TygerBurger MitchellsPlain E-Edition 15 Oktober 2025

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n the 80s a man was shot and he died in that lane," said a resident whose home abuts the lane in Hartbees Street, Eastridge

The elderly resident, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisals, said she and her neighbours have been battling to close the lane for decades

The lane has three homes on its periphery and two of the neighbours have said that they would be willing to pay the City a leasing fee for its closure

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joint anti-gang strategy developed in the Western Cape will be rolled out nationally, acting minister of police, Firoz Cachalia announced to the National Council of Provinces last week

The strategy builds on meetings Cachalia held last month and a memorandum of understanding between police, provincial government, and City of Cape Town signed in August last year, though Cachalia said "the potential of that agreement has not yet been fulfilled"

Cachalia described gang violence as "a crisis scaring our communities that demands collective action across all levels of government"

He revealed alarming statistics from his week-long engagement in Cape Town communities last month, where he met with residents in Khayelitsha, Mitchell's Plain, and Langa

"Just from April to September this year, the police recorded 490 gang-related murders Almost 120 young people under 18 were shot," Cachalia told parliament, adding that at least five killed were under 14 Since August, murders have increased by 18% compared with the same period last year "Over 70% of gang murders occur in just 13 policing precincts, including Mitchell's Plain, Bishop Lavis, Kraaifontein, Manenberg and Elsies River, contributing to around 25% of all Western Cape murders

"This violence stops mothers from allowing children to play outside, forces businesses to close early, and prevents consistent school attendance," Cachalia said

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Following his Western Cape engagements, Cachalia worked with Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi to convene a crucial 23 September meeting with the National Prosecuting Authority, asset forfeiture unit, special investigation unit, and police leadership

The plan was approved on 1 October, with Cachalia stressing: "This plan is not just a plan on paper Funds to implement this plan have been made available "

As an immediate outcome, Cachalia announced the establishment of an additional police station in Mfuleni, experiencing "extraordinarily high levels" of violence

Deputy National Commissioner Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili said that the plan was

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"not just a strategy, but an enhanced strategy" and was developed after extensive civil society engagement

FOCUSEDOPERATIONS

The strategy concentrates on 26 priority police stations in Cape Town metropole, plus five additional stations, totaling 31 operational areas

Operations include "Operation Lockdown", in its third phase, and Operation Shanela, rolled out nationwide in 2023 Mosikili presented statistics demonstrating the strategy's impact from April 1 to September 30 During that period 936 people were arrested provincewide for gang-related activities Almost half of the arrests, 445, came specifically from the 26 priority stations

Likewise, with the attempted murder arrests in Western Cape (927), nearly a third were from priority stations (300) Almost half of the illegal guns confiscated province-wide (1 162) were from priority stations (551) and among the rounds of ammunition seized in the province (12 000) more than half were from priority areas (7 000)

She listed the intervention's conviction successes saying that of 152 total convictions were recorded by NPA and police, 93 were for serious violent crimes including murder and attempted murder and of those 20 received life sentences for sentences for murder and multiple other sentences ranging from 20 to 30 years for murder

The strategy employs partnerships with state security agencies, the Asset Forfeiture Unit, Central Electronic Registry of Arrests, and border management authorities

Building on the August 2020 cooperation agreement, a technical committee with nine work streams oversees joint operations with the metro police, provincial traffic authorities, and community policing forums

On Thursday 9 October, Cachalia presented the strategy to community stakeholders in an online meeting

Lentegeur Community Police Forum chair attended and thanked the minister for delivering on his promise of returning with a plan

Artistry runs

The artwork of Jonah du Plessis (9) from Westridge was selected for the Santam Child Art online exhibition The art competition received more than 2 700 entries for their online 2026 calendar Jonah is a fourth-generation artist Jonah’s great granny, grandfather and mother are all artists Jona taught art cl Library and still carries o every Saturd when Shelley her artwork to be part of Calendar

The artwork that won a place in the Sanlam 2027 calendar

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The Annual Miss Mitchell’s Plain Unbreakable Beauty Pageant reached a new milestone as founder Kayla Jenecker expanded the competition beyond its traditional format on Saturday 4 October. This year, the pageant added three new categories: Mr, Mrs, and Golden Oldies, transforming the event into a celebration for all ages and genders

CATEGORIES

The Golden Oldies category proved particularly special, featuring three contestants over 60 who are marathon runners belonging to Kayla's running club, Mitchell's Plain Titans AC "They traded in their takkies for heels on Saturday," says Kayla

NEW CATEGORIES A CELEBRATION FOR ALL AGES

Eighteen-year-old Ranshaw Opperman made history by becoming the first-ever Mr Mitchell's Plain Unbreakable Winner, with Alex Claasen taking the 1st Prince title and Tholang Nkojoana claiming 2nd Prince Tholang s success reflected the pageant's deep family roots He was coached by Kayla's mother, Barbara Jenecker, who has years of experience in the modelling industry

Barbara herself was trained by Kayla's grandmother, Avril Goldman, who was also in the modelling industry despite being hearing impaired

The pageant operates as more

than entertainment Kayla, alongside her mother, Barbara Goldman Jenecker, and sister Celita Jenecker, runs the event through their registered nonprofit company and anti-bullying campaign All proceeds from the pageant fund school outreaches where they raise awareness against bullying

The expanded format proved that the Miss Mitchell's Plain Unbreakable Beauty Pageant truly lives up to its name celebrating the unbreakable spirit of a community that embraces all ages, while making a difference in local schools

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Last month Ward 75 councillor Joan Woodman said two more lanes had been earmarked for closure in her ward but the process had stalled because the residents on the lane’s edges did not want to enter into lease agreements

She told TygerBurger she has 27 lanes in her ward that have been approved for closing and most of them have already been closed “Each area has different impacts Woodlands was approved but residents are not eager to sign agreements

Some have, however, closed their lanes at their own expense,” Woodman said Ward 81 councillor Ashley Potts told a subcouncil meeting last month that residents in his ward had already closed the lanes themselves

Ward 92 councillor, Norman Adonis, told TygerBurger that the lanes in Botha and Hartbees have been earmarked for closing but he was awaiting funding

The Hartbees residents were surprised to hear that the lane had finally been

approved for closing

The elderly resident, who has been at the forefront of the fight for its closure, said the road's residents had been petitioning for its closure since 1986 They issued a renewed petition in 2023 after a sevenyear-old was killed by a stray bullet in the next road The man who had fired the bullet had used the lane as a getaway, she said

She added that this was just one of many criminal incidents linked to the lane One year, gangsters had thrown stones at each other through the lane Her home got the brunt of the assault and her roof, windows and gutters all had to be replaced She said pedestrians who used the lane ran through it “because you don’t know who is waiting on the other side”

She had heard of residents in other areas who had walled up lanes themselves illegally but the City had then thrown the walls down She was willing to pay for the lease of the lane, she said, provided the amount was reasonable

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An off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer was killed during a hijacking in Philippi East, the City of Cape Town has confirmed, after his vehicle was found abandoned in Sheffield Road in the early hours of Sunday morning (12 October).

The City s Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said the 26-year-old officer was stabbed in the chest multiple times and also stoned by two attackers, one of whom has since

been arrested

AUTHORITIES SEEK SECOND SUSPECT IN OFF-DUTY LEAP OFFICER’S FATAL ATTACK

“His colleagues found him in the Marikana informal settlement as he had tried to flee his attackers, but he succumbed to his injuries in hospital,” said Smith

APPEALFORINFORMATION

The City has appealed to residents to come forward with any information that may lead to

the arrest of the second suspect

“The Safety and Security Directorate will work tirelessly to ensure that those behind this senseless murder are brought to book We extend our condolences to the grieving family,” Smith added

INVESTIGATION

The police in the Western Cape have launched an investigation

into the murder of the officer

"Preliminary information indicates that the deceased and his 30-year-old female colleague were allegedly hijacked in Browns Farm earlier in the evening

“The female officer managed to escape the ordeal unharmed and alerted authorities," says police spokesperson Col Andrè Traut

The arrested suspect will

appear in court once he has been charged The motive for the attack is the subject of an ongoing investigation

Provincial commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, has condemned the senseless killing of the officer and commended the swift action by law enforcement members that led to the arrest . Anyone with information about the incident can anonymously contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON THE MITCHELL’S PLAIN SAFETY AND DEVELOPMENT FORUM AND ITS WORKSTREAMS

The Western Cape Government together with its Safer City Cooperation Agreement partners the South African Police Service and the City of Cape Town have worked with the community leaders of Mitchell s Plain to co-create an integrated plan for safety and development of the greater Mitchell’s Plain The implementation of this plan and the growth and sustainability thereof will be lead and coordinated by a new umbrella structure called the Mitchell s Plain Safety and Development Forum This strategic structure will be supported by five workstreams that will focus on Integrated Violence Prevention, Safe and Secure Communities, Effective and Responsive Law Enforcement, Economic Opportunities and Employability as well as Governance

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety calls on dedicated community members, civil society leaders and professionals to volunteer to serve on the Mitchell’s Plain Safety and Development Forum and its Workstreams This is your opportunity to contribute to building a safer empowered and resilient Mitchell s Plain

FUNCTIONS TO BE PERFORMED

Provide Strategic Guidance – Shape and direct safety and development interventions in line with the Whole-of-Society and Whole-of-Government Approaches (WOSA & WOGA)

Strengthen Partnerships – Facilitate collaboration between government departments SAPS the City of Cape Town national government departments and agencies, civil society organisations, and the business sector

Lead Workstreams and Projects – Drive the implementation of specific community safety and development programmes under the assigned workstream (e g violence prevention law enforcement economic opportunities)

Ensure Accountability and Transparency – Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress, ensuring that interventions deliver measurable outcomes and build community trust

Mobilise and Engage Communities – Actively involve community members and local structures in planning decision-making and implementation

Promote Social and Economic Opportunities – Advocate for and coordinate initiatives that address root causes of violence including youth empowerment skills development, and access to economic opportunities

KEY SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Application should possess the following skills:

• Leadership and decision-making

• Strong communication and community engagement

• Partnership building and collaboration

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving

• Conflict resolution and negotiation

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applicant should preferably be a resident of Mitchell s Plain

• Applicants must be a member of one of the registered structures operating in Mitchell’s Plain Applicants must have experience in the field of the position applied for

• Members must have a clean criminal record It is important to mote that applicants will be vetted

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Mitchell s Plain Safety and Development Forum

Leadership: Chairperson; Deputy Chairperson; Secretary; Communications Officer; Treasurer

Civil Society Representatives: Safety and Security; Youth and Children; Economic Development; Skills Development and Employment; Faith Based Organisations; Community Development and Social Services; Arts and Culture; Sport; Youth; Foreign Nationals Formal Sector Representatives: Public Transport; Formal Business; Informal Business; Basic Education; Tertiary Education; Safety and Security; Information Technology; Private Security; Health and Wellness

Workstreams:(1) Integrated Violence Prevention; (2) Safe and Secure Communities; (3) Effective and Responsive Law Enforcement; (4) Economic Opportunities and Employability; (5) Governance

Leadership positions for each of the five workstreams: Workstream Leader; Deputy Workstream Leader; Secretariat; Youth Representative One representative per sector/area for each of the five workstreams: 1 Beacon Valley; 2 Eastridge; 3 Hyde Park; 4 Portland; 5 Rocklands; 6Tafelsig-East; 7 Tafelsig-West; 8 Town Centre; 9 Westridge; 10 Colorado Park/Rondevlei Park; 11 Lentegeur-East/Motrose Park; 12 Mandalay; 13 Lentegeur-West/ New Woodlands; 14 Woodlands; 15 Strandfontein

APPLY NOW

Submit your application with a short motivation and your CV by Friday, 24 October 2025

e-Mail: HODPOCS@westerncape gov za

Clearly indicate the post you are applying for

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Die eindtoernooi van die jaarlikse Chess@Libraries-skaakkampioenskap is verlede week in die Parow-gemeenskapsaal gehou

Hier het oud en jonk sedert vroegoggend tot laatmiddag mekaar die stryd aangesê, van biblioteke dwarsoor die metropool

Die deelnemers aan die toernooi sluit in skaakklublede van die biblioteke Parow, Kraaifontein, Mfuleni, Mithcell's Plain Town Centre, Rocklands, Goodwood, Elsiesrivier, Dunoon, Athlone, Wynberg, Adriaanse, Gordonsbaai, Pinelands, Southfield, Mowbray, Crossroads, Weltevreden, Woodstock, Kuyasa en Moses Mabhida in

Die saal was volgepak met tafels en stoele, en skaakborde gereed vir die kampioenskap

Die Chess@Libraries inisiatief word deur personeel by die Stad Kaapstad se biblioteek en inligtingsdiensdepartement bestuur in samewerking met die WesKaapse Skaakfederasie

Tasneem Adriaanse van dié departement sê die inisiatief hou aan groei

Vanjaar se eindronde is 'n mylpaal in die reis om dié sport as 'n lewendige, gemeenskapsgedrewe program in biblioteke dwarsoor die metropool te vestig, sê sy

SPELERS VAN REGOOR DIE KAAPSE METROPOOL HET DEELGENEEM

"Skaak het bewys dat dit meer as net 'n speletjie is Dit word aangebied by meer as 30 deelnemende biblioteke en dien as 'n manier om konsentrasie, kritieke denke en probleem-oplossing te help ontwikkel, terwyl dit ook die geleentheid skep vir ontspanning en sosiale verbintenis,” sê Adriaanse

Sy sê meer as die helfte van die 102 biblioteke wat deur die Stad bestuur word, bestuur nou skaakklubs gereeld Gemiddeld bied biblioteke tussen drie en vyf skaaksessies aan per maand, waar 'n ouderdomsbeperking en ervaring nie 'n noodsaaklikheid is nie

Ter voorbereiding vir die jaarlikse eindtoernooi is kwalifiserende rondes by meer as 50 biblioteke tussen April en Augustus gehou

Die plaaslike kwalifiserende biblioteke, soos Southfield, Gugulethu, Woodstock en Elsiesrivier het meer as 50 deelnemers gelok, van wie baie tot die stadswye eindronde deurgedring het, sê Adriaanse

Sy sê die groei is te wyte aan die stadige uitbreiding van die program sedert dit begin het van 70 spelers in 19 biblioteke tot 120 spelers in 24 biblioteke in 2024, en nou meer as 160 deelnemers van 33 biblioteke

Die wenners vanjaar in die ervareafdeling is Sandiso Kedama (22) van die Crossroads-biblioteek (eerste plek), Roy Mutunhire (25) van die Kraaifonteinbiblioteek (tweede plek) en Tezihano Mnyasta (200 van die Parow-biblioteek (derde plek)

Die beste vrouespeler is Courtney Musakwa (15) van die Athlone-biblioteek

Vanjaar is die ontwikkelingsafdeling in die skaaktoernooi ook bekendgestel vir spelers wat biblioteke verteenwoordig sonder enige rang of uitgebreide ervaring, as 'n manier om hulle te motiveer en te ontwikkel

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Abiting wind does not deter a group of junior cadets as they practise drilling and marching on an open field in Eastridge.

The practise is one of only a few that the team have had over the last few months Rainy weather and gang violence has disrupted their practises multiple times while they prepared for the National Marching and Drilling Competition which is taking place this weekend

Squad founder Brandon Petersen said they needed to keep their eyes and ears peeled ahead of practises due to the volatility in the area but thankfully none of the practises have needed to be cancelled midway due to gang violence Petersen said this is mostly due to vigilance

“A week ago they killed two people here,” he said “We need to be vigilant, with our eyes wide open, in case there's shooting or fighting Then we have to get the children off the field ”

Petersen, a neighbourhood watch member, started the Eastridge Marching Band (EMB) in 2009 with the aim of giving the “youth at risk” in the community an alternative to “a life of drugs and crime”

In 2007 he was part of the neighbourhood watch team that assisted at the competition and he saw first hand the positive results

Since then the roughly

DRILLING GIVES ‘AT-RISK’ YOUTH AN ALTERNATIVE TO ‘LIFE OF DRUGS AND CRIME’

20-member squad have been going strong and have won several trophies Members have also grown up in the band and continued in support roles by

assisting with admin or fundraising

BACKTOTHEIRROOTS

“Years back when we started

competing, we won trophies both at the Mitchell's Plain police competition and at the Western Province competition, as those years we competed in both, but

for about 10 years we weren't in any drill competition as we concentrated mostly on the brass band Last year we decided to go back to our roots and get a team ready for the competition this year,” Petersen said

The squad that will be competing on Saturday are new and untested but eager Mishka Charles joined the squad “to be off the road”

The 10-year-old said drilling and marching had taught her discipline

Fagmeeda Erasmus (11) joined the squad because she wanted to compete

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While the area is quiet, Petersen practises with the squad daily for two hours in the late afternoon

The only squad member with competition experience is Petersen’s daughter Shireen, who is playing the alto saxophone but has been helping out with the drums at practises

A few weeks ago the team were also sponsored with jackets and caps by an anonymous donor Cornelia Louw, the local organising committee chair for the upcoming competition, said EMB are one of seven community bands taking part

The others include teams from Delft, Ocean View and Uitsig . The competition takes place at the Jan Burger Sports Complex in Parow this Saturday (18 October). Entry is free Gates open at 07:30

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The red carpet was rolled out at the Artscape Theatre on Tuesday 7 October, as the provincial department of cultural affairs and sport honoured the province's top talent in arts, culture and heritage Under the theme "Journey from Darkness into Light: Thrive", the evening was a celebration of creativity and contribution, recognising artists, linguists, librarians, and heritage custodians for their lasting impact across the Western Cape (WC). Winners were crowned across a range of categories, including Excellence in Performing Arts Award, a project that promotes South African Sign Language or the marginalised indigenous languages of the Western Cape, The Best Friends of the Public Library and Ministerial Commendations.

AWARDS

Renowned musician Loukmaan Adams was one of the recipients of a Ministerial Commendation, while Dr Isaac Balie was one among those who received a Ministerial Legacy award for his lifelong contribution in his field.

Thandi Swartbooi, founder of the all-female

THROUGH CULTURE WE ALL MOVE TOGETHER

ensemble Women Unite, was also recognised for her pioneering work in preserving indigenous dance and music, and empowering communities through the arts.

Jabaar Mohamed, provincial director of DeafSA Western Cape, won the Project that Promotes South African Sign Language or the Marginalised Indigenous Languages of the Western Cape category for his TV show called Accessibility with Jabaar Speaking to People's Post, Mohamed said the award is more than just a "trophy".

"It's a recognition of years of advocacy, passion, and belief in my media platform Accessibility with Jabaar TV talk show on Cape Town TV It represents the roots of inclusivity for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Disability communities because that's where true community begins."

Mohamed said it's a powerful reminder that accessibility matters, and that voices expressed through South African Sign Language (SASL) are "finally being seen and valued".

"I dedicate this award to everyone who continues

to break barriers and create equal opportunities for all. I'm especially proud that this recognition comes from the Western Cape, my home, all the way from Elsies River."

He said this fuels him to do more

"Being deaf is not an obstacle It's part of who I am and what drives me to do more This award doesn't mean I'm done; it's just the beginning. There's still so much I'm planning."

The Best Friends of the Public Library award went to the Friends of the Central Library Mike Klink, chair of the Friends of Central Library, said: "It takes a lot of work to build relationships in the library ecosystem.

This win is not just about my leadership but about my team and everyone contributing We encourage people to come to the Central Library to see what the friends of the library are doing."

Ricardo Mackenzie, provincial minister of cultural affairs and sport said art is the mirror and heartbeat of society "It captures our shared struggles and triumphs, reminding us that creativity is both our refuge and renewal. The theme speaks to the spirit of our province, a spirit that refuses to be defeated by hardship and instead transforms it into hope, beauty, and understanding.”

Festive magic begins in CT

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 on Sunday 30 November

This free, family-friendly celebration takes place this year under the theme "United in Hope".

More than just a seasonal celebration, the Festive Lights Switch-On has grown into one of Cape Town's most beloved traditions and a symbol of Cape Town's resilience, creativity, and community spirit

LINE-UP

This year's campaign and main event will feature not only a line-up of entertainers and the much-anticipated light switch moment, but also two community-driven initiatives:

. The FLSO "Move and Melody"

Competition: a cross-discipline dance and vocal showcase that will see emerging local talent compete for a chance to perform live on the Festive Lights stage To enter, groups consisting of between two to 10 amateur dancers, must upload a one-minute video of their performance reflecting the theme, United in Hope, to one of the following platforms: TikTok META (Facebook or Instagram) WhatsApp (send to 076 179 7047). Each submission must include the hashtag #FLSODance2025 and tag @CTFestiveLights. The closing date for submissions is midnight on 9 November 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 top three

acts, as chosen by the judging panel, will receive cash prizes and will perform live on the main stage at the Festive Lights Switch-On event

. Wear the Hope - Share the Light: a new creative project that invited Capetonians of all ages to design and create a festive top for the mayor Marnus Botha from Somerset West was named the winner For the judges, fashion designer Victor K, and costume designer and art director Widaad Albertus Botha's winning concept stood out for its heartfelt symbolism and ability to weave together iconic elements of the city’s heritage, landmarks, and natural beauty into one story of hope – that also clearly articulates the festive season.

The Festive Lights Switch-On offers

something rare and vital in this digital-driven world – the chance to connect face to face, to dance, to laugh, with one another and to celebrate Cape Town's unique culture

The concert programme builds up to the switch-on moment of the festive lights, a lighting display of lasers, lights and pyrotechnics

Followed by a highlight of a colourful video mapping display on the façade of the City Hall, a once-in-a-lifetime experience

. The Festive Lights Switch-On event will take place on the Grand Parade on Sunday 30 November from 16:00 Visit www capetown.gov.za/ general/festive-lights-switch-on for more details.

DAGBOEK / DIARY

. Die Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees duur nog tot Sondag 19 Oktober Toneel, musiek, dans films en meer Besoek www woordfees.co.za vir meer inligting.

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

. Juan Boucher is op Vrydag 24 Oktober om 19:00 by Heroes Live op Diemersfontein-wynplaas buite Wellington. Deure maak 17:00 oop Kaartjies kos R350 by www.heroesbrackenfell.net

. Joshua na die Reën is op 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 A fundraising celebration of the Cape Town City Ballet s 91 years of ballet, by dance training organisations Tickets R180 to R300 at Webtickets

. 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

Dancers will take part in this fundraising event along with performing dogs and Master of Ceremonies-Alan Committie Tickets cost R400 at Webtickets

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Restoringhope throughhealth

As a bridge between health facilities and the community, occupational therapists are rehabilitating patients and empowering communities to enable a more independent, healthy population.

Between 3 and 7 October, we observe international Occupational Therapy week

With one of the most common misconceptions that occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists are the same, OTs play a key role in promoting health, preventing disability and restoring independence and function

“We enable people to engage in meaningful daily activities such as dressing, bathing, eating, returning to work or school

“We work across settings and with all age groups across the life course We also work with all disabilities whether physical, mental health or developmental challenges by developing intervention programmes, adapting the environment, collaborating with other professionals to improve the well being and participation in life tasks,” explains Ruwayda Hull, OT and Acting Medical Therapeutic and support services coordinator for the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness in the Klipfontein Mitchells Plain Substructure (KMPSS)

“We are able to advocate for persons with disability and enable them to be active participants in community living and daily tasks

“OTs have the ability to strategically network and collaborate with the community, stakeholders and other professionals from various sectors ”

BRINGINGSERVICESCLOSER

OTs are also active in the Community Orientated Primary Health Care (COPC) model bringing services closer to communities and empowering communities to engage in wellness collaboratively

“We contribute to COPC by applying our expertise in analysing our patients, their occupations and environments to deliver client-centered, community-relevant rehabilitation,” says Natasha Paarman, OT at Inzame Zabantu and Crossroads Community Day Centres

OTs are key in the training of rehabilitation care workers (RCWs) and community health workers (CHWs) to rehabilitate clients in their homes to ensure continuity of care

RCWs and CHWs are trained on safe handling, rehabilitation techniques, positioning red flags of development and assistive devices

With a variety of programmes, outreaches and partnerships with CHWs, RCWs, allied health workers and NPOs, OTs are key in promoting health and wellness

“Collaboration is imperative for holistic care OTs do not only treat symptoms of a condition, we tailor our intervention in

OTs VITAL IN REHABILITATION OF VARIETY OF AILMENTS

a way that includes client goals, family goals, community goals or organisational goals so that intervention is relevant and meaningful to clients’ environments, cultures and resources

“To achieve this, we need the expertise and strengths of various stakeholders within the community, who may even understand and relate to the community members in a manner that we are not able to,” says Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre OT, Ayesha Mesias

OTs are vital in the rehabilitation of a variety of ailments, including neurological conditions – strokes, Head injuries, Spinal cord injuries, alzheimers disease, surgical – amputations, hip and knee replacements

Orthopaedic – hand conditions, arthritic conditions, mental health – dementia, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, bipolar mood disorder, and depression, not limited to the above and paediatric –developmental delays, autism (ASD), and ADHD

Caregivers often receive hands-on training before the discharge of their loved ones, to ensure continuity of care in the holistic rehabilitation of patients

TIPSFORCAREGIVERSOFLOVEDONES

. Make sure you know what is happening with your loved one before discharge

. Ask as many questions as you want from the healthcare teams

. Learn as much as possible about the diagnosis

. Ensure that you consulted with all healthcare professionals to discuss what care is needed upon discharge and how you can assist

. Prepare your home adequately before discharge

. Request discharge summary, which you can take to your local clinic

. Ask what signs of pain or problems you should look out for

. Be calm and find out where you can go for support

. Get the contact details of your rehab professionals

. Care for the carer – ask for support to prevent burnout in the care of the patient

. Do not over help Encourage independence as far as possible Find out what the patient can do for themselves so that you can encourage independence at home and continue with therapeutic tasks after discharge Do not do too much if the patient can do certain tasks themselves

. Get a good support system at home You cannot do everything alone Have healthy conversations with the extended family, neighbours, friends, trusted people from your religious groups, who are willing to assist and support

. Go to your local clinic where there is an OT based to get more help, resources and assistance

Help hospital find family

Groote Schuur Hospital is looking for the family of this man He was admitted from Somerset Hospital after police had found him in Green Point with a head injury He does not remember his name and is approximately 34 years old He has tattoos on both his arms and back and the name “Shannon Lee” tattooed on his right shoulder

. If you know this man or his relatives, contact the sister in charge on 021 404 5070

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VOTE CAPE TOWN TO THE TOP: The Mother City once again captured the spotlight with its nomination one of the world’s top destinations,this time at Travel + Leisure India & South Asia’s Best Awards 2025,where it is shortlisted in the International Destinations – Best City category.This year’s awards,themed“Art of Discovery”,celebrate places that inspire exploration and connection.Cape Town is in distinguished company,nominated alongside cities including Cairns (Queensland),Lisbon (Portugal),Perth (Western Australia),Riyadh (Saudi Arabia),San Francisco (USA),Tbilisi (Georgia),and Tokyo (Japan) The awards are entirely audience-led,with travellers voting for their favourite experiences over a two-month period Now it’s over to Capetonians: visit https://awards travelandleisureasia com/iba-2025/international-destinations/best-city to cast your vote

Jo Fourie groet TygerBurger met dankbare hart

1 April 2022 ek onthou die datum soos gister Dit was die dag toe ek by die TygerBurger ingestap het as die nuutste lid van die span

My hande het gebewe van opgewondenheid

Om vir Media24 te werk was nog altyd my droom vandat ek ‘n pen kon vashou en my eerste storietjie op papier neergeskryf het Ek het pas klaar studeer en om sommer dadelik ‘n permanente pos by ‘n koerant te kry waarmee ek grootgeword het, was vir my ‘n seën sonder gelyke Dit was immers die koerant wat elke Woensdag in my ouerhuis afgelewer is; die koerant wat my liefde vir gemeenskapsnuus en menseverhale gevoed het Nou, meer as drie jaar later, is dit tyd om totsiens te sê En ek sê dit met ‘n hart vol dankbaarheid, herinneringe en groei Ek onthou my eerste storie soos gister Ek het daar gesit met my notaboek en my selfoon, nie seker waar om te begin of met wie om te praat nie Ek was die jong joernalis wat almal miskyk tot ek begin praat En dan, skielik, weerklink my stem oor myle heen

By die TygerBurger het ek soveel geleer oor mense, oor geduld, oor die krag van woorde en oor myself Ek het ongelooflike mense ontmoet, stories vertel wat my diep geraak het, en 'n wêreld van insig en wysheid betree wat geen handboek my kon leer nie

EKWASDIEJONG JOERNALISWAT

ALMALMISKYK—TOT EKBEGINPRAAT.

ENDAN,SKIELIK, WEERKLINKMYSTEM OORMYLEHEEN.

My lewe het ook hier gegroei Ek het begin as ‘n ongetroude jong vrou met groot drome Intussen het ek verloof geraak, getrou, en nou wag verwag ons ons eerste baba ‘n nuwe hoofstuk vol belofte en liefde

My kollegas het saam met my die groot oomblikke beplan: van hoe my man my sou vra om te trou, tot die dag toe ons die eerste keer van die baba vertel het En nou, soos elke storie, kom hierdie een tot ‘n mooi einde Ek keer terug na my boeke om my doktorsgraad klaar te maak en uiteindelik ‘n dosent te word by die universiteit waar ek die eerste keer geïnspireer is om te doen wat ek doenDankie, TygerBurger, dat julle die begin van my storie was die plek waar die jong meisie met ‘n pen haar stem gevind het -JOFOURIE

The light that’s you

You don’t need crowns or silver rings, To prove the glow your soul can bring, For even quiet hearts can shine, And turn the dark to something divine You’ve carried pain, yet softly smiled, Held broken dreams but still stayed kind, The world may never truly see How rare your heart was meant to be In moments small, you change the air, A gentle word, a loving stare, You lift the lost, you calm the fear, You re warmth itself when hope feels near So never doubt the light you give, The love that teaches hearts to live For in this world of many hue, There’ll never be another you ShariqBasardien(16),EASTRIDGE

Urineer elders

Ek vind die gedrag van sommige van die taxi-bestuurders wat studente na hul kollege in Panorama vervoer totaal onaanvaarbaar Hulle gebruik die oop stuk grond tussen Plattekloofweg en die Plattekloof-winkelsentrum as toilet ten aanskoue van die mense - insluitende oorsese besoekers - wat die koffiewinkel by die sentrum besoek om 'n koppie koffie daar en die panoramiese uitsig oor die Kaapse Skiereiland te geniet

Hierdie gedrag in 'n openbare ruimte behoort nie geduld te word nie en die Stad Kaapstad sal derhalwe dringend aan hierdie saak aandag moet gee My voorstel sal wees, indien daar geen ander alternatief is nie om draagbare toilette daar te laat oprig en hierdie mense te beboet indien hulle nie daarvan gebruik maak nie

GerritHorn,E-POS

Hou asseblief honde op leiband

Insake "Hou aggresiewe honde op leibande" - dankie vir jou skrywe in TygerBurger gedateer 8 Oktober

Sandra Basson

Ek was ook in Boland Park die spesifieke dag toe jou hond aangeval is Die arme onskuldige Jack Russel het nie verdien om so wreed aangeval te word nie

Daar is menige honde liefhebbers wat nie die erns besef van watter ras gepas is by hul persoonlikheid en omstandighede nie Diesulkes dink ook hulle is hondekenners

Daar is n groot verskil tussen hondeliefhebbers en

hondekenners Die eienaar moet volle verantwoordelikheid aanvaar Die spesifieke eienaar moes wel bewus daarvan gewees het van sy hond se aggressie Waarom anders het hy sy ma gevra of sy dink hy kan die hond van sy leiband afhaal?

My pleidooi dus aan alle eienaars van honde wat nie sosiaal aangepas is nie om hulle op leiband te hou Hondeparke is vir nie-aggresiewe honde Versoek aan die staffie se eienaar: gaan stap asseblief met jou hond elders en hou hom op sy leiband MarijkeMarais,BRACKENFELL

Butler property tree felling sparks debate over City spending

On Thursday 9 October the chain saws fell silent on the Butler property on Bolandweg, leaving a scene of devastation reminiscent of the Deville Wood area during the Battle of the Somme in 1916 For me it reminds us of the 1918 poem from WW I: And Then the Guns Fell Silent “And then the guns fell silent, Smoke and death were in the air, The sounds of echoed silence ” For three weeks we have been listening to the chain saws cutting down majestic trees in our neighbourhood some 50- to 80-year-old giants, all in the name of development but we know it’s about an improvement of the City of Cape Town’s finances, the same City “that works for

you” At the same time The Argus front page of Tuesday 6 October displays the details of the court application by CTCRA (City of Cape Town Collective Ratepayers Association) challenging the City's budget of 2025/26 Without going into detail about this court action it remains a travesty that rate payers, people who pay the City official’s wages and the political echelons salaries, must turn to the courts to force this cabal to listen to our concerns Reference the City’s defence of these various levies, to wit; water, electricity and now cleaning, I cannot find any evidence that there is a concerted effort from the City’s side to reduce their expenditure

From the Free Market Foundation (Cape Town’s budget: A departure from the rule of law | Free Market Foundation): By linking service fees to property values rather than actual usage, the City shifts from a cost-recovery model toward wealth redistribution

Somewhere is a research piece from 2015 about the City’s unsustainable wage bill warning about an unfolding disaster Now in 2025 this where we are with a City wage bill climbing at an unsustainable rate and I quote: "Staff-related costs continue to increase, now set for R20,758 billion Although salary increases are reflected as 5 1% 'cost to company', the actual increase is 7 5% The budget appears

to hide behind centrally negotiated SALGA salary increases " This from the Western Cape Property Development Forum’s letter dated 2 May 2025 addressed to the mayor and his team Did they listen? Not on your Nellie Currently the public sector wage bill stands at an eye-watering R750 billion on top of national debt costs of R1,1 billion per day As a concerned citizen I would have thought that our young vibrant mayor would take note of this financial cliff we are approaching But Sunday we will have our small Malawian gardener, who works two jobs to feed his family in Malawi, on duty here at our house Cleaning and planting new shoots to offset the carbon footprint lost

on the Butler property on top of cleaning the street Yes, cleaning the street, as do all the neighbours using garden services, which begs the question: Those of us, including the “gated developments”, that fund this function with after-tax money can we submit an invoice to the City for “services rendered”? Or can we apply to have these levies discounted on our municipal account? In the 30 plus years we have been living at this address the City has never had to clean our street, why are we now required to fund a mythical activity? Will we end up funding a mythical unicorn run by the City? Let’s unite and stop this FrancoisJMarais,DURBANVILLE

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AVRILFILLIES

New champions were crowned at the eighth edition of the Gavin Manuel School Legacy Cup in Mitchell's Plain on Tuesday 7 October

Portland High boys u-16 and Ocean View u-18 girls walked away as the champions after two days of competing against each other at the Rocklands Sportsground on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 October

Twenty u-16 boys and 16 u-18 girls teams participated: Girls: Beacon Hill, Glendale, Harry Gwala, Intlanganiso, Iqhayihy, Manyano, Muizenberg, Ocean View, Oval North, Paramount, Portland, Rocklands, Spine Road, Strandfontein, Wynberg and Zeekoevlei Boys: Aloe, Beacon Hill, Glendale, Harry Gwala, Iqhayiya, Ocean View, Oval North, Mondale, Muizenberg,

Paramount, Portland, Plumstead, Rocklands, Sphamandla, Spine Road, Strandfontein, Thembelihle, Westridge, Wynberg and Zeekoevlei

Previous winners in the boys competion are: Livingston (2016), Oval North (2017), Portland (2018), Spine Road (2019), Windsor (2022) and Westridge (2023 and 2024)

FINALS

In an epic final for boys Portland secured a 1-0 victory over Harry Gwala of Khayelitsha and the goal was scored by captain Luke Koen from the penalty spot in the second half

Both teams acquitted themselves well and played a very competitive final match Portland's road to the final came via finishing top of the group with nine

PORTLAND HIGH BOYS U-16 AND OCEAN VIEW U-18 GIRLS TAKE HOME THE SPOILS

points

They scored two 1-0 victories over Westridge High in the quarterfinals and Glendale in the semifinals

Harry Gwala ended top of their group with eight points

They beat defending champions Plumstead 1-0 in the quarterfinals and manage to see off Zeekoevlei High by 2-1 in the semifinals

Plumstead lost in the quarterfinals and ended eight in the tournament

This is the second time Portland High

won the tournament as they were the winners in 2018 as well

In the girls u-18 final Ocean View came from a 0-1 deficit to beat Muizenberg High 2-1 in a penalty shootout after the game was tied at 1-1 after regulation time Ocean View ended second in their group with six points behind Portland, who lost to Muizenberg in the semifinal Ocean View beat Zeekoevlei 6-0 in the quarterfinals and Iqhayiha from Khayelitsha 2-0 in the semifinals

Muizenberg beat last year's runner-up Glendale 3-0 in a penalty shootout in the quarterfinals before beating Portland 3-0 in a penalty shootout in the semifinals

Defending champs Manyano High lost to Harry Gwala in the Plate final in the Khayelitsha derby