TygerBurger | Kuilsrivier | E-edition | 29 July 2026

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Plaasaanvalskok

Die boerderygemeenskap is geskok deur 'n wrede aanval Vrydagaand 24 Julie op 'n egpaar op die Neethlingshof-wynlandgoed, langs die Polkadraaipad, tussen Stellenbosch en Kuilsrivier. Die provinsiale polisie het bevestig dat die Stellenboschpolisie 'n huisbraak ondersoek.

Volgens die polisieisdie egpaar omstreeks 21:00inhul huis deur drie aanvallers, wat

klapmusse aangehadhet, verras. Die aanvallers, bewapenmet koevoete, het die egpaar wreed aangerand en hulle gedreig om sleutels vir 'nkluistebekom.

Volgens kapt. FC van Wyk, polisiewoordvoerder, is vuurwapens gesteel voordat die aanvallersopdie vlug geslaan het.

Beide die manenvrou is meternstige beserings in die hospitaalopgeneem

Dieman moes glo 'n noodoperasie ondergaan.

Anroux Marais, Wes-Kaapse ministervan polisie-oorsig en gemeenskapsveiligheid, het die aanval as wreed en sinloos beskryf.

"Geen mensbehoort sulke wreedheidindie veiligheid van hul eie huis te verduur nie. Die skuldiges moetgeïdentifiseer, in hegtenisgeneem en vervolg word, en vonnisse opgelê word wat die erns van hierdie misdaad weerspieël,"het Marais gesê. Sy het'nberoep op die polisie gedoenomalles in hul vermoë te doenomdie skuldiges aan te keer en het benadruk dat 'n aanval op 'n boer of plaaswerker wyer uitkringasnet die naaste familie. NABLADSY2

WHAT’S ON /WAT IS WAAR

Studyexplores questionof‘why womenstay’

Anew study fromthe University of the Western Cape (UWC) has found the question “whydoesn’t she justleave?” misunderstands the lived reality of women trapped in abusive relationships. Researchers say leaving is often not an easy choice but acalculation betweencompeting dangers.

The research,published in the Social Sciences journal, was conducted by UWC’s Centre for Interdisciplinary StudiesofChildren, Family and Society. It draws on the experiences of 262 mothers,grandmothers, adolescents and practitioners from four communities: Cape Town,Saldanha Bay, Fisantekraal and a university student cohort. Participants from diverse backgrounds described similar experiences, pointing to patterns that cut acrossrace,class and geography.

The team, led by Prof Nicolette Roman and co-authored by Dr Chante Johannes and Shenaaz Wareley, developed a framework theycall the “distorted process of care” —a way of understanding how relationships that should offerlove, protection and support can instead become instruments of control, danger and entrapment.

Thefirst of five interconnected themes identified by the researchersiswhat they describe as “distorted care”. In many of the relationships studied, the pattern began with genuine affection before gradually shifting towards abuse. Emotional attachment, the researchers found,often blindedwomen to early warningsigns. Jealousy and controlling behaviour were misread as proof of devotion rather than danger signals. As gender roles, intergenerational violence, and substance abuse took hold, the caring foundation of arelationshipwas eroded.

“Care under constraint” is the second theme. For many women, staying was not asign of passivity but astrategy for survival. Asignificantnumber depended on theirpartner for basic necessities food, shelter, school fees. For mothers especially, thecalculus was agonising: leaving could mean losing the family’s only income.The wellbeing of children was consistently prioritised over a woman’s own safety.

The third theme, “silence of care”, spoke to theisolationthatabuse breeds. Fear of judgement, deep shame,and repeated disappointmentsfrom the institutions meant to help left manywithdrawn and silent.Over time, many stopped seekinghelp altogether. Some women, however,did eventually reach apoint theresearcherscall “reclaiming care”. In thesecases, womenchose their own safety, drewstrengthfrom faith or community, and worked to prevent their children from inheriting thecycle of violence.

ASYSTEMTHATFAILS

The fifth and final theme, “structural failure”, places responsibility on the families, communities andinstitutions around womenincrisis. Police, social services and government departments, the study found, often retraumatised women ratherthan protecting them. Crime, gangsterism and poverty in marginalised communities further narrowed the options

VANBLADSY1

"Ons landbousektor is die hoeksteen van die Wes-Kaapseekonomie."

Volgens Marais is die provinsiale regeringverbindtot die verbetering van landelike sekuriteit deur dieLandelike Veiligheidstrategie van die Wes-Kaapse departementvan landbou in samewerking met die departement van polsieoorsig en gemeenskapsveiligheid, die

ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS ACALCULATION OF COMPETINGDANGERS

for seeking help. Families wereoften too financially stretched to offer refuge.

Thedanger of leaving was not abstract for many. Women who tried to separate from theirpartners reported being followed, assaulted or fearing for their lives.The researchers argue, the decision to stay was often rational based on immediaterisk

Gender roles reinforced the cycle. Women bore the bulk of childcare and household responsibilities while abusive partners remained absent from family life. Children growing up in violent homes were found to be at greater risk of the cycle continuing. Substance abuse, the study noted, intensified both the frequency and severity of violence and fear

Theresearchers are unambiguous about what their findings mean for how genderbased violence is addressed in South Africa, where GBVremains anational crisis affecting women across every community and class. They argue that current approaches, which tend to focus on individual women and crisis responses, are structurally limited.

“For policy, the implications of this framework are uncomfortable but necessary,”the authors state.

“GBV cannot be addressed through individualised, crisis-response models alone. Interventions that focus solely on the individual, such as counselling, shelters and legal protection, without addressing the material and institutional conditions that make remaining in abusive situations appear rational, are likely to remain insufficient.”

Theresearchers are calling for a fundamental shift in how gender-based violence is understood and tackled in SouthAfrica. Rather than placing the burden on individual survivors to leave, the focus must shift to creating the conditions that make safetyareal possibility for everyone.

polisie, munisipaliteite, georganiseerde landbou, buurt- en plaaswagte, gemeenskapspolisiëringsforums, asook die breë boerderygemeenskap.

Sy het mense met inligting wat met die ondersoek kan help, versoek om na vore te kom.

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City warns parking fees scam

The City of Cape Town has warned motorists not to fall for ascam in which fraudsters send SMS messages claiming road users haveunpaid parking fees and mustclickona link to settle the balance.

According to theCity’s Urban Mobility Directoratescammerssend messages via SMS butmay alsouse otherplatforms such as email andWhatsApp.

One of thecommon messages reads ‘’Action required: Your parking fee remainsunpaid. Please settle the balance immediately...’’

PARKINGMARSHALLS

The City says theonly way to pay for on-streetparkingisdirectly to the parking

marshal at the time of parking. It does not send SMS, email or WhatsApp messages requesting payment for parking fees. Motorists are advised not to confuse thesefraudulent messages with legitimate notifications about outstanding traffic fines.

TheCitydoes send reminders to motorists with outstanding fines registered in theirnames, which contain alinkto view fines at www.cityofctviewfines.co.za. . Anyone with concerns about an outstanding parking feeshouldnot respondtothe message or click on anylinks, butcontact theCity’s Transport InformationCentreon08006564 63 or transport.info@capetown.gov.za for assistance.

Jamneck’srapistandkillerjailed

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The Western Cape High Court last Wednesday sentencedthe accused, a49-year-old man from Kraaifontein, to life imprisonmentfor the rape of Daniel Jamneck and life imprisonment for his murder on 15 June 2023. He was further sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for the rape of aBrackenfell woman in 2005, and eight years imprisonment for the sexualassaultof Daniel.

Action Society welcomed the sentencing of the child predator responsible for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Daniel, saying justicehas finally been servedfor

MAN GETS 2LIFE SENTENCES FORBOY’S RAPE AND MURDER, 10 YEARSONOLDER RAPE CHARGE

JUSTICESERVEDBUTQUESTIONSREMAIN

Action Societyaccepted amandateto supportDaniel’s family after it emerged thatthe accusedhad previously been convicted of rape, later absconded from a court-ordered rehabilitation programme, andsubsequently faced another attempted rape chargethatwas withdrawn before Daniel wasraped andmurdered.

“The organisation will continue pursuing

would come down to “hesays, she says” and that she would be ripped apart in court.

Intimidated, she agreed to withdraw the charges on condition the offence went on his record and he completed adiversion programme for sexual offenders. If he failed to complete the programme, the charges would be reinstated. However, this never happened without her knowledge. It later emerged at the bailhearing for Daniel’smurder that the accused had absconded from the programme after only four sessions.

Thecase has stirred profound grief far beyond the courtroom walls whereagroup called Justice for Daniel Jamneck formed who followed the proceedings.

Foundationsecuressponsors

Local civicassociationthe Highbury Foundation announcedthat corporate sponsors have stepped in to support its annual Women’s Dayfive-aside football tournament

Chairperson Winston Middletonsaid it hadproudly self-funded its annual YouthDay and Women’s Dayfootball tournaments in Kuils River forthe past four years. These events play acrucial role in keeping local youth engaged,active and inspired. However, asevere lack of fundingrecently forced the organisationto cancel its 2026 Youth Day event.

Refusing to let the community down twice,the foundation rallied, securing vital partnerships withtwo sponsors, Greystone ITCand Riverland Springs, to rescue the upcoming fifth annual Women's Day tournament.

EVENTDETAILS

The tournament will take place on Monday 10 August at the Sarepta Sports

10AUG

Thetournament will take placeat SareptaSportsGrounds

Grounds in Kuils River.

Registration opensat08:00 on the day. Entry and registration are freeofcharge, withall-female andmixed teams given priority. Matchesstart at 09:00, each game lasting 10 minutes. Gamesare playedon netball courts, meaning all players must weartakkies only.

Amaximum of sevenplayers is allowed per team, with five playing at anytime There arethreeage categories: 12-13years, 14-18 yearsand over 18 years.

Due to limitedspace andapacked schedule of alternative activities, a restricted number of teams will be accepted. Aside from the football matchesthose attending can look forward toaninspiring guest speaker andlive demonstrations from local girls showcasing diverse sports codes, including judo, weightliftingand hip-hopsinging and dancing.

Coachesmust submit their teamlists in advance via email to winmid124@ gmail.comorWhatsApp on 082 2023214. Organisersurge coachestoWhatsApp as soon as possible to obtain the official registrationform andsecure aspot Contact Middleton on 082 202 3214 or WilliamNewman on 083 321 3695.

Come outand support ourlocal athletes, andhelp the Highbury Foundation keep the game alive for awell-deserved Women's Day celebration.

THINKING OUTLOUD

Keep public transport

affordable

Severalweeksfromnow,I willnolongersee anyof the familiar facesofthe strangers I’vebecome used to traveling with on the bus.

Idon’t knowasingleone of their names but their quirksare so familiar to me now, theyfeel like friends —albeitfriends Iknowonlybysight

Introverts like me arenot good at making friends, unlikemymom, God rest her soul, who made adozen newfriends on everybus within minutes of boarding. I, however, prefer to observefromafar. So,I will miss seeing which snappy, colourfully patternedsuitone particular fellow commuter always dons.

Iwillmiss noticing howthe man with the bleach blondeafri bears an odd resemblancetothe shepherd in Shaun the Sheep

Iwillmiss the deeplypersonal and one-sided chatterbetween oneyoung woman —who doesn’t seem to realisethat not everyone in the bus is wearing headphones —and her friend.

As of 1September,I’llbetaking adifferentbus when our officesmove and earlythisweek,the biggest pang hit when the samoosa man boarded.I atemy warm, freshly-fried-at-the-taxi-rank samoosassadly, knowing therewouldn’t be anyonmynew commute becausethere’snoeating allowedonMyCiTibuses.

‘DON’TBESHYTOBUY. TOMORROWYOU’LLCRY BECAUSEYOUDIDN’TBUYFROM THERIGHTGUY.’ ..

When MyCiTi rolled out morethana dozenyears ago, with strictlyenforcedrules, one of my colleague’s first questions was: "What about the people that sell thingsonthe bus?"

Regularpublic transport commutersknowthere are some staples that come with everycommute. Igrew up on trains whereanentire carriage wasdedicated to praiseand worship.Further down the tracks there wouldusually be another carriage wherea group played klawerjas everyday

Taxis have their ownform of entertainment.Last week when my carwas broken, Itooka taxi to some of my stories and wassurprised whenone elderlydriver, whom allthe passengers greeted by name,rocked a CD of old-school 90s club classics —a playlist Irecognisedsinceithad been in rotationsincethe last time regularlytook ataxitowork in 1998

Thetravelling-by-bus-quirksonthe other hand came with the informal vendors, who walkedfrombus to bus with abox of snacks, and clever rhyme "Don’t be shytobuy.Tomorrow you’ll crybecause youdidn’t buy from the right guy."

When MyCiTilaunched about adozenorsoyears ago, it gleamed anditflew,but it lacked the colourful character of traditional commutes

When the municipality startedtrumpeting itsdesire to take overthe rail system, Iclutched my cheapbeaded necklace in alarm. In my decadesofjournalism, Ihavenoticed one consistent trend:the Cape Town Municipality likestogentrify

Public transport is howmillions of the city’sworkers gettotheir jobs—but not by choice. Most wouldlove to work closertowheretheylive, but commuting long distances has become such anorm forthose whohad beencondemned to the outskirts of the citythat most don’t bataneye at sitting forfour hours on abus in trafficdailyorgetting up at 04:00 to catcha train at 05:00 to reach work by 09:00.

When the Citypromised easiercommutes with fancy buses and dedicatedlanes,mostpeoplerejoiced, but onlyafraction of regularcommuters couldafford it in theend. Thelast time Itook aMyCiTibus, about eightyears ago, it wasconsiderablymoreexpensive than Golden Arrow.I don’t knowhow it comparesnow but I’ll find out soon.

Yes, MyCiTicovers routes previouslyservedonlysporadically by taxis —ornot at all. Yes, it is convenient, quickand safe —but it also charges accordingly I’m not saying we don’t want or need safe and efficient public transport,but what we definitely don’t need is having those vital services out of ourreach due to their cost

If the Cityissuccessful in its bidtotakeoverthe metrotrains, will the cheapestmode oftransport be made unaffordable forthose who need it most?I sincerelyhope not -LAUREN O’CONNOR-MAY

LEWENSKIEKIE

OOIUITSIG: Besoeker va iebeek asteel verwonder haar aan die uitsig vanuit bewegende trein tusse uizenbergenSimonstad aapstad se mees ikoniese treinroete watplaaslike en internasionalebesoekers tenminsteeen keer in‘n leeftydmoet ervaar,volgens die leserwat hierdie foto ingestuur het

FOTO:MARIUSSNYDERS

BRIEWE|LETTERS

Motorongelukkenet waar jy kyk

Hierdie afgelope paar weke hetdie Kaap weer bloed op ons paaiegesien,enniemandlyk omgekrap nie.

'n Pa het verbrandtoe 'n taxi vanagter af in sy stilstaande motor vasgeryhet.'nVrouisdeur'nGolden Arrow-bus indie middestad doodgerytoe sy die straat wouoorsteek

Opdie R45 buiteFranschhoek het'nbakkie en 'n vragmotor regvan voor gebots, met tweemense dood en 30 beseerdes.

En Bottelaryweg, 'n padwat lankal as 'n dodelike padgebrandmerk is, hetnog 'n lewe geëis.

Ditisnie ongelukke nie; dit is mislukkings —mislukkingsvan verkeershandhawing, en ook basiese menslikeoordeel.

Hoeveel meergesinne moet rouvoor onsaanvaar dat daar 'n krisisheers?

Taxibestuurders ry oor rooi ligtesonder gevolge.

Voetgangers sterf weekliks

Spoedbeperkings is voorstelle,nie reëlsnie.Tog is daar netstilte vandie owerhede —geen padveiligheidsveldtogte, geen sigbareafdwing vanpadreëlsnie geen dringendheid nie

Die pa vanBlackheath hettweekinders agtergelaat Die vrou in die middestad wasiemandsema, iemand se dogter. Hulle wasoppad huis toe, ná werk, na die alledaagseplekkewaarheen onsalmal gaan sonder om te wonderofons salterugkeer Watons nodighet,isdaadwerklike aanspreeklikheid, bestuurders watweet dat roekeloosheid gevolgehet,en'nStadwat waarde heg aan elkelewe watopsypaaie verloor word

Hoeveel name moet nógopkruisies langsons paaie verskyn?

BESORGDE INWONER, Kraaifontein

Durbanville boer nou vinnigagteruit metsinkhok

by taxi-staanplek watpla

Jare gelede,toe onsnog jonkenmooi was, wasdinge baie andersinons dorp

Vandagisons netmooi, maar helaas,ons dorp is nie altydmeersomooi nie

Deur diejarehet Durbanville heelwatvan sy karakteringeboet weensdie ongebreidelde ontwikkelingen verdigting daarmee saam.

En toe, in die laat jaresewentig en vroeë tagtig ontstaan diebus-entaxistaanplek in die hartjie van diedorp met alles(lees: rommel en lawaai)wat daarmee gepaardgaan.Endie busseentaxi's raak by diedag meer

Helaas is die rangeerwerf onlangsomhein en lykdit nou nes'n skaapkamp in die Karoo.

En raai wat? Netverlede week komeen of ander karakterenbou vir hom'nsinkhok teen die heining waar hy nou heerlik gratis vryenverniet kanwoon

Sommer 'n prima ligging, soueksê, so lekker naby

diewinkels,die kerk,skole en als.

Onmiddellikroep dit herinneringsopaan die armoedigetentplaas watindie inperkingstyd rondom 2021 op die veld voor die Anglikaanse kerk ontstaan het. En hoemoeilik dit wasomdit te (laat) verwyder Niks minder nieas'nhofbevelwas daarvoor nodig. Nouwonder ek net, gaan onsbinnekort ook 'n blikkiesdorp in die hartjie vandie dorp hê as nóg mensesinkhokkies teen die taxistaanplek se heining komoprig?

Volgensmyinformanthet wetstoepassers welmet 'n vloot voertuie opgeruk om die mensehokkie en al te probeer verwyder.Maar helaas,teen Maandagwas dit steeds daar

As onsasinwoners niewaak oordie karaktervan ons dorp nie, gaan niemandanders dit doen nie Ons hetregtig nie'nDunoon in onsdorp nodig nie! ANTI-BLIK, Goedemoed

Thememories of DayZero stillhaunt us

Queuing at collectionpoints, bucket baths, gardens turned to dust,and the collectiveanxietyofacitystaring intothe abyssofanemptytap.Wevowed neverto letithappen again

And yet, hereweare,watching the PacificOcean warm, with climatescientists warning of apotential Super El Niñobuilding forlatethis year

Yes, the experts arequick to point outthatElNiño’s grip on the WesternCape’s winter rainfallisweaker than its hold on the summerrainfall regions of the country. Ourdams sit at acomfortable79%. But comfort is adangerous companion. The same scientists who urge cautionalsoacknowledge uncertainty, anduncertainty, when it comestowater security, is notaluxury Cape Town canafford. DayZerowas notcausedbyasingle drywinter.It wasthe culmination of years of complacency, ignored warningsand sluggish infrastructureinvestment

We congratulatedourselves on dodging the bullet in 2018,pattedeachother on the back forcutting consumption, andthen quietlyslipped back intoold habits.

Swimming poolswererefilled. Lawns were replanted. Carwashes resumed. Thebrief, beautiful discipline of acityunder siegewas forgottenasquickly as it was born.

An El Niñoneed notdeliver aknockoutblowtoour watersupply. It need only deliver awarmer,drier summerthanexpected, combined with higher evaporation ratesand the inevitablesurge in demandthatcomes with heat

We need to rememberwhatwelearned the hard way. Everydropsaved todayisa drop availabletomorrow. Theshowertimer,the bucketinthe sink, the grey wateronthe garden, andtheseare notrelics of acrisis past.Theyare the habits of acitythatknows what it stands to lose

CONCERNED RESIDENT,Durbanville

fillthe skiesabove Youngsfield MilitaryBaseinOtterywhen the Cape Town InternationalKiteFestival returns forits 32nd year in October

KiteFestivalreturns tocolourthesky

Cape Town’s skies willonce again burst into colour thisspring as the Cape Town International Kite Festival returns for its 32nd year, bringing together thousands of visitors to celebrate hope, resilience and mental health awareness.

The festival, hosted by Cape Mental Health, takes place on 24 and25October at Youngsfield Military BaseinOttery Sincelaunching in 1994, it has grown into Africa’s oldest kite festival and one of South Africa’s leading mental health awareness events.

This year’s theme, #ColourTheSky, encourages communities to unite in supporting those living with mental health conditions while highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding and seeking help.

“We areexcited to host the 32nd Cape TownInternational Kite Festivalthis spring —atime of growth, renewal and colour,” said Prof Ingrid Daniels, CEO of Cape Mental Health.

“The kite festival provides us with an awesome opportunitytobrighten the sky withmessages of hope, stories ofresilience

MENTALHEALTH

UWC: Affordabilityshapes SA people’s food choices

AUniversity of the WesternCape (UWC) study has foundthatmanySouth Africans decide what to put on their dinner table basedonaffordability, household needsand what is available rather than nutritional value.

The study examined food choices in Worcesterinthe WesternCape, Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape and EsikhawiniinKwaZulu-Natal.

Thestudy, published in the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involvedalmost 70 adults. Many participants were unemployed or depended on social grants.

Fried foods, sugary drinks, fast food, refined carbohydrates and products high in fat and salt were viewed as unhealthy. Some healthy options, including leafy vegetables, legumes and chicken liver, were avoided because people were unsure how to prepare them in an appealing way. Promotions and advertising also affected purchasing decisions. Price-conscious consumers said they relied on specials and compared prices.

Cooking at home was viewed as cheaper than buying ready-made meals. Shops close to home or work were also preferred because they reduced transport expenses.

AWARENESSEVENT IS ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST KITE FESTIVALS

She explained that, much like kites soaring against strong winds, people living withmental health challenges demonstrate resilience every day.

MORETHANJUSTKITES

While spectacular kite displays remain the festival’s biggest attraction, visitors canalso enjoy live entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and family-friendly fun throughoutthe weekend.

Every ticket purchased anddonation madehelps Cape MentalHealth continue providing essentialfree mentalhealth services tovulnerable communitiesacross the WesternCape

Theorganisation hopes this year’s festivalwill continue its long-standing mission of reducing the stigma

Researchers,including UWC dietetics and nutrition lecturer Dr Nazeeia Sayedand department head Prof Rina Swart, found that participants generally understood the benefitsofhealthy eating buthealth wasseldom the deciding factor when food was bought.

One participantdescribed the realityof householdbudgeting: “Inour household we do not just buy food. Rather, we check thepriceofeach food itemfirst to see how much it costs.”

FAMILYPREFERENCESANDSPECIALS

Household members alsoplayed amajor role in food decisions. Participants chose mealsthat would satisfy children, partners and otherrelatives, while ensuring everyonehad enoughtoeat.

Healthy alternativeswere overlooked if they were considered too expensive, unfamiliar or unlikely to appeal to the whole family.

Participants identified whole grains, fruit,vegetables, legumes, lean protein and minimally processed foodsashealthy.

Snacksand treats, including yoghurt, were often regarded as luxuries.

Participants said they would rather spend money on essentials such as flour. Products with alonger shelf life werealso more attractive than foods that spoiled quickly.

Local spaza shops were valued for their proximity and convenience. Some also allowed customers to buy on credit. However, participants raised concerns about the freshness and expiry dates of some products sold there.

Theresearchers cautioned that the findings may not apply to all South African communities, but noted the study offered important insight

They recommended closer cooperation among government, retailers, the food industry and other stakeholders to improve access to healthier food.

Healthier products should be promoted more actively, while marketing of unhealthy options should be reduced. They added that retail changes should formpart of wider public-health efforts.

Ratespathdown remainsonpause

Fdablerepaymentbeatsa nard Kondowe

Mott adds thatwaiting for cuts that may be months away is rarely the win buyers imagine.

“The right home at an affordable repayment beats aperfect interest rate on ahome you missed,” he says.

For sellers, on theother hand, a steady rate environment works in theirfavour, because buyers who can plan are buyers whocommit The fundamentals still apply: price realistically andpresent theproperty well, andastable market does the rest.

The rental market has been one of the steadiercorners of property through the rate swings, and JacquiSavage,national rentalsmanager for thegroup, expects that to continue.

“Higher borrowingcosts tend to keepsome would-be buyers renting for longer, andthat supports demand,” she says.

“We’veseenrentalsstayresilient, particularly in well-connected areas where people want to live and work.”

That resiliencecomeswith a caveat.Affordabilityisunder pressure for tenants too, and Savage says careful vetting matters more than ever.

“Demand is healthy, but so is theneed for diligence,”she notes. “Thorough screening protects both thelandlord andthe tenant, and it’s thesingle best wayto avoid problems down the line.”

LOOKINGAHEAD

With July settled, attention turnstowhether the bank can begin easingagain before the year is out —a question that rests largely on fueland global conditions. Mott’s view is that the nextdecisionshouldn’tdominate anyone’s thinking.

“A single rate decision is rarely thethingthatmakes or breaks a property move,” he says. “What matters is buyingwithin your means,inthe right place, for the right reasons.Get thoseright and you can weather whatever the bankdecides —this month or any other.”

It’s asteadying note on whichto enter thesecondhalf of theyear

By-lawchanges may affect Airbnb letters

The new short-termletting by-law proposed by the City of Cape Town will affect many property investors who have acquiredhomes and apartments specifically to let them out via Airbnb and other booking platforms —but they should think twice before deciding to sell theseproperties.

That’s the wordfrom Adel and Charl Louw, principals of the Chas Everitt Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl office, who note that from 1July next year, owners of any property that is let on ashort-termbasis for more than 50% of the total annual room nights available can expect to paycommercial rather than residential property rates.

However, rather than making ahasty decision to sell these properties,they say, investors should know that thereisa compelling opportunity now to pivottowards long-term rentals, whichisasector currently experiencing significant undersupply in Cape Town.

“Thereisachronic shortage of long-term rental stock across themetro, particularly in central areas and along the Atlantic Seaboard,” they note. “Demand is exceptionally strong, vacancy rates are extremely low, and wellpriced,well-located properties are being let very quickly.”

STRONGRENTALMARKET FUNDAMENTALS

The latest statistics show that while rentals in the Western Cape grew by almost 7% in 2025 to average between R11000 and R12 000 per month, thosein central Cape Town range from R13 000 to R15000 per month for one-bedroom units and start at around R19000 for twobedroom apartments, with prime properties in sought-afterareas often achieving significantly higherfigures.

“In addition, vacancy rates aregenerally well below 2%, underscoring the strengthof tenant demand, and rental properties in Cape Town also have good capital growth potential. Property values in the city rose by an average of 9% in 2025, and rental supply continues to lagdemand despite ongoing new development.”

In this context, the Louws say, switching to long-term

Rateschangeexpected forrentals.

letting could provide investors with stable, predictable income streams while still benefiting from strong capital growth —and avoiding the potential increase in operating costs associated with commercial rates.

PROFESSIONALMANAGEMENTISKEY

But akey consideration for landlords who make the change, they caution, is securing reliable, financially stable tenants who will honour theirlease agreements and keep the property in good condition. “This is where working with aprofessional agency becomes critical, and at Chas Everitt, our specialised rental management division conducts thorough vetting, credit checks and ongoing management to protect landlords’ assets and ensure consistent returns.”

Thenew by-law has been proposed as part of the city’s move to enforce existing policy more consistently and ensure fairness across the accommodation sector, where hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs already pay commercial rates. Under the proposed framework, properties will be classified as commercial if they are not primary residences and are used wholly for short-term letting, or if they are available for short-term letting for more than 50% of their total annual room nights. And while the city has emphasised that it continues to support tourism and does not intend to restrict shorttermletting, the Louws believe the policy shift will naturally rebalance portions of the market.

“Short-term letting will remain aviable and important part of Cape Town’stourism economy, but for many investors, especially thoseoperating at scale, the numbers may increasingly favour long-term rentals, and given the current supply-demand dynamics, that will be avery attractive position to be in.”

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After weeks of intense football at Strandfontein SportsGround during the group stages of the Bayviewu-16 Youth CupTournament, hundreds of soccer lovers gathered at AthloneStadium on Saturday 25 July for the finals of the competition.

La Masia EliteFootball Club (FC)from Johannesburg wonthe Platinum Final category after defeating United FC 2-0, whileD6Mitchells Plain defeated Rising Stars by 5-4 on penalties in the Gold Final. Ulana Academy thumped Seaside Academy 4-0 in the Silver Final, with Sunningdale City taking Bronze Final after overcoming Malibu United 2-0.

RESULTS

BRONZE

Runners up: Malibu United FC 0

Winners: SunningdaleFC2

SILVER

Runners up: Seaside spurs 0

Winners: Ulana Academy4

GOLD

Runners up: Rising Stars 0(Pen 4)

Winners: D6 mitchells plain 0(pen 5)

D6 Mitchells Plain wononpenalties

WAGIETCUP

Runners up: BayviewFC0

Winners: Imtieyaaz Wagiet invitationalteam1

PLATIMUN

Runners up: Untied FC 0

Winners :LAMasia EliteFC2

ACTIONPACKED FINALS

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