TygerBurger | Kraaifontein | E-edition | 27 May 2026
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Residents seekingpolice,name or Psira clearance certificates from the Kraaifontein PoliceStation will need to take noteofnew structuredoperating hourscomingintoeffect from Monday 8 June.
By direction of Station Commander Brig JH Alexander, the police clearance componentatthe stationwill operate within adefined schedule designed to bringgreaterorderand efficiency to the service.
From MondaytoThursday, the office will accept applicationsbetween 07:30 and 14:30, with theafternoon window
from 14:30 to 16:00 reserved strictly for collections.
On Fridays, applications will be accepted from 07:30 to 12:00, with collections processed from 12:00 to 16:00. Theoffice will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Members of the publicare also reminded of the applicable fees for each service. Aname clearance costs R85, while a police clearance carries afee of R190. Psira clearance remains free of charge. Residentsare encouraged to plan their visitsaccordingly to avoid unnecessary delays.
‘Court’s willaff
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The City has confirmed it will not appeal the WesternCape High Court’s rulingontariff structures, opening the way for arevised budget processtobegin.
In astatement issued on Friday morning, the City said it will now publish amendmentstoits tabled 2026-’27 Budgetfor public comment in the wake of the judgment.
The City maintains that the ruling’s primary effect is to curtail the ability of municipalities, including Cape Town, to cross-subsidise services in amanner that shields lower- and middle-income households from the full cost of those services. The proposed amendments, it says, reflect the City’scommitment to preserving that protection within the boundaries set by the court
The Citywas also at pains to emphasise that all revenue raised in 2025-’26has been directed toward its intended purpose for infrastructure investment and service delivery. Equally significant, the court’s ruling does not question the legitimacy of thesefunding requirements; the City must still be resourced to function. What changes under the proposed 2026-’27 framework is not the obligation to fund those costs, but the manner in which ratepayers will contribute to meetingthem.
Mayor Geordin-Hill Lewissays akey impact of this court ruling is what the Cityhas warnedall along: that water and sanitation fixed charges will go up formany familiesinlower- and middlevalue residential properties, and go down for higher-value properties.
“We have done our utmostto mitigate this effect. To protect lower- and middle-income households from the impactof this court ruling, we proposea further raising of the rates-free rebate to the firstR620000 of property value, up from R450 000, for residential properties under R8 million. All indigent benefits willalso applyuptoR620 000 residential propertyvalue.”
This according to the mayor will reduce property rates for
equitably inutility tariffs inthe South Africansocialcontext. We will engage theNational Treasury andCo-operative Governance departments nationally to seek regulatory clarityonavailable optionsfor municipalitiesto equitably cross-subsidise lowerand middle-income households,” he says.
“Itremains my firm belief that CapeTowncannot truly work unlessitworksfor everyone. For this reason, we do not propose any cuts to Cape Town’s essential infrastructure projects, like pipe replacements, better sanitation and publictransport. To cutthese projects,ashas been suggested by some, would lead to aless functionalcityand less basic dignity forresidents. It would be aterrible and indefensible action.”
Proposed amendments to be published forcomment in asupplementary public participationprocess from 27 May to 10 June2026 include the following:
. City-wide cleaning costs is to movebackinto property rates. This will remove the city-wide cleaning charge as astandalone item on bills, andincrease property ratesfor residential customers— changing the -10,2% reductiontabled in March Commercialpropertyrates will also increase while electricity unit costs will reducedue to the phased-reductionofthe surcharge contributionto city-wide cleaning.Residentialelectricity tariffs remainunchangedasthese customersnolongercontribute to city-widecleaning in this way.
. Fixed water andsanitation charges is to revertback to water meter connection size, the method usedbefore property
ged up to 22mm, and shifting costs to higher consumption users compared to the Marchtabled budget,” theCity states.
. Lastly, to protect especially lower- and middle-income households from thechanges to fixedcharges, the City will raise theindigentreliefqualifying threshold and rates-free benefit All residential properties up to R8m will now get the first R620 000 rates-free, up from R450 000 in 2025-’26. Indigent benefits apply for all properties under thenew R620 000 threshold.
The full details of the proposed changes arisingfrom the court rulingwill be published on 27 Mayfor public comment,with thecomment period closingon10 June. The proposed amendments cover therate-in-the-rand, rates ratios, and tariffs for water and sanitation.
Jurie Ferreira, AfriForum’s regional headfor the Southern Region,said theCity had made theright callinnot pursuing an appeal, but stressed that howit engagesresidents from here will matterenormously.
“We take note of the municipality’s decision and believe it is astep in the right direction. AfriForumisofthe viewthat thejudgment handed down by thethreejudges was deliveredinaresponsible and fair manner, andregards it as ameaningful outcome for ratepayers in theCity. We trust thatthe current budget processwill provide afurther opportunityfor constructive public participation,and that theinputsand concerns of ratepayers will be giventhorough consideration to ensure their voices areadequately heard.”
Sapoawelcomes City’s decision not to appeal tariff ruling
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The South African Property Owners' Association (Sapoa) has welcomed the City of Cape Town's decision not to appeal the Western Cape High Court's ruling of 30 April, while confirming it will nowmove to recover the legal costs it incurred in bringing thelandmark case.
In anotice to members issued on 22 May, Sapoa chief executive Neil Gopal said the organisation was pleased the City had chosen to abide by the court's decision ratherthan pursue further legal action.
"We are glad to see that the City hasdecided to abide by theCourt's decision, and that it has decided not to waste further taxpayer's funds in pursuing fruitless appeals," Gopal said.
The case was brought by Sapoa to challenge the City's tariff structures linked to property values.Withthe City accepting theruling, Sapoa confirmed it would scrutinise the new draft budgetthe City has undertaken to publish for public comment on 27 May.
"We will carefully study the new draft budget and will submit comment where necessary," Gopal said.
Sapoaalso used the notice to claima measure of vindication
on one of itslong-held positions –that city-wide cleaning costs should be funded through property rates rather than as a separatetariff.
TheCity's proposed amendments appear to reflect precisely that approach.
"As Sapoa has stated all along during itsengagement with the City, city-wide cleaning ought to be funded from property rates, and Sapoa is satisfied that the City now seems to be in agreement," Gopal said.
Theassociation also took the opportunity to urge other municipalities across the country to avoid introducing tariffs linked to property values in light of the court's findings.
Sapoa revealed it is currently engaged in exactly such adispute with Mangaung Municipality, and expressed hope that the outcome in Cape Town would serve as acautionary signal.
"Sapoa is currently engaging the Mangaung Municipality on precisely this issue, and we sincerely hope that Mangaung will pay heed to thesecalls," Gopal said.
Withthe legal battle concluded, Sapoa confirmed it is now proceeding to recover its litigation costs from the City of Cape Town.
Church hosts food fair in Durbanville
Durbanville CatholicChurch will host afood fair on Saturday30May from 11:00to16:00
This annual communityevent aimstobring people togethertocelebratefood and life
It also serves as afundraising project forthe church
It is being presented at 7The Crescent just opposite the church.
Visitors canchoose from avarietyofdelicious food and drink stalls,including Portuguese, Korean, American, SouthAfrican, Indian, French, Italian and Mediterranean options.
Therewillalsobecoffee,tea,cakes, pancakes, soft drinks, beer and wine,aswellasajumping castlefor the little ones and other stalls Among the various food stalls willbethe Noshbudha Club,a cooking class, which willprepare aMediterranean chicken fricassee Food vouchers areonsale.
. PhoneIrene on 082783 9869for more informationabout theDurbanville Catholic Church’s food fair
SapoachiefexecutiveNeil Gopal.
Winesearnvintnersecondplace
The winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal in the Durbanville WineValley has been awardedthe runner-up titleinaprestigious wine competition for next-generation winemakers.
Richard Schroeder (33) hasearned the 2026runner-up title for twoofhis highly regardedAnna de Koning Chenin Blanc wines —ofthe 2024 and 2025 vintages. The annual award, sponsored by iTOO and convened by Winemag.co.za, celebrates winemaking excellence amongst contestants under 35 years.
GROWINGLISTOFACHIEVEMENTS
Schroeder’s latest in agrowinglist of achievementsisinrecognition of theoutstanding winemakingevident in the 2024and 2025 vintages of Groot Phesantekraal’s chenin blanc, earning 94 and 93 points respectively.
The Anna de Koning Reserve label honours the farm’s 18th-centuryowner, who was thedaughter of aslave and wentontobecome one of the Cape’s most prominentsociety belles and property owners.
CAPACITYTOFLOURISHUNDERWARMER CONDITIONS
Schroeder saysthat growing chenin blanc in Durbanville, widelyconsidered acool-climate area, might look like swimming upstream.
“In South Africa, we tend to associate chenin with resilience and adaptability and the capacitytoflourish under warmer conditions. Andthat’s true.It’salsoa perception that’s amplified by stories of chenin appearing in places like Israel’s Negev Desert or Mendoza in Argentina But in truth, chenin’s birthplace, the Loire in France, offers arange of cool subregions —pockets that yieldbeautifully fresh and crisp wines,” he says
PRIMARYWHITEWINEFOCUS
“Even though Durbanvilleissoreadily associated withsauvignon blanc, planting chenin here actually makes alot of sense too. It hasbecome our primary white wine
Jeandré Brink.
WINNING WINEMAKER SHARES SOME OF THE SECRETS OF HISSUCCESS
focus. In our experience, the wines develop generous aromatics, concentration and freshness at comparatively low alcohol levels.We strive foranetherealquality witha satisfying mouth-filling densityat the same time,”Schroedersays
FERMENTEDPARTLYONSKINS
The Anna de Koningwines were fermented partly on the skins andmatured in acombinationofconcrete, terracotta amphorae andoak
“Wewere looking to harmonise thefloral aromaticsand lemon-like aciditywitha creamy, texturedgrip andhints of ripe pearand spice.
“The grapesfor thetwo winning wines come from thefarm’s Block 7vineyard harvested in multiple passes to capturea spectrum of flavourprofiles andnatural complexity.
“Groot Phesantekraal’s chenin vineyards arerootedindecomposed Malmesbury shale soils richinclay, offering excellent water retention anddrainage while encouraging deep root penetration
“Combined with Durbanville’s cool, slow-ripening conditions, the location allows the winemaking team to achieve an ‘almostweightless intensity’,” according to Schroeder.
TROPHIES
He has previously won trophies at theInvestecTrophy Wine Show, earned recognition at the Michelangelo International Wine &Spirits Awards and been nominated twicefor the Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Yeartitle Bornand raised on acattle farm between Durbanville and Paarl, Schroeder shares long-standing ties with Groot Phesantekraal’s Brinkfamily, having gone to school withbrothers Rennieand
He previously worked under Coenie Snyman,formerly of Rust en Vrede, and Kevin Grant of Ataraxia.
He joined the estate in 2020 and, since theunveilingofits new state-of-the-art cellar in 2023, hasenjoyedthe creative freedom to explore with concrete eggs and amphorae,aswellasFrench oak, while simultaneously making small-batch and larger-edition wines.
“Richardhas brought enormous energy, curiosity andconfidence to our winemaking programme,” says André Brink, owner of Groot Phesantekraal.
“This award recognises not only his talent,but also Groot Phesantekraal’s commitment to exploring what Durbanville Chenin Blanc can truly become.”
For Schroeder, thejourney is only beginning
“Thereisstill so much to uncover with chenin blanc,” he says. “That’s what makes it so exciting.Every vintage reveals anotherlayer.”
TwoofGroot Phesantekraal’s Anna de Koning Chenin Blanc wines earn winemakerrunner-up title.
RichardSchroeder
JuniorCouncilelectsnewleaders
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The city’s Junior Council has officially ushered in anew generationofyouth leadership, with the election of itsJunior Executive Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Speaker and Chief Whip on Saturday 16 May.
The Junior City Council (JCC) is a prestigious, non-political City initiative designed to shape the next generationof ethical leaders through hands-on exposure to local government.
It gives Grade10and 11 learners the chance to engage withcivic issues,lead community projects, and share ideas that strengthen their communities.
Through the programme, membersbuild integrity,accountability, and astrong commitmenttopublic service.
In March this year the citywelcomed 50 newly selected junior councillors chosen
Maycomember forwater
YOUTH LEADERSHIP STRENGTHENED AS JUNIORCOUNCILELECTS TOPOFFICIALS
froma record-breaking 929 applications for theuniqueleadership programme
People’sPost spoke to some of the newly elected executive to heartheir plans, priorities andvision for their term in office.
NEWLYELECTED
Pierce Beaulieu hasbeen elected as JuniorExcutive Mayor.
The grade 11 learner from the American InternationalSchool of Cape Town,said he is excited and honoured to start this new chapter.
Highlightingacommitment to collaboration and change,Beaulieu shared his visionfor improving opportunitiesfor young peopleinthe city during histerm.
“Mytop priority is to bringimpactful changeinvariousways.And to work with otherjuniorcouncillors. Ibelieve in an integrated approachtowork on projects that willbring the change thatour cityis lookingfor.”
He believes attentionshould be focused on issues suchasgender-based violence, pollutionand development projects.
When asked howheplans to makeyouth voices moreinfluentialinlocal decisionmaking, hesaid he plans to engage directly with communities andvisit schools toconduct surveys andamplify young people’s voices.
Taking the helm as JuniorDeputy
Mayor is Samantha September, aGrade 11 learner from Parow High School. The teen said shecannotwait to take on the role, contribute to hercommunity and make a meaningfulimpact during her term.
“I am excited, butI am aware it is ahuge responsibly because Iwill be advising thejunior mayor.But we are starting somethingbig.”
Asked aboutkey challenges facing young people today, Septemberhighlighted a lackofawareness andinformation among youth. “There is ascarcity of knowledge among youth.Somanyofthe youth are uninformedaboutthingsaround them. Eventhis JCC programme not many of
them know that it is about.”
September said they hope to address thisgap in awareness and improve youth access to information during their term.
Sea Point High School learner Lunam Gusha has been elected Junior Speaker, while Lilah Barnes of Fairmont High School in Durbanville will serve as Junior Chief Whip. For thepast five years, Ward 65 councillor Donovan Nelson has spearheaded the programme, helping shape itscurriculum and expand its reach.
This year, he is joined by newly appointed co-custodians NicoleSukers, PR councillor for Subcouncil 11, and Nicola Jowell, Ward 54 councillor.
and sanitation,Zahid Badroodien,with the newlyelected executive leadership,fromleft,Lilah Barenes(Junior Chief Whip),Lunam Gusha (Junior Speaker),Pierce Beaulieu (Junior Mayor),SamanthaSeptember (Junior DeputyMayor).
MARIONGRYPNAELKEGRAS-HOLM
Marion Holmbring haar nuwe eenvrouvertoning,Gryp elkegrasHolm, na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op Saterdag 13 Junie om 20:30 en Sondag 14 Junie om 14:00.“Desperaatheid laat jou na grashalms gryp.InSuid-Afrika is ons emosioneel desperaat om net asseblieftog bietjie positieftevoelen hoop te kryvir iets,”sêHolm.Komgryp saam aan elkegrasHolmenloop uit met‘npositiewe uitkyk,‘nhoopvolle hart en‘n groot gegiggel.Kaartjies kos R220.Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021 9791911.
Pampoenkraal oxenrestored
More than R420 000has beenspent by the City to restore the oxen at the historical Pampoenkraal Square outdoor exhibition, which has been vandalised over the past year.
The restoration of the oxen has been welcomed by the Durbanville Heritage Society.
BRASSHUMANFIGURE
“The vandalism started with the theft of the brass human figure. Over timeall of the oxen sculptures were vandalised. Threeofthe larger oxen sculptures had theirhorns broken off and the rest all required attention,” Theresa Uys, Mayco Member for Corporate Services, said in response to an enquiryfrom TygerBurger
The original artist, Marieke Prinsloo-Rowe, currently moves between her studios in Cape Town and Cornwall, England, where she develops most of her prototypes. The casting of most of herwork is done in Cape Town.
The repair work has been done by Rohan Industrial Design
“The missing components have been recreated and attached to the sculptures. All chips, cracks, damage and weathering have been repaired and all the
“Thelocationoftheoxen
—Theresa Uys
sculptures resprayed to their original colours,”Uys said.
“The location of theoxen marks the originalwater stop forfarmers passing through Durbanville and is therefore an important andspecial heritage site. This is oneofthe City’s heritage projects. Similar to towns such asPaarl and Franschhoek, Durbanville is celebrating its 200yearhistory,” Uys said.
“The upgrade of thetown hallprecinct wastocreate a qualitypublicopen space to set the tone forthe upgrade of the Durbanville central business district (CBD),” shesaid.
Theoxenhave been restored andafter this photowas taken,painted in their original bright colours.
WARDALLOCATIONS
The totalcostamounts to R420 037, of whichR150 000 wasfunded from ward allocations and the remainder by the relevant City department. No criminal chargeswere laid duetoalack of evidence.
“TheCity’s community, artsand culture development department askedanyone with information that could lead to thoseresponsible to contact the City, butnoinformation was received,” she said.
SECURITYGUARDONDUTY
“We askthatthe public report any future vandalism to theCity and thepolice.The City hastwo CCTV cameras on site, as well as asecurity guard on duty 24 hoursa day to combat further vandalism,” shesaid.
. Residents arealsorequested to report whentheyobserve anyacts of vandalism to 021480 7700
Die hulpvaardige en vriendelikeRaynardVermeulen,watsedertgeboorteserebraal gestremd is,verkoop braaihoutten bate vanHuis Uitzicht in Durbanville,waar hy‘n inwoner is.Verskillendesoortebraaihoutisteen billikepryse te koop.Kontak Raynard by 079739 8586 om te bestel.Inwoners vanenskole in Durbanville-omgewing wat artikelsaan Huis Uitzicht wil skenk,ofasvrywilligers wil uithelp,kan LizéPitt,ook‘n inwoner en kwadrupleeg,by 071675 0052kontak.
Confessions of achildhood fartgun
When Iwas nine, my mother accidentally turned me into afartgun. Iamnot exaggerating.
Ididn’t understand the mechanics of it at thetime but years later,wonderinghow muchpotential damage had been doneto my internal organs, Ilooked it up and was unpleasantly surprised.
But before we get to that, let meexplain WhenIwas little, my eczema was very bad and nothing that the talented doctors at RedCross Hospital didatthe timewas abletoget it under control.
My mother, who was very traditionalist, God rest her soul, tried everyhome remedyand old wives’ tale suggested This meant that most nights, beforebed my mother would give me atrustydose of Scotts Emulsion along with whatever homeremedy we were trying at the time. When Iwas nine, someonerecommended blomswael,orflowers of sulphur as it is calledinEnglish. Now, just an aside, flowers of sulphur is indeedagood remedyfor itching when used topically, but whoever advised my mother forgot to tellher that footnote.
So for at least aweek,every night, my mom gave me atable spoon of Scotts Emulsion and aglass of blomswael swirled in warm milk to drink. It didn’t quite dissolvesoitwas clumpyand grainy.It also tasted foul andsmelled like rotten eggs.
MYMOTHERHADACCIDENTALLY HELPEDMECREATETOXICFARTS
But what was far worse waswhatitdid to my insides.
The next day Iwould sit in classand try my hardest to subdue my gurgling tummy. Eventually Iwould fail and out would slip an SBD (silent but deadly) fart.
Normally the term SBDis tongue-incheek but with me, at the time, it was literal. My classmates would gag and groan as the rotten egg smell hung in the small classroom, clinging to the walls
If you were one of my classmates, I apologise. And I’m also sorrythatthis apology came decades late, but Iwas too embarrassed to admitthat it was meatthe time.
When one of the learners nearest me vomited after Ifarted, Iwenthome at the end of the week and stoically refused to keepdrinking the foul junk –which had had zero impact on my inflamed skin. Ilearned, many years later, that while not dangerous to my innards —thankfully blomswael causes agut reaction that releaseshydrogen sulphide. Besides smelling rotten, it is toxic inlargedoses. Put another way, my mother had accidentally helped me create toxicfarts thatcould have been weaponised
No learners were harmed in the misguided attempts to heal myitchy skin, but years later, when my daughter was bornand Icarried on the Scotts Emulsion tradition, Igave it ataste for old times’ sake. The next day my skin was inflamed Iread the label and discovered that the tonic was madefrom cod liver oil—and had triggered my fish allergy. It hadbeen the villaininmychildhood health dramas allalong.
So what is the point of this you mayask? Well, Idon’t have one. The most Igot out of that experience is asmall nugget of wisdom and avery funny story —and by writing this, along overdue apology —but Ihave no strong political or economic point to make today.
At the very least, Ihope thisstinky story brightened yourday.
-LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY
FUEL FORSPCA: MuhammedAsgar Dalvie and Muhammad Sanglaytackledthe 42,2 km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon on Sunday24May dressedinanSPCArescue vehicle suit,all in an efforttokeep real rescue vehicles on the road.Dalvie Sanglaylaunched the“Put some Petrol in Our Tank”campaign to raiseR42 000 forthe Cape of Good HopeSPCA,the amount needed to fuelone SPCAInspectorate vehiclefor afullyear.Thecampaign has alreadyraised more thanR23 000 from supporters across Cape Town and beyond,but supporters canstillsupport the fundraiser.For more information on theSPCAemail spokespersonBelindaAbraham at comms@spca-ct.co.za
Stad se inwonersmoetgordel styf knoop
Die DA beskou homselfasdie partywat die Wes-Kaap diebestebestuur
Infrastruktuur in vergelyking met ander provinsies is vangoeie gehalte.Netjiesepaaie,meestemense het toegangtot skoon drinkwater, minimalekragonderbrekingsen skoon dorpe
Beleggersbakleiomhier te kanbelê, maarkom onskyk dieper.Hoë munisipalerekeninge forseer baie menseomhul huiseteverkoop en alternatiewe akkommodasie te soek waar hulslegs verantwoordelik isvir krag en watergebruik.
Dieres vandie munisipalerekeningisdan die huiseienaar se verantwoordelikheid. Om elkeaand te kanbad, het 'n luukse geword.Baie mense badslegs drieuit sewe dae.Die oorblywende vierdae word daar uit'nskotteltjie gewasomskoon te kom. Geisers word dan net aangesit vir ongeveer 'n uur en almalmoet vinnig badofstort voor die waterkoud word Elektriesestowe is verkoop om plek te maakvir gasstofies.Kos word niemeer daagliksvoorberei nie. Inwoners vind hullekan gasspaar deurvir twee tot
Graagwil ek reageer op Elsa le Grange vanWelgelegen se brief “Houopdie sentetel”(TygerBurger 20 Mei). Nie almal is so bevooreg soos jy om niesente te tel nie.Ons asmiddelklasgemeenskap word letterlik gemelk om nie eens te kanspaar vir enigiets anders nie.
Ek verwys ook na persoonlike belasting en nouook deesdae meterfbelasting. Almal praat so gemaklik oordie woordspaar,maar hoekan ‘n mens met al die kostes watopgaan?
drie dae kosopeen slag te maak.Etesin'nrestaurant is gestaak
Mensehou die groot supermarkte se pamflette dop vir spesialeaanbiedingeomdie nodigetekoop.Met Shopritewat voorsieningmaak vir die laeinkomstegroep,kry ‘n mens gereeld'ntrollie metafgemerkte pryseopvrugtevan goeie gehalte, koppies sop, brood en vele ander items watmense koop om geld te spaar Voertuie staan en stof opgaar of word verkoop.Met die verhogings in brandstof hetuitstappies onbekostigbaar geword.Om'nUber of taxibuitespitstyd te gebruik, is heelwatgoedkoper.Risikovir smash and grab carjacking en hijacking hetteen 'n ongelooflike spoed toegeneem. Om te stap,het 'n risikogeword. Leegleërs en kriminelewag om elkehoek en draai om jou te beroof.Bankkaarteenselfone word in klereversteek, juweliersware en beursies word by die huis gelos. Uitlanders koop oral eiendom en omskepdit in bordeleensmokkelhuiseofsogenaamde studenteverblyf waar misdaad floreer.Skape word aangekoop watin die strateloop en geslag word in woonbuurte waar
lewende hawe onwettig is. Plakkerskampe word toegelaat om oral opgerig te word.Tenteenhokke is oral sigbaar in die dorpe, parkies, langssnelweëenonder bruê,wat ‘n probleem word vir omliggende inwonersweens diefstalen inbrake. Die DA-bestuur vanStadKaapstad gloaan kruissubsidie waar die middelklasenmeer gegoede belastingbetalersvir die minderbevoorregtesmoet sorg deur hoëmunisipaletariewe te hef. Maar,asjy deur die plakkerskampe beweeg, sien jy onwettige krag en waterverbindings, duur karreenTV-skottels in oorvloed. Stad Kaapstad is besig om die belastingbetalers metsyhoë tarieweteverarm en hul lewensstandaardteverlaag om voorsiening te maak vir hul projekte, agendas en hoësalarisse vir diegene watdie besluitenamensinwonersmaak.Belastingbetalers se hulpkreteenversoekevir laer tariewe word ignoreer en inwonerswordgedwing om al hoemeer skuldtemaak om te oorleef. Dit is die ware realiteit om 'n inwoner vanStadKaapstad te wees.
LIZELLE STRYDOM, Chrismar
Onshet ongelukkig'ngemeenskap van“sponsors” geword en die gelukkige wenneromdit te wees, is onsasmiddelklas. Ons het nie 'n probleem om vir dienste(watwerk)tebetaal nie, maar hoekom moet netsekeremense meer betaal vir dieselfde diens wat gebruik word?
Dit gaan nieoor waar jy blyofhoe groot jou huis is nie; dit behoort te gaan oor hoeveelgebruik word
Ek weet vanmense watomtrent niksvir dienste betaal nie,oor waar hulle bly, maar gebruik selfsmeer waterasons omdat daar meer menseindie huis woon
Dink jy dit is regverdig?
Ek voel baie jammervir die mensewat afgetree is en wathul eiendom al jaregelede gekoop het toedit nog nie 'n gesogtebuurtwas nie,maar nousobaie virdienste moetbetaal dat dit amper onmoontlik vir hulle is om methul pensioen uit te kom.
SENTETELLER,E-pos
Hoop skolefokus netsoernstig op akademie as op sportprestasies
Ek hetnou al 'n paar keer lesersbriewe opgemerk waarin die skrywers klaoor die toestandvan rugbyby sekere skole— soos oor DF,enTygerberg. Vanwanneer af troefsport akademie?
Ek stuur my kinders skool toeomteleer,nie om bal te skop,slaan of gooi nie. Dit is belaglikdat kinders "gekoop"word, of duur sportafrigters aangestel word
sodat die eerstespan Saterdag kanwen. Om nie eens te praat vandie spesiale diëteendrukwat op die kinders geplaas word om op die veld te presteer nie, terwyl sommigeseakademieseprestasies daaronder ly.Ekhoop die skolemet die duur afrigters het ooknet die beste toerustinginhul wiskunde- en wetenskapklasse
Ja, buitemuurse aktiwiteiteisbelangrik vir emosionele, fisiekeengeestelikegroei en deelnamemoet aangemoedig word.Maar koester die metnatuurlike sporttalent en houdie fokusopakademieseprestasie Nie almal kaneendagSpringbokkeofProteas word nie.Wat daarvanasjou span Saterdag verloorhet! ESTHER,Durbanville
Runandwalkforeducationsupport
Asrunners, walkers and everyday South Africans set personal goals,anew localplatform is asking them to go the distance for learners and schools too.
ACape Town-born education crowdfunding platform is calling on South Africans to turn their next run, walk or personal fitness challengeintosupport for learners and schools facing real education needs.
Launched to create amore transparent and accessible way for communities to raise funds for education-related causes, GetGo Fund is now introducing #GetGoTheDistance, asportdriven public initiativethat invites people to use their own movement goals to rally donationsand awareness for education.
With race season energising Cape Town’s running community, the campaign taps into aspirit already familiar to many South Africans. Through #GetGoTheDistance, participants can choose an education campaign listed on the GetGo
SOUTH AFRICANSENCOURAGED TO TURN EXERCISEINTOLEARNER SUPPORT
Fund platform, pledge arun, walk or personal challenge to it, sharethe link with their communities, andencourage friends,family andsupporters to contributewhatthey can
The campaign is not limited to marathon runners. A5km,a weekly run club session,along walk,a gym challenge or any personal movement goal can form partofthe call.
CONCERNS
At the heartofthe initiative is agrowing concernthatmany learners,families and schools continue to face funding gaps that directly affect educational opportunity.
That concernisalready being reflected in the kinds of campaignsgainingtractionon GetGo Fund. In Cape Town, onecampaign is helping Masiphumelele High School retaina dedicated educator
Badisaaims to restoregiftofplay
Non-profitorganisation Badisa haslaunched its “Give One Hour” campaign ahead of Child Protection Week, which runs from 29 May to 5June 2026, calling on businesses across South Africa to help restore the gift of play to vulnerable children.
The campaign invites play parks, children’s museums, adventure parks, family entertainment venues and child-friendly businesses to partner with Badisa in one of two ways: donate one free hour of play or access to childrenconnected to Badisa programmes or donate one hour of profit
“For many children play is not something that happens naturally,” said Shannon Usher, Social Services ManageratBadisa. “Poverty, violence, neglect, trauma and unsafe environments often rob children of moments that are critical to healthy development. Yet play is far more than entertainment. It is how childrenprocess emotions, buildconfidence, develop social skills, solve problems and learn to trust the world around them.”
Achild climbing ajungle gym, visiting amuseum for the first time or laughing freely with friends may seem like a small moment, but for achild experiencing vulnerability
or trauma that moment canbecomepartofhealing, belonging and hope.
PROTECTIONTHROUGHJOY
Child ProtectionWeek is observed annually across South Africa to raise awareness aboutthe rights ofchildren and the collective responsibilitytoprotect them from abuse,neglect, exploitationand violence It serves asa reminder that child protectionisnot only aboutresponding when harm hasalready occurred, but also aboutcreatingenvironments inwhich children are able to thrive and developfully.
Through the “Give One Hour” campaign Badisa wants to translate awareness into practical action, encouraging organisations to use thespaces they already have, ones built forfun, creativity, adventure anddiscovery, tohelp restore positive childhoodexperiences forchildren who may not otherwise have accesstothem.
“Sometimes protectionlooks likesafetyand sometimes like joy,” said Adrie Jurgen, DirectorofMarketing, Communicationsand Fundraising at Badisa. “When children play, they connect, grow,imagine and heal.”
. To getinvolvedcontact Zoe Borchards on 021 9577130orat kuumba@badisa.org.za
Learn to cook French and Italian
As part of the master class cooking series of TheNoshbudha Cooking Club in Durbanville, an Italian bistromeal class willbepresented on Saturday6 June and on Saturday13June aFrench bistromealclass willbepresented Both classeswilltakeplace at Villa Pascal Guest HouseinVan der Westhuizen Avenue,Durbanville
In this masterclass series,food lovers canlearn to cook everyday French classics, as well as Mediterranean, Moroccan, Creoleand Italian bistro favourites. Theseriesisorganised by
whosework supports learners inside andbeyond the classroom. Anotherisraising support for alearner at Capella House to continue her primary schooling in an environmentwhere she is flourishing. Together, these examples show the rangeof needsthe platform is designed to service,from strengthening school capacity to helping individual learners remain on theireducational path
“Being part of GetGoFund at this stage is incredibly meaningfulbecause we are building something that speaks directly to needand possibility,” says Donna Shefer, CEO of GetGo Fund.
“Thereare so many South Africans who want to help, but they areoften unsure where to begin or whether their contribution will truly be felt. #GetGoTheDistancegives people aheartfelt starting point.”
GIFTOFGIVING
The initiative also demonstrates abiggerchange in how communities can engage with giving. Instead of waiting for large institutions or once-off interventions, it creates space for everyday SouthAfricans to become part of education support in astructured, visible way and with one pledge, one share and one donation at atime. How does it work? Choose acampaign. Pledge your movement. Share your link.
Raise support.
Theinitiative offers a meaningful way to make upcoming race goals count for more.For thosewho are not runners, it is an invitation to get off thecouch, do something good for themselves, and turnthat effort into ashow of support for someoneelse’s future.
Because while one person may be chasing apersonal best, another may simply need the chance to stay in the race.
. Find acampaign to support and take part in #GetGoTheDistance at www.getgofund.org
culinaryenthusiastEugèneAntoine Lebreton andaims to equiphome cooksand domesticworkers with skills.The classes also provide an excellentnetworkingopportunity.
Theclasses arepresented from 10:00 to 13:00 andcostR600 per person,including ademonstration,a recipe, ingredients andlunch.
Spacesare limitedtoseven guests andpre-booking is essential.
. Contact Eugene on 082 5694147orbyemail to villapascalguesthouse@gmail.com
Donna Shefer,CEOofGetGo Fund
AIbotsmakeinroadsinrealestate
The image of the estate agent is deeply ingrained in theSouth Africanpsyche: asharply dressed professional withathick portfolio,a tank full of optimism, and aterritory carved outbysuburb and instinct. That agent is going extinct.
In their placerises anew breed —the bionic agent. Armed with predictive analytics, AI-powered lead generation, and an intimate understanding ofhow machines nowmediate the buyer-seller relationship, these agents aren’t just surviving the tech revolution. They’re leading it.
“Too many agents still thinktechnology is going to replace them,” says Yael Geffen, CEO of LewGeffen Sotheby’s International Realty. “They’re looking in the wrong direction. Technology isn’t here to replace professionals —it’shere to make you superhuman. The agent who embraces the tools will outperform the agent who fears them, every single time.”
THESNIPERRIFLE,NOTTHESHOTGUN
For decades, thestandard agent playbook was“farming” —blanketing a neighbourhood with flyers, hoping atiny
percentage might stick. It was avolume game:more calls, more showings,more luck.
Thatmodel is now economically untenable. With the primelendingrate stabilisingathigher levels, transaction efficiency isn’t aluxury —it’ssurvival. Every hour wasted on alow-probability leadis moneylost.
Enter predictive analytics. Tools like Lightstone’s “propensity to sell” modelling nowallow agents to analysevastdatasets —bondcancellation patterns, average holding periods by suburb, demographic shifts, even maintenanceand renovation trends —toidentify sellers before they’ve madea single decision.
“We’re movingfrom farming to sniping,”
Geffen explains.
“One tool that’sstreamlining our processsignificantly is LOOM’s global virtualagent, whichisalways-on-duty AI-powered software thatsimulates humanconversation via text or voiceto assist clients and agents access up-to-theminute informationonproperties on the market, to facilitatetransactions and to set up digital meetingsfor agents and their sellers and buyers. It’s arealestate tool currently in use by 400 000 companies aroundthe world, which makes Lew Geffen Sotheby’s InternationalRealty confident that it hasa stable and dynamic back end.
“Whatthis tech meansfor agents isgetting alist in theirareas of 150 addresses that are calculated to be statistically more likely to go on the marketinthe short to mediumterm. You’re notwasting timeoncold calls. You’re having warm conversations withpeople whoare already thinking aboutmoving. That’s not magic. That’s mathematics.”
THE24/7AGENTNEVERSLEEPS
Geffen says while South African agents sleep, the market doesn’t. And increasingly,the first point of contact between apotentialclient andabrand isn’t ahuman —it’sa machine.
Internationally, Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates are alsodeploying AI-
as they speak human.”
TRADITIONAL SALESPEOPLE ARE GOINGEXTINCT AS BIONIC AGENTS CHANGE THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY
poweredconversational agents that greet prospective clients 24 hoursaday. By simply scanningaQRcode in an agency window, apasserby caninstantly begin discussing their property project with an intelligentchatbot.
“Thesetools handle the first-level questions, qualify leads, andgather initial information before ahuman agent ever getsinvolved,” says Geffen. “That’snot a threat to the agent. That’s agift
“It means when you finally speak to that client,you’re notstarting from zero. You’restarting from informed. You can walk into that conversation knowing exactly what they want, what they can afford, andhow serious they are.”
The technology handles the routine; theagent delivers the relationship. The machine qualifies; the human closes.
THEGEOSHIFT: WHYGOOGLEJUSTCHANGEDTHEGAME
Perhaps the mostprofound shift happeningright now is invisible to most agentsbut will fundamentally reshape how properties are found.
It’s calledGenerative Engine Optimisation —GEO.
Here’s how it works: When abuyer asks GoogleGemini or ChatGPT aquestion –“Find me athree-bedroom house in Cape Town’s southern suburbs with solar and seaviews under R8 million” —the AI doesn’t just return links. It synthesises an answer frommultiple sources and presents it directly to the user. Thebuyer may neverclicka single website.
“Property portals are absolutely still relevant,” Geffensays.“But they’reno longer the only game in town. If your contentisn’t structured in away that AI can read, summarise, andtrust,you’re invisible in thenew search economy. Your listings need to speakmachine as fluently
This means agencies must rethink their entire digital strategy. Listings need clean data, structured formatting, and authoritative backlinks. Blog content must answer specific questions clearly. The algorithm doesn’t just want keywords —it wants answers.
“The agents who understand GEO will be the ones showing up in AI-generated search results,”Geffen says. “The ones who don’t will wonder why theirphone stopped ringing.”
THEHUMANELEMENT
For all the talk of algorithms and AI, Geffen is adamant about one thing: the technology enables the human; it doesn’t replace him or her.
“I don’t ever see realtors disappearing from the picture, because if covid taught us nothing else, we learnt that humans are sociable animals and we need human interaction —especially if that human happens to be ahighly trained property professional.
“Real estate is still apeople business. It’s still about trust, about reading aroom, about knowing when to push and when to pause. Amachine can’t do that. But a machine can tell you which rooms to walk into.”
Geffen says show houses and the marketing visibility of directional boards are also here to stay.
“Buyers need to fall in love with a home they’rebuying and the only way that happens is if they spend time in the space. These walk-throughs are their opportunity to discover the good and the bad for themselves, which will ultimately influence the clauses in the Offer to Purchase.”
Thebionic agent, then, isn’tacyborg, says Geffen. It’ssimply an agent who has learned to let data do the digging so he or she can do the dealing.
And in amarket where every advantage counts, that might just be the difference between agents surviving and thriving while ensuring sellers are happy with transaction prices and buyers have new homes they love, says Geffen.
Misrepresentation in property salesisalegal minefield
TheSouth African Institute of Auctioneers (SAIA) has warned that accurate accounts of properties forsale by owners, estate agents or auctioneers in South Africa are essential to avoid costly litigation and the cancellation of asale.
While the nature of auctions are based on the common law principle of voetstoots, meaning aproperty is sold “asis”, what is advertised and promoted about aproperty matters as these need to represent the true facts
Misrepresentations during the sales processcan expose careless or dishonest auctioneerstoserious legal liability.
SAIA chair, Joff van Reenen, says South Africancommon law recognises the concept of voetstoots.While widely relied uponincontracts of sale, voetstoots does notexcuse dishonesty or concealment. This is evidenced in recent court cases thatheld “where aseller, agent or
auctioneerknowingly makes afalse representation or fails to disclose material facts, the protection of voetstoots falls away. Abuyer is therefore entitled to rely on factual statements made about a propertyespecially where those statements induce thedecisiontopurchase or to bid.”
Sellers needtoremember that misrepresentations at any stage can carry legal consequences long after the hammer has fallen.
For auctioneers in particular casual claims or seller-supplied information that is given without checking the facts can become the basis of litigation.
Thelegal consequences can be severe. A purchaser who has been induced to buy apropertythrough misrepresentation may seek rescission of the sale even after transfer has taken place. In such cases the transaction is unwound with the property returned and the purchase price repaid.
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