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RONÉL VAN JAARSVELD ONGELUKSBESONDERHEDE Gru-ongeluk het verlede week In reaksie op 'n sosialemediadie lewe van 'n pa plasing deur 'n private en seun, Leon en ambulansdiens het Paul Kyle Olivier, geëis toe Kruger van die PWPdie twee in Giel Bassonbuurtwag gesê hy het op rylaan van hul motordie toneel gehelp. fiets geslinger is en op Hy het gesê padmerke het die N1 beland het. aangedui dat die motorfiets Volgens sers. vermoedelik nie die draai Wesley Twigg, na regs in die pad gemaak polisiewoordvoerder, het het nie en dit het daartoe die ongeluk op Maandag 7 gelei dat die twee mans van Januarie omstreeks 20:40 die brug af geslinger is. gebeur. Hy het gesê mediese SKOOL ROU OOR personeel het albei op BELOWENDE LEERDER die toneel dood verklaar Kyle sou vanjaar 'n gr. nadat hulle veelvuldige 11-leerder aan die Hoër Tegniese Kyle Olivier beserings opgedoen het. 'n Saak van Skool Drostdy in Worcester gewees het. Hy strafbare manslag worde deur die Parowwas 'n inwoner in die Dr. Stals-koshuis. polisie ondersoek. In 'n Facebook-inskrywing het die skool "Die omstandighede rondom die voorval leerders en ouers gevra om die familie in word ondersoek en niemand is in hegtenis hul gebede te hou. geneem nie," het hy gesê. NA BLADSY 2

MAYOR VISITS DUNOON AFTER FIRE Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the Site 5 informal settlement in Dunoon on Saturday 10 January as City teams continued relief efforts following a devastating ﬁre on Friday 9 January that left approximately 5 500 people displaced. Read more on page 4.

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Approximately 50 opportunities, zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, community, and mixed-use purposes, will be made available for sale and lease on Thursday 26 February. The properties, located at various areas around Cape Town, will be auctioned by the Claremart Group at the Cape Town Stadium. “This upcoming auction is an extraordinary opportunity for privatesector investment across the metro. From the Good Hope Centre precinct to commercial and industrial parcels in Mitchells Plain, Atlantis Industrial, Parow, and Goodwood, each site has been carefully packaged to attract capable investors ready to deliver tangible benefits for communities and the broader economy,” said James Vos, Mayco member for economic growth. All properties identified for auction have been thoroughly assessed and are not required for municipal purposes. In total, approximately 282 000m² of land will be released. The sale of these properties will also generate revenue for the City to be used for the delivery of services. “As part of my mandate, I am prioritising the release of well-located land to unlock economic potential. I firmly believe that our land portfolio must drive economic growth rather than sit idle, and this auction sets the standard for how we will put our properties to productive, purposeful use. To ensure full transparency, bidders will have the opportunity to compete via a public auction. This major land release initiative complements the broader pipeline of disposals successfully delivered over the past several years,” said Vos. Claremart Group will oversee the process in full compliance with all legislative and governance requirements. For more details about the upcoming auction or to register, visit Claremart.com, email coctproperties@claremart.com, or contact Rob Stefanutto on 083 556 6861 or 021 425 8822.

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25-year-old man was fatally shot and a 12-year-old boy wounded in a shocking random attack at an animal welfare mobile clinic in Ravensmead on Wednesday morning, leaving the community reeling and veterinary staff traumatised. According to the Animal AntiCruelty League Cape Town (AACL-CT) management, the victims were standing at their mobile clinic in Edgar Block Street, waiting to be assisted with their dog at approximately 11:40, when tragedy struck. Captain FC van Wyk, Western Cape police medial liaison officer, confirmed the incident. According to Van Wyk, an unknown gunman wearing a black hoodie approached the pair and randomly opened fire. The 25-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body and died at the scene, while the child suffered gunshot wounds to his left shoulder and left leg. “The injured boy was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment,” Van Wyk said.

POLICE INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY Van Wyk confirmed that Ravensmead police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder following the incident. “The motive for the shooting is yet to be determined,” Van Wyk stated, adding that investigations are ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application to provide anonymous tips.

TRAUMATISED STAFF SAY CLIENT WAS VICTIM OF ‘SENSELESS VIOLENCE’ described the devastating impact on staff members who witnessed the horror. “Our staff are the backbone of our organisation. Yesterday, they were forced to face the ultimate horror, and then had to literally clean up the aftermath of a tragedy in the very space where they usually save lives,” Van der Merwe said. “We are prioritising the mental health and well-being of our team above all else right now. They are heroes, but they are also grieving and traumatised.” The AACL is conducting a security assessment of their operations while focusing on supporting their traumatised employees. The organisation provides vital veterinary services to underserved communities through their mobile clinic programme. The shooting has raised serious concerns about safety and security for essential service providers working in vulnerable communities. The mobile clinic regularly serves Ravensmead residents who cannot afford private veterinary care or transport their animals to distant facilities.

VETERINARY STAFF LEFT TRAUMATISED The Animal Anti-Cruelty League expressed profound grief over the senseless violence that claimed the life of their client who had simply come seeking help for his pet. Leandré van der Merwe, the organisation's principal veterinarian,

CALL FOR JUSTICE Both the AACL and police are appealing to the Ravensmead community to assist in bringing those responsible to justice. The organisation emphasised that their client was simply seeking help for his animal when he became a victim of senseless violence. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Ravensmead police or Crime Stop immediately. The investigation continues as police work to establish the motive and identify the perpetrator of this tragic attack.

VAN BLADSY 1 “Kyle was ‘n talentvolle rugbyspeler wat verlede jaar vir die o.16 A-span gespeel het, sowel as die Boland Grant Khomospan. Hy was gewild onder sy vriende en onderwysers beskryf hom as ‘n vriendelike seun met ‘n groot sin vir humor,” het die skool gesê. “Hy was altyd hulpvaardig en het gretig aan koshuisaktiwiteite deelgeneem,” het die inskrywing gelees. “Ons harte is gebreek en ons vriend se plek is leeg.” Ouers van die skoolgemeenskap het gesê hulle gaan sy vriendelike teenwoordigheid en positiewe invloed mis. Die Laerskool Table View het ook sy medelye op Facebook betuig: “Ons harte is seer terwyl ons ons diepste medelye met die Olivier-familie deel. Ons is bedroef deur die tragiese heengaan van ons voormalige leerder, Kyle Olivier, en sy pa hierdie week. Table View Primary se gedagtes en gebede is by almal wat hom liefgehad het. Aan Kyle se familie

en vriende, ons bied ons opregte simpatie aan. Mag julle krag, troos en vrede vind gedurende hierdie ongelooflik moeilike tyd. Julle is in ons gedagtes.” Danver Olsen, ‘n uitvoerende lid van Boland Rugby vir hoërskoolrugby, het op Facebook geskryf: “Ek sal altyd sy nederige ingesteldheid en bereidwilligheid om te help onthou. Op die Grant Khomotoer was hy altyd gereed met ‘n ‘meneer, kan ek help om dit te dra?’ Mag sy sorgsame hart deur ons voortleef. Hy was ‘n rotsvaste rugbyspeler wat so trots was om die Boland-skolerugbytrui te dra, sowel as die HTS Drostdy-trui. Hy het nooit vir ‘n teenstander teruggestaan nie. Kyle, jy was ‘n opregte rugbyspeler en waardevolle rolmodel wie se voorbeeld op en van die veld af die moeite werd is om deur jou spanmaats en medeleerders gevolg te word,” het hy geskryf. “Namens die Boland-rugbyunie se president, visepresident en die uitvoerende bestuur spreek ons ons opregte medelye met Kyle se familie uit.”

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New Year’s Eve party on a rooftop restaurant in Cape Town centre turned sour for a couple from Durbanville when their so-called Uber driver attempted to kidnap them. The 47-year-old man from D’Urbanvale and his wife are warning people now to be vigilant when they use Uber or other ridehailing services. The victim booked the trip from Cape Town city centre to D’Urbanvale at 12:20 via the app. Things already seemed suspicious early in the trip when they realised they cannot open their windows. UNABLE TO OPEN WINDOWS “An extremely loud and abnormal noise emanated from the wheels of the vehicle, consistent with faulty wheel bearings or a serious mechanical defect. I warned the driver that the vehicle appeared unsafe and requested that he drive slowly in the left lane at approximately 80km/h, which the driver initially complied with. After turning off at Jip de Jager Road, the noise became significantly louder. I attempted to open my window but was unable to do so, and requested that the driver unlock the window. The driver rolled the window down, but did not unlock it,” he says. In St John’s Road in Durbanville he again requested that the window be unlocked. “It became apparent that the driver did not know how to properly operate or unlock the windows of the vehicle,” he says. It was at this point, when he checked the app, that he realised that the driver of the Toyota Corolla did not match the profile photograph shown in the app. When they arrived at the traffic circle between Clara Anna Fontein and D’Urbanvale, where the driver had to turn right to their destination, he sped onwards on Vissershok Road, towards Dunoon. “I repeatedly requested him to stop the vehicle immediately, but he ignored me.” FEAR FOR SAFETY It was then that he started to fear for their safety and grabbed the driver from the back by his shoulders to force him to stop. He hit the driver in the struggle and

“Guys with legal proﬁles rent their proﬁles out to people with no licence” — Uber driver realised the driver was briefly knocked unconscious. “My wife and I exited the vehicle as quickly as possible. The driver regained consciousness shortly thereafter and drove away at speed,” he says. “I immediately attempted to report the incident via the Uber application, but then realised the trip had disappeared from the app. Later the same morning, the trip reappeared and the fare was deducted from my account.” When he wanted to report the incident, he could only send an email. Shortly thereafter, his Uber account was blocked, and he has since been unable to log back in. According to Capt FC van Wyk, provincial police spokesperson, the police has no record of the incident. The victim told TygerBurger he went to report the incident at Durbanville police, but decided not to lay a charge. RENTING OUT PROFILES Many Uber drivers and other people commented on a post about the incident on a local Facebook group and advised people to always check that the driver and car match the profile picture. “There is a lot of scamming going around. Guys with legal profiles rent their profiles out to people with no licence or police clearance. Be vigilant!” one warns. Another advised that people using these services must always set up the security pin, “so that the driver cannot start the trip before putting in the pin provided by you”. “I also always send a voice note aloud in the car to the person I’m going to, letting them know that I’m on my way, and that I’ve shared my live location and the drivers details. The driver then knows that the trip is being followed as well,” she advises. TygerBurger approached Uber for comment but no response had been received at time of print.

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RVR DF Tuinklub skop 2026 af MAURICIA PETERSEN Die RVR-tuinklub van DF Akademie het die jaar op 'n betekenisvolle noot begin deur sy vars oes van spinasie, uie, wortels, spriet-uie en kruie aan plaaslike gemeenskapsinstellings te skenk. Die klub het onlangs donasies oorhandig aan die Alpha-tehuis in Boston en Huis Ravenzicht in Kraaifontein. Huis Ravenzicht is een van Helpende Hand Durbanville-tak se projekte, en die skenking is in samewerking met hierdie organisasie gemaak. "Ek doen geweldig baie werk vir Helpende Hand en het gevoel die groenteskenking sal 'n groot bydrae maak in baie bejaardes se harte," vertel Lorinda Smit, wat die tuin gestig het. Die klub het groot planne vir 2026. Saam met Helpende Hand en AfriForum sal hy as deel van sy gemeenskapsprojekte 'n groentetuin by die Alta du Toitnasorgsentrum in Boston tot stand bring. Hierdie inisiatief het ten doel om die tehuis selfonderhoudend met groente te maak en ook 'n bron van inkomste te skep. Die Alpha-tehuis, wat slegs twee blokke van DF se groentetuine geleë is, het reeds belangstelling getoon. Volgens Smit lees inwoners van die tehuis graag oor die klub

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mergency crews battled a fast-moving fire that tore through Site 5 in Dunoon on Friday 9 January, after multiple informal structures caught alight shortly after 10:25. The blaze spread rapidly through the densely built settlement, driven by strong southeasterly winds and a heavy fuel load. According to City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse, the first arriving officer immediately requested additional resources due to the scale and intensity of the fire. A total of 12 fire engines and water tankers were deployed, with operations coordinated by an Incident Management Team (IMT) Type 4. “The strong winds and fuel load are presenting a challenge to firefighting efforts,” Carelse said, adding that conditions remained volatile throughout the day. Potsdam Road was closed to traffic as firefighters worked to contain the blaze, with the Table View Neighbourhood Watch urging residents and motorists to remain alert and allow unhindered access for emergency vehicles. FIREFIGHTERS ASSAULTED AMID EXTREME CONDITIONS As crews battled the inferno, public order policing resources were called in after firefighters were assaulted while attempting to contain the blaze. One firefighter was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment for heat exhaustion. Carelse said the dense layout of the informal settlement severely hampered

access, while helicopters were deployed to assist with aerial water-bombing as the fire continued to spread. City Mayco member for safety and security JP Smith said the structural conditions in Site 5 made direct firefighting extremely difficult. “The dense structural layout has made it nearly impossible for appliances to access a rapidly growing fire line,” Smith said. “Materials used in informal structures allow fires to spread quickly and make them extremely difficult to extinguish once fully engulfed.” Despite this, crews implemented innovative tactics, including the use of an aerial appliance as a water tower, dronebased thermal imaging to guide water streams, and helicopter water drops. “Our top priority is protecting lives and property. We plead with communities to support firefighters and comply with instructions during these difficult moments,” Smith said. The fire was eventually brought under control and extinguished at around 19:00. Amid the emergency, an urgent appeal was issued by Little Brinks, a safe house supporting abused and abandoned children and vulnerable mothers, after two of its homes were threatened by the advancing flames. Shan Hoffman of Little Brinks said women and children were placed in immediate danger, particularly two ill mothers unable to endure heavy smoke and ash exposure. The organisation appealed for urgent financial assistance

to secure temporary accommodation for affected families. The public able to assist can contact Shan Hoffman on 079 788 0944. RELIEF EFFORTS BEGIN AS SCALE OF DEVASTATION EMERGES The City's Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) established an on-site Joint Operations Centre to coordinate recovery efforts. DRMC spokesperson Charlotte Powell said officials were awaiting the all-clear before conducting a formal assessment of damage and displacement. Other City services, along with Sassa, the provincial department of social development and the national department of human settlements, were placed on standby, while humanitarian partners were activated to provide immediate relief. A donation drive has been launched, with drop-off points at the following fire stations, open 24 hours: Goodwood, Roeland Street, Lakeside, Constantia, Hout Bay, Strand, Wynberg and Milnerton. Donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, nappies, baby formula, blankets and bedding are requested. MAYOR VISITS SITE AS CALLS GROW FOR NATIONAL INTERVENTION Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis visited the affected area on Saturday 10 January, alongside Mayco member for human settlements Carl Pophaim, as relief efforts continued. “This was a terrible

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fire, bravely fought by our firefighters under extremely challenging conditions,” Hill-Lewis said. “City teams are working urgently to assist every affected household.” Pophaim renewed calls for national government to urgently release reconstruction kits, stressing the need for faster intervention in high-density informal settlements. THOUSANDS DISPLACED AS FIRE SEASON INTENSIFIES Approximately 5 500 people have been left homeless after more than 1 000 dwellings were destroyed — an incident Gift of the Givers believes to be the worst informal settlement fire in the Western Cape since the 2013 Khayelitsha blaze. Gift of the Givers was on the ground providing immediate humanitarian assistance as recovery efforts began. With dry conditions, high temperatures and strong winds forecast to persist, authorities continue to urge residents nationwide to remain vigilant, avoid open flames and heed all fire safety warnings as the peak fire season continues.

Fire season costs soar to R15m The Western Cape has already spent R15 million on aerial firefighting support as large parts of the province continue to battle intense and fast-moving wildfires. Authorities warn that the fire season could extend beyond March. MEC for local government, environmental affairs and development planning, Anton Bredell, met with senior officials last week for briefings on the mounting challenges municipalities are facing as the holiday season ends, while hot and dry summer conditions persist. “The Western Cape has experienced a particularly challenging fire season so far, with double the number of aerial firefighting support call-outs authorised compared to this time last year,” said Bredell. “The South African Weather Service has indicated that the remainder of the summer will remain hot and dry, which

could extend the fire season beyond March. To date, R15 million has already been spent, and we will engage with the Provincial Treasury should additional funding be required.” According to the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, 38 aerial firefighting missions have been authorised so far this season. Preliminary figures indicate that approximately 90 000 hectares have already burned across the province. A total of 45 structures have been destroyed, however no fatalities or serious disabling injuries have been reported. In Mossel Bay, residents in Island View, Vakansieplaas and Aalwyndal were evacuated last Tuesday after a veld fire encroached on urban areas, resulting in property damage. Fire crews remain fully deployed in these areas, with aerial support redeployed and additional water

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Birthdate surprises For an explicable reason, all of my seven daughters’ birthdays are clustered around or on special days. Between 1 December and 2 January our family celebrated five birthdays. Suffice to say, I am all festived out. We will have a few months break from birthdays before we celebrate my two non-Christmas season babies' birthdays — around Easter. A lot of people think I’m lying when I tell them about how weirdly clustered my children’s birth dates are, but most of their birthdays are truly on, or very close to, significant calendar days, such as a week before Christmas (daughter number two) and then 10 years later daughter number six was born on Aids Day (1 December). That’s two in December. Daughters one and five were both the second babies to be born on New Year’s Day at Mitchells Plain hospitals — 10 years apart — and both got prizes for their luckily-timed arrivals. And then, not to be outdone, daughter number four was born on 2 January, locally known as Tweede Nuwejaar — though this year the minstrel festival traditionally celebrated on that day was held later and on a different route, much to the annoyance of the participants. So, if you are not managing to keep track, that’s another three birthdays over two days a week after Christmas. Daughter number three was born on April Fools’ Day — after I went into false labour multiple times in the month before she was born (she pranked me even before birth).

MY CHILDREN NEVER SHOWED UP WHEN THEY WERE EXPECTED TO...

Her birthday usually coincides with the Easter period and the year she turned five, she unwrapped her birthday present and Easter chocolates on the same day. It's much less fun for her when her birthday falls mid-Lent. My seventh daughter was born five minutes before Workers’ Day on 30 April, 10 years and one month after her April Fool sister. I think she did it just to thwart her daddy’s planned witticisms because, as my labour approached midnight, he was already practicing saying: “May the first, be the last”. So, to recap; all my babies born in the same months (December, January and April) did so 10 years apart — and yes, all of my children were born naturally. And, just to freak you out more, here’s another weirdness — none of them, were born on their expected due dates. Not even the two that were induced due to my gestational diabetes. They were all either early (daughter number two) or late (all the others). This may be due to their size because they were also bigger than normal due to gestational diabetes. My smallest baby was daughter number six, who weighed a puny 3,8kg at birth. Their size confused the scans so they were projected to be older than they actually were in utero and therefore their estimated due dates changed with every doctor’s visit — and none of them were correct. The calendar-calculated due dates were also off because it has a built-in two week margin of error. My point is, my children never showed up when they were expected to, even the last two who were induced because they wouldn’t budge after the first induction attempts and hung around a day longer. Stubborn little buggers. But what is the point of all this, you might be wondering. Well, I'm not complaining or harking after ended festivities. To me, this time of year is an annual reminder that God does indeed have a very quirky sense of humour. - LAUREN O'CONNOR-MAY

WARRINGTON SWIMS FOR SPCA: Guinness World Record holder Howard Warrington’s epic seven-hour battle against False Bay’s unforgiving waters has netted nearly R65 000 towards the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s animal sterilisation programme in December last year. Despite enduring jellyﬁsh stings and battling challenging onditions for seven hours, covering more than 22 km, Warrington fell short of reaching Rooi Els. However, his efforts proved that sometimes the journey matters more than the destination. The fundraising success adds to Warrington’s impressive track record of using his athletic achievements to support animal welfare. “Howard Warrington plunged into False Bay at Millers Point this morning, with extraordinary courage,” said Belinda Abraham, for the SPCA. “He didn’t reach the Royal shore, but he did reach an entire community in need instead.”

City boom brings infrastructure challenges A recent opinion piece praises Cape Town for being a better run municipality experiencing a strong property boom, but raises concern about infrastructure to cope with accelerating development, particularly around traffic congestion in the CBD and Atlantic Seaboard areas. Residents can however be assured that the City will continue making the necessary infrastructure investments and is currently refining the mobility plans to back this. In the short-term, an independent traffic engineering assessment is under way on tactical interventions to address event-related congestion in the CBD and Seaboard areas. Overarching strategies to assist with traffic flow in central Cape Town have also undergone two rounds of public participation this year, first with the draft CBD Local Spatial Development Framework, and in November, with the draft Mobility and Access Plan for the Cape Town CBD. This is a plan to transition to a CBD where access is easy and convenient, sustainable transport options are within short walking distance for all, the city feels safe and inclusive, and people of all abilities are provided for. The main ideas include improving walkability in the heart of the CBD and around public transport stations; promoting walking and cycling within the CBD by creating a decongestion zone; diverting through-traffic onto bypass roads; and better use of off-street parking methods. Granted, it will take time to implement and achieve

these outcomes, but this is a workable alternative as we head into the future. It is also a given that improved public transport is critical to the future success of the CBD and Seaboard. Thankfully, the building blocks for this are coming into place. A large portion of the current commuter volumes already arrive in the CBD via public transport, mostly around the Cape Town Station area, either by minibus-taxi, GABS buses, rail, and MyCiTi, which serves the CBD via the northern corridor along Table Bay, the N2 Express to Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, and Victoria Road to Hout Bay and Imizamo Yethu. The progressive restoration of passenger rail, its future devolution for the City to take over operational control, and the ongoing expansion of the MyCiTi system — including the over multi-billion rand metro south-east route development — will increase access to scheduled public transport and make it the ﬁrst choice for traveling to the CBD. Likewise, major City investments on the Seaboard over the years — including the Sea Point Promenade and Green Point Urban Park — remain an excellent foundation for the future. There is also no false choice between redeveloping public land and channelling infrastructure investment into central Cape Town. Land release does precisely that: it rejuvenates precincts with private-sector led mixed-use developments that bring in critical revenue for the city, alongside all the economic beneﬁts and residential opportunities.

Halting state land release and planning approvals more generally, as the recent opinion piece implies, would only entrench the problem of high demand for limited housing supply which Cape Town experiences, like other thriving cities globally. As Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis notes, there are only two options: reduce demand — and with it the beneﬁts of economic progress and growth — or increase supply by building more housing. This is why the City is working on making it much easier to build more affordable housing, with Cape Town leading the way nationally on several initiatives. The City is already systematically identifying these violations of the existing rates policy and working on mechanisms to further improve compliance. Looking at the big picture, Cape Town has a South African record R40 billion infrastructure budget over the next three years, and a R120 billion ten-year pipeline. Whatever your income level, or wherever you live, Capetonians can be assured that Cape Town — as South Africa’s city of hope — is poised to keep making progress towards being an even better place to live in future, underpinned by transparent planning, record infrastructure investment, and clear long-term mobility strategies. Cape Town’s approach is neither fanciful nor reckless — it is a pragmatic, data-driven blueprint to manage growth, expand opportunity, and build a more inclusive, connected and resilient city for decades to come. MATTHEW KEMPTHORNE, chair of Sub-council 16

Water shortages hit Cape Town as illegal settlements grow Our energetic mayor is showcasing a project to extract millions of litres of water from the Philippi aquifer — a major water project underway in the DA-led Cape Town. This in an attempt to "feed" the masses with water whilst the Rietvlei lagoon in Milnerton is a sewerage cesspool and thousands of new arrivals from the Eastern Cape are building illegal structures under Eskom’s high-voltage lines in Dunoon. We, the ratepayers, are constantly advised to reduce our water consumption and then slapped with a “basic charge" when we adhere to this call — from water to electricity to “street cleaning”. The disgraced ANC member Ebrahim Rasool, also the erstwhile premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008, famously made the iconic statement that "Cape Town is a home for all". Well in 2025 ALL have arrived and now Cape Town

has a major water shortage. Ditto for Overstrand Municipality when the Onrust lagoon has dried up, but the council keeps on approving new developments. Currently Tehran, the capital of Iran (our good friends), with an estimated population of 15 million, has run out of water as I write. Visit the link: Iran's largest water line is gone — Tehran faces mass evacuation as 15 million people without water. Since 2001, due to catastrophically bad policy decisions by the Iranian regime, Lake Umeria is dying and Tehran’s main water supply has dried up. On top of this Tehran’s population has jumped from 4 to 15 million due to unemployment and devastation of the agricultural sector in the north of the country. They have also built numerous dams in the rivers that feed into Lake Umeria, which has changed the lake into a salt bowl.

Tehran, the city, is now paying the price for these irresponsible policies and are now going to buy water from it’s neighbours and cannot feed its population. And how is Cape Town different from this apocalyptical scenario? When will this madness stop? The unbridled population growth of Cape Town, the densiﬁcation of neighbourhoods and the deforestation of the environment of which the Butler property is just another example. The current dust bowl on Bolandweg reminds one of the American Midwest dust bowl of the 1930’s. Where are our scientists in this scenario? I have concluded that our municipal officials actually do not understand what their functions are and are willingly compliant to the popular policies of the political leaders. FRANCOIS J. MARAIS, Durbanville

Mini traffic circles need better signage and awareness The growing concern remains regarding motorists’ misunderstanding of the rules governing mini traffic circles. Despite clear signage, many drivers fail to apply the fundamental principle: “First at the yield line, ﬁrst to proceed.” This simple rule ensures smooth traffic ﬂow and

reduces accidents, yet non-compliance remains common with nobody apparently with any understanding of how the circle works. Maybe the following could be considered to improve the current situation: Additional yield signs and road markings could be added at mini circles.

Additional articles in local newspapers explaining the rule clearly. Painted reminders near mini circles (e.g., “Yield = First Arrived, First Go”). Temporary banners in high-traffic areas. CONCERNED MOTORIST, DURBANVILLE

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UWC develops nano health sensor

niversity of the Western Cape researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in medical diagnostics, developing an innovative electrochemical sensor capable of detecting cancer, tuberculosis, and long COVID-19 at a fraction of traditional testing costs. The cutting-edge sensor, developed at UWC's SensorLab in the Department of Chemistry, represents a significant leap forward in addressing South Africa's dual burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases. This portable device uses nanotechnology to detect specific disease biomarkers in blood samples, offering rapid and highly sensitive results that could transform healthcare delivery in underserved communities. Dr Jaymi Leigh January, the lead researcher and recent PhD graduate who spearheaded this development, emphasised the technology's relevance to local health challenges. “This research addresses a very real South African health challenge by providing accessible, sensitive, and affordable disease diagnostics,” she explained. HOW THE TECHNOLOGY WORKS The innovative sensor operates using light-based electrical signals to measure trace amounts of disease-linked proteins in patient blood samples. Its remarkable sensitivity allows detection of COVID-19 spike proteins at levels as low as 0.04 picograms per millilitre — far exceeding the capabilities of many current diagnostic tools. The device identifies specific biomarkers for each condition: CapG proteins for cancer detection, interferon gamma for tuberculosis screening, and spike proteins

BREAKTHROUGH WILL HELP BRIDGE GAP IN HEALTHCARE EQUITY for identifying COVID-19 infections and long COVID-19 risk. Unlike traditional laboratory-based diagnostics that require expensive infrastructure, this sensor delivers fast, reliable results in a portable format. South Africa faces significant challenges with tuberculosis, cancer, and ongoing COVID-19 complications. Traditional diagnostic methods often require costly laboratory facilities and lengthy processing times, creating barriers to early detection and treatment, particularly in resource-limited settings. This breakthrough technology offers a game-changing solution by providing immediate, accurate results at the point of care. The sensor's ability to detect diseases at earlier stages could dramatically improve treatment outcomes and patient survival rates. For long COVID-19 detection, the technology proves particularly valuable in identifying hidden viral reservoirs and patients at risk of developing prolonged symptoms — a growing concern as the pandemic's long-term effects become clearer. The project represents successful international collaboration, with January working under the supervision of Prof Emmanuel Iwuoha from UWC's Chemistry Department, alongside Dr Nelia Sanga, a UWC postdoctoral fellow. The team also partnered with researchers from the University of Ghent in Belgium, including Prof Jan Gettemans and associate researcher Olivier Zwaenepoel.

Dr Jaymi Leigh January during her graduation in December 2025. PHOTO: SHELLEY CHRISTIANS/UWC

This collaborative approach has been instrumental in developing a sensor that demonstrates excellent stability, reliability, and reproducibility – essential features for routine clinical application. The technology's most significant advantage lies in its potential to improve healthcare equity. By providing affordable, portable diagnostics, the sensor could bridge the gap between advanced medical facilities and underserved communities across South Africa and beyond. January reflected on the broader implications of her research: “Every challenge during this journey has been a formative moment that strengthened me, and I'm grateful for the guidance of

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tappers kan begin strek vir die volgende Weg-stapfees in samewerking met Salomon en Cape Union Mart. Die fees word van 20 tot 22 Februarie op Meerendal buite Durbanville aangebied. Weg-stapfees is 'n lekker bederf vir stappers. Dis 'n naweek waar jy jou fiksheid vir die Vis-, die Otter- of die Amatolaroete in die veld kan toets en sommer lekker kan gesels met ander mense wat versot is op stap. Dit werk soos 'n pretloop, maar jy stap. Die eerste twee Weg-stapfeeste in 2024 en vanjaar was albei baie suksesvol en is deur duisende stappers bygewoon.

AFSTANDE BY DIE STAPFEES Vrydag 20 Februarie: 'n 6 km-stap om 18:00 (geskik vir die hele gesin). Saterdag 21 Februarie: Kies of jy aan die 6 km-, 12 km- of 21 km-stap wil deelneem. Die verskillende pret-stappe spring op verskillende tye weg, maar almal is vroegoggend. Sondag 16 Februarie: 10 km-stap om 07:00. Die feesterrein is weer op die grasperk langs die proelokaal, en vanjaar sal daar koffie- en kosstalletjies wees. Daar word ook bier verkoop. By die ekspo-ruimte gaan jy verlei word deur die borge, Salomon en Cape Union Mart, se nuutste

WPCC SHOWS WHOSE BEST Harlan Greig of Claremont Cricket Club sweeps conﬁdently to the leg side during a Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) premier league game played at Avenue De Mist on Saturday 10 January. Keeping a close eye on proceedings is Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC) wicketkeeper Ben Van Der Merwe. Greig scored 43 runs but it was in vain as WPCC won the match by ﬁve wickets. PHOTO: RASHIED ISAACS

Brackenfell, Durbanville begin jaar met seges Die jaar het goed begin vir die Tygerbergse krieketspanne in die WP se Premierliga. Brackenfell en Durbanville het albei die afgelope naweek uitstekende oorwinnings behaal. Brackenfell (203/8) het Ottoman-klub (60) opgefrommel om met 143 lopies te seëvier. Nadat Lee-Roy Walters (70) 'n ankerrol in die Brakke se kolfbeurt gespeel het, het

Dylan Hanekom (4/13) en sy medeboulers gou-gou met die Ottoman-kolwers klaargespeel. Durbanville (178/7) het 'n ewe uitstekende sege oor Rondebosch (176) behaal. Nadat Jody Lawrence (3/34) en sy medeboulers Rondebosch kortgevat het, het Eddie Moore (84*) met puik kolfwerk vorendag gekom om die Durbies na 'n sege te stuur. – SAREL BURGER

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