TygerBurger | Milnerton | E-edition | 17 June 2026

Woensdag, 17 Junie 2026 |Tel: 021 910 6500 |e-pos: nuus@tygerburger.co.za |Website: www.tygerburger.co.za

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Fallen Angels Pet Rescue in Melkbosstrand has announcedthat it will temporarily close itsdoors to all new dog and cat intakes for the next six months, citing severe financial strain and overwhelming capacitychallenges. The organisation says the decision was unavoidable as it struggles to continue caring for the animals already in its care.

INTAKEFREEZEANNOUNCED FORSIXMONTHS In apublic statement, the organisation confirmed thatno additional animals will be taken in during this period.

“Turningaway animals in need goes against everything we stand for, butweare simply notcoping financially and can no longer take on additional dogs andcats withoutcompromising the careof thosealready in ourrescue,"said FallenAngelsPet Rescue.“Every

stretched."

The organisation described thesituation as critical, with all available space and resources fully stretched.

“Every kennel is full. Every randisstretched. Every day is astruggle to provide food, veterinary care, and shelter for theanimals already depending on us,” therescue said.

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announced asix-month suspension of allnew dogand cat tthe facility.

Station.

Co-founder Gayl Basson previously described the situation as devastating, saying the organisation had “poured our hearts, our blood, sweat,and tears into making thisasafe haven.”

CITYCONFIRMSAPPLICATIONPROCESS

TheCityofCape Town previously told TygerBurgerthat land use enforcement and land use application processes are separate, and that applications are assessed on theirown merits.

Basson confirmed to TygerBurger on Monday the City overturned the ruling and grant them permission to stay on the farm, “but unfortunately it came too late and relocation plans and new permit applications had already been paid so the move is still in the near future. “We are also holding asecond hand furniture charity auction thisFriday in Hopefield to help with our vet bills”

HOWYOUCANHELP FALLENANGELSPETRESCUE

. Donate to the Fallen Angels Rescue. . Volunteer to assist with demolition and rebuilding efforts.

. Adopt or foster to help ease the transition for senior and other vulnerable animals.

. Share the organisation’s story to raise awareness and support

. Contribute your skills —any assistance or ideas are welcomed.

. To donatevisithttps://www.backabuddy. co.za/camp ./fallen-angels-vet-bills

storyhas sincebeen updated to include appropriate attribution anda link to theoriginalreport TygerBurger apologises forthe error

Alta du Toit Centre hosts Winter Market

As the winter chillsettles over the Cape,the Alta du Toit CentreinBoston, Bellville,isset to warm hearts and bellies withits Winter Gift Market,running from 26 June to 5July.

Situatedat80LincolnStreet,the market will featureover90craft stalls,offering awonderful selection forshoppers looking forthat perfectwinter find.The Alta Café willbeonhand to keep visitors nourished withhomemade dailymeals,including traditional basaar poeding, warm pancakeand heartywinter soups. Card facilitiesare availableon site. Everypurchase made at the market directly benefits the Alta du Toit Centre, which provides care for165 adults livingwith intellectualdisabilities. Proceeds go towardssupporting residents who are most in need of financial aid, making everybiteand everybuy ameaningful contribution.

Themarket willbeopen on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00

. Contact LionelDreyeron084 504 0493 for more information,call072 1681716, or send e-mail to donation@altadutoit.org.za.

ShockatCollege head-boydeath

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The Parklands communityisin

mourning following the tragic death of 17-year-old Connor Niske, arespected head boy and outstanding learner at Parklands College, who died last Sunday after sustaining a fatal head wound believed to be froma firearm.

Police have opened an inquestinto the circumstances surrounding his death Table View police confirmedofficers attended alocal medical facility at approximately 00:51 on Sunday, where the teenager had already succumbed to his injuries. An inquest docket hassince been registered and the matter wasunder investigation.

AYOUNGLEADERREMEMBERED

Parklands College paid tribute to Connor, describing him as anexceptional youngman who made alasting impacton both Parklands College and Christopher

Members of the TableViewCommunityPoliceForum (CPF),thepolice,privatesecuritycompanies and communitypartners joinedforcesfor aSector Crime PreventionOperation in FlamingoVleionThursday11 June.Theoperation focused on preventing residential burglaries and house break-ins through increased visibilityand proactivepatrolsinthe area.Participants included policeofficers,StarOfficers,ADT Security, Avid Security,ASAR representatives,ComplexPatrolrepresentatives and CPF members.Organisers said thecontinued partnership between lawenforcement,privatesecurityand communitystructures remains essential in the fightagainst crime and in creating saferneighbourhoods forresidents.

TheCape Model &Toy Club’s Collectors ToyFairwas held this weekendatthe Edgemead CommunityHallin Edgemead.Theevent took placefrom09:00 to 14:00.The next ToyFairtakes placeon12September.Chris Lourens,one of the organisers,said 487peoplevisited the fair.This year thereweremorethan 70 tables with 36 exhibitors,ofwhomsomehad twoorthreetables,Lourenssaid

Safetypartners patrolParklands

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Metro police and safety partners stepped up patrols last week in ParklandsMain Road, whichled to multiple fines and two arrests. The patrol was part of ongoing efforts to increaselaw enforcement presence in Ward107.

Maycomember for safety and security JP Smith joined Ward107 councillor Jonathan Mills, neighbourhood watch dprivate security oversight visit and on increasing visibility along key routes officers conducting andissuing fines violations. Law enforcement people werearrested est area.

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ration forms part of ngthen enforcement andimprove day-toSmith for an oversight 7metro police NSO opportunitytoengage NHW,CPF and before conducting ajoint alongParklands Main rol ledtoanumber violations and two

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arrests outside ParkWest. It also gave residentsthe opportunity to directly raise concerns and engage with senior officials about safetychallenges in the area,” he said.

ENGAGEMENTWITHSAFETYSTRUCTURES

During the operation, officials also met with residents, neighbourhood watch representatives, the CPF and security partners to discuss coordination and enforcement challenges. The engagement formed part of broader efforts to improve collaboration between the City and community-based safetystructures.

Officials said discussions during the visit also touched on the need to strengthen enforcement capacity within the area, including improving operational resources and addressing limitations affecting law enforcement response.

JP Smithsaid the City continues to work on expanding enforcement capability while also improving coordination between different safetyagencies.

RESIDENTSREFERENCEPASTINCIDENTS

Community members referenced previous violent incidentsinthe area, including ashooting reported by TygerBurger,saying such eventshave reinforced calls for stronger policing and sustained visibility in Parklands.

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Competitionparticipantsnamed

Atotalof47young musicians have been selected to take part in the 2026 Hubert vander Spuy National Music Competition. Nowinits 37th year andwidely regarded as the most prestigious eventofits kind in Southern Africa, the competitionwillbe held from 22 to 26 September at the Endler andFismer halls at StellenboschUniversity.Cash prizesexceeding R100000 areonoffer

TheWestern Cape leadswith 26 participants, followedbyGauteng (16), KwaZulu-Natal(four) and Namibia(one)

Northern suburbs participants include Learvick Wepner (7,cello)fromKraaifontein; CathyGravell (13, flute), Jehoshua vanZyl (12, cello),Quintin Gravell(12,cello)and Azariah vanZyl (11,violin) from TableView; Josiah Loubser(9, violin) from Parklands;

HUBERTVAN DER SPUY COMPETITION NOWIN37TH YEAR

andDonna Chan (9,violin)fromPanorama. From Durbanville:Gemma Stewart(9, violin), Markusvan derWesthuizen (12, cello),LidaVenter (8,piano), IsoldeVenter(12,piano)and KorneelsVenter(10, oboe).FromBellville:Ruben vanZyl (13, cello), Léa-Michelle Steyn(13,piano), ReinhardtNaudé (13, piano),InekeNaudé (10,piano), BenjaminMonvoisin (12, clarinet) andChristiaanvan der Merwe (13, piano).Etienne Boer(10,cello)represents Kuils River.

Southern suburbsparticipants areCharlotte Alexander (13,piano)fromOranjezicht;Zoë Pitman (12, violin) from Newlands;Maya Bhoola(11, cello) from Penlyn Estate;and HibahLong (10,cello)and Sadie

Owen (12, cello) from Rondebosch. Winelands participants areJohandreConradie (12, cello) from Stellenboschand Junming Lin(10, piano) from Somerset West.All ages areasof22 September 2026

Thecompetition is organisedbythe Tygerberg branchofthe South AfricanSocietyofMusic Teachers (SASMT)and is open to childrenaged13 andyounger. Firstheldin1989, it wasinspired by Prof Hubert vander Spuy,former chairperson of the SASMT (Tygerbergbranch) andawidelyhonoured figureinSouth Africanmusic. He remainsactive as an adjudicator andexternal examiner Severalformer winners have gone on to study

music at tertiary leveland become critically,even internationally,acclaimed performers andteachers.

Thecompetition continues itscollaboration with StellenboschUniversity.ProfMario Nell, themusic department's representative, said:"Opportunities such as theseplayanindispensableroleinnurturing thenextgeneration of South Africanmusicians."

HildaBoonzaaier,chairperson of theSASMT (Tygerbergbranch),praised thestandardofentries. "It wasahugeprivilege to listen to theexcellent work entered by learners andteachers. We acknowledge theprecious role of everyone givingsupport to our young musicians. Keep up thegood work! We are excitedtoexperienceyour progress andhearyour performances in September."

Thefinal willbelivestreamed on YouTube.Tickets to attend in person canbebought at Webtickets.

Volunteersremove 220kgoflitter

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More than 60 volunteers took part in alarge-scale beach clean-up in Milnerton lastweek, removing approximately 220 kilogrammesoflitter as partofthe ongoing “Bin It, Don’t Flush It” campaign aimed at reducing pollution in the city’s waterways and coastline.

The initiative, led by Save aFishie founderZoë Prinsloo, brought together learners, teachers, parents, environmental organisations and first-time volunteers for amorning of coastal clean-up efforts despite chilly conditions at the startofthe day.

STRONGVOLUNTEERTURNOUT

Founder of Save aFishie ZoëPrinsloo saidthe turnoutwas apowerful reminder of communitycommitment to protecting the environment. “What an incredible #BinItDontFlushIt Beach Clean-up! It was achilly starttothe day, but that didn’t stop more than 60 volunteersfrom joining us.Before long, the sun cameout and treated us to abeautiful morning onthe beach,” Prinsloo said.

Volunteers included members ofthe Save aFishie A-Team, learners, teachersand parents from Kenridge Primary School, students fromMyStudentHouse, directors from Rethink TheStink, as wellasnew participants joining the initiative for the firsttime.

Participants also observed noticeable changes to the coastline, with significant sand loss exposing rocky areas along sections of the beach.

City begins R12mMilnerton sewerrehabilitation

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60 VOLUNTEERSTAKE PART IN SAVE AFISHIE’S MILNERTONBEACH CLEAN-UP

Prinsloosaid theshift served as astark reminder of environmental vulnerability. “One thingthatreally stood outthis morning was howmuchsandhas been washed away from thebeach.Wherewe once stepped directly from the pathway onto the sand, there is nowadrop of about ametre onto exposedrocks,”she said.

Despite thechallenging conditions, volunteers collected awide range of litter items, including syringes, nappies,bottles, clothing,shoes andnumerous piecesof plastic waste

Focus wasalso placed on tracking commonly founditemssuchasearbud sticks,lollipop sticks, plastic bottle tops andstraws, helpingthe organisation gather data on persistent pollution trends.

220KGREMOVEDFROMTHEENVIRONMENT

By the end of the clean-up, an estimated 220 kilogrammesofwaste hadbeen removedfrom thebeach

Prinsloosaid theresult highlightedboth thescale of pollution andthe importance of continued community involvement. The clean-up forms part of the“Bin It, Don’t FlushIt” campaign,apartnership between Save aFishie, Rethink The Stink and the City of Cape Town.

Prinsloosaid the campaign aims to raise awarenessabout theimpact of flushing inappropriate items down toilets and drains

Milnertonresidents have expressed relief and joy followingthe announcement of along-awaited R12million sewer rehabilitation project, after years of concernsoverageing infrastructure and recurring sewer-related issues in parts of thearea.

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directoratehas confirmedthat the major upgrade will begin on 27 June and continueuntil March2027, aiming to improve the reliability of the sewer network andreducethe risk of future pipe failures.

MULTIPLESTREETSAFFECTEDBY CONSTRUCTIONWORK

The project will be carried out by Cityappointed contractor JK Construction and will involve the rehabilitation of approximately 5,3kmofageing sewer pipelines ranging from 150 mm to 300 mm in diameter. Workwill take place across severalstreets in Milnerton, including Oleander,Nerina,Mimosa, Lobelia, Keurboom, Graaff, Langerman Avenue, Ixia, Heather, Gousblom, Freesia, Erica Way, Ascot,Disa, Crasula, Gardenia Crescentand Bergonia Close.

TRAFFICDISRUPTIONSEXPECTED

Dependingonsiteconditions, the project will makeuse of both trenchless rehabilitation techniques and traditional open-trench excavation methods. The City has warnedthatresidents and motorists may experiencetemporary traffic disruptions, including stop-and-go traffic control, lane restrictions and short-term road closures.

Residentsand road users are urged

to exercise caution near construction zones and to follow all temporary signage and safetyinstructions. TheCity said every effort will be made to minimise inconvenience and maintain access to properties where possible.

Theproject forms part of the City’s broader infrastructure investment programme, focused on upgrading ageing sanitation systems and improving longterm service delivery.

Mayco member for water and sanitation

ZahidBadroodien said the investment reflectsongoing efforts to replace vulnerable infrastructure and prevent system failures before they occur.

“We are overjoyed that thisproject is finally happening after years of waiting and ongoing sewer problems in the area,” said Millicent Andrews, aMilnerton resident

“It’sarelief to see real action being taken, even if therewill be some disruption while the work is underway,” Michael van der Merwe, aresident, said.

Amap showing the area where the Citywill rehabilitateapproximately5,3 km of sewerpipelines as part of aR12 million infrastructureupgrade

Mensehet gesterf vir stemreg, dus moet jeugkruisie trek

"As jongmens kies ek doelbewus om niete stem nie dit is my demokratiesereg."

Dié jong man se woorde tydens 'n gesprek oor hoe belangrik dit is om te stem, slaan diep.

Met Suid-Afrikasegeskiedenis,hoe durf hy?

Metdie stand van sake in ons land,hoe durf hy?

Hoeveelmense het niehul lewens verloornet vir die regomte stem nie?

Gister hetons Jeugdag gevier, die dag waarop duisende jongmense in 1976 opgeruk het, en baie hul lewens verloor het, teen 'n onregverdige onderwysstelsel. Die opstand wat gewelddadig geraak het –die bekende foto van Hector Pietersonisinmygeheue gegrif –was hul manier om te veg om gehoorteword.

In 'n erawaar slegs 'n selektiewe handjievol mense die reg gehadhet omte stem, was hierdie hul "stem" vir 'n beter toekoms, een waar hulleselfoor hul lot konbesluit.

Nou, hoe dan kan hierdie jong manweier om sy kruisie by die stembus te trek?

Met 'n tekort aan skole, hoëkoste van onderwys, dienslewering wat agteruitgaan (dalknie so erg in die Kaap sooselders in die landnie), korrupsie en 'n hoë werkloosheidssyfer, hoe kanhynie sy sê wilsêter wille van verbetering nie?

DIEREALITEITISEGTERDAT VERSKEIEJONGMENSE, DALKSELFSDIEGROTER MEERDERHEID,DIESELFDEVOEL

"Hoekom?" word hy gevra.

"Want ek stem nie ooreen met enige van die partye se ideale nie ..."

Die realiteit is egter dat verskeie jongmense, dalk selfs die groter meerderheid, dieselfde voel

Ek het daardie selfde woorde en variasies wat op dieselfdeneerkom, al uit ander jongmense se monde gehoor: "Hulle praat nie my taal nie wegbly is ook'nstem, 'n standpunt."

Hoeveelpolitieke partye praatregtigmet die jeug?

Vra jy die een hoekom, is hul antwoord: "vir 'n beter toekoms". Die ander lê klem op ons land se swaar geskiedenis. Maar uit 'n jongeling se oëisnie een van hierdie geldige antwoorde nie.

Nie een van hulle is tydensapartheid gebore nie. Nie een van hulle hetdaardeur geleef nie. Diegeskiedenis iswel vir baie van hulle belangrik, maar ditwordnie meer gesien as 'n geldige rede om 'n dag op te gee om by die stembus tou te staannie Hul besluite word geneem volgens wat hulle vandag hoor en sien.

Nou, wat dan van 'n beter toekoms?

Die meeste sien deur dieslimpraatjies en leëbeloftes van die politici. Hulle sien die dadeendie stand van sake inons land wat getuig van 31 jaar se leëbeloftes vir 'n beter toekoms.

Op sosiale media, die een plek om vandag die jeug te bereik, word diejongelinge ooknie geflous deur diéwat wel daar partypolitiek speel se slim veldtogte nie. Hulle weet goed die politici spring skielik kort voor 'n verkiesing aan diewerk –luister maar net na ma en pa se gesanik daaroor.

Hulle soek dadebywoorde; hulle wildie veranderingeers met hul eieoësien

Diekomendenaweek is registrasienaweekvir die opkomende plaaslike verkiesing.Enterwyl ek die jeug wil aanmoedig om te stem, is ek bevrees daardie woorde gaan op dowe ore val.Soos dieeen gesê het: "wegbly is ook 'n stem".

My versoek aandie jeug: gaan registreer ten minste. Net ingeval jy teen November wel van plan verander en togjou kruisie wiltrek. -CECILIA HUME

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Competitionboostsconfidence

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“Today’s matriclearners need adaptability, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and a strong values foundation to succeed

The worldischanging rapidly, and it requires more than academic knowledge —itcalls forleadership, adaptability and the ability to make meaningful decisions.”

This is according to Thinus de Vries of Forvis Mazars, along-standing sponsor and the official auditors of the Matriculant of the Year competition presented by the University of the Free Stateand Novus Media.

He believes the competition helps develop these skills by challenging young people to articulate their achievements, reflect on their values and understand their role within their communities.

“It creates self-awareness, builds confidence and exposes participants to a higher standard of thinking and conduct, which remains valuable long after matric,” he says.

Two of last year’s finalists, Marné Koen and Amoné Verwey, agree participating in the final round gave their self-esteem and confidence asignificantboost. Verwey saysshe learned to think onher feet during the interviews.

“The interviews helped me express my thoughts clearly and confidently. They

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pushed me out of my comfortzoneand mademerealise that Ihave far more potentialthan Ithought,”says Koen. DeVries says, “Ourinvolvement aligns directly with Forvis Mazars’ corevalues of excellence, integrity andpeople-centred development. We believe in the powerof educationand leadership as drivers of sustainable growth, andthis initiative recognises youngpeople who notonly excel academically or in sport, but who also demonstrate character and community involvement. Our long-term commitment reflectsa genuine investment in developing future leaders.”

He adds that initiativeslike this are important becausetheyhelp young people recognise their potential and moveconfidently into the next phase of their lives

“In achallengingenvironment, positive recognition, mentorship androle models arepowerful drivers of hope, motivation andleadership. Platforms liketheseshow young people that hard work, valuesand involvement are genuinely recognised and rewarded.”

The firm hopesits sponsorship provides

finalists with notonly recognition, but alsoconfidenceand broader exposure at a pivotal stage in their lives.

“Theexperienceand supportthey receive herecan help them make informed decisions abouttheir studies and careers, and approach the future with greater beliefintheir own abilities. Ultimately, we hopeitplants aseed of ambition, responsibility and alifelong pursuitof excellence.”

Koen, whomatriculated from Hoërskool DieBrandwag, andVerwey, aformer learner of Hoërskool Jim Fouché in Bloemfontein,agreethatthey formed valuable friendships during the final round

“Thesefriendships have enriched my life in ameaningfulway and made it easier, as Inow have astrong support network of people who motivate me, offer honest advice and encourage me to keep growing,” says Koen.

Verweyrecalls howthe finalists laughed together andsupported one another throughoutthe competition.

“I was able to start this new chapter of my life with peace of mind, knowing I had friends Icould rely on and turntofor advice.”

The two accounting students say this year’s finalists should simply be themselvesand enjoy the process.

“Don’t try to be who youthink others expect you to be. Believe in your own abilities. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; rather seethem as valuable opportunities to learn andgrow,” advises Koen.

“This year’s participants should be themselves, enjoy the process and learn more about whothey are. Iwould encourage them to remain true to their valueswhenanswering the interview questions,”adds Verwey.

Howtoenter

Matric learners from across South Africa who excel in leadership, academics, culture and sport,and who intend studying at the University of the Free State in 2027, are invited to enter the competition.

Scholarships, prize money and gifts worth approximately R500 000 areup for grabs for the top 25 participants, thanks to sponsors the Kovsie Alumni Trust, Forvis Mazars, Absa and Pick n Pay Preller Walk.

Learners may enter themselves or be nominated by their schools. Atotal of 25 semi-finalists will be selected, after which 14 finalists will take part in the final round in Bloemfontein from 5to 7October.

. Scan theQRcode, downloadthe entry form,completeitand submititby31Julyto Linda Greyling at greylinl@ufs.ac.za