TygerBurger | Table View | E-edition | 24 June 2026
THURSDAY25JUNE
. TheR5BookSaleatthe DurbanvilleChildren’s Homewilltakeplace on Thursday 25 June and Friday 26 June from 09:00to15:00and Saturday 27 June from 09:00 till13:00atthe receptionarea. CD’s, DVD’s, booksincluding children’sbooks and coffee-tablebooks,willbeonsale. Bring ownbagsorboxes. Card facilities areavailable
FRIDAY26JUNE
. TheFriendsofDurbanville Librarywillholdtheir usualmonth-end booksaleinthe libraryhallon Friday 26 June and Saturday 27 June
Thesalewillbepresented on Fridayfrom09:00 to 16:00and on Saturdayfrom09:00 to 12:00.Book donationscan be droppedoff at the libraryduring the week. Phone 083306 0594 with enquiries
. As thewinter chill settlesoverthe Cape,the Alta du Toit CentreinBoston, Bellville,isset to warm heartsand bellies with itsWinterGiftMarket,running from 26 June to 5July. Situatedat80Lincoln Street the marketwillfeature over 90 craftstalls, offering awonderful selectionfor shopperslooking forthat erfect winterfind.The Alta Café willbeonhand to keep visitors nourished with homemade daily meals, including traditional basaar poeding, warm pancake and hearty wintersoups.Cardfacilitiesare available on site.The marketwillbeopen on weekdays from 10:00 to 18:00,and Saturdaysand Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.ContactLionelDreyeron084 504 0493 formoreinformation, call 072168 1716,orsend e-mail to donation@altadutoit.org.za
FRIDAY27JUNE
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music,gourmetcomfortfood, artisanstalls and a very cosy atmosphere.The market runs from 16:00to 21:00 at IntakaIsland
. Geziggies-kleuterskoolinUitzicht, Durbanville, nooi alle oud-leerders vir koek en teetussen 09:00 en 12:00 terviering vandie skoolse25stebestaansjaar.Almalwat tussen 2001 en 2025 'n leerder by Geziggies was, maar veraldie oudleerderswat nou al grootmense is,iswelkom. RSVP by www.geziggies co.za
. Visitors to the Vineyard Thrift Market at Hillcrest Wine Estate on Saturday 27 June areencouragedto bring abag of dog or catfoodtosupport CherylLyn's Rescue Organisation(CRO).The organisation currently caresfor around 170dogs, as well as severalcats, and relies on communitysupport to helpfeed and care forthe animals. Adedicated donation collection pointwillbeavailable at the market,making it easy forvisitors to contributewhile enjoying aday of thrift shopping,food, wine and family-friendlyentertainment.The market takesplace from 09:30to15:30 Call 082770 2667 formoreinformation.
WOENSDAG15JULIE
. Die TygerbergTuin- en Blommeklub biedsyjaarliksesop-en-sjerriedagaan.Die sprekersisRochelle Marchesini (demonstrasie: DancingFantasy)enAviwe Nadine Homani (Polyphagous ShotHoleBorer). Die tema vandie blommekunskompetisie is pret met rottang.Kaartjies is reeds beskikbaarenmoetteen 30 Junie gekoop word.Kontak BeatrixLambert-Bestbier by 082873 9864 vir meerinligting
FRIDAY17JULY
. Blessa Baby is inviting everybodytomaketheir 67 minutesmatteronMandelaDay by bringing hope to vulnerablemothers and their newbornbabies. Theevent is being presented on Friday17July. Volunteerswillbepacking Bags of Hope forfamiliesinneed to help givea newborna beautifulbeginning in life Thosewho cannot attend the event,can still contributebydonating baby essentialssuch as clothing (0 to 3months, and 3to6months), nappies,blankets, soap,petroleum jelly(100ml)and toothbrush sets. They canalsodonateR67 or moreincash to contribute. Booking is essential and spaces arelimited. Visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/379767bless-a-baby-mandela-day/#/ to book your spotand formoreinformation.
MONDAY29JULY
. AC Scouting willbehosting aSoccerClinicfrom Monday29June to Wednesday1 JulyinGoodwood. Theclinic willprovide three days of structured, age-appropriatefootballtrainingfocused on technicaldevelopment,ballmastery, game understanding, andcreatingapositivelearning environmentfor young players.The clinicwillbetaking placeatthe Goodwood Sports Club at 54 MiltonRoad, Goodwood. Training starts at 09:00, endingat12:00.Tobuy ticketsand formoredetails e-mail info@acscouting. co.zaorvisit www.acscouting.co.za
FRIDAY31JULY
. TheCenturyCityWinter Night Market transforms Century Cityintoaglowing winter escape filledwith live music, gourmet comfortfood, artisanstalls and a very cosy atmosphere.The marketrunsfrom16:00 to 21:00 at Intaka Island
Provinceresponds toxenophobic threats,unrest
The Western Cape Government has activated aJoint Operations Centre (JOC)tocoordinate aprovincialresponsetosocialunrest linked to illegal immigration, after Premier Alan Winde and severalmembers of his Cabinet convened an emergency-planning meeting
JOINTOPERATIONSCENTREACTIVATED
The JOC, ledbythe Provincial Disaster ManagementCentre (PDMC), brings multiple authorities, including the police, thedefence force,the Department of Home Affairs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and various municipalities, together to ensure a coordinated andeffective response.
All role-players are working together to identify flash points and defuse tensions, with thepolice actively monitoring socialmedia platforms for potential threats.
FOUR-POINTPLANTOMAINTAINORDER
The province's responseplan is anchored in four keypriorities: visible policing in hot spots, strengthening intelligence networks, proactive communications, and rapid mediation andengagement.
The International Relations Directorate, within theDepartment of the Premier, has also maintained regular contact with several foreign missions.
PREMIERWARNSAGAINSTESCALATION
Winde expressedserious concern over apotential escalation thatcould lead to further social unrest, noting that several demonstrations have already been held
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“An assassinationtied to voter registration is an attack on the electoral process itself, and on everyresident’s righttoparticipateinitfreely and withoutfear. When acandidate can be murdered on herway home from signing up voters, the threat is aimed at all of us whobelieve elections must be decided by ballots andnot bullets,” Jonathan Cupido, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor said.
MOTIVEUNCLEAR
Marais notedthatthere was speculation themurder may be linked to Sinovuyo’s political activities or her outspoken stance on crime in the area— but cautioned againstdrawingearly conclusions.
“At this stage, it would be irresponsible to speculate on themotive. However, all possible motives must be thoroughly investigated. Whether this murder was politically motivated,linked to her community activism, her anti-crime advocacy, or any other criminal motive, thoseresponsible must be identified, arrested, andsuccessfully prosecuted,” she said.
The GOOD Party echoedthis call, saying theinvestigation must be allowed to run its course,while urging SAPS to deploy its full resources to findthose responsible and bring them before acourt without delay.
EXTORTIONCONCERNSINDUNOON
Marais alsoraised concern about ongoing extortion-related crime in Dunoon and surroundingcommunities, noting that extortion syndicates continue to fuel violence, undermine economicactivity, and intimidate residents, community leaders,businesses andservice providers.
ShecalledonSAPS to step up its antiextortionoperations in the area through more intelligence-driven investigations, targetedenforcement andstronger collaboration withspecialised units.
PREMIER CONVENES EMERGENCY PLANNING MEETINGINRESPONSE TO SOCIAL UNREST
and that more are planned in the coming days. He strongly urged organisersand demonstrators to conduct themselves peacefully.
"While we respect every resident's right to protest, thismust be done withinthe confines of the law. We urge residents to stand against violence. Violence in any context is completely unacceptable. We have seen how thisissue can escalate intofurther unrest. We have already had unrest and demonstrations in the Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Cape Agulhas areas. We have taken decisive steps including bolstering enforcement measures and contingency planning to avoid any further violence."
CALLTOUNDOCUMENTEDFOREIGNNATIONALS
TheWestern Cape Government has welcomed the interventions implemented by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration constituted by President Cyril Ramaphosa and has offered itssupport to the committee's work wherever necessary. Winde called on all foreign nationals living in the province without the required legal documentation to take immediatesteps to regularise their status in accordance with the country's immigration laws.
“Extortion syndicates thrive when they believe they can operate with impunity. SAPSmust continue to disrupt these criminal networks by identifying their leadership structures, tracing their financial activities, and ensuring that thoseresponsible for intimidation, violence, and murder are removed from our communities,”she said.
Marais also urged members of the publictocome forward with information, warning that too many crimes go unreported.
“Reporting remains one of the most powerful tools available to law enforcement. Authorities can only act on extortion-related crimes when information is received. Too often, murders and acts of intimidation occur because criminal activities go unreported. Anonymous reporting can save lives, disrupt criminal networks, and prevent future extortionrelated killings,”she said.
Marais confirmed she would closely monitor the progress of the investigation. Candidate safetymust be reviewed TheGOOD Party called on the Electoral Commission, the City of Cape Townand the police to urgently review the safetyof candidates, party workers and registration staff across Cape Townahead of the November Local Government Elections.
“Noperson should have to weigh their life against theirwillingness to serve,” Cupido said.
He addressed activists across the Cape Flats who wereout registering votersover the weekend: “Your work matters, and political violence cannot be allowed to silence it.”
POLICEINVESTIGATING
Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that the case remained open and that no arrests had been made. “The matter is still under investigation, and thereare no new developments to report at thisstage,” van Wyk said.
Rietvleiwaterbodyreopens
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Water sportsenthusiasts and visitors to Rietvlei can once again enjoy the full waterbody after the City of Cape Town announcedthat the previously closed section of the vlei has officially reopened following improved water quality results. The Cityconfirmed last week thatthe portion of the Rietvlei waterbody within
(E.coli) levels in the system exceedingthe threshold for intermediate recreation,”the City explained.
environmentalgroups have previously raised concernsabout nutrient build-up and repeatedpollutionevents affecting the ecological health of the vlei Despite thereopening,the City says monitoringwill continue to ensure waterquality remains within acceptable standards andtoprotectboth recreational usersand thesensitive ecosystem.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation and understanding,”the City said. For now, the reopening comes as welcome news for recreational users who have been waiting for water quality conditions to improve and for full access to one of the area's most popular water sport destinations to be restored.
Policeseekhelptoidentifysuspects
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Police detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and locating three men who may be able to assist with an ongoing murder investigationfollowing afatal shooting at NewsCafé in Marine Circle, TableView.
The appeal comes nearly amonth after 33-year-old Vhahangwele Makolana was gunned down in broad daylightata popular restaurant in the area.
According to police,the incident occurred on 25 May at approximately 14:00 when Makolana was seated inside the establishment.Three unidentified men allegedly entered the restaurant, approached him and opened fire.
The suspects allegedly stole two laptops and acellular phone before fleeing the scene.
Makolana was declared deadatthe scene by medical personnel.
DETECTIVESRELEASEPHOTOGRAPHS
The Provincial Serious andViolent Crimes Unit hasnow released photographs of the three men whom investigators believe may be able to assist with the case.
Western Capepolice spokespersonCapt FC vanWyk said detectives are urgently seekinginformation that could help identify and locate the individuals
“The provincial serious andviolent crimes unit detectives are seeking the assistance of the publicinidentifying andlocating the persons portrayed inthe attached photographs whom police believe can helpthem with their investigation into amurder case,” said VanWyk. He urgedanyone who mayrecognise the men or have information regarding their whereabouts to come forward.
“An appealishereby made to anyone who may have informationregarding the identities andwhereabouts of thesepeople to please contactthe investigating officer detective WO Bradley Davids on 082 778 7345 or CrimeStop on 08600 10111,” he said.
SHOOTINGSHOCKEDCOMMUNITY
TygerBurger previously reported that Table View police responded to reports of ashooting at arestaurant in Marine Circle shortly after 14:00 on the dayofthe incident
“Atthe scene, members found the body of a33-year-old male withseveralgunshot wounds lying on his stomach,” Van Wyk saidatthe time.
Police have not yet disclosed amotive for theattack andnoarrests have been made.
The incident sent shockwaves throughthe Table View andBlouberg communities, withmanyresidents expressing concernover the brazen nature of the shooting.
“Thisisreally shocking. Marine Circle is usually such abusy andfamily-friendly place. Younever expectsomethinglike this in broad daylight,” said Table View resident Sarah Jacobs Bloubergstrand resident Liam de Vries saidwhile authorities indicated the incident appeared targeted, it still raised concerns.
“I’m relieved they sayitwas targeted andnot random, butitstill makes you think aboutsafety in areas we visit all the time,”hesaid.
PRECINCTREASSUREDPUBLIC
Following the shooting, the Beach BoulevardBusiness Districtand Marine Circle Precinct Management describedthe incident as an isolatedevent.
Counterfeit goods worthR100m seized
The police have seized counterfeit goods valued at morethan R100 million from a Bellville shoppingcomplexfollowing two separate operations conducted within a week
The first operation took place on Tuesday9Juneinthe Bellville CBDwhen membersofthe police together with brand protectorsconducted asearch-and-seizure operation at ashopping complex.
Awide range of counterfeit items was confiscated, including branded clothing, runningshoes andsneakers, with bags of goods loaded ontotrucks.
Theestimatedvalueofthe seized items amounted to R98 million.The seizure was described as asignificant blow to theillegal trade in counterfeit goods.
Circumstancessurrounding theoperation remain under investigation, and those responsible are being pursued while others are beingquestioned.
Aweeklater, on Tuesday, while evryone was celebratingYouthDay,16June, authorities returned to the same shopping complex
The police's nationaland Western
Cape counterfeit and illicit goods units, supported by arange of internal and external stakeholders, conducted afurther multidisciplinary operation in which more than 40 shops were targeted.
Counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R10million were seized, including high-end counterfeit branded clothing, shoes, bags, watches, sunglasses, caps and branded packaging.
Themultidisciplinary team comprised members of the police, the Cape Town metropolitan police department, City of Cape Townlaw enforcement and brand protectors.
Combined, the two operations resulted in the confiscation of counterfeit merchandise worth more than R100 million within asingle week —aresult that authorities say underscores the scale of the illegal trade operating from the area.
Theoperations form part of nationwide efforts to dismantle the trade in counterfeit and illicit goods, which pose athreat to publicsafety, legitimate businesses and the country's economy.
Windsurfpaddlerrescued
Cableway to close forservice
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A43-year-old man was rescuedafter alarge-scale search operation was launched when he went missing while paddlingonawindsurf board off thecoast of Bloubergstrand yesterday afternoon(Tuesday 16 June).
Emergency services were mobilised shortly after 15:00 following reports from the public who noticed the man appearing to be in distress offshore near Ons Huisie restaurant.
According to Rowan Marais,NSRI Melkbosstrand station commander, multiple eyewitnesses alerted the NSRI Emergency Operations Centreafter spotting the paddler struggling in rough conditions.
“The NSRI rescue swimmers responded directly to the scene while our Melkbosstrand duty crew launched the rescue craft West Coast Relief. BigBay Surf Lifesavingand the City of Cape Town's water rescue network werealso activated.”
EXTENSIVESEARCHLAUNCHED
As rescue teams made their wayto the scene witnesses reported thatthe paddler could no longer be seen fromthe shoreline.
This prompted an extensive sea and shoreline search involving NSRI rescue crews, Big Bay Surf Lifesaving lifeguards, Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services, Disaster Risk Management, Community Medics, WesternCape Government Health EMS, the police and the West Coast coast watchers network.
An EMS rescue helicopter wasplaced on standbywhile arescue-squaddrone unit was dispatched to assist in locating the missingman.
LARGE-SCALENSRISEARCH
OPERATION IN BLOUBERG LOCATESMISSING MAN OFFSHORE
FOUNDAMONGROCKSATKIDSROCK
During the search operation crews located the paddler trapped among rocks at Kids Rock
An NSRI rescue swimmer wasdeployed from the rescue craft andreached the man beforesecuring him andassisting withhis rescue fromthe rocky shoreline.
“The manwas locatedbetween the rocks at Kids Rock,” Marais said. “An NSRI rescueswimmerreached him from the rescue craftand secured him before he wasbrought safely aboard.”
Therescue craft transported the man to shoreatSmall Bay, where paramedics immediately began treatment.
TREATEDFORHYPOTHERMIA
The paddlerwas found to be suffering from hypothermia andwas describedas being in aserious condition when rescued After receivingemergencymedical treatment on the beachhewas transported by ambulance to hospital. Marais saidthe man wasstabilisedbefore being taken to amedicalfacility, where he is expected to makeafull recovery.
The windsurf board was later recovered.
TEAMWORKCREDITEDFORLIFE-SAVINGRESCUE
NSRI spokespersonCraig Lambinon praised the coordinated response by all agencies involvedinthe operation
“This rescue highlights the value of rapid reporting by eyewitnesses and the outstanding cooperation between multiple
Emergencycrews
emergency services. Their swift response and teamwork played acritical role in ensuringthatthisman was found and rescuedalive.”
The man, from Limpopo, who is understood to be living in the Bloubergstrand area, hadreportedly been paddlingonawindsurf board when he encountered difficulties offshore.
The NSRIhas commended all responding agencies whose combined efforts contributedtothe successful rescue and is reminding water users to be aware of weatherand sea conditions before venturing ontothe water.
TheTable Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) will temporarily suspend operations at the iconic Table Mountain for an annual maintenance period, from Monday 27 JulytoSunday 9 August.
Thetwo-week shutdown forms part of the company's longstanding commitment to safety, reliabilityand world-class operational standards.
TMACC said in astatement the closure will allow itsskilled technical team to carry out acomprehensive programme of scheduled inspections, mechanical upgrades, and essential maintenance work on the rotary cable car system.
This annual process is acritical component on the company's operational calendar, ensuring that all equipment, infrastructure, and safetysystems are thoroughly assessed and serviced beforea busy summer season later in the year
Therotary cable cars, which offer 360-degree views during the ascent and descent, are subject to rigorous international safetyprotocols making annual maintenance not only routine but essential. TMACC said alternative ways to experience Table Mountain, including several well-maintained hiking trails, will remain accessible to the publicthroughout the maintenance period, weather permitting.
For those celebrating birthdays in July or August, the TMACC has confirmed that the timing of the closure will still allow sufficient time within both months to redeem acomplimentary birthday return ticket. Visitors are advised to check the official website for terms and conditions relating to the birthday ticket offer. . Book ticketsinadvance throughthe official TableMountain Aerial Cableway websiteto secure your spot
rescue amissing paddlerfromrocks off the Blouberg coastline afteranextensivesearch operation. PHOTO:NSRI
EcoChallengeclosesonahighnote
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The Save aFishie Schools Eco Challenge came to avibrant closelast weekend, as learners from across CapeTown gathered for afinal beach clean-up and awards ceremony marking the end of months of environmental learning, action and friendly competition.
The initiative, which combined hands-on education with environmentalawareness and teamwork, ended on ahigh note as schools reflected on their achievements and the impact of their efforts.
SUNSHINE,SCHOOLPRIDEANDCOASTALACTION
Under clear skies and warm conditions participating schools arrivedatthe coastline proudly carrying flags, with many showcasing their handmade “recycling monsters” created during the programme.
The atmosphere was energetic and celebratory, with excitement building up as more than 100 volunteerspreparedto take part in the final clean-up effort. Together, volunteers removed 173 kg of litter from the beach.
While much of the waste consisted of small plastic fragments organisersstressed thatevery item collected played arolein reducing harm to marine ecosystems
“Every item removedwas one lesspiece that could harm our environment,” said Save aFishie founder Zoë Prinsloo
After the clean-up participants gathered for alarge group photograph before heading into the awards ceremony
Schools recognised for environmental achievement
For the 26 participating schools the competition throughout the challenge remained intense, with learners constantly demonstrating commitment to
LEARNERSFROMACROSS CAPE TOWN GATHER FORA FINAL BEACHCLEAN-UP
environmentalaction.
FINALRESULTS:
. 5th Place: BayPrimary School
. 4th Place: KenridgePrimary School
. 3rdPlace (R5 000): Rallim PreI Prep I Secondary
. 2ndPlace (R10 000): Laerskool
Durbanville Primary School
. 1st Place (R20 000): Liebenberg Primary School
Allparticipatingschoolsreceived certificates and handcraftedwooden medals in recognitionoftheir efforts throughout the programme
EMOTIONALCELEBRATIONSAT
AWARDSCEREMONY
The awards ceremonywas marked by loud cheers, celebrations andemotional moments as learners reflected on monthsofteamwork andenvironmental learning
Organisers said the response from learners highlightedhow meaningful the initiative had been.
“It was incredible to see howmuchit meanttothe learners,” said Save aFishie founder Zoë Prinsloo.
“The energy, the pride, even the tearsof joyshowed just howpowerful this journey hadbeen.”
Organisers thanked volunteers, including membersofthe JuniorCity Council, as well as Robyn,Dominique andDylan, who assistedonthe day.
Appreciation was alsoextended to Woolworths and aQuellé for providing refreshments andtophotographer Uhla
Barlow Photographyfor capturing the event
The City of Cape Town was also thanked for its fundingand support,which made theprogramme possible at scale.
IMPACTTOCONTINUEBEYONDFINALEVENT
Although thebeach clean-up marked the conclusionofthisyear’s challenge, Save a Fishie said the impact of the programme would continue to be shared through upcoming featuresonparticipating schools and their environmental projects.
Attention then shifted to the next phase of theinitiative,asSave aFishie prepared to launch its Guides &Scouts Eco Challenge Edition
TURNINGAWARENESSINTOACTION
Participating schools formed Eco Teams of 20 learners who completed a seriesofpractical challenges designed to createmeasurable environmental impact within theirschoolsand surrounding communities.
The programme movedbeyond theory
and placed learners at the centre of realworld environmental action.
Activities included school and community clean-ups, recycling drives, water conservation awareness campaigns, environmental education projects and creative reuse tasks such as “recycling monster” builds.
“These hands-on activities aimed to inspire long-term behaviour change among learners, their families and broader school communities,”said Save aFishiefounder Zoë Prinsloo.
BUILDINGFUTUREENVIRONMENTALLEADERS
Thecampaign aimed to involve up to 50 schools, directly reaching morethan 1000 learners and indirectly impacting thousands more.
“When young people saw the impact of theiractions and realised they could be part of the solution, lasting change began,” said Prinsloo.
She added that support from the City of Cape Town had been crucial in expanding the reach of the programme.
RallimPre IPrepI Secondarytook third placeinthe Save a Fishie SchoolsEco Challenge,receiving R5 000 in recognition of their
BayPrimarySchool finished in fifth place.
KenridgePrimarySchoolplacedfourthinthe Save aFishie SchoolsEco Challenge,applaudedfor their consistent participation and environmental awareness.
environmental initiatives
Durbanville PrimarySchool secured second placeinthe Save aFishie SchoolsEco Challenge,earning R10 000 fortheir strongcommitmenttoenvironmental action.
Liebenberg Primary School was crowned overall winner.
Animalrescuecallsforsupport
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Cheryl Lyn’s Rescue Organisation (CRO) is facinganurgent and uncertain futureafter the farm that has served as itsprimarysanctuary was placed on the market, leaving the future of hundreds of rescuedanimals in doubt.
FounderCheryl-Lyn Potgieter says the situation has left her emotionally overwhelmed as she tries to secure safety forthe animals currently in her care
“Every day Iwake up with aheavy heart, wondering what tomorrow will bringfor our rescue animals,” said Potgieter. “The farm that hasbeen home to so many abandoned, abused, and unwanteddogs is up for sale. Timeis running out, and Ihonestly do notknow where our dogs —oreven Imyself —will be going.”
Theorganisation’s role is to rescue, rehabilitate,re-home and provide the best care possible forneglected and abused animals, bringing them back to health, both mentally physically.
PUPPIESINURGENTNEEDOFRESCUE
Alongside theuncertaintysurrounding the property, Potgieter has issued a desperate appeal for help after 10 puppies and their mother were found struggling to survive in Site 5, Dunoon
“Our rescue is already extremelyfull, yet my heart is breaking because there are 10 innocent puppies andtheir mother struggling to survive,” she said. “They need safety, food,love, and achance at life.”
She added that while the organisation is at capacity,she is willing to personally assist in collecting the animals if arescue, shelter, foster home or individual cantake them in
SEARCHFORAPERMANENTHOME
CRO is also urgently searching for anew farm or property that can serve as alongterm sanctuaryfor itsanimals.
“At the same time, we are desperately searching for afarm or property thatcan
SHELTER NEEDSHELP AND SPACEAS ABANDONED ANDABUSED ANIMALSFLOOD IN
becomea forever home for ourrescue animals,”Potgieter said. “A place where they can run freely, healfrom their pasts, andwaitfor lovingfamiliestofindthem.”
The organisation currently cares for around 160 animals, many of whom have been rescued from abuse, neglectand abandonmentacrossareas including Melkbosstrand, Table Viewand Milnerton.
OPERATIONSUNDERPRESSURE
Potgieter says the ongoingpressure has forced CROtotemporarily closeits doors to new intakes, as staff and volunteers focus onthe animals already in theircare.
“There’sa phonethatnever stops ringing. Each callisalife that needs saving,” she said. “We’ve always saidyes —even when it was hard, even when we didn’tknow where the next bagoffood would come from. But nowwehave to pauseand focusonthe animals already in ourcare.”
The organisation is urging the public to assist by sharingappeals, offering land, or providingtemporary foster carefor animalsinneed.
Potgieter says every act of support could makethe difference between safetyand uncertainty for the animals dependingon CRO’s care.
“The lives of these puppies, their mother, and so manyother rescued animals depend on thekindness of people who care.”
. Formoreinformation on howtohelp, call Cherylon082 7702667orsendanemailto info@cro-animal-rescue.org.za. Th epublic can also visit Cro-animal-rescue.org.za/donateto support animals in need.
Asafehaven forabused andabandoned animalshangsinthe balanceasCRO battles to securenew land and support.
Cheryl Lyn’sRescue Organisationfaces an urgent crisis as its sanctuaryland is placed on themarket,putting 160animalsatrisk.
Desperateappeal from CherylLyn’sRescue Organisation as spaceruns out and vulnerable puppies in Dunoon need urgent care.
Newsafety function on City app goes live
Back whereitbelongs
Thepurposeofthe annual work is to return windblown sand to the seaand backinto circulation. Thefrontal nets at the toe of the rehabilitated duneswerelifted and the cleanaccumulatedsand was placed into thesea below thelow-watermark. Thework was performedusing an excavatorand an articulated tipper truck.
Dune rehabilitation is the most cost-effective and pragmatic approach to protect ecosystems and ecologicalinfrastructure. When fully functional, dune systems help create quality coastalspaces forall
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KORTLIKS
Raising relief thresholds
Measures through whichrates and services relief will be offeredinclude a proposed raisingofthe thresholdsfor indigentrelief. Propertiesvaluedup to R620 000 (upfromR500000)will receivea 100% rebate forwater and sanitation, whilethose valued up to R580 000 (upfromR450000)willget a100%rebatefor refuse collection
More pensioners andsocialgrant recipients also standtobenefitfromCity aid: Ratesrebates andLifelineelectricity will be availabletothose with amonthly household income of up to R27000, regardless of property value(up from R22000,and officiallySouth Africa’s
Inwoners het op 9Mei na die Wesfleur-atletiekstadion gestroom om Internasionale Brandbestrydersdag saam met die Stad se brand- en reddingsdiens te vier.Die jaarlikse byeenkoms is ’n geleentheid om erkenningte gee aan ons brandbestryders én om hullevoertuie en toerusting van nader te bekyk.
Die Stad se begroting vir 2026/27 maak voorsiening vir sowat R8,3miljardsebelasting- en diensgeldverligting vir kwalifiserende inwoners. Boonop saldie belastingop ongeveer 60% vaneiendomme hetsydaal of onveranderd bly,ondankssterk groei in eiendomswaardes in Kaapstad. GrondverskuiwingswerkisinMei uitgevoerom opgehoopte sand by verskeie van die Stad se duinrehabilitasieprojekte in Table View,Houtbaai, Witsand,
Monwabisi en Fleur Park weg te stoot. Diedoelvan dié jaarlikse werkisomskoon waaisand terug te plaas in diesee, van waar ditweerkan sirkuleer
Die Stad wil kleinskaalseontwikkelaars en grondeienaarsinuitgesoekte gebiede help om bekostigbare huurwoonstelle (ARF’s)van ’n beter gehalte op hulle grond te bou. Die deskundige spanvan die tak vir plaaslike beplanningsondersteuning staan gereed om gratis advies tebied aan diegene wat ARF’sophulle erwe wil bou. Verteenwoordigersvan die WestelikeProvinsie serugbyklubs het in April metdie Stad vergader vir die eerste in ’n reeksontmoetingsombande met die sportgemeenskapteversterk.
lowering in thepropertyrates formula (orthe ‘rate-in-rand’). ThefirstR500000 of property values will also be ratesfree (upfromR450000), whichwill applytoall homesuptoR8million (upfromR7million).
*Visit https://bit.ly/3PTgvAu for more on ratesand tariffsreliefaswellasthe averagetariffs proposed for 2026/27.
No kicksortries,just strengthening ties: In April, the City welcomed representativesfrom theWestern Province’s rugbyclubs to thefirstina series of seminars aimed at thesportingfraternity. Amongothers, club representatives were informedofthe City’s annual maintenanceplans forsporting facilities across town,facilities developmentinitiatives,lease and management agreements,and even eventpermittingprocesses This forms part of efforts to strengthen theCity’srelationship with thesportingcommunity
TheCity’smobile appnow allows residents to log certain categories of by-law transgressions and policing incidents in aclick or two
Fornow,reportscan be made in 17 categories (including metal theft, public drinking, abandoned or broken-down vehicles, problem buildings, and poaching), with moretobephasedinover time. If anincident type is not yet available for in-app reporting, you will be redirected to the PublicEmergency Communication Centreon 021 480 7700.
Benefits of beingonthe app
Theapp is data-light, and the City hopes to makeitfree-useinthe future. All reports areautomatically geolocated and routed to the relevant City department. As users tend to provide moreaccurate details via the app,including pictures,this enables afaster,more effective response.
Reports can be submitted discreetly, withoutdrawing attentiontothose logging incidents in public spaces.Basedonincidents logged withthe City, registered app users also receive alerts, helping to improve awarenessofincidents in surroundingareas.
*Get the app in the Apple App StoreorGoogle Play Store.
Click for asafer Cape Town:
TheCity’s apphas been further enhanced,creating azippier wayto notify the municipality of incidents thatrequireapolicingresponse.
Investinginlibraries,investing in opportunity
Ofthe many investments we make in the City’s public facilities– sports grounds, swimming pools, parks, community halls and more –one that means alot tome is the money we spendonour public libraries.
We have 102 libraries across the metro, and theyare among themost important public facilitieswemanage Theseare far more than simply places totakeout abook: Our librariesare where peopleget free access to the internet; where theyresearchand applyfor jobs; where children can study and makeuse oflearning support programmes
Our libraries arewellused in every single community,and library membershipacrossCape Town continuestogrow. Last year,City librariesreceived morethanseven millionvisits!
Whatreally excitesmeisthe moneyweare spending to upgrade libraries in Cape Town’slower-income communities.Every rand spentmakes ahuge difference in people’s lives by offering access to learning and
AMESSAGE FROMTHE EXECUTIVE MAYOR
work opportunities.
We arebusy witha large upgrade to the Lwandle library–alsoknownasthe Hector Petersonmemorial library–that will see the facilitydouble in size by the endof2026.InBrown’s Farm,weare refurbishing ourlibrarythatsuffered
severedamage back in 2023. The refurbished Khayelitsha library officially reopenedinJune,asdid the nearby Nazeema Isaacslibrary,where we did extensive work to the roof and ceilings,restrooms, paving and library halls.Wealso recentlyrefurbished our libraries in Woodstock, Tafelsig andLanga.
We encourageCapetonians to join theirlocal libraries. While you do nothavetobeamember to visit alibrary, membershipdoesunlock a numberofbenefits, from borrowing readingmaterial to accessing digital resources. At the endoflast year,our total library membershipstood at just over 253000.Signing up is quick and easy –you just need your ID and proof of address.
Iinvite youtomakegood use of these wonderful facilities. Be assured that we will never stop investing in stockingCity librarieswith booksand equipment, and keeping themintiptop shape.
Geordin Hill-Lewis Cape Town Mayor
Meter replacements ticking alongnicely
TheCity’swater meter replacement drive started in August 2025. By the end of June 2026, the teams will have replaced some 62 000 meters. Thebrass metersare often targeted fortheirscrap metal value, while their accuracy also declines over time. As part of the replacement project, watermeters arealso being moved to moreaccessiblelocationsoutside private propertiesfor easier reading
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TheCity means business: In April, theownersof35small businesses registeredasvendors on theCity’sdatabaseattended themunicipality’ssupplier developmentworkshop. The workshop equipped them to become suppliersofchoice in theirindustriesand grow theirventures. Topics covered included supply chainintegration, customer and market positioning, financialgrowth, and performance management.Participantswere selected and vetted viathe City’s Business Hub. Formoreabout theCity’senterprisedevelopment programmes, contactthe Business Hubonbusiness.support@ capetown.gov.zaor021 4174043. To registerfor free Business Hubcourses,gotohttps://www investcapetown.com/news-events/ business-events-in-cape-town/.
criminalswho demand protection moneyfor your projects.
and maintenance. Additionally, new waterconnections arebeing installedfor individuallandbuyers planning development.
Wary?Not to worry– we’ll confirm
City-appointed contractor Gunning Construction and Civils is performing the work. Youwill receiveanofficial letter notifying you of yourmeter replacement.
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Die Stad se mobiele toepassing laat inwoners nou toe om sekeresoorte oortredings en voorvalle wat polisiëring vereis metdie druk van’nknoppie aan te meld.Dié oortredings sluit in metaaldiefstal, drankgebruik in die openbaar, voertuiewat agtergelaat word probleemgeboue en stropery.Verdere aanmeldingskategorieë sal mettertyd beskikbaarkom.
Diemiljoenerandewat die Stad in sy bibliotekebelê, ontsluit ’n magdom moontlikhedevir inwoners ’n Stadsbiblioteek is veelmeer as ’n plek om ’nboek uitteneem: Dit is waar mensegratis internettoegang kry, waar hulle nawerksgeleenthedekan soek en daarvoor aansoekdoen, waar kinders aan skooltakekan werkenleerondersteuning kanontvang, envele meer.Die Stad het 102 bibliotekedeurdie hele metro, en
If no one is home when the contractor visits, anote withdetails of the next scheduled visit will be left
To confirm whether the workis legitimate, use your account number to check via WhatsApp (060 018 1505), SMS (31373, ≤160 characters) or email (water@capetown.gov.za). Alternatively, verifyonline (www.capetown.gov.za/ servicerequests) or withthe City’scall
lidmaatskap is gratis
Die eienaars van 35 kleinsake wat as verskaffers op die Stad se databasis geregistreer is,het in April die munisipaliteit se werksessie vir verskaffersontwikkeling bygewoon.Die sessiehet hulle toegerus om voorkeurverskaffers op hulle gebied te word en hulle ondernemings te laat groei. DieStadseprojekomverouderde watermeters te vervanghet in Augustus 2025 begin.Teen die einde van Junie is sowat 62 000 meters reeds vervang. Terselfdertyd word meters na toegankliker plekke buite privaat eiendommeverskuif sodat dit makliker gelees en in standgehou kanword. Swaar reën in Mei het Kaapstad se damvlakke tot72,8% opgestoot,wat heelwat meer is as die 62,9% wat op die ooreenstemmende tydstip verlede jaar aangeteken is.
centre (0860 103 089).
Smart’s separate
Thesemeterreplacements areseparate from the City’stransition to smart water metering technology, also knownas ‘advancedmetering infrastructure’ (AMI). Thesemeters arebeing rolled out in phasesinselected pilot areas, with some 83 000 going in by February 2029.
TheCity has been hardatwork, maintainingand improving roads and pedestrianinfrastructureacross Area North over the past months.
In Brooklyn,footways were built along KoebergRoad, Vasco Street (between Kings Road andDaGama Street), Dreyer Street and Kettley Way, and parking embayments wereimplemented along Poole Street (between Curlew Street and Festival Road).
New manholeswerealso installed in Koeberg, Ramp Bypass, Kings and Sectionroadstotemporarily improve drainage and prevent water build-up
Work in Parklands included the constructionoffootways at the corner of Dorchesterand Wood drives, temporary propping for stormwater manholes in St John’sWoodand Parklands Main roads, and kerb and verge repairs at 18 WimbledonWay
In Table View,a raised intersection andfootway were built alongJanssens Avenue, and aspeedhump was installed in Pentz Drive.
Footways wereadded alongLink Road (between Montague Drive and Railway Road) in MontagueGardens,while Bosmansdamand Koeberg roads aswell as CenturyBoulevard in Montague Gardens and Century City were resurfaced.
In Rugby,resurfacing was done on Da Gama and Vasco streets,Lady Anne Walk andPrincessAlice Avenue,while Zonnekus and Vogelvleiroadsin the Cape Farms area weregraded. Finally,in Melkbosstrand, pedestrian road markings and signage wereimproved at the intersection of Otto du Plessis and Melkbosstrand roads to enhance pedestrian safety and encourage active mobility. Old road surfaces werealso replaced, and damaged kerbs and gutters repaired. Additionally,a raised intersectionwill be constructed along 11th Avenueand Mostert Road, and afootway along HaroldAshwell Boulevard.
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Die Stad het onlangs drie gradeplegtighede gehou vir die eerste groep leerders in graad 6 en 7wat die munisipaliteitseprogram vir junior rivierbewaarders voltooi het.
’n Noodoefening in Bothasig op 6Mei het dieStad se gemeenskapsveiligheidsnetwerk op die proef gestel. Die oefening was in die vorm van ’n gesimuleerde bomdreigement met ’n aktieweverdagte op die toneel by dieAbe Shersportterrein. Buurtwagte, diedistrikswag en ander veiligheidsvennote het saam met dieStad se direktoraat veiligheid en sekuriteit aan die aktiwiteitdeelgeneem. Kwartaallikse oefeninge soos dié een toets gemeenskapstrukturese vermoë om flink en doeltreffend op noodgevalle te reageer.Buurtwagte en anderrolspelers uitdie burgerlikesamelewing bly noodsaaklikevennote gedurendeveiligheidsvoorvalle.
Altesaam R61 miljoen is belê in die opknapping van die atletiekbane in Wesfleur
Big day forfirst junior river wardens
City’s firstgroup
of junior riverwardens trainedand ready to makeadifference
The City recently held three graduation ceremonies in recognitionofthe first group of Grade6and 7learnerswho had completedthe municipality’s junior river wardensprogramme.The ceremonies were heldat Floreat, Ysterplaat and RedRiver primaryschools.Someofthe graduateswillnow move on to Nature Connect’sprestigious programmefor conservation leaderstocontinuetheir growth throughtoGrade 12
Taught to tend ourrivers
Thejuniorriver wardensprogramme waslaunchedin2025tobridge the gap betweenclassroom learning and real-world conservation.Learnerstake part in practicalactivitiestomonitor
riverhealthand biodiversity.Inthis way, they learntosee themselves as ‘custodians’ whoare responsiblefor thesustainable management of their naturalsurroundings.
Theprogramme targetsprimary school learners interested in nature conservation.Recruitsare selected viaschools in specificcatchment areas or throughenvironmental education centres, with theCitynormally requesting nominations.
*For more informationonthe junior riverwardens programme and the next intake,email Bronwen.Foster@ capetown.gov.zaordial021 3964283.
Small,but skilled: Learners across grades as well as parentsattendedthe junior riverwardens graduation at Ysterplaat Primary, celebrating the firstcohortwho hadsuccessfullycompletedthe City’s riverconservation trainingfor primaryschoolers
Drill testsBothasig’scrisis response
Acommunity drill in Bothasigon6 May put the City’scommunity safety network to thetest. Thesimulated bombthreat withan active suspectonthe scene at theAbe Sher sportsground brought togetherBothasig, Edgemead and Zone 4neighbourhood watches, the districtwatchand other safety partners alongsidethe City’sSafetyand Security Directorate
Activatedthrough aseries of staged alertmessages, participants hadto secure allaccess points to thefacility, maintain a100 mperimeter,and relay
information in real timetothe City’s joint operations centre. Quarterly drills such as this put community structures through theirpaces to strengthen emergency response citywide
Communityresponse key Neighbourhoodwatches and civil society partnersare crucial in emergencies This is whya dedicated communication platform gives them avirtualpresence in thejoint operations centreduring incidents, ensuring that when it counts, everyone is connected.
Innovative traffic signal system roll-out
TheCityexpandedits innovative system of MyCiTi bus traffic signals alongBlaauwbergRoadinTable View followingasuccessfulpilot of these signalsinMay 2022
Theimprovedbus traffic signal systemhelps reduce confusionatthe roadintersections,asitdoesnot use red, amberorgreen.Therefore,itis less likelytobeconfused with the normal traffic signal system.The new traffic signal system’s only colouris
(Atlantis) en Blue Downs. Albei fasiliteite het gevolglik klas 2-sertifisering vanWêreldatletiek, die internasionale beheerliggaam virdié sport, ontvang. Wesfleur se sertifisering geld totNovember 2030.Die opknappingsmaak dit nou moontlik om groter byeenkomste en kompetisiesaan te bied. Die grootstewenners is egter dieplaaslikeklubs, skole, jong atlete engemeenskappe wat nou toeganghet tot’n wêreldklasfasiliteit omhullesporttalente te slyp Verskeie padwerkprojekte is die afgelope ruk onderneem,waaronderinBrooklyn, Parklands, Table View,MontagueGardens, Century City Rugby en Melkbosstrand. DieStad hetsyinnoverende verkeerseinstelsel vir MyCiTi-busse in Blaauwbergweg,Table View, verder uitgebrei ná’nsuksesvolle proefinMei 2022. Diestelsel gebruik slegswit ligte om verwarring metdie rooi,groen en geel van gewoneverkeersligte te voorkom.
white, usingnew symbols. Thewhite signal system is nowoperationalin Wood andStudy roads,Blaauwberg andBoy de Goederoads,Blaauwberg, Gill andGie roads, andBlaauwberg, Koebergand Potsdamroads
Thesignals will be incrementally implemented across theMyCiTi system andincludedinthe South AfricanRoadTrafficSigns Manual foruse by othercitiesand transport systemsinSouth Africa
Track upgradeatWesfleur arunaway success
TheCity invested R61million in refurbishing the Wesfleur(Atlantis) and Blue Downs athletics tracks.Asaresult, both facilitiesrecentlyreceived Class2 certification by WorldAthletics,the international governingbody forthis sport. TheWesfleurcertification is valid until November 2030
In addition to the tartantrack, the Wesfleurrefurb included work on thelongand triple jump sections, pole vaultlanes, take-offboards and runways, hammer throw anddiscus cage arenas, andsteeple chaseareas.
Communityscores
Theupgrades enable thehosting of larger-scale events in future. Moreimportantly,however,local clubs, schools, young athletes and communities now havemore accessible, higher-quality spaces to hone their sporting talents. Therefurbishments form part of acitywideprogramme that aims to upgrade six regional recreational hubsand develop anew athletics facility in Westridge, Mitchells Plain.
Made the cut: Thenewsthatthe upgraded Wesfleur athleticsstadiumhad received Class2World Athleticscertification made foranextra-special ribboncuttingevent at thenew-lookfacility.
Special shows for our smallest citizens: In April, the City’sLibrary and Information Services partnered with Cape Town Operatohosteight interactivetheatre experiencesfor preschoolers,theirparents and caregivers.The events at Gugulethu, Bellville, Milnerton, Retreat and SeaPoint librariesattracted more than 360people
Treated effluent does the trick
Thankstothe growing uptake of treated effluent, Cape Town saves morethan eight billionlitres of drinkingwater every year.A total of 345 users acrossa330 km network currentlymakeuse of treated effluent for non-potable purposes. This number is expected to grow as more infrastructurecomesonline
Putting water back to work
The City supplies treated effluent from nine wastewater treatment works, including the Bellville, Kraaifontein and Potsdam plants in Area North.
Treated effluent is wastewater that has been rigorously treated to make it safe for discharge into the environment.A portion of this water is filtered evenfurther and supplied to businesscustomers for usessuch as irrigation and industrial activities.
Industries,sports facilities, parks andschools areencouraged to explorethis alternative. Treated effluentconnections arenot available to individual households, to eliminate any chance of cross-connection or contamination.
*For moreinformation on how to accesstreated effluent for your business, visit https://bit.ly/48ZUbck.
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Allpitch in to protect Mosselbank river
Teamwork, trees and community dedication helprestoreriver health
Over50residents from thewider Fisantekraal andGreenville communityjoinedanEarth Day tree planting marathon on thebankofthe Mosselbank riverinFisantekraalinApril
Coordinatedbythe MosselbankRiver Conservation Team (MRCT),the event wassupported by theCity’sRecreation andParks Department,the Durbanville LionsClub, BuchuFarmPty Ltd, VULA EnvironmentalServices, Osdam, andSmuts &Co.
TheMosselbankriver playsan importantpartinreducingfloodriskin winter, andalsosupportsbiodiversity andkey ecosystemservices. Yetthe area facesgrowing pressure from illegal dumping,windblownlitter, invasive alienvegetation, erosionand fire damage.Community involvement is
Cleaning up Cape Town,one communityata time: TheCitythanksall community groups,organisationsand residents whohavetaken the initiative to organiseclean-upeventsintheir areas. In the2025/26 financial year, theCitysupported 80 such clean-upsbyproviding refuse bags andremovingbaggedwaste for disposal.Thisisanimportant exampleofhow communities canworkwiththe City to improvelocal cleanliness andpushbackagainst illegaldumping.Tostart organisingaclean-upevent in your area,go to the City’s websitefor theapplication formand guidelines.Enter “Prevent illegaldumping”inthe search box, go to the page,and scroll to theverybottomfor thenecessary documents
KHAWUNDIBALISELE
Die Stad se biblioteek-eninligtingsdienste het in Aprilmet Kaapstad Operasaamgewerk om agt interaktiewe teaterervarings vir voorskoolse kinders, hulle ouers en versorgers aan te bied. Meer as 360 mense het die vertonings by die biblioteke in Gugulethu, Bellville, Milnerton, Retreaten Seepunt bygewoon.
’n Vasberade groep van meer as 50 inwoners en Stadsrolspelers het oordie 100bome en 200 planteopdie walle van die Mosselbankrivier in Fisantekraal help plant. Die plantsessie was ’n manier om Aardedag te vier en die langtermynbeskerming van die rivierstelsel te bevorder
Die Stad bedank alle gemeenskapsgroepe, organisasies en inwoners wat die afgelope boekjaar dieinisiatief geneem het om skoonmaaksessies in hulle gebiede te reël. Die munisipaliteit hetin
2025/26 altesaam 80 sulkesessies ondersteun deur vullissakketevoorsien en dievol sakke rommel te verwyder
Meeras60plaaslikevervaardigers het in April aan die 15dewerksessie vandie Wes-Kaapse Nywerheidsimbioseprogram(WISP) deelgeneem. Die geleentheid het ondernemings wedersyds voordelige vennootskappe help vormwaar een maatskappy ’n anderseonderbenutte hulpbronne of afval kanherwin, herverwerk of hergebruik.
Danksy die toenemende gebruik van behandelde uitvloeiwater virniedrinkgebruike soos besproeiing en verkoeling spaar Kaapstad nou jaarliksmeer asagt miljard liter drinkwater Altesaam345 gebruikers oor ’n netwerk van 330 km maak tans van diéwaardevolle hulpbrongebruik.
As oneof22recipientsofCitygrant fundingfor 2026,the MRCT is puttingtheir fundingtowards employing riverguardians, restoringthe riverbank, andmaintaining andimproving theriver’s overall health They have removedmorethan1,3 tonnes of litter from theriver system sincelaunching theiractivitiesatthe endofFebruary.
Together,we’re taking back ourriver: Despitethe grey weather, adetermined groupofresidents and City stakeholders showed up to help plantmorethan 100trees and 200plantsalong the bank of Fisantekraal’s Mosselbank rivertomark EarthDay
One business’s waste another’s win with WISP
Morethan60local manufacturers took part in the 15thWestern Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP)workshop,hosted in April by GreenCape, the City’sspecial purpose vehicle. Theeventhelped businesses develop mutually beneficial partnerships whereone company can recover,reprocess and reuse another’s underutilised resources or waste.
Impact’s impressive Throughits workshops and business networking efforts, WISP–afree facilitation service –has diverted 146 000 tonnes of waste from landfilland saved 435 000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions since 2013. That emissions saving is equivalent to the electricity use of nearly 120 000 households.
*For more information, go to https://greencape.co.za/sector/ circular-economy/wisp/.
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BothasigCPFcelebratesyouthday
The Bothasig CommunityPolicing Forum(CPF),together with the Tygerberg Subdistrict Youth Desk and Bosmansdam High School, marked Youth Day 2026 with acelebrationthat organisers describe as awonderful displayofcommunityspirit andyouth empowerment.
Theevent, held at BosmansdamHigh School,brought together residents,
families and young people from across Bothasig foraday combining fitness,fun andcommunity pride.
The daywas formally opened by TygerbergSubdistrict CommanderBrig JanAlexander, astrong supporter of the youth, together with Tygerberg Subdistrict Youth Chairperson Aaliyah du Toit and Bothasig CPFchair Mario Borchards
The programme kicked-off with an energetic Fun Run/Walk, drawing participants of all agesonto the route before the focus shifted to afull schedule of youth activities andcompetitions. The day also markedaspecial milestonefor theBothasig Running Tribe,whose Couchto-5km "Couchies" graduatedatthe event, capping offtheirtraining journeyinfront of thecommunitythatsupported them.
Highlightsincluded akarateexhibition by BothasigKarate, an artifactbuilt on site by the 1st Bothasig ScoutGroup, beautiful performances from the Bosmansdam Glee Singers, andZumbafun
ledbyColette Wileman and Rhythm in Motion, said Borchards
Aparticular highlight for many attendeeswas alifesaving skills demonstration,with ER24, Precinct Medicsand PrecinctResponsesharing valuable,potentially lifesaving techniques with thecommunity. Organisers noted that knowledgewhichcould one day save alife is always worth learning, and praisedthe teams for using theplatform to equipresidents with practical, real-world skills alongside the day's celebrations. Organisers saythe day was ashowcase of the talent, energyand potential of the area's young people, giving local youth aplatform to take part, compete and be celebrated by their community, said Borchards.
COMMUNITYPARTNERSSTEPUP
Borchards said the event would not have been possible without the support of local sponsors and partners. Organisers extended particular thanks to Nando's Bothasig, EtsiraProductions and Excellence Realtors for their contributions, alongside the volunteers,
partners, participants and supporters who gave theirtime to make the day asuccess.
SAFETYATOPPRIORITY
Behind the scenes, safetywas akey focus throughout the event, said Borchards. TheCPF thanked itsCommunity in Blue members, Precinct Response teams,and the on-site medics teams for theirsupport and dedication in ensuring the day ran safely and smoothly from start to finish.
LOOKINGAHEAD
In astatement following the event, Borchards reflected on the significance of the day for the broader community.
"Our youth are our future —together,we will continue to uplift, guide, and empower the next generation," Borchards said.
Describing the celebration as an amazing community day, organisers thanked everyone involved for helping bring YouthDay 2026 to life in Bothasig, and said the partnership between the CPF, the Tygerberg Subdistrict YouthDesk and Bosmansdam High School reflects the ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering young people in the area.
Therewas
at theYouth Dayevent conducted by Bothasig Karate
Learners
THINKING OUTLOUD
Many were born-free... none felt it
On 16 June 1976 twelve-year-old Hector Pieterson was shot by apartheid policeon the streets of OrlandoWest, Soweto Sam Nzima’s photograph captured what followed: Hector’s body cradled in the arms of Mbuyisa Makhubo,his sister Antoinette Sitholerunning alongside,her mouth open in ascream that hasnever really stopped. Approximately 566 learners were killed.
Not yet old enough to vote, to own property,tomove freely through the country of their birth. But they understood, with extraordinary clarity, that the system shaping their lives was wrong, and that silence wasnolongera form of survival.
Politics were not foreign in myhome Igrew up sitting at my grandmother’s feet, listening to her describeanera Ihad notlived but somehow already felt. She sang the struggle songs and Iwould chant along, understanding the weight. History was not handed to me in aclassroom. Icarried that into journalism, arriving at university,doing ashort course, freelancing for acommunity newspaper, reading news for acommunity radio station when Fees Must Fall arrived at its peak. Idocumented and interviewed student activists the same age asthe children of 1976. Many wereborn-free.
This Youth Day,watching Netflix’s documentary The Trials of Winnie Mandela, which aired in April, Ifound myself pulled back into that conversation Born-freecarries both promise and paradox. We were supposedtobe the dividend of sacrifice made flesh. Instead, many of us inherited the debt of unfinished business.
Stats SA’s Q1 2026 Quarterly Labour ForceSurvey records youth unemployment among SouthAfricans aged 15 to 24 at 60,9%.Among thoseaged 15 to 34, it is 45,8%.
Not projections. Adescription of now. The documentary streams into over 190 countries on an American platform.South Africanmemory now reaches subscribers who have never heard of Brandfort. Who tells the story and forwhom isnot separate from thestory.
But beneaththe production, publisher Palesa Morodu raises the question threading the series: how do we hold politicalfigures accountable while acknowledging the violence and pressure of the systems they operatedwithin?
Onemoment stopped me.
Winnie recalls telling Tata Nelson Mandela during the transition: “I begged tata and told him thisisadummy freedom we are giving to thepeople.In20years’ time, the same memorandumwecarried to theapartheid governmentwill be carried to us.”
The students of 1976also carried a memorandum. Shot at for demanding dignity in their own language, their own schools, their own country.
Halfacentury later,youngSouth Africans arestill marching. Stillwriting memorandums. Still being told to wait. What happens to thewarnings carried by the young? Whathappens to women who refuse to be softened?
And what does it say about our democracy if it still struggles to answer the children who marched into bullets, asking simply to be free?
-NAMHLAMONAKALI
YouthDay:Remembering therealmeaning
As South Africans, we recentlycommemorated Youth Day, apublicholidaythathonours the braveryand sacrificeofthe youngpeoplewho stood up against injustice during the Soweto uprisingof16June1976. Whileitisencouragingtosee schools, communities and organisationshosting Youth Dayevents, Ioften wonderhow many of today's youngpeopletrulyunderstand the significance of this day. Formany, it has becomejust another holiday, aday off from school or work, rather than amoment to reflect on the courage of theyouth who fought forthe freedoms we enjoy today. Theyoung peopleof1976risked their livesto challengeanunfair system. Manypaid theultimate price.Theymarched not forpersonal gain, but forthe future of generations theywouldnever meet.Their actions helped shape the democratic South Africawe
live in today.
Unfortunately, as the years pass, thesestories seem to be fading from public memory. Whilehistoryis taught in schools, it is importantthatparents, educators andcommunityleaders continue to share these experiences with youngergenerations. If we fail to do so,the true meaningofYouth Daymay be lost
Our youth face differentchallenges today, including unemployment,crime,substance abuse andsocial pressures. Understandingthe struggles andsacrifices of those who came before them caninspireresilience, responsibilityand activecitizenship Youth Dayshouldbemorethanacelebration.It should be areminder of where we come from,what wassacrificed, andthe role youngpeoplestillhavein shaping SouthAfrica's future.
PETERJACOBS, Bellville
Vote forpeople,not political parties, in municipalities
Ithought the worldhad gone mad whenadeadman wonthe municipal election in Westridge, Mitchells Plain—byalandslide!
It was1999 andthe country’ssecondevermunicipal electionhad just concluded
Istood in amazementand stared at the resultsand wondered howthe sane,rational andintelligent voters of thatareacould knowinglygotothe pollsand elect someone from beyond thegrave?The answerwas simple. People knewthathehad died, but theywent to the polls and searched forthe partyherepresented and votedfor that. He wonbydefault. Thefactthat therewerebetter, morequalified andlivingcandidates alongside the dead man on the ballot —most of whom stoodasindependent candidateswith no political affiliations —made no matter. Voters didn’t look or care whowereinthe picturesbeside the party logo wheretheymade their cross.
Fora municipal election, this is acryingshame.Party politics shouldhavenoswayinwardelections. The peoplewho take to the podiums —whichlatelywecall social media— andmakeimpassioned, tear-jerking speeches about broad-sweepingissues and policies, don’t know—orcare— about whatishappening in your street,inyour suburb,onyour block. Those glossy and well-spoken politicians representthe most public face of the partyand useevery opportunityto point manicured fingers at their opposition and say: “Doyou seeeverything theyare doing wrong?”, while forgetting about thethree manicured fingers pointing back at them. Their job is to look pretty and make peopleliketheir partysothattheycan win seatsin parliament.Down-on-thegroundpolitics is only worth
their attention whentheyneed to reel in votes.
PerhapsIsoundcynical but it is acynicism rooted in experience. And hereisthatexperience: twomunicipal elections ago, amember of my church told me during aparishsocial that he hadbeen approached by a well-known andpopular political partyasa possible candidate forthe upcoming municipal elections. He wasrather flattered by the invitation.
Ilooked at himwith raised eyebrows— though only inwardly.Hewas ahandsomeguy and, at that time,quiteyoung. He hadafairlydecent education though it didn’t always show. He wasoutspokenand somewhatdynamic. He wouldhavemade agood politician, hadhehad anypolitical motivations, vocations towardspublicserviceorcommunityexperienceofany sort —but he didnot
Whyhad this partyconsidered him?Theywent with someone else in theend butthe officialcandidatewas almost acarbon copy of this guy. Also,why wasthe partydoingthe seekingand notthe candidate? Surely it should be the other wayaround?
Butparties yousee hadcottoned on to what voters were doing —perhapsthey’dbeen clued in when the dead candidate waselected. And, what peopleare doing is voting forparties andnot forthe qualified peoplewho candothe job.So, in light of this, it made sensethattheywouldapproach reasonablywell-lookingand moderatelyintelligent beings to standfor them in wards, wheretheycouldamasssmall pockets of power. That wayifthe voterdoes by anychance glance acrosstothe picture beside the partylogo, they might like whattheysee GLENDA, Portland
Common senseor misplaced priorities?
Therecent TygerBurger articles, “Desalination plant drawsfire”and “Moreissues with planned desalination plant”,havehighlighted growing public concern about the City’sproposeddesalination plantatPaarden Eiland. Theissue is notwhether desalination is necessary.Mostresidents of the WesternCape fullysupport major desalination projects as part of along-term strategytosecurethe province’swater future. The real question is whether Paarden Eilandisthe right location forsuch asignificantinvestment Supporterspointtothe site’sproximitytoseawater, relativelyprotected shoreline,and reduced exposureto severe oceanconditions. However, theseadvantages areoutweighed by seriousconcerns.
Paarden Eilandislocated in aheavilyindustrialised andcongested area,with seawater qualitypotentially affected by shipping activity, industrial operations, anddischargefromthe BlackRiver.The siteoffers limitedopportunities forintegratinglarge-scale solar andwind energy,which couldsignificantlyreducethe high operatingcosts associatedwith desalination. In addition,thereislittlescope forfutureexpansion andnonearbybulk storageinfrastructurecapableof supportingastrategic waterreserve
Thepublic supports desalination but notspending billionsa project in the wrongplace
BENGROENEWALD,Plattekloof
Concern overanimal sheltercrisis
Ihavebeen saddened to read recent articlesoverthe past weeksconcerning dog rescue centreinMelkbos, TableViewand Milnertonareas under threatofclosure. Theworstbeing the raid by the SPCAinDunoon Animal welfarewas considered apriorityin1895before childwelfareand the concept spreadthroughout the world. In life thereare the ‘do-gooders’ andtheir ‘supporters’ but we seethatthose who arepreparedto giveare dwindling in numbers.
As aresult, theserescue centres andothersare all under pressureincontinuing their missionofsaving dogsand cats lives. Some of them, whereconditions have gotsobad shouldbeclosedand have become unhealthyfor the animals. They can’t be expectedtofind, houseand feed everyone.Itistimethatthe provincial or the municipal budget some kind of financialsupport.The ‘do-gooders’ areunder mental stress, financialstress andtheir ownliving expenses arereduced.
Mr Winde andHill-Lewis,I imploreyou to make an annual discretionfund donation ntotheseNPOs just as youhavetothe newstreet shelterbeforeanimals willberoaming the streets without food andshelter. JON,TableView
THEEWATERSKLOOF DAMATDUSK: Finalreflections as the dayfadesaway. PHOTO:CARINAROUX
Rescuedogcomfortthehomeless
Bandit spent twoyears at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter in Khayelitsha, waiting for afamily to choose him. Now this rescue dog has found his forever home anda meaningful new role, bringing comfort and companionship to adults experiencing homelessness.
Bandit arrived at the shelter asa tiny puppy alongsidehis motherand siblings after their owners were no longer able to care for them financially.While his siblings and even his mother were quickly adopted, Bandit remained at the shelter, waiting patiently for his chance atahappy ending That opportunity came when the Night Shelter in Somerset West approached Mdzananda in search of anew therapy pet. The shelterhad previously caredfor two belovedresident dogs who hadbothpassed away duetoold age, and hoped to find a new companion to bring joyand emotional support to the adults living there.
Mdzananda staff accompanied Bandit on ameet-and-greet visit to the shelter. Although initially wary of hisnew surroundings, Bandit soon began exploring, greeting residents, and making new friends.
“He soon snuggled up withsomeone,lay down,and madehimself at home,”says Marcelle du Plessis, spokesperson for Mdzananda. “Bandit has been at the Night Shelter for two weeks and it issafe to say he is happyasever. He has not only found his forever home, but he hastruly found his purpose in life, bringingjoy to people who havefallen on difficulttimes.”
Bandit now enjoysall the comfortsof home, including twobeds of his own, plenty of toys, nutritious food and treats, and most importantly, endless affection
ABANDONED PUPPY GETS NEW PURPOSE AS THERAPYPET AT NIGHT SHELTER IN SOMERSETWEST
from the adults at the shelter. He spends his days playing, cuddling, andoffering companionship to residents.
“We are truly happy with this successful homing and can onlywish for the same happy endings for all ourdogs and cats up foradoption,” says Samantha Mann, general manager at Mdzananda
MANYANIMALSSTILLWAITINGFORHOMES
While Bandit’s story hasa heartwarming ending,manyother animals at Mdzananda arestillwaitingfor homes. Theshelter is currently at capacity, caring for numerous puppies,adult dogs, kittens andcats in need of loving families.
MEETANDGREET
Those interested in adopting, fostering, or arrangingameet-and-greet withan animal can contact Mdzananda’s adoptions manager, Chantel, at adoptions@ mdzananda.co.zaor060 709 2694. Prospective adopters can also attendone of Mdzananda’s weekly adoption days: . SaturdaysatPetworld Cape Gate, Brackenfell . Saturdays and Sundays at Petworld Somerset West Alladoption days takeplacefrom 10:00 to 14:00. . Visitwww.mdzananda.co.za or emailinfo@ mdzananda.co.za.
Bandit
Bandit making newfriendsatthe Night Shelter. Bandit enjoying atreat on his newbed.
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Stellenboschhou Kamermusiekfees
Die Stellenbosch- internasionalekamermusiekfees vindvanjaar vanVrydag3tot Sondag12Julie in die Endlersaalvan die Universiteit Stellenboschsekonservatorium plaas Diefees bring reeds vir tweedekades elke Julie wêreldbekende klassiekemusici vanverskeievastelande bymekaar
Vanjaar se lyskunstenaars sluit verskeie in wat al voorheen hier opgetree het,soosDaniel Rowland (violis) en Maja Bogdanovi (tjellis),wat wêreldwyd in aanvraagis. Rowland, watvoorheenVivaldi se “Vier Seisoene”, Piazzolla en MaxRichter uitgevoer het,sal dié keer PhilipGlass se weergawe van die “Vier Seisoene”uitvoer,wat nog nie voorheen plaaslik gehoor is nie.Rowland en Bogdanovi salook saam met Nina Schumann,die fees se kunsdirekteur, “Space Jump”van Fazil Sayuitvoer
Dieviolis Miclen LaiPanghet onlangsassolis saam met die KaapstadseFilharmoniese Orkes en by die Franschhoek-kamermusiekfees plaaslike gehoregaande gehad. Hy maaksybuigingbydie
Die Stellenbosch- internasionalekamermusiekfees vind vanjaar vanVrydag3tot Sondag12Julie in die Endlersaal vandie Universiteit vanStellenboschse konservatorium plaas. FOTO:TIFFANY
Ivanov by LaiPangaan virMendelssohn se energieke concertovir viool en klavier
Ander tjellistewat vanjaargaan optree,sluit PeterMartens (feesdirekteur), Boris Andrianov en DavidCohen in.
AndrianovenCohen is lank reeds gunstelingeby diefees. Andrianovtreeop9Julie as solisop, terwyl Cohendie treffende tjello concerto vanSchnittkeop 10 Juliesaammet diefees-simfonieorkessal uitvoer
BLAASINSTRUMENTE
Onder diehoutblasers watvanjaarhul feesdebuut maak, is TitusUnderwood, hoof-hobospeler vandie Nashville-simfonieorkesenontvanger vandie 2021Sphinx MedalofExcellence, en Julia Harguindy, hoof-fagotspeler vandie Pittsburgh-simfonieorkes. DemarreMcGill(fluitspeler)keer ná ’n aantaljare terugnadie fees. Die sublieme klarinetspelvan YaoGuang Zhai word weer gehoor in werkevan Mozart,Amanda Harberg en Ante Grgin. Die koperblasersJosé Gutiérrez(Franse horing), Marco Silva (trompet) en MarkHampson(bastromboon) maak ook hulteugkeer.Hulle speel almal saam in Gareth Wood se “Tientos yDanzas”,met JauvonGilliam op perkussie
Met diebekendstellingvan ’n nuwe ensemble, dieFees-simfonieseblaasorkes, saldie gehoor Liam Burdenassaxofoonspelerénasdirigentsien optree, terwyl die Grammy-bekroonde dirigent Michael Repperweerop die podium salwees met dieFees-simfonieorkes.
Puss in Boots at the Pam Golding Theatrethis winter
Families have anew reason to head out this winter with KickstArtTheatre's Puss in Boots opening at thePam GoldingTheatreatthe Baxter from 26 June to 18 July.
Writtenand directed by Steven Stead, theproduction followslastyear'sJack andthe Beanstalkatthe same venue,continuingwhathas become agrowing winter pantomime tradition at theBaxter Set on amagical Caribbean island, thepantomime follows Puss in Boots, aquick-wittedfeline hero, througha worldofcolourful characters, lively songsand plentyofaudience participation. The show is designed to delight younger audiences with slapstickand spectacle, whileoffering humour and localreferences that adults canenjoyjustasmuch.
Puss in Boots is designed by Greg King, with choreographybySimoneMannand lightingdesign by Franky Steyn.
ForKing, pantomime holds aspecialplace."It wasseeing pantomimes as achild that made me fall in love with thetheatreatayoung age. And it's an enormous pleasuretobeabletospreadthat infectious joy, andloveofliveperformancetonew generations."
VIBRANTANDEXCITING
Steadsaysthe companyislooking forwardtothe upcoming run. "Puss in Boots is lookingand feeling fresh,funky andfabulous! Although thecastare workingreallyhard, we areall having so much fun. Theshowisgenuinelyhilariouslyfunny; Ifind myself
laughing out loud alot,which is very unusual. The choreographyisvibrantand exciting, andthe vocals arethrilling.Weare really lookingforward to moving intothe Baxter Theatre, andbringing some verve andvitalitytoCape Town this winter."
Performancetimes are: Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdaysand Fridaysat14:30;and Wednesdays andSaturdays at 11:00 and15:00
Theshowrunsfor 2hours15minutes, includinga 20-minuteinterval. No childrenunder theage of 3 willbeadmitted.
Tickets areR300for adults andR250 forchildren. . Book at Webtickets.Contact Mark Dobsonat mark.dobson@uct.ac.za forgroup bookings.
Routes of Sound expands
SpierWineFarmnearStellenboschisextendingits Routes of Sound music series from asingleweekend to threeseparatewinterevents,withperformances scheduled for3and 4July, 31 Julyand 1August,and 21 and22August.Presented by BrettBaileyand ThirdWorld Bunfight, theseries willfeaturemore than 40 localmusicians across the threeweekends. Theformat takesaudiencesthrough aselection of atmospheric spaces on thefarm, wherethey experiencethree performancespairedwithSpier's Creative Block wines, before gathering forafinale concert. Theconcept drawsonthe ideas of both “routes” and “roots”,framing the event as an opportunitytoexperiencemusicinanunplugged, intimate setting. Music hasbeen central to Spier'sidentity and thefarmhas atrack record of supportingSouth Africanartists.
WEEKENDLINE-UPS
Each weekend offersacompletelydifferent programme. Thefirstweekend (3 and 4July) features Johannesburg-basedfolk singers Tubatsiand Chosi, Afrikaanssinger-songwriter Magé Troskie, blues-rock musician CheyenneHill, Mickey Struwick (Likethe
Mouse) andFreddy Lalendle(Ntu2ko). Thesecond weekend (31Julyand 1August) includes indigenous instrumentalistand singer SkyDlala,Afrikaanspoet-musician RFKI,South African-PeruviansingerMano andother performers. Thethirdweekend (21and 22 August)features renowned musician LungiswaPlaatjies, folk duo Dead Dungarees, balladeer Maya Grey andadditional artists.The fullprogramme is availableonthe Spier website.
Dinner options areavailableatVeldRestaurant at theSpier Hotel before performancesbegin. As audiences move between venues throughout the evening, warm clothing andcomfortablewalking shoes areadvisable.
TICKETSANDBOOKINGS
TheshowrunsonFridays andSaturdays from 19:30 to 22:00atthe Yellowwoods Lounge, Spier Wine Farm.Tickets cost R300 andinclude wine tastingsalong theroute. Guests must be 18 andolder Tickets areavailableatWebtickets.
. TheMinnesota Boychoirand Cape Town Children's Choirperform at Hugo LambrechtsAuditoriumon Wednesday24June at 19:00.Freebut booking is essential. BookatQuicket
. ElandrétreeopWoensdag24Junie om 19:30 in die Barnyard-teater in Tygervalleiop. Kaartjies kosR250. Bespreekbywww.barnyardtheatre.co.za
. Bobbyvan Jaarsveld tree op Vrydag 26 Junie om 20:30byHeroesBrackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR180 tot R220.Bespreekbywww.heroeslive.net
. KickstArt Theatrebrings Puss in Boots,written and directed by Steven Stead, to the Baxter Theatrefrom 26 June to 18 July. TicketsfromR250availableat Webtickets.
. Here& Now: ALuther Vandross Tribute is at Artscape on Friday26and Saturday 27 June at 20:00 TicketsfromR250toR300 at Webtickets.
. Leah tree op Saterdag 27 Junie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjieskos R180 totR220. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. CanalWalk Theatrepresents PeterPan from 27 June to 19 July. Threedaily shows.TicketsfromR75 to R130 at Webtickets.
. ValiantSwart en JakeGunn is op Saterdag 27 Junie om 20:30byDie Boer-teater.Kaartjies kosR250. Bespreekbywww.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911.
.Cape Town Operapresents Stephen Sondheim’sA Little Night Musicfrom30June to 12 July at Theatre on the Bay. TicketsfromR275atWebtickets.
. PrimeCircle is at the Barnyard TheatreTyger Valley on Wednesday1 Julyat19:30. TicketscostR280 at www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
. Adam TastreeopVrydag3Julie om 20:30by
HeroesBrackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR140tot R180 Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. Cape Town G&Spresentsa bold newstaging of Gilbert andSullivan’scomic opera, ThePirates of Penzance at Artscape Theatrefrom4-12July. Tickets from R275 at Webtickets.
. DisneyonIce presents Mickey's Search Party from 10-19 July at the Grand Arena,GrandWest.Ticketsat Ticketmaster
. Emo Adams en orkesisbyDie Boer-teaterrestaurant in Durbanville op Saterdag 11 Julieom20:30en Sondag12Julie om 14:00.Kaartjies kosslegs R250 Bespreek by www.dieboer.com of by 021979 1911. . EarlyBtreeopVrydag17Julie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR140tot R180.Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
. Cape Town Opera’s TheCunningLittleVixen is at Joseph Stone Auditorium from 21-26July. Afamily-friendlyadaptation. Dailyat11:00 and also at 14:00 Saturdayand Sunday.TicketscostR80 at Webtickets.
. ANight with the Stars Lloyisoisatthe Grand Arena GrandWest on Friday24Julyat19:00.Ticketsfrom R400atWebtickets.
. Salome This Is Me is at Artscape OperaHouse on Saturday25Julyat19:00.TicketsfromR285 at Webtickets.
. Moyo KirstenboschRecital with pianist Isaacvan derMerwe is on Sunday 26 July at 18:00.TicketsR225 to R385 at Webtickets. . BartotreeopVrydag27Julie om 20:30byHeroes Brackenfellop. Kaartjies kosR180 totR220. Bespreek by www.heroeslive.net
Puss in Bootsruns at TheBaxterfrom26June to 18 July
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Bafana urged to step up
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Eric Tinkler has praised young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for his standout performance, while criticising South Africa’s cautious approach in their1-1 draw against Czechia at the FIFA World Cup recently.
Theresult leaves Bafana Bafana needing apositive result in theirupcoming must-win clash against SouthKorea, and Tinkler believes they missed akey opportunity to secure all three points.
The20-year-old Mbokazi was one of the bright sparksfor SouthAfrica, earning strong approval from the former international, who said the defender showed maturity beyond his years in a high-pressure encounter.
However, Tinkler felt the team as a whole failed to capitalise on key moments, particularly after theirequaliser.
“It cannot always be the coach. Players need to take responsibilityand adapt at thislevel,”said Tinkler. “At times, they approached the game like fans. When we equalised, Czechia were unsettled, but instead of pushing, it looked like the players were content with the draw.”
Looking ahead to the decisive fixture against SouthKorea, Tinkler stressed the need for discipline and efficiency rather than flair.
“They are avery good team, hardrunning, and we must be switched on from the first minute,” he said. “We don’t need pretty football; sometimes you play ugly and win. Against Korea, all we need is a convincing win and see where that takes us.”
Despite the criticism, Mbokazi’s performance stood out as apositive sign for the future.
