed ajoyful dayoffood, entertainment andcompanionship. The gathering also providedavaluable opportunity forseniors to reconnect with old friends, share stories andreminisce about the ‘good old days’,” says Ellridge vanRath, director of LivingHope

PENSIONERSPAMPERED WITH JOYFUL DAY

Outreach, aregistered non-profit company.

GENEROUSSUPPORT

Now in its fourthyear, this annual event is madepossible through the generous support of community members and localbusinesses, all coming together for one purpose —touplift andsupport the Morningstar community.

“Morethan just acelebration, the event stands as atestament to the community’s

RadioTygerbergbederfonnies

Beroepe soos ‘n mediese dokter of predikant word dikwels as ‘nroeping beskou. Vandeesweek is gesien dat presies dieselfde vir onderwysersgeld.

Daarom het Radio Tygerberg se Real Brêkfis-span besluit om onderwysers,wat uiteindelik die helde in skole is,gedurende die eerste skoolweek te bederf.

“Onderwysers speel daagliks so ‘ngroot rol in leerders se lewens.Hulle help nie net met dieakademie nie, maar geeleiding, tyd, aandagendissipline en word so `n standvastige rolmodel vir dieleerders. Tog bly hulle op die agtergrond, en wanneer leerders presteer, kry dieonderwyser nie noodwendig die krediet nie–ten spyte van hul toewyding en ekstratyd wat hulle ingesit het,” sê Rikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder van Radio Tygerberg 104 FM Radio Tygerberg het luisteraars gevra om diename van onderwysers te stuur wat ‘n verskil in hul skool ofgemeenskap maak. Die inskrywings het ingestroom Onderwysers van Rawsonville totBergvliet en Bridgetown is benoem en uiteindelik is drie helde met ‘n stewige geskenkbewys van Spectra Skryfbehoeftes verras. Francois Boyce, gewilde omroeper van die Real Brêkfis-program, watweeksdae tussen 06:00 en 09:00opdie lug is,was die eenwat die onderwysersby hul skole verras het.

Die eerste held was Louis Crous vandie Laerskool Bastion in Brackenfell. Hyis‘n geliefde gr. 7-onderwyser en rugby-afrigter wat boonop kindershelp wat dit niebreed hetnie –uit sy eie sak en in sy vryetyd.

Verlede Donderdag was dit Heidi van Wyk,wat reeds 23 jaar by die Primêre Skool Silverstream Primêr in Manenberg is.Syhet ‘npassie om kinders wat neurodivers is, te help. Die leerders kry swaar en word gereeld aan bendegeweld blootgestel. Van Wyk was juis amper laat omdatsy‘nompad moesryomby die skool te komweens ‘n skietvoorval vroegoggend.

Verlede Vrydag was BoyceenVan Rooy reeds vroegoggend by die Paarl-Skool in Brackenfell, waar kinders metfisieke gestremdhede onderrig word. Ronel van Dijk is deur ‘n Radio Tygerberg-luisteraar genomineer. “Hierdie onderwysers is absoluut juwele,” het Boyce gesê. “Ronelis‘nsprekende voorbeeld vanwat iemand metpassie vir hul werk kan vermag. Sy is die hoof vandie koshuis en die hoof van sport en kultuur by die skool. Sy laat leerders aan die Tygerberg-eisteddfod deelneem; sy het ‘n koor begin wat al totinJohannesburg getoerhet, asook ‘n Courage-eisteddfod vir kinders metgestremdhede. Haar woordeskatbevatduidelik nie die woord ‘ledig’ nie,” het Boyce, wat ook bekend is vir sy sosialemediaplatform “Hoezit Samelewing”, gesê. “Dit bly virons `n voorreg om prakties in onsgemeenskapbetrokke te kan wees. Dit is die hart van Radio Tygerberg, vandatons 32 jaar gelede begin uitsaai het. Hierdie onderwysers verdiendie erkenning vir wathulle in hierdie kinders se lewens doen en hoe hulle daagliks die toekoms vanons land vorm,” het hy afgesluit.

commitmenttohonour and care for its elderly residents. It also highlights what can be achievedwhenpeople unite for apositive cause—not only celebrating senior citizens butalso working towards buildingastronger and more caring community for all,” Van Rath says.

“A special thanksisgiven to Durbanville MediClinic,SAGas,Durbanville Market, Circle of Life EducareinPinehurst, Grace Events from Morningstar andCheckers Durbanville for theirgenerous

contributions,”hesays.

Living Hope Outreach is also actively involved in the Morningstar community through itsongoing soup kitchen initiative, which provides warm meals.

Living Hope Outreach welcomes the opportunity to share itsvision with local businesses and partners interested in supporting thiscause.

. Contact Ellridge vanRathon074 6212262.

WATDIE HART VANVOL IS

’n Ouer se grootste vreesmoet nie skoolvervoer wees nie

Veertien jong siele het Maandag onderweg skool toe gesterf toe die bussie waarin hulle was, met 'n vragmotor gebots het. In 'n land waar so baie kinders steeds die reg tot gehalte-onderrigontsêword, is 14 dooie kinders te veel. En weer, soos in baie kere tevore is die beweerde beskuldigde iemand wat veronderstel is om met kinders vertrou te kanword —die bestuurdervan die skoolvervoermotor Nog vars in ons geheue is die Buttskoptragedietoe 10 kinders grusaamdood is omdathul bestuurder ongeduldig geraak het en probeer het om die treinspoor oor te steek. Die res van die storie is te hartseer om hier te herhaal, so lees maar self op wat op sy onbesonne daad gevolg het.

Ongelukkig is baie ouersdeesdae uitgelewer aan skoolvervoer, wat net daarop uit is om die maksimum geld te maak, maar nie 'n duit vir die kinders omgee nie. Hulle prop soveel as moontlik kinders in dikwels onpadwaardige voertuie om die winsnaald te laat styg. Of hulle tel verskillendegroepe kinders op verskillende tye en plekke op, wat veroorsaak dathulle soos besetenes moet jaag om betyds by die skole te wees Nadat ek uit Oudtshoorn verhuis het, moes ek desperaat virmyeen seun 'n nuwe skool soek. Die ideaalsou wees dat hy by 'n skool naby aan die huis aanvaar word, sodat hy sommer kan stap. Onswou hê hy moet in Afrikaans klas kryenhet veral uitgereik na skole waar daarnog in sy moedertaal klas gegee word.Een van die nabygeleë skole hethom aanvaar, maar toehulle sê daar is reeds meer as 50 leerders in die Afrikaanseklas,het my moed my begewe. Ons moes ‘n ander plan maak.

Baieouersisaandieeuwelvan skoolvervoeruitgelewer

Uiteindelik is hy by die Laerskool De Kuilen aanvaar, wat 'n hele entjie van ons huis af was. Ons moes dus ‘nplanmaak dathy'nplekkie op 'n skoolbussiekry. Metons eerste besoek aan die eienaaris ons hand en tand belowe dathynet die beste belange van die leerders op syhart dra. Ditwas met 'n swaar hart wat ons soggens douvoordag die arme siel in die bussie moes laai, soms amper aandie slaap. En omdat die bussie sobaieleerders moes aflaai in die middae, het hy eers middae na 16:00weer tuisgekom.Soms later.

Twee weke nadat die skoolbegin het, sit ek een Vrydagmiddag by die werkenmy selfoon lui. Dis 'n onbekende nommeren toe ek antwoord,sêdie vrouestem aan die ander kant: "Meneer, jou graad 1-seuntjie staan voor die skool en die hekke isreeds gesluit." Dadelik bel ek die eienaarvan die bussie

Dieverskoning? Hy was haastig, want hy moesna'nbegrafnis buitedie stad gaan. Hierdieis'ngesinskoerant en daarom kan ek nie die woorde wat ek gebruik het, herhaal nie, maar daardieeienaar het goed gehoor wathydalk niewou nie. Na nogeen of twee voorvalle het ek uiteindelik besluit, laat ek maarself die klong skool toe neem. Hy het verledeweek sy matriekuitslae gekry en het baiegoed geslaagengaan een van diedae verderin sy gekose veldstudeer. Ek dank die Here vir die voorreg wat ek konhêomskool toe te ry. Daar is egter ouerswat dit nie kan bekostig of motors besit nie, en is aan die euwel van skoolvervoer uitgelewer.Ek ken daai vrees dat jou kind dalk niehuis toe gaan kom nie, maar jy kanhom ook nietuis hou nie. Dus is diegebed van my hart dat elke ouer wat soggens hul kinders skool toe stuur, hul weer in die middae sal ontvang. —BRENDEN RUITER

SLICEOFLIFE

Matricschoose your path

Congratulations to allmatriculants on theirhardearned matric results. Standing at this crossroads is both excitingand daunting. As youconsideryour next step,here’sarealistic look at whatlies ahead. Thegood:wide-open doors: Aquality qualification unlocksmorethana career,it buildscritical thinking, skills forthe future, and lifelong connections. Today, respected universities and TVET ll ff bust dist le in allowi ut

teachers andgraduates who’vewalkedthis path. Budget honestlyand useyour institution’ssupport services, counselling, tutoring, and financialaid exist to help.You don’t have to face this alone. Theugly: avoid the traps: Beware of unregistered “fly-by-night” colleges offeringcheap,quickqualifications. They take your money andleave youwith aworthless certificate. Always verify institution’ egistrati with theD tment of

ABURST OF COLOUR: TheGreen Point Fan Walk willonceagain come alivewith an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th editionofthe Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21 March.Over 1500 performers will showcasetheir talent under thetheme“Follow Your HeART.”The theme wasunveiled last week at thelaunch of this year’s event,heldatNasdak in Cape Town on Thursday15 January.

Yield to right at circles

In answerto"Concerned motorist,Durbanville" regarding trafficcircles ("Mini trafficcircles need bettersignage and awareness", TygerBurger).I'm suretheyare the ones who doesn't knowhow circles operate. At alltrafficcircles, youyieldtotrafficon your right.Thereisnosuch thing as "first to arrive, first to go"atacircle.

DAVE TAYLOR,Brackenfell

Goodwood pool renovation excels,but Civic Centre repairs stillpending

TheCityofCape Town is to be congratulated on its choice of acompetentcontractor to renovate the GoodwoodSwimmingPool. Even afterthe extensive work undertaken, the contractor completed the projectwithinthe specified timeframe.Moreover, sincethe pool wasoriginally built,ithas neverbeen in such apristine condition! With the extremelyhigh temperatures, people

flocked to findrelief, with manyfromsurrounding areasbeginning to queue from 08:00. Of the numerous peopletowhomIspoke, therewas nothing but praise. Regrettably, the above success contrastedsharply with the varying, conflicting, andcontradictory notices andutterancesbythe City's officialsoverthe past year.The Maycomember forcommunityservices and health referred to merely"cosmetic repairs" being

undertaken, whichIcategorically refuted (TygerBurger, 5March).

Onecan only hope that the town hall (erroneously known as the Civic Centre) willfinallyreceivethe extensiverepairs it requires (due to the neglect of maintenance) andthatthesewillbecompleted this year.After all, it hasbeen closedfor four years! DBEELDERS,Vasco

Province’stopo

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

The Western Cape Police Excellence Awards took place on Saturday 17 January at the Century CityConference Centre, bringing together police officers, partners and stakeholders to recognise outstanding service during the 2024-'25 financial year.

Heldunder the theme “Elevating Standards, Celebrating Success”, the awards celebrate police officials, teams, partners and community structures who continue to demonstrate professionalism, consistency and commitment while working in demanding and often unpredictable environments.

RECOGNISINGCOMMITMENT

The awards were officially opened by the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile, who reflected on the realities of policing over the past year. He acknowledged the pressuresfaced by theofficers, commended their dedication to professional and accountable service, and paid tribute to police officers who lost their life in the line of duty during the 2024-'25 financialyear. Patekile emphasised that recognising steady and reliable performanceplays acritical role in buildingsafer communities throughout the Western Cape.

Acting National Commissioner Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili commended police officers for their resilienceand dedication, noting that hard work and

commitment across all levels ofpolicing arerecognisedand valued.

Addressing the awards, she highlighted the shared responsibilitybetweenleadership andoperational members in strengthening policing outcomes, stressing the importanceof discipline, consistency and sustainedprofessionalism in daily operations.She also emphasised the need for adequately resourcedfrontline policing toensure officers are empowered to serve communities effectively.

PARTNERSHIPSANDOVERSIGHT

The keynote address was delivered by the MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, whohighlighted the importance of effective oversight,strong partnerships andcommunityinvolvementin supporting policing outcomes. Shereiterated the province’s ongoing support for police initiatives in the province

THOSEHONOURED

The following officers were crowned national winners in theirrespective categories:

.Admin Employee of theyear (levels 2to4): AP Hala (cleaner)

.AdminEmployeeofthe year (levels 5to7): WOAMuller

AdminEmployeeofthe year (levels 8to12):Capt GJ Joubert

.Admin Group of the year:

ProvincialFlightDesk Team

.Visible PolicingEmployee of theyear (level 5to7): Const HV Jantjies (anti-gangunit)

.Visible Policing Employeeof theyear (level 8to12): ColW Muller (Nyanga)

.Visible Policing Group of the year: Provincial Operational Coordination Centre (POCC) –combat team

.Detective Employeeofthe year (level5to7): WO JCC Roux

.Detective Employeeofthe year (level8to12): ColPPNtsethe

.Detective Group of theyear: PO OCI kidnappings

.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Employeeofthe

year (level 5to7): WO AMS van Zyl

.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Employee of the year (level 8to12):Capt LChetty

.Family, Children, Sexual Offences (FCS) Group of the year: Kraaifontein FCS unit

.Woman of the year:WoWLee (George)

.Manofthe year: Const M Manyebesi (Delft)

.Sports Woman of the year:Sgt LV Isaacs (Atlantis)

.Sportsman of the year:Sgt C Botha(George)

.Person with Disability of the year: Chief Administration Clerk FBrown

.Sport Person with Disability of the year:WoLJvan Wyk

.Reservist of the year:Const NF Luiters

.Community Police Forum of the year:Khayelitsha CPF

.Catch of the year:Stillbay Police Station

.Station of the year (Capt): Prince Albert Police Station

.Station of the year (Lt Col): Kirstenhof Police Station

.Station of the year (Col): Grabouw Police Station

.Station of the year (Brig): Wineberg Police Station

.Senior Administration manager of the year:Brig Mawela

.Senior Operational Manager of

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Alex HartzenzbergofSaxons Rovers leaves theballbehind in asliding tackle by Molekwa Witbooi of De Nova United from Kraaifontein on Saturday17JanuaryinManenberg.De Nova United wonthe Bayhillu-19 Premier Cupplay-off 2-1

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SA20 DEFENDING CHAMPIONS OUTOFTHE RUNNING

MICapeTown collapse

AVRILFILLIES

The defending SA20 champions MI Cape Town were kickedout of the competition by Sunrisers Eastern Cape on Sunday 18 January in Gqeberha when thevisitorswere beaten by seven wickets.

With this win Sunrisersmovedtothe top of the log withPaarlRoyals second,but the Royals were in action onMonday 19 January in Paarlagainst theJoburgSuper Kings.

MI Cape Town scored 148/6 in their allotted 20 oversand Sunrisers replied with149/3. Matthew Breetzke, Quintonde Kockand Jordan Hermann secured the win forthe home side, while ChrisGreen took 3/29.

The gallant efforts by Reeza Hendricks (70*) and George Linde (30) to secure qualification for the play-offs were invain Ryan Rickeltonand Rassie vander Dussen failed again with thebat and could notbuild apartnership to send MI Cape Town into the play-offs.Rickelton was caught lbwbyMarco Jansen and Hendricks joined Van der Dussen at the crease.

THIS DEFEAT IS THE SIXTH OF THE TOURNAMENT FORMICAPE TOWN

Vander Dussenwas out with hisscore on 21 andHendricks could only watch fromthe other side as captain Nicholas Pooran lost his wicketfor just two runs. The defeat, asixthofthe tournament, means MI Cape Town is bottom of the log.

The play-offs are set to be athrilling event, with the topfourteams from the league stage progressing to the knockout stage. Thefirst match is today (21 January) between the top two teams competing in Qualifier 1, while the third andfourth teams will faceeach other in the Eliminator game.The winner of Qualifier 1will advance to the final, while the loserwill facethe winnerofthe Eliminator in Qualifier 2. The winner of Qualifier 2will then progress to thefinal on Sunday 25 JanuaryatNewlands

The four teams in the play-offs are Sunrisers, Capitals,Royals andSuper Kings.