TygerBurger | Mitchells Plain | E-Edition | 5 November 2025

Woensdag, 5 November 2025 |

PINK POWER AND HEALING

STRANDFONTEIN HOUSIN

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LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

Aproposed housing development in Strandfontein remains in limbo as elected Project Engagement Committee (PEC) members have refused to sign terms of reference.

A PEC spokesperson said the committee refuses to sign until specific points, relating to how the houses will be allocated, are confirmed

The PEC was elected nearly

“Ourpeople,allourpeopleoftheinformalsettlementand allourbackyarddwellers,mustbehoused.” -

Baronise Henry

eight months ago and PEC spokesperson Baronise Henry says she has attended every meeting, bar one, when she had a death in the family

The delays have frustrated Ward 43 councillor and Subcouncil 17 chair Elton Jansen,

who said at the Sub-council meeting earlier this month that "houses look better than shacks" and that the project is crucial for addressing crime and property values in the area Henry, however, says the PEC was never opposed to the

development and welcome it, provided the people currently living in the informal settlements and in Strandfontein backyards are given preference

Speaking at the Sub-council meeting, Jansen revealed that despite a meeting on 9 October, where PEC members were invited to sign the terms of reference, only four or five of the 12 elected members had done so

TOPAGE3

DUISENDE MANS VERGADER BY MIGHTY MEN TEEN GEWELD OP KAAPSE VLAKTE BLADSY 9

WHAT’S ON / WAT IS WAAR

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WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER

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

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

FRIDAY7NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG8NOVEMBER

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY20NOVEMBER

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

SATERDAG22NOVEMBER

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

SUNDAY30NOVEMBER

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

THURSDAY4DECEMBER

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

Airportexpansion getsgreenlight

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

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

MAJORMILESTONE

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

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

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

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

NEXTPHASE

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

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

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

This includes the realignment of the A masterplan perspective by

Knowngangsterkilledinshooting

Two people were killed in a mass shooting in Montrose Park, which is also known as The Farm, in the early hours of Saturday morning Lentegeur Community Police Forum (CPF) chair, Michael Jacobs, said the shooting appears to be gang-related

At least one of the men who were killed is a known gangster, Jacobs said Messages on crimewatch groups called the man “the main problem in the area”

The groups also said that three other people were killed in the shooting but it is not known how many of them were gangsters

“As the Lentegeur CPF we strongly condemn the shooting incident and we cannot allow the community of Montrose Park to be held hostage through targeted shootings, intimidation and acts of arson,” Jacobs said “We call on the police and other law enforcement agencies to quickly apprehend the suspects and bring stability to our area We further call on our community to provide relevant

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Jansen said the controversy stems from the original proposal for six permanent and six alternate PEC members However, the community demanded that all 12 people elected at a public meeting in February this year serve as permanent members

"The members refused to sign the terms of reference because they wanted all 12 elected in the public meeting to be part of the PEC, not six permanent members and six alternative members," Jansen explained

After an appeal to the Human Settlements Directorate, approval was granted for all 12 to serve as permanent members Despite this concession, several members still haven't signed

Henry says that recent delays stemmed from disputes unrelated to the actual project documents

"There were certain issues that certain elected members of the PEC were not comfortable with, which had nothing to do with the actual documents at that point," she said

The issues centred around "the process of the election and the outcome thereof" and "caused the delay and until that was resolved, a certain group of PEC members were not going to be signing"

NOOPPOSITIONTOHOUSING

Henry emphasised there is no fundamental opposition to the project itself

"I want to make clear that there is no opposition to the housing development in principle," she said "I stand firmly on the point every person born in this country and a citizen of this country should be dignified with proper housing " However, she stressed that existing residents must be prioritised "Our people, all our people of the informal settlement and all our backyard dwellers, must be housed," Henry said She said there is already a strain on infrastructure "They're using the infrastructure already They are already part of the traffic pile-up They're already part of the overflowing sewage," she said "If they cannot develop infrastructure alongside the development so that by the time the houses are up and the people are moving in, and the infrastructure has been upgraded to accommodate additional people, then what's the point?"

She expressed frustration with existing conditions: "Is it right that we can't get the infrastructure that we are deserving of, that we don't take an hour just to get out of Strandfontein so that we can go and earn a living to pay rates and taxes, that our sewerage is spilled out into our streets?"

A critical issue yet to be addressed is what happens to informal settlement residents who don't qualify for housing "We ve got to work through all of those things what happens to the people who do not qualify for BNG or for housing,"

MONTROSE PARK GRIPPED BY FEAR AFTER DOUBLE MURDER AND SERIES OF ARSON ATTACKS

information to the case by contacting the station commander of Lentegeur police ”

Jacobs said the arson he was referring to was other incidents reported on crime groups this weekend

In the first incident a man in his thirties died in a house fire in Terence Macaw Street, Woodlands on Saturday night

Then on Sunday morning, Lentegeur police retrieved a burnt out body from a field near the police station

“After the shooting in The Farm, there was also an arson attack in the area,” Jacobs said without giving more details

TENARRESTED

Also, on Sunday, a tip-off led police to retrieving a hijacked van Police located the van which had been hijacked in Athlone, in Woodlands Lentegeur police spokesperson Capt Navon van Houten said

Henry asked "There is no use building or developing a housing structure if the informal settlement is still there, then it defeats the object "

PROJECTBACKGROUND

The Strandfontein Integrated Housing Project on Erf 1212 has been in development for over a decade Jansen noted that informal settlements existed in the area 11 years ago when he became councillor, and likely 10 years before that "This project is dealing with the informal settlements in Strandfontein, but it's also an opportunity for the backyard dwellers to benefit," Jansen said He argued that proper housing would increase property values in Strandfontein

police acted on a tip off on 2 November and investigated a group of known gangsters who were gathering in Watt Court, Woodlands

The police ran a search on the vehicle they were driving, a red Volkswagen Van, and found it was linked to a case registered at Athlone Police Station

The officers searched the van and found three guns and more than sixty rounds of live ammunition

Police arrested 10 men, aged between 20 and 36 They are due to appear at Mitchell’s Plain Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 4 November

TEENSCAUGHTWITHGUNS

Meanwhile, last week anti-gang unit (AGU) officers arrested two teenagers for weapons possession Const Ndakhe Gwala from the Western

Cape’s provincial media office, said the AGU was acting on information about a concealed firearm on Wednesday 29 October They raided a residence in Cricket Street, Beacon Valley They recovered a 38 Special revolver and one round of ammunition and arrested a 17-year-old boy

In a separate incident in the same area, officers searched a house in Atletiek Street where they discovered a 16-year-old boy in possession of another 38 Special revolver, with no serial number

Both teenagers face charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition

In a separate incident, also on Wednesday, Mitchell’s Plain police arrested two men, aged 20 and 22, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition

The men were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation They were in possession of a 9 mm pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition, Const Gwala said

WavesofpinkfillWestridgeGardens

Acancer awareness walk last week was marked with doves, glitter, wings and tears

The Women’s Walk to Wellness group hosted a Strides for Cancer, 5km walk on Thursday 30 October

Cancer support and awareness groups, as well as fitness clubs, from all over the City descended on Westridge Gardens in waves of pink, which is the international colour of breast cancer awareness

Amidst the 50 shades of pink, a few supporters wore green, which represents liver or lymphoma cancer

Despite the undercurrent of sadness, most of the participants dressed in

COMMUNITY STEPS UP FOR CANCER AWARENESS

costume Some survivors, sufferers and supporters also wore sashes declaring where they were in the battle against the disease

Arisen Women, an upliftment non-profit, provided participants with free health checks while several cancer support organisations hosted information or fundraising stalls

White doves, which were donated to the event, were released in honour of those who had not survived the battle against the disease

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LAURENO'CONNOR-MAY

LAUREN OCONNOR-MAY@NOVUSMEDIA CO ZA

The reserve team at the Strandfontein Aquifer won an award for the ‘Fauna Find of the Year’ for finding a critically-endangered species of butterfly in the Wolfgat Nature Reserve.

The exceptionally rare butterfly, which was thought to only live only in certain pockets of Cape Town, was found last year during a scouting session

Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews, who is also a former Mitchell’s Plain councillor, said: “Reserve staff do annual monitoring

THE BUTTERFLY’S COMMON NAME IS BARBER’S CAPE FLATS RANGER

nature reserve in order to ensure their continued survival,” Andrews said

The find by the Mitchell’s Plain team was significant because the butterflies’ numbers remain low

“The WNR: Strandfontein Aquifer

section team was subsequently recognised for their effort through an award for the ‘Fauna Find of the Year’ at the annual

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Alfreds, who is considering a career in education, noted how the club has opened doors to experiences like visiting the Observatory to learn about astronomy opportunities that wouldn’t have been available otherwise

BACKGROUND

The Geometric Mind Society was established by the previous year’s matriculants and a teacher who has since left the school It was taken over by current Grade 11 students

The club now has 16 Grade 11 members who underwent a leadership selection process

involving scenario-based assessments

According to Philander, the club was chosen for the award based on their collective achievements and contributions to both the school and community, rather than winning a specific competition “It was just like collective buildup, our statistics, all that we did, that had us win this award ”

The Mayor’s Pride Award recognises the club’s success in representing their school and community while making a positive impact through STEM education and community service

Teachers bring home gold

Teachers at Mitchell’s Plain schools were the biggest group of winners at a recent awards event

The teachers took home eight first prizes out of the 26 categories at the Metro South Education District’s Enrichment Awards

The ceremony was held on Friday 24 October at Zwaanswyk Academy in Retreat and teachers from West End, Liesbeeck, Perseverance, Caradale, Meadowridge, Eastville, Yellowwood and Eisleben Road primary schools all won prizes, as well as Westridge High School and Beacon School for Learners with Special Education Needs (LSEN)

Among the teachers at Mitchell’s Plain schools, West End had the most winners with first prizes Clive Arries took home first place for Supportive Principal of the Year and Victor Kelly Perseverance’s was the runner-up Junaid Booysen won Creative Arts Personality of the Year and Rozalia Davadoss won Excellence in Social Cohesive Programmes, for which Chante Bam at Liesbeeck Primary School was the runner-up

West End also won School Enrichment School of the Year, for which Beacon LSEN was the runner-up Beacon LSEN won Inclusive School of the Year

Dawn Cockerill at Caradale won Teacher Administrator of the Year, Chesray Sauls at Yellowwood won Conductor of the Year and Wendy Claasen at Eisleben won Female Coach of the Year

Meadowridge’s school soccer team won School Team of the Year and the school was second runner-up for Sports School of the Year

Runner’s up included Mark Jeneker for Visual Arts Teacher of the Year runner-up and West End won the Developing Sports Team of the Year Eastville was second runner-up for Choreographer of the Year and Westridge High School for Creative Arts School of the Year

CELEBRATINGTEACHERS

Provincial education department

spokesperson Millicent Merton said the event was part of National Teachers’ Month celebrations

“It has been heartwarming to see various initiatives this month by learners, parents, schools, districts and organisations to show teachers how much they are valued and to thank them for the support, care and love that they show every day to the children of the Western Cape,” said Merton She said the Enrichment Awards was aimed at recognising excellence in sport, the arts, social cohesion, and inclusive educational activities The winners were among 105 nominations in the district

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers was the keynote speaker He emphasised the vital role teachers play in transforming lives, particularly in underserved communities

Other special guests included Emo Adams, Shaun D (leader of the Take Note Band), Laurian Haupt (assistant Springbok Women’s coach), and JP Duminy Emo Adams posted on social media that he was moved by the awards evening as it was a poignant reminder of the role teachers have played in shaping the trajectory of his life

Closing performer Ndilisa Goba said: “I was deeply moved by the spirit of celebration, which offered well-deserved recognition to the teachers who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds and nurturing hidden talents ”

Portland church hosts annual bazaar

Tyd wag vir niemand

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

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

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

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

Ek het so baie dinge gehad wat ek graag vanjaar wou gedoen het, maar 2025 het gekom en gegaan Dalk aanstaande jaar? Maar ek weet vir 'n feit 2026 gaan ook seker in 'n oogwink verbygaan En voor ons dit weet, is dit al weer tyd vir die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi in 2027

Kommentaar // Comments

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

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

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

My seun se skooljaar in graad 2 vanjaar het ook gevlieg

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

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

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

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

Ons samelewing is op 'n hasepad êrens of iewers heen, voel dit soms vir my Die hoogtepunt van baie mense se werksweek is die naweek wanneer ons vir twee dae kan afskakel, 'n vuurtjie kan aansteek, ‘n glas wyn kan drink en sport kan geniet Vir ander wat die jaar hard gewerk het en byna geen breek geneem het nie, is daai hoogtepunt die feestyd, maar selfs die feestyd vlieg in n oogwink verby Voor ons ons oë kan uitvee, is dit Junie 2026 en winter

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

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

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

Embrace analog to balance digital life

Regarding the letter published on 29 October, it appears that the world has moved from physical childhood slavery to mental childhood slavery

Meditation tai chi hiking many sports and activities away from computers help solve this problem I am a software developer with 40 years experience I hike I meditate I do tai chi I wear a 40-year-old watch that doesn’t count steps or tell me things I really don’t need to know On my bike, I don t use a headset or bluetooth

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

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

We need to have digital and analog worlds I still have an old motorcycle with an analog speedometer I dislike these new digital speedometers which my car has, and which give one zero “distance”, zero reference point I live in Milnerton If people can get groups of 10 or more people (scholars included) together, I am willing to run weekly meditation and tai chi classes

People can email me (david@mypowerstation biz) WhatsApp notifications are switched off on my phone as they distract me too much

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

Weekend events gridlock city

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

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

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

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

coaches to drive along Victoria road any time on any day

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

Not to forget about the CTICC, hosting thousands of conference participants regularly, causing traffic along the adjacent roads to creep along at best

Cape Town’s traffic control is totally out of sync at any time in the week, the City administration is out of touch with reality and staging such huge events is pleasuring relatively few yet causing thousands of the rate paying citizens much disruption

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

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

PETERSMULIK,Rugby

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

DAVIDLIPSCHITZ,Milnerton

‘Not a mistake’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is not about you

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

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

Jail time is the only appropriate punishment 'NOBULL',Milnerton

DuisendemansinAthlonebyeen ’n

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

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

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

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

BOODSKAPVANLEIERSKAP

Die hoogtepunt van die dag was toe Angus Buchan die skare toegespreek het Mans en kinders het hom letterlik om die nek geval toe hy en die burgemeester van Kaapstad, Geordin Hill-Lewis, die skare

Arts, culture and heritage projects can apply for City funding

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

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

FUNDINGBREAKDOWNANDREQUIREMENTS

Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding Projects must fall within one of five categories:

. Temporary public art;

. Visual and performing arts;

. Heritage awareness and storytelling;

. Therapeutic arts interventions; and

. Music

The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December

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

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

THURSDAY6NOVEMBER:

. 10:00-11:00: Rylands Community Hall (38 Balu Parker Boulevard, Rylands, Athlone);

. Contact Rhyno Jansen on 021 417 4104 or rhyno.jansen@capetown.gov.za for more information. or visit https://www.capetown. gov.za/local%20and%20communities/ financial-relief-and-rebates/financial-support

DIT WAS ‘N DAG VAN GEBED EN LOFPRYSING

voor die verhoog gaan groet het Hy het ook van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak om vir Hill-Lewis, as leier van Kaapstad, te bid in 'n roerende oomblik op die verhoog

Met sy kenmerkende passie het hy mans aangemoedig om hul plek in hul huis en gemeenskap in te neem om geestelike leiers te wees, hul gesinne te beskerm, en ’n nuwe generasie in geloof groot te maak Sy oproep tot bekering en gebed het die stadion met ’n atmosfeer van eerbied en hoop gevul

LOFPRYSINGWATDIEHEMELAANRAAK

Aanbidding is kragtig gelei deur Neville D, Grammy-genomineerde musikant en aanbieder van Radio Tygerberg se Real Brekfis-program Neville, wat self op die Kaapse Vlakte grootgeword het, het die gehoor herinner aan die krag van lofprysing en dankbaarheid ongeag omstandighede Hy is vergesel deur ’n manskoor wat die stadion gevul het met liedere van geloof en oorwinning

“Mighty Men Cape Flats was meer as net ’n byeenkoms Dit is ’n beweging van hoop Ons kon nie langer staan en toekyk hoe geweld op die Kaapse Vlakte daagliks lewens eis nie Vandag het ons gesien hoe harte aangeraak word, lewens verander en gemeenskappe versterk word Dit is slegs die begin van iets groots,” sê Hardus Zevenster, van die Bloudruk Groep

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Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for Gregory Porter at GrandWest. The eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist is touring South Africa in November on a three-city concert tour

The Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November at 20:00 before heading to Durban and Johannesburg. Mahola previously supported Porter at Kirstenbosch in 2023, giving audiences a taste of what can be expected when two generational vocalists share

ZOLANI MAHOLA TO SHOWCASE NEW ALBUM WHILE SUPPORTING GREGORY PORTER AT GRANDWEST

their talents on the same stage She will be backed by The Feminine Force – Sky Dladla (percussion, indigenous instruments), Siyoli Waters (keyboards and vocals), Carla Williams (drums), Andiswa Ndwandwe (bass), Asiphe Ntyinkala and Aeryn (backing vocals). The band has been set up to provide space for women to gather, sing and create positive change, part of Mahola’s advocacy for education, the environment and anti-gender-based violence (GBV) campaigns.

Over 17 years of singing for Freshlyground Mahola shared stages with icons such as Stevie Wonder, BB King, Shakira, Hugh Masekela and Johnny Clegg. She also performed, in October 2024, at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the 30-year celebration of South Africa’s democracy As an ambassador for The Seachange Project (the team behind the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher), Mahola is currently working on a film, exploring her bond with nature There is also an autobiographical film and a

new album in the works.

“I’m so happy to be supporting Gregory Porter again in the Mother City of Cape Town," she said. "It will be wonderful to welcome him ‘home’ and share uplifting music from my upcoming sophomore solo album as well." “If there was ever a voice that represents South Africa Zolani is it,” Greg Maloka of co-promoter GRIZA Enterprises declared. "Her cutacross appeal makes her a unique artist with a bold story to tell."

ACCLAIM

Gregory Porter, a New Yorker, is easily recognised by his signature cap and “deep booming baritone” voice He is often likened to legends such as Nat King Cole Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers for his smooth, soulful sound, blending jazz, gospel, soul and blues. He enjoys acclaim across the world, achieving critical and commercial success everywhere from his native US to Europe, the UK and Africa. After performing at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015, Porter returned to South Africa in 2023 for six sold-out solo concerts.

He calls his Love is King SA 2025 Tour a continued celebration of the incredible people of this nation,” also recently posting on his social media: “South Africa, I'm so excited to be returning to your beautiful country this November!”

. Ticket prices start at R800. Doors open at 19:00 Book at www.showtime co.za and www ticketmaster co.za

Gregory Porter coming to GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November

DAGBOEK / DIARY

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

. Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: The Egyptian is on Thursday 6 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets . Wynand en Chereé is op Sondag 9 November om 14:00 by Heroes Brackenfell. Kaartjies kos R180 tot R220 Bespreek by www.brackenfell.net

. Far Gone - World Tour is at The Baxter Theatre from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 November A moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier Tickets R150 to R200 at Webtickets . Summer Symphonies at the City Hall: Violin is on Thursday 13 November at 19:30 Tickets from R190 to R450 at Webtickets . Nataniël: Catch Me Love is te sien in die Kunstekaap-teater van Donderdag 13 tot Sondag 16 November Met Charl du Plessis (klavier), Werner Spies (bas) en Peter Auret (tromme) Kaartjies kos R260 tot R330 by Webtickets . Stuart Taylor’s comedy show, Odd Man Out, is at The

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

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