Sentencepending inJamnecktrail
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After athree-year trial, sentencing proceedings will start in the Western CapeHighCourttomorrowin the matter of the devastating rape and murder of eight-yearoldDaniel Jamneck in Kraaifontein on 15 June 2023.
“As sentencingproceedings start, arguments in mitigation and aggravation and the possible submissionofprobation officers report will be heard,” NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila told TygerBurger on Friday.
On 22 May, acourt convicted the49-year-old man,aprevious sexual offender, of the murder and rape of eight-year-old Daniël Jamneck, drawingtoaclose aharrowingthree-year legal ordeal.
Despite protestinghis innocence throughoutthe proceedings, the offender faced overwhelming evidence, including testimony from his own son.
The courtheard that Daniël had been spendingthe night at afriend’s residenceinPeerless ParkNorth, Cape Town, on 15 June 2023. He was discovered dead in the bed of his friend’s father, during the early hours.
The culprit was taken into
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custody soon after. The original murder charge was broadened to include rape and sexual assault once post-mortem resultswere concluded. It later came to light that he had in 2007 entered into aplea agreement with the NPAregarding acrime in 2005, wherea 22-year old Brackenfell woman was drugged and sexually assaulted. That case was examinedanew during the trial.
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Duringanemotional interview with TygerBurger,in2023, the woman told of her harrowing experience on the night out with friendsthat fateful day.
In 2007,the case was resolved with aconfession. He avoided prison time after agreeing to complete asexual offender rehabilitation programme.
“I was 22 and remember being so scared. Prosecutors convinced me to enter into an agreement whereIwould withdraw the case, but that the offence would go ontohis record, and he would undergo adiversion programme to rehabilitate asexual offender,” shesaid.
TOPAGE2 Daniel Jamneck willnever be forgotten.
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FRIDAY24JULY
. TheFriendsofDurbanville Library will present their usual month-end book sale in the libraryhallon Friday24and Saturday25July. Thebook sale will be open on Fridayfrom09:00to16:00 and on Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00. Therewillbeloads of booksto choose from at astonishingly good prices.
SATURDAY25JULY
. TheEgyptianSocietyofSouthAfricawillbehaving their DaySchool on Saturday25July, at the Hellenic Community Hall,MountainRoad, Woodstock from 09:45–16:00.This year's theme is "Explorers of the Ancient World",and features three speakers. Prof Sebastian vanAswillopen with alecture titled:"Hanno the Carthaginian (c.500 BCE)".Hewillbefollowed by Professor PhilipBosmanwith"Pytheas of Massalia (c.310 BCE)".After athree-courselunch, Joseph Koetsier will present:"Eudoxus of Cyzicus (c.120 BCE). The price of R375 perperson includes threelectures, tea breakwithGreek biscuitsand athree-courseGreekstylelunch. Bookingsare open until16July. Contact JosKoetsieron084 7743972and sherab.koetsier@ gmail.com
. Bargainhunters areencouraged to supportthe Home of Hope Charity ShopinTable View,located at 215BlaauwbergRoad. Theshop offers avariety of affordablegoods including clothing,books, toys and householditems, with everypurchasecontributing towardsthe care and supportofchildren and young adultsaffected by prenatal alcoholexposure.
. Cape Town's world-renownedCollege of Magic opens itsdoorstothe next generationofyoung performers giving families arareopportunity to explore the College'shistoric VictorianhomeinClaremont, meet itsinstructors, experiencea live lesson and discoverhow learning magic develops skills thatextend farbeyond the stage. TheOpen Day, taking placefrom 09:00 to 11:00,isaimed at children aged 10 to 13 and their families. TheCollege of Magic is locatedat215 Imam HaronRoad, Claremont.Parking is availableon site. To reservea place, email info@collegeofmagic. comorWhatsApp062 5191177.
SUNDAY26JULY
. Edgemead’s Largest IndoorSecondhand Market takesplace at the Edgemead Community Hall,83 Edgemead Drive, from 09:00 to 14:00.Bargains galore
MONDAY27JULY
. Families and carers of people living with schizophrenia areinvited to attend an online supportmeeting hosted by Family Supportfor Schizophrenia at 19:00.AnitaMcKenzie, supportgroup leadercoordinatorofthe South AfricanDepression and Anxiety Group (Sadag), and TracyFeinstein, the organisation's call centre manager, willdiscuss the supportservices availablethrough Sadagand howfamilies and caregivers canaccess assistancefor themselvesand their lovedones. To attend visit link https://familysupport. org.za/meetingsoremail mail@familysupport.org.za
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. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Markettransforms CenturyCityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music, gourmet comfortfood, artisanstallsand a very cosy atmosphere.The market runs from 16:00 to 21:00 at IntakaIsland
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. Visit the Cape Town Gemand Mineral Club’s open dayfrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street, Bothasig.Entryisfree. Come and learnmoreabout the hobbyofcrystals, gems, and mineral specimen collecting, and relatedcraftwork.Trawl the stalls chat to our members and find your special item. Plenty of off-roadparking. Food available. Allwelcome, especiallychildren.
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. TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubsevolgende byeenkomsvind om 09:30 vir 10:00 by dieNGkerk Parow-Welgelegen plaas. Diesprekers is Arné Stander vanBabylonstoren ("Probleme op jouplante–plantinsekte.Nuutsteuitdagings, voordele en nadele, en hoe ons ditinons tuine kanbestuur") en De-Mara Bezuidenhout ("Elemente/beginselsvan ontwerp") Dietema vandie blommekunskompetisie is "Dans, dans, dans!" Teewordvanaf09:30 voorsien.Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864.
Plantgets94%GreenDropscore
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Kraaifontein’s wastewater treatment works has turned essentialinfrastructure into an environmental success story,earning a94% Green Drop scoreand second place in the WesternCape.
This well-deserved achievement follows an on-site inspection conducted as part of the 2025 Green Drop programmeled by the national Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
This assessment evaluatesthe physical condition of selected wastewater collector networks and treatment infrastructure, to verify desktop audit findings.
KRAAIFONTEIN WASTEWATER TREATMENTWORKSGETS SECOND PLACE ENVIRONMENTAL RATING
The plant services Kraaifontein and Durbanville, anditiscurrently operating at an average inflow of five million litres per day(Ml/d), whichis71% of its7Ml/d design capacity. Operating within its designcapacity hasenabled the facilityto maintain consistently high performance It also serves as aproof-of-concept site
Theaward-winning Kraaifontein WWTW team withtheir Green Drop Award.
Gogo,80,reflectsonfreedom
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Mary Heqeane carries within her the story of two countries;one before Nelson Mandela's releasein 1990, and one after.
At 81, the Khayelitsha resident betrays no trace of bitterness, nor any suggestion of her years. Her fingers move deftly across the beadwork, aquiet smile resting on her face. Mary is one of 67 grandmothers who gathered for an endearing Mandela Day celebration at theIkamva Labantu LegacyCentre in Woodstock on Friday.
The annual 67 Gogos event brings together eldersfrom township communities around Cape Town with members ofthe public in interactive beading circles.
While hands are busy beading bracelets, aspace is held for an intergenerationaldialogue about apartheid, Nelson Mandela's release, democracyand the hopes for our new South Africa.
Mary's story starts in Somerset West, whereshe was born. Her father later bought ahouse in Crawford, and she was schooled in Mowbray.
At 18, she started working asa domestic worker for none other
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thanapartheid architectDF Malan.
“Itissofunny, he didn't like black people but all hisstaffwere black. He never really spoke to us,mostlystayed inthe lounge anddining room. He was not nasty to me, but to some others,” saysMary.
“The paywas not wonderfulbut Icould afford everything Ineeded at thetime.” Sheworked there for aboutsix years before moving on to afamily in Pinelands. It wasduring thistimethatshe was arrested by apartheid policefor not having aworkingpermit. “I wastakento Roeland Street jail and locked up overnight. It was horrible, Iwas cold and there wasnohot water towashmyface thenext day. My employer came tobailmeout the followingday,” shesays, adding thatthistype of thing wasthe order of the day.
Later,she started working fora couple and stayed with them for 44years.
“I waspartofthe family,” she says ofthe gay couple with whomshe moved aroundCape Town's suburbs, fromCamps Bay to Rondebosch. “There life
was good. Ididn't have much to complainabout. Inever felt as oppressed as so many others andwas carriedonthe hands by my employers. It was beautiful workingfor them.They were the best people in the world.
Both in their eighties, they passed away acouple of years ago. Of thatday Mary says, “I couldn't stop crying, Ijustcould not.”
The sole oppressionshe felt in thoseyearswas notbeing able to move aroundfreely without apassbook,arestriction, sheacknowledges, that paled in comparison to theheavy oppressionendured by so many others
FREEDOMANDCHOICE
Sheremembers Mandela's releaseas“heartbreaking, but so wonderful”
“He was at the Town Hall and we all rushedtoget there. We criedlike babiesonthe train.To seesomeone, whowas part of a family and in jail for 27 years, sacrificehis life for ourfreedom was so wonderful.”
Her firstvotewas no quieter. “Oh, it was chaos in Khayelitsha. Youhave neverseensuch long lines in your life.Ittook me half aday to get to the frontto castmyvote.” After thefirst elections, freedom hadataste —togoanywhere,towork wherever they wanted andto walk into any shop.
Butthe memories turn bittersweet as Mary looksback on some two decadesoflife in Cape Town and the dreams that never came.
“We arenow captivesagain, captive in theconditionswelive in,” shesays It is very sad, she reflects, to thinkthat someonewas in jail for 27 years for afreedom that didn't last for half that time:
“We were dreaming dreams that were nottobe. The way we live now is almost worse than during Apartheid. They put no money into building anything to better our lives,” she says. “They did nothing for us, it all went into theirpockets. There were so many struggle heroes in jail and in exile,but when they came out they didn't think of us. To them it was all about money. It saddens me.”
Of thehardships that surely marked her life, she does not speak
When asked, she offers only this: “I do hope that things can be peaceful in SouthAfrica. Ibelieve in God, and whenever Iask Him for something He gives it to me. Whenever Ineeded anything, therewas always someone there to give.”
It is this quiet faith that has carriedMary through alifetime.
Now dependent only on her oldage grant and the modest income from her beadwork, she remains hopeful, not in the grand promises that once echoed across thenation, but in the small, steady kindnesses that still find theirway to her door.
“Mychildren are educated and look after me,” she says, and there is pride in her voice. “Mygranddaughter works at Nedbank, and my daughter is a caregiver. They brought me food and groceries the other day.”
Mary knows she is among the fortunate.
Many of the grandmothers who sit beside her at the elderly clubs arenot
“You can see they suffer,”she says. “When the food is served, you can see it is the first decent plate they have had all day. They tell her how theirown children and grandchildren threaten them and take theirmoney. Theelderly centre is their only safe haven.”
CARRYINGOURCOUNTRY
Meaning “The Future of the People,” Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that has been working inside Cape Town's townships for over 60 years. Theorganisation's elderly programmes form the core of itswork. Through vibrant senior clubs, it provides spaces for companionship, health monitoring and psychosocial support.Elders are empowered to maintain theirindependence through traditional beadwork and by crafting cause-marketing bracelets in collaboration with the RelateTrust
For frail and isolated elders, adoor-to-door homecare programme brings support directly to their homes, with community-based workers conducting daily outreach.
According to the organisation, approximately 38% of South African children are being raised by grandparents.
Across township communities, older persons are stretching their R2 400 Sassa grant to provide food, stability to grandchildren.
“Our elders helped carry SouthAfrica through one of the most significant periods in our history,” says Ishrene Davids, director of Ikamva Labantu.
“Many are still carrying our country today. They are raising grandchildren, holding families together and strengthening their communities, often while facing poverty, ill healthand isolation themselves.”
Thetragedy of theirlives, says Spokazi Skepe, acoordinator of the elderly programme, is the abuse suffered by so many grandmothers.
At the event, Lulama Sigasana, elderly persons' programme manager at Ikamva Labantu, said the gathering was about honouring aman whose life was amasterclass in resilience, courage and love for his country and all its people.
From left areEdith Maqungo,Sylvia Tosse,Irene Danieland MildrenJanuary.
Publicparticipationquestioned
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Residents in Northpineare questioningthe validity of the publicparticipation process conducted by the City of Cape Town over the erection of informal trading bays in their quaint neighbourhood.
This prompted community outrage among residents, who say no meaningful consultation or engagement took place.
“Not asingle person knew about it —not even one. Even the City Improvement District, with which the City usually engages officially, was not informed. It is ablatant box-ticking exercise and its not fair,” says acommunity spokesperson.
According to the City, the distribution of “pamphlets” was undertaken as “a courtesy communication”only and nota statutory requirement of public participation to inform residents of the City's plans to erect the trading bays at the entrance of the residential area in frontof their homes.
This is according to City spokespersonLuthando Tyhalibongo in response to a question posed by TygerBurger with regard to proof that “handdelivered notices” weregiven to residents.
And because it was not a statutory requirement, “no signatures or other proof of receipt were obtained from recipients”,hesaid.
The so-called “hand-delivered”
CITY ACCUSEDOFBOX-TICKING ON TRADINGBAYS
notices, the City latercalled “pamphlets”that were “distributed to residents andput into post boxes where residents were notpresent”.
“Asthis wasa courtesy communicationand nota statutoryrequirement of the public participation process, no signatures orother proof of receipt were obtained from recipients.”
WHICHISIT?
To add to the confusion Tyhalibongo,in an article published in lastweek's edition, “Concerns grow over trading bays in Northpine”, explicitly stated thatthe public participationprocess was conducted in line withthe City’s informal tradingby-law, andin thisregard notices were “handdelivered” to residents and businesses on 4April 2024.”
“The City's informal trading by-law does notrequire the distribution of pamphlets. Instead, itprescribes aformal public participation process, which wasfully implemented. This included the publication of notices in local newspapers, publicationonthe City's 'Have Your Say' platform,and the display of notices at municipal offices,”hesaid.
He added, “In addition, two public opendayswere held
whereinterested andaffected partieswere able to view the proposedtradingplan and provide comments. Theby-law requiresonly one public meeting; however,asecond sessionwas arranged to provide afurther opportunity for participation and to accommodateresidents who may not have been available to attend thefirst session”.
However, unless residents purchased the Cape Argus on 18 March2024 or received the TygerBurger on 20 March2024, they would nothave seen the advertisements notifying them of thepublic meetingsorbe directed to the “Have Your Say”
platform.
“How would we have known about the project? We do not buynewspapers every day, and thereare many elderly people in thecommunity,” says the spokesperson.
Tyhalibongo says written submissions were also invited and accepted throughout theprescribed 30-day public participation period, ensuring that stakeholders had multiple opportunities to participate in theprocess and provide input Again,this opportunity was only available to thosewho knew about it.
DISAPPOINTEDIN LOCALGOVERNMENT
“We feel disappointed that no proper public participation
process was followed before these plans were approved,” residents told TygerBurger.
“Northpine is home to approximately 2200 households and is well-maintained. It is one of the few areas where children can still safely ride theirbicycles and play in the streets. We are proud of our neighbourhood and work closely with our CID to maintain the safetyand cleanliness of the area.”
Residentsare concerned about the negative impact this development may have.
“The proposed sitehas no ablution facilities, is situated on one of the busiest taxi routes in the area, and will further worsen the traffic congestion that we already experience when entering and exiting Northpine.”
When residentsfinally became aware of the project only after contractors showed up to start work, could they submit theirconcerns and requests for engagement to the ward councillor, as well as to the Mayor’soffice, but have yet to receive aresponse.
Responding to an earlier media inquiry the City said they would provide ablution facilities where feasible, using mobile units as an interim measure, adding that traffic impacts would be monitored and further community engagements were being coordinated.
“Nobody from the City has reached out to us as yet,” the spokesperson says.
Anumberofinformal trading bays aretobeerected here,atthe entrancetoNorthpine
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As almal nie kan werk nie, gaan ons verloregenerasie kry
Onlangs ry ek kantoor toe en toe ek by 'n verskeerslig stilhou, stap 'n jongmanoor diepad. Ek haat dit wanneer mense nie vinnig 'n pad kruis nie, maardie ou stap flinkenfier.
Ek is die voorste motor by die verkeerslig en hy kom knapvoormy verbygestap. In sy hand dra hy 'n deursigtige plastieksak. Netvoordie verkeerslig groen word, kryek'nvinnige blik op wat in die sak is:'n kraakvars blou oorpak en nuwe veiligheidstewels. "Die kêrelhet werk gekry!" dink ek by myself, bly viriemand wat ek van geen kant af ken nie.
Die ligte raak groen en ek ry weg en doen wat ek altyd doenommy brein besig te hou —ekvul die"blanks" van die jongman se lewe in. Ek vertel vir myself hy het drie jaar gelede matriek geslaagen is die eerste een uit sy uitgebreidefamilie watdit vermag.Daar was niegeld omte studeer nie, want hy kom uit'nenkelouerhuishouding met sy ma watalles in haar vermoë doen om die natevan hul lewens aanmekaar te hou. Die wolwe waspal by diedeur en die aasvoëls het bo diedak gesirkel
Hy hetalalles denkbaar probeer,maak ek myself wys, om saam metmiljoene anderombeperkte werksgeleenthedemee te ding. En sy beurt het gekom.
Ek was jare laas werkloos,dank die Vader, maar ek onthou hoe dit voel om nie te werk nie as jy reeds joueie salaris verdienhet. Dit voel asof almalneersien op jou. Wanneer jy werkloosis, werk mense se simpatie ookopjou senuwees.
DISNIE‘NSKANDEOMARM TEWEESNIE,NET‘N BIETJIEONGERIEFLIK
Watookal hierdie jongman se pad tot hier behels het, ek is bly hy kon darem geholpe raak en die gebed van my hartis dat hy die werk sal waardeer, en groei en baie sukses smaak.
Een van die ou ooms in ons kerk het op 'n keer gesê dis nie 'n skande omarm te wees nie, net 'n bietjie ongerieflik. En as ek sien hoe mense wat minder as ek het, sukkel, breekmyhart vir hulle. Om die waarheid te sê, die meeste werkende mense in die land sukkel om kop bo water te hou in hierdie ekonomie, waar alles duurder is en waar dit lykof daar geen uitkoms op diehorison is nie Hoeveeltemeer sukkel diegene watnie werk het nie, en ook nie binnekort iets gaan kry nie?
Ek het al baie die uitdrukking "verlore generasie"gehoor,maar ek vrees regtig dat daarindie toekoms volwassenes gaan wees wat nooit weet hoedit voelom formeel in diens te wees nie. Of nie die dissipline het om met geld te werk nie, want hul voorgangers het nooit geld gehad nie en daarom weet hulle wat dit is om iets te besit nie. Hier op ons voorstoep is jongmense wat misdaad as die enigste uitweg sien, omdat diegene wat die meeste geld inhul gemeenskappe het, misdadigers is.Hoe gaan onsdaardie vlaagvan misdaadstop?
Die slim mense sê dis sosio-ekonomiese probleme wat tienersnamisdaad dryf, maar daardieomstandighede wordgevoed deur chroniese werk- en hopeloosheid. Ek wens ek het stilgehou omdaai jongmantevra waar hy werk gekry het en hom vertelhoe ek daaroor voel, maar ek is nogtans bly dat hy 'n oorpaken'npaar stewelskon kry.
En mag hy dit met vrug en trots dra, want die Here weet, daar is miljoene ander wat bid en hoop en skree omdieselfde geleentheid te kry —in'nland watsukkel om vir sy kinders vrugtevolle geleenthede te skep. -BRENDENRUITER
67 MINUTESOFGIVING: Thousands of volunteersrolleduptheir sleevesatCape Town StadiumonFriday 17 Julyashunger relief organisation,Ladles of Love, launched its annual Hands-On Heroes campaign in honour of Mandela Day.Theevent sawparticipants spend67minutes assembling nutrition boxes,making educational toys,colouring booksand seed boxesthat willbenefit children at earlychildhood development (ECD)centresand communityfarmersacrossSouthAfrica. Thecampaignaims to mobiliseSouth Africans to support the nutritionand education of 20000 young children attending preschoolsinunder-resourcedcommunities. Forthose whowereunabletoattend,Ladles of Love is also offering“Create Your Own”volunteer kits,which canbeordered fordeliveryanywhere in SouthAfricauntil Friday31 July,allowing peopletoparticipatefromhome or the workplace.Visit https://ladlesoflove.org.za/mandela-day formoreinformation.
Litterisanurgentproblem in Morningstar
Iamwriting this letter as afinalpleatobringurgent attention to an ongoingand deeplydistressingissue affectingresidents in theMorningstararea, particularly along LordsWalk. Iwishtoexpress my profounddisappointmentin the Durbanville municipal administration. Despite numerous formal complaints lodged over an extended period,there has been little to no effectiveaction taken to address thepersistentdumpingofrubbish in this area.Whatisnot designated as adumping sitehas, regrettably, become onedue to continuousneglect and lack of enforcement
Thereisavacantplotinthe vicinity which has further exacerbatedthe situation
Theproperty ownerhas failed to maintain the land, allowing it to become overgrownand unsightly. Althoughthe municipality hasreportedlyissued formal notices andrepeatedlypromised to ensure the plot is cleanedand maintained, thesecommitments have notbeenfulfilled. Theresultisanenvironmentthat encourages illegaldumpingand generalneglect Additionally, thereare individualswho regularly burn copper and other materialsdirectlyalong the pathwayusedbyresidents. This behaviour is notonly hazardousbut also deeplydisrespectful to those living
nearby.Onmultipleoccasions, residents have had washing hanging outdoors, only forittoabsorbthe strong,unpleasant smell of smokefromthesefires— renderingthe simpleact of doing laundryfutile.
We have contacted the localpolicestation numerous times regardingthese incidents. Unfortunately, responses have been consistentlydelayed, often arriving long after the activityhas ceased. This lack of timely intervention further contributes to the persistenceof the problem.
Thesituation hasdeteriorated to an alarming level. Thesame pathwayisnow being used as an open bathroom, creating an environment that is both unhygienic anddegrading. This is notonlyapublic health concern butalsoagross violation of basic standards of decency andrespect forthe community.
In an effort to resolvethese issues, Ihavepersonally raised concernswith RonelleVoster, who worksalongsidewardcouncillorTheresa Uys. Iwas advised to contact lawenforcement forassistance.Regrettably, despitefollowing thisguidance,wehaveyet to receive anyresponse or meaningful support
Residents in this area areattheir wits’end. We feel ignored, neglected, andlefttoendureconditions that arewhollyunacceptable.
This letter represents ourlasteffort to bring public attentiontoamatterthaturgentlyrequires intervention. We implorethe relevant authorities to take immediateand decisiveactiontorestorecleanliness, safety,and dignitytoour community.
ANTI-DUMPING,Durbanville
TheresaUys,ward112 councillor,responds: Ican ensure the complainant that his service requests areattended to Illegaldumping has cost the CityofCape Town in the past financial year R153million. It is amatterofgreat concern. TheCity's lawenforcementdepartmenthas done clean-upsinDurbanville at leastonceaweek manyweeksmorethan once. They arefocusing on hot spots,whichwillalsoinclude Lord's Walk from nowon. My communityliaison officerand Idoweekly visitsto the hotspots.I oftenappeal to the residentstoadhere to responsiblewaste disposal. Iwant to also appeal to the residentsofDurbanville to report anydetails of vehiclesorindividualsguilty of illegaldumping as this canassist the law enforcementand urbanwaste departmentstoattend to the complaint.Feedback regarding the interventions areoften posted on the Ward 112Channel on Facebook.
Wake up call:winter is midwayand stillthereisverylittlerain
As residents of Cape Town, we have everyreasonto be concernedaboutthe amount of rainfall we have received so farthiswinter. Aboutamonth and ahalf of the winter season hasalready passed, yetmany areashaveexperienced very little rain.This should be a wake-up call forall of us Allresidents, regardless of backgroundordenomination, arethereforeurged to setaside time to pray that Godwillbless our citywith abundantrainfall during the remainder of thewinterseason. Rain is a gift thatsustains life,replenishes our dams, supports
agriculture, andsecures our future.
Letuspraythatbythe endofwinter ourdamswill be 100% full, providingsufficient waterfor ourhomes, businesses, farmers, andnatural environment. We have witnessed before howquicklywater shortages candevelop,and we should notbecome complacent
If the rest of winter bringslittlerain,Cape Town couldfaceanother droughtin2027, accompanied by severe waterrestrictionsand increasing pressure on food security. Such conditions wouldaffect every householdand placeadditional strain on oureconomy
andvulnerablecommunities. Whileresponsiblewater useand carefulplanning remainessential, prayer is also apowerfulresponsein times of uncertainty.
Religious andsocial organisations, families, schools, andcommunitygroupsare encouragedtounitein asking God forHis mercyand blessing uponour city. Mayweall join in andtrust in God's provision forthe blessing of abundant rain, before the start of the warmerseasons.
R. BARTES,Cape
Town
Data centres sparkdebateoverCape Town’s future
Iwas shocked to hear that datacentres areplanned forCape Town. What is wrongwith our societies that we do notwakeuptowhatisdonetousasahuman race?
TheUSA citizensrecentlywokeuptowhat the data centres aredoing to their cities/towns. Thesecentres our now, like adisease,all over the USA. Towns in the countryare overwhelmedbythe sheer sizeofthese monsters (14rugby fields big, or even bigger). Each of them useastaggeringamount of water
andelectricity. Theresidents of theseplacesthought that allowing these monstrosities, willbringprosperitytotheir cities/towns, butwas devastated when theyheard that therewillbenowork forthem (these thingsrun on minimum staff), the environment gets destroyed, theypay morefor waterand electricityand thereisa deafeningnoise24/7. Iheard it when Iwas listeningtoashort documentary on the topic.And, on topofall this, we have to makesurewhatthe real function of thesecentres are.
So,citizens of Cape Town (and South Africa), it is timethatweget off of ourcomfortablecouches and exercisethe ourbrains. Thereare peoplewho need housing andweare wasting ourtax money on something that willnot only be destroying ourenvironment, but also cost us ourhard-earned money. And rememberCape Town hasa watersupplyproblem. Maybe that is the reason whyCityofficials announced planning desalination of seawater forthe city. MARIETJIE KLYNSMITH, Edgemead
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