Huldeblyke het vanuitalle oorde ingestroomnádie dood vanDiana Ferrus (72), bekroonde digter en aktivis op Vrydag 30 Januarie. Ferrus, ‘n inwoner van Kuilsrivier, het op Kersdag verlede jaar ‘n beroerte gehad.Laniëlle Hartzenberg, ‘n familielid, het Ferrus se afsterwe bevestig. “Dr Ferrus wasmeer as ‘n openbare figuur —sywas ‘n geliefde familielid, mentor en ‘n leidende lig. Haar nalatenskap sal voortleefdeur haar werk, haar stem en die ontelbare mense wat sy oor generasies en grense heen geïnspireer het.”
Ferrusisveralbekend vir haar gedig "A Poem for Sarah Baartman" (ook genoem "I've come to take youhome") wat ‘n groot rol daarin gespeel het om die Franse regeringteoortuig om Saartjie, ‘n Khoivrou wie se oorskotdeel van ‘n museumuitstalling was, in 2002 na Suid-Afrika terug te bring. NABLADSY2
. Chrismar Villas hou om 18:30'nverskeidenheidskonsert.Die Othello-boeremusiekorkestree onder meer op.Tydensdie pousesal koffie, teeen vrugteslaaimet roomys te koop wees. Kaartjies kos R70per persoonenkan vooraf by Chrismar Villas gekoop word vanMaandag totVrydagtussen 08:00 en 12:00.
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. TheCapeTownGem and Mineral Club will be having itsOpen Dayfrom10:00 to 14:00 at 14aGoede Hoop Street,Bothasig.All arewelcome,frommineral specimencollectors, to friends, families and especially children. Free entrance. Learnmoreabout the hobby of crystal, gemand mineral specimen collecting and relatedcraftwork,orbuy items from member traders. Visit www.ctminsoc.org.zaoremail admin@ctminsoc. org.za
. DiejaarlikseDTBS-interskole-atletiekkragmeting (voorheen MTBS) tussen diehoërskoleDF-Akademie Tygerberg, Bellville en Stelleberg vind plaasinGroenpunt.Die dagbegin met dieuitersgewilde Flashes in dieDHL Kaapstad Stadion, gevolg deur dieatletiek op dieGroenpunt-baan. Kaarties vir die Flashes is beskikbaarbyQuicket teen R80 elk.
. Hunters forbargains at the Goodwood Bargains Market at the GoodwoodSportsClubfrom09:00to 13:30. Entranceisfreeand parkingisavailableatthe corner of AliceStreet and MiltonStreet.Visitorsare encouraged to donateunwanted garmentsinthe on-site donation bin, supporting aworthycause. For more informationemail thegoodwoodmarket@gmail. com
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. Diedigbundel die helfteisjou nie vertel deur ThérèseBartman word op dieeerstebyeenkomsvan dieDurbanville-poësiekring vir diejaar op deur die digter self bespreek. Diebespreking begin om 10:00 in diesaalvan dieDurbanville-biblioteek. Ligte verversingswordaangebied. Gasteiswelkom teen R50 per persoon. Kontak Lesley vander Vyverby083 460 4571 of teachervdv@gmail.comomaan te sluit of gaste saam te bring
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. Durbanville Business is presenting an exclusive evening of networking, dinner and aguided tour of Stadio Higher Education's prestigious newDurbanville campus from 18:00.DrStanduPlessis, chief executiveofficerofStadio Higher Education, will be the guest speaker.The campus is situatedat35 Akademia Avenue in GrootPhesantekraalEstate. The cost is R150for members and R350 fornon-members, dinner and wine included. Seatsare limited.Confirm attendance before 8Februarybyemail to info@ durbanvillesakekamer.co.za
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. Love willbeinthe airthisValentine’s Dayas MdzanandaAnimal Clinic &Shelterhosts itsValentine’s Picnic forPaws -a special fundraising event in supportofthe animalsofKhayelitsha -from10:00 to 14:00 at JoostenbergBistro& Deli.The event promises arelaxed and memorablepicnic experiencefilled withgoodfood, greatcompany,and ameaningful cause. Well-behaveddogsare welcometojointheir owners on the day. Ticketsfor the fundraising event areavailable via Quicket.Visit www.mdzananda.co.za or email Kellyonfund@mdzananda.co.zafor more information.
. TheTygerbergHills Lions club willhavea walk from the GracePresbyterianChurch MonteVistaonto Camoens Park,BarrowStreet,MonteVista. Come for awalk and showyour supportfor Childhood Cancer This walk is heldcountry wide by variousLions on the daytocreateawareness. Thewalk willkick off at 09:00.Entrancefee is on donation basis. Agreat morning to showsupporttoour young warriors. Lookingforward to seeing everyone,registrationwill happenonthe morning.Contact Jeannievan Wulven forany enquiries or fore more informationon083 3050424
. TheTable View Lions Club is inviting the community to lace up their walking shoes and take part in the 5km BigWalk forYoung Warriors at the TableView beachfront.The walk is family friendly, pram friendly, and open to leashedpets, making it an idealouting forall ages. An entrancefee of R50applies, with all proceedsgoing the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (CHOC).Toregister,send "choc" to 083 2860255byThursday12February.
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. DieTygerbergTuin- en Blommeklubspring diejaar wegmet Ruan Eastes se praatjie oorbromelias en DianadeVos se praatjie oorPot-et-fleur.Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is "Tradisioneelvertikaal". Dieklubhet 'n propvolprogram metinteressanthede elkederde Woensdagvan diemaand by dieNG kerk ParowWelgelegen(La Provence47, Welgelegen) om 09:30 vir 10:00.Tee word vanaf09:30 bedien. Bel BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864vir meer inligting.
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Members of the Monte Vista Plattekloof Glen Neighbourhood Watch and private security officers had to actswiftly last week when twofires broke outalong the N1 highway.
Deon Oosthuizen, neighbourhood watch vice-chair, and District Watch shift commander and armedresponse officer, Albert Oberholzer, were the two individuals first alerted to afire underneath the Monte Vistabridge, before being alerted of asecond fire further down the highway.
“We made our way to the bridge and found that the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Services had alsoarrivedon scene, who then proceeded to extinguish the fire,”explains Oosthuizen.
They left,and afew minutes later received another call that someone was concerned about afirebehind theirhouse, he says “Wefound that another fire was burning on the N1 behind Westerwijk Avenue, Plattekloof Glen,” says Oosthuizen. The two proceeded to break off some branches fromabluegum tree and started dousing the flames. Theyalso requested assistance fromthe firedepartment.
“Some of the motoristsand residents steppedin. We started fillingbuckets of water and got the one section under control. When the City’s fire andrescue arrived, they quickly got everything under control,” says Oosthuizen.
Damlevels lowerthan last year
The City has encouraged residents to use less than thetarget of 975 million litresof water aday due to thelow dam levels. Damlevels stand at 62,25, which needsto last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle. Low annual rainfall last year resulted in reduced inflowstodams, placing increased pressureonthe City’s water supply.While taps were not at risk of running dry, at this stage continued high water usecould result in restrictions unless usage was brought down urgently.
“Water usage this past week has unfortunately peaked,soweare 87million litres aday over our target,” Zahid Badroodien, Maycomember forwaterand sanitation, said. He said early proactive measures were far more effective than emergency restriction.
“We must reduce the unnecessary litres of water used in our homes, in industrial and agricultural processesand at work. We cannot afford to be complacent.We must closely keep track of consumption indicators on aweekly basis.”
Badroodien said the City wasbusy with various forms of action, including consistently resolving pipe bursts and water leaks reported through official channels. “Since the drought [nearly a decade ago] the City has andcontinues to invest in upgrading aged water pipes, improving pressure management, fixing leaks faster and strengthening metering along the water supply network.”
Residents are requested to;
. Find and fix water leaks;
. Monitor usage and make an effortto save water;
. To only water gardens at night, and to nottop up swimming pools
. Call 086 010 3089, SMS 31372, WhatsApp 060018 1505 or emailwater@capetown.gov.za to report burst municipal pipes
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Een van die Wes-Kaap se grootste interskole-byeenkomste ondergaan 'n naamsverandering wanneer die bekende MTBS van vanjaar af DTBS salheet.
Die nuwe naam gebruik die eerste letters vandie vier deelnemendeskole wat al 32jaar by die byeenkoms betrokke is: Dvir die DF Akademie, Tvir Tygerberg, Bvir Bellvilleen S vir Stellenberg.
TRADISIEBLYBEHOUE
Al veranderdie naam, bly alles
andersins dieselfde.
Diebyeenkomsbehou sy tradisie vanindrukwekkende flashes en mededingende atletiek met dieselfde voorbereiding, spanwerk, harde werk en deursettingsvermoë wat die geleentheid oordekades gekenmerk het.
Die flashes sal steeds by die DHL-stadionplaasvind, terwyl die atletiekbydie Groenpuntstadiongehousal word om die DTBS-wennerste bepaal.
Hierdie byeenkoms kom op Saterdag 7Februarie aan die beurt. Kaartjiesisreeds by Quicket beskikbaar.
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DTBSiseen van die groot interskole-byeenkomste in die Wes-Kaap en lok jaarliks duisendetoeskouers en deelnemers.
Dienaamsverandering weerspieël die evolusie van een van die deelnemende skole, nadat
MTBStrek’nnuwebaadjie aan,maar die
Dievier skoolhoofde vandie skolewat aan die DTBS deelneem,is Hannes Oosthuizen (DF Akademie),Betta Nel (Tygerberg), Thea McGeer (Bellville)enYolandé Havinga(Stellenberg).
DF Malanonlangs sy naam na DF Akademie verander het.
DFMALANSENAAMSVERANDERING
Dievoormalige Hoërskool DF MalaninBellville het sy deure aan die begin van die skooljaar vanjaar as die DF Akademie geopen ná 'n jare lange regsproses wat op 4Junie verlede jaar deur die Appèlhof in Bloemfontein as wettig bevestig is.
Dieskool se beheerliggaam het die besluit geneem om die naam te verander om dit meer in pas te bring met die skool se waardes, terwyl alle kernwaardes behoue bly.
DieDFAkademiebly verbind tot Afrikaans-medium-onderrig en 'n Christelike grondslag. Die bekendeafkorting DF krynou nuwe betekenis en staan vir "Dux Fidelis" —Latyns vir "getroue leier".
HPVvaccination drivecoming to schools
Theprovincialhealthdepartment will visitpublic schoolsfromMonday2 FebruarytoFriday27March to offer a single-dose humanpapillomavirus (HPV) vaccine,freetoGrade 5girls aged 9and older,the department said on Friday
Thevaccine protectsagainst one of themostpreventablecancers affecting women.
Cervical cancer remainsone of the most common cancers in South Africa, yetitwas also highlypreventable. Most casesare caused by thehumanpapillomavirus.The vaccine,given in early adolescence, helps stop theseinfections before they cancause harm.
Immunisingatthis ageisrecommended worldwide because childrenhavea strong immune response, making the vaccine most effectivenow,the department said
From thestart of theHPV immunisation campaign in 2014 up to thefirst round of 2025, atotal of 407070 girls in public,independent,private andspecial schoolsreceived at leastone dose
Thegeneral public’s permission andsupport arecrucialinmaking this campaign possible. School health nurses willimmunise onlyyoung peoplewith completed consent forms.
Thedepartment encouraged parents to read theform, askquestions and return thesigned form to their child’s school.
Cristal Solomons, who oversees the rollout of thecampaigninthe Western Cape,saidthe vaccine is one of thestrongest toolsthereistoprevent cervical cancer
. Formoreinformation on immunisation visit www.westerncape.gov.za
Aanbiedervier30jaarinbedryf
Vandeesweek het Radio Tygerberg 104FM 'n buitengewone mylpaal saam met een van sy omroepers, Gerald Petersen,gevier.
Petersen is vandeesweek 30 jaarin die radiobedryf —'nmylpaalwat min andernog kon vier. Soos dit'nware radioveteraanbetaam, het hy nie net luisteraars vermaak nie, maar ook 'n betroubare stem vol positiewe energieen inspirasie oor die afgelope drie dekades geword.
Petersen se passie vir sy medemens en gemeenskap wordnie netopdie lug gehoor nie, maar word baiedikwels in die gemeenskap gesien en ervaar.
"Hy wil almal net laat glimlagen kykhoe hy RadioTygerbergkan help. So het ons eers onlangs uitgevind vandie vakansieBybelskool wathyreeds 30 jaar geledein Ravensmead begin het om kindersin die vakansie besig en veilig te hou. Hierdie Bybelskool is steeds aan die gang en maak nogelke vakansie 'n verskil in die kinders van Ravensmead se lewens,"sê Rikus van Rooy, stasiebestuurder
In sy tyd by Radio Tygerberghet Petersen baie geliefd onder luisteraars geword —soveel dat ‘n luisteraarvir hom'nkombers gehekel het aangesien hy op die lug genoem het hoe koud die ateljee soms is. Of hy nou 'n liedjievan 'n plaaslikekunstenaar of die nuutste aanbiddingslied speel, Petersen weet hoe om sy gehoor te vermaak en betrokke te hou.
Maar sy talente strek veelverder asnet die ateljee.
Hy is nie net 'n geliefde radiostem nie, maarook 'n gesoute seremoniemeester
In November 2025 was hy die seremoniemeester by RadioTygerberg se Mighty Men Cape Flats-geleentheidindie Athlone-stadion, wat deur duisendemans
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bygewoon is. Hierdie impakvolle inisiatief is deur Radio Tygerberg georganiseer om vir die eindevan geweld en vaderloosheid op die KaapseVlakte te bid. Petersen is ook die aanbieder van die Healing the City-program wat op Woensdaeuitgesaai word, waar hy enkele vanKaapstad se mees dringende maatskaplike probleme bespreek, soos vaderloosheid, geslagsgebaseerde geweld, verslawing en bendegeweld. Met sy unieke mengselvan empatie en insig het Petersen onderhoude gevoermet sleutelfigure soos die burgemeester van Kaapstad envoormalige bendeleiers, wathul bendebedrywighede neergelê het toe hulletot bekeringgekom het. Deur hierdie gesprekke poog Petersen om 'n bydrae te lewer tot die genesing van die gemeenskappe op veral die KaapseVlakte, watdeur vele sosio-ekonomiese uitdagings en veralbendegeweld geteister word. Sy agtergrondasjeugpredikant hethom waardevolle insigte gegee in sy werk,veral toe hy een vandie energiekeaanbieders vanRadio Tygerberg se Vreesloos 2025-program gewordhet. Dieradiostasie het die program na 11 hoërskole geneem, waar leerdersbemagtig is deur 'n reeks aktiwiteite— geïnspireer deur bekende programmesoos Mr BeastGames, Fear Factor en Survivor.Die doelwas om jong mense te help om die lewe sonder vrees aan te pak —'nboodskapwat Petersen met groot suksesoorgedra het.
“Ek is bevoorreg. My radioreis het vankortgolf totFMingesluit; van gemeenskap- totkommersiële stasies;
aanlyn totkleinhandel. My radio-insetsels is uitgesaai van Kaapstadtot Lagos en ook op 36 anderFM-stasies. Ek is trots en dankbaar. Dis nietesleg vir 'n outjie wat op die KaapseVlakte grootgeword het en Afrikaaps en Mengels gepraat het nie,”het hy laggend gesê.
Maar ondanks al die tyd in die kollig, is dit die eenvoudiger dinge in die lewe
wat hom die naaste aan die hartlê. Hy is 'n trotse pa, 'n gesinsman en iemand wat groot vreugde vind in kuiers rondom 'n braaivleisvuur.
“Ons vier nie net sy 30 jaar in die radiobedryf nie, maar ook die bydraes wat hy steeds in die gemeenskap lewer.Baie geluk Gerald Petersen —opnog 30 jaar van inspirasie!”het Van Rooy afgesluit.
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Gospelsanger kom singonderdieberg
Kaapstad se musiekliefhebbers kan uitsien na 'n besonderesomersaand wanneer die Amerikaanse gospelkunstenaar Ben Fuller op Saterdag 21 Februarie by KirstenboschNasionale BotanieseTuin optree
Die konsert, Under the Mountain with Ben Fuller,worddeur Radio Tygerberg 104FM in samewerking metFairtreeaangebied, en beloof om 'n uniekebuitelug-ervaring te wees.
Ben Fuller is internasionaal bekendvir sy eerlikelirieke, energiekevertoningsen musiek watreeds miljoene mensewêreldwydgeraak het
Sy trefferliedjies "WhoI Am" en "IfI Got Jesus" het groot suksesopinternasionale radiostasies en stromingsplatforms behaal, met laasgenoemdewat reedsmeeras48 miljoen stromingswêreldwydaangeteken het
Die aand begin met 'n lof-en-aanbiddingsessie,gelei deur die geliefde Radio Tygerberg-musikante Neville D, Rouchelle Liedemann en HenryPike, voordatBen Fuller die verhoog betree vir sy langverwagteKaapstad-optrede.
Die programis 'n uniekekombinasie vanmusiek en getuienis—alles teen die agtergrond vaneen vandie wêreld se mees gesogte natuurtonele
"Onssiendaarnauit om mense bymekaar te bring vir'n onvergeetlikemusiekervaring in eenvan Kaapstad se mooiste venues
"Dit is 'n aand watdie gehoor op verskillendevlakkesal raak —ofjynou virdie musiek, dieatmosfeer of dieervaringkom," sê Rikusvan Rooy,stasiebestuurder Kaartjiesisbeperk en diebelangstelling isreeds groot.Die publiekword aangeraaiomvroegtydigtebespreek om teleurstellingtevoorkom . Krykaartjies by www.webtickets co.za
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BEKEND VIR SY EERLIKE LIRIEKE, ENERGIEKE VERTONINGS EN MUSIEK
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Vyfgelukkige TygerBurger-leserskan elk tweekaartjiesvir die Under TheMountain-geleentheidwen. Stuur'ne-posna reception@104fm.co.zamet Under The Mountain in die onderwerpveld.Wenners salgekies word op Woensdag 11 Februarie en salper e-posinkennis gestel word Ben Fuller
Bold puppets, big laughs in ‘Puppet Power’
Ventriloquist, Conrad Koch, along with hisoutspoken puppet alterego ChesterMissing, willbring their boldest and funniest showyet to Theatreonthe BayfromTuesday10toSaturday14 February.
Cape Town hasbeen selected as thefinal stop on thenational Puppet Powertour,a fitting choice given the city's reputation forsharp wit,fearless laughter andanappetitefor clever, satiricalcomedy
"Cape Town crowdsare different," says Koch. "They'requick, they're politically aware, andtheylovecharacters that push boundaries. Ending Puppet Powerherefeelslikebringing theshowhome to an audiencethat really gets it."
At thecentreofthe production is Chester Missing, South Africa's most unapologetic puppet,whose unfilteredcommentaryanchors acast of wildlyentertaining characters, each addingtheir owndose of chaos to the stage.
"Chester is thevoiceweall have in our heads but wouldnever sayout loud," Koch explains.
"He says thewrong thing at exactly theright time."
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.DanCorderpresents TheRealState of the Nation from Thursday5to Saturday7Februaryat20:00 at The HomecomingCentre.Ticketsfrom R200 at Webtickets.
.Theband NewHorizon is playingat the Edgemead CricketClubonFriday 6Februaryfrom19:30.Foodand bar facilities available Entrycosts R40
.Alan Committie's Av-a-laughta is currentlyonatTheatre on the Bayuntil 7February. TicketsfromR200toR350 at Webtickets.
.TheOperaSinger runs at the Baxter Studiofromcurrently until7 February Atheatricaland immersiveexperience into the worldofacreativespirit– a life dedicatedtoacraft,toperfection and to ascension. TicketsfromR160 at Webtickets.
.MarcLottering's musical comedy Colleen TheMusical runs at TheBaxter Theatrenow until7 February.Tickets cost R200 to R320atWebtickets.
.Milnerton Players is proud to present TheNight of January16,written by iconic writer/philosopher AynRand and directed by veteranJohann van derMerwe, from 6to21Februaryatthe Milnerton PlayhouseTheatre.Tickets cost R150. Book at www.milnertonplayers.co.zaoremail bookings@ milnertonplayers.com.
.Gin Wizard's Blues,Brews &Rockn Roll is at Hillcrest Estate forNational BeerDay on Saturday7 February.Doors open at 18:00.TicketscostR180 at Quicketand R200 at the door
.The1990romanticfilm Pretty Woman shows at the GalileoOpen Air Cinema at Zevenwacht Wine Estate on Saturday7 February at 20:15. Gates open at 17:00.TicketsfromR155 at Webtickets.
.Momentum is on Sunday 8February at 14:00 at TheHomecomingTheatre Featuring rising starsacrossarange of dancedisciplines and afreestyle roulette battle wheredancers willgo head-to-head.TicketscostR200at Quicket .Conrad Koch and Chester Missing's
CHARACTERS
Audiences canalsoexpectappearancesfroma mix of fanfavourites andnew characters, includingHilton theOstrich, aparty-loving birdwith questionablelifechoices; DJ Hoodie,a puppet who DJsliveonstage;Gordon Ratsy, acelebritychefrat with strong opinions andnoregardfor hygiene; anda talkingdinosaur powered –unexpectedly–byanaudience member."Thesecharacters letustalk about serious thingswithout it feeling heavy,"saysKoch. Chester,however,has his owntake on theensemble. "Thesecharacters areheretosupport me," he says."I'm thestar. Hilton is comic relief.The dinosaur is therebecause Conrad ran out of ideas."
While packed with humour, Puppet Power also taps intothe mood of this year,offering audiences achance to connect,laugh andfind relief through comedy."Peopledon't want to be preached to,"Koch said."They want to laugh, to feel seen, andtowalkout lighterthan they walked in. That's what this showdoes."
. Ticketsare available at Webtickets
PuppetPower runs from 10 to 14 FebruaryatTheatre on the Bay. Ticketsfrom R180 at Webtickets.
.Juan Boucher tree op Donderdag12 Februarieom19:30 by Kapstadt Brauhaus Bloubergop. Kaartjies vanafR265 is beskikbaarbyQuicket
.Yukio Mishima'saward-winning production TheLadyAoi is at Artscape from 14 to 21 February.Six performances only. TicketsfromR150 at Webtickets.
.Cape Town Operapresents Gershwin in the Park,a one-night-onlyconcert at the MaynardvilleOpen-Air Festivalon Sunday 15 February.The showstartsat 18:30. TicketsfromR254atQuicket . Jeremy Loops is at the Kirstenbosch Summer Concert on Sunday 15 Februaryat17:15.Ticketsare R360 or R255 (age 6-21). BookatWebtickets. . Francois vanCokeAkoesties is by Kapstadt Brauhaus Durbanville op Woensdag18Februarie om 20:00 Kaartjies vanafR200byQuicket
. UnderThe Mountain,a night of praise and worshipwithlocal artists and American BenFuller, is at KirstenboschBotanicalGardenonSaturday 21 February at 19:00.TicketsR545at Webtickets.
.TheACappella Music Festival is at Artscape on Saturday21Februaryat 13:00.TicketsfromR150 at Webtickets. . Vusi Mahlaselaand JabulileMajola performatthe Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert on Sunday 22 February at 17:15.TicketsR255(youth) or R360 at Webtickets.
. TheFirebird is at Artscape from Thursday19toSunday 22 February.A fusion of puppetry and dance. Tickets from R160atWebtickets.
.TheNutcracker presented by Cape Ballet Africa is at the Artscape Opera HousefromWednesday25Februaryto Sunday 1March. TicketsfromR290at Webtickets.
. Die30ste KKNK vind van28Maart tot4April in Oudtshoorn plaas. Besoek kknk.co.zavir dievolledige program. Krykaartjies by Webticketsofdie KKNK-kantoor.
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Since 2016, the City of Cape Town’s Emergency Police Incident Control (EPIC)system hashandledmore than 2,8million incidents and activities, saidJPSmith, Mayco member for Safety andSecurity.
The EPIC System was discussed at the City’s Subcouncil 7meeting recently, when the system’s function,its operations and successes to date wererelayed to ward councillors.
EPIC is the City’s central system for managing publicsafety, Smith pointed out. “Think of it as adigitalcontrol room
Funding availablefor arts
Theprovincialdepartment of cultural affairs and sport hasopened its annual call forfunding applications fororganisationsand individualsinthe arts andculturesector.
Fundingisavailableinvarious categories,includingcultural tourism, literature, film, language promotionand preservation andthe performingarts.
tinue their work,"said, RicardoMackenzie, provincial minister of culturalaffairs andsport Applications forfunding willclose on Monday9 Marchat23:59
SYSTEM ALSO ANALYSES DATA,JPSMITH TELLS SUBCOUNCIL
sends them to the scene. Commandcentres cansee everything happening live,where vehicles are, whichofficers are responding andhow incidents are progressing.
EPIC supports serious emergencieslike assaultsand crashes, but alsoeveryday service requests suchasnoisecomplaints or bylaw issues, Smith explained.
The system worksalongside body cameras,dashcams,drones, numberplate
“The arts andculturesectorplays acrucialrole in theWestern Cape in creating job opportunities, bringing visitors to our province andgrowing our localeconomy.
“Wehaveawealthoftalentinour provinceand we arecommittedtosupporting our localartists and organisations in this sphere to ensuretheycan con-
Applicants arestrongly encouraged to submit at least24to48hoursbeforethe deadline to avoid missing it Late applications received after 23:59onthe closingdatewillnot be considered. Thecriteriaand categories forfunding, as well as application forms, areavailableonline
Shoppersand bargainhunters areinvited to the Goodwood Bargains MarketthisSaturday7February at theGoodwood Sports Club from 09:00to13:30 Entrance is free and parkingisavailableatthe corner of AliceStreet andMiltonStreet.The market features indoor andoutdoor stands burstingwith bargains. . Emailthegoodwoodmarket@gmail.com
THINKING OUTLOUD
To agewith grace through seasons of change
"When you look up, say thank you. You may not know what you receive. Every day you are covered, in your carand anything can happen on the way, butGod makesyour path clear."
These are words from Freda Naidoo, agreat-grandmother that Irecently interviewed for astory upon reaching 100 years of age.
Aweek later, Ifind her words ofadvice for those wishing to live ahealthy and prosperous lifestill echoand intriguemy mind whether I'm driving to the office or daydreaming on the balcony of my apartment.
During the interview, Ifound myself dumbstruck at the sheer optimism and infectious senseofhumour Naidoo displayed as she shared her story.
As Iapproached her home, Isaw her exotically decorated porch with shrubs whilst agroup of cats lay onher stoep in the afternoon sun.
Upon introducing myself, she greeted me with the utmost respect andenthusiasm one would not expect from someone who just turned 100. She sat in her couch whilst her walker stood at her knees
Once Iswitched on my voice recorder andthe interview unfolded,Ifelt transported to asimpler timewherethe flow of life was allowed to move at amore moderate,yet oppressive pace, considering it was the height of apartheid.
Isaw her eyes gleamed as she recalled her fond childhood memories of a forgotten version of Piketberg, whereshe was born. She enthused with childlike delight as she toldmeabout her mother's lovefor baking cakes.
At the age of 23 she got married, asmost of ourgrandparentsand parents did at that time, and started her life as afurrier when she moved to Diep River. However,not long after their move, tragedy struck when she, herhusband and 12-year-old daughter,were forcibly removed and ordered to move to Fairways due to the Group Areas Act.
Her voice was stirring and filled her lounge with ahaunting wisdom. Shewas theyoungest of four siblings, all of whom have passed, and as Ilistened to her,I wondered what the weight of her life felt like.
She is amother to five children; her eldest daughter sadly died when she was forty.
She experienced no chronic illnesses nor any addiction to alcohol or smoking. Her sharp and infectious senseof humour was evident as she told mewhy she never smoked.
"I'll tell you exactly why Inever smoked!" she told this story withOscar-worthy gestures and passion. In her nineties she was struck by aQuantumtaxi while trying to crossthe road, flung over the vehicle, cracked her skull twice and suffered abroken hip.
She recovered in hospital for10 months onlytoendure aruptured vein.
Andyet she's still standing, still laughing and baking trifles for Christmas and taking Ubers for aweekly shopping. When the interview ended,Ifelt a tremendous sense of gratitudetobealive Her grit, determination andnever-saydie attitude will always remain with me wherever Igo.
Before Ireached my car, she held my hand and looked me in the eye and said she sees aprosperous futurefor me.
-KEANAN HARMSE
Kommentaar // Comments
EIAfor Altydgedacht is flawed
As aresident andvolunteer in Kenridge, Iwouldlike to comment on the article"Stilltime to comment on proposedAltydgedacht development", published in the TygerBurger on 21 January.
Theinformation the environmentalconsultants have offered to the public is notaccurate. Aquick read of the summarycreates the impression thatthe development is “environmentallyacceptable and sustainable”, as claimed by Guillaume NelEnvironmental Consultants (GNEC) in their basic assessment report (BAR) and quoted in the article.
However, closer scrutinyshows otherwise:The most recent botanical surveyavailabletothe public dates back to 2016,which wasdoneinlateSpring. GNEC promised to do an updated survey as recommended by their botanisttoincludeother seasons, butnoupdated survey(s)havebeen released to the public.
TheentireBAR refers to the oldBiodiversity Network (Bionet) which guides responsibledevelopment by identifying sensitiveareas,corridors, rivers and wetlands. Sincethen, the City of Cape Town has updated its BioNet.Despitethe City of Cape Town's request that theyoverlay their plansonthe updated BioNet,the BARfailstodoso.
Theomissionand error in point oneand twounderminesthe landscaping, development andmanagement plans.Asa result,the landscaping plan places a pond over land classified by the City as “irreplaceable” Thereport also incorrectlyclassifies this area as CBA
Roadsimproved, vigilancestillvital
Residents of KuilsRiver have much to applaud regarding the recent major upgrades to our local road network. Theaddition of vehicularlanes and consideredtrafficcalmingmeasuresare adirect andwelcome responsetoour area’s growth. These improvements aresuccessfully carryingthe increased vehicleload, shorteningtraveltimes, andeasing the dailycommute formany. This significant investment in infrastructureisa positivestepforward
Particularlycommendableisthe incorporation of dedicatedcycle routes andpedestrian walkways.This forward-thinking design promotes healthier,moresustainable modes of transport and makes our community moreaccessible. However, thesenew facilities have brought their ownshare of challenges that requirea collective shiftinbehaviour
Apressingconcern is road safety at crossings. Somedrivers seem unawareoftheir obligation to give waytopedestrians wherewalkwayscross vehicular roads. This must be addressed throughawareness andvigilance to preventtragedy.I sincerelyappeal for consideration; thesepathsare forall people. Leashes andmindfulcontrol areessential foreveryone’ssafety andenjoyment
FEZEKILECOTANI,KuilsRiver
1b insteadofCBA 1a —anerror with seriousimplications forhow the entiredevelopment shouldbe approached, accordingtoenvironmental law.
Thecurrentplans ignorerecommendations from GNEC’sown botanicalsurvey, whichindicates two corridors that should remain open. Only anarrowstrip next to aserviceroadisretained, despitethe 2025 BioNet classifying the entiresiteasa corridor
CRITICALLYENDANGEREDVELD
An area identified by their botanist as having high rehabilitation potential forcritically endangered veld is nowearmarked forPhase 1ofthe development
It is upsettingtosee consultants assumethat declaringadevelopmentenvironmentally acceptable is sufficient,insteadofensuringthat it trulyis.
Iamnot opposedtodevelopment in principle. Land overrun by invasivespecies is also environmentally damaging.
If done correctly, this project couldbecomearare exampleofdevelopmentthatallowscaracals, porcupines, deer,chameleons, birds and indigenous flora to thrivealongside people, aplace wherechildren can learn the scentand character of localveld.
Followingproper environmentalprotocols would also enhancelong-term financial value—asanyone who hastried to buypropertynexttoanature reserve knows DALENATHERON,Kenridge
Verkeersoplossings?
Ons klaalmal daagliksoor die verkeersituasie in ons woonbuurte.
Al hoemeer ongesinchroniseerde verkeersligte werk nie, maar hier is dalk `n paar oplossingswat vinnig kan werk
Verbypaaie: Almal hoef niebyverkeersligte te stop as daar verbypaaie is nie; dis `n hoeksny-uitdraai vir verkeer watwil afdraai.
Daar is hope plekke waar dit suksesvol kanwees, byvoorbeelddie oorgeteerde La Belle-weg by die Stiklandbegraafplaas, die suidelikepunt vanCarlCronje by die FransConradie-, Durbanweg/Bloemhofkruising, hope in DurbanweginBellville op die nagmerriepadnaDurbanville
Elkeblokhoefnie 'n robot te hê nie!
Taxi's watverkeersreëlsverontagsaam: Goedkoop oplossing?Plant sypaadjierandstene dwarsoor plekke waar hullekortpad skiet soos by geel strepe en verkeersligte
Besteopsie: Koop hommeltuie metkameras wat enigetyd oortreders kanverras en afneem met hul registrasienommers en al.
Boetes salbinne 'n kort tydjie vir die aankoop en vir die moniteringsentrum betaal Bendegebiede behoort ook snags hiermeegemonitor te word WAARNEMER,Bellville
Have we been heard?
Iwritethis letter with adeep senseofsadness and frustration aboutwhatOakdalehas become. Youhave heardthis before,and nowyou aregoingtohearit again.This is notwritteninanger,but in heartbreak. Aheartbreakfor acommunitythatoncefeltsafe, orderly, andrespected.
Afew weeksago,residents were allowedtoobject to aproposeddevelopment described as “student accommodation”. Unfortunately,those of us who live andwork in this area have seen this pattern before Time andagain, what is promised on paper turns into something entirelydifferent in reality, often becoming hubsfor prostitution andrelated criminal activity. Residents areexhausted, but we arenot giving up.Wewill notbackdown, because ourhomes, ourlivelihoods, andour communityare at stake.
Oakdaleisnot just aresidential area;itisa place wherebusinesses operate andwherepeopledepend on those businesses to survive. Ahealthy community is onewherepeoplecan work with dignityand where clients canvisit businesses feeling safe andcomfortable. Instead, business ownersare forced to watchas prostitution, drugdealing, andharassment spillinto their doorways
Prostitution in ourstreets hasincreasedtosuch an extent that it nowfeelsnormalised. With it comes litter,public indecency, noise, reckless disregardfor road rules, andanerosionofrespect forthe area.How do we explain this realitytoour children?Oakdale residents aretired. Tiredofreportingthe same issues repeatedly. Tiredofwatching laws being ignored withoutconsequence. Tiredoffeeling unsafeinour own neighbourhoods.Mostofall,weare tired of feeling unheard.
This letter is aplea, once again to localauthorities, lawenforcement,and municipal leadership to truly seewhatishappening hereand to act. Not tomorrow Not after another meeting. Now.
WON’TBACKDOWN,Oakdale
Ward plans overpolitics
This year it is the localelections andlocal residents shouldbelooking at the governing party's legislation, policies and10-,20- and30-year visionplans including the municipal integrated development plan of the City of Cape Town forBrackenfellWard7and 8. TheGovernment of National Unityhas basically minimal saying in localgovernment proceedings. There is already amajor concernhow the DA strategyplans especially at localgovernment,provincialgovernment andnationalgovernment is conflicting, some even say it seemsthateachsphereishaving their ownvision plans.
Forlocal government elections laterthis year you need to look at the CityofCape Town's visionplans, andhow it willimpactyourward. Unfortunately the GNU won'timpactanything in Ward 7and 8in Brackenfell.
JJRESIDENCE,Brackenfell
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