TygerBurger | Parow | E-Edition | 11 February 2026

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Teenpregnancies ontherise

City Health reported 1230 pregnant teenagers under 18 accessed antenatal care at City Health facilities last year, representing a1,2% increase fromthe previous year.

Atotal of 22 097 womensought basic antenatal services from City facilities last year.

The figures were released last week, observed as Pregnancy Awareness Week. City Healthemphasised that support and medical care remainsavailable to all pregnantwomen regardless of age.

“This increaseinteenage pregnancies forms part of atrend thathas been observed overthe past few years. These pregnancies can be at higher risk for medical complications andhave a significantsocioeconomic impact for both themothers andtheir families,” said Maycomemberfor community services and health, Francine Higham.

The City hasresponded by expanding adolescent and youth-friendly services at healthfacilities to encourage sexually active teenagers to access contraceptive services before unplanned pregnancies occur

“Thereare several contraceptive choices available at all clinics, andclients of all ages can askabout anddiscuss their optionswith ahealthcare professional,” Higham added.

EARLYCARESHOWINGIMPROVEMENT

Despite therise in teenage pregnancies, City Healthhas recordedpositive trends in otherareas of maternalcare.

Over the past threeyears, therehas been aslightreduction in pregnant women presenting for their first antenatal care visit after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Health officials describe this as an encouraging development, as early antenatal booking before the20-week mark significantly improvesthe chancesofasmooth pregnancy with successful outcomes.

During antenatalvisits, clinicians monitorcrucial health indicators including blood pressure, urine levels, maternal weight and uterine

measurements to detect potential complications early.

COMPREHENSIVECAREAPPROACH

City Health is promoting aholistic approach to pregnancy care that extends beyond medical check-ups. Expecting mothers are advised to maintain healthy eating habits and avoidharmful substances like tobacco and alcohol that can affect foetal development.

Mental health support has also been identified as apriority, with research indicating that poor mental health during pregnancy can have lasting impactson both mother and child. “Pregnant women should access support if needed, whether in theircommunities and own support networks or through professional care,” health officials recommend.

TheCityalso encourages discussion of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis(PrEP) and postpartum contraceptive options during clinical visits, with healthcare professionals providing tailored advice based on individual circumstances. Partners of expecting women are also encouraged to attend antenatal visits wherepossible to provide additional support

ACCESSANDBOOKING

Residentscan register for basic antenatal care at theirnearest City Health facility as soon as pregnancy is confirmed. Online booking is available through the Healthcare Appointment System online. Expecting mothers can also contact their local facility directly for appointments and information.

City Health operates numerous clinics across the metro, providing free antenatal care as part of the publichealthcare system.

. Visithttps://healthcareappointments capetown.gov.za

Stellieswenatletiek,DFgeesen‘flashes’

Die jaarlikse DTBS-byeenkoms het op Saterdag 7 Februarie weer virgroot opwindinggesorg toe die hoërskole DF Akademie, Tygerberg, Bellville en Stellenberg op die pawiljoen en die atletiekbaan mekaardie strydaangesê het

Stellenberg hetvanjaar vir die vierde agtereenvolgende jaar die atletiek gewen terwyl DF Akademie koning gekraai het op die pawiljoen deur beide die “flashes”- en geesbeker op te raap.

Yolandé Havinga, hoof vandie HoërskoolStellenberg,het gesê die talent en toewyding van al vier skole wat deelneem —beide die leerdersenonderwysers —word by dié byeenkoms ten toon gestel. "Ons is opgewonde om vanjaar te kon wen. Die kompetisie is altyd fel, en ons prys ons mededingers omdat hulle die strydnaons toe gebring het."

Atelisha Harilal, hoof van bemarking en studentewerwing by STADIO Hoër Onderwys, het gesê die DTBS is 'n hoogtepunt op die skool- en gemeenskapskalender.

"Die toewyding en talent wat vertoon word, is 'n perfekte voorbeeld van spanwerk en gesonde kompetisieinaksie.

STADIO wens alle deelnemende skole voortgesettesukses in die jaar wat voorlê." STADIO is die hoofborgvan die DTBS.

Harilal het ná die oorhandiging

DTBS WEER VANJAAR

BAIE SUKSESVOL AANGEBIED

van diebekersgesê STADIO is trotsdaarop om 'n geleentheid teondersteun wataanhouom uitnemendheid beide op en langs die veld teinspireer. "Onsisweer eens herinner aan hoe kreatief Suid-Afrikasejongmense is en hoekom ons opgewonde is oor hul toekoms.Wat 'n ongelooflike vertoning van eenheid en skoolgees!Leerders,julle het jul skole en jul gemeenskap trots gemaak. "

UITSLAE

“FLASHES”:

1. DF Akademie (“Listen up!”)

2. HS Stellenberg (“Local is Lekker”)

3 HS Bellville (“Monopoly”)

4. HS Tygerberg(“Heritage”)

ATLETIEK:

1. HS Stellenberg (1 373 punte)

2. HS Bellville (1 063 punte)

3 HS Tygerberg(921punte)

4. DF Akademie (826 punte)

GEES:

1. DF Akademie

2. HS Stellenberg

3. HS Bellville

4. HS Tygerberg . Besoek www.tygerburger.co.zavir video's vandie “flashes” en foto's. KykVrydaguit virdie spesialeDTBS e-koerantop TygerBurger se webblad.

Die Hoërskool Stellenbergwys by Saterdag se“flashes”bydie DHL-stadion vir watter span hulle by aanstaande jaar se Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooigaan skree

Hoërskool Bellville se vertoning tydens Saterdag se“flashes”by vanjaar se DTBS-atletiekkompetisie het beïndruk.

Ubuntutakescentre stageatArtscape

Inaworldincreasinglydividedby powerand politics, acclaimed cultural storytellerElvis Sibeko presents The Kingdom of Ubuntu –atimelyAfro-epic that asks what trulyholds us together OpeningatArtscape Opera Houseon Friday6and Saturday7March at 19:30, this semi-staged productionpromises a cinematic musical experience placing unity and shared humanityatits centre. Created, written, directed andcomposed by Sibeko, the production bringstogether the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sibonelo DanceProject,the AfriArts Choir, and–for the first time –anindigenous orchestra ledbyEmeritusProfessor Dizu Plaatjies.

"Ubuntuisnot aslogan. It is aresponsibility,"said Sibeko. "In aworldobsessed with power, TheKingdom of Ubuntu asks whether leadership canstillberootedin co co mu or so ra an bor offi gua the

THE KINGDOM OF UBUNTU BLENDS ORCHESTRALAND INDIGENOUS SOUND

diverseclans live in harmonyuntil an exiled heirreturns to challengethe throne.The storyunfolds throughmusic, ritual and movement,askingwhether thekingdom willchoose domination or Ubuntu. "To bring together twojuxtaposedorchestras on onestage is not onlya celebration of music, but of unityand heritage,"said Plaatjies

"Thisismorethana performance –it'sa living testament to our shared humanity."

Theproduction blends orchestral grandeur,indigenous music, contemporary Africandance andtheatricalstorytelling in a90-minuteexperience(with interval) Thefinalmomentsdissolvethe boundary between stageand seats,transformingthe theatreintoashared spacewhereaudiences become part of theUbuntukingdom In timesofdisconnection andyearning, TheKingdom of Ubuntu speaks to the

Liebenberg‘EetKreef’

Laudo LiebenbergenFrank Freeman komtreeopDonderdag26Februarie om 20:30byDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanvilleop. Dié twee het in 2019 virdie eerste keer musikale kragte saamgesnoer en dielandvol getoer met EetKreef!Herleef,wat met 'n kykNet Fiësta-toekenning beloon is Nou komhulle weer bymekaar vir 'n vertoningmet musiek uit albei

se persoonlikeprojekte,sowel as gestroopteverwerkingsuit die Eet Kreef! Herleef-produksie. Komluister na vars verwerkingsvan Laudose aKing-musiek,asook verwerkingsvan Volk,Frank se alternatiewegroep,se musiek.Hulle meng die ou en die nuwe saam op 'n intieme en uniekemanier Kaartjies kosR225. .Bespreek by www.dieboer.comof by 021979 1911.

Providing spiritualcare

RICHARDROBERTS

RICHARD.ROBERTS@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

Anon-profitcompany (NPC) that operates across South Africa has supported hospital patients spiritually and through counselling for almost 30 years.

HospiVision has, since 2009, supported more than201 392 people acrossSouth Africa,45605 of these reached in2025 alone.

Western Cape operations are headquarteredatTygerberg Hospital in Parow.

HospiVisionmanages alarge and diverse team of volunteerswho provide spiritual care andemotional supporttopatients across the hospital’s many wards

It has partnered with the Tygerberg Pastoral Forum, which thehospital recognises as theofficial body for spiritual care. The NPC also serves as atraining hubfor future ministers. HospiVision also provides paediatricsupport, using playbasedemotional support,withdonations of soft toys,blankets and puzzles from partners such as Kenridge Dutch Reformedchurch.

TygerbergHospital is one ofthe largest hospitals in the SouthernHemisphereand

ASSIST HOSPITAL PASTORAL SUPPORT

provides anideal setting for an integrated approach that alsoinvolves spiritual care, counselling andvolunteer training,said Christél Kloppers, marketing manager.

Thenon-profit alsooperates at Karl BremerHospital, where it offers pastoral support and counselling HospiVision alsooffers skillsdevelopment programmes, which include digital-skills, baking andsewing training, anda soupkitchen.

The programmes, which131 people completed lastyear, are currently offered in Gauteng

Founded in 1997 by faith-based organisations andchurches in theMoot areaof Pretoria to support patients at theTshwaneDistrictHospital (formerly Pretoria Academic Hospital), theNPC was in need of soft toys, blankets andpuzzles forpaediatric patients andtoiletriessuch as soap, toothpasteand sanitary products. It wasalsoinneed of volunteers to carry outits missiontopatients.

. To donatevisit www.hospivision.org.za/ donate

Sakeka tjiekosk tisie

CapeTown inspectors continue water-by-lawchecks

Water inspections are set to continue in neighbourhoods in Cape Town, including Uitzicht in Durbanville and other northern suburbs such as Parow Industrial, Goodwood, TableViewand Cape Gate

Faced with below-average rainfall and increasingwater demand, the water inspectorateofthe City's water and sanitationdirectorate ramped up their efforts to ensure residentsand businesses are adhering to theWater Bylaw of 2010 and the2018 bylawamendment, according to amedia releasebythe City.

Other neighbourhoods to be visited include Westlake BusinessPark, Plumstead, Belgravia,Meadowridge, Constantia, Kenilworth, Sea Point, Table View,Somerset Westand shopping centres in SomersetWest.

“Throughoutthe summer season, the waterinspectoratehas increased their checksacrossCape Town to regulateand enforce theCity of Cape Town's Water Bylawand deter excessive water use,” accordingtothe release.

DuringDecember andJanuary, water inspectorsvisited Sandown, Parklands, Bergvliet, BrackenfellSouth, Somerset West, Tokai, Monte Vista, Heathfield, Gordons Bay, Ottery, Groot Phesantekraal View and BrackenfellSouth.

The aim of these inspections is to check for:

. Water wastage, both private and municipal;

. LeaksonCity infrastructure, as well as on private properties;

. Illegal water connections;

. Water BylawSchedule1permanent restrictions, whichinclude the restrictions on dampening building sand or other buildingmaterial and hosing down hard surfaces or pavedareas withpotable water;

. Keeping swimming pools covered to avoid evaporation when not in use;

. Awareness of thecurrent dam levels and water-wise initiativesbydistributing pamphlets at houses andshopping malls;

. Contraventions to issuenotices and fines whereapplicable

SPOTFINE

Transgressors can be issued aspot fine ranging from R1 500 to R5 000, each time they are found violating the bylaw.

“Checking properties for compliance with the City's Water Bylaws is one of several measures aimed at reducing water wastage. These efforts are supported by ongoing programmes such as leak detection across the City's water supply network, annual pipe replacement and pressure management.

“Prior to the visits, residentswillreceive aknock-and-drop letter informing them of the inspection taking place in their area. Teams will check the GIS mapping system to determine which properties have a swimming pool and thoseresidents will be visited to ensure that theirswimming pool has an appropriate cover. City officials will be wearing City attire (hat and CCT branded T-shirt) and will carry theirofficial City identitytag with them,” according to the release.

Residentscan verify this by contacting the City's call centre on 0860 103 089.

ZahidBadroodien, the City's Mayco member for water and sanitation, urged residents“to worktogether to reduce nonessential outdoor water use and remain below the 975m litres per day usage target”.

NEWWATERINSTALLATIONS

On further questions by TygerBurger, Badroodien said the City implemented proactive annual inspection schedules that cover all areas within itsjurisdiction. In addition, water inspectors conduct inspections on new or altered water installations in line with approved building plans submitted to the City.

“The current programme forms part of the City’s broader water management efforts, to sensitise and continue to advocate and encourage residentstouse water wisely and efficiently at all times,” he said. According to Badroodien both residential and business properties will be inspected.

THINKING

Your wallet determines your medical care

Irecently found myself in asituation where life hung in the balance. Someone Icared about needed immediate medical attention. In amoment, driven by fear and desperation, we rushed to the nearest hospital,aprivate institution

We had no medical aid. We knew the odds were against us. Still, when death feels close, logic takes aback seat. Walkinginto thereceptionarea, Iexplained that this was amedical emergency.

In that moment, Ibecame acutely aware of an invisibleline that divides peoplein medical crises: those whose medicalaid opensdoors, and those whose suffering must first be assessed against abalance sheet.

The receptionist calmlyexplained thataconsultation with adoctor andanelectrocardiogram, anoninvasive,painless testtomeasure the heart's electrical activity, would cost approximately R10000. This amount, Iwas told,had to be paid upfront,before anyone would even assess thepatient.

We left and went to aprivategeneral practitioner (GP), who then assessed and referred us to astate hospital.

But the divide becomes even clearer in astate hospital. Time stretches endlessly Hours pass while pain deepens. Wards aresoovercrowded that patients lieon floors, bodies against walls and hardened benches.

WEACCEPTTHATSUFFERINGWILLBE PROLONGEDIFYOUCANNOTAFFORDIT

Doctors movefrom bed to bed, visibly exhausted, some having missed lunch, others nearing the end of impossiblylong shifts

They treateveryone: stab wounds, psychiatricpatients, the chronically ill under one strained roof, all hoping their names will be called next.

Here, "non–code red" patients wait more than twelve hours, sometimeslonger, learning thehard waythat urgency is relative when resources are scarce.

Security guards, hardened by constant chaos, enforce order with little patience or compassion, as though authority is the only thing keeping the system from collapse.

This is not astory about individual failure. It is about systemic inequality

In theory, healthcare is ahumanright. In practice, it is aprivilege.One that mirrors our economic divides.

Private hospitals boast efficiency, comfort, and immediacy, but only for those who can afford it

Public hospitals carrythe weight ofthe majority, underfunded and overwhelmed, relying on overworked stafftohold together asystemthat is quietly failing

The most disturbingtruth ishow normalised this has become. We expect state hospitals to be chaotic.Weexcuse the long waits.

We acceptthat suffering will be prolonged if you cannot afford it.

Until we confront the reality that access to timely, dignified medical care depends largely on financial status, these divides will continue to widen.

The sad truth is that in moments of emergencies and desperation, survival in our healthcare system often comes down to what you can afford, not how urgently you need help.

-KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Gymclosuresparksanger

Iwanttoexpress my deep disappointment,frustration,and concern regardingthe decision to closeVirgin Active RedParow

This facility hasbeen morethanjustagym. For manyofus, it has been aconsistent, welcoming, and accessiblespace that allowedustoprioritiseour healthwithoutthe excessivecosts associatedwith premium facilities. Virgin ActiveRed Parowhas always been busy, well-utilised, andsupported by aloyal membership base,which makes the decision to closeit particularlydifficult to understand.

Theexplanation that the club cannotberevamped to align withVirgin Active’s“premium vision” is deeply concerning.The realityisthatthe members of this club didnot want or need theseadditions. That is precisely whywechose Virgin ActiveRed. It demonstrated that movement,health, andwellbeingdonot need to be luxuriesreservedfor those who canaffordsignificantly higherfees

By closing this facilitybecauseitcannotbeconverted intoamoreexpensiveoffering, the message being sent is that affordabilityand accessibilityare secondarytoprofit.Thisdecision disproportionately

affects loyalmembers who areonstrict budgets but remain committedtotheir health. Many members will simplynolongerbeabletoaffordagym at all, which undermines the very principles of health andwellbeing that Virgin Activeclaims to promote. Whilemembers arebeingoffered the option to transfer to amoreexpensiveclubfromSeptember, this stillrepresents an increase of nearlyR200 per month —anamount that is simplynot feasiblefor many. Furthermore, those who choose nottotransfer areeffectivelypenalised by having to immediatelypay alternativegym fees elsewhere.This places members in an unfair andforcedposition

Foroveradecade,thisgym hasservedasa safe,inclusivespace forthe communityinthis area.Its closure represents notjustthe loss of afacility, but the loss of aculturethatprioritised health without financialexclusion.The decision feelsshort-sighted and, frankly, dismissiveofthe loyalclientele who supported Virgin ActiveRed Parowpreciselybecauseitwas different Accessibilityshouldnot be sacrificed in the pursuit of premium branding.

FRUSTRATED,Parow

Bejaarde ontvang ‘genade’van jong vakmanne

Redelik gereeldlees onsindie TygerBurger se briewekolomvan goedhartigeSamaritanewat bereid is om hul harteenbeursies oop te maak vir oënskynlik senior burgers watmoontlik net eenmalig of een keer per maand'nversnapering of sakkie negosieware kan bekostig.

As pensioentrekker wasekdie afgelope week aan die ontvangkantvan drie goeie Samaritane se goeie dade "Janu-worrie"het onsbeursies ook maar leeg gelaat,maar ek moesnoodgedwonge onsvoertuig se wielsporingenbande laat nasien, watektelank uitgestel het.Ekvra toerondenwordverwysna‘n onderneming in Willowbridgewat wielsporing doen. Twee aangename en uitersbekwame jong manne wasmybehulpsaam en toedie bedrag vir die wielsporinggenoem word,het ek my oë toegeknyp.Ekwas egteruiters beindruk metdie regstelenherstel van die voertuig deur die vakmanne.Met die betaalslag ader die tw thul bestuurder komt

Public drinking and disorder on Chenoweth

As Durbanville business owners, my husband and Iare increasingly concerned about the growingdisorder outside abottlestore on Chenoweth Street

Largegroupsofmen –both homeless individuals and workers–regularlygather theretodrinkonthe pavements.This bottlestore appears to attractstreet peopleand after-work drinkers who consume alcohol immediately outside the premises.

Theresultisanareathatfeelsunsafefor residents andcustomers.

On weekends especially,the crowds become disruptive.Brokenbottles, shouting, public urination,and even defecation have become common. Pavements areoften littered with glass, andmanyshoppers have experienced harassment from intoxicated individuals.

This behaviour degrades theneighbourhood and harms localbusinessestryingtomaintain aclean, welcomingenvironment.

Durbanville already hasseveral bottlestoresin secure shopping centres where loitering andpublic drinking arenot tolerated.

Despiteongoingcomplaints, law enforcement presence remains minimal.Publicdrinking, urination, and nuisance behaviourare offencesunder Cape Town’s by-laws, yetlittleaction is taken.

Durbanville residents should not have to accept this levelofdisorder.Itistime forthe communityand our Ward councillortointervene andrestoresafetytothe area

JUSTINE PERRY, Durbanville

on Okavango Road at Cape GateonWednesday morning, 4January

It’sa dailystruggle…motorists driving, some speeding, down the yellow lane whilethe rest of us law-abidingdriverspatientlycrawl to ourdestination. Some do it under the pretenceofturning left at the next robot,evenifthe next robot is 500m away,only to shoot straightoverthe intersection from the left turning lane

Othersmakethe left turn, but shoot through the hospital andshopping centre’sparking areastojoin Okavangoagain further up the road. What theydon’t realise–ormaybe they’re justtoo selfish to care –isthey’re makeanexisting trafficjam even worse. Thesemotorists maketaxidrivers look like angels

TheCityofficialinbluemade my day. Ihope we see youtakeonthis lawless behaviour on Okavango more often. ESTHER,LangebergRidge

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SA KUNG FU CHAMPION HONOURED IN ATLANTIC CITY

LocalKungFu starmakes history

Cape Town’s Kung Fu champion, Muhammad Junaid“MJ Li” Chafeker, aGoodwood local,has officially been inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fameand Honors, which took place in Atlantic City, US. The eventwas held on the weekend of 31 January to 1February.

MJ made history by becoming the first Muslim SouthAfrican to achieve this milestone, having won more than30gold medals forhis countryonhis 30-year Kung Fu journey.

“I am still speechlessand feel tremendously honoured to be inducted into the World Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame and Honors, and to become the first South African and African Kung Fu champion to achieve this feat. Thisis truly special, amoment to savour.

“It has alwaysbeen adream to be recognised by the greatsand global elite in martialarts, whom Ihave followed since

SOUTH AFRICAN KUNG FU CHAMPION, MJ LI, REACHES HALL OF FAME

Iwas alittle kid. To be congratulated by icons such as Don 'TheDragon' Wilson, Benny'The Jet' Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrockand two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tim Witherspoon on receiving this auspicious honour is just special.

“I hope this inspires the next generation of martial artists in South Africa and Africa.Todream of, believe in andwork hardfor anythingmakeachievingit possible.”

Along with MJ, fellow South African andseasoned master in Ju Jitsu Sensei Herman Kordom from Mahikeng was also inducted into theHall of Fame MJ wasdue to arrive back this week.

Durvanville en Currowen

SARELBURGER

Die Hoërskool Durbanville en Curro Durbanville se o.19A-krieketspanne het met oorwinnings hulle vandeesweek aangesluit by Stellenberg in die halfeindronde van dieTygerbergstreek se Sammy Bloch-uiklopkompetisie.

HS Durbanvillesal in die komende halfeindronde tuis teen Currospeel, maar Stellenbergwag nog vir die wenner van die kwarteindwedstryd tussen Edgemead en HS Bellville.

Curro(111/1) se A. van derWesthuizen (52*), Landseer Collen (4/19)enhul makkers het maklik klaargespeel met HS Tygerberg (110), terwyl dieDurbies (133/7 in 25 bbe.) met ‘n goeie spanpoging Milnerton (116) in die kwarteindronde vasgevat het. MichaelBloemetjie(54*) het nie genoegsame steun van sy Milnerton-

spanmaats gekry nie. FairmontenDeKuilen het uiteenlopende oorwinnings in die afgelope week se eerstespan-wedstryde behaal.

Die Kuile hetParow vir net 31 lopies uitgeboenderomuiteindelik metnege paaltjiesteseëvier, maar Fairmont(115/9) het deurgeskraap met‘neenpaaltjieoorwinning oor Khayelitsha (114).

Die oorwinningwas grootliks te danke aan die boulwerk van Cayden Kolbes (7/26).

In die o.15A-liga hetDylan Barnes(83) ‘n vernamerol gespeel in Milnerton(215/3) se weghol-oorwinning van 150 lopies oor Brackenfell

De Kuilen se Joshua Wollmer (6/10) waspragtigopstryk metdie bal in die kolfploeterende kragmeting teen Curro Durbanville (33) om sy spanmet 20 lopies telaat wen.

STELLIESWEN DTBS-ATLETIEK

MichaelaSterley en Luke Raffelsvan die Hoërskool Stellenbergdrafnader om die atletiekbeker in ontvangsteneem nadat die Stellies Saterdag vir die vierde agtereenvolgende jaar die MTBS-atletiekbekergewen het DF Akademie het op die pawiljoen skoonskip gemaak deur beide die“flashes”- en geesbeker te wen.Regs wyshulle trots dietrofee. Sien bladsy8 vir uitslae en foto’s FOTO’S:CARINAROUX