TygerBurger Milnerton E-Edition 8 Oktober 2025

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SATERDAG11OKTOBER

. Die Boeremusiekgilde, 'n kultuurorganisasie wat hom toewy aan die behoud en bevordering van tradisionele musiek, bied 'n feestelike boeremusiekdag by die Westcliff-skool in Bellville aan. Sewe orkeste gaan optree en daar sal ook 'n mark wees. Bel Amanda by 084 510 2520 of Ronel by 071 227 6916 vir meer inligting oor stalletjies of die dans.

. Kyokushun-kan Budo Karate, a family-owned karate school, is proud to be celebrating their fifth anniversary with a special kata tournament As part of their commitment to the community, they offer free classes at Westcliff High School and Petunia Dojo in Scottsville, Kraaifontein. The celebration tournament will take place at NG kerk Bellville-Vallei in Oakdale, Bellville, starting at 09:00 Spectator fees are R20 for adults and R15 for children under 13, and a tuckshop will be available on the day For more information, contact sensei Rocco Laubscher at 079 948 8487 or 084 255 2924.

. Lentegeur Hospital will host its second Mental Health Awareness Fun Run and walk. The run, themed "Mindful steps for mental health", will take place at the Lentegeur Hospital grounds with three 5km races starting at 08:00 08:45 and 09:30 Tickets cost R50 for adults and R25 for children. Tickets are available on Quicket There will be a live marching band, coffee and food vendors, and a children’s play area. Visit https://www quicket co.za/events/ 328146-lentegeur-fun-run/#/ for tickets.

. Support the book sale at Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 14:00 There will be books from only R5 each. All proceeds are towards much-needed funds for the centre and its residents. Contact Allen (WhatsApp 078 393 5924) or Terence (WhatsApp 082 224 5454) to arrange

. Get ready for a day filled with energy, laughter and community spirit at the DA Family Day and Mini Padel Tournament from 10:00 at Padel Story, Oakdale Club, 80A Bloemhof Road, Bellville The event promises something for everyone Test your skills in the Mini Padel Tournament where you can partner up and compete for great prizes (R250 per person or R450 per team). Wander through the Craft Market and discover local treasures and handmade creations or relax with friends and family at one of the Private Braai Spots (R450, including meat for four and a starter pack). Book your spot by calling: Brett on 061 525 0867 or Shona on 061 597 7511

WOENSDAG15OKTOBER

. Die roman There are rivers in the sky deur Elif Shafak word deur Almarie Pelser by 'n byeenkoms van die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Dit begin om 10:00 in die Durbanville-biblioteeksaal in Oxfordstraat Durbanville Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis vir opbetaalde lede (R220 per jaar). Besoekers betaal R50 kontant Rig navrae aan Liz van Wyk by 082 655 8061

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. Die Tygerbergse tuin- en blommeklub kom byeen by die NG kerk Parow Welgelegen (La Provencestraat 47, Welgelegen) vanaf 09:30 vir 10:00 Odette Paxton sal ‘n demonstrasie doen met die tema “Contemporary Inspiration” Lilly Mulder praat oor lugplante ‘n Blommekunskompetisie oor volhoubaarheid word aangebied waarin lede sonder ‘n oase moet rangskik. Tee word vanaf 09:30 voorsien. Kaartjies vir die jaareindgeselligheid (Huis Spatare se Manewales!) op 12 November is reeds beskikbaar Bel Beatrix Lambert-Bestbier by 082 873 9864 vir meer inligting

SATURDAY25OCTOBER

. The Cape Town International Kite Festival will return in 2025 with renewed spirit and a powerful theme, #CourageToFly For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will once again take place over two full days - on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October Even more exciting, the festival will be hosted at a brand-new venue, the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery

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 send an email to riese2608@gmail.com with enquiries.

(mobility department),Derick Meyer (GABS),Minister, Isaac Sileku and Fezile Mbambo (mobility department)

Ministertargets trafficgridlock

With Cape Town now ranked as the 9th most congested city in the world on the 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, the Western Cape’s new Mobility Month was launched on Wednesday with a bold call to action from provincial minister of mobility, Isaac Sileku, urging a fundamental shift in how we move people and goods across the province

With the average driver losing 94 hours a year stuck in traffic, the equivalent of two working weeks, its costing the local economy an estimated R3 billion annually

Kicking off the month-long initiative, Sileku convened a high-level panel of transport experts, academics and key industry players to unpack one of the Western Cape’s thorniest challenges –traffic congestion – and to map out a more connected, sustainable future

“Congestion is not just an inconvenience It hurts our economy, our environment, and most importantly, our people’s livelihoods,” Sileku said in his keynote address “We cannot build around congestion We must manage it, collectively and innovatively ”

The panel discussion held under the theme "Managing Mobility Together" included representatives from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), Golden Arrow Bus Services, Santaco, and the University of Cape Town, among others

THEGRIDLOCKPROBLEM

With car ownership in the province nearly doubling since 2003, and over 60% of peak-time cars carrying just one occupant, the Western Cape’s roads are groaning under pressure A fractured public transport system and spatial planning that left communities isolated from economic hubs have only worsened the gridlock

“The situation is not sustainable,” Sileku warned “We need to get more people out of private cars and into safe, reliable public transport ”

For Prasa, the answer lies in rail “We aim to move one million passengers a day,” said Raymond Maseko, regional manager of Prasa “Passenger rail must form the backbone of public transport , but we must be supported and complemented

The number of hours the average driver loses in a year stuck in traffic is equivalent to two working weeks and costs the local economy an estimated R3 billion annually

by other modes ”

Prasa’s rail recovery efforts, including restoring the critical Central Line, deploying a Rail Enforcement Unit and expanding park-and-ride infrastructure are central to this mission

From the minibus taxi industry, Santaco provincial chairperson Mandla Hermanus confirmed a shift towards higher-occupancy vehicles, such as 23- and 25-seaters

“It’s better business and better for the roads,” Hermanus said “Fewer vehicles, more passengers, and lower operating costs ”

UCT Professor Lester Davids, in his inputs said: “From an eco-systematic approach, it will be much more effective once we work as a collective in solving problems In that way, we don’t just see the problem and solve it and then move on to identifying and fixing other problems When you look at the aspect of health and wellness benefits that come with non-motorised solutions, there’s an opportunity to open a new eco-system, which allows for commercial trade-offs, such as discounts on aspects and items to improve your health "

The Mobility Month campaign, running throughout October, will spotlight key areas of the transport landscape, from freight logistics and road safety to accessible public and non-motorised transport

“We want to reclaim lost hours spent in traffic,” said Sileku, “and create a system that works for everyone – commuters, businesses, and communities alike ” Residents are being encouraged to carpool, adopt flexible working hours, support safe public transport, and explore non-motorised options wherever possible

“We’re not waiting for perfect solutions,” said Sileku “We’re building a better system – one smart, practical intervention at a time ”

Raids expose corruption

DESIRÉERORKE

In a sweeping anti-corruption operation, the police conducted simultaneous search and seizure raids at 26 locations across Cape Town on Tuesday 30 September, targeting individuals and entities linked to municipal contracts worth approximately R1,6 billion

The coordinated operation, led by the police's commercial crime investigation unit in the Western Cape, was supported by detectives and external stakeholders

The early-morning raids included business premises, private residences of municipal officials, and properties connected to companies that were awarded City of Cape Town contracts

According to provincial police spokesperson Col André Traut the investigation stems from information provided by a whistleblower and preliminary findings from joint probes by both the police and the City of Cape Town Law enforcement has confirmed that all necessary search and seizure warrants were secured ahead of the operation Authorities are now working to collect both documentary and electronic evidence as part of an ongoing effort to uncover the extent of alleged fraud and corruption within the City’s procurement processes More details will be made available by the police as the investigation progresses, a statement read

Lagoonpollution alarmraised

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KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The ongoing pollution and health hazards at Lagoon Beach and the Dieprivier have prompted renewed calls for accountability from local residents and environmental groups The community, led by ReThinkTheStink, has escalated concerns after years of perceived neglect

Peter Walsh, from ReThinkTheStink, said in a statement: "Lagoon Beach and the Dieprivier should be a place of pride, not a polluted hazard Our residents deserve clear answers and decisive action

We will not let bureaucracy sweep this issue under the rug "

Earlier this month, the group formally approached the City of Cape Town, requesting urgent steps to address the ongoing pollution and foul odours affecting the area

The group first wrote to the Speaker of the City, who described the matter as “administrative” and referred the concerns to City Manager Lungelo Mbandazayo

ON14SEPTEMBER,THEGROUPDEMANDED:

.Details of actions already taken by the City’s departments

.Immediate installation of clear health hazard signage at Lagoon Beach

.A public action plan with stricter timelines to address pollution and odour

.Accountability for inaction from Environmental Affairs, Water & Sanitation, Health, and the local ward councillor

RESPONSE

of warning signage

ReThinkTheStink has warned that if the City fails to respond by the deadline, the group will take further action, including submitting PAIA requests for relevant information, tabling a formal petition through Subcouncil, and, if necessary, escalating the matter to the Public Protector

Walsh added: "We are committed to mobilising the community Lagoon Beach and the Dieprivier belong to the people, and the public deserves to enjoy them safely It’s time the City acts " Western Cape MEC for Local Government and Environmental Affairs, Anton Bredell, recently granted the City of Cape Town an additional three years to complete overdue upgrades aimed at combatting sewage pollution in the Milnerton Lagoon

Mayco member for water and sanitation

Zahid Badroodien says they provided detailed water quality assessments during the most recent stakeholder meeting and confirmed the Diep River and Milnerton Lagoon remain in ecological crisis

THEYAREIMPLEMENTINGAMULTI-PHASE APPROACHTOADDRESSTHIS:

Mid-2025: Completing Potsdam membranes and dewatering (April-August);

.finalising Theo Marais Canal Rehabilitation Plan (June); .testing bioremediation solutions (nanobubbler technology);

.verifying all telemetry communication signals (May)

Longer term (2027-2028):

Phoenix Pump Station upgrade;

Jong man van Bothasig sterf

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‘n Jong man (19) is dood en nog ‘n persoon is beseer in 'n motorfietsongeluk die afgelope naweek in Bothasig

Die ongeluk het Sondag 5 Oktober op die hoek van Vryburger-rylaan en Boomstraat in Bothasig gebeur Nuus daaroor is op die plaaslike Bothasiggemeenskapspolisiëringforum (GPF) se sosialemedia-blad gedeel

Die GPF-voorsitter, Mario Borchards, het die voorval bevestig "Ek was op die toneel en is ingelig dat die bestuurder van 'n swart sportnutsvoertuig teen 'n motorfiets gebots en van die toneel af gevlug het

Die bestuurder het ook sy passasier in die voertuig agtergelaat," sê Borchards

Volgens hom is die motorfietsbestuurder op slag dood Nog iemand is na 'n hospitaal geneem, sê hy Borchards sê die Bothasig-gemeenskap is in rou gedompel aangesien dit 'n jong man van die gebied is wat tragies in die voorval omgekom het

Nooddienste

Hy het voorgestel dat Precinct Response, 'n private sekerheidsmaatskappy wat eerste op die toneel was, ook gekontak word

Neal de Wit, eienaar van dié maatskappy, het die voorval bevestig Die maatskappy het 'n dringende noodoproep ontvang oor 'n ernstige botsing waarby 'n voertuig en 'n motorfiets betrokke was, sê hy "Met ons aankoms op die toneel is ons nooddienste deur 'n aaklige gesig begroet "

De Wit sê die jong man, wat vermoedelik die motorfiets bestuur het, het met hul aankoms reeds aan sy wonde beswyk Nooddienswerkers het probeer om die slagoffer by te bring, maar daar is bevestig dat niks meer gedoen kon word om sy lewe te red nie

"Die aandag is toe gefokus op n jong vrou wat ook by die ongeluk betrokke was Sy is in erge pyn gevind, en het nie gereageer nie Ons mediese span het

spoedig gewerk om haar op die toneel te stabiliseer voordat sy na die hospitaal vervoer is vir verdere behandeling," sê De Wit

Die passasier van die voertuig, wat geïdentifiseer is as die bestuurder se vrou wat op die toneel agtergebly het, is ook na die hospitaal vervoer as 'n voorsorgmaatreël, sê hy

"Volgens ooggetuies se verslae het die bestuurder van die voertuig ná die botsing gevlug en sy vrou agtergelaat

"Die owerhede ondersoek die voorval en versoek enigiemand met inligting oor waar die bestuurder hom dalk mag bevind, om hulle te kontak " De Wit het ook medelye met die familie en vriende van die slagoffer betuig 'n Foto van die ongeluk is op Maandag 6 Oktober op Arrive Alive se sosiale media gedeel

AO Shaun Ah-Sing van die Bothasigpolisie het die voorval bevestig

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The collision rendered him unconscious instantly, leading to what investigators described as a peaceful drowning

"This conclusion is consistent across all findings," the group said "The snapped lines, his damaged board, the unreleased safety, the final camera footage, and the recovery positions of all the pieces and of Graham himself out on the ocean Every detail points to the same truth "

The results of the autopsies, which were conducted independently to confirm the cause of death, have ended weeks of speculation and uncertainty following the accident that shocked both the local and international kitesurfing community

ATRAGICDAYATSEA

As TygerBurger previously reported, Howes went missing while kitesurfing alone off the Cape Town coast on the afternoon of Saturday 7 September When he failed to return, fellow kitesurfers and members of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) launched a large-scale search and recovery mission

Fragments of his kite and board were later found floating offshore, indicating that an accident had occurred

Days later, Howes' body was recovered, bringing an emotional end to a search that had gripped the city's watersport community

Howes' friends, colleagues, and fans around the world flooded social media ith t ib t d ibi hi f l

confirmation brought both sorrow and solace The Dirty Habits statement expressed relief that Howes' passing was instantaneous and without suffering, and that he had died doing what he loved most

"Graham was more than a friend," the group wrote "He was the heartbeat of our community The emptiness of losing him is beyond words, but we find comfort in knowing he did not suffer and left us doing what he loved most "

The group described Howes' death as an almost unimaginable accident one so rare that investigators took weeks to piece together the evidence from equipment damage, weather data, and camera footage recovered after the incident

Howes' influence extended far beyond the sport "Graham's legacy is not just in the way he lived," the group continued "It's in the doors he opened, the conversations he sparked, and the home he built for so many of us That home, that energy, and that family will live on forever "

Known for his daring tricks, infectious laughter, and generosity, Howes helped put Cape Town on the map as one of the world's top kitesurfing capitals His influence stretched across continents, inspiring both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the sport

GONE,BUTNOTFORGOTTEN

Though his passing has left an immeasurable void, the Dirty Habits team

H ' i it i t

TableViewin thedarkagain

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DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

KAILIN

Table View was plunged into darkness last week as a widespread power outage left residents without electricity for four days, including vulnerable older persons in Villa du Cap Retirement Village With fridges defrosting, freezers spoiling, and daily routines disrupted, Councillor Sue van der Linde visited affected residents personally, delivering hot meals and highlighting the growing frustration over Eskom’s slow response. The power has since been restored

“I hope this hot food helps cheer people up slightly,” she said, adding that by day two, fridges would already have defrosted, freezers spoilt, and there would be significant food waste especially disastrous because many households had stocked up at month end With no response yet from Eskom, the frustration is growing

Van der Linde described the situation as an “absolute failure” on the part of Eskom to restore power swiftly She urged that it may be time to reopen negotiations between the City of Cape Town and Eskom to shift the affected ward’s electricity supply to the city’s power grid, rather than relying on Eskom’s direct supply She also pledged to keep residents informed: “The moment I hear something from Eskom, I will make sure we blast it out onto all the groups ”

PERSISTENTOUTAGES

This recent blackout is not isolated TygerBurger reported numerous past power outages lasting days in Table View and adjacent areas, often in Eskomsupplied zones These recurring failures have heightened calls for structural change in how the city’s electricity is managed and distributed Parklands, Table View, and surrounding communities have endured multiple multi-day blackouts, leading to growing discontent with service delivery and disruptions to everyday life

Cape Town’s Mayor Geordin HillLewis has publicly endorsed the idea of migrating more Eskom-supplied areas into the city’s own power network The plan would allow the City of Cape Town

to procure electricity from independent power producers (IPPs), reduce reliance on Eskom, and create more responsive infrastructure for local residents The FF Plus has also called for the city to take over supplying power in Eskom zones, citing the frequent outages in those areas However, legal and regulatory barriers currently limit the City’s ability to repair or intervene in Eskom supply areas

RESIDENTSSPEAKUP

Some of the residents at the retirement village said they paid for electricity Days without it is unacceptable "The councillor doing this food drop is a kind gesture let’s hope for action too ” Nancy Ferris said: “My freezer is ruined All that food lost This is hitting families hard ” Elsie Pienaar, a pensioner, said: “I live alone I was terrified at night without lights This is not just inconvenience it’s unsafe for many of us ” At the time of print, Eskom did not respond to TygerBurger's enquiry

Embaymentsparkscontroversy

AEdgemead group opposed to City Improvement District

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RICHARD ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The proposed plan to establish a City Improvement District (CID) in Edgemead has been met with some criticism

Last week a group called Stop Edgemead CID, who represents residents opposed to the proposal of a CID, expressed their concerns, claiming that crime in the area had been on a decline,

that the area is thriving and that the plan will force households to pay millions for what they label as a “flawed and unnecessary scheme” Kirsten Fernandes, spokesperson for the group, reached out to TygerBurger last week following a newspaper article about the plans to establish a CID in the area (“CID proposed for Edgemead”, 1/10)

In a statement issued by the

group, Fernandes said they dispute the crime statistics shared by the Edgemead CID steering committee

STATS

Verified police comparative statistics for the area between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, compared with 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, show crime has dropped steeply, not risen, the

statement reads Furthermore, they claim that the CID will cost households an additional R200 to R500, plus value added tax (VAT) each month in a year, escalating annually thereafter Fernandes said over 700 residents attended a meeting in August to make their opposition for the CID known Fernandes said the group's opposition is centred on three

main issues – “financial burden; procedural flows; and services that already exist” Dion Williams, steering committee member, told the newspaper last week that they are aware of the opposition from some residents He said that the application process for a CID will continue and that residents have a "democratic right" to vote for, or against the proposal for a CID

Vermaak // Entertainment

TheCountessreturns toCenturyCity

Century City is rolling out the red carpet this October to welcome back The Royal Countess Zingara for her spectacular new season. Prepare for a night of decadence, drama, and delight as Zingara once again transforms dinner into an unforgettable adventure

The Royal Countess Zingara experience is no ordinary night out, it’s an intoxicating feast for the senses.

'LADOLCEROYAL'

This season, her premier show, La Dolce Royal, is her sweet offering to South Africa and the world, a tribute to where she began and a celebration of all she has become

Where stories dance across the stage, flavours weave into each tale, and the night carries you far past your usual bedtime Cape Town your favourite enchantress is home with a soiree that promises wonder, laughter, and unforgettable moments, The show will run from October for the summer season.

Performance nights: Tuesday to Sunday next to Long March to Freedom, opposite Canal Walk entrance 3 in Century City

. For general enquiries send an email to boxoffice@zingara.co.za or call 021 891 0448 For group bookings email corporatebookings@zingara.co.za

A feast for the senses where performance,theatre,and world-class cuisine entwine in spellbinding harmony

THE

SHOW

. The Tramp runs at Artscape until Friday 10 October A mini-musical that tells the story of Charlie Chaplin through the perspective of his beloved Tramp character Tickets cost R200 to R220 at Webtickets.

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. Cape Town Opera presents David Kramer’s Orpheus McAdoo at Artscape from 21 October to 2 November Tickets from R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Dancers Love Dogs is at Artscape Opera House on Wednesday 22 October at 19:30

WILL RUN FROM OCTOBER FOR THE SUMMER

Whether stage-side or tucked in a private alcove,join the soiree of the season before it sells out

Absurdist comedy takes the stage

A new indie comedy Wolf Biscuit described as “an absurdist two-hander bro-mantic comedy-drama will be on stage at The Outlore Base Theatre in Cape Town’s CBD from Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 October

Andrew Roux and Brett Williams star as work colleagues trying to survive in a cut-throat industry while navigating their love/hate relationship These intrepid characters take the audience on a surreal journey through betrayal, deception, and different-sized coffee mugs.

“If you’ve ever put a shoe in a postbox, spilled beer on a Labrador, or placed a baguette in a car boot in Kraaifontein, then Wolf Biscuit is the life-altering show you’ve been waiting for” says writer and director Pierre Malherbe

“This darkly comedic production toys with the fragility of uneasy companionship, balancing the mundane and the menacing, and pulling the audience into a bizarre and unpredictable world for an experience that is as unsettling as it is hilarious ” The show has an age restriction of 18 . Tickets, from R150, are available at Quicket for the show

‘Ouma’ groet eers 21OKT

Die komedie Ouma is op pad is op Dinsdag 21 Oktober om 20:30 vir oulaas by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op die planke

Ouma het wyd gereis en het baie mense laat skater, maar sy kom vir eers tot rus ná 'n laaste draai by haar geliefde "Boer".

Nadat Ouma vir 18 maande op pad was en die land deurkruis het, sluit sy nou hierdie pelgrimstog en vertoning af, vertel Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, wat lewe gee aan Ouma.

Ouma is 'n Knersvlakte-nooi wat vele herinneringe op pad bymekaar maak.

Sy kuier in Hermanus by haar seun, waar sy en 'n pizza-afleweringsman ‘n komplot smee teen haar skoondogter se chihuahua.

In Pringlebaai lees sy die gedagtes van 'n bobbejaanmannetjie Op die Oppiewaterfees-skip vertel sy vir die "incheck-pa-

‘Ouma’ se reis kom tot ‘n einde by Die Boer

rade"-mannetjie wat hy met sy Covidvorms kan doen. En in Stellenbosch wonder sy en haar oud-kamermaat of hulle nie dalk weer 'n draai by Wilgenhof moet maak nie

Coenraad Rall "vergesel" Ouma op die verhoog en op klavier Jurg Human is verantwoordelik vir die vlymskerp teks.

Dit mag dalk die laaste van Ouma se reis wees, maar Ouma groet net tydelik Sy is blykbaar besig om te grawe

In Maart 2026 sal sy terug wees met 'n nuwe vertoning, Ouma en die ou koeie

Geen kinders o 14 weens taal. . Kaartjies kos R240 Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911. Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck as Ouma

. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs at Theatre on the Bay now until 29 November Tickets from R275 at Webtickets

. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is coming to Artscape from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October Tickets R250 at Webtickets

. One Direction Tribute Showcase is op Saterdag 11 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos van R220 tot R260 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Joshua na die Reën is op Dinsdag 14 en Woensdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Die Boer-teaterrestaurant Kaartjies kos R270 by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911.

. Roan Ash is op Woensdag 15 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Vusi Mahlasela -‘The Voice’ brings his powerful blend of music and activism to the University of Cape Town in a celebration of heritage and hope on Thursday 16 October at 19:00 Tickets from R100 to R300 at Webtickets

. Joshua na die Reën is op Donderdag 16 Oktober om 20:30 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R260 tot R300 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Coppelia is at Artscape on Friday 17 October at 19:00 and Saturday 18 October at 14:00 and 19:00 Tickets cost R200 to R550 at Webtickets

. Centre Stage - Dancing into our future is at Artscape Opera House on Sunday 19 October at 19:00 It is a fundraising celebration of the Cape Town City Ballet’s 91 years of ballet Tickets R180 to R300 at

Dancers will take part in this fundraising event along with performing dogs. Tickets cost R400 at Webtickets

. Die Fledermaus is presented by Opera UCT at The Baxter from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 October Tickets from R100 to R500 at Webtickets

. Jonathan Butler “A life in song” is at Artscape on Friday 24 October at 19:30 Tickets R320 at Webtickets

. Stellenbosch University Jazz Band plays at the Endler Hall, Stellenbosch on Saturday 25 October at 16:00 Tickets R30 to R120 at Webtickets

. Gap Year A music and dance extravaganza is at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone on Saturday 25 October at 14:00 and 19:00 Tickets R180 at Webtickets

. Die een wat bly/The one who stays is at The Baxter Flipside from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November A combination of dance and drama that revolves around the narrative of an artist who travels back to his childhood. Tickets R100 to R180 at Webtickets

. Dalin Oliver: 90 Day Comedian is at The Baxter Studio from Tuesday 28 October to Saturday 1 November at 19:30 Tickets from R144 to R200 at webtickets

. Cape Ballet Africa presents Giselle at The Baxter from 13 to 22 November Tickets from R200 to R495 at Webtickets . It’s Boogie Time runs at Artscape from 19 to 23 November A musical/comedy romp down memory lane to the Motown Era. Tickets R170 at Webtickets

Laaste Con Spirito-vertoning van die jaar

Con Spirito Filharmonie bied 'n lente-konsert aan op Saterdag 25 Oktober om 19:30 in die NG kerk Uitsig in Ridgeworth, Bellville Michael Jones, bekende Britse tjellis, sal Vivaldi se Sonate vir tjello en strykers, Bruch se "Kol Nidrei" en Van Goens se "Scherzo", uitvoer Die program word

verder deur Schubert se "Onvoltooide Simfonie" en die koor se uitvoering van Vivaldi se "Gloria", verryk. Kaartjies kos R220 of R180 vir pensioenarisse of studente en R140 vir leerders by Webtickets of by AllMusic, Brackenfell. . Kontak conspiritochoircpt@gmail. com of 021 981 5551 vir meer inligting.

‘Hartsbriewe’ ’n nostalgiese reis

Hannes van Wyk, saam met Coenraad Rall op klavier, bring die vertoning Hartsbriewe na Die Boer-teaterrestaurant op Sondag 19 Oktober om 14:00 Maak jou gereed vir 'n reis terug in tyd in hierdie vertoning deurdrenk met nostalgie, warmte en die sagte fluisteringe van liefde in al sy gedaantes. Laat die klanke van Coenraad Rall se klavier jou dra na vervloë oomblikke, terwyl Van Wyk, geliefde TV-aanbieder en akteur, jou op reis neem met 'n keur van briewe wat soos geheime in ’n ou laai gebêre was

Hierdie hartsbriewe - soms snaaks, soms hartseer, altyd opreg - vertel van verlore liefdes, tydlose familieherinneringe en daardie eenvoudige kosbare vreugdes van die lewe

Die gehoor kan uitsien na ’n vertoning vol nostalgiese stories, bietjie humor, ’n traan of twee en 'n warm gevoel wat nog lank sal bly nadat die laaste woorde gespreek en note gespeel is Kaartjies kos R220 . Bespreek by www dieboer com of by 021 979 1911

Dancers compete for spotlight

The City of Cape Town has launched an exciting dance competition to usher in the spirit of the 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On (FLSO) celebrations Dubbed Move with Melody, the competition aims to showcase the city’s vibrant and diverse talent while celebrating this year’s theme: United in Hope

The competition is now open to amateur performers of all ages living in Cape Town or the greater metropole Entries must consist of between two and ten dancers per group JP Smith, Mayco member for safety and security, said the initiative is all about giving local talent a chance to shine “Cape Town has an abundance of young talent, and the Move With Melody competition is a platform to celebrate and elevate that creativity,” he said “This is an opportunity for our young performers to shine, to be recognised, and to bring their artistry to one of the biggest stages in the city ”

JUDGINGCRITERIA

Entries will be assessed by an independent panel of creatives, including acclaimed dancers and choreographers Danny Jones and Jodie Jackson, along with local entertainer Lunga Tshuka Performances will be scored based on the following criteria: creativity (30%), technical skill (25%), stage presence (25%) and relevance to the theme (20%) All styles of dance are welcomed, from amapiano and hip-hop to breakdance, gwara-gwara and more

HOWTOENTER

To take part, groups must upload a oneminute video of their performance to one of the following platforms: TikTok, Meta (Facebook or Instagram) or WhatsApp (send to 076 179 7047)

Each submission must include the

Contestants in the last FLSO dance competition in 2023

hashtag #FLSODance2025 and tag @ CTFestiveLights

The competition is strictly for amateur dancers All entries must clearly reflect the theme United in Hope

The closing date for submissions is midnight on 9 November

FINALEATTHEV&AWATERFRONT

From the pool of entries, the top 10 finalists will be invited to compete in a live dance-off at the V&A Waterfront amphitheatre on Saturday 15 November

The public is invited to attend and support the finalists as they battle it out on stage Finalists must arrange their own transport to the venue The top three acts, as chosen by the judging panel, will receive the following cash prizes: First Place: R10 000; second: R5 000; and third: R2 500

The winning teams will perform live on the main stage at the Festive Lights Switch-On event on 30 November, taking their place in front of thousands on the historic Grand Parade .Visit www capetown.gov.za/general/festivelights-switch-on for more details.

Jointhe‘Great NurdleHunt’

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

As October begins, ocean lovers are being called to action by Save a Fishie for a crucial mission - the Great Global Nurdle Hunt.

This month-long campaign aims to tackle one of the most dangerous forms of plastic pollution silently invading the shores nurdles

These tiny, lentil-sized plastic pellets are the building blocks of almost all plastic products, from water bottles to car parts Though small (typically less than 5 mm), their environmental impact is massive

WHATARENURDLES?

Nurdles are considered microplastics, and because of their size, they often slip through the cracks of standard waste management and environmental monitoring systems

Millions of nurdles end up in our oceans each year, either through industrial spills, poor handling, or improper waste disposal

Once in the ocean, they pose a deadly threat to marine life

“Nurdles, being mistaken for food by marine animals, are ingested with grave consequences,” explains Zoë Prinsloo, founder of Save a Fishie

“They clog digestive systems, cause internal injuries, and release harmful toxins that threaten entire marine ecosystems ”

WHYTHISMATTERS

During Save a Fishie’s recent Coast to

THE HUNT IS FROM 1 TO 30 OCTOBER

Coast Campaign in August, volunteers found nurdles on 41 of the 111 beaches they visited a stark reminder of how widespread the problem is

“They just keep washing up on our shores,” Prinsloo said

“We managed to remove thousands, but that’s only a drop in the ocean This is an environmental crisis that’s largely invisible to the public ”

From 1 to 31 October, the Great Global Nurdle Hunt is in full swing to find nurdles

While all forms of waste will still be collected, the spotlight this month is firmly on nurdles And here’s the best part you don’t have to join a formal clean-up to make a difference

HOWYOUCANJOINTHEHUNT

. Head to your nearest beach anytime during October

. Look out for nurdles – they’re small, usually translucent or pale-coloured pellets

. Collect and store them safely

. Record your findings: count the nurdles and make a note of where you found them

. Bring them to Save a Fishie, or connect with the organisation to find out how to contribute

. For more information on how to join the Great Nurdle Hunt, send an email to info@ saveafishie co.za

Wat beteken dit om op te pak en “against all odds” te lewe?

Meestal is dit ’n feesviering wanneer kinders 18 word en universiteit toe gaan Skape word geslag, die jongspan vier hul vryheid, en ouers is bly die kind is uit die huis sodat hulle rustig kan oud word Baie ander ervaar dit anders - dis nie altyd die maklike manier nie Soms is dit een van die moeilikste besluite om jou ouerhuis te verlaat, veral as ’n jong vrou in vandag se samelewing Sekere ouers bel elke aand om te hoor of die kind oukei is, laai kos af en doen navraag omdat die kind sukkel om aan te pas

Dan kry jy die res diegene wat die eerste keer hul ouerhuis verlaat sonder dieselfde ondersteuning Soms vir liefde, of omdat hulle gedwing word om hul eie potjie te krap weg van hul grootworddorpie

Hierdie gewoonlik so vroeg soos in hul tienerjare of vroeë twintigsbaiekeer om uit hul omstandighede uit te styg of omdat hulle gedwing word om elders oor te begin as gevolg van sekere gebeurtenisse

TERUGTREK

Wanneer jy wel kans kry om uit te trek, is terugtrek nie ’n opsie nie Die ondersteuningstruktuur is nie daar nie, en teruggaan beteken jy moet sak na dieselfde ou omstandighede Jy moet bereid wees om weer daai pyn en trauma in die gesig te staar die redes hoekom jy in die eerste plek opgepak het

BRIEWE|LETTERS

Hou aggresiewe honde

op leibande

OMDATJOUGLIMLAG NOOITOPDROOGNIE,LYKDIT OFALLESHUNKY-DORYIS.

Teen dié tyd het baie vriende al teen jou gedraai omdat jy nie “teenwoordig” genoeg is nie, min wetend waarteen jy alles moet veg om aan die lewe te bly Jou geestesgesondheid word hewig geraak, maar omdat jou glimlag nooit opdroog nie, lyk dit of alles “hunkydory” is Dan staan jy maar jou man en veg “against all odds” Met ’n emosiebelaaide hart moet jy jouself staande hou en heeltyd herinner: ek kan nie teruggaan na waar ek vandaan kom nie Ek het nuwe dinge en ’n nuwe ingesteldheid

Op Sondag 14 September gaan ek en my vriendin met ons drie vredeliewende honde na die Bolanddam vir honde in Durbanville om met ons honde te stap

Soos al die honde daar, is ons honde loslopend want eienaars wat gereeld daarheen kom, weet dit is net honde wat geleerd is en nie ander honde sal aanval nie Ons gaan gereeld daarheen en daar was nog nooit ‘n voorval van bakleiery onder die honde nie

Ons was op die punt om die park te verlaat toe twee jongmense met ‘n Staffordshire-terriër aan ‘n leiband in ons rigting gestap kom Ons was in gesprek met n dame wat met haar en haar dogter se vier honde daar was Sy sê toe aan ons dat dit haar seun en sy meisie is Die jongman vra toe vir sy ma of hy sy hond se leiband kan losmaak waarop die ma antwoord: ”Jy ken jou hond”

Meteens was die Staffie bo-op my Jack Russel Die jongman het met moeite sy hond afgetrek van my hondjie afgetrek

Ek het nie besef dat sy ernstig gebyt is nie Sy het effens mank geloop maar toe ons by die huis kom, stroom die bloed van haar agterbeen af

Ons kan kla tot ons blou is

"Kry ons klagtes ooit aandag?", TygerBurger 17 September, verwys Annoniem, ek kan met jou instem Ons kan "menings gee"; dis al waarop dit neerkom Solank ons televisielisensies en belasting betaal worry niemand nie Plakkershutte kan opgerig word tussen die lang gras Taxi's ry tussen huise en oor rooi ligte en stopstrate Skoolvervoer wie kyk ooit of voertuie wel padwaardig is; het hulle PDP's?

Mense sit sonder werk; afleweringsmense is buitelanders Waar is die Suid Afrikaners wat die werk kan doen? Is daar nog mense wat wette gehoorsaam?

Kla kan ons, maar dit sal daar bly Anoniem,E-POS

Laasgenoemde, vir my, is waar jy “against all odds” moet veg om oorlewing Wanneer jy eers uit is, is daar nie sommer terugkeerkans nie

Wat beteken “against all odds” hier? Wanneer jy jou ouerhuis verlaat om jou eie potjie te krap en te veg vir oorlewing, swaarkry en struikelblokke Ons het nie daai luuksheid wanneer die lewe druk nie: “Ag my kind, kom huis toe” of “jou kamer staan leeg”

Ons verlaat soms ons ouerhuis omdat daar nie meer ruimte is vir ons nie ruimte om te groei en om te wees wie jy wil wees nie Baiekeer omdat ons te veel hartseer ervaar het Baie van ons ken niks anders as die “kleindorpie-sindroom” nie om te “settle” en te trou, in toksiese verhoudings te bly, omdat jy glo jy is nie waardig vir beter nie of omdat jy nie weet daar is meer daar buite nie

Hoe hard die lewe jou ook al slaan of hoe koud die winters raak, veg jy “against all odds” Jy kies tussen jou vryheid en persoonlike ruimte teenoor waarnatoe jy sal teruggaan Jy praat hard met jouself: al raak die lewe hoe moeilik, daar is nie 'n manier dat ek kan opgee en teruggaan na alles wat ek agtergelaat het nie

Hoe pak 'n mens jou lewe in minder as ’n uur op en besluit om alles agter te laat?

“Against all odds” moet jy dit laat werk in ’n wêreld wat jy later leer ken het ’n wêreld waar mense jou oordeel, waar jou val ander se vreugde is, en jou glimlag soveel emosies wegsteek

Die beste manier om dit te laat werk, is deur biddend te bly en te glo daar is beter dinge vir jou in stoor Dis nie maklik nie, maar ons hou aan glo dis die moeite werd en ons sal weer ons doel in die lewe vind -MAURICIAPETERSEN

By nadere ondersoek sien ek dat daar n baie diep wond onder op haar buik is Ek het die wond ontsmet en iets vir pyn vir haar ingegee

Aangesien dit Sondag was en ek ‘n pensioenaris is, het ek besef dat ek met ‘n groot veeartsrekening gaan opeindig

Ek het Maandagoggend vroeg ‘n afspraak by veearts gemaak Die uiteinde van die saak was 10 steke en ‘n rekening van R3 500 Ek het ongelukkig nie die kontaknommer van die eienaar geneem nie, want ek het nie besef hoe ernstig dit was nie My vriendin het die ma van die eienaar raakgeloop en sy het my telefoonnommer geneem Ek sou dink dat die skuldige party die ordentlikheid sou hê om my te skakel en om verskoning te vra en aan te bied om te help met die onkoste, maar hulle swyg soos die graf My doel met hierdie skrywe is nie om iemand te beswadder nie, maar om eienaars te vra om asseblief nie aggresiewe honde na hondeparke te neem en sonder leibande met hulle daar te stap nie SandraBasson,E-POS

Rotse op sypaadjies pla

Ek wil my frustrasies lug oor die huiseienaars en die munisipaliteit wat dink dit is hul reg om die sypaadjes waar voetgangers moet loop vol rotse te laat pak en nie omgee oor die veiligheid van voertuigbestuurders asook die voetgangers wat die sypaadjies wil gebruik nie

Dit is teen die munisipale regulasies dat die sypaadjie toegepak word met klippe

Dit veroorsaak onveiligheid vir die publiek, asook vir die voertuigbestuurders

Neem aksie teen hierdie onwettige optrede van die eienaars, veral in Stellenberg se systrate M.C.Laubscher,STELLENBERG

Begin dink oor hoe jy gaan stem

Die onlangse munisipale tariefverhogings is totaal buitensporig en daar is wydverspreide ontevredenheid daaroor by belastingbetalers, eienaars van eiendom en munisipale verenigings

Sommige heffings mag moontlik ook volgens munisipale wetgewing nie korrek wees nie Daar is tans 'n hofsaak daaroor aan die gang (Growthpoint en andere versus die Stad Kaapstad)

Daar is tans 'n ongekende toestroming van mense van oral oor wat hulle hier in die Wes-Kaap kom vestig, sonder geld en sonder werk en die regering is maar te gewillig om gratis dienste en behuising aan hierdie mense te verskaf om sodoende vir Kaapstad voor te stel as die wonderlike, vooruitstrewende stad

Dit is egter die munisipale belastingbetaler wat sal moet betaal vir hierdie gratis dienste en behuising

Hoe meer gratis dienste en behuising verskaf word, hoe meer gaan die instroming wees Dit sal natuurlik vir die munisipale belastingbetaler se rekening wees en waar gaan dit heen?

Dit is nou tyd dat belastingbetalers hul opsies oorweeg Oorweeg die opsie om vir 'n ander politieke party te stem in die volgende munisipale verkiesing

Dit sal waarskynlik 'n koalisie tot gevolg hê en buitensporige munisipale tariefverhogings sal nie sommer net so kan goedgekeur kan word nie

Die begroting sal net goedgekeur kan word, indien die koalisievennote daarmee saamstem

Só 'n begroting sal dan nie weer so buitensporig wees nie en sal meer realisties wees, en nie so baie druk op die belastingbetaler plaas nie Belastingvoos,E-POS

ColourforCancerWalkbringshope

KAILINDANIELS

KAILIN DANIELS@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The Colour for Cancer Walk 2025

took place on Sunday 5 October at Melkbosstrand, drawing families and participants in a vibrant, colourful show of support for DKMS Africa, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to fighting blood cancers and recruiting lifesaving stem cell donors

Participants walked 4km along the scenic route, with colour powder zones adding bursts of colour to the event and creating a festive atmosphere Walkers had the option to wear white or their chosen colour to represent a cause close to their hearts, while the Shoes with a Message campaign allowed participants to write messages of hope inside donated shoes, which were later distributed to those in need

RAINBOWFUN

The event featured live entertainment, food stalls, DKMS swab stations, and

CELEBRATING LIFE WITH EVERY STEP

tributes to survivors, ensuring that every step was both fun and meaningful

The first 400 participants received goody bags, and all proceeds went directly to DKMS Africa to expand their donor registry and raise awareness of blood cancers

PARTICIPATION

Parents with babies and toddlers were reminded to supervise their children throughout the walk and to take precautions at colour powder zones, using protective eyewear or covering strollers as needed Organisers emphasised that participation was at individual discretion and encouraged families to enjoy the vibrant event safely

Photos of the Colour for Cancer Walk 2025 were taken by Elmarie Smedema of Buitespeelkinnersfotografie

A participant pauses mid-walk,soaking in the support of the community.

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SA TRIATHLETE CROWNED XTE

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Ateenage off-road triathlon athlete from Durbanville has made South Africa proud in Molveno, Italy, where she has just been crowned XTERRA World Champion in her age category.

The 17-year-old endurance athlete Nadia van Wyk won the 16-17 years age group in the second annual XTERRA Youth B World Championships on Sunday, 28 September covering 750m swimming, 15km cycling and 5km running

She crossed the finish line in a winning time of 1:58:10

DEDICATEDTRAINING

Nadia's triumph in Italy is the culmination of years of dedicated training across multiple disciplines While off-road triathlon is her current focus, her athletic background is rooted in endurance and technical skill, including mountain biking (MTB), duathlons and road triathlons She boasts an impressive list of achievements leading up to the world title

Among those was her victory earlier this year at the CAC MTB African Continental Championships – XCO in the junior category, highlighting her dominance on the continent's mountain bike trails

TURNINGHEADS

Nadia has turned heads since 2021 when she won gold medals in the SA Triathlon

Championships, the Western Cape XCO MTB Cup and the Western Cape Road Race

Nadia has achieved 52 gold, 16 silver and four bronze medals across triathlon, duathlon, mountain biking, road cycling and athletics from 2021 up until this year

TOPACHIEVEMENTS

Besides being the XTERRA World Champion in her category, her other top achievements include competing in the UCI MTB World Championships in Switzerland, taking the SA crown in the South African Triathlon Championships in 2021, 2023 and 2025, in the Xterra Triathlon in

2023, 2024 and 202 Duathlon Champ and 2023

Her selection fo international eve another highligh

These include t World Champion the Junior Cross World Triathlon Championships i World Triathlon Championships i the Junior Africa Championships i Of these she coul UCI XCO and the Championships In 2022 she achi in the 2022 Triple

Turbo-charged fun awaits at Killarney

Motorsport fans, thrill-seekers, and families are gearing up for an adrenalinefilled Saturday as the ABT DA Constituency presents its Power-Series Race Day at the legendary Killarney Racetrack on Saturday 11 October

From 10:00 to 18:00, engines will roar and excitement will soar as the track comes alive with non-stop racing action, entertainment, and community camaraderie

Designed for both dedicated motorsport followers and newcomers, the event promises a full day of high-speed thrills and family fun

Guests will enjoy exclusive access to a private grandstand, offering unbeatable

views of the high-octane races Between laps, attendees can indulge in a delicious braai and fresh salads, with a cash bar available to keep everyone refreshed throughout the day

Adding an extra layer of excitement, raffles and lucky draws will offer fantastic prizes, ensuring no one leaves emptyhanded

With tickets starting at just R190 per person, the event offers exceptional value for a full day of action and entertainment Tickets are available online via Quicket, and early booking is recommended as seats are limited . Tickets for the race day are available from R190 via Quicket.

Krieketseisoen slaan weg met T20

Die meeste Tygerbergse krieketspanne het goed weggespring met die aanvang van die nuwe seisoen se eerste T20-wedstryde die afgelope naweek

Brackenfell, Universiteit van WesKaapland, Durbanville en Bellville het almal oorwinnings behaal in hul eerste sarsie wedstryde

Bellville (81) het wel vasgeval teen Rondebosch (94/6), maar het wel ook met sy 97/0 ‘n oortuigende tienpaaltjiesege oor Rylands (93) behaal danksy skitterkolfwerk deur Andru Serdyn (69*) Brackenfell (201/5) was gans te sterk

vir Ottoman-klub (170/6) - danksy puik kolfwerk deur Denver Klue (115) en LeeRoy Walters (64) – maar moes in ‘n tweede wedstryd met sy 125/9 die knie buig voor Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland (149/6) vir wie Henré Nortje (50) mooi op stryk was In ‘n taai tweede kragmeting het UWK (134/4) ook met Claremont (134/8) afgereken deur die beste te vaar in ‘n beslissende superboulbeurt Durbanville (111/4) was Kaapstad-klub (107/8) se meerdere ná goeie bydraes deur Darian Naidoo (3/26) en Laurens Smit (32*) –SARELBURGER