TygerBurger | Kuilsrivier | E-Edition | 5 November 2025

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Die lede mag dalk almal al meer as 50 jaar op die “klok” hê, maar hulle het nog hope woema in die tenk Vier dae elke week kom die lede van die Sarepta Aerobics Club by die saal in die buurt se sportkompleks bymekaar om die dag op ‘n aktiewe noot te begin Maandae is dit aërobiese oefeninge, Dinsdae pilates, Woensdae word ge-zumba en

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Donderdae is lyndans

Die klub is as ‘n seniorsklub begin, maar daar’s so baie skop, die ‘senior’ word sommer weggelaat

Verlede Woensdag is daar selfs ‘n bietjie feesgevier

Lauretta Anthony, komiteelid sê die klub hou ‘n jaarlikse viering, genaamd “Everybodies’ birthday” om sommer al die lede se verjaarsdae te vier

Die dag was wel ekstra spesiaal omdat die klub se oudste lid,

Richard Davis, Woensdag (29 Oktober) 90 geword het

Dit blyk sommer gou uit die gesels met Davis dat hierdie ‘n “90-nie-uit-nie” is Davis vertel hy is die afgelope drie jaar lid van die klub En ja, jy sal hom elke oggend van Maandag tot Donderdag van 09:00 tot 10:00 by die saal aantref, besig met die dag se oefensessie

Hy is ‘n “ou danser” wat ken van “two-step” en wals, al die outydse danse en dus geniet hy

die “jazz-oggende” waar daar die meeste gedans word “Ons het ‘n goeie instrukteur wat ‘ballroom’ doen, Harold (Hartzenberg) ” Vir elke oggend se sessie neem ‘n ander instrukteur leiding Dit bied ook afwisseling Die lede, nou al meer as 150, is meestal vroue “getroud en weduwees

Dit is ‘n baie ‘jolly’ groep,” sê Davis

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WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day

. Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap uit na 'n volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat Ontmoet by die reservaat se ingang om 19:00 en geniet die sonsondergang by die kanon om 19:15 voordat almal om 19:30 op 'n nagstaptog van 'n uur lank vertrek. Bring peuselhappies, 'n flitslig en geskikte stapskoene saam Hierdie geleentheid is 'n wonderlike kans om 'n rustige aand buite met familie en vriende te geniet en die naglewe van die reservaat te verken. Kontak André by 071 089 9503 vir meer inligting oor die reservaat

FRIDAY7NOVEMBER

. Edgemead Family Night Market takes place at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive 16:00 tp 21:00 Craft, Bric a Brac, food, live music and fun for the whole family

SATERDAG8NOVEMBER

. Die Wes-Kaapse tak van die Broodboomvereniging van Suid-Afrika (BVSA) hou sy jaarlikse ope dag en plantverkoping op van 09:00 tot 15:00 in Tara, Durbanville 'n Verskeidenheid broodbome is weer vanjaar beskikbaar, terwyl ander skaars en eksotiese plante ook te koop sal wees. Die ope dag en verkoping vind plaas by Krisantslot 1 in Tara. Toegang is gratis. Mense kan ook op die dag by die vereniging aansluit teen R260 per jaar om hul kennis van broodbome uit te brei.

. A book sale will be held at the market on at Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 14:00 The market is held every second Saturday of the month at the centre at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville There will be R5 books for sale Contact Terence on (WhatsApp) 082 224 5454 or Allen on 078 393 5924 for more information.

. Coin enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Cape Town Coin Show returns to the Century City Convention Centre Running from 10:00 to 16:00 with free entry, the event will showcase accredited international and local coin dealers. A major highlight of the show will be the exclusive release of a limited-edition silver Kruger Rand featuring the iconic Cape Town skyline . Christ the Mediator Church in Portland, Mitchell's Plain, will host its annual bazaar at the church on 8 November at 08:00 The pageants include Mr Legs for men of all ages and Granny's Got Groove, for the sassiest, most stylish and funkiest grannies. The seven-a-side soccer tournament will be for girls and boys and will take place from 09:30 For more information, call the office at 021 3922 850 or send a WhatsApp message to 076 775 2013.

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

. Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryf-werksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. All proceeds go to helping uplifting the community Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840

Airportexpansion getsgreenlight

Cape Winelands Airport has received environmental authorisation (EA) from the provincial department of environmental affairs and development planning (DEADP), marking a key step forward in the planned airport expansion.

The authorisation was officially issued last Monday 27 October despite fears of noise pollution, traffic congestion and others The planned expansion of Cape Winelands Airport is expected to be an investment of approximately R8 billion into the economy of the Western Cape, according to a media release by the airport One of the biggest infrastructure projects in the City of Cape Town, it is anticipated to open in 2028

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This approval marks a major milestone in the progression of the project and authorises the applicant, Capewinelands Aero, to proceed with a phased expansion across 883ha that will transform the existing facility into a major aviation hub complete with terminal buildings, general aviation facilities and extensive supporting infrastructure such as new sewage systems, electricity infrastructure, access roads, stormwater management structures and solar photovoltaic installations

The approval follows an extensive environmental assessment and consultation process undertaken in full compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)

The authorisation is the culmination of more than two years of dedicated environmental planning and public participation, including four rounds of public consultation, two open days, and over 40 specialist studies assessing environmental, social, and technical factors With this authorisation now in place, the environmental practitioners have 14 days to formally notify all registered interested and affected parties

“The granting of environmental authorisation is an important validation of the extensive work and consultation that has gone into ensuring this project meets the highest environmental and community standards,” says Deon Cloete, managing director of Cape Winelands Airport

NEXTPHASE

The next phase will focus on developing the detailed plans and implementation measures as stipulated by DEADP before any construction-related activities begin

The Cape Winelands Airport expansion project aims to establish a modern, multipurpose regional airport that enhances connectivity, supports economic growth and unlocks new opportunities for trade, tourism, and industry across the Western Cape, according to the media release

The proposed project entails the expansion of the existing Cape Winelands Airport in a phased development approach

This includes the realignment of the A masterplan perspective by

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Hy is reg met raad en aanmoediging vir jonger mense en veral diegene wat so pas afgetree het “Raak aktief Kry ‘n stokperdtjie iets wat jy geniet, wat dit ook al is ‘n Mens moet aan die gang bly Hou jou brein besig en jou liggaam aan die gang dit is wat ‘n mens nodig het ”

As jy dit nie doen nie, wees gewaarsku: “Mens verroes nogal gou ”

SAMESYN

Die waarde daarvan om lid van ‘n klub te wees, som Davis so op: “Jy bluf jouself as jy sê jy luister op die radio na oefenprogramme Dan dink jy, ek gaan daai doen, maar jy kom nooit op jou eie sover om dit te doen nie maar as jy aan ‘n klub behoort, dan is daar soort van ‘n verpligting op jou; jy moet dit doen,” sê hy “Is maar so met ‘n mens, as daar nie ‘n verpligting op jou is nie, dan laat jy maar alles slaplê ” Net so belangrik soos ‘n gesonde liggaam is ‘n gesonde gees en samesyn “Jy maak baie goeie kontakte Daar is altyd ‘n paar wat jou gaan mis as jy nie opdaag nie Môre wil hulle weet: ‘waar was jy? Is iets verkeerd?’ ‘’ sê Davis “Ons het ook gereeld vergaderings waar jy kans kry om jou probleme te uiter ” Die klub reêl ook uitstappies “Aan die einde van die jaar het ons ‘n groot afsluitingsgeselligheid Dit is gewoonlik by die see en almal is daar; niemand gaan dit mis nie Jy kan dan maar jou hare laat sak,” skerts Davis

ONDERSTEUNING

Aan die ernstiger kant voeg hy by: “Dit is ook ‘n ondersteuningsgroep as jy die dag siek is of nie lekker voel nie, dan is almal daar om jou te ondersteun ” Soms vat dit net ‘n paar woorde om ‘n ander se gemoed op te helder, laat blyk Davis Dit is inderdaad soos een uitgebreide

familie, gee hy toe

Volgens Davis het hy in die diplomatieke diens onder die destydse buitelandse minister Pik Botha gedien “Die diplomatieke ondervinding was baie interessant Toe ek in Londen gewerk het, is ek darem aan die oorlede koningin voorgestel en Prins Phillip ” By ‘n “garden party” het hy vir Lady Di ontmoet “’n Pragtige vrou, magtig weet jy, sy was nou mooi!”’

“Ja, ek het baie interessante mense ontmoet Ek was in Londen toe Margaret Thatcher eerste minister was; dit was ‘n baie interessante tyd ” Davis sê hy het in 1994 afgetree “Die dag voor die nuwe regering intree, toe tree ek uit En ek is nie spyt nie,” lag hy

Highbury Foundation to host AGM

Civic

To optimise the time, please send your questions in advance to highbury foundation kr@gmail com . Contact Winston Middleton on 082 202 3214 or Leanne Stellenberg on 082 371 4252 for more information.

cutting ribbons here Frans Kamffer,store manager of Builders Haasendal in River Quarter,traded scissors for a saw,cutting through a wooden board to officially open the store on Thursday 30 October From left are Johnny Sobreira (regional operations manager,Massmart),Unathi Kildase (vice-president game operations,Massmart),Karen Ferreni (operations vice-president,Builders),Vuyo Sandla (operations strategy executive,Massmart),Wouter de Vos (Ward 11 councillor),Kamffer,and Dries D’Hooghe (Chief Operating Officer,Massmart).

Newname,same24hourservice

After more than six decades of serving the northern suburbs community, the iconic M-KEM 24 Hour Pharmacy in Bellville is embarking on an exciting new chapter as UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health, while maintaining its commitment to providing uninterrupted health-care services to local families.

The transition, announced by founder Hylton Mallach, fondly known as Mr M, comes as part of M-KEM’s partnership with Clicks Holdings, established in 2023

For Bellville residents who have relied on the pharmacy’s roundthe-clock services for generations the change represents continuity rather than disruption

“When I first opened the doors of M-KEM in 1964 my dream was simple, to create a pharmacy that puts people first,” reflected Mallach, whose vision has served countless northern suburbs families through medical emergencies, late-night needs and everyday health-care requirements

He no longer serves as the owner of M-KEM as the Clicks Group has been the owner since 2023

The pharmacy made history in the Western Cape when it pioneered 24-hour pharmaceutical services “In 1999 M-KEM became one of the first pharmacies in South Africa to be open 24 hours a day, ensuring care was always available, day or night,” Mallach noted, a service that has

M-KEM IS NOW PART OF CLICKS HOLDINGS

become essential for Bellville and surrounding communities

COMMUNITYCORNERSTONE REMAINSUNCHANGED

For loyal customers concerned about changes to their trusted healthcare provider, Mallach offered reassurance: “What does this mean for me as a customer?

The answer is simple: everything you love about M-KEM stays exactly the same ”

The familiar faces behind the counter, the specialised clinics and the gold-standard service that has made M-KEM a community institution will continue unabated

The pharmacy’s location in Bellville remains the same as is the round-the-clock availability that has made it a lifeline for emergency medications and urgent healthcare needs continues without interruption

“Today I am honoured to share some exciting news about our future

“In 2023, M-KEM proudly became part of Clicks Holdings, and with this partnership comes the opportunity to take the very best of M-KEM and expand it further than ever before,”

Mallach explained

The rebranding to UniCare 24/7 Trusted Health represents more than just a name change; it signals the recognition of a

uniquely successful community pharmacy model that is now set to benefit other South African communities

The M-KEM approach, characterised by treating health care as personal rather than transactional, has proven so successful in Bellville that it will now serve as the template for a new network of communityfocused pharmacies nationwide

“This transition is not an ending,” Mallach emphasised, "but the continuation of a legacy, one that I am personally proud to endorse "

LOOKINGAHEADWHILE HONOURINGTHEPAST

As Bellville prepares to welcome the UniCare era the community can take pride in knowing its local pharmacy is the gold standard for community health care in South Africa

The model of care developed in the northern suburbs will now extend its reach to help other communities across the country

For Bellville residents the message is clear: while the name above the door may change the community-centred care that has defined M-KEM for 60 years continues stronger than ever under the UniCare banner

The pharmacy continues to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at its familiar Bellville location, ensuring the northern suburbs community never goes without essential health-care services

DuisendemansinAthlonebyeen ’n

Historiese oomblik het Saterdag 1 November in die Athlone-stadion afgespeel toe duisende mans van oor die Kaapse Vlakte en omliggende gebiede heen vir die Mighty Men Cape Flats-geleentheid opgedaag het ’n dag van gebed, lofprysing en herstel

Die byeenkoms, gereël deur Radio Tygerberg 104FM, was ’n kragtige herinnering dat God steeds werk in die hart van mans in Suid-Afrika

Een van die aangrypendste oomblikke van die dag was toe Ivor Swartz sy roerende getuienis gedeel het Hy het in armoede sonder ’n pa grootgeword, by die berugte 26’s-bende betrokke geraak, en is uiteindelik tronk toe omdat hy sy broer vermoor het In die tronk het sy lewe handomkeer verander Vandag reis hy rond om by geleenthede mans aan te moedig om hul identiteit in God te vind

Die bekende Johnny Davids, aanbieder op SuperSport, het sy storie gedeel van hoe hy bo mishandeling, armoede en geweldige teenstand uitgestyg het tot die sukses wat hy vandag in sy lewe smaak Hy het getuig dat God hom vrygemaak het sodat hy sonder vrees en wanhoop kan leef ’n boodskap wat duisende mans diep geraak het

BOODSKAPVANLEIERSKAP

Die hoogtepunt van die dag was toe Angus Buchan die skare toegespreek het Mans en kinders het hom letterlik om die nek geval toe hy en die burgemeester van Kaapstad, Geordin HillLewis, die skare voor die verhoog gaan groet het Hy het ook van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak

DIT WAS ‘N DAG VAN GEBED EN LOFPRYSING

om vir Hill-Lewis, as leier van Kaapstad, te bid in 'n roerende oomblik op die verhoog Met sy kenmerkende passie het hy mans aangemoedig om hul plek in hul huis en gemeenskap in te neem om geestelike leiers te wees, hul gesinne te beskerm, en ’n nuwe generasie in geloof groot te maak Sy oproep tot bekering en gebed het die stadion met ’n atmosfeer van eerbied en hoop gevul

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Aanbidding is kragtig gelei deur Neville D, Grammy-genomineerde musikant en aanbieder van Radio Tygerberg se Real Brekfisprogram Neville, wat self op die Kaapse Vlakte grootgeword het, het die gehoor herinner aan die krag van lofprysing en dankbaarheid ongeag omstandighede Hy is vergesel deur ’n manskoor wat die stadion gevul het met liedere van geloof en oorwinning “Mighty Men Cape Flats was meer as net ’n byeenkoms Dit is ’n beweging van hoop Ons kon nie langer staan en toekyk hoe geweld op die Kaapse Vlakte daagliks lewens eis nie Vandag het ons gesien hoe harte aangeraak word, lewens verander en gemeenskappe versterk word Dit is slegs die begin van iets groots,” sê Hardus Zevenster, van die Bloudruk Groep

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The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) concluded its “Level Up” Series with an inspiring pitch competition on 21 October at the Momentum Auditorium, showcasing the innovative spirit and sustainability focus of local Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the greater Bellville area

The pitch event, which formed part of the 2025 Bellville Business Expo (BBEXPO) pre-activities, celebrated the culmination of an eight-week intensive business development programme that supported 32 local entrepreneurs through workshops, mentorship, and coaching sessions

PEKKISHTAKESTOPHONOURS

The competition’s winner, Pekkish, a Bellville-based software solutions company, impressed judges with their innovative approach to empowering small and informal businesses Operating live since 2020, Pekkish provides digital tools including a Point of Sale (POS) system, WhatsApp AI-integrated assistant, and an online marketplace platform to help small businesses overcome structural and administrative challenges

“Our goal is to formalise informal businesses, enhancing their scalability and reach while contributing to economic growth and sustainability,” said Sodieq Barendse from Pekkish, whose victory builds on their previous success at the Bellville Business Expo

LEGACYBUSINESSHONOURED

Second place was awarded to Davis Clothing Collection, led by Carmy Davis, whose sustainable manufacturing business produces baby wear, men’s clothing, and ladies’ underwear The company stands

Kunsstudios in Boston maak hul deure oop vir publiek

Open Studios 2025 bied unieke geleentheid om oorspronklike kunswerke teen studiepryse te koop

Op Saterdag 6 Desember sal Boston Studio in Bellville weer sy deure vir kunsliefhebbers open wanneer Boston

Open Studios 2025 van 09:00 tot 17:00 plaasvind Die jaarlikse gebeurtenis, wat as ’n hoogtepunt beskou word, bied besoekers die seldsame geleentheid om kunstenaars in hul kreatiewe ruimtes te ontmoet en oorspronklike kunswerke teen goeie pryse dikwels 30 tot 60% laer as galerypryse te koop

Vanjaar is ’n oorgangsfase vir die gewilde gebeurtenis Die stigters, Laurette de Jager en Ilse Nieman, wat die inisiatief jare gelede van stapel gestuur het, tree ná vanjaar se weergawe af

Die leierstokkie word dan aan ’n nuwe komitee, bestaande uit Annehette Troost, Adele Helfrich en Jacques Kannemeyer oorhandig “Ons is trots op wat ons bereik het en opgewonde oor die toekoms onder nuwe leierskap,” sê De Jager

BYNA30KUNSTENAARS

Vanjaar sal 29 kunstenaars van verskillende dissiplines hul studio's in die gebied oopmaak wat begrens word deur die N1, Voortrekkerweg, Durbanweg en Mike Pienaar-boulevard

Die deelnemers sluit in visuele kunstenaars Hugo de Villiers en Jacques Kannemeyer, asook verskeie ander gevestigde kunstenaars

Die fotograwe is Hendre Louw en Amy Krause, terwyl die keramiekkunstenaars

Karen Kotze en Trudy Oosthuizen ook gaan uitstal

Dan is daar ook die ontwerpers Karla Louw, Annette Oosthuizen, Terice Louw en Marinda Lindeque, asookskrywer Mareli Smit en wynmaker Pieter de Waal

SPESIALEUITSTALLINGVIRGOEIEDOEL

’n Opwindende nuwe toevoeging vanjaar is die Thinking Rabbits-uitstalling in

vennootskap met The Thinking Fund (TTF)

Die uitstalling sal sy debuut by die Open Studios maak voordat dit op 13 Desember na die Candice Bermangalery verhuis, gevolg deur ’n aanlyn liefdadigheidsveiling

Opbrengste sal beurse en vaardigheidsontwikkelingsprogramme ondersteun, wat die volgende generasie se talent sal help bevorder

Die Boston Open Studios-konsep strek verder as net die verkoop van kuns

Dit bied vir die publiek ’n unieke kans om die kunstenaarslewe van naderby te ervaar, kreatiewe prosesse te verstaan, en direkte kontak met plaaslike talent te maak

“Dit haal die geheimsinnige uit die kunstenaarstudio en skep ’n gemeenskapsgevoel rondom kreatiwiteit,” verduidelik een van die organiseerders Besoekers kan die dag na hartelus geniet deur van studio tot studio te beweeg, kunstenaars in aksie te sien, en unieke stukke vir hul eie versamelings te koop

Die gebeurlikheid is gratis en oop vir die publiek ’n perfekte daguitstappie vir gesinne en kunsliefhebbers . Volg @bostonopenstudios op Facebook en Instagram vir meer inligting.

Breastcancer statsshared

The Breathe Foundation and Catwalk Models International created awareness on breast cancer specifically breast cancer in men at the De Ville Centre in Durbanville on Saturday 25 October

"Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in South Africa, accounting for 14 to 23,2% of all female cancers," says Silvia Craucamp, chief executive officer of the Breathe Foundation and a sister in oncology

"While incidence rates vary between different population groups, the country has a higher breast cancer death rate than wealthier nations, often due to late diagnosis, limited healthcare access and more aggressive cancer subtypes The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer is approximately one in 27 for South African women," she says

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"While white women have a higher incidence rate, coloured women may be diagnosed at a later stage possibly due to poor access to screening and treatment, according to Statistics South Africa," she says

"White women have a higher incidence rate (around one in 13), similar to Western countries, while African women have a lower rate (around one in 81), similar to Japan Risk increases with age, but many women under 40 are also diagnosed," Craucamp says

"The more aggressive triple-negative

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RAISED AT DE VILLE CENTRE

breast cancer (TNBC) is more commonly diagnosed in younger women and can be harder to treat, according to Statistics South Africa," she says

MALEBREASTCANCER

"In South Africa, male breast cancer accounts for approximately 1,8% to 3% of all breast cancer cases, which is higher than the global average of less than 1%," she says

According to Dr Johan Blomerus from SCP Radiology on the website of Statistics South Africa, black men have higher incidence rates for all breast cancer subtypes

"Invasive ductal carcinoma is the most common type, and the survival rate is often lower than for women, emphasising the importance of early detection," according to the article

"The overall survival rate for men with breast cancer is currently lower compared to women highlighting the need for early diagnosis and treatment," according the article

Advice for breast cancer includes regular screening, starting in your 20s, with clinical exams every one to three years until age 40, then annually

. Contact the Breathe Foundation on npobreathefoundation@gmail com with enquiries.

Tyd wag vir niemand

Dis weer daai tyd van die jaar wanneer almal hoop dat tyd 'n klein bietjie vinniger kan aanbeweeg

Dit was 'n lang jaar; mense is moeg en wil gaan rus

Kersfees is om die draai en die feestyd begin oor minder as 'n maand Die Kersfeesversierings is op en Michael Buble, Boney M en Mariah Carey se bekende Kersliedjies speel weer binnekort oral in elke winkelsentrum

Ek is bly dat die feestyd aangebreek het en sien baie uit daarna Maar om eerlik te wees, ek wens soms dat die tyd 'n bietjie stadiger kan stap

Ek het so baie dinge gehad wat ek graag vanjaar wou gedoen het, maar 2025 het gekom en gegaan Dalk aanstaande jaar?

Maar ek weet vir 'n feit 2026 gaan ook seker in 'n oogwink verbygaan En voor ons dit weet, is dit al weer tyd vir die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi in 2027

Kommentaar // Comments

BULL FLUGTAG SOARS AGAIN: Fun,laughter and high-flying excitement filled

Waarom gaan die tyd so gou, wonder ek soms Ek is seker ek is nie al een wat dít wonder nie

Dit voel soos gister toe ons nog laas om die Kerstafel gesit het en crackers oopgeskiet het, geskenke oopgemaak het en as 'n familie saamgekuier het Dit voel soos gister toe ek my vrou en seuntjie 'n soentjie en drukkie gegee het en gesê het “Voorspoedige Nuwejaar” Ek kan dit nog so duidelik onthou

My seun se skooljaar in graad 2 vanjaar het ook gevlieg

Die arme klong het nog nie eens sy onderwyser gewoond geraak nie, en daar kry hy 'n nuwe een

My vrou het vanjaar studeer, en vandeesweek haar laaste eksamen afgelê Ek weet uit ervaring dat wanneer mens studeer, die tyd geneig is om nog vinniger aan te beweeg

Ek weet ek is nie al een wat 'n jaar begin met groot planne nie Ek weet baie mense stel doelwitte vir hulself aan die begin van die jaar sogenaamde Nuwejaarsvoornemens maar haal dit nie Dis doelwitte wat binne ons bereik is, maar die tyd laat ons dit net nie toe nie Dis nie omdat ons lui is nie, maar die realiteit is ons almal werk; kinders het skool, sport, huiswerk en dan is daar familie en vriende vir wie ons moet tyd maak Ons het side hustles, stokperdjies en behoort aan of een of ander buitemuurseof kerkklub wat ons tyd in beslag neem

My plan vanjaar was om by een van daai klubs aan te sluit, om verder te studeer, fiks te raak, iewers heen te reis met my gesin en eintlik net meer tyd met my vriende en familie te spandeer, veral met my seun

Ons samelewing is op 'n hasepad êrens of iewers heen, voel dit soms vir my Die hoogtepunt van baie mense se werksweek is die naweek wanneer ons vir twee dae kan afskakel, 'n vuurtjie kan aansteek, ‘n glas wyn kan drink en sport kan geniet

Vir ander wat die jaar hard gewerk het en byna geen breek geneem het nie, is daai hoogtepunt die feestyd, maar selfs die feestyd vlieg in n oogwink verby Voor ons ons oë kan uitvee, is dit Junie 2026 en winter

Ek weet dat die horlosie nie aangepas kan word nie en dat dit nie kan stilstaan nie Tyd staan vir niemand stil nie

Ek wens net soms dat die tyd net klein bietjie stadiger kan beweeg Waarom? Behalwe vir dit wat ek reeds genoem het, is daar soveel dinge wat ek as ouer nog wil doen met my seun

In 'n dokumentêre program onlangs sê 'n avontuurlustige aan die aanbieder, "ons het net een lewe, en dis nog nie eers 100 jaar nie " -RICHARDROBERTS

Embrace analog to balance digital life

Regarding the letter published on 29 October, it appears that the world has moved from physical childhood slavery to mental childhood slavery Meditation tai chi hiking many sports and activities away from computers help solve this problem I am a software developer with 40 years experience I hike I meditate I do tai chi I wear a 40-year-old watch that doesn’t count steps or tell me things I really don’t need to know On my bike, I don t use a headset or bluetooth

I don’t play computer games There are loads of great board games and there is my favourite activity, being able to have an old fashioned discussion without resorting to Google to check things I asked an electrical engineer friend a question the other day He said have you asked Google? I then emailed my

question to an electrical engineering professor I know, who I studied with in 1982, and he referred me to an electronic engineer who can solve the problem

We need to have digital and analog worlds I still have an old motorcycle with an analog speedometer I dislike these new digital speedometers which my car has, and which give one zero “distance”, zero reference point I live in Milnerton If people can get groups of 10 or more people (scholars included) together, I am willing to run weekly meditation and tai chi classes People can email me (david@mypowerstation biz) WhatsApp notifications are switched off on my phone as they distract me too much

My personal view is that these activities increase people s brain power and ability to do more and stay

Weekend events gridlock city

I think it s time to say to the City administration: Wat genoeg is, is genoeg!

There is hardly a weekend going by without some or other huge event Now we just had this "Classic Motor Race” on an extremely busy Kgosana Drive It’s been poorly planned and seriously inconvenienced probably 100 000 residents who use the affected routes to travel between work and home daily The City no doubt made millions, but won't compensate even one of the affected citizens who’s travelling time will have been longer, using more fuel or paying more for taxi fare

If it’s not a marathon, it’s a huge football game in the stadium when thousands come in their cars gridlocking the city centre for hours (Sunday 5 October) I don’t know what the authorities did during the Western Cape in 2010, I wasn’t here, but I read about parking facilities to the east of the city centre and shuttle buses If then, why not now ?

Film crews hanging around everywhere blocking some roads even during the week or there is a fun walk, or the Cape Town Carnival, or beach Pro Volleyball in Camps Bay, as if that suburb isn’t congested enough It’s become almost impossible for large

coaches to drive along Victoria road any time on any day

The cruise ship season is here again when up to a dozen coaches depart from the cruise terminal on the days a ship is docked Driving up and down Kloof Nek road is a nightmare for the drivers, while turning into it coming from the cable way station in Tafelberg road is a lesson in extreme patience

Not to forget about the CTICC, hosting thousands of conference participants regularly, causing traffic along the adjacent roads to creep along at best Cape Town’s traffic control is totally out of sync at any time in the week, the City administration is out of touch with reality and staging such huge events is pleasuring relatively few yet causing thousands of the rate paying citizens much disruption

The time is long overdue when the number of huge events must be kept to a minimum, such as the traditional ones, Tweede Nuwejaar, the Two Oceans and the Argus

Additional ones should be limited to a maximum of maybe one a month, not like now when we have almost one every weekend

PETERSMULIK,Rugby

ahead of automation which started in 1760 with the first industrial revolution Imagine being able to work with and absorb and do two to 40 times more than you do now Imagine the ability to instantly recall things you learned years or decades ago Imagine learning techniques that allow you to remember things you think you have forgotten All possible Our brains are individually more powerful than every computer on the planet But do we have the user manual to use them efficiently and effectively? Meditation tai chi and other activities help to develop our brains and help to develop our intuition Intuition is knowing things we were never taught I use my intuition to find possible answers which I always research and check

DAVIDLIPSCHITZ,Milnerton

‘Not a mistake’

Your article “Milnerton High parent pleads for mercy on family (TygerBurger 29 October) refers

Where was the “mercy” for the victim of your son’s bullying behaviour?

This is not some alleged activity It was captured on video for all to see!

And to dismiss deliberate behaviour as a “mistake” is ludicrous

A mistake is when you add 2 + 2 and get 5

This deliberate behaviour caused both physical and emotional harm the victim will live with for the rest of his life

While you are scared to leave your house, imagine the horror endured by the victim having to go to school every day and having to face your son's assault, physical or verbal

This is not about you

It’s about the victim, so deal with it like the victim had to deal with being beaten by a gang of cowards and thugs

What will they be getting up to once they leave school?

Jail time is the only appropriate punishment

'NOBULL',Milnerton

Arts, culture and heritage projects can apply for City funding

The City of Cape Town has announced nearly R8 million in funding for arts, culture, and heritage projects over the next two financial years, with applications now open for local organisations looking to unlock creativity and empower communities across the city

The funding initiative, managed through the City’s arts and culture development department, aims to support sustainable cultural projects targeting young people aged seven to 35 years, as well as vulnerable groups including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities

“Arts, culture and heritage have the power to change lives,” said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health

“They provide a space for people to discover their voice, for communities to come together and for our shared stories to be told The projects are also educational and can enhance and develop skills among our youth and vulnerable groups, especially in disadvantaged groups, to build a brighter future ”

FUNDINGBREAKDOWNANDREQUIREMENTS

Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding

Eligible projects include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, and exhibitions, with particular emphasis on initiatives that are accessible and affordable to local communities

Projects must fall within one of five categories:

. Temporary public art; . Visual and performing arts; . Heritage awareness and storytelling; . Therapeutic arts interventions; and . Music

APPLICATIONPROCESSANDDEADLINES

The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December

All submissions requiring official application forms available from subcouncil offices, the arts and culture branch, or online at www capetown gov za/grants-in-aid

Applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must comply with the Municipal Financial Management Act Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted

INFORMATIONSESSIONSSCHEDULED

To assist potential applicants, the City has scheduled several information sessions where application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained:

WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER:

. 10:00-11:00: Claremont Civic Centre; . 13:00-14:00: Sarepta Community Hall (Rietvlei Street)

THURSDAY6NOVEMBER:

. 10:00-11:00: Rylands Community Hall (38 Balu Parker Boulevard, Rylands, Athlone); . 13:00-14:00: Mowbray Town Hall (31A Main Road)

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver on stated objectives, with a focus on projects that preserve Cape Town’s diverse heritage whilst creating new opportunities across communities . Contact Rhyno Jansen on 021 417 4104 or rhyno.jansen@capetown.gov.za for more information.

. Visit https://www capetown gov za/ local%20and%20communities/financialrelief-and-rebates/financial-support-services/ grants-in-aid for details on the Grants-in-Aid policy

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DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA

Daar is iets eerlik aan Merlot Dis sag, maar tog kompleks, soos n goeie gesprek met n ou vriend

Geleë teen die suidelike hange van die Tygerberg, het De Grendel Wyne verlede week n juweel van n wyn onthul die De Tijger Merlot 2022

Dié wyn is meer as net n oesjaar; dis n huldeblyk aan Suid-Afrika en sy mense

De Tijger se naam spruit uit die geskiedenis van die Tygerberg-heuwel, waar die landgoed se wingerde trots oor die stad uitkyk

"Die eerste Nederlandse settelaars het die geel kolle van die inheemse renosterveld vir tierkolle aangesien, en so het die naam 'Tygerberg' ontstaan," vertel die eienaar, Sir De Villiers Graaff, by die deftige bekendstelling op die wynlandgoed "Vandag is De Grendel ‘n WWFbewaringskampioen, trots om hierdie bedreigde ekostelsel te beskerm "

De Tijger se ontstaan is onlosmakend met die lewenswerk van die keldermeester Charles Hopkins verweef een van Suid-Afrika se mees gerespekteerde wynmakers Sy filosofie was nog altyd om die grond met eerbied te behandel en die volgende generasie wynmakers te begelei Sedert hy in 2005 aan die stuur van De Grendel se kelder staan, kombineer hy tegniese presisie met ‘n fyn aanvoeling en ervaring Hoewel sommige wynliefhebbers dikwels verby merlot op die rakke kyk, het Hopkins en die wynmaker Morgan Steyn

DIÉ WYN IS MEER AS NET `N OESJAAR; DIS ‘N HULDEBLYK AAN SUID-AFRIKA EN SY MENSE

nog altyd in dié druif se potensiaal geglo

Die druiwe kom uit die oudste blok op die landgoed hoog teen die hange, waar die Malmesbury-skalie en kleigrond natuurlike balans bring en die seebries van die Atlantiese Oseaan die vrugte vars hou

Die 2022-oesjaar was laat, met n paar warm dae wat die wynmaker se geduld getoets het, maar die resultaat was besonders handgeoesde druiwe,

sorgvuldig gefermenteer en vir 18 maande in Franse eikehout verouder

Slegs 15 vate is gemaak, en elke bottel dra daardie gevoel van "skaarsheid"

In die glas blink De Tijger in diep robynrooi, met note van swart kersies, donker pruime en swartbessies verweef met sederhout en mokkasjokolade Die afronding is lank en vol, met ` n aanloklike nasmaak van donker sjokolade en espresso

Dié merlot vra vir iets spesiaal op die tafel Dink aan geroosterde lam, stadig gestoofde beesribbetjies of eend met ‘n bessiesous

Glans Of, as jy verkies, ‘n bordjie verouderde cheddar en ‘n stukkie donker sjokolade

Dis 'n wyn wat nóú al lekker is, maar wat met gemak ‘n dekade kan verouder, sê kenners

Volgens Hopkins was daar lank ’n behoefte aan ’n Suid-Afrikaanse merlot met meer “gewig, rypheid en verouderingspotensiaal ”

De Tijger voldoen hieraan, maar sonder om sy oorspronklike karakter te verloor

“Suid-Afrika ontdek steeds sy merlotstorie,” meen Hopkins “Ons wil hê De Grendel moet deel wees van die skryf van daardie storie en om te bewys dat merlot hier net so gewaagd kan wees as in enige plek in die wêreld ”

Slegs 4 500 bottels van die De Tijger Merlot 2022 is gemaak, en is teen R350 by www degrendel co za, die De Grendelproelokaal en -restaurant, of landswyd via Meridian te koop

Vermaak // Entertainment

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Dear Dolly & Kenny – A Tribute to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, a celebration of two country music legends is at Heroes Brackenfell on Thursday 6 November at 20:30 (doors open at 18:00). Tickets cost R180 to R220 Book at www.heroesbrackenfell.net or www.itickets.co.za.

. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: The Egyptian is on Thursday 6 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets.

. Wynand en Chereé is op Sondag 9 November om 14:00 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by www.brackenfell.net

. Far Gone - World Tour is at The Baxter Theatre from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 November A moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier Tickets R150 to R200 at Webtickets

. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Violin is on Thursday 13 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets.

. Nataniël: Catch Me Love is te sien in die Kun-

stekaap-teater van Donderdag 13 tot Sondag 16 November Met Charl du Plessis (klavier), Werner Spies (bas) en Peter Auret (tromme) Kaartjies kos R260 tot R330 by Webtickets

. Stuart Taylor’s, Odd Man Out is at The Baxter from 13 to 15 November Tickets from R180 at Webtickets . Cape Ballet Africa presents Giselle at The Baxter from 13 to 22 November Tickets at Webtickets . The Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre's Brass and Percussion Departmental Concert is on Friday 14 November at 18:00 Free entry

. Mark Haze: A Tribute to The Masters of Rock is op Vrydag 14 November om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R220 tot R260 Bespreek by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Zip Zap presents Take Me Home from 14 to 16 November The world-class acrobatics and choreography of Zip Zap’s seasoned performers with Freshlyground’s vibrant sound. Tickets R190 to R290 at Webtickets

Four-leggedathletesshinebright

The Kennel Union of Southern Africa Classic Dog Sport Weekend took place from Friday 31 October to Sunday 2 November at the Theo Marais Sports Ground in Milnerton

DOGS AND HANDLERS SHOW OFF INCREDIBLE TALENT

The event brought together elite canine competitors and their handlers from across the country to compete in highenergy sports including flyball, agility, obedience, rally, carting, and dog jumping Carina Roux captured some of the action . Visit www tygerburger co.za for more info

We wish to inform you that Road Construction activities are due to begin in Forest Drive, on Spine Road traffic circle going to Caltex traffic circle. The commence date is 15 November to 28 August 2026. Our working hours are as follows: Mondays to Fridays from 07h30 – 17h00 Saturdays 07h30 – 14h00 We wish to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the construction. Please note that the Construction site is a restricted area and is out of bounds at all times. Please notify your children that this is a hazardous area. Thanking you for your assistance. Regards,

AMANDLA GCF CONSTRUCTION

Site Manager: Asanda Ngxola 021 981 7070 Community Liasson Officer: Loyiso Martinus 068 484 4584

AANDAG ALMAL kontant vir enige huis-houdelike goed klere, skoene, beddegoed, gordyne, speelgoed, oudhede, juweliersware - goud, breekgoed, potte, elektroniese ware. MEUBELS yskaste, beddens, Sitkamerstelle, tv's (en baie meer) Johan 074 474 4275

LIKWIDASIE EN DISTRIBUSIEREKENING IN DIE BOEDEL VAN WYLE LYNETTE JANSEN, IDENTITEITSNOMMER 310624 0011 08 2, 'n WEDUWEE, EN WIE GEWOONLIK WOONAGTIG WAS TE 17 TIERBERG ROAD, BOTHASIG, KAAPSTAD EN WIE OP DIE 27 DE DAG VAN JANUARIE 2025 OORLEDE IS BOEDELNOMMER: 012409/2025 KENNIS WORD HIERMEE GEGEE INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL

Oortuigende oorwinnings aan die orde van die dag

Hoërskool Durbanville en DF Malan se eerste krieketspanne het albei oortuigende oorwinnings in die jongste reeks o 19Askolekrieketwedstryde behaal

In die Durbies (275/8) se wegholsege oor Parklands (98) was dit veral Danté Mouton (71) en Jan van Tonder (4/11) wat Partklands geknak het, terwyl Justin van Rensburg (77*) en Wynand Breytenbach (4/41) 'n leeueaandeel gehad het in DF Malan (153/5) se afrekening met Milnerton (150) Fairmont (84) is egter duidelik besig om span te bou vir die 2026-seisoen nadat Westerford (105) die Durbanvillers laat les opsê het

Die eerste span van Hoërskool Bellville is die nuwe kampioen in die noordelike

stadsgebiede se jaarlikse ses-aan-'n-kant kompetisie In verlede week se eindronde het die Bellvilliete (74/2 in die toegelate vyf boulbeurte) eers met HS Tygerberg (54) afgereken en daarna ook Durbanville (52/2) met drie paaltjies geklop Durbanville (die verdedigende kampioen) was hierdie keer die naaswenner toe hy met HS Tygerberg klaargespeel het In die uitklopkompetisies vir juniors word die halfeindronde-wedstryde vandag (Woensdag) afgehandel In die o 15-afdeling ontvang HS Tygerberg besoek van HS Durbanville terwyl Curro Durbanville teen Stellenberg speel In die o 14-afdfeling ontvang Stellenberg besoek van HS Bellville terwyl HS Durbanville gasheer is vir Curro Durbanville SARELBURGER

KosieWeyers dominates King of the Mountain

Plattekloof driver, Kosie Weyers delivered a stellar performance at the inaugural Speed Classic Cape Town, setting the fastest time in his class during the King of the Mountain event

Behind the wheel of his Porsche GT3 RS 991 2, Weyers charged up the 1,8km Philip Kgosana Drive course in an impressive 40 934 seconds, finishing 1 038 seconds ahead of Ryan Louw, who secured second place in a Porsche GT3 RS 992 Mogamad Yusuf Achmat rounded out the top three with a 45 628-second run in his BMW M3 E46

The Speed Classic Cape Town, an invitation-only hillclimb, took place on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October on a closed-off section of Philip Kgosana Drive Endorsed by Motorsport South Africa and run in a time-attack format, the event featured more than 150 cars competing across