TygerBurger | Milnerton | E-edition | 08 April 2026

Citytables ‘budgetofhope’

DESIRÉERORKE

DESIREE.RORKE@DESIREE.CO.ZA

Presenting CapeTown’s draftbudgetofthe current administration on Wednesday,MayorGeordin Hill-Lewis championed what he termed a“City of Hope” blueprint, promising thatapproximately 60% of households would experience stableorreduced rates bills despite rising property values, whilst delivering record infrastructure investment through strategic rate reductions.

Yetopposition councillors denounced theproposals as asophisticated “debt trap”,arguing that beneath the headline rate cutslies an elaborate system of fixed charges thatconstitutes apunitive “stealth tax” on property ownership. Hill-Lewis says the City will cut the rate-in-the-rand formula —used to calculate property rates —by10,2% andkeep the first R500 000 of property value rates-free, extended to homesworthuptoR8million. Other measures include aproposed raising of indigentrelief thresholds. This includes a 100% rebate forwater andsanitation, as well as city-wide cleaning,uptoR620 000 property value (both up from R500 000), and a100% rebate for refuse collection up to R580 000 (up from R450 000).

GV2025COMESINTOEFFECT

Regarding the consumptive portion of thetariffs,“waterand sanitation tariffs will rise by 4,5%, refuse and cleaning charges by about3,75%, and electricity by an average of 6,67%”. In terms of the controversial fixed charges, currently beingchallenged in court, property value bands havebeen changedtomitigatethe property value increases as the GV2025 comesintoeffect on 1July

Accordingtobudget documents, revenue will fund the proposed 2026-’27 budget of R87,7billion, with R74,7 billion allocated to theoperatingbudget and R13billion to thecapital budget, which reflectsa4,4% increase overlastyear’s record-breaking R84,1 billion budget.

Major components for the 2026-’27 operational budget include employeerelatedcosts at R22,1billion, which equates to 29,6% of the total operating expenditure; remunerationofcouncillors at R207 million; andbulk purchases of electricity at R18,9billion.

RECORDINFRASTRUCTUREINVESTMENT

Infrastructure investment highlights over thethree-year budget framework, says Hill-Lewis, will include aR16,7 billionwater andsanitation investment; R6 billioninelectrical grid upgrades and maintenance to prepare for adecentralised energy future with less Eskom reliance; R3,7billion in road maintenance, pothole repairs, upgrades to roads and stormwater, and R653 million in congestion relief projects.

Afurther R3,3billion goes towards the major MyCiTi Cape Flatsexpansion, and R3,3billion for informal settlement upgradingand state-subsidised housing. The budget further includes aR6,8 billion safety and security proposal for 2026-’27.

According to Hill-Lewis, this draft budget achieves severalthingsatonce that simply wouldn’t be possible in other cities: an SA recordinfrastructure investment that outpacesall Gauteng metros combined; the mostcomprehensive relief for struggling households andpensioners;and the lowest property rates and totalmonthly bills of any metro

However, notall are equally optimistic aboutthe budget.

GOOD Party councillor Sandra Dickson said: “While the City masks itsfiscal policy with a10,2% cuttothe property rate-in-the-rand, atechnical analysis reveals abudget designed to extract record revenues througha financial sleight of hand. TheCity claims that it is a6,67% average electricity increase, but for the actualratepayer, this is not so. The fine print in thebudget confirms that the

“Wearelivinginatime wherethe costoflivingisnotjustrising;itis exploding”-PieterJansen vanVuuren

regulated tariff —the actual price paidat the meter —will climb by auniform 8,55% across almost every energy block and service charge. The Electricity Home User Fixed Charge is set to increase by this same 8,55%, bringing the new monthly mandatory cost to R424,29 (incl. 15% VAT). This is amonthly penalty for simply being connected to the grid, regardless of how much power ahousehold saves.”

She added that in adjusting the property value bands for fixed charges, the City acknowledges the volatility of itsown 2025 General Valuation Roll.

“By shifting thesebands, the City is merely fine-tuning itsmachinerytoensure it can still extract maximum revenue from the middle class without triggering atotal collapse in payment ability.”

‘STEALTHTAX’

Dickson has consistently challenged the City’s legally questionable linking of fixed service charges to property value.

“These charges —covering water, sanitation, and ‘city-wide cleaning’—are effectively asecond property tax that ignores actual consumption. Under this model, afamily in amodest R3 million home is now forced to pay acombined monthly total of approximately R1135,50 (incl. 15% VAT) in fixed service charges for water, sanitation, and cleaning before they have even opened atap or put out a single bin,” she says. “This is a‘stealth tax’ on property ownership that penalises the asset-rich but cash-poor middle class.”

“While the Mayor touts arecord R40 billion three-year infrastructure plan, much of thisisarecycling of old announcements. More critically, the City continues to struggle with implementation; in the lastfinancial year, R1,6 billion in capital funds went unused. The City is asking residentstopay more for projects it has proven it cannot deliver on time.”

SOCIALCONTRACTBROKEN

Freedom Front Pluscouncillor Pieter Jansen van Vuuren said: “We areliving in atime and in aCitywhere the cost of living is not just rising; it is exploding. Ourresidents are being squeezed from every side —byskyrocketing fuel prices, national inflation, and most significantly, by the City’s own aggressive tariff structures. The citizens of Cape Town are not just unhappy; they are pushed to the brink. Oneneed only look at the High Court case brought by SAPOA and supported by various ratepayer associations against thisvery City. This legal battle over the 2025-’26 budget and its unfair tariff models is aclear indictment of thisadministration’s failure to pay attention to thosewho literally keep the lights.”.

. Thebudget willbeopenfor public comment until30April.

Submit commentsto:

. Email: Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za

. Online:www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate ; or www.capetown.gov.za/HaveYourSay

. VisitSubcounciloffices; . or phone: 0800212 176.

Beachclean-upbringsEastercheer

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Volunteers joined forces at Lagoon Beach in Milnerton for amuch-needed beach clean-up and Easter egg hunt, collecting an astonishing 528 kilogrammes of litter including over 200 nappies. The event also served as a reminder of the vulnerability of local marine life, after asealwas founddead on the beach earlier that morning.

ZoëPrinsloo,founder of Save aFishie, weighs the 528kgoflittercollected during the Easter clean-up

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Any suspicious activity is immediately reported to the City’s Marine Unitfor investigation.

MELKBOSSTRANDREMAINSCALM AFTERINCIDENT

ing by recent rains,volunteers from MyStudentHouse,the Anglican Church, and regular beach cleanup participants workedtirelessly torid the beach of waste.Plastic packets, straws, chip packets, clothing,and over 200 discarded nappies wereamongthe debris collected.

Plastics SA provided bright yellowcollectionbags, oneof which weighed an impressive 25 kilogrammes at the endofthe morning

EASTERFUNWITHAPURPOSE

After the clean-up, children were treated toaspecial Easter egg hunt, with colourfulstones hidden across asection of the beach. Kids ofall agesenjoyed thehunt, exchanging stones for chocolate eggs, while adults got in onthe fun aswell.

TygerBurger previously reported thatMelkbosstrand Beach remains open and calm, despite reports of asealattack on Friday evening. Journalists on site on Saturday observed normalconditions, with lifeguards monitoring thearea andclear warning signage in place. Authoritiesconfirmed that only oneman wasbitten in the incident. Emergency services responded swiftly, andthe victim received immediatemedical care No further incidents were reported, andthe situationwas stable by the following day.

Local ward councillor Paul Swart noted thatsome reports circulating online referred to older incidents anddid not reflect the current situation.

Despitethe beach remaining accessible, authorities urge beachgoerstoremain vigilant when entering the water.

AHISTORYOFSEAL-RELATED

pre pollution.

Save aFishie invites locals to join upcoming clean-ups anddo theirpart to keepthe coastclean.

environmental

forcolourfulstones,trading

in forchocolateeggs.

INCIDENTS

Melkbosstrand andnearby Big Bay have experienced several seal-related incidents in recent years

In November2025, local surfer Hjalmar Larsen sustained multiple bite woundswhile surfing at Big Bayand required anti-rabiestreatment. He describedthe encounter as suddenand unprovoked. Asimilar, though less severe, incident occurred in October 2024 during an open-water swim event,where aparticipant sufferedaminor bite and was advised to seek medical evaluation.

RABIESRISKANDPUBLICHEALTH GUIDANCE

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has warned of potential rabies risks alongthe Western Cape coastline. Rabiesisa serious viraldisease that can be fatal if

not treatedpromptly. Transmission can occur throughbites, scratches, or contact with saliva from infected animals -including seals. Anyone bitten is urged to seek immediate medical attention. Treatment, known as postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), may include arabies vaccine and immunoglobulin, depending on theseverityofthe exposure.

AUTHORITIESADVISETHE FOLLOWINGPRECAUTIONS:

. Washany bite or scratch thoroughly with soap and water immediately.

. Seek urgent medical care at a hospital or clinic.

. Avoid approaching or interacting with seals.

. Keep pets under control and ensurevaccinations are up to date

. Report unusualoraggressive animal behaviour to theState VeterinaryOffice

Explore meditation at Buddhist lecture

Curious about Buddhism and meditation? Thepublic is invited to aBuddhist Lecture on Meditation at Milnerton Library, 81 Pienaar Road on Wednesday 15 April at 18:30. Theevening will include atalk on meditation from aBuddhist perspective, followed by aguided session to help participants experience mindfulness firsthand.

EXPLOREMINDFULNESSINA SUPPORTIVEENVIRONMENT

Thesession is expected to lasttwo to three hours, and newcomers are warmly welcomed. Those attending can also benefit from practical guidance on incorporating meditation intodaily life, with an emphasis on mental clarity, calmness, and inner focus. This event offers an accessible introduction to Buddhist meditation, perfect for anyone looking to slow down, reflect and explore mindfulness in a supportive environment . Thelecture is open to all, with asuggested donation of R70, and visitor parking is available at the library. Forenquiries or to register, contact capetown@buddhismsouthafrica.orgor067 3768336.

Recyclingre-opening delayed until May

TheCityofCape Town hasadvised residentsthat there-opening of the KillarneyCommunityRecycling Centre hasbeen delayed. Thefacilityisnow expectedtoresume operations in May. City officialshavenoted that the extent of therequired rehabilitation is greaterthan initially understood, necessitating additionalwork to ensure thefacilitymeetsoperationaland safety standards.

“Every effort is being made to completethe work as efficientlyaspossible.” In themeantime residentsare reminded not to leavewaste outside theclosed facility, as illegaldumping createshealth andenvironmental risksand diverts resourcesfromessential servicedelivery. Residentsare encouraged to usethe nearest alternative drop-off sites: . Tygerdal; . Welgelegen; . Vissershok (noe-waste).

Cityrampsuplagooninterventions

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

The City of Cape Town is intensifyingefforts to restorethe health of theMilnerton Lagoon, with dredging andinfrastructure upgradesnow underway.

The programme targets improved water quality, system performance, and longterm resilience across the lagoon andthe wider Diep River catchment.

TygerBurger has published numerous articles over the yearshighlighting the pollutionchallenges in the lagoon.

PUBLICENGAGEMENTANDPROGRESS

At apublic meeting on 25 March, City officials updated residents on progress to date and outlined upcoming integrated solutions designed to reducepollution and enhanceenvironmental conditions.

KEYOPERATIONALINTERVENTIONS

. Lagoon dredging and flow improvements:Tender evaluationisunderway, with work startinginJune this year. Plans includereshaping sandbanks, constructingaberm,and managing the

Salin Sta ng Sept this year, 80–100 l/sofsaline water will be introducedfrom Milnerton Beach well points to improve flows and reduce odours

. PotsdamWastewater Treatment Works upgrade: Sectionslikeultrafiltration and dewateringare operational or in trials, with membranebioreactor commissioning expected in November.

. Air qualityimprovements: Monitoring shows hydrogensulphide (H2S) nuisance

Gardens, Milnerton, and Century City. Badroodien said: “As major interventions move intoimplementation, we are entering acritical phase that will further improve the health of the Milnerton Lagoon and the surrounding catchment.”

KOMMENTAAR OP DIESTADKAAPSTAD SE KONSEPBEGROTINGVIR

2026/27,DIE HERSIENING VANDIE GEÏNTEGREERDE ONTWIKKELINGSPLAN (GOP), EN VOORGESTELDE WYSIGINGS AAN DIE GOP 2022-2027 (WYSIGINGS VIR 2026/27), WATVERANDERINGE AAN DIE KORPORATIEWE EN MUNISIPALE ENTITEITESE TELKAARTE EN DIE TELKAART INGEVOLGEOMSENDSKRYWE 88 (C88) INSLUIT

Kennisgeskied hiermee ingevolge die WetopPlaaslikeRegering: Munisipale Stelsels, Wet32van 2000; die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Finansiële Bestuur,Wet 56 van2003; en die WetopPlaaslike Regering: Munisipale Eiendomsbelasting, Wet 6van 2004,dat die Stad kommentaar inwag op diehersiening vansygeïntegreerde ontwikkelingsplan(GOP), voorgestelde wysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27),waaronder veranderinge aan diekorporatieweenmunisipaleentiteite se telkaarte én die telkaart ingevolge C88, wat toepaslikekernprestasieaanwysersen prestasiemikpunte vir die munisipaliteit bepaal en hersien, en diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 (wat begrotingsverwante beleide insluit).Die konsepbegrotingvir 2026/27 kanvan 31 Maart tot en met 30 April 2026,endie voorgesteldewysigings aan dieGOP 2022-2027 van31Maarttot en met 20 April 2026,bydie munisipaliteitsehoofkantoor, munisipale biblioteke, alle subraadskantore (sienlys hier onder) en aanlynbywww capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay of www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate bestudeer word. Afskrifte vandie dokumente sal ookby diebogenoemde lokale beskikbaar wees. As deelvan die Stad Kaapstad se openbaredeelnameproses, sal diekonsepbegroting vir 2026/27 by subraadsgebaseerde vergaderings voorgelê word. Kontakasseblief jou subraadskantoorvir verdereinligting oorhierdie vergaderings.

Die dokumente sal ook vanaf 31 Maart 2026 bywww.capetown.gov za/budget beskikbaar wees.

Rig skriftelikekorrespondensie aan:

Die Stadsbestuurder,GOP/begroting2026/27,5de verdieping,Podiumblok, Burgersentrum, Kaapstad 8001; of Privaat Sak X9181,Kaapstad8000; of e-pos Budget.Comments@capetown.gov.za.

1.20 Watbetrefresidensiële eiendomseienaarswat op pensioene staatmaak, moetdie aansoeker tenminste 60 jaar oud wees, of indiendie eienaar gedurende diejaar 60 word, sal diekortingop’npro rata-grondslag toegestaan word vanaf diedatum waarop die aansoeker 60 word 1.21 DieStadhet ’n verlaging van R485 000,00 (vierhonderd-vyf-en-tagtigduisend rand) vasgestel wat van toepassing sal weesopeienaars van residensiële eiendomme wat as ’n primêrewoonplek gebruikworden’nmarkwaarde van minder as R8 000 001,00 (agtmiljoen-en-een rand) het

2. VERBRUIKSTARIEWEEN-HEFFINGS

Water, sanitasie, elektrisiteit en stedelikeafvalbestuur word teen 15% BTW belas. 2.1 WATERENSANITASIE

Vyftariefvlakkewordvir dieboekjaar 2026/27 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldetariewe strook metdie geskatteverbruiksvlakke.’nVoorgestelde4,5%styging in dietariewe op die(onbeperkte)waterslimvlak (wat dievaste basiese heffing insluit) word vir inwerkingtreding vanaf 1Julie 2026 aanbeveel.Die voorgesteldestyging in tarieweop vlak 1, 2, 3endie noodvlak is ook 4,5%

Water- en sanitasietariewesal in 2026/27 meer stabiel wees na diestrukturele veranderinge wat in dieboekjaar 2025/26 aangebring is. Dieenigstebywerkingvir 2026/27 is dieaanpassing van dieeiendomswaardekategorieë om metdie algemene waardasie 2025 te strook en sodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategoriegrotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenames bo of onder diegemiddelde aanpassingsindie waardekategorieë kankliënteegter na hoër of laer kategorieë laat oorskuif.

Tariefstygings hou hoofsaaklik verband metdie versekering van volhoubare en veerkragtigewatervoorsiening; begrotingsvoorsiening virdie nuwe waterplan (waaronderinisiatiewe virverdere investering in ondergrondse onttrekking uitwaterdraers,eninhergebruikskemas); opknappings en uitbreidings van afvalwatersuiweringsaanlegte; deurlopende investering in bate-opknapping en baterehabilitasie om aan voorgeskrewe standaarde te voldoen;deurlopende investering in batevervangingsprogramme om behoorlikebatebestuur te verseker, met ’n bepaalde klemopriool-enwaternetwerkvervanging en dieopknapping van rioolpompstasies; watervraagbestuursinisiatiewe om diegebruikvan waterhulpbronne te optimaliseer; diehandhawing en versterking van instandhoudingsprogramme; en water-ensanitasievoorsiening op gepaste voldoenings-, vermoë-, vaardigheids-, dienslewerings-enresponsiwiteitsvlakke. Daar moet ook voorsiening gemaak wordvir dieuitstrykingvan tariefverhogings sodra diebykomende bedryfskostevir groot nuwe hulpbronprojekte in werking tree. Dievoorgesteldewatertarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlak vir2026/27, watop 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskynhieronder: 2026/27

VERBRUIKSTARIEWE

Notas:

*Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1.

** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling2van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë.

*** ’n Vaste basiese tarief wordnie virdie volgende tariefkategorieë gehef nie: huisvesting virkwesbare persone, d.w.s. skuilings virhaweloses, tehuise virbejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasies sonder winsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/gebruikers van fonteinwater/gebruikers vanbehandelde uitvloeiwater/ brandaansluitings.

**** Ooreenkomstig die aanvaardingvan die beleidoor stedelikelandbouis’ngratis toekenningvan 10 kℓ per maand uitsluitlik vantoepassingopbestaansboerdery deur bepaalde kwesbaregroepe.

Die voorgestelde sanitasietarieweopdie (onbeperkte) waterslimvlakvir 2026/27, wat op 1Julie 2026 in werking tree, verskyn hier onder: 2026/27

Enigeen met kommentaarkan dit skriftelik indienbydie bogenoemde adresse,aanlyn óf by hulleplaaslikesubraadskantoor.Kommentaar opdie konsepbegrotingmoet ingedienwordteen 16:30 op Donderdag 30 April 2026,enkommentaar op dieGOP 2022-2027 (wysigings vir 2026/27) teen 16:30opMaandag 20April 2026. Persone wat nie kanskryf nie, kanenige van die kantorehier ondergedurende kantoorure besoek, waar ’n personeellid hulle sal bystaan om hulle kommentaar neer te skryf. Vir mondelingekommentaar,skakel0800 21 2176. Die volgendetabel bevat die plekkewaar dieGOP en konsepbegrotingter insae sal lê: Subraadskantore Klikop: web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/councilhubonline/subcouncilmanagers Alle bibliotekeKlik op www.capetown.gov.za/libraries Kaapstad Wandelvlak, Burgersentrum, Hertzog-boulevard,Kaapstad Suid-SkiereilandMunisipale kantore, h.v.Hoof-enVictoriaweg, Plumstead

LW: Inligting wathier voorsienword, is ’n uittreksel uit die konsepboek van tariewe, fooie en vir die volledige weergawe,raadpleeg bylae6 by diekonsepbegrotingvir 2026/27. Die tariewe vir die MTREF 2026/27wordmet 15% BTWbereken

1. EIENDOMSBELASTING(weergegeeaskoers in die rand): Die koersindie rand word metdie munisipale waardasie van dieeiendom vermenigvuldigomdie jaarliksebelastingaanslagtebereken,onderworpe aan die vrystellings,verlagings en kortingswaarvoor diebeleidoor eiendomsbelasting voorsiening maak,enhet ’n nulbelastingkoers vir BTW

EIENDOMSKATEGORIEË KOERSIN DIERAND

1.1Residensiële eiendomme 0,006428

1.2Sake- en kommersiële eiendomme

1.3Industriële eiendomme

1.4Mynbou-eiendomme

1.5 Eiendomme watdeur ’n staatsinstelling besitenvir openbaredienste gebruikword

1.6Diverse eiendomme

1.7Onbeboude grond

1.8Landbou-eiendomme

1.9 Openbarediensinfrastruktuureiendomme (Die Stad sal geen belastinghef op dieeerste30% van diemarkwaardesoosopdie waardasielys nie.)

1.10 Eiendomme watdeur ’n openbarevoordeelorganisasie besit en vir aangeweseopenbarevoordeelaktiwiteite gebruikword

1.11 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virspesifiekeaktiwiteite

1.12 Eiendomme in besit van ’n instellingvir maatskaplikebehuisingof’n ander leweringsagent watbydie reguleringsowerheidvir maatskaplike behuising (SHRA) geakkrediteer is,enwat virmaatskaplikebehuising gebruikword

1.13 Eiendomme watdeur ’n godsdienstige gemeenskapbesit en vir aangewesegodsdienstigedoeleindes gebruik word

1.15 Begraafplaseenkrematoriums

1.16

Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit–sonder winsoogmerkengebruik virdiereskuilings

1.17 Eiendomme in ’n organisasie se besit –sonder winsoogmerkengebruik as ’n plaaslikegemeenskapsmuseum

0,015106

0,012856

0,001286

0.001607

1.14Eiendomme watvir veelvuldige doeleindes gebruik word Per toekenning

0,000000

RESIDENSIËLE VOLUMETRIESE TARIEWEvantoepassingopvolledig huishoudelik sowel as huishoudelikegroep DEERNIS/AGTERPLAAS NIE-DEERNIS

Trap 1(0 ≤6kℓ)* Perkℓ

Trap 2(>6 ≤10,5kℓ)

Trap 4(>35kℓ)

0.000.0022,10 25,42

Kommersieel/industrieel/ departementeel/divers/ skole/opvoedkundige instellings/sportliggame/ godsdienstige instellings**

Huisvesting vir kwesbare persone/skuilings vir haweloses/tehuise vir bejaardes****

1.18 Natuurbewaringsgrond

1.19 Diebruto maandelikse huishoudelikeinkomstekategorieëenkortingsvir die boekjaar2026/27 tenopsigte van eienaarswat virhulle bestaan op pensioen-of maatskapliketoelaesstaatmaak, is soos in die volgende tabel:

Liefdadigheidsorganisasies/ openbarevoordeelorganisasies/ organisasies sonder winsoogmerk

vir kwesbare persone/skuilings vir haweloses/ tehuise vir bejaarde***

Notas: *Trosontwikkelingseiendomme wat in die naam van ’n SHRA-geakkrediteerde instelling vir maatskaplikebehuising geregistreer is en vir maatskaplikebehuising gebruik word, betaal R0,00 op trap 1. ** Nie-huishoudelike gebruikerkategorieë: Raadpleeg hoofstuk 2, afdeling3van die tariefbeleid vir‘nomvattendeverduideliking vangebruikerkategorieë en die toepaslike persentasie waterverbruik wat virkosteheffinggebruik word.

virkwesbarepersone, d.w.s. skuilings vir haweloses, tehuise vir bejaardes/ liefdadigheidsorganisasies/organisasiessonderwinsoogmerk/godsdienstige instellings/ gebruikers van fonteinwater en behandeldeuitvloeiwater/brandaansluitings

LET WEL: Die direkteur: kommersieel (direktoraatwater en sanitasie)kan diepersentasies na gelang van die verbruiker aanpas. Dít geld egternie virdie kategorievolledig huishoudelik nie.

Hooftrekkevan wysigings vir water en sanitasie

•Aanpassing vandie eiendomswaardekategorieëommet die algemene waardasie 2025testrookensodoende sekertemaak dat diegetal eiendomme in elke eiendomswaardekategorie grotendeelskonstant bly. Eiendomswaardetoenamesboof onderdie gemiddelde aanpassing in diewaardekategorieë kankliënte egternahoëroflaer kategorieë laat oorskuif.

Diverse tariewe:

•Regstelling vantariefonderitem9.7 2.13met betrekkingtot dieinstalleringvan ’n verbindingspyp, watverkeerdelik dieselfde was as dietariefonder item 9.7.2.15.Hierdie foutisnou reggestelmet dieoog op 2026/27.

Ander:

tariefbeleid.

2.2 ELEKTRISITEIT

Dietariewe hier onder berus op ’n gemiddeldestyging van6,67%,wat op1 Julie 2026in werkingtree.

Die afkorting“GEREG.”verwysnadie gereguleerdegedeeltevan dietarief(wat deur die Raad en die nasionale energiereguleerdervan Suid-Afrika(NERSA) goedgekeur word), en ONGEREG.” na die ongereguleerde gedeelte (wat slegs deur dieRaad goedgekeur word). Dietariefindie totaalkolomme is wat op diekliëntserekening salverskyn.

Deurvoervir kliënte met ’n energietekort (alle spannings)

Energie

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, medium spanning

Energie

Deurvoerstelselgebruik, hoëspanning

Deurvoervir kliënte met’n energiesurplus Energie

10,090,00 10,0911,60

SSEG-invoer (uitsluitlik vir voorsiening)

2519 88 0,00 2519 88 2897,86

742,64 41,10783 74 901,30

41,10 248,96 286,30

–standaard c/kWh 195,96 41 10 237,06 272,62

–buite

148,43 41,10 189,53 217,96

R/kVA 254,76 0,0 254,76 292,97

c/kWh 718,68 41,10759 78 873,75

Hoog –standaard c/kWh 201,16 41,10 242,26 278,60 Hoog –buite spits c/kWh 143,64 41,10 184,74 212,45

Laag –spits

–buite spits c/kWh 143 64 41 10 184,74 212,45 Vraag

VERLIGTINGSTARIEWE

Straat- en verkeersligte

Hooftrekkevan wysigings

•Residensiëlekliënte met ’n koopkragmeter en ’n munisipale eiendomswaardasievan R500 000 of minder kominaanmerking virdie hulptarief.

•Residensiëlekliënte met’nkoopkragmeteren’nmunisipale eiendomswaardasie van meer as R500 000, maar minder as R1 miljoen, kominaanmerking virdie huishoudeliketarief.

•Alle ander residensiëlekliënte sal dietuisgebruikertarief betaal, tensy hulle voldoen aan diebykomende kriteriaingevolgedie tariefbeleid om diehulptariefteontvang,

word,moet’ngevorderde (AMI-) kragmeter op hulle eieonkoste laat installeer indien hulle nie reedseen het nie.

•Daar is geen verandering in dietoekenning van gratis basiese elektrisiteit nie buitenvir kliënte wat ditsal verbeurwanneer hulle na diehuishoudelikeof tuisgebruikertariefoorskuif.

•’nAansporingsbetaling word by alle SSEG-invoertariewe ingesluit en sal virdié tydperk op alle SSEG-kliënte van toepassing wees

29,65 c/kWh as ’n bydrae toteiendomsbelasting,soos toepaslik ondersteuningstelselsgereed en suksesvolgetoets is. Letdaarop dat slegs kliënte wat aanmerking kom.

•Die Stad beplan om kontrakte metSSEG- en deurvoer-elektrisiteitskliënte aan te verpligtingevir dieStad meebring wat langer sal duur as diedrie (3) boekjare waarvoor dieMTREF 2026/27 voorsiening maak.Die Stad Kaapstad se ooreenkoms vir surpluselektrisiteit wat metdie voorgestelde kliënte aangegaan sal word,sal in ’n laterestadium geadverteer word •NERSA sal ’n proses van openbaredeelnameonderneem as deel van hulle tariefgoedkeuringsproses. Kliënte kandeur hetsy dieStad of NERSA se

maand69,3079,70

Gewaardeer op R2 580001 totR2840 000Randper maand76,2687,70

Gewaardeer op R2 840001 totR3200 000Randper maand83,8396,40

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Gewaardeer op R5 400001 totR6100 000Randper maand282,96325,40

Gewaardeer op R6 100001 totR6700 000Randper maand373,48429,50

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Gewaardeer op R7 900001 totR8500 000Randper maand494,09568,20

Gewaardeer op R8 500001 totR9200 000Randper maand503,91579,50

Gewaardeer op R9 200001 totR9800 000Randper maand574,52660,70

Gewaardeer

Soektognanuwetalent begin opnuut

Die Suidoosterfees se Talentsoektog bied vanjaar weer die geleentheidaan amateurkunstenaarsomhul talent aan die wêreld bekend te stel. Diégewilde kompetisieword moontlik gemaak deur dotsure. co.za

DRYFVEER

Allison Hendricksvan dieKaapse dansskool in Athlone,Dancefor All,

is diedryfveeragter dieprojek. Diekompetisie is oopvir deelnemersvan 5tot 35 jaar oudwat in dieWes-Kaapwoon. Hullekan deelneem in vier kategorieë:dans, sang,komedie en instrumentale musiek. Gekeurde finaliste krydie geleentheidomdeelteneem aan mentorskapprogramme en professionele werksessies, watdeur bedryfskenners geleiword. Deelnemerswat na dieeindronde deurdring, gaan by vanjaarse ad optree, ewys sal dvoor rdevolle selfvertroue nstenaars soekersen

Daar is opwindende pryseop diespel. Diewenner ontvangR10 000, dienaaswenner R3 000endie kandidaatwat derde eindig, R1 500.

GELEENTHEIDOMTESKITTER

Diealgehele wenner sal ook genooi word om in ’n Suidoosterfees-produksiein2027 op te tree,terwyl ’n belowende danser moontlik ’n voltydse beurs by Dancefor Allkan ontvang. Hendricks, uitvoerende hoof en artistieke direkteurvan Dance forAll, sê: “Die Dancefor Allopleidingsprogram sluit ’n beurster waarde vanR12 000per jaar in vir studente watvoltydswil studeer, of ’n hernubare deeltydse plek, onderhewigaan voorwaardes

Dieprogram bied hoëgehaltedansopleiding en holistiese

lewensvaardigheidsopleiding.Op diémanierversterkons studente se selfvertroue,ontwikkelhul danstalentenstelons hulle bloot aanloopbaangeleenthede.”

OPWINDENDEPRYSE

Mensewat wil inskryf moet suidoosterfees.combesoekendie aanlyn aansoekvorm voltooi, of hierdieskakelgebruik.Aansoeke moetindie vorm van’nvideo van maksimum drieminuteingedien word

Diekompetisieisoop vir deelnemersindie Wes-Kaap,en hulle is self verantwoordelik vir vervoer na werksessiesenoptredes

Deelnemersmoetook kennis neem vandie volgende belangrike datums:Aansoekesluit op 10 April,finaliste word op 13 April

aangekondig, en dieeerste werksessie metfinalistevind op 18 April van10:00 tot16:00 by Dance forAll plaas.Die Talentsoektog se eindronde word op 3Mei om 17:00 by dieSuidoosterfeesinKaapstad aangebied

DieTalentsoektog word moontlik gemaak deurdotsure.co.za en word aangebied in vennootskap met Dancefor All, People’s Post,City Vision en TygerBurger Diehoofborge vandie Suidoosterfeesisdie Wes-Kaapse regering en dieprovinsie se departementvan kultuursakeen dport, Stad Kaapstad Netwerk24 Die Burger, NATi, kykNET,die ATKV en Kunstekaap . Kontak AllisonHendricks by allison@danceforall.co.za of 073192 2763 metnavraeoor diekompetisie.

Animalrescue facescrisis

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN.DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

After years of rescuinganimals in need, Cheryl-Lyn’s Rescue Organisation (CRO) now faceslosing its sanctuaryasthe landitoccupiesisset to be sold

CRO, founded by Cheryl-Lyn Potgieter, has been operating since 2015, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abused, neglected and abandoned animals across areasincluding Melkbosstrand, Table View, Milnerton and surrounding communities.

Now, with the Cape Farms property it occupies going on the market, the organisation is urgently appealing for public support to help secure the land and prevent displacement. Currently,the organisation has 160 furry friends in its care

ASANCTUARYUNDERTHREAT

Over the years, CRO has grown from asmall rescue effort into afull-scale sanctuary, providing asafe haven for animals in recovery, those awaiting adoption, and permanent residents who have nowhere else to go. Thefarmhas become centraltoits operations —a place of safety foranimals that have often come from traumatic backgrounds

‘THIS IS NOTGOODBYE FOR EVER ...IT’SJUSTAPAUSE’

But with the property’s future uncertain, the organisation has been forced to make a difficultdecision. “With aheavy heart, we havetoclose our doors to newintakes for now,” said Potgieter.“Insidethese fences are already so many lives depending on us —and right now,they need us more than ever.”

ANOVERWHELMINGNEED

The rescue currently cares for an overwhelming number of animals,going throughnearly 70kg of dog food everyday. Despitethe emotional andfinancial strain, theteamremainscommitted to giving eachanimal thebest possible care.

“There’sa phonethatnever stops ringing. Each callisalife that needs saving,” Potgieter said. “We’ve always said yes —even when it was hard, evenwhen we didn’t knowwhere the next bag of food would comefrom. But nowwehave to pauseand focusonthe animals already in ourcare.”

APLEAFORHELP

In abid tosecuretheir future, CRO haslaunched an urgent crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to purchasethe farm and continue their work. “Thisis notgoodbye forever… it’s just apause,” Potgieter added. “A pause while we fight fortheir future.Apause while we hope fora miracle —a new piece of land, anew beginning, aplacewhere they will always be safe.”

. Theorganisationiscalling on thepublic to support theirefforts, whether through donations,adoptions, or spreading awareness. Visithttps://www.backabuddy.co.za/ campaign/help-raise-funds-for-the-purchaseof-farmland to donate.

AfriForum skenk hond aan polisie

AfriForum hetDonderdag ’n opgeleide polisiehond genaamd Bruno (Belgiese Malinois)aan die polisie in die Wes-Kaap geskenkin’npogingomdie kritieke tekort aan hulpbronne by die provinsie se honde-eenheid aan te spreek.

Brunoisdie eerste ten volle opgeleide polisiehond wat AfriForum aan die polisie se honde-eenheid skenk en Jacques Broodryk,AfriForum se hoofwoordvoerder vir gemeenskapsveiligheid, sê hy sal beslis niedie laaste wees nie.

“Dieskenkingvan ’n opgeleide hond volg op groeiende kommeroor die gebrek aan operasionele polisiehonde. Alhoewel die polisie 95 hondevir die 2023/2024-boekjaar en totophede 23 honde vir die 2024/2025-boekjaar aangekoop het,hou die tempo waarteen hierdie honde vervang word, nietred metdie tempo waarteen hulle aftree nie,” sê Broodryk. Volgens Firoz Cachalia, waarnemende polisieminister, word die tekort aan polisiehondeonder meer veroorsaak deur beserings aan diens en verouderende hondemet akute mediese toestande. Dieonderbreking van die polisie se teelprogram, asook die uitbreking van die Covid-19-pandemie, wat opleidingspogings totstilstand gebringhet, hetdie agterstand verder vererger.

“Hierdie tekort belemmer misdaadbekamping, veral in die opsporing van dwelms en soek-en-reddingsoperasies, wat alles sleutelfunksies is in gebiede wat geteisterword deur voortdurende bendegeweld,” sê Broodryk. AfriForum benadruk dat doeltreffende polisiëring voldoende hulpbronne vereis en dat die burgerlike samelewing ’n rol het om te speel om wetstoepassing te ondersteun waar kapasiteitsbeperkings bestaan.Hierdie skenking vorm deel van AfriForum se voortgesette pogings om gemeenskapsveiligheid te versterk en die polisie te ondersteun in sy mandaat om misdaad te bestry.

“Praktiese samewerking tussen gemeenskappe en die polisie is noodsaaklik om veiligheid op grondvlak te verbeter. Deurhierdie polisiehond te skenk, beoog AfriForumombetekenisvol by te dra tot die verbetering van die operasionele doeltreffendheidvan die

polisie in die Wes-Kaap,” sluit Broodryk af. AfriForum is van voorneme om in die toekoms nog opgeleide polisiehonde aan die polisie te skenk sodat hondeenhede oor die land heen genoegsame kapasiteit het om misdaad te bekamp. Die burgerregteorganisasie is daartoe verbind om inisiatiewe van stapel te stuur wat die veiligheid en welstand van gemeenskappe bevorder, daarom beplan AfriForum om ’n fonds op die been te bring wat die opleiding en oorhandiging van polisiehonde moontlik maak.

Paws on the Promenade

Humans andfour-leggedfriends are invitedtostrut their stuff at the eighth annual Pawsonthe Promenade —a dog walk fundraiser by the Mdzananda Animal Clinic andShelter,Khayelitsha, in partnership with Vondi’s Holistic Pet Nutrition.

The dog walk is taking place on Sunday 12 April at 09:00. Startingatthe Mouille Point lighthouse, the 5km routewill extend to the SeaPointswimming pool and back. Shorter turnaround points for old, tired and injured pets (or humans) will alsobeavailable.

“Our 2025 Paws on the Promenade was agreat success with an attendance of 295 dogs,” says Marcelle du Plessis, spokesperson and event organiser Tickets cost R50per person, R50per dog and R25for children under 12. These are available from Quicket or on the day from 08:30. The first 100 dogs to arrive will also receive afree goodie bag. Asmall number of homeless dogs will be available to “rent for awalk on the day. . Contact marcelle@mdzananda.co.zatobook adog.For more information visit www.mdzananda.co.za.

THINKING OUTLOUD

Don’t letchocolate trashyour holiday

Easter Sunday usually promises apeaceful morning, chocolatey treats, and perhaps a few family traditions. This year, Idecided to take aleisurely walk along the beach with my three-year-old, expecting to enjoy the cool weather and maybe spotsome earlysigns of spring.What Ididn’t expect was thelittered landscapethat greeted us. Chocolate wrappers, foil fromEaster treats,and colourful plasticpackaging were scatteredacross the sand, remnants of Easter celebrations gone awry. My little one, blissfully unaware of the environmental implications, sawa treasure troveofshiny wrappers and declared it an Easter egg hunt ofhis own. With joy and curiosity, he picked up wrapper after wrapper, giggling at the colourful “finds” along the shoreline. I, on the other hand, was confronted with the stark reality: what should havebeen abeautiful walk along aclean beach had turned into amini clean-up mission. Theirony is striking. Easter chocolates and treats are far from cheapthesedays, yetpeople seem to treat their packaging as disposable. Foil, plastic, and paper wrappers—materials thatcould be recycled or at least disposedofresponsibly —end up scattered across public spaces.

“Pypies”kan verkeer beheer

Verwysendna"Brandstof netgemors by verkeersligte" op verlede week se brieweblad.

Ekmoet saamstemmet Anti Robot,want jare gelede toeeknog ‘n jongman was, is pypies by verkeersligte onderdie padgelê, watdie verkeersvloei gemonitor het

Indien ek as ‘n bestuurder by ‘n verkeerslig sou

Theimpact of holiday waste goes beyond aesthetic displeasure —plasticpackaging, smallwrappers, and colourful trinkets can pose real dangerstowildlife. Birds, fish, and marine mammals may mistake small piecesoffoil or plastic for food, resulting in injury, illness, or even death

Butall is not lost. The mini clean-up I conducted with my three-year-old turned out to be an unexpected teaching moment.

As we picked up the wrappers, Iexplained the importance of “putting things in the bin”

It was asmall but tangible reminder that responsible habitscan be taught at any age —and that even tiny handscan make abig difference.

So, how can we all celebrate Easter —or any holiday —more responsibly? First, plan ahead. Make sure there’s awaste disposalplan for any treats or packaging you bring along. Second, consider reusable or eco-friendly alternatives: chocolate eggs in cardboard boxes, compostable wrappers, or even DIY treats in paper bags that won’t linger in the environment. Third, set an example. Children learn best by watching. If they see adultspicking up afterthemselves, they’re farmorelikely to adoptthese habits themselves.

It’s also worth encouraginglocal businesses andevent organisers to promote responsible wastepractices.From providing recycling bins at public events to using sustainable packaging, collective effort can significantly reduce the amount of litter left behind afterfestivities

As Iwatched my little one carefully collect shiny wrappers, Icouldn’thelp but think: if every family took even a few minutes to be mindful about their waste, our public spaces would reflect the joy of the holiday, not the carelessness of leftover packaging. Easter is meant to be acelebration, not an environmental burden. And if we model responsible behaviour for the next generation, perhaps future walks along the beach will be filled withchocolate treatsinour hands, not scattered foilatour feet

Next year, Iplan to bring along asmall bagand gloves, ready for any “Easter treasure” that finds its way to the sand And maybe, just maybe, more peoplewill start thinkingtwice before letting their holiday celebrations contribute to litter. After all,enjoying chocolate shouldn’t come at the cost of our beaches, wildlife, or community spaces.

–KAILIN DANIELS

komendaar wasgeen ander voertuie nie,het die lig outomaties oorgeskakel dat onskon ry.Deesdae is daar nie meer vanhierdie pypies by nuwekruisings te sien nie.Hier in Eversdalwegstaan onslangtye en wag, en eers ná vyfminutekan ons weer ry.Wat ‘n mors vantyd!

MICHIEL

LAUBSCHER,Stellenberg

Easter weekend trafficchaos

Iamwriting to express my deep frustration at the trafficchaos that unfolded acrossthe city overthe recent Easter weekend. Whilethe holidayperiod is always busy, this year’s gridlock wasnothingshort of alarming.

From theN1 and R300 to smaller arterial roads, drivers facedhours of unnecessarydelays, confusion,and in some cases, dangerous conditions.

It is clearthat the combination of increasedholiday travel,wet weather,and impatientdrivers created aperfect storm. Yet, much of this couldhavebeen mitigated withbetterplanning andcoordination from trafficauthorities. Road users were left stranded in long queues, with emergencyvehicles struggling to navigate congested routes.Instancesofreckless overtaking, speeding, andlane-hoppingadded to the anxiety, putting everyone at risk.

Iwitnessedfirsthandthe sheer frustration of familiestrying to reach their destinations. Parents with young children, elderlypassengers, andeventhose on publictransportwereforcedtoendure long, stressful

delays. It wasparticularlyconcerning to seedrivers ignoringbasic road rules,asthoughtheir personal schedulesjustified putting others in danger

WhileIappreciatethe efforts of ourtrafficofficers androadsafetyteams, it is evident that more proactivemeasuresare needed. Bettertrafficflow management,clearer signage,and timelypublic announcements couldprevent such gridlockinthe future. Furthermore, public education campaigns on safe driving during peak holidayperiods arecrucial

Ialsourgelocal authorities to consider temporary measures formajor holidayweekends, such as designated lanesfor long-distance travelers, improved trafficlightcoordination, andactivemonitoring of accident hotspots. Thesesteps coulddramatically reduce congestion andprevent accidents.

As residents, we allhavearoletoplayinresponsibledriving, but theauthorities must take the lead in makingour roads saferand moremanageableduring peak periods

FRUSTRATED,E-mail

Drivers bracefor potholeseason

As the rainyseasonsetsin, so toodoes what many residents have come to dread—potholeseason. Across our neighbourhoods, roads that were already under strain arenow rapidlydeteriorating, posing risksnot onlytovehicles but to the safety of all. Potholes aremorethanjust an inconvenience. They damage tyres, rims,and suspensions, placing an added financialburden on motorists who arealready grappling with rising living costs. Forcyclists andmotorcyclists, theypresent an even greaterdanger, increasing the likelihood of accidents andinjuries.

Pedestrians arenot spared either,often forced to navigatefloodedorcrumbling pathways Whileweather conditions certainly play arole, the recurrenceand worsening of potholes point to deeper issues around road maintenanceand timelyintervention.

It is crucialthatauthoritiesprioritiseproactive maintenancerather than reactiverepairs.Regular inspections, durablematerials, andswift responses to reported damage cangoalongway in preventing smallissues from becomingmajor hazards. Residents, too, have aroletoplaybyreporting potholes anddriving cautiously, especially during wet conditions when thesehazards areharder to spot. If we aretonavigatethis season safely,a collectiveeffort is needed to ensureour roads remainreliable, resilient, andsafefor everyone

GREGORYHILL, E-mail

Rottenmeatsmell hangsovershopsruining theshopping experience

Iamaregular customer at various shopsin Northumberland Street,Bellville.ThismorningIwent on arun to buy stock forour Easter weekendgetaway

Ientered afew shopsatthe entrance of this iconic bargainstreetand washit with ahorriblesmellof death and rotten meat

Ienquired at afew shopsregarding this smellasit washeavilyhanging in theair.I wasinformed thatit wasdiscarded meat from awarehouse.

Iwas shocked. Icannotthink that this is legalor that theyare disposing of this wasteina proper man-

Dit

ner. Itoldthemtheyshouldlog acomplaintwith the City of Cape Town andthe health department.They replied that theyhavedonethismultipletimes and nothing happened.

It wasevenmoreshockingthat practices like this areevenallowed. Iwonder what other sicknesses, pests andpollution arehappening with the City's unwillingness to act

Letmejustinform youthatthe business surroundingthemare taxpayers, customers visiting thesestores aretaxpayers andabove all, keep this in mind at the

approaching election, we arevoters. If the CityofCape Town is notinterested in the health andsafetyofit's citizens, voters andtaxpayers please letusknow. Or is it acasethatsomeonehas to become very illorworse before action gets taken?

Iamsorryifthis letter comesacrossasharsh but it shouldbe, it is your responsibilitytoallow people of the CityofCape Town to breathe cleanair,besafe when shopping andnot at riskofpollution anddisease that cancome from this.

JACQUES, Bellville

plahom meer om politici met graaf op foto’s te sien,as‘nskoolhoof

Metverwysingnadie briefvan “LESER” op 1April pladit my nie soveel dat 'n skoolhoof op sportfoto's verskynsonder dathybetrokkeisbydie afrigtingnie Ditpla my meer dat die burgemeester en ook sommigeburgemeesterskomiteelede met 'n graaf of 'n verfkwasindie hand op 'n foto verskyn,terwyl die werkersvir homstaan en kyk. Hul funksie is veel eerder om toetesiendat die werkers die werk reg, betydsen bevredigend voltooi.

Hy salbaie meer waarde toevoegdeur inspeksies te doen vandie gehaltevan werk, waar die Stad van‘n kontrakteur gebruik maak vir die herstel vanbv. plaveisel, maar geen vorigeondervinding vanplaveiwerkhet nie.

Daar word geroem op die hoeveelheid “werksgeleenthede”wat geskep word,maar in die praktyklyk dit soos “rondstaangeleenthede”. ‘n Mens sien dikwels hoedaar totagt mense,insluitend die bestuurder van die voertuig, opdaagomeen stopteken op te rig. Ek het dit al persoonlikervaar waar hulle twee stoptekens moesplant en nadat die eersteeen geplantis, hulle wouoppak om môreterug te komvir die tweede een. Onskyk uit vir ‘n foto vandie burgemeester waar hy die belastingbetalersinlig dat die kontrakteur die werk op eie kostemoetoordoen. NOG ‘N LESER,E-pos

Fuel-freeridefromKenyatoSA

LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY LAUREN.OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

“The sun is your petrol?” These are thewords of astunned Botswanan man as he gaped open-mouthed at asolar-powered electric bike.

“You don’tneed oil, you don’t need petrol,” he sayswhen asked if he would like the bike to be available in his country.

“Make aplan, Sir Stephan,” he pleads in episode six of an online documentary series titled Recharging Hope.

“Hopefully, we will,” replies Dr Stephan Lacock, aresearcher specialising in electric mobility at Stellenbosch University. Lacock was one of ateamof researchers who drove agroundbreaking 6 200-kilometre journey from Kenya to South Africa, using only solar power, creating an online documentaryseries and breaking an unofficial world record along the way The Kenyan-manufactured Roam Air motorcycles made the entire trip without a single breakdown or gridcharge.

GREENELECTRICMOBILITY

Long beforethe heftypetrol price increase was on all South African’s minds, Lacock’s journey started when he and Prof Marthinus Booysen, directorofthe ElectricMobility Lab at Stellenbosch University had afunny idea

“I’m specialisinginelectric mobility for the public transportation system ofsubSaharan Africa. We were doing research on taxis and Ipresented my work in Kenya. Imet acompany called Roam They are the largest electricmotorcycle manufacturer on theAfrican continent. And Iwas absolutely blown awaywith whatthey’re doing and thought to myself, ‘why aren’t we doing this in South Africa?’” Lacock said. “I came back and we started formingaresearch agreement

day, he (Booysen) said, ‘there hastobea way’ andItold him,‘Well, there is this onecrazyidea andit’stodrive down the motorcycles. He juststarted laughingand I started laughing andina month’s time we basically organised the entire trip.”

POLITICALWILL

Once underway theprojecttook on new proportions.

Booysensaid: “While we were doingthis, we realised that theprojectisgivingus an opportunity to demonstrate something that we’ve been talking aboutfor avery long time. It gave us the opportunityto show thatmicromobility in Africa can be electric, it can be local anditcan be green.”

He adds that there are still toomany barriers to South Africa embracing greener transport.

“I think we have so manybarriers and it’s mostlybecauseoflack of political will. We have leaders who are notreally pushing hard enoughfor us to transform ourtransport sector. As you can see now withthe price of petrol, we are completely dependent on the imports of fuel.”

The designerofthe bike, Masa Kituyi, who also went alongfor the ride, agrees.

“It’s easier to buyaGerman car and bring it to South Africa than it is to buy aKenyan-made motorcycle,” said Kituyi, who is the Micro MobilityProductOwner at Roam.

“That kind of policyneeds to change,”he saysin the documentary.

Booysenadded: “Wehave leaders who arenot really pushing hard enough for us to transform our transport sector.”

He pointed out thatwhile more countries aremoving ontogreener fuels, South Africa hasn’t followedsuit.

“We only produce petrol and diesel vehicles andweexport all of those,most

countries with common problems and solutions

“Electric mobilityinEast Africa is actually exploding,” Lacock adds. “They are by far ahead of South Africa. For instance, Roam alonehas over 5000 motorcyclesonthe road of Nairobi.”

DOCUMENTARY

Duringtheir South African leg, the team broke an unofficial world record by covering1 009,6kilometres in asingle day on an electric motorcycle.

They capturedthe journey on camera and stitcheditinto aseven-part documentarytohighlight southern Africa’s electric mobilitydifficulties and thesolutions that can exist.

“Through doing this, we also realised that we couldinspire young children and future engineers in our region to think biggerand to think towards really providing aclean andsustainable mode of transport to communities. It completely

RECORD-BREAKING

Th th cl ex re st fa and of

DRIVE FROM KENYA TO CAPE TOWN CAPTURED IN DOCUMENTARY

morphed into thisbig thing wherewedid something special and we were fortunate enough to capture the whole thing and to make anice documentary out of it.”

They captured the journeyoncameraand stitched it intoaseven-part documentarytohighlight southern Africa’selectric mobilitydifficulties and the solutions that canexist

Vermaak // Entertainment

Entriesopenfor YouthJazzSeries

Young jazz musiciansacrossthe Western Cape cannow apply to showcase their talents at this year’s Youth Jazz Series,set to take placeinJune at Artscape TheatreinCapeTown. Thetwo-dayevent will featureaspiring jazzsoloists performing on Friday12June,followedbyschool jazz bands takingthe stageonSaturday13June

Originally launchedin2003asthe YouthJazz Festival, the programme has expanded significantlyoverthe yearstomeet growinginterest and accommodatethe exceptional talent of young local musicians. Nowknown as the Youth Jazz Series, the project combinesperformanceopportunitieswith valuablemasterclass programmesled by industry professionals.

“Participants become hubsofsustainable learningastheyare given aplatform to voicetheir own creativitytoacaptiveaudiencewhile theyalsoget an opportunitytobroaden their horisons by experiencing themagic of live stage, lights,sound andan audience,”organisers said.

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

Aspiring musicians and instrumentalistsmust submit audition videos by Friday17 April. Applicants

PARTICIPANTSBECOME HUBS OF LEARNING

mustbe27years oldoryounger in theyearofparticipationand reside in theWestern Cape

Theprogramme encourages both school learners andinformal musicstudents to audition.Music literacy is notessential, with candidateswho play by earwelcome to apply

Each applicant must submit amaximum of two auditionvideos, each lasting 3-4 minutes, featuring two jazz songsorstandards.

Selectedcandidates maybecontactedfor live auditions withthe audition panel, with amaximum of15minutes allocatedper candidate

Successful applicants must be availablefor masterclasses andall required rehearsals between May andJune.Thesesessionswillbearrangedbetween candidates andmentorsfollowing theaudition process . Contact slu@artscape.co.za foranentry form,then submityourauditionvideo along with theentryform(which must include full name and surname).

. Pretty Woman: TheMusical is nowonatArtscape Theatreuntil 19 April. Terrific Tuesdays and Bring your Bestie offers also available. Book tickets at Ticketmaster. Contact sales@showtime.co.zafor group bookings.

. Thecultmusical TheRockyHorror Show is at Theatreonthe BayinCampsBay from 7April until31 May. Theproduction is ratedPG16. Tickets startfrom R200.Book at Webticketsorthe theatre’sbox office on 021 4383300

. Fatman tree op Woensdag8April om 20:30by Heroes Brackenfellop. Die deuremaak18:00 oop Kaartjies kosR140tot R180 by www.heroeslive.net

. Albert FrostenGeraldClark tree op Donderdag 9April om 20:30 by DieBoer-teaterrestaurantop. Kaartjies kosR230.Bespreek by www.dieboer.comof by 021 9791911.

. Autumn Symphonies at the CityHallwithBritish conductor Nicholas Chalmers is on Thursday9 Aprilat 19:30.Tickets from R190 at Webtickets.

. Krismis vanMap Jacobs is van9tot 24 Aprilindie Kunstekaap-teatertesien. Diedrama speel af ná die gedwongeverskuiwingsuit Kaapstad na die Kaapse Vlakte.Kaartjies kosR80 by Webtickets

. Jaykom tree op Vrydag 10 April om 20:00 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op.Die deuremaak 18:00 oop. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Quicket.

. UK electronic pioneersBasement Jaxxwillheadline theKiss Kiss festivaltaking placeatthe Castle of Good HopeonSaturday11April from 12:00.Tickets at Webtickets.

. Passion ChoralFest,featuring fivechoirs is on Sunday12April at 16:00 at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. Tickets available at www choirfest.co.za.

. In Harmony with the TygerbergChildren’sChoir is on Sunday12April at 15:00 at the Cape Town City Hall. With severalguest school choirs. Ticketsfrom R120 to R140 at Webtickets.

. YouShouldGoIn is at TheBaxter’s Masambe Theatrefrom16to25April. Amoving newdrama

aboutfamily, abandonment and the difficult road to forgiveness. Theplayexplores self-worth, broken bonds andwhether some wounds ever trulyheal, even when love returns. TicketsatWebtickets.

. mAnJE!MaNJe (an epic)runs at TheBaxterFlipside from 17 to 25 April. Astriking and imaginativeproduction that draws on the storyofDaedalustoreflect on thehuman condition in theage of the machine, big data and climatecatastrophe.R120early-bird special forperformances from 17 to 21 April. Tickets at Webtickets.

. ConSpirito PhilharmoniccelebratesMozart’s270th birth anniversarywithanAll-MozartConcertonSaturday18Aprilat19:30 at the DutchReformedChurch Uitsig, Ridgeworth.TicketscostR220atWebtickets.

. Cape WelshChoir presents Whywesing —Generations in harmony, aconcertcollaborationwithlearners from CurroCenturyCity, DF Academy, Milnerton High School andStCyprian’sonSunday19April at 15:00inthe Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium in Parow. TicketscostR160 at Quicket

. HatchedEnsemble is at TheBaxter’sPam Golding TheatreonWednesday 29 and Thursday 30 April

This choreographic piece features 10 ballet-trained dancers from different ethnicbackgrounds and interrogatestradition, identity and gendernorms.Tickets at Webtickets.

. Die Suidoosterfees word van29April tot3 Mei by dieKunstekaap-teater,Media24-gebou en die Kaapstad-burgersentrum aangebied. Besoek www suidoosterfees.comvir meerinligting.Kry kaartjiesby Webtickets.

. TheHuman League and Blancmangeare live at the GrandArena,GrandWestonTuesday 12 Mayat19:00 TicketsatWebtickets.

. Cape Town Operapresents GeorgesBizet’s Carmen, astory of passion,freedomand jealousy at Artscape from 19 to 31 May. TicketsfromR180 at Webtickets.

. Boyz II Men Live in South Africa Tour is at the Grand Arena,GrandWest on Wednesday27May at 18:00 TicketsfromR750 at Webtickets.

Cosplayers preparefor Comic ConCape Town stage

ComicCon Cape Town hasannounced thedetails of its cosplaycompetitions

Thecity’sversion of theinternational convention willtakeplace from 30 April to 3May at theCape Town InternationalConvention Centre,wherecosplayersfromacrossthe countrywillshowcasetheir handmade creations.

WHATISCOSPLAY?

Fornewcomers to theart form,cosplay combines costume design with performance. Participants create detailedreplicas of outfits worn by fictional characters from films, video games, booksand anime, then bring thesecharacters to life through acting andattitude

INTERNATIONALGUESTSJOINCELEBRATION

Tworenowned cosplayartists willattend the event.Yaya Hanhas been cosplaying since1999, creating morethan400 detailedcostumes and judgingcompetitions worldwide.She nowfocuses on making cosplaymaterialsmoreaccessibleand supporting charitableprojects.

Jaremi Carey, areality television personality andtransformation artist,has worked on cosplay campaignsfor major companies including Pokémon International, FoxTVand HBO. Bothguestswill appearonthe mainstage forquestion-and-answer sessionsand fanmeetings.

COMPETITIONHIGHLIGHTS

Theevent features twotypes of competitions Dailycasualcompetitions,heldtwiceeachday on themainstage,welcome allskill levels andboth handmade andshop-bought costumes. Participants canregisteronthe dayatCosplay Central.

ThemainComicCon Cape Town Cosplay Competition accepts onlycompletely handmade costumes createdbythe wearer.Thisyear, 39 contestants willcompete,withjudges evaluating bothcostume

construction andperformance skills. Thefinalstake placeat16:00 on themainstage

Beyond competitions, many attendees simply enjoywearing their creations andadmiring others’ work. Theevent celebrates creativity andbrings together communities of fans who share similar interests.

Comic ConCape Town combines pop culture, gaming, art, comics, film, television, animeand tabletop gaming, offering entertainment forfamilies andfansofall ages.

Tickets canbebought at Comic ConAfrica’s website.

Pretty Woman:The Musical is on stageatArtscape until 19 April. This classic’90s storyofanunlikely romance(remember thefilm with Richard Gere andJulia Robberts) is fullofjoy,combining love, laughter,nostalgia andtoe-tapping songstomake each performance afun experiencedownmemory lane.The show’s music, including powerful solos like “Freedom” and “I Can’tGoBack” andensemble pieces like “Welcome to Hollywood”and “Together Forever” written by BryanAdams andJim Vallance deliversadynamic,emotionally charged scorethat perfectly captures theromance, glamour andenergy of thestory.Discounted ticket offers (group discounts, “Terrific Tuesdays”and “Bring your Bestie”) areavailable. . Contactsales@showtime.co.za for informationondiscountedtickets. Cheaper

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