TygerBurger | Mitchells Plain | E-Edition | 18 February 2026
WOENSDAG18FEBRUARIE
. Theo Kemp se boek Klein Koningswordindie Durbanville-biblioteeksaal op 'n byeenkomsvan die Durbell-leeskring bespreek. Jonathan Amid gaan die boek bespreek. Ditbegin om 10:00.Almaliswelkom GastebetaalR50.LedegeldbeloopR220per jaar.Rig navrae aanLiz vanWyk by 082655 8061. . Diehoogs vermaaklike romanDie avonturevan HelgaRoetsworddeurHuman &Rousseaubydie Durbanville-biblioteek bekendgestel. Riëtte Rust salingesprekwees met dieskrywer,Riaan Grobler. Dieboekbekendstelling begin om 17:00.Bespreek by RSVP@jonathanball.co.za
DONDERDAG19FEBRUARIE
. DieTygerberg Tuin- en Blommeklub spring diejaar wegmet Ruan Eastes se praatjie oorbromelias en DianadeVos se praatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema van dieblommekunskompetisie is “Tradisioneel vertikaal” Dieklubhet 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthede elkederde Woensdagvan diemaand by dieNGkerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00.Tee word vanaf09:30 bedien. Bel BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864vir meer inligting.
VRYDAG20FEBRUARIE
. DieWeg-stapfees word vanVrydag20tot Sondag 22 FebruariebyMeerendal buiteDurbanville aangebied. Stappers kankies uit verskeie afstande. Daar sal'n6km-, 'n 10km-, 12 km- of 21 km-stap oordie naweek aangebied word.Skryf in vir een, twee of driestaptogte of al drie dae. Besoek wegstapfees. topevents.co.zaominteskryf
THURSDAY26FEBRUARY
. TheR5book sale at the Durbanville Children’s Home willbeheldatthe home on Thursday26 February and Friday27Februaryfrom09:00to15:00 and Saturday28Februaryfrom09:00to13:00 at the receptionarea. Therewillbeaselection of text books —all at R5 each, as well as CDs, DVDs and books, including children’sbooksand coffee-tablebooks. Take your ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities willbe available.
SUNDAY1MARCH
. Edgemead’s largestindoor secondhand market will be heldatthe Edgemead Community Hall,83Edgemead Drive08:00 to 14:00.Bargains galore
VRYDAG6MAART
. Sakeluisêmekaaringoeiegees diestryd om die titelaspotmeester by dieTygerberg-sakekamer se immergewilde potjiekoskompetiesie.Die kompetisie, 'n jaarliksehoogtepunt watnou in sy tiende jaar is, word op by dieHoërskoolStellenbergaangebied. Die pottebegin om 13:00 prut.E-pos Marinabyadmin@ tygerbergbc.co.zavir 'n inskrywingsvormenmeer inligting. Slegs'nbeperkte aantal pottekan ingeskryf word
SATERDAG7MAART
. DieAGS Kuilsrivier tehuisvir bejaardes (Care Village) bied van10:00 tot15:00 'n herfsmark aan op sy perseel by Kerkstraat17. Daar salmusiek en 'n verskeidenheid vanstalletjies wees om na hartelus te snuffel. Verdryfdie honger met 'n wyekeusewat insluit boereworsrolle,hamburgers en skyfies, kerrie-vetkoeke en veel meer.Kom snuffel en smul saam en ondersteun so dietehuis.
VRYDAG13MAART
. DiekykNET Buite-ekspo Wes-Kaapwordweer dienaweek van13tot 15 Maart vanjaaropdie plaas Môreson net buite Malmesburyaangebied. Diehooffokusval op tallebuitelewe-uitstallers watvan die nuutsteprodukte tans beskikbaarindie buitelewekampeer-en4x4-mark uitstal soos watdie koper ditindie praktyksou gebruik. Dagbesoekerkaartjies wissel vanR30 vir kinders totR120vir volwassenes, afhangend vandie dag. Daar is ooknaweekpakkette DitisbeskikbaardeurOpen Tickets, www.ekspo.co.za en ookbydie hekketydensdie ekspo.Besoek webwerf by www.ekspo.co.za vir meer inligting.
SATURDAY21MARCH
. TheGreen Point FanWalk will come alivewith an explosionofcolour and entertainment as the 16theditionofthe Cape Town Carnival returns. Over 1500 performers will showcasetheir talent under the theme “FollowYour HeART.”Limited paid ticket optionsare availableinVIP,seatedstandsoronthe RedBus.Book on Quicket
THURSDAY26MARCH
. Badisa is presenting itsannual fundraising golf day at Durbanville Golf Club.The golf tournament daywill featurea four-ballallianceformat withtwo scores counting towardsthe finaltally.Entryfees areR5500 perfour-ballteam, with an early-bird discount of R4 500for bookingsdone before the end of February Contact Willow Williams on 021957 7130 or via email to info@badisa.org.zatobook. Visit www.badisa.org. za formoreinformation.
Foundation
hosts Saturday artclasses
The Mark Jeneker Foundation will host art classes forchildren every Saturday from 09:00 to 11:00, at the YMCAoffices, at 7Pisa Close, Portland.
The cost is R150 amonth. The foundation will also host art classes for adults, everysecond Saturday, at the same venue, from 16:00to18:00. The costisR300. The next class will be on 28 February.
The charge will cover the cost of materials and to fund the foundation's free art therapy classes at schools . Formoreinformation, call Mark Jeneker on 078637 8853.
Juniorcommissionerappointed
LAURENO’CONNOR-MAY
LAUREN.OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA
Princeton High learner Rochey Cupido was appointed Lentegeur Police Station’s new Junior Commissioner last week.
The13-year-old, whohas just started high school, said she wasencouragedto apply forthe role by her classteacher
After applying Rochey,from Eastridge, wascalled to thestationwith several otherlearners from various schools
The learners all gave speeches on the challenges the youth of their generation face.
“I went there and told them whatI want todofor my school,” shetold TygerBurger “I told them childrenare really struggling
ROLE ACTS AS BRIDGE BETWEEN POLICE AND YOUTH
with theirconfidence.”The panel Rochey spoke to wasmade up of communitypolicingforum(CPF) members and police.
Themember of herschool’s Representative Council of Learners (RCL) alsotold the panelone of the biggest challengeslearners faced is peer pressure.
Basedonthe learners’ speeches, and interviews conducted by the panel, Rochey was chosen as the best candidate for the role, Lentegeur CPF chairMichael Jacobs said.
He said she wasthe best candidate because: “She is highly intelligent, very
informed about issues facing young people and acomfortable public speaker.”
“As aCPF we are glad that young people are showing awillingness to be involved in promoting apositive lifestyle among youth. ThePolice Junior Commissioner project was initiated in 2007 in South Africa. It is ayouth-empowerment programme designed to involve young people in crime prevention, mentorship and leadership development. Thelearners are appointed to promote school safety, engage in anti-crime campaigns and act as campaigners against substance abuse and bullying.”
Rochey said she is both nervous and excited about the role. She said candidates were told the position was necessary because youth had more influence over theirpeers.
“They said they chose young learners because the youth won’t listen to old people,” Rochey said.
VOICEFOROTHERS
Lentegeur Police Station spokesperson
Const Navon van Houten said the Junior Commissioner would be avoice for learners, represent theirideas and help bridge the gap between learners and authority figures.
TheJunior Commissioner also promotes discipline by being agood role-model and keeps an ear to the ground for learners who are struggling, either socially and emotionally. Rochey would also be required to act as apeer mediator and liaison. Jacobs said: “I wish her the best and as aCPF we will work closely with her and give her the necessary support. We want to thank the outgoing Junior Commissioner for her work during her termand wish her very well in her matric year.”
Rochey Cupido from Princeton High School with Michael Jacobsand outgoing juniorcommissioner Nicole Myburgh.
Children taking part in the Mark JenekerFoundation free openart classes on 7February.
Constructiondebrisblockssewer
Building rubble dumped illegally intothe sewer system has been identified as the root causeofweeks-long overflow problems affecting the Swartklipsewer line area in Mitchells Plain.
Subcouncil 12 has expressed serious concern over the ongoing sewer overflow that has affected the communityover the past several weeks, with officials now confirming the cause following extensive investigation.
City teams discovered large quantitiesofbuilding rubble inside the sewer system after conducting excavation work in the affected area.
The construction debris created obstructions in the sewer infrastructure, directly
BLOCKAGECAUSED SEWAGEFLOODS
contributing to repeated blockages and subsequent overflow across many areas within Mitchells Plain.
SolomonPhilander, chair of Subcouncil12and ward councillor forWard 116, strongly condemned what he termed “this actofsabotage”
“Theillegal dumping of building rubble and foreign objects into oursewer system is unacceptable and places an unnecessary burden on municipal infrastructure,” Philandersaid in astatement.
Subcouncil 12 has called on residentsand contractors to work together with theCity to prevent further damage to essential services,emphasisingthat the City has designatedfree waste disposal sites.
DISPOSALSITES
The disposal sites arelocated in Strandfontein,Spine Road and Swartklip Road.
“Protecting our infrastructure is ashared responsibility,” Philandernoted, addingthat Subcouncil 12 remainscommitted to collecting wheelie bins once perweek from households.
Thematteraffects the broader Mitchells Plaincommunity, with officials urging residents to play
theirpart in safeguarding public health and maintaining service delivery standards.
“We urge the community to playtheir part in safeguarding public health and maintaining servicedelivery standards,”the statement concluded.
The area has had repeated sewerage problems due to aging infrastructure and pumpstation vandalism.
Last year, protesters in the neighbouring Vosho informal settlement cased asewage pumpstation to be disconnected temporarily after protesters vandalised it
The protest was due to thearea's illegal electricity connections to the pump station being disconnected.
2025- ALGEMENE WAARDASIELYS VIRDIE STAD KAAPSTAD
Kennisgewing geskied hiermeeingevolge artikel 49 van die WetopPlaaslike Regering: MunisipaleEiendomsbelasting, Wet6 van 2004 (soosgewysig), hiernadie “Wet”genoem,dat diealgemene waardasielys vir 2025,van toepassing van 1Julie 2026,ter insae beskikbaar is by www.capetown.gov.za/propertyvaluations en bydie lys van lokale viropenbareinsae en besware hier onder.
Enige eiendomsbesitter of anderpersoonwordhiermee ingevolge artikel 49 van die Wet genooi om die lys binnedie voorgeskrewe tydperkhier onder te besigtig en, in ooreenstemming met wetgewing, ’n beswaar in te dien tenopsigte vanenige kwessie watin die waardasielys voorkom of weggelaatis.
Aandag wordspesifiek gevestig op artikel 50van dieWet waarvolgens’nbeswaarteen ’n spesifieke individueleeiendom ingedien moet word en nieteen die waardasielysas’ngeheel nie
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•Per e-pos:valuationsobjection@capetown.gov.za
•Van 20 Februarie 2026 tot 31 Maart2026:Persoonlik -gedurendedie bedryfstye vandie lokale viropenbareinsae en besware hier onder
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GEENLAATBESWARE SAL AANVAAR WORD NIE
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A10-year-old hip-hop dancerfrom Portland, Mitchells Plain is preparing to represent SouthAfrica at an internationaldance competition in New York next March,after overcoming early-learning challenges that once affected her confidence at school.
Xiniah Lewin earned her place on the international stage shortlyafter her birthday in January,marking asignificant milestone forthe youngperformerwho found her rhythm through dance after struggling withundiagnosedeyesight difficulties.
Her mother, single parent Chantal Lewin, has launched aBackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign to raiseR120 000 for travel, accommodation and competition costs, with the trip’s total expenses reaching closer to R195000.
“This opportunity means the world to her,” she said.“It’snot just about a competition; it’s about recognising her effort and giving her the chance to stand confidently in who she is.”
OVERCOMINGEARLYCHALLENGES
During her early school years Xiniah
10-YEAR-OLD HIP-HOP DANCER RAISES FUNDSFOR INTERNATIONAL CONTEST
experienced persistent learning difficulties that were not immediately understood While her twin sister progressed with easeshe struggled in ways thatgradually affected her confidence.
“It was heartbreakingtowatch,” her motherrecalled. “She was trying just as hard, but without thesupport she needed, andshe began to believe she wasn’tgood enough.”
TURNINGPOINT
The turning point came when Xiniah’s eyesight difficulties were identifiedand corrected through prescription lenses.
“Once she got herlenses it was as if everything hadchanged overnight,” her mother related. “Herconfidencecame back, andshe finally started to see herself the way Ihad always seen her.”
Withimprovedvision dancebecame morethan an activity; it became aplace of safety and self-expression. Last year Xiniah began dancing at FirstStep Dance School, where hernaturalrhythm and work ethicquickly stood out.
“When she dances the world stops feeling overwhelming,” Lewin pointed out. “On thatfloor sheisn’t defined by struggle; she’s focused, strong, andcompletelyin control.”
BUILDINGRESILIENCETHROUGHADVERSITY
Raised byher mother in aperiodwhen her father was absentdue to substance dependency,and who is nowinrecovery, Xiniahlearntresilienceearly on,a quality thatnow defines her presenceon stage.
“She danceswith purpose,” Lewin said. “Notfor attention, but because it’s how she claimsher space in the world.”
Thatdetermination was recognisedwhen Xiniahwas selected to represent South Africa in New York, amoment hermother described as deeply emotional.
“I felt an overwhelming sense of pride,” she said. “It wasasifall thedifficult moments finally made sense. Irealised those yearsweren’t wasted; they were preparing her for this.”
FINANCIALHURDLESREMAIN
The BackaBuddy campaign has raised morethan R7 000 to date withsupport from fourdonors,but significant funding challengesremain. As asingle mother Lewin must alsofund her own travel to ensureher daughter’s safety.
“As asingle mum the financial weight is heavy,” she said. “I’ll cutevery comfort if it means beingthere for her. My priority is to standbyher side.”
Her greatest fear is notXiniah’s performance, but that lack of finances could limit the opportunity.
“She has already done the hard work. Idon’t wantmoney to be the thing that stops hernow.”
COMMUNITYSUPPORTCRUCIAL
For theLewin family thecampaign represents abelief that potential should not be limited by circumstances.
“I reached out because Irefuse to let her story endindoubt,” Xiniah’s mother said.
“Thisisn’t just atrip; it’s about showing her that she belongs andpeople believe in her
“Every person who supports her is reminding her that the world can be kind, and sheiscapable of more than she ever imagined.”
. To supportXiniah’s journeytoNew York,visit herBackaBuddy campaign at:https://www backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-xiniah-shinein-new-york
Xinah practices her moves.
Xiniah needshelp fundraising to gettoan international competition.
modern day Macgyver traverses the Cape Flats selling rabbits on awobbly bike held togetherby “elastic and wire”.
Jack Chopper, as he prefers to be known, hails from Manenberg but travels several dozens of kilometres by bicycle multiple times amonth to deliver baby rabbitsto pet shops.
TygerBurger caught up with the eccentric cyclist in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain, last week, while he was on hisway to “Winners”, which is thename of anow defunctsupermarket in Lentegeur He gave the paper an exhibition of hismulti-coloured and multi-textured “bicycle”, while he stopped to catch his breath alongsideHighlands Drive.
ANYTIEWILLDO
The bicycle, which sportsashadecover, baskets, lights, acharger, reflectorsand adynamo, was built from scratchby Chopper —without any welding. Cobbled together with spare parts, it features star-spangled handles, ared fabricseat cover and two differently-sized wheels It’s decorated with an old baby shoe and random labels andlogos, including a Bokke emblem.
When asked how it is held together, Chopper, who has several jewelled teeth, said, “with elastic and wire”. TygerBurger however noticed several cable ties securing the shadecloth cover,white tape that looked suspiciously likegauzeon the shadecoverframe, achain connecting parts of the bike’s back frameand even a pair of handcuffswhich connected two of the frame’s bars —though the paperwas unclearifthis was purely fordecoration Abasket made of chicken wireand
BREEDER PEDALS ACROSS
carpet wasattached to the back and it bore several black baby bunnies —who hada fabulous viewofthe back wheel, covered with amudguard made of indiscernible material.
Animal lovers need notworry about their hydration.Chopper hadthreaded awaterspoutthroughthe makeshift hutch fromabottle secured to theframe’s verticalbars
KOKIEDCONFIRMATION
When TygerBurger askedifthe bike wasroadworthy, Chopper cackled saying that traffic officers once stopped himand jokingly askedhim for his licence.Since then he decidedto“fake it” and addeda repurposed trailerlicense, updatedwith
Rabbit breeder uses aMacgyvered bike to traverse the Cape Flats
blackkokipen, to the bike’s eclectic ensemble
Thechainguard alsosported alicence plate drawn on in blackkoki but Chopper said that he hadoncehad an actual licence plate on the bike but had lost it on oneofhis travels. The bike used to belong to Chopper’s10-year-old son. His sonsurrenderedthe bike, Chopper said, “because it is tooheavy for him”.
“With the battery, it’salmost 50 kilos,” he said. “This is a1972 model,” Chopper added.
Chopper was not surprised by TygerBurger’s attention.Hesaid he was frequently stopped by curious passersby some of whom have made videos of him and made him “famousonTikTok.”
Chopper said the bike is his mode of transport to sell his rabbits to pet shops in Gatesville, Lentegeur and the Town Centre in Mitchells Plain, all of which is more than 10km away from his home in Manenberg.
SANParks scraps indemnityforms
TheSouth African National Parks (SANParks)announced on Friday 13 February that it has suspended the indemnityand verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Parkwithimmediate effect.
This announcement came just days after it had stated that it will be implementing the indemnityand verification form requirement process.
“The measure was introduced to strengthen verification and governance processes. However, SANParks acknowledges that itsimplementation led to operational delays and visitor frustration. We have listened to the concerns raised by visitors and tourism partners and have acted decisively,” the entity said in its statement last week.
Overthe next twelve months, SANParks will implement afully digitised identification document (ID) and passport verification system at park gates, including high-speed scanning technology to ensure accurate compliance while delivering aseamless visitor experience, the statement reads.
During thistransition, gate operations will continue without the indemnityform requirement,SANParks said.
Theviewfromthe mountain overlooking FalseBay
Will Sona optimism translatetoreal change?
While President CyrilRamaphosa spoke of astrengthening rand, falling inflation, and renewed investor confidence during his State of the Nation Address,many woke up thenext day to aless reassuring reality: dry taps, rising living costs, unemployment queues, and unsafe neighbourhoods.
This contrast captures the central tension of this year’s address. The President painted apicture of an economy gradually stabilising, yet we knowfrom lived experience that life formillionsof South Africans remains uncertain and difficult.
His admission that “life remains hard” may have been themost honest line of the speech. It reflected something we understand: national progress measured in statistics does not always translate into relief felt in our communities. Economic stability matters.
Astronger currency signals confidence, helps government manage debt, and can encourage investment.Lower inflation protects purchasing power. These are necessary foundations for long-term growth.But for many struggling to basic necessities, macro-economic indicators feel distant and abstract. Recoveryonly becomes meaningful when reflected in secure jobs, stable services, and safer streets.
To his credit, thespeech did not avoid pressing challenges. Organised crime, he said, remainsone of the greatest threats to
WAARWOESTEWINDEWAAI:
BRIEWE|LETTERS
Waterwastage mindsets
Againweaddress a“critical watersecurity” issue, and everyone is urgedtosavewater
economic development and socialstability Thisrecognition is important because crime is not only apolicing issue —itis an economic barrier.
Communities affected by gangs, extortion and crime struggle to attract businesses and opportunities. Unsafe environments limit where people can move freely,where small businesses can operate, andhow confidentwefeel in our neighbourhoods. Yet we have heard strong commitments to tackling crime before. Our confidence depends on implementation and results, not just tactical plans that sound decisive. Thesame pattern applies to corruption and governance failures. The president’s emphasis on strengthening institutions signals understanding thateconomic reform cannot succeed without credible leadership and functioning systems. However, we judge progress by concrete outcomes, successful prosecutions, and improved service delivery —not investigationsannounced orpolicies drafted.
Perhapsthe mostimmediate concerns relate to municipal services. Water shortages, failinginfrastructure, and inconsistent servicedeliveryaffect our lives in ways that national economic indicators cannot capture. These issues aretangible —they shape whether our taps run, roadsremainusable, refuse is collected, and electricity supply is stable Ramaphosa’s warning thatfailing municipalities couldlose service delivery powers suggests willingness to act but it raises uncomfortable questions: If government knows which municipalities are struggling, why has intervention been slow? Will stronger oversight translate into quicker, measurable improvements? These questions point to adeeper challenge: restoring public trust. Years of economic pressure, service delivery failures, and governance challenges have changed how we evaluate leadership. —NAMHLAMONAKALI
Itravelaround the countrywith tourists and findno oneconsciouslysavingwater.Notices areeverywhere but effective stepsofhow to save waterrare. Most geysersare farfromthe bathrooms andittakes six to nine litres before hotwater comes through ahot-water tap. If that’snot badenough, very few“mixers” have a clearindicationofwhich waytoturn the handlefor hot andcoldwater.And if onethinkshot is rightand cold left,think again! Ihavefoundthateveninthe same room, cold at thehandbasin couldbetothe left and in theshowertothe right. Thereisnostandard, every plumber inthe countrydoes whathelikes. Suggesting to the establishments, from guest houses to five-star hotels, to at least mark thetapsclearlyfor hotand
cold theylook at me in disgust,asiftosay:“who are youtotellmehow to run my place”?But when one approaches the subject of waterusage each andevery onecomplainsaboutthe huge billtheyreceive. Watersavingisnot clearlydefined in ourminds, and fewpeoplehaveany understanding of what shouldbe done to reduce consumption. As fortoilet flushing: the usualflushing systems were designed in Britain and countries with excess water, installedherewithout a thoughtofthe consequences. Thetip of the iceberg are“luxury”establishments with ahugebath tub “to relaxin”,after alongday’s safari or sightseeing. Talk is cheapand from thetop (Minister)downtothe end user watersavingisjustaphraserepeated everynow andthen, while we hope forrain PETERSMULIK, Rugby
Fed-up with roadworks
Ihavebecomeincreasingly frustrated with the ongoing road maintenanceonLaBelle Road in Stikland, which hasbeen causing significantcongestion.
OnelanefromStrandRoad, direction OldPaarl Road, has beenclosedoff andcompletelydug up, along withthe right-turninglanefromStrand and Bottelary road.Thishas createdmassivetrafficdelays in the vicinity, particularlyduringpeakhours. The lane closures have been problematic as La BelleRoad serves apredominantlyindustrial area and provides crucialaccess to the R300.The routecarries volumes of heavy-duty trucksand commercialvehicles essential to industrial operations, not to mention the minibus taxis(generallyalaw unto themselves).
Whatmakes this situation morefrustratingisthe lack of visibleprogress. Dayafter day, motorists endure delays, yetminimal actual work appears to be taking place. Whileroadmaintenanceisundoubtedlyessential, couldthe CityofCape Town not have planned this work differently? Perhapscompleting the project in phases to maintain trafficflow or implementing more intensive work schedulestoreducedisruption?The currentapproach is causingsignificantinconvenience to those usingLaBelle,Strandand Bottelary roads Iurgethe City to expeditecompletion of this project andimplement betterplanning protocolsfor future maintenance work on strategically importantroads.
FRUSTRATED MOTORIST, Email
Boetesskrik nie taxi’s af nie
Dithelpnie taxibestuurders kryverkeersboetes nie; die meeste hetnie 'n vasteadres nieendie boetes kannie by hulle afgelewerwordnie.Hulle werk vir iemand wat ditmaklikkan verminder of selfsafskryf.Ekhet op die hoek vanFrans Conradie-rylaan en Brackenfell-boulevard langs`nmetropolisie-voertuig met twee insittendes by ‘n rooi liggestaan.Langs die polisievoertuig,
op ‘n geel streep,was ‘n voertuig watlinkswou draai. Hulle hetnet voor hullegekyk natuurlik op padhuis toeofnie lusvir moeitenie
Mense watsory, sê baie vanhul beginsels. Hulle leer natuurlikbytaxi's of deesdae se afleweringsmotorfietse.
Anoniem, BRACKENFELL
Skollies
is nou
N2 se baas
Vanoggend moesmyswaer die trauma beleefvan twee skollies watmet vuurwapens in die hand voor sy vragmotor ingehardloop en dit op homgerig het Al wathykon doen wasomteversnel en hulle te probeer raakry Hulle het toebaie vinnig die bosseingehardloop om wegtekom.
‘n Ent verder sien hy toenet blou ligteenstoptoe by die verkeerspersoneel, wat'nvroubystaan watook gedreig is.
My vraagisnou,worddie verkeersreëlsnie meer toegepas nie?Met ander woorde,dat niemand op ‘n N2-roete magloop of staan nie,ofisdit nouweer shame, laat die skollies doen wathulle wil? Hulle kanmybeboet vir te vinnig ry teen `n afdraand, maar hierdie skollies kandoen wathulle wil metonwettigevuurwapens.
Pateties en papvrot.
GERHARD VANNIEKERK,Vredekloofhoogte
Kiewitz is ‘n groot aanwins
Ek het in Queenstraat opgemerkdat ‘n veselglasdeksel oor ‘n mangatontbreek. By nadereondersoek is die gebreekte dekselintweestukkeindie gatgevind. Omstreeks10:00 die volgende oggend het ek weer daar verbygeloop en ‘n voertuig opgemerk met iemand watbesig wasom‘nnuwedekseldaar te plaas.Ekhet nader gegaan om homtekomplimenteer oor die vinnigediens. Hy het my toemeegedeel dat hy toevallig daar verbygeryhet,onmiddellikdie implikasies van ‘n moontlikeeis teen sy werkgewerbesef het en direk na hul depot gegaan het om die stukkende dekselte vervang. Die man watdie belange vansywerkgewersoopsy hart dra, is EltonKiewitz vandie paaiedepartement in Langeberg. Welgedaan, meneer Kiewitz! SW BURGER,Durbanville
Die wind en die branders stoeiteen mekaar langsValsbaai se kussoosonlangsgesien vanaf Clarence-rylaan.
FOTO:CARINAROUX
Carnivaltoshowcase‘diversity’
KAYLYNNEBANTOM
With just over amonth to go, organisers of one of Cape Town's biggest annual events saythe Cape Town Carnival is readyto bring the ‘heART’ to the Green PointFan Walk on Saturday21March.
On Thursday12February, organisers gave the media and other interested parties abehind-the-scenes glimpse of allthe preparations at the Cape Town Carnival workshopinMailtland.
JayDouwes, Cape Town Carnival chief executiveofficer, said peoplecan look forwardto10beautifully handcrafted floats. She said organisers areexcitedto bring the 16th edition of the carnivalto life
Adding to the excitement, this year's event spotlights 11 "Champions"from Cape Town's creativescene,including singer Anslin Gysman, localactor Natasha vander Merwe, DJ Ready D, graffiti artist Rizah Potgieter,and designer Stephen vanEeden.
Tracey Carter,performancedirector,
WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO COMPLETE THE OVER 1000 COSTUMESONTIME
said there willbe entertainment forthe entire family.
"Some of ourfloats arealready completed. Performers aregetting ready with choreography,and costumesare almostdone. We aregetting ready to put on ashowlikeCapeTownhas neverseen before."
Shesaidpeoplecan look forwardtoa celebration of diversity.
"Weare telling thedifferent stories of the creatives from Cape Town. As differentastheyare,that's howdifferent thepodsare goingtobe. This year we will have our first Afrikaanspod. Therewillbe somethingfor everyone."
Daphne Lodewyk hasbeen aseamstress at theCapeTownCarnivalworkshop forthe past 10years.
She said with less thana month to go,she andher small team of threeare working around the clock to complete over 1000 costumes forthe bigday "Wework as ateam, and each person knows whattodo. We stillhavealot to do butthe bulkofthe work is finished."
Lodewyk said she stillgets excited despite doingthisfor the past decade
"Every year thecarnival is different. Differentthemes anddifferent people. Youmeet alot of peopleand make friends."
She said on carnivalday,theywork tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everyperformer looksdazzling.
"Weare stationedina tent,dressing
each performer and doing alterations or fixingthings."
Prof Rachel Jaftha, chairofthe Cape Town Carnival Trust,said: "Weare excited becauseit'sjust over amonth to go.This year we arefollowing our hearts.People willsee amazing creativity as always andthe joyonthe facesofthe people participating. Do not miss theamazing follow-your-heartjourneywithus."
JP Smith,Mayco member forsafety andsecurity, stressed theCity'sunwavering commitmenttothe event
"Thank youfor bringing this event to our city each year.Thisevent is about social cohesion. It's aboutshowing that thereismuchmorethatunite us than what divides us."
Performers gave patrons aglimpse of what canbeexpected on event day.
Performer,Jalene Burgerislooking forwardtothe Cape Town Carnival. PHOTOS: KAYLYNNE BANTOM
PerformersCassidy Fortuin,Dianna Ocholla and Lana Fortunecannot wait to showcase their talent
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