Alocal volunteer jetted off to Lima, Peru in South America this week to attend an international breastfeeding conference where she hopes to learn more from other volunteers from around the world on ways to better inform, educate and support breastfeeding mothers
Gwynneth Jacobs, a mother of two young boys, is a volunteer for La Leche League South Africa, a non-profit organisation (NPO) based in Bothasig
The NPO provides breastfeeding education, information and support to breastfeeding mothers and is fully run by volunte counsellors, referred to as leaders who receive accred training and is affiliated w La Leche League Internatio a worldwide authority on breastfeeding
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WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER
. Kraaifontein Library is hosting World Kindness Day at 10:00 Their knitting group will be donating handmade items to Huis Magdalena and a representative from the organisation will join in on the day
. Die Vriende van Bracken nooi die gemeenskap uit na 'n volmaanstaptog in die Bracken-natuurreservaat Ontmoet by die reservaat se ingang om 19:00 en geniet die sonsondergang by die kanon om 19:15 voordat almal om 19:30 op 'n nagstaptog van 'n uur lank vertrek. Bring peuselhappies, 'n flitslig en geskikte stapskoene saam Hierdie geleentheid is 'n wonderlike kans om 'n rustige aand buite met familie en vriende te geniet en die naglewe van die reservaat te verken. Kontak André by 071 089 9503 vir meer inligting oor die reservaat
FRIDAY7NOVEMBER
. Edgemead Family Night Market takes place at the Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive 16:00 tp 21:00 Craft, Bric a Brac, food, live music and fun for the whole family
SATERDAG8NOVEMBER
. Die Wes-Kaapse tak van die Broodboomvereniging van Suid-Afrika (BVSA) hou sy jaarlikse ope dag en plantverkoping op van 09:00 tot 15:00 in Tara, Durbanville 'n Verskeidenheid broodbome is weer vanjaar beskikbaar, terwyl ander skaars en eksotiese plante ook te koop sal wees. Die ope dag en verkoping vind plaas by Krisantslot 1 in Tara. Toegang is gratis. Mense kan ook op die dag by die vereniging aansluit teen R260 per jaar om hul kennis van broodbome uit te brei.
. A book sale will be held at the market on at Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre from 09:00 to 14:00 The market is held every second Saturday of the month at the centre at 18 Hafele Street, Durbanville There will be R5 books for sale Contact Terence on (WhatsApp) 082 224 5454 or Allen on 078 393 5924 for more information.
. Coin enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Cape Town Coin Show returns to the Century City Convention Centre Running from 10:00 to 16:00 with free entry, the event will showcase accredited international and local coin dealers. A major highlight of the show will be the exclusive release of a limited-edition silver Kruger Rand featuring the iconic Cape Town skyline . Christ the Mediator Church in Portland, Mitchell's Plain, will host its annual bazaar at the church on 8 November at 08:00 The pageants include Mr Legs for men of all ages and Granny's Got Groove, for the sassiest, most stylish and funkiest grannies. The seven-a-side soccer tournament will be for girls and boys and will take place from 09:30 For more information, call the office at 021 3922 850 or send a WhatsApp message to 076 775 2013.
WEDNESDAY12NOVEMBER
. The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will be hosting a Drug Testing Workshop This one-day workshop will run from 09:00 to 15:00 and carries 5.5 CPD points. The cost is R1 200 per person, and the venue will be confirmed closer to the time
THURSDAY20NOVEMBER
. Andries Olivier Durbanville Quadriplegic Centre will host its annual golf day this year again at Durbanville Golf Club The 4BBB Stableford will start at 11:00 The entry fee is R2 800 per four-ball or R700 per golfer Sponsorships are R700 per wet hole (snacks and drinks are welcome). All fees should be paid by Thursday 28 October to secure your booking Contact Rosabelle Riese on 081 497 4044 or 072 521 1160 (WhatsApp only) or by email to riese2608@gmail. com with enquiries.
SATERDAG22NOVEMBER
. ATKV-Crescendo bied 'n gratis liedjieskryf-werksessie saam met kunstenaars soos Deon Meiring van Glaskas, Olga Leonard en Jitsvinger by The Father's Heart in Milkwoodstraat in Greenville, Fisantekraal aan. Dit begin om 09:00 Registrasie begin reeds om 08:30 Besoek www crescendo co.za om vir dié gratis werksessie te bespreek.
SUNDAY30NOVEMBER
. Cape Town will once again light up the summer sky as thousands gather on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On from 16:00
THURSDAY4DECEMBER
. Oom Piets Christmas Party is back. For the first time since covid, the Rotary Club of Durbanville is once again hosting the magical fantasy evening for families from Thursday 4 December to Saturday 13 December Bring your picnic basket and enjoy a fabulous joyous evening. All proceeds go to helping uplifting the community Bookings now open on Quicket For anymore information, call Carol on 083 261 9840
Airportexpansion getsgreenlight
Cape Winelands Airport has received environmental authorisation (EA) from the provincial department of environmental affairs and development planning (DEADP), marking a key step forward in the planned airport expansion.
The authorisation was officially issued last Monday 27 October despite fears of noise pollution, traffic congestion and others The planned expansion of Cape Winelands Airport is expected to be an investment of approximately R8 billion into the economy of the Western Cape, according to a media release by the airport One of the biggest infrastructure projects in the City of Cape Town, it is anticipated to open in 2028
MAJORMILESTONE
This approval marks a major milestone in the progression of the project and authorises the applicant, Capewinelands Aero, to proceed with a phased expansion across 883ha that will transform the existing facility into a major aviation hub complete with terminal buildings, general aviation facilities and extensive supporting infrastructure such as new sewage systems, electricity infrastructure, access roads, stormwater management structures and solar photovoltaic installations
The approval follows an extensive environmental assessment and consultation process undertaken in full compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
The authorisation is the culmination of more than two years of dedicated environmental planning and public participation, including four rounds of public consultation, two open days, and over 40 specialist studies assessing environmental, social, and technical factors With this authorisation now in place, the environmental practitioners have 14 days to formally notify all registered interested and affected parties
“The granting of environmental authorisation is an important validation of the extensive work and consultation that has gone into ensuring this project meets the highest environmental and community standards,” says Deon Cloete, managing director of Cape Winelands Airport
NEXTPHASE
The next phase will focus on developing the detailed plans and implementation measures as stipulated by DEADP before any construction-related activities begin
The Cape Winelands Airport expansion project aims to establish a modern, multipurpose regional airport that enhances connectivity, supports economic growth and unlocks new opportunities for trade, tourism, and industry across the Western Cape, according to the media release
The proposed project entails the expansion of the existing Cape Winelands Airport in a phased development approach
This includes the realignment of the A
An artist’s impression of the proposed Cape Winelands Airport by Boogertman and Partners
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The Cape Peninsula Informal Traders Forum (CPITF) has strongly condemned what it describes as a "cruel and unnecessary" raid by the City of Cape Town's law enforcement on long-time Goodwood informal trader Ganeef Kamaar
Just before noon on Friday, officers reportedly surrounded Kamaar's freshproduce stall at the Goodwood Mall precinct, confiscating his fruits and vegetables despite ongoing talks between the City's Area Economic Development (AED) department and the forum Kamaar, who has traded at the same spot for four decades first alongside his late father was allegedly told he would have to pay a fine of R5 000 to reclaim his goods According to the CPITF, Kamaar is a legally permitted trader and has operated at the site with municipal approval for years
"This is a grave injustice," said a spokesperson for the CPITF
"The City has allowed countless unpermitted traders to operate across the metro with little action, yet they have
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chosen to punish a man who has been part of Goodwood's trading fabric for 40 years
We call for the immediate return of his goods, an apology from the City, and the reinstatement of his right to trade "
The forum said it had been in constant communication with Lance Greyling, the City's chief of area economic development, seeking a resolution when the raid took place
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However, the City has defended its actions, stating that the operation followed repeated warnings to traders operating without permits in the area "The City has received numerous complaints about unpermitted trading near Goodwood Mall," said law enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason
"During inspections, officers identified at least eight locations where traders were operating without permits Compliance notices were issued on 10 October, and
Twee verdagtes in hof oor ‘dagga-laboratorium’
Twee mans, wat aangekla word van die kweek van en handel in dwelms, het Dinsdag (28 Oktober) in die Bellvillelanddroshof verskyn
Dit volg nadat lede van die Bothasigpolisie op Sondag 26 Oktober op 'n “daggalaboratorium” by 'n huis in dié gebied afgekom het Die mans is kort daarna in hegtenis geneem, sê konst Ndakhe Gwala, provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder Volgens Gwala het die polisie ná middernag 'n klagte van 'n e-taxibestuurder ontvang dat hy glo nie deur 'n 31-jarige man van Millstraat betaal is nie Die polisie het die klaer na die adres vergesel waar hulle die verdagte en 'n 22-jarige persoon ontmoet het Die polisie het egter tydens hul besoek aan die huis 'n sterk reuk van dagga bespeur, waarna hulle versoek het om die huis te deursoek Terwyl hulle dit deursoek het, het hulle op die “laboratorium” afgekom
Die Bothasig-polisiestasie in Steenovenstraat,Bothasig
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This year's 14th International La Leche League Congress for the International Area Network, as it is called, is hosted by their counterparts in Peru
The conference is an opportunity for leaders to gain valuable education and information from international breastfeeding experts, as well as to engage with other leaders and breastfeeding experts from all over the world
Jacobs, who has been a volunteer for several years now, says she is excited about attending the conference as it presents an amazing opportunity to learn from other countries
The conference runs from Friday 7 November to Sunday 9 November
“I will be presenting on the topic of fundraising within La Leche League South Africa and sharing our experience here," says Jacobs, who also helps run a support group for La Leche League in Parow Jacobs, who is originally from Mitchell’s Plain, has been a leader since 2017
"I have been La Leche League volunteer for eight years I provide breastfeeding support to mothers and host support meetings I have held numerous positions during my time as a volunteer, including serving on the La Leche League South
Gwynneth Jacobs.
Africa council as area secretary and assistant, area coordinator of leaders, book depot manager and assisting with the social media platforms," she says La Leche League also has offices in Durbanville, Milnerton, Sunningdale and Parklands
Prevent strokes with healthy habits
The provincial department of health and wellness issued a statement recently highlighting the importance of detecting the early signs of a stroke, and ways in which people can prevent it from occurring World Stroke Awareness Day was celebrated on Wednesday 29 October
As part of the awareness the Karl Bremer Hospital, in the statement, highlighted the importance of preventing strokes through knowledge, as well as the vital role played by a multidisciplinary team in supporting stroke survivors and their families
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is reduced or blocked, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients Within minutes brain cells begin to die, making every moment critical
STROKERISKS
While anyone can experience a stroke risks increase with age and family history
Yet many factors remain within our control
Regular physical activity supports healthy blood pressure and circulation, while avoiding tobacco and limiting alcohol further protects the cardiovascular system, the department cautioned
Routine health screenings are essential for early detection
“A stroke changes a person’s life overnight and our goal is to make sure every patient receives the support they need to regain dignity and quality of life
“Recovery is not only physical, but also emotional and deeply personal,” said Dr De Vries Basson, head of internal medicine at Karl Bremer Hospital
Since January 2025 the hospital has managed 288 stroke-related patients, the youngest 13 years old
Strokes have traditionally been associated with older patients with multiple comorbidities But Karl Bremer Hospital has noted a shift in recent years
In 2022, the average age of stroke patients at the hospital was 60 years of age
By 2025 that figure had decreased to age 57, indicating a concerning trend of strokes occurring at younger ages It is an important reminder of the need for early recognition of stroke symptoms and immediate medical attention
CHALLENGES
Remember the abbreviation F A S T:
F - Face drooping: Does one side of the face droop or feel numb? Ask the person to smile Is their smile uneven?
A - Arm weakness: Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms Does one arm drift downward?
S - Speech difficulty: Is speech slurred or strange? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence
T - Time to call emergency Stroke is a medical emergency and every minute counts Call emergency services immediately and note the time when symptoms first appear
The hospital’s stroke-care team includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, radiologists and speech therapists, working together to provide comprehensive care from diagnosis to rehabilitation Patients who require extended care are transferred to M7/ M8, an intermediate care facility, which are dedicated stroke units
Nurseshonoured
Anurse at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow was among those honoured recently by the provincial department of health and wellness for their compassion, integrity, resilience, and service to others.
Shirley Coetzee, a Brackenfell resident, was given the award for Speciality Nursing: Celebrating the expertise and empathy that turn care into healing
The event, the 2025 Cecilia Makiwane and Nursing Excellence Awards, was held on Wednesday 22 October
This year, nurses from across the province were recognised for their exceptional commitment, courage, and compassion in delivering quality healthcare to the people of the province
Each nominee and winner represents excellence in action, professionals who go beyond duty to bring comfort, hope, and dignity to patients, families and communities, the department said in a statement
“These awards honour not only the winners, but every one of the more than 12 000 h i
TYGERBERG NURSE AWARDED FOR SPECIALTY CARE
healthcare with dignity and compassion
We thank each one for their unwavering commitment, courage, and excellence,” said Mireille Wenger, provincial minister of health and wellness, at the event Dr Keith Cloete, head of department for the provincial department of health and wellness, also commended the nurses
“At the heart of excellence lies the heart of what we are called to do, to care Today, we celebrate the essence of nursing through four simple but profound truths First, to care about something, this calling You do not stop caring, it is who you are Second, to care for others, to be a caregiver, giving care with compassion often unseen, in those quiet moments between nurse and patient where the true essence of nursing lives Finally, to receive care, because when patients receive care, they receive more than a procedure di ti th i th
Tygerberg Hospital nurse Shirley Coetzee (second from left) with the award.With her from left are Mireille Wenger,minister of the Department of Health and Wellness,Dr Keith Cloete (HOD) and Dr Vatiswa Makie, provincial nurse manager – nursing education and training
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Historiese oomblik het
Saterdag 1 November in die Athlone-stadion afgespeel toe duisende mans van oor die Kaapse Vlakte en omliggende gebiede heen vir die Mighty Men Cape Flats-geleentheid opgedaag het ’n dag van gebed, lofprysing en herstel
Die byeenkoms, gereël deur Radio Tygerberg 104FM, was ’n kragtige herinnering dat God steeds werk in die hart van mans in Suid-Afrika Een van die aangrypendste oomblikke van die dag was toe Ivor Swartz sy roerende getuienis gedeel het
Hy het in armoede sonder ’n pa grootgeword, by die berugte 26’s-bende betrokke geraak, en is uiteindelik tronk toe omdat hy sy broer vermoor het
In die tronk het sy lewe handomkeer verander Vandag reis hy rond om by geleenthede mans aan te moedig om hul identiteit in God te vind
Die bekende Johnny Davids, aanbieder op SuperSport, het sy storie gedeel van hoe hy bo mishandeling, armoede en geweldige teenstand uitgestyg het tot die sukses wat hy vandag in sy lewe smaak Hy het getuig dat God hom vrygemaak het sodat hy sonder vrees en wanhoop kan leef ’n boodskap wat duisende mans diep geraak het
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Die hoogtepunt van die dag was toe Angus Buchan die skare toegespreek het Mans en kinders het hom letterlik om die nek geval toe hy en die burgemeester van Kaapstad,
DIT WAS ‘N DAG VAN GEBED EN LOFPRYSING
Geordin Hill-Lewis, die skare voor die verhoog gaan groet het
Hy het ook van die geleentheid gebruik gemaak om vir Hill-Lewis, as leier van Kaapstad, te bid in 'n roerende oomblik op die verhoog Met sy kenmerkende passie het hy mans aangemoedig om hul plek in hul huis en gemeenskap in te neem om geestelike leiers te wees, hul gesinne te beskerm, en ’n nuwe generasie in geloof groot te maak Sy oproep tot bekering en gebed het die stadion met ’n atmosfeer van eerbied en hoop gevul
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Aanbidding is kragtig gelei deur Neville D, Grammy-genomineerde musikant en aanbieder van Radio Tygerberg se Real Brekfis-program Neville, wat self op die Kaapse Vlakte grootgeword het, het die gehoor herinner aan die krag van lofprysing en dankbaarheid ongeag omstandighede Hy is vergesel deur ’n manskoor wat die stadion gevul het met liedere van geloof en oorwinning
“Mighty Men Cape Flats was meer as net ’n byeenkoms Dit is ’n beweging van hoop Ons kon nie langer staan en toekyk hoe geweld op die Kaapse Vlakte daagliks lewens eis nie
“Vandag het ons gesien hoe harte aangeraak word, lewens verander en gemeenskappe versterk word Dit is slegs die begin van iets groots,” sê Hardus Zevenster, van die Bloudruk Groep
Duisende mans van dwarsoor die Kaap het op Saterdag 1 November die Mighty Men-saamtrek in die Athlone-stadion bygewoon
Neville D,die Grammy genomineerde gospel-sanger, was ook op die verhoog
Geordin Hill-Lewis,Kaapstad se burgemeester,en Angus Buchan, groet die skare vanaf die verhoog
Verwelkom die feestyd met Kerskonserte
Die jaar word met 'n reeks Kerskonserte afgesluit in die Endlersaal van die Universiteit Stellenbosch Konservatorium.
Gehore kan uitsien na musiek wat vrede, gemeenskap en hoop vier Op Saterdag 8 November om 19:00 sal die Stellenbosse Stadsorkes onder leiding van Paul van Zuilenburg, hul eerste Christmas Festival na die Endlersaal bring. Die program sluit John Rutter se "The Lord Bless You and Keep You", Karl Jenkins se "Benedictus", Hans Zimmer se "Silent Night" en Alan Silvestri se "Spirit of the Season" in.
Bekende Kersliedere soos "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Silent Night" en "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" sal gehore uitnooi om saam te sing Hoogtepunte soos "Nella Fantasia", "Vivo per lei" en Michael W Smith se "Freeze the Frame" sal die aand verder verryk.
Die soliste Vasti Zeeman-Knoesen, Janelle Speelman, André Terblanché en Corneil Muller tree saam met die orkes op
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Op Saterdag 15 en Sondag 16 November om 15:00 bring Johan de Villiers sy koorproduksie From Karl
Jenkins to Christmas Joy met meer as 100 oudlede van die Libertaskoor en ander sangstemme Die konsert open met Jenkins se "Stabat Mater" wat antieke Latynse tekste met geskrifte uit die Gilgamesh-epos en Rumi se poësie kombineer Minette du Toit-Pearce mezzosopraan, sal as solis saam met die orkes gelei deur Petri Salonen, optree Ná die pouse volg die première van Zorada Temmingh se "Christmas Joy" vir koor, orrel en orkes met nege Kersliedere uit verskillende kulture, wat "Adeste Fidelis" en "Silent Night" insluit "Hierdie konsert vang sowel die diepte as die ligtheid van Kersfees vas," sê De Villiers.
Die seisoen eindig met die Tygerberg-kinderkoor, onder leiding van Karina Erasmus, wat twee uitvoerings van hul Kerskonsert getiteld Christmas Time sal lewer op Saterdag 29 November om 15:00 en Sondag 7 Desember om 16:00 Die program sal tradisionele en kontemporêre Kersliedere bevat "Elke keer wat hierdie koor optree herinner dit ons aan die krag van jong stemme," sê Vicky Davis, artistieke bestuurder "Hul jaarlikse Kerskonsert is 'n perfekte afsluiting vir die jaar " . Besoek www endler.sun.ac za vir die volledige program. Kaartjies is by Webtickets beskikbaar
Die Tygerbergkinderkoor,onder leiding van Karina Erasmus,sal twee uitvoerings van hul Kerskonsert getiteld “Christmas Time” aanbied
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Adding local sophistication to international class, celebrated South African singer, actress and storyteller Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for Gregory Porter at GrandWest
The eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist is touring South Africa in November on a three-city concert tour
The Love is King SA 2025 Tour begins at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November at 20:00 before heading to Durban and Johannesburg. Mahola previously supported Porter at Kirstenbosch in 2023, giving audiences a taste of what can be expected when two generational vocalists share their talents on the same stage She will be backed by The Feminine Force – Sky Dladla (percussion, indigenous instruments), Siyoli Waters (keyboards and vocals), Carla Williams (drums), Andiswa Ndwandwe (bass), Asiphe Ntyinkala and Aeryn (backing vocals). The band has been set up to provide space for women to gather, sing and create positive change, part of Mahola’s advocacy for education, the environment and anti-gender-based violence (GBV) campaigns.
Over 17 years of singing for Freshlyground Mahola shared stages with icons such as Stevie Wonder, BB King, Shakira, Hugh Masekela and Johnny Clegg. She also performed, in October 2024, at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the 30-year celebration of South Africa’s democracy As an ambassador for The Seachange Project (the team behind the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher), Mahola is currently working on a film, exploring her bond with nature There is also an autobiographical film and a new album in the works.
“I’m so happy to be supporting Gregory Porter again in the Mother City of Cape Town," she said. "It will be wonderful to welcome him ‘home’ and share uplifting music from my upcoming sophomore solo album as well."
“If there was ever a voice that represents South Africa Zolani is it ” Greg Maloka of co-promoter GRIZA Enterprises declared. "Her cutacross appeal makes her a unique artist with a bold story to tell."
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Gregory Porter, a New Yorker, is easily recognised by his signature cap and “deep booming baritone” voice He is often likened to legends such as Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway and Bill Withers for his smooth, soulful sound, blending jazz, gospel, soul and blues. He enjoys acclaim across the world, achieving critical and commercial success everywhere from his native US to Europe, the UK and Africa. After performing at the Joy of Jazz Festival in 2014 and 2015, Porter returned to South Africa in 2023 for six sold-out solo concerts.
He calls his Love is King SA 2025 Tour “a continued celebration of the incredible people of this nation,” also recently posting on his social media: “South Africa, I'm so excited to be returning to your beautiful country this November!”
. Ticket prices start at R800 Doors open at 19:00 Book at www.showtime co.za and www ticketmaster.co.za
Zolani Mahola has been announced as the Cape Town supporting act for eight-time nominee and two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter coming to GrandWest on Wednesday 12 November
Tyd wag vir niemand
Dis weer daai tyd van die jaar wanneer almal hoop dat tyd 'n klein bietjie vinniger kan aanbeweeg
Dit was 'n lang jaar; mense is moeg en wil gaan rus
Kersfees is om die draai en die feestyd begin oor minder as 'n maand Die Kersfeesversierings is op en Michael Buble, Boney M en Mariah Carey se bekende Kersliedjies speel weer binnekort oral in elke winkelsentrum
Ek is bly dat die feestyd aangebreek het en sien baie uit daarna Maar om eerlik te wees, ek wens soms dat die tyd 'n bietjie stadiger kan stap
Ek het so baie dinge gehad wat ek graag vanjaar wou gedoen het, maar 2025 het gekom en gegaan Dalk aanstaande jaar?
Maar ek weet vir 'n feit 2026 gaan ook seker in 'n oogwink verbygaan En voor ons dit weet, is dit al weer tyd vir die Wêreldbeker-rugbytoernooi in 2027
Kommentaar // Comments
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Waarom gaan die tyd so gou, wonder ek soms Ek is seker ek is nie al een wat dít wonder nie
Dit voel soos gister toe ons nog laas om die Kerstafel gesit het en crackers oopgeskiet het, geskenke oopgemaak het en as 'n familie saamgekuier het Dit voel soos gister toe ek my vrou en seuntjie 'n soentjie en drukkie gegee het en gesê het “Voorspoedige Nuwejaar” Ek kan dit nog so duidelik onthou
My seun se skooljaar in graad 2 vanjaar het ook gevlieg
Die arme klong het nog nie eens sy onderwyser gewoond geraak nie, en daar kry hy 'n nuwe een
My vrou het vanjaar studeer, en vandeesweek haar laaste eksamen afgelê Ek weet uit ervaring dat wanneer mens studeer, die tyd geneig is om nog vinniger aan te beweeg
Ek weet ek is nie al een wat 'n jaar begin met groot planne nie Ek weet baie mense stel doelwitte vir hulself aan die begin van die jaar sogenaamde Nuwejaarsvoornemens maar haal dit nie Dis doelwitte wat binne ons bereik is, maar die tyd laat ons dit net nie toe nie Dis nie omdat ons lui is nie, maar die realiteit is ons almal werk; kinders het skool, sport, huiswerk en dan is daar familie en vriende vir wie ons moet tyd maak Ons het side hustles, stokperdjies en behoort aan of een of ander buitemuurseof kerkklub wat ons tyd in beslag neem
My plan vanjaar was om by een van daai klubs aan te sluit, om verder te studeer, fiks te raak, iewers heen te reis met my gesin en eintlik net meer tyd met my vriende en familie te spandeer, veral met my seun
Ons samelewing is op 'n hasepad êrens of iewers heen, voel dit soms vir my Die hoogtepunt van baie mense se werksweek is die naweek wanneer ons vir twee dae kan afskakel, 'n vuurtjie kan aansteek, ‘n glas wyn kan drink en sport kan geniet Vir ander wat die jaar hard gewerk het en byna geen breek geneem het nie, is daai hoogtepunt die feestyd, maar selfs die feestyd vlieg in n oogwink verby Voor ons ons oë kan uitvee, is dit Junie 2026 en winter
Ek weet dat die horlosie nie aangepas kan word nie en dat dit nie kan stilstaan nie Tyd staan vir niemand stil nie
Ek wens net soms dat die tyd net klein bietjie stadiger kan beweeg Waarom? Behalwe vir dit wat ek reeds genoem het, is daar soveel dinge wat ek as ouer nog wil doen met my seun
In 'n dokumentêre program onlangs sê 'n avontuurlustige aan die aanbieder, "ons het net een lewe, en dis nog nie eers 100 jaar nie " -RICHARDROBERTS
Embrace analog to balance digital life
Regarding the letter published on 29 October, it appears that the world has moved from physical childhood slavery to mental childhood slavery Meditation tai chi hiking many sports and activities away from computers help solve this problem I am a software developer with 40 years experience I hike I meditate I do tai chi I wear a 40-year-old watch that doesn’t count steps or tell me things I really don’t need to know On my bike, I don t use a headset or bluetooth
I don’t play computer games There are loads of great board games and there is my favourite activity, being able to have an old fashioned discussion without resorting to Google to check things I asked an electrical engineer friend a question the other day He said have you asked Google? I then emailed my
question to an electrical engineering professor I know, who I studied with in 1982, and he referred me to an electronic engineer who can solve the problem
We need to have digital and analog worlds I still have an old motorcycle with an analog speedometer I dislike these new digital speedometers which my car has, and which give one zero “distance”, zero reference point I live in Milnerton If people can get groups of 10 or more people (scholars included) together, I am willing to run weekly meditation and tai chi classes
People can email me (david@mypowerstation biz) WhatsApp notifications are switched off on my phone as they distract me too much
My personal view is that these activities increase people s brain power and ability to do more and stay
Weekend events gridlock city
I think it s time to say to the City administration: Wat genoeg is, is genoeg!
There is hardly a weekend going by without some or other huge event Now we just had this "Classic Motor Race” on an extremely busy Kgosana Drive It’s been poorly planned and seriously inconvenienced probably 100 000 residents who use the affected routes to travel between work and home daily The City no doubt made millions, but won't compensate even one of the affected citizens who’s travelling time will have been longer, using more fuel or paying more for taxi fare
If it’s not a marathon, it’s a huge football game in the stadium when thousands come in their cars gridlocking the city centre for hours (Sunday 5 October) I don’t know what the authorities did during the Western Cape in 2010, I wasn’t here, but I read about parking facilities to the east of the city centre and shuttle buses If then, why not now ?
Film crews hanging around everywhere blocking some roads even during the week or there is a fun walk, or the Cape Town Carnival, or beach Pro Volleyball in Camps Bay, as if that suburb isn’t congested enough It’s become almost impossible for large
coaches to drive along Victoria road any time on any day
The cruise ship season is here again when up to a dozen coaches depart from the cruise terminal on the days a ship is docked Driving up and down Kloof Nek road is a nightmare for the drivers, while turning into it coming from the cable way station in Tafelberg road is a lesson in extreme patience
Not to forget about the CTICC, hosting thousands of conference participants regularly, causing traffic along the adjacent roads to creep along at best Cape Town’s traffic control is totally out of sync at any time in the week, the City administration is out of touch with reality and staging such huge events is pleasuring relatively few yet causing thousands of the rate paying citizens much disruption
The time is long overdue when the number of huge events must be kept to a minimum, such as the traditional ones, Tweede Nuwejaar, the Two Oceans and the Argus
Additional ones should be limited to a maximum of maybe one a month, not like now when we have almost one every weekend
PETERSMULIK,Rugby
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DAVIDLIPSCHITZ,Milnerton
‘Not a mistake’
Your article “Milnerton High parent pleads for mercy on family (TygerBurger 29 October) refers
Where was the “mercy” for the victim of your son’s bullying behaviour?
This is not some alleged activity It was captured on video for all to see!
And to dismiss deliberate behaviour as a “mistake” is ludicrous
A mistake is when you add 2 + 2 and get 5
This deliberate behaviour caused both physical and emotional harm the victim will live with for the rest of his life
While you are scared to leave your house, imagine the horror endured by the victim having to go to school every day and having to face your son's assault, physical or verbal
This is not about you
It’s about the victim, so deal with it like the victim had to deal with being beaten by a gang of cowards and thugs
What will they be getting up to once they leave school?
Jail time is the only appropriate punishment
'NOBULL',Milnerton
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Arts, culture and heritage projects can apply for City funding
The City of Cape Town has announced nearly R8 million in funding for arts, culture, and heritage projects over the next two financial years, with applications now open for local organisations looking to unlock creativity and empower communities across the city
The funding initiative, managed through the City’s arts and culture development department, aims to support sustainable cultural projects targeting young people aged seven to 35 years, as well as vulnerable groups including women, children, seniors, and persons with disabilities
“Arts, culture and heritage have the power to change lives,” said Francine Higham, Mayco member for community services and health
“They provide a space for people to discover their voice, for communities to come together and for our shared stories to be told The projects are also educational and can enhance and develop skills among our youth and vulnerable groups, especially in disadvantaged groups, to build a brighter future ”
FUNDINGBREAKDOWNANDREQUIREMENTS
Approximately R3,8 million will be allocated for each financial year, though organisations must submit separate applications for each year of funding
Eligible projects include programmes, productions, performances, public activations, and exhibitions, with particular emphasis on initiatives that are accessible and affordable to local communities
Projects must fall within one of five categories:
. Temporary public art;
. Visual and performing arts; . Heritage awareness and storytelling; . Therapeutic arts interventions; and . Music APPLICATIONPROCESSANDDEADLINES
The application window closes on Wednesday 3 December
All submissions requiring official application forms available from subcouncil offices, the arts and culture branch, or online at www capetown gov za/grants-in-aid
Applications will be assessed against the Grants-in-aid Policy and must comply with the Municipal Financial Management Act Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
INFORMATIONSESSIONSSCHEDULED
To assist potential applicants, the City has scheduled several information sessions where application criteria, compliance requirements, and other details will be explained:
WEDNESDAY5NOVEMBER:
. 10:00-11:00: Claremont Civic Centre; . 13:00-14:00: Sarepta Community Hall (Rietvlei Street)
THURSDAY6NOVEMBER:
. 10:00-11:00: Rylands Community Hall (38 Balu Parker Boulevard, Rylands, Athlone); . 13:00-14:00: Mowbray Town Hall (31A Main Road)
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver on stated objectives, with a focus on projects that preserve Cape Town’s diverse heritage whilst creating new opportunities across communities . Contact Rhyno Jansen on 021 417 4104 or rhyno.jansen@capetown.gov.za for more information.
. Visit https://www capetown gov za/ local%20and%20communities/financialrelief-and-rebates/financial-support-services/ grants-in-aid for details on the Grants-in-Aid policy
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DESIRÉERORKE
DESIREE RORKE@TYGERBURGER CO ZA
Daar is iets eerlik aan Merlot Dis sag, maar tog kompleks, soos n goeie gesprek met n ou vriend
Geleë teen die suidelike hange van die Tygerberg, het De Grendel Wyne verlede week n juweel van n wyn onthul die De Tijger Merlot 2022
Dié wyn is meer as net n oesjaar; dis n huldeblyk aan Suid-Afrika en sy mense
De Tijger se naam spruit uit die geskiedenis van die Tygerberg-heuwel, waar die landgoed se wingerde trots oor die stad uitkyk
"Die eerste Nederlandse settelaars het die geel kolle van die inheemse renosterveld vir tierkolle aangesien, en so het die naam 'Tygerberg' ontstaan," vertel die eienaar, Sir De Villiers Graaff, by die deftige bekendstelling op die wynlandgoed "Vandag is De Grendel ‘n WWFbewaringskampioen, trots om hierdie bedreigde ekostelsel te beskerm "
De Tijger se ontstaan is onlosmakend met die lewenswerk van die keldermeester Charles Hopkins verweef een van Suid-Afrika se mees gerespekteerde wynmakers Sy filosofie was nog altyd om die grond met eerbied te behandel en die volgende generasie wynmakers te begelei Sedert hy in 2005 aan die stuur van De Grendel se kelder staan, kombineer hy tegniese presisie met ‘n fyn aanvoeling en ervaring Hoewel sommige wynliefhebbers dikwels verby merlot op die rakke kyk, het Hopkins en die wynmaker Morgan Steyn
DIÉ WYN IS MEER AS NET `N OESJAAR; DIS ‘N HULDEBLYK AAN SUID-AFRIKA EN SY MENSE
nog altyd in dié druif se potensiaal geglo
Die druiwe kom uit die oudste blok op die landgoed hoog teen die hange, waar die Malmesbury-skalie en kleigrond natuurlike balans bring en die seebries van die Atlantiese Oseaan die vrugte vars hou
Die 2022-oesjaar was laat, met n paar warm dae wat die wynmaker se geduld getoets het, maar die resultaat was besonders handgeoesde druiwe,
sorgvuldig gefermenteer en vir 18 maande in Franse eikehout verouder
Slegs 15 vate is gemaak, en elke bottel dra daardie gevoel van "skaarsheid"
In die glas blink De Tijger in diep robynrooi, met note van swart kersies, donker pruime en swartbessies verweef met sederhout en mokkasjokolade Die afronding is lank en vol, met ` n aanloklike nasmaak van donker sjokolade en espresso
Dié merlot vra vir iets spesiaal op die tafel Dink aan geroosterde lam, stadig gestoofde beesribbetjies of eend met ‘n bessiesous
Glans Of, as jy verkies, ‘n bordjie verouderde cheddar en ‘n stukkie donker sjokolade
Dis 'n wyn wat nóú al lekker is, maar wat met gemak ‘n dekade kan verouder, sê kenners
Volgens Hopkins was daar lank ’n behoefte aan ’n Suid-Afrikaanse merlot met meer “gewig, rypheid en verouderingspotensiaal ”
De Tijger voldoen hieraan, maar sonder om sy oorspronklike karakter te verloor “Suid-Afrika ontdek steeds sy merlotstorie,” meen Hopkins “Ons wil hê De Grendel moet deel wees van die skryf van daardie storie en om te bewys dat merlot hier net so gewaagd kan wees as in enige plek in die wêreld ”
Slegs 4 500 bottels van die De Tijger
Merlot 2022 is gemaak, en is teen R350 by www degrendel co za, die De Grendelproelokaal en -restaurant, of landswyd via Meridian te koop
Morgan Steyn,wynmaker,by die bekendstelling saam met Sir De Villiers Graaff,eienaar van De Grendel Wyne
We wish to inform you that Road Construction activities are due to begin in Forest Drive, on Spine Road traffic circle going to Caltex traffic circle. The commence date is 15 November to 28 August 2026 Our working hours are as follows: Mondays to Fridays from 07h30 – 17h00 Saturdays 07h30 – 14h00 We wish to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by the construction. Please note that the Construction site is a restricted area and is out of bounds at all times. Please notify your children that this is a hazardous area. Thanking you for your assistance. Regards,
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RUGBY SEVENS THRILLER AT CITY PARK
Ayakha Mthuzula of Busy Bee Rugby Football Club (RFC) powers her way to the try line despite the unsuccessful attempt by Tatum Smith of Bellville RFC to stop her during the WP club rugby sevens tournament played at City Park on Saturday 1 November.Busy Bees won the constest 15-5
BLIND CRICKET SA T20 TOURNEY A SUCCESS
Brightfuture forblindstars
AVRILFILLIES
The Blind Cricket South Africa T20 tournament held in Stellenbosch recently was a "resounding succes" and was "a national triumph"
A total of 10 provincial teams participated and the DP Lions were crowned champions after defeating North West Dragons in the final
A preliminary training squad was picked up and out of the identified players a team will be selected to represent South Africa in the T20 World Cup in 2027 in Lahore and Multan in Pakistan
A total of 11 matches were played at Maties Cricket Club in Stellenbosch and the grant from Cricket South Africa (CSA) was successfully deployed for essential services
"The partnership with CSA enabled us to livestream the games on a Youtube channel which greatly enhanced the tournament's visibility and accessibility
The grant by the Hollywood Foundation covered the costs of accommodation and professional livestreaming infrastructure Gift of the Givers in Athlone provided the lunch for the duration of the tournament," says Frankford Williams, president of Blind Cricket SA
To properly frame the players' achievements, the public needs to understand the modifications that make this fast-paced game possible
"The ball is a larger, hard plastic ball filled with metal ball bearings to allow players to track it audibly
“All deliveries by bowlers must be bowled underarm, and the bowler must loudly shout ‘Play’ upon release so the batsman can prepare Totally blind players (B1) can be caught out after the ball has bounced once, a key adaptation to
ALL DELIVERIES MUST BE BOWLED UNDERARM, AND THE BOWLER MUST LOUDLY SHOUT “PLAY”
compensate for their lack of sight ”
Teams are strictly balanced across three classes of vision impairment
"B1 (totally blind) is the most severe impairment and these batsmen are compensated with double runs for their scores B2 (partially blind) with significant visual restriction are players who often fill key all-rounder roles B3 (partially sighted) is the highest visual acuity allowed and these players face rules closest to sighted cricket and are the least compensated," says Williams
TALENTEXPOSED
The tournament exposed the exceptional talent of Lwande Bhidla (B3) from DP World Lions and Lesedi Lesufi (B2) of Titans
The achievements of these blind Protea players, whose club allegiances are confirmed, were the highlight of the tournament
Bhidla received the award as Player of the Tournament and Lesufi the award as Young Player of the Tournament
"Winning the overall top player award as a B3 player demonstrates world-class skill in the most competitive sight class He does not receive double runs, making his performance truly extraordinary Lesufi is a rising star and his success relies heavily on superior tracking and sharp reflexes, highlighting a dedication and focus that promises a bright future ”
