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announced asix-month suspension of allnew dogand cat tthe facility.
Station.
Co-founder Gayl Basson previously described the situation as devastating, saying the organisation had “poured our hearts, our blood, sweat,and tearsinto making thisasafe haven.”
CITYCONFIRMSAPPLICATIONPROCESS
TheCityofCape Town previously told TygerBurgerthat land use enforcement and land use application processes are separate, and that applications are assessed on theirown merits.
Basson confirmed to TygerBurger on Monday the City overturned the ruling and grant them permission to stay on the farm, “but unfortunately it came too late and relocation plans and new permit applications had already been paidsothe move is still in the near future.
“We are also holding asecond hand furniture charity auction thisFriday in Hopefield to help with our vet bills”
HOWYOUCANHELP FALLENANGELSPETRESCUE
. Donate to the Fallen Angels Rescue.
. Volunteer to assist with demolition and rebuilding efforts.
. Adopt or foster to help ease the transition for senior and other vulnerable animals.
. Share the organisation’s story to raise awareness and support
. Contribute your skills —any assistance or ideas are welcomed.
. To donatevisithttps://www.backabuddy. co.za/camp ./fallen-angels-vet-bills
storyhas sincebeen updated to include appropriate attribution anda link to theoriginalreport TygerBurger apologises forthe error
Alta du Toit Centre hosts Winter Market
As the winter chillsettles over the Cape,the Alta du Toit CentreinBoston, Bellville,isset to warm hearts and bellies withits Winter Gift Market,running from 26 June to 5July.
Situatedat80LincolnStreet,the market will featureover90craft stalls,offering awonderful selection forshoppers looking forthat perfectwinter find.The Alta Café willbeonhand to keep visitors nourished withhomemade dailymeals,including traditional basaar poeding, warm pancakeand heartywinter soups. Card facilitiesare availableon site. Everypurchase made at the market directly benefits the Alta du Toit Centre, which provides care for165 adults livingwith intellectualdisabilities. Proceeds go towardssupporting residents who are most in need of financial aid, making everybiteand everybuy ameaningful contribution.
Themarket willbeopen on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00
. Contact LionelDreyeron084 504 0493 for more information,call072 1681716, or send e-mail to donation@altadutoit.org.za.
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The Parklands communityisin
mourning following the tragic death of 17-year-old Connor Niske, arespected head boy and outstanding learner at Parklands College, who died last Sunday after sustaining a fatal head wound believed to be froma firearm.
Police have opened an inquestinto the circumstances surrounding his death Table View police confirmedofficers attended alocal medical facility at approximately 00:51 on Sunday, where the teenager had already succumbed to his injuries. An inquest docket hassince been registered and the matter wasunder investigation.
AYOUNGLEADERREMEMBERED
Parklands College paid tribute to Connor, describing him as anexceptional youngman who made alasting impacton both Parklands College and Christopher
Members of the TableViewCommunityPoliceForum (CPF),thepolice,privatesecuritycompanies and communitypartners joinedforcesfor aSector Crime PreventionOperation in FlamingoVleionThursday11 June.Theoperation focused on preventing residential burglaries and house break-ins through increased visibilityand proactivepatrolsinthe area.Participants included policeofficers,StarOfficers,ADT Security, Avid Security,ASAR representatives,ComplexPatrolrepresentatives and CPF members.Organisers said thecontinued partnership between lawenforcement,privatesecurityand communitystructures remains essential in the fightagainst crime and in creating saferneighbourhoods forresidents.
Connor Niske
Lions roar forhunger relief
The De Grendel Lions Club observedand supported World Hunger Day recently by hosting their winter project.
The scope of the project was to havea winter drive and collect non-perishable foods, bed linen and blankets, and soft toys and children’s clothing, explains Jacques Mostert,spokesperson.
The venues for this project wereCedar Spar Bothasig and Edgemead Centrein Edgemead.
“The community was asked to assist with donations, and did they deliver! Members from De Grendel Lions weredoing duties at both venues and were amazed with the generosity shown by ourcommunity members. Varioustypes of donations were received at Edgemead Centre, butat Cedar Spar the focus was mainly on food collection,” Mostertexplains
He said the customers were very supportive. “Our members doing dutyat the Spar had to extend the original timeframe of the project, as the community members kept on filling trolley after trolley.
Hesaidinthe end the customers had blessed De Grendel Lions Club withsix trolleys of non-perishable food.
“The combineddonations from both locations were talliedand shared amongst recipientswhich included families living in Bothasig, alocal non-governmental organisation assisting seniors, asafe house for childrensupported by De Grendel LionsClub, andother families alsoenduring hardship during this time.”
World Hunger Day was marked on 28 May Lion president, Glenda Hon,thanked the localcommunity of Bothasig andEdgemead as well as Edgemead Neighbourhood Watch for their humongous generosity, andthe direct impact thatitwill have on lives of people unknowntothem. “She mentionedthat the success of this project really reflects whatUbuntu really means,” said Mostert.
Asecond winter project drive is planned for26 June. Thefocuswill be on nonperishable foods,blankets andchildren’s clothing,said Mostert.
CitybeginsR12m Milnertonsewer rehabilitation
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Milnertonresidents have expressed relief and joy followingthe announcement of along-awaited R12 millionsewer rehabilitationproject, after years of concernsover ageing infrastructure and recurring sewer-related issues in parts of thearea.
The City’s Water and Sanitation
Vera Swanson,Lions Club member,was amazed by the amount of food donated by members from the local community.
Amap showing the area where the
R12million infrastructureupgrade.
Volunteersremove220kgoflitter
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More than 60 volunteers took part in alarge-scale beach clean-up in Milnerton lastweek, removing approximately 220 kilogrammesoflitter as partofthe ongoing “Bin It, Don’t Flush It” campaign aimed at reducing pollution in the city’s waterways and coastline.
The initiative, led by Save aFishie founderZoë Prinsloo, brought together learners, teachers, parents, environmental organisations and first-time volunteers for amorning of coastal clean-up efforts despite chilly conditions at the startofthe day.
STRONGVOLUNTEERTURNOUT DESPITECOLDSTART
Founder of Save aFishie Zoë Prinsloo said the turnoutwas apowerful reminder of communitycommitment to protecting the environment. “What an incredible #BinItDontFlushIt Beach Clean-up!It was achilly start to the day, but that didn’t stop more than 60 volunteers from joining us.Before long, the sun cameout and treated us to abeautiful morning on the beach,” Prinsloo said.
Volunteers included members ofthe Save aFishie A-Team, learners, teachersand parents from Kenridge Primary School, students fromMyStudentHouse, directors fromRethink The Stink,as well as new participantsjoining the initiative for the first time
COASTALEROSIONRAISESCONCERN
Participants alsoobserved noticeable changes tothe coastline, with significant sand lossexposing rocky areas along sections of thebeach Prinsloosaid the shift served as astark reminder of environmental vulnerability. “One thing that really stood outthis morning was howmuchsandhas been washed away from the beach.Where we once stepped directly from the pathway onto the sand, there is nowadrop of about ametre onto exposed rocks. It was astark reminder of how dynamic andvulnerable ourcoastline can be,” she said.
Despite the challenging conditions, volunteers collected awide range of litter items, includingsyringes, nappies,bottles, clothing,shoes andnumerous piecesof plastic waste
Focus wasalso placed on tracking commonly found items such as earbud sticks,lollipop sticks, plastic bottle tops andstraws, helping the organisation gather data on persistent pollution trends.
220KGREMOVEDFROMTHEENVIRONMENT
By the end of the clean-up, an estimated 220 kilogrammesofwaste hadbeen removedfrom thebeach Prinsloosaid theresult highlightedboth thescale of pollution andthe importance of continued community involvement. The clean-up forms part of the “Bin It, Don’t FlushIt” campaign,apartnership between Save aFishie,Rethink TheStink and the City of Cape Town.
Prinsloosaid the campaign aims to raise
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awarenessaboutthe impact of flushing inappropriateitems down toilets and drains.
“Many of these itemsend up blocking sewersystems, causing sewage spills and ultimately polluting our rivers, wetlands and oceans.Through education, community engagement and clean-ups like these, we are encouraging everyone to thinkbeforethey flush and to help keep
our waterways clean and healthy,”she said.
Prinsloo thanked all volunteers and partners who supported the initiative, including Plastics SA for providing refuse bags and the City of Cape Town for funding and supporting the campaign.
“A huge thank you to every volunteer who gave up theirtime to make a difference,” she said.
WorldEnvironment Day marksrecyclingsuccess
The City of Cape Town marked World EnvironmentDay last week by celebrating theoutstandingprogress of the community recyclinginitiative whichhas already divertedover 28 000kg of recyclable material from landfill.
Grant Twigg, Maycomemberfor urban waste management, says the initiative is is apowerfulexample of what can be achieved when communities and local recyclingchampions teamupand work together towards acleaner and more sustainable Cape Town.
Volunteersfrom areas including Delft, Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni,Scottsville, Scottsdene,Dunoon andEerste River have helpedrecover valuable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, cans, steel and glass. "These are materials that would otherwisehave ended up in landfill. Every kilogram divertedmatters.Itreduces
pressure on our landfill sites, supports cleaner neighbourhoods, and helps grow opportunities in the recycling economy. Iwant to thank every resident,recycler, community organisation and partner who continues to support thisinitiative." "Your efforts are making areal difference and showing that waste has value when we take responsibilityfor separating and recycling it.Where community members are interested in joining the community recycling initiative, Iencourage them to get in touch with theirward councillorsor approach my office so that we can explore how they can be part of thisgrowing effort. As the Mayco member for urban waste management, Iremain committed to working with communities to increase recycling rates, reduce illegal dumping and build acleaner, greener city for future generations," says Twigg.
Participants sort through collectedwasteduring alarge-scale beach clean-up focused on reducing marine pollution.
Communitymembers,learnersand environmental groupswork together to remove plastic wasteand otherdebris from the shoreline.
Volunteersfocus on collecting smallplastic items such as lollipop sticksduring theclean-up
Volunteerstakepart in aclean-up that sawmorethan220kg of litter removedfromthe coastline
Bekendesportskrywer SarelBurgersterf
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Die bekende sportskrywer, afrigter, skeidsregter en onderwyser Sarel Burger is dieafgelopenaweek oorlede.
Arthur Reichhardt van dieNTKrugbyklub in Parow-Noord sê sy heengaan is baiehartseer nuus.
"Hy was 'n lewende legende, en het geleef vir sport.Hyhet dieuitslae van die skole-krieket,rugby en klubrugby getrou bygehou vir maklik 60, 70 jaarindien nie meer nie," sê Reichhardt Reichhardt het Burger nogverlede week gesien.
Burger (88) is Saterdag oorlede. "Hy was alombekend, soveel mense het hom geken en hom waardeer." Stokkies Truter, voormalige sportorganiseerder by die Hoërskool Brackenfell, het vir baie jare noumet Burger saamgewerk. Die Sarel Burgersewestoernooiindie noordelike-voorstede word vandag deur hom namens Burger bedryf Truter sê Burger het dietoernooi begin en dat vanjaarsegeleentheid die 65ste toernooi is.
"Oom Sarel het so 'n paar jaar terug na my toe gekom en gevra of ek salaangaan metdie toernooi. Hy het dit dieNoordelike Voorstede-sewestoernooigenoem. Ek het gesê ek sal dit oorneem, maar op een voorwaarde —dat ons die toernooidie SarelBurger-sewestoernooi noem,wanthy verdien dit. Ek het dit oorgeneem en dit begin reël en dit is 'n voorreg,"sêhy.
Hy sê 'n soortgelyke toernooi is 'n paar jaar geledeook in die suidelike voorstede begin. Vir die sewestoernooi word skole vandwarsoor die noordelike voorstede uitgenooiomdaaraan deel te neem. "Almal skryfnie altyd in nie, maar onsissowat 16 spanneelke jaar." Diesportterrein waar dit plaasvind wissel ook jaarliks. Die volgendetoernooi vind in Augustus plaas Truter is Sondagaand van Burger se tragiese heengaan in kennis gestel.
"OomSarel het so baie vir onsenskolerugby gedoen
"Somshet hy gesukkel metdie tellings van diesporttoernooie en die uitslae, dan sou hymykontak.Die laaste ruk het hy ook doof begin raak, dan moes 'n mens harder praat," vertelTruter.
Hy sê Burger was ook vir jare die krieket-organiseerder by die Hoërskool Tygerberg.
"Hy waslegendaries, baie mense kan stories oor homdeel,"sêTruter, wat deesdaeskooltoere na en van Kaapstad oorseereël.
Dennis Burger, 'n jare lange vriendvan Burger, sê die skrywer se dood is tragies endat hygemis sal word.
Hywoon al 38 jaar in Welgelegen,en Burger vir nog langer in die naburige Plattekloof 1. "Onshet naweke alles saam gedoen," sê hy Volgens homhet die gesin die naweek met vakansie gegaan.HyisSaterdagvan sy vriend se dood ingelig.
Burger laat sy vrou, Anna, en twee kindersagter.
HULDEBLYKE STROOM IN
"Hy was 'n baie nederigeonderwyser, krieket-afrigter en skeidsregter. Hy was 'n baie stil mens en almal het van hom gehou," sê Burger.
Burgerhet ook gereeld skole-sportstories in TygerBurger gepubliseer.
Cecilia Hume, redakteur, het haar medelye met die skrywer se gesin betuig.
"Toe ek in 2005 as 'n groentjie by TygerBurger begin het, was Oom Sarel reeds'ngevestigde naam by die koerant. Oor presieshoe lank hy as korrespondent sportbydraes gelewer het, is ek onseker, maar onskon oor die jare weekliks staatmaak op 'n sportverslag waarin die afgelope week se skool- en klubrugby, asook krieketnuus, saamgevat is.
"Hy was ook alombekend onder ons lesers; jy kon verseker wees van 'n paar oproepe in weke dat sy bydraes moes sneuwel omdat die sportnuus te veel en die ruimte te min was."
Airportawarded strategic status
DESIRÉERORKE
TheCape Winelands Airport is no longer just aplan, it is now anational priority. Thedevelopment has been awarded a significant status placing it on afasttracked regulatory pathway and signalling asignificant shift from planning into execution.
Thedevelopment has been formally awarded Strategic Integrated Project status, as designated SIP 17 by Infrastructure SouthAfrica, signed on 4 June.
James Vos,Mayco member for economic growth in the City of Cape Town, welcomed the announcement.
"This is an important milestone for the project. It places it on afasttracked regulatory pathway under the Infrastructure Development Act (Act 23 of 2014),withall relevant organs of state requested to prioritise the necessary approvals, licences, authorisations and exemptions," said Vos
Thedesignation recognises the national strategic importance of the development and supportsamore coordinated delivery process. Vos noted that construction and financing partners are now in place, signalling ashift from planning into execution.
"From my side Ilook forward to seeing it take off," he said.
Theeconomic stakes are significant. According to Wesgro's analysis, international air arrivals contribute approximately R24,3 billion annually to the Western Cape economy, supporting thousands of jobs with spillovers into tourism, trade, and cargo.
Vos said aviation remains central to the City's economic growth mission, with a major focus on securing new direct routes into Cape Town.
Wyle SarelBurger
Mensehet gesterf vir stemreg, dus moet jeugkruisie trek
"As jongmens kies ek doelbewus om niete stem nie dit is my demokratiesereg."
Dié jong man se woorde tydens 'n gesprek oor hoe belangrik dit is om te stem, slaan diep.
Met Suid-Afrikasegeskiedenis,hoe durf hy?
Metdie stand van sake in ons land,hoe durf hy?
Hoeveelmense het niehul lewens verloornet vir die regomte stem nie?
Gister hetons Jeugdag gevier, die dag waarop duisende jongmense in 1976 opgeruk het, en baie hul lewens verloor het, teen 'n onregverdige onderwysstelsel. Die opstand wat gewelddadig geraak het –die bekende foto van Hector Pietersonisinmygeheue gegrif –was hul manier om te veg om gehoorteword.
In 'n erawaar slegs 'n selektiewe handjievol mense die reg gehadhet omte stem, was hierdie hul "stem" vir 'n beter toekoms, een waar hulleselfoor hul lot konbesluit.
Nou, hoe dan kan hierdie jong manweier om sy kruisie by die stembus te trek?
Met 'n tekort aan skole, hoëkoste van onderwys, dienslewering wat agteruitgaan (dalknie so erg in die Kaap sooselders in die landnie), korrupsie en 'n hoë werkloosheidssyfer, hoe kanhynie sy sê wilsêter wille van verbetering nie?
"Want ek stem nie ooreen met enige van die partye se ideale nie ..."
Die realiteit is egter dat verskeie jongmense, dalk selfs die groter meerderheid, dieselfde voel
Ek het daardie selfde woorde en variasies wat op dieselfdeneerkom, al uit ander jongmense se monde gehoor: "Hulle praat nie my taal nie wegbly is ook'nstem, 'n standpunt."
Hoeveelpolitieke partye praatregtigmet die jeug?
Vra jy die een hoekom, is hul antwoord: "vir 'n beter toekoms". Die ander lê klem op ons land se swaar geskiedenis. Maar uit 'n jongeling se oëisnie een van hierdie geldige antwoorde nie.
Nie een van hulle is tydensapartheid gebore nie. Nie een van hulle hetdaardeur geleef nie. Diegeskiedenis iswel vir baie van hulle belangrik, maar ditwordnie meer gesien as 'n geldige rede om 'n dag op te gee om by die stembus tou te staannie Hul besluite word geneem volgens wat hulle vandag hoor en sien.
Nou, wat dan van 'n beter toekoms?
Die meeste sien deur dieslimpraatjies en leëbeloftes van die politici. Hulle sien die dadeendie stand van sake inons land wat getuig van 31 jaar se leëbeloftes vir 'n beter toekoms.
Op sosiale media, die een plek om vandag die jeug te bereik, word diejongelinge ooknie geflous deur diéwat wel daar partypolitiek speel se slim veldtogte nie. Hulle weet goed die politici spring skielik kort voor 'n verkiesing aan diewerk –luister maar net na ma en pa se gesanik daaroor.
Hulle soek dadebywoorde; hulle wildie veranderingeers met hul eieoësien
Diekomendenaweek is registrasienaweekvir die opkomende plaaslike verkiesing.Enterwyl ek die jeug wil aanmoedig om te stem, is ek bevrees daardie woorde gaan op dowe ore val.Soos dieeen gesê het: "wegbly is ook 'n stem". My versoek aandie jeug: gaan registreer ten minste. Net ingeval jy teen November wel van plan verander en togjou kruisie wiltrek. -CECILIA HUME
Artisanal entrepreneurs can apply for the prestigious Artisans of Mzansi competition, with prize money of up toR200 000 up for grabs. Applications are open to qualified artisans aged 50 or under whopartly or wholly own abusiness in any trade. Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents and hold aformal trade test qualification.
OVERLOOKEDSECTOR
The competition aims to shine aspotlight on an oftenoverlooked sector. South Africa requiresthe entry of 30 000 artisans annually, yetonly half that number enter the sector each year.
"The technical trades in South Africa are often overlooked, this while the South African economy requires the entry of 30 000 artisans annually with only half that number entering the sector per year. Our initiatives seek to change the negativeperceptions around the trades, with Artisans of Mzansi serving to find the best artisan entrepreneurs in the country so they can be showcased as relatable role models to attract more young people to physically building the country's economy," says Seth Mulli, programme director of Allan Gray Makers Three of the prize categories are based on business revenue, while an open category, where revenue is not aprecondition, caters forinnovators in the sector:
. Micro to very small business (R0-R1M revenue): R50 000
The2025 ArtisansofMzansiwinners arefromleftNhlanhlaNdlovu,Sam Mokgothu,Liyabona Xishibana and Mferere Mnguni.
. Smallbusiness(R1M-R5M revenue): R100 000
. Medium business (R5M+ revenue): R200 000
. Innovation award (no revenue requirement):R100 000
PROCESSANDCRITERIA
Eight finalists will be chosen aftershortlisted applicants are interviewed. They will receive pitch-readiness training before presenting their businesses to apanelofjudges at agala dinner, where the winners will be announced.
To qualify, applicants must: hold avalid trade test qualification; own or hold atleasta 50% stake ina formalised trade business (plumbing, electrical, construction, etc.); be aSouth Africancitizen or permanent resident,aged 50 or younger; andoperate their business ethically and incompliance with industrystandards.
. Interested artisanscan submit theirapplications online before Tuesday30June at https:// allangraymakers.co.za/artisans-ofmzansi/
N1 City Mall honoured with special award
N1 CityMall has received the PMR.africa Golden Arrow Award, aprestigious accolade recognising excellence in service, customer satisfaction and overall business performance in the Western Cape retail sector
ABOUTTHEPMR.AFRICAAWARDS
Regarded as one of South Africa's most respected business recognition programmes,the PMR.africa Awards stand apart from conventional accolades in that they are not based on submissions or judging panels. Instead, PMR.africa conducts independent research among business leaders, executives, company directors, managers and government decisionmakers to assess organisations across various sectors. The awards recognise excellence, leadership, competitiveness and customer satisfaction, while establishing benchmarks within industries.
Situated in the heart of Goodwood,N1City Mall has long served as atrusted destinationfor shopping, services, dining and everyday convenience forresidents across Cape Town's northern suburbs. The centre continues to evolve alongside theneeds of its customers, balancing astrong retail offering with initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility, connectivityand
Exhibitionopens perioddialogue
Imagine it is 5:30 in the morning.You haveyour period and havetouse apublic toilet because youlive in ashack with no running water. You choose the veil of darkness to hidethe shame of disposing of your used pads and the bloodywater you used to clean yourself.
For millionsofSouth African women in informal settlements, menstruation is more thanbiology; it is amonthly battle for dignity. To highlightthis, the Politicsand Urban Governance (PUG)project at theUniversity of the Western Cape (UWC),inpartnership with international universities, conducted astudy andhosted a photoexhibition entitled, Caring for the Other Half.Itfeatured women in Khayelitsha sharing theirstories of menstruationand sanitationininformal settlements. It created apublic platform for sharing women’sstories directly with governmentrepresentatives, academics,community members and NGOs,fostering vibrant conversation.
NOTJUSTABOUTAFFORDABILITY
There is growingattentiontothe prevalence of school absenteeism because of difficulties in managing menstruation.Older women —the group whoparticipated in the study —juggle work andchildcare while managingtheir periods in sharedtoilets or makeshift spaces. For both generations, menstruation is abarriertoeducation, dignity and evenemployment. Theproject leaderatPUG, Dr Christina
Culwick Fatti, noted many women said that they wereable to get pads for R5 apack —sothere areaffordable options —but they were particularly concerned about disposal, saying that there aren’t enough good waste bins.
“They areworried that dogs and children will get hold of the pads andthat if someone got holdoftheirused pad with their blood on it, witchcraft could be doneonthem,” said Dr Culwick Fatti. “Five of the 15 participants presented theirstories at the exhibition of the photos they contributed to the PhotoVoice project.Participants spokeabout theshame of having to dispose of waterinpublic that is obviously redfrom menstrual blood, but that they don’t have other options. Sometimes they choose to go out at night, despite safetyconcerns, becausethe colour of the water is less obvious in the dark.”
HEALTHCONCERNS
Dr Culwick Fatti said in cases wherethere is no access to sanitary pads,afolded rag often has to do,because thisisthe only optionfor many when money is tight
For some women, it means missingwork, because the thought of leaking through adress is often averyrealfear. Period poverty often means choosing between food and sanitary pads.Inaddition, alack of privacy forces women to change in unsafe spaces. Unhygienic alternatives, such as rags or tissues,increase infection
community engagement, said Sharne Smit, spokesperson.
ForN1 City Mall, the recognitionreflects the centre's ongoingcommitmentto delivering aretail experience that remains relevant, convenient and communityfocused, she said.
"This recognitionis particularly meaningful becauseitreflects the perceptions and experiences of respected business leaders andstakeholders within the Western Cape," saidSmit.
As the retaillandscape continues to evolve, N1 City Mallremains focused on investing in experiences, partnerships and initiatives thatstrengthen its role within the communities itserves, Smit said.
MENSTRUALHEALTH ABOUTMORE THAN JUST BEINGABLE TO AFFORD SANITARY TOWELS
risk and the stigma around it often silences conversations.
“Although much of the current media attention is about the lack of products, our focus is broader —looking at multidimensional menstrual health. This includes having adequate products to manage menstrual blood, education or information, asupportive environment, pain management and access to adequate healthcare when necessary, to participate in all spheres of life while menstruating,” she said.
DIALOGUE
Theexhibition created aspace for dialogue between community members, government officials, academics and other stakeholders where lived realities met policy conversations, while highlighting the urgent need to support
“This opportunity for women to openly discuss the challenges of managing menstruation in contexts where water, sanitation and solid waste services are inadequate is rare and the exhibition was an opportunity to show how inadequateservices strip away dignity, deepen shame and make the simple act of managing menstruation an ongoing struggle,” Fatti noted.
Vermaak // Entertainment
Competitionparticipantsnamed
Atotalof47young musicians have been selected to take part in the 2026 Hubert vander Spuy National Music Competition. Nowinits 37th year andwidely regarded as the most prestigious eventofits kind in Southern Africa, the competitionwillbe held from 22 to 26 September at the Endler andFismer halls at StellenboschUniversity.Cash prizesexceeding R100000 areonoffer
TheWestern Cape leadswith 26 participants, followedbyGauteng (16), KwaZulu-Natal(four) and Namibia(one)
Northern suburbs participants include Learvick Wepner (7,cello)fromKraaifontein; CathyGravell (13, flute), Jehoshua vanZyl (12, cello),Quintin Gravell(12,cello)and Azariah vanZyl (11,violin) from TableView; Josiah Loubser(9, violin) from Parklands;
Southern suburbsparticipants areCharlotte Alexander (13,piano)fromOranjezicht;Zoë Pitman (12, violin) from Newlands;Maya Bhoola(11, cello) from Penlyn Estate;and HibahLong (10,cello)and Sadie
Owen (12, cello) from Rondebosch. Winelands participants areJohandreConradie (12, cello) from Stellenboschand Junming Lin(10, piano) from Somerset West.All ages areasof22 September 2026
Thecompetition is organisedbythe Tygerberg branchofthe South AfricanSocietyofMusic Teachers (SASMT)and is open to childrenaged13 andyounger. Firstheldin1989, it wasinspired by Prof Hubert vander Spuy,former chairperson of the SASMT (Tygerbergbranch) andawidelyhonoured figureinSouth Africanmusic. He remainsactive as an adjudicator andexternal examiner Severalformer winners have gone on to study
music at tertiary leveland become critically,even internationally,acclaimed performers andteachers.
Thecompetition continues itscollaboration with StellenboschUniversity.ProfMario Nell, themusic department's representative, said:"Opportunities such as theseplayanindispensableroleinnurturing thenextgeneration of South Africanmusicians."
HildaBoonzaaier,chairperson of theSASMT (Tygerbergbranch),praised thestandardofentries. "It wasahugeprivilege to listen to theexcellent work entered by learners andteachers. We acknowledge theprecious role of everyone givingsupport to our young musicians. Keep up thegood work! We are excitedtoexperienceyour progress andhearyour performances in September."
Thefinal willbelivestreamed on YouTube.Tickets to attend in person canbebought at Webtickets.
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Competitionboostsconfidence
SISKAMARTIN
“Today’s matriclearners need adaptability, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and a strong values foundation to succeed
The worldischanging rapidly, and it requires more than academic knowledge —itcalls forleadership, adaptability and the ability to make meaningful decisions.”
This is according to Thinus de Vries of Forvis Mazars, along-standing sponsor and the official auditors of the Matriculant of the Year competition presented by the University of the Free Stateand Novus Media.
He believes the competition helps develop these skills by challenging young people to articulate their achievements, reflect on their values and understand their role within their communities.
MATRICULANT OF THE YEAR WINNERSGIVETIPSTONEXT ROUND OF CONTENDERS
pushed me out of my comfortzoneand mademerealise that Ihave far more potentialthan Ithought,”says Koen. DeVries says, “Ourinvolvement aligns directly with Forvis Mazars’ corevalues of excellence, integrity andpeople-centred development. We believe in the powerof educationand leadership as drivers of sustainable growth, andthis initiative recognises youngpeople who notonly excel academically or in sport, but who also demonstrate character and community involvement. Our long-term commitment reflectsa genuine investment in developing future leaders.”
He adds that
finalists with notonly recognition, but alsoconfidenceand broader exposure at a pivotal stage in their lives.
“Theexperienceand supportthey receive herecan help them make informed decisions abouttheir studies and careers, and approach the future with greater beliefintheir own abilities. Ultimately, we hopeitplants aseed of ambition, responsibility and alifelong pursuitof excellence.”
Koen, whomatriculated from Hoërskool DieBrandwag, andVerwey, aformer learner of Hoërskool Jim Fouché in Bloemfontein,agreethatthey formed valuable friendships during the final round
“Thesefriendships have enriched my life in ameaningfulway and made it easier, as Inow have astrong support network of people who motivate me, offer honest advice and encourage me to keep growing,” says Koen.
Verweyrecalls howthe finalists laughed together andsupported one another throughoutthe competition.
“I was able to start this new chapter of life with of mind, knowi I
Howtoenter
Matric learners from across South Africa who excel in leadership, academics, culture and sport,and who intend studying at the University of the Free State in 2027, are invited to enter the competition.
Scholarships, prize money and gifts worth approximately R500 000 areup for grabs for the top 25 participants, thanks to sponsors the Kovsie Alumni Trust, Forvis Mazars, Absa and Pick n Pay Preller Walk.
Learners may enter themselves or be nominated by their schools. Atotal of 25 semi-finalists will be selected, after which 14 finalists will take part in the final round in Bloemfontein from 5to 7October.
. Scan theQRcode, downloadthe entry form,completeitand submititby31Julyto Linda Greyling at greylinl@ufs.ac.za
